Axial XR10
 

After all the secretive teaser ads here it is (click on "imagery" for better pics):

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/xr10/new/main.html

What do you crawler guys think? I have been looking at trying a crawler and if this gets good reviews I might try it out. Not looking to do comps, just playing around.

I like it, the body and design anyway, but I don't like MOA axles...I prefer shafty crawlers, in 1.9, 2.2, and Super classes. I know torque-twist can be a problem, but there are many ways to reduce and even alleviate it completely. Plus, I like the simplicity of a single motor setup. I just wish Berg would come out with both Non-MOA axles and a full shafty crawler kit, those would be awesome!

With a few simple upgrades i.e. a couple of aluminum parts from Axial - this looks like it will be a berg beating / equivalent rig...

Its going to be fun...

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XR10™ MOTOR-ON-AXLE COMPETITION ROCK CRAWLER

• Complete “no-compromise” competition ready kit
• All new front and rear specific strong durable composite plastic, lightweight axles.
• Low profile axle housing design for maximum ground clearance.
• Front steering axle with the ability to rotate (clock) the motor up/down.
• Rear axle is 16mm narrower than the front axle to squeeze through tight gate layouts.
• All New Behind the Axle (BTA) Steering
• Enclosed steering slide with turnbuckles to adjust toe in and toe out.
• 8° kingpin angle to decrease scrub radius and allows for tighter turns.
• Durable composite plastic - strong double shear knuckle arms with replaceable aluminum drag link mount.
• Splined adjustable c-hubs provide caster adjustments in 15° increments.
• Oversized Universals
• Oversized 12.5mm universals with 4mm and 2.5mm cross pins.
• Made of hardened steel
• No backlash like dogbone setups
• 45° of steering out of the box
• 37.9:1 gear ratio using the included 14T pinion. Gearbox allows for use of 12-19T pinions for gear ratios ranging from 44.2:1 through 27.9:1.
• Dual motors allow you to easily adjust your front and rear gear ratios independently.
• Compact and lightweight gearboxes keep the motor positioned closer to the axle housing and above the axle centerline for extra clearance.
• Aluminum chassis plates with durable composite plastic skid plate.
• Chassis provides multiple upper link adjustment holes for suspension tuning and adjusting anti-squat.
• Adjustable upper shock mounts included for fine tuning ride height and can be catered to your own personal driving style.
• Adjustable body mounts provide finite adjustments for different angles and heights.
• Removable electronics tray for easy maintenance and installation
• Enclosed receiver box with wire routing guides for cleaner electronic routing/configuration.
• Multiple ESC mounting plates and configurations
• Low profile battery mount places the weight of the battery at a lower position in the vehicle to help lower the center of gravity.
• Oversized rod ends with large 7mm aluminum links and durable composite plastic sleeves (replaceable).
• Light durable composite plastic upper links also aid in lowering the center of gravity.
• Full ball bearings (oversized differential bearings)
• Differentials: locked (spool)
• Wheels: New Axial 2.2 Competition Beadlocks
• Includes CNC orange anodized rings.
• Compatible with Vanquish patented wheel weight systems (Licensed by Vanquish Products)
• Minimal beadlock hardware for assembly ease
• Narrow offset to increase steering response and strength
• Suspension: 4-link, double triangulated
• 72-103mm shocks: includes aluminum bodies and 10mm machined Delrin pistons.
• Axial Hardline Body
• Competition inspired body – design, layout, and size all catered for optimum performance.
• Meets all U.S.R.C.C.A minimum requirements
• Dove-tailed front and rear to minimize interference with tires.
• Rounded roof line and cab forward design to improve roll-over recovery.
• XR10™ Measurements

Wheelbase: 317.5mm (12.5”) Max
Front Wheel to Wheel (outside) Width: 260mm (10.20”)
Rear Wheel to Wheel (outside) Width: 241mm (9.50”)
Height: 5.25”-6.75” (133mm-172mm)
Ground Clearance: 1.75”-3.40” (44.5mm-86.5mm)
*Note: The height and ground clearance were measured with Pro-Line Chisels and memory foams with no weight added to the wheels.

Hardline Body Measurements

Length: 324mm (12.75”)
Width: 134mm (5.25”)
Height: 89mm (3.5”)

Required

Radio: 2, 3, 4 Channel
Servos: 1 (Standard Size)
Speed Control: single or dual
Motors: Dual 540 sized motors
Battery : Compact LiPo, 2/3a, LiFe packs (Maximum size 30mmx25mmx90mm)
Tires: 2.2 tires and foams
Option Parts: (available soon)

Full line of aluminum and carbon fiber hop-ups
Wheel Weights
Rear Cutting Brakes *Patent Pending

I'm not a huge fan of the MOA myself, but it looks like it has the possibility of being a contender. I know for a fact that lid is going on my LCC! Time to start searching ebay.

-JB

Don't know much about crawlers, but I do know that looks sweet!

I love the looks of this crawler, and i think it may be my first one

Hellz Yea, that body is awesome! I am going to see if I can get two, one for my LMRC, and one for my LCC as well!

I've been considering this now to get back into crawling since I quit comping 2 years ago or so. I'm pretty well sold on the MOA idea, though I used to be a diehard shafty. I'm thinking of grabbing one of these, 2 Holmes hobby revolvers, an 8711HV servo and still split on the ESC(s). I was considering a LCC, but this looks way promising. They've been talking a lot about cutting brakes on RCC, but it looks like I'd need 4 channels for that and I'm not sure I want to load up my DX7 for this, but who knows. Either way, I'm having a hard time not pulling the trigger.

I wonder what that body would look like on my Super when it's finished (If they decide to make a larger version of it)? The truck is going to be huge, bigger than any of the 1/6 crawlers on the market, and even bigger than some/most of the 1/5 stuff!

Lol, Chadworkz, "I build big s***."

Haha! Actually, you're right...in the last few months, I have been designing and collecting parts for a few large-scale builds, including that 1/4ish scale child's pedal-car I am going to turn into an RC car (46cc STIHL Chainsaw Gasoline 2-Stroke Engine).

1/4ish scale gasoline-powered on-road car
1/5ish scale Super-Class rock-crawler (brushless)
1/6 scale Dodge Magnum (Maxx-Based suspension, brushless, full lights)
1/6 scale Chevy Silverado (MT/Crawler, 4-link suspension, brushless, full lights)
1/7 Ofna DM-One Pro converted to high-voltage, high-power brushless (I want it crazy-fast!)

I still enjoy having one motor and esc. That body however is insane.

Yea, I am a shafty person, myself...all of my current crawlers are shafties, and all of my future crawlers will be shafties! :)

My previous comp chassis was a shafty and I loved it and did quite well with it. Now that I'm getting back into it, I want to try out a MOA. I got mine preordered today. Just waiting for it to show up now. I'll probably start with some Revolver Black motors and move to Tekin 17.5s at some point. All my other vehicles use Tekin equipment.