Axialfest is held in the Tahoe National Forest located northeast of Sacramento and southwest of Reno in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. We will be camping at the Cisco Grove Camp Grounds nestled in the Donner Pass.

Axialfest takes over the 406-site campground as many of the annual participants make this a full family vacation, coming early bringing off road vehicles and exploring the campgrounds OHV trail access to 350 acres and the legendary Fordyce Trail that rivals the Rubicon!
Yes, this is a LIFESTYLE, R/C is an extension of that lifestyle!

Several highways, including Interstate Highway 80; State Highways 20, 49, 89, and 267; and Forest roads, provide excellent access to most portions of the Forest as well to Cisco Grove Campground.

Bring all your Axial rigs, leave all others behind as this will truly be an Axial only family based event full of fun! This event will provide the most fun possible, the biggest smiles and some of the best prizes any R/C event has seen since our last event and maybe even more!

Event Details will be posted here:
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/category/axialfest-2012/

Camping Info:
http://www.ciscogrove.com/

About Fordyce Trail:
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=fordyce+trail&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

About Donner Pass:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Summit#Highways

About Sierra Navada Mountains:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Nevada_Mountains

About Tahoe National Forest:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahoe_National_Forest

This year will have a couple of new awarded categories:
Best Camp Site [we have these two so far, so get creative]
-Best Camp Site Theme
-Best Mobile Work Station SetUp

RcBro (William) has been a member of rccrawler.com for a long time, I used this opportunity to check in with him and get the scoop on RCBros.com.

What’s your name?

William Gauderman

Where is your business located? 
Oregon

What is the name of the business? 
RcBros Hobbies

What’s your title in your business? 
Owner

What are your hobbies?
RC’s, 1:1 Crawling, ATV’s, anything outdoors

What got you into RC rock crawling? 
The amazing people I began meeting in the RC Crawling community

When did you start selling crawler products? 
When I was forced to move into the basement of my Fiance’s parent place because my 40+ hour back breaking job wasn’t making enough to support us. I sat there thinking, there has got to be a better another way, and so the tinkering began.

What products did you first start making/selling? The Losi MRC started as my testing ground for parts when it first came out, and it has grown from there.

What are you making/selling now? 
Parts for the Losi MRC, LCC, Berg and scalers

Any body else carrying your products? 
Currently, online I am the only retailer, however we’ve been having more local hobby shops purchase directly.

What can we look forward to in the future?
I’m currently working on some new goodies for the Berg and possibly some killer scale accessories.

Give me one random fact about you?
I have OCD when it comes to wrenching on my RC cars. I have a spare bedroom for my RC’s and I must clean the room entirely before I begin working on them. Within minutes the room is always blown up with tools and parts, but for some strange reason, I have to clean it and organize it before I begin working.

Got an online store?
http://cart.rcbros.com/

They may have missed the scale looks with the 2.2 they released last year, but the 1.9, which hasn’t been officially released, looks fantastic. The new tire is 4.4 inches tall and 1.6 inches wide. It is nearly an exact replica of the existing full size Pitbull Rocker tire already on the market.

1:1 Pitbull Rocker

1.9 Pitbull tire

Tim (Warpig) and Zach (Just Zach) have been testing the tire with good results. Its said to be a very soft compound, which allows for more foam tuning options when the time comes to mount them up.

There isn’t a set date for these to go to the public, but don’t expect to wait to long before these hit the scale world. I’ll try to keep you updated if I hear about a release date.

Within the 1:1 [full size] crawl & off-road race segments, overall tire diameters have been on the rise, literally and directly influencing the R/C crawl segment, thus this Axial Ripsaw reflects this attraction of flirting with rocks at speed with a compelling design that will give your rig the aggressive competition look and performance. R/C crawlers will clearly benefit with larger ground clearance where it counts as the Ripsaw measures 5.5″ [140mm] in diameter. This gives the lowest point on the 4X4 axle housing more clearance thus giving you many more tactical driving options in those sticky predicaments! Speaking of “sticky,” Axial offers the 2.2 Ripsaw in a R35 sticky rubber compound noted with a “white dot” on the outside carcass of the tire.

AR60 OCP-Axle™ (Off Center Pumpkin Design)
True 4-wheel drive locked differentials are included for improved traction and an offset pumpkin provides more ground clearance and a better driveshaft angle. Additionally, the rear axle has been shaved of any unnecessary items and steering linkages that normally stick down have been removed for as much ground clearance as possible. The AR60 OCP-Axle™ is constructed from high strength composite material which has a low flex rate but is not as brittle as standard glass filled nylon. The AR60 OCP-Axle™ tubes are reinforced and beefed up with a boxed-in axle truss to distribute stress over a larger area. The combination of our axles and a true 4-link suspension gives you optimal performance for any terrain with the look of a real 1:1 vehicle.

4-Link Suspension
The suspension geometry utilizes a 4-Link design which is optimized to reduce axle steer and to have the proper amount of anti-squat and roll characteristics. The 4-Link system also aids against suspension wrap-up in high power applications.

Optimized Steering Geometry
The front axle steering geometry is engineered for high speed performance with close attention to maximum pivot angle, minimal scrub, adjustable castor and Ackerman set as close to 0-degrees as possible. This geometry theory achieves a desired tight turning radius with locked differentials and better steering control at high speeds.

Full Tube Frame Composite Chassis
The most realistic high strength composite tube frame chassis on the market. Our high strength composite plastic is impact resistant to help protect the Wraith™ from crash damage.

Assembled with all hex hardware.

Corbeau® LG1 Licensed Race Seats
Fully licensed Corbeau® LG1 race seats add to the scale realism of the already highly detailed interior set.

AE-2 ESC with Drag Brake
The Axial AE-2 ESC was developed in partnership with Castle Creations and features LiPo cutoff, drag brake for tough crawling situations, a Tamiya style plug connector and is programmable via Castle Link™ (Castle Link™ not included).

Lighting 6 LED’s with Extra Light Buckets
The Simple LED Controller connects to the receiver and is turned on/off with the main power switch of the truck. There are four white LED’s for the front and two red LED’s for the rear. Additional light buckets are also included for custom looks.

Protective Transmission Spur Gear Cover
Helps keep dirt and debris out of your pinion and spur gear for a quiet and efficient drivetrain.

Slipper Clutch
Allows the motor to work more efficiently and greatly enhances the durability of the drivetrain allowing the transmission to slip in hard binds.

2.4GHz Radio System
The AX-2 2.4GHz transmitter is a two channel pistol grip radio with servo reversing switches for steering and throttle, trim dials for fine tuning steering and throttle centers and a battery indicator light that lets you know when your transmitter batteries run low. The AR-2 2.4GHz receiver uses no crystals so you’ll experience worry free driving with no frequency conflicts. It’s lightweight, compact in size and the bind button with LED indicator makes set-up easy!

Waterproof Radio Box
Protects the receiver from dust and debris and is waterproof for the ultimate in weather protection.

Easy Diff Access
A locked differential will provide the most positive wheel traction in all off-road environments and conditions. The locked differential also provides less maintenance over oil-filled or silicone based differentials. Easily serviced by removing four screws to gain access for maintenance, rebuilding and performance tuning.

Battery Tray for Standard Stick Pack and LiPo Packs
Battery: 7.2v Stick Pack/2S LiPo Pack up to 47x150x28mm (W x L x D) in size. No disassembly or tools needed to remove and replace the battery.

High Performance Shocks
Axial competition style shocks feature threaded shock bodies for tuning and easy pre-load adjustment, 3.5mm titanium nitride coated shock shafts for reduced lateral movement, silicone diaphragms for a more consistent feel and silicone bushings to prevent binding. These shocks are also upgradable with a variety of aluminum options to further increase suspension performance.

On/Off Switch
Conveniently located under the dash.

2.2 Rebel™ Wheels and Ripsaw™ Tires
Ripsaw tires are mounted and pre-glued to 8-spoke Rebel Wheels right from the factory. The Axial 2.2 Ripsaw tire offers both a realistic and aggressive tread design for the ultimate scale appearance and performance. The Rebel wheels are made from a strong composite material which is both lightweight and durable.

20T Motor
Tear up the terrain, be it flat out desert, rocky roads or crawling! Easy operation: no tuning, no fuel, no loud exhaust noise. Just plug’n'go! Our design allows for optional 550 size motors to fit as well.

AX30793 Dig Upgrade Set (not included)
The Wraith™ transmission is easily upgradable for Dig (patent pending) function which, when installed, gives you a three function transmission. The transmission also includes all steel outputs. The optional Dig Upgrade Set for the Wraith™ comes with servo linkage, slider parts and a new output shaft. When installed you have 4×4, 4×2 (freewheel) and Dig (rear locked). This aids in extreme climbs and descents and turning a tight radius. (not included – extra servo and three channel radio system also required).

RC4WD introduces the all new Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC 1.9″ offroad tire.

RC4WD has teamed up with Mickey Thompson tires to bring you this huge new offroad tire. As RC4WD promised, we have brought out several licensed tires and this is only the beginning. The new Baja Claw TTC, is a tried and true offroad tire and stand in at 4.75″ tall. This true replica of the 1:1  Baja Claw TTC tire was special built for Top Truck Challenges. Are you ready for the Challenge?

Mickey Thompson, Baja Claw TTC and the Mickey Thompson logo are property of Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels.

Product Specifications

Outer Diameter: 4.75″ (120mm)

Width: 1.75″ (44.5mm)

Inner Diameter: 1.9″ (48mm)

Advanced X3 Soft & Sticky Compound

Reinforced sidewall

Part number Z-T0048

Product Price $24.99 pair

Available in short supply now.

Axial Welcomes Rodney Wills as the new Global Marketing DirectorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 6, 2010 – Irvine, CA Axial has announced the addition of Rodney Wills as the new Global Marketing Director. In his new position, Wills will be responsible for all Marketing efforts.  Serving nearly 5 years as Marketing Manager at HPI Racing, Rodney brings his experience in publishing, marketing, and event management to Axial. His extensive background and knowledge in various industries including automotive, snowboarding, skate, and surf make him the perfect person to direct all of Axial’s Global Marketing endeavors.

“We are excited to be adding someone with Rodney’s experience to our evolving Axial team.” Says C.E.O. Jeff Johns. “The knowledge he brings of both business practices and our industry will be a true asset as he guides our Global Marketing”.

Rodney Wills released the following statement: “Axial is the market leader in the rock crawling segment. Not only do their amazing products provide great detail and workmanship, but they also understand that the RC lifestyle is much more than just producing product; the SCX10 line has really peaked my interest also because of how its full scale realism is continuing to drive the market. Now that I am a part of the Axial team, I am looking forward to growing with the company and making their brand as great and fun as their products.”

About Axial: Founded in 2005, Axial, Inc. has quickly climbed to the top of the R/C market by offering a dynamic line of class-leading radio control chassis and accessories for the entire scope of the hobby, from novice users to competitors. Every component of our product line is researched and developed to offer superior performance, durability, and style. A true lifestyle brand, Axial is regularly involved in local and national events which allow us to keep our finger on the pulse of the RC culture. We’re feeling the love in return, earning awards every year from 2007 – 2010 including best truck, most innovative, best engineered product of the year, and people’s choice.

Contact: Rodney Wills

Email: rodney@axialracing.com

RCC File photo of Rodney cheering for Austin Dunn at the 2007 Nationals

DH Fabrication is doing a killer giveaway of their Custom Bumpers and Sliders for the SCX10 with the Proline Cherokee body. Custom welded construction and innovative design is what sets these apart from the rest of the crowd. Enter today to have your chance at getting a complete set for your Cherokee rig!

THE RULES:

1. You must be a star holding member, wait your not?
Go Herehttp://www.rccrawler.com/forum/payments.php
2. Post only once, if you post more than once you will be disqualified.
3. No making fun of the paint job on my Jeep. There’s a reason I don’t usually paint lexan.
So the grand prize will be a complete setup for an XJ, that means front and rear bumper, sliders, and roof rack.
For every page past the first this thread gets to before the end date Dec 1, I will give another single item away to another person.

Click HERE to enter!

Axial has released a great upgrade for the stock AX10/SCX10 transmission – Steel Outdrives! These replace the stock aluminum outdrives to provide a bullet-proof output for the transmission. These are direct replacements, and simply bolt right in to your AX10 or SCX10 transmission (dis-assembly required)

• Replacement part for the original aluminum AX30404 outdrives.
• Fits all Axial transmissions found in the AX10 and SCX10 kits/RTR’s.
• Part number AX30544

Click Here for your chance to enter.

Click Here to become a supporting member.

Click Here to visit Team Brood.

Tire Dimensions: 2.05″ x 5.40″

Description

Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon and its trade dress are used under license from Chrysler Group LLC 2010. © Chrysler Group LLC 2010

The live feed coverage is over, I will post up links to archived videos here.

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