What’s next from Axial?

[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by rkj__

If you think an Ultra 4 race car and a rock bouncer are kind of the same thing, well, I'd suggest watching some more ultra 4 racing and rock bouncing.

I'm quite aware of the difference. I'm sure the bomber could do everything the ryft can do and vice versa. If you think an Ultra 4 race car can do everything a rock bouncer can, well, I'd suggest watching some more ultra 4 racing and rock bouncing.

I'm not saying it's not a rad rig, but it's a bigger bomber.

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Originally Posted by durok

The front axle has a new "captured servo" on axle design, with a couple part swaps rear-steer would be easy...

Good to hear that, I feel one of these rigs would be right at home with 4ws.

[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by durok

Open diffs with the option to run lockers, $9.99 list price for each metal one-piece spool...

Ah okay that makes sense. I'm assuming the same ar60 gears? Would be nice to add U/D front

[svt923]

Originally Posted by xtreme4x2

I'm not saying it's not a rad rig, but it's a bigger bomber.

It was already settled after the Capra release that all tube frame vehicles Axial releases are the exact same thing, just different.

[rkj__]

Originally Posted by xtreme4x2

I'd suggest watching some more ultra 4 racing and rock bouncing.

Regardless of the why, I'd have to say that's a good suggestion. I think I will do that.

[B-MOW71]

After watching Harley's video and seeing all the new details that went into this new rig, I'm really getting excited about picking one up in the future!

I kinda got burn't out on 2.2 rigs a couple years back and went full on tiny tires, but I think this new Ryft may help me "bounce" back into the bigger 2.2 world!

[Jim85IROC]

Originally Posted by rkj__

If you think an Ultra 4 race car and a rock bouncer are kind of the same thing, well, I'd suggest watching some more ultra 4 racing and rock bouncing.

for the 99.9% of RCers that don't eat, sleep, and breathe that stuff, they more or less fill the same niche. If you want an all purpose, crawler, basher, U4RC toy, then a BomberRyftGateKeeperWraithasaurus is probably on your radar.

[rkj__]

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

for the 99.9% of RCers that don't eat, sleep, and breathe that stuff, they more or less fill the same niche.

At times, I feel like it is a bit of a shame that Ultra4 / off road racing is not more popular. I think historically, making it into decent television programming was definitely a challenge, with so much action, and limited camera capabilities. I feel like drone and camera technology has improved recently, which has made some of the live coverage more enjoyable.



Don't get me wrong though, I'm not a dedicated fan of the sport, but it does sometimes draw my attention.

[Phildirt]

InstaGram is fairly lit up with mixed reaction on this rig. Funny to see what all people notice/don't like about it. Tough crowd. Everything from the servo facing the wrong direction to why does a bouncer have open diffs or why no sway bar...

[Steve g]

Idk kinda wish I didnt spend thousands building 2 rock bouncers from (aftermarket) wraith and bomber parts. Been cheaper to get 2 of these kits. Well maybe I'll still get one, eventually. Hope its a whole lot stronger then thier previous 2.2 rigs...

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[durok]

Originally Posted by Phildirt

InstaGram is fairly lit up with mixed reaction on this rig. Funny to see what all people notice/don't like about it. Tough crowd. Everything from the servo facing the wrong direction to why does a bouncer have open diffs or why no sway bar...

Servo facing the wrong direction?

WTF?

Faces the same direction as my Bomber.

[Joshs4x4toyz]

Originally Posted by durok

Arriving Everywhere February 12th, 2021

The cage and other plastic parts are inexpensive, could be cool to get the orange one and then get the fuel tank in black or grey, etc

The tires list price are supercheap - wonder if that will change - $19.99 a pair!

This SHOULD cause some new releases in the 2.2" tire and wheel world, as those have been dying out of late because of low sales...

Baja pro X!!

[WHITE-TRASH]

Harley said he's dropping an axle breakdown video Sunday and that these are all new, no ar60 gears or parts.

[smog]

Originally Posted by rkj__

At times, I feel like it is a bit of a shame that Ultra4 / off road racing is not more popular. I think historically, making it into decent television programming was definitely a challenge, with so much action, and limited camera capabilities. I feel like drone and camera technology has improved recently, which has made some of the live coverage more enjoyable. .

Absolutely, bring on the drones

[durok]

Originally Posted by Joshs4x4toyz

Baja pro X!!

Hell yeah!

That would make for a 3rd set I'd have to buy - already got the 1.7" and 1.9"...

[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by svt923

It was already settled after the Capra release that all tube frame vehicles Axial releases are the exact same thing, just different.

I see can see that haha

Originally Posted by rkj__

Regardless of the why, I'd have to say that's a good suggestion. I think I will do that.

I have to finish watching ultimate adventure 2020 first. I was never a huge ultra fan, bouncers are fun to watch, but I'd rather watch TTC or something similar.

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

Harley said he's dropping an axle breakdown video Sunday and that these are all new, no ar60 gears or parts.

Interesting. I'm looking forward to that. trans looks the same, so should still be easy swap for a wroncho or scxryft

[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by xtreme4x2

Interesting. I'm looking forward to that. trans looks the same, so should still be easy swap for a wroncho or scxryft

Watching harleys video now and the trans is completely new too.

[GA Dawg]

Originally Posted by durok

The front axle has a new "captured servo" on axle design, with a couple part swaps rear-steer would be easy...

Due to the pumpkin is offset, you wouldn't be able to run a front axle housing on the rear.

[OnTheTrail]

Originally Posted by GA Dawg

Due to the pumpkin is offset, you wouldn't be able to run a front axle housing on the rear.

You'd have to rotate it 180 and remount the steering servo on the other side somehow.

[OnTheTrail]

Originally Posted by GA Dawg

Just a little bit of torque twist...

Looks like they have provisions for a sway bar.