HBZ USA releases Warthog 2.2 Tube Chassis Reviewed by John Badger, text by HBZ, pictures by RCCrawler and HBZ

I received a pre-production Warthog chassis just before RCX (April '08) and my first impression was wow, this chassis is a work of art! It took me 30 minutes to remove the stock AX10 chassis plates and bolt on the carbon fiber HBZ side plates to the stock AX10 skid plate, then bolt on the HBZ warthog chassis to the carbon side plates. Next I added the lexan body panels that were custom designed by Jason at HBZ. Now that I have had the HBZ Warthog chassis as my only comp rig for a few months, I become more attached to the rig every time I pull it off the shelf to crawl or compete with it. The looks are stunning from the very first glance to now after the rig has been beaten hard in a couple comps and even taking several big falls, the chassis makes me say, "damn, that is a good looking rig!" To best describe the chassis, I would say it's a cross between a UFC fighter and Pam Anderson, extremely tough while having dead sexy good looks. With the chassis being only 4" tall (including side plates and measured from bottom of skid to roof) and an overall height of just over 6", the Warthog can clear very tight and narrow obstacles without getting hung up. The chassis is also extremely light at only 6.5 ounces, this keeps the weight down low if you mount your battery and ESC on the axles giving you a nice low competition level COG.
Designed and Built with pride in the U.S.A. Design: Ryan Gerrish Built by: HBZ USA The All New HBZ Warthog 2.2 Tube Chassis has arrived. This Beast is available in 2 versions. The Comp and The Pro Comp, The Warthog is a full Competition Legal Tuber Chassis Approved by the USRCCA. It meets all the required standards for competition. Key Features: --Direct Bolt on to Axial AX-10 Scorpion. --Easy Installation, NO modifications needed. --Works with all standard 4" shocks. --All body panels, graphics & hardware included. Construction is extremely strong yet lightweight. --All Axial AX-10 components are direct bolt-up. --Carbon Fiber Sideplates allow for multiple positioning and unique style for linkage. Advanced Features:  USRCCA Approved legal for competition. --Compact size reduces chance of hang ups, keeps center of gravity low. --Bolt together design allows advanced users to build their own sub chassis and/or skidplates for different transmissions/suspension designs. --Re-use of Axial components gives a convenient platform for mounting electronics and/or batteries. Kit Includes: 2.2 Tube Chassis, Carbon Fiber chassis sideplates, paintable lexan pre-cut body kit, vinyl graphics pre-painted kit, all stainless hardware need to install chassis. Specifications: Warthog Comp Designed Wheelbase: 12.5" Overall Dimensions: - Material 3/16" tube steel 1/8" solid steel. Weight 8 ounces Weld: Mig Finish: Duplex Chrome or Powdercoat. Warthog Pro Comp Designed Wheelbase: 12.5" Overall Dimensions: - Material 3/16" Stainless steel, 1/8" solid stainless steel. Weight: 6.5 ounces Weld: Tig Finish: Hand Polished to perfection. Differences between Comp and Pro Comp are the following. Pro Comp is Stainless steel which is stronger and it is Tig welded. It is also hand polished to perfection allowing you to easily polish it over and over after scratches, dents, and dings start to appear. Use your Dremel and a polishing wheel and bring it back to life. The Pre-painted graphics kit will also be a different style, and most of all it is lighter. your price Comp - $189.95 Pro Comp - $219.95
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