Looking at these pics the “Flux” on the side leaves me to believe that these will be brushless powered. I can see front axle shafts so I know they’re 4wd, and I also spy a rear sway bar.

At this time this is all I know, I’ll be reporting back when I find more info.

Vaughn Gittin Jr Loves the Apache C1

#17 Falken Porsche GT3 RSR Driver Bryan Sellers gives the latest addition to the HPI family his seal of approval!

All day long pictures were rolling in of all the different EXO’s taking over the SEMA show. From Icon Vehicle Dynamics to Turn Key engine supply to Hankook Tires you couldn’t be anywhere at SEMA without seeing the all new EXO Terra Buggy. With 50,000+ attendees at the SEMA show that is sure to make a huge impact. The Axial marketing guys were spot on with this release!

I’ve been blowing up the phones of everyone at Axial today trying to get any shred of info I can, but they’re all super busy at SEMA right now. Hopefully we’ll know more here very shortly.

See the latest and Discuss this new vehicle in this thread.

I’m a big fan of Racers Only Motorsports Designs in fact so much so that just in the past few weeks I took delivery on a drawing Rory Ward did for some new shirts we are having done for our sister site, RCShortCourse.com The new article in Axials blog is really awesome and goes into a lot of the history behind Rory and Racers Only, and touches on some badass desert vehicles. Here are a few of the pics from Axial.

Old School Walker Evans fan drawing

Rorys first race car the Trophy Truck Killer

Old School Nelson & Nelson Team Chevy driven by Larry Ragland

Rorys badass prerunner once owned by Walker Evans

Now we’re getting to the point that made me rush back over here to RCC and do this article. Here’s a pic of Axials Rodney Wills going over something with Rory.

Rodney and Rory collaborating on something evil?

Could Rory be doing some new stuff for Axial? Some spy drawings? Kickass box art? I read further into the article and the last line reads “WILD CARD: How cool would it be if the drawing Rory was working on is a new rig for Axial? How about those green apples!?” Oh crap, they are working together. Let’s look at that picture and see what we can figure out.

Something new from Axial?

Now from working with Rory myself I know he always tries to be very correct in his artwork. He wanted pictures from me of the exact truck I wanted him to draw, “just do a short course truck” didn’t work. He wanted to see the exact suspension so it could be correct. Looking at this drawing I can tell for sure that it’s of an rc vehicle. The a-arms and knuckles scream RC.

Looking at the other side I can see the side of a front diff, and an axle shaft! Oh yea, this thing is 4wd. Now is it going to be a desert racer? Maybe a short course rig? A KOH type rig?

Oh wow, now I am getting excited, look at that killer body!

Can it have a solid axle in the rear? Oh please tell me!

Damn it, I can’t tell from the drawing! It just doesn’t quite show. I tried all my Axial contacts, Matt goes straight to voice mail. Brad hasn’t returned my call. Rodney is busy with dinner. Brandon is getting his weekly pedicure. Or all they all avoiding me because they know I am going to hound them for info? Am I just reading way too much into this, did Axial just stop by for a “visit” or were they there working on this new project?

UPDATE-

Spunkysandoval on the forum pointed out this picture I totally missed.

Look there on the right, is that a CAD rendering from Axial. Let’s spin it around and zoom in.

Now that we can see that, I am leaning towards an IFS rear, but still not totally sure. The shocks for sure look like Axial, and I think with this rendering laying there we can confirm they are in fact working on something.

UPDATE-10/26/11

So I was just scanning facebook and noticed Rory posted this:

“We did some work for Axial racing (Radio Controlled cars) and Brad, Rodney and Scott came out to Arizona for a visit. They were nice enough to do a little write up about Racers Only and a little of our history in the sport of Off Road racing. They have a pretty trick line of off road type RC vehicles, including some very cool rock crawlers and soon to be released concept off road racing type vehicles. Look for more info to be released at SEMA!!!”

So he just confirmed that he was doing the drawing for Axial, and that they’ll have some new “concept off road type vehicles” debuting at SEMA next week!

UPDATE-10/31/11

Just had this picture sent to me, looks like these are the tires for this new beast! Hankook Dynapros! I wonder if the little Tanner Foust character is a clue to the livery? This wouldn’t be the first time Tanner dealt with Axial.

UPDATE-11/01/11

Check out these latest pics from Axial’s photo stream.

Looks like some awesome new scale tires!




Nice action shot!



“Abstract detail with dust aftermath surface treatment.”



Rear wing? Does that mean this thing can fly?


Axial EXO Terra Buggy side vent



And a couple of photo’s from Axials web site

“The product has been blessed by a Baja Champion.

Rory Ward of Racers Only: cartoonist, communicator and “historian” for the off road community, has given his blessing to the EXO™.”

And one of RCShortCourse’s members (DylanICON) posted this today.

“Hey I thought you guys may want to see this. I am friends with a couple of the guys from Axial from way back (worked on some desert race trucks and rally cars with them) and they were nice enough to infect me with the RC bug . They have been hinting about a new vehicle but wouldn’t say much till a couple days ago when they brought me this! I was sworn to secrecy until today when it could be reviled here at the SEMA show. It is a very cool machine and I couldn’t wait to leak some pics!

A couple of months ago I met Brandon from Axial (the designer of this car) when he came to a shock dyno seminar I had at my facility. We have been talking alot since about the parameters of vehicle dynamics and what does and doesn’t correlate between scale and 1:1. As soon as I get back from SEMA we will be making a fixture to mount RC shocks on my full size shock dyno so we can see how RC shocks behave compared to the full size race shocks . We will let you know what we find out!”

Losi Just announced the LOSI 5IVE-T! Bigger. Faster. Stronger. The 1/5-scale Losi® 5IVE-T™ 4WD Off-Road Racing Truck is the closest thing to a full-size vehicle in realism, performance and experience. It features a 4WD drivetrain based on the racing-winning, award winning 8IGHT platfrom, Spektrum™ telemetry receiver, installed sensors, and 1/4-scale servos. And since it’s a Bind-N-Drive™ vehicle, you complete it with the DSM® transmitter of your choice. There’s really nothing like driving an RC truck as big as this. Come take it for a spin in all its 4WD glory.

Click here to discuss the Losi 5IVE-T on RCLargeScale.com’s forum

Features

Extra Large-Bore Shocks These large-bore threaded, aluminum shocks feature over-sized 7mm shock shafts designed to stand up to the punishment of 1/5-scale action. The threaded adjusters allow for fine-tuning while the extra high fluid volume allows for control over the roughest terrain. Pictured: 1/5-scale vs. a standard 1/10-scale shock shaft
Massive 5MM Aluminum Chassis This is no ordinary chassis. It is based on the award winning, race-proven 8IGHT™ Platform. It has been designed to produce the best performance possible. The chassis plate is constructed of 5mm aircraft-grade aluminum and has been machined to save weight and add strength to provide extreme durability.
Two-Stage Air and Fuel Filter Systems To ensure a long engine life and proper care, the air and fuel systems are served by a two-stage filtering systems. The air must pass through two different foam filters designed to block as much dust and debris as possible while still maintaining proper flow.
Powerful Losi® 2-Stroke 26cc Gasoline Engine The engine comes preinstalled with a high-volume muffler and features an electronic ignition, easy adjust carburetor with a built-in choke and fuel primmer. An added bonus is the machined oval inserts that match the chassis cutouts precisely to locate the engine for proper gear mesh.
Innovative Clutch Mount and Housing The finned aluminum clutch mount adds strength and durability and provides unmatched heat dissipation for increased longevity of the 8,000 RPM clutch. Since it is enclosed, it prevents dirt and debris from entering and fouling the parts. The oversized bearings handle greater loads and are more reliable.
1/4-Scale Heavy-Duty Throttle Servo The throttle servo performs more than just throttle duties it is also the main source for braking power. This heavy-duty large-scale servo has the power to bring the 5IVE-T to a stop thanks to the functionality of the bias adjustable dual-disk brakes. No 1/10-scale throttle servos here.
Spektrum SR3300T Telemetry Receiver with 2.4GHZ DSM Technology Equipped with a SR3300T receiver with built in telemetry, the 5IVE-T comes prewired with sensors for engine temperature, speed and receiver battery voltage. Just add a telemetry-equipped surface DSM transmitter and this information will be transmitted back to the driver for real-time vitals of the 5IVE-T.
Multi-Piece Beadlock Off-Road Wheels These monster wheels are true beadlock wheels with rings on both the inner and outer bead of the tire. With the amount of power the 5IVE-T produces and the sheer size of these tires, these wheels will provide a stable platform for the all-terrain tires. Many popular 1/5-scale tires will mount right on these beadlock wheels.
4WD Power Train with All Metal Gears The 5IVE-T uses nothing but precision cut or formed, heat treated steel gears throughout the drive train. No plastic gears. These are the strongest and most durable type of gears available and expensive option items on other models.
Full Roll Cage Modeled After Full-Scale Trucks The realistic cage provides added durability to the assembly absorbing impacts as well as a solid base for the modular body. The unique design allows the body and cage to be removed with only four screws and four body clips in seconds.
Four-piece body The four-piece body individual panels to be replaced in the event that it becomes damaged so an entire body does not need to be purchased to get the vehicle back to the factory look. Clear panels and stickers are sold separately to create your own look or retain the factory schemes.

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Hi-Flow, taken fromthe JConcepts hierarchy of successful buggy designs, is the latest in ShortCourse body development which incorporates all the latest technology into asingle high-performance body.   Already a champion, the Hi-Flowearned the top qualifying position and 1st place at the 2011 ROAROff-Road Nationals in the Pro 2 Modified class in the hands of RyanMaifield.   A dominating performance, Maifield had no problems takingthe TQ in the first 3 rounds of qualifying and 1st place in A-main#1 and 2 to retain the title for JConcepts.

TheHi-Flow is a smash hit, starting with the most fashionable racing look, bodypanel attack angles and even greater air escape packages, the Hi-Flow oozes ofclass leading performance.   The air escape package consists of userfriendly trim-out areas which have been strategically placed to ensure a cleanrace-able look that minimizes the trouble-some parachute effect.  The large Hi-Flow areas are depressed into the body which allows the user tosimply score the bottom pocket and pop-out for instant results.  The Hi-Flowhood-scoop, used predominantly as an under / over air release feature,blends beautifully into the sculpted extra-clearance fenders while releasingthe front end of inner pressure.

Thetop, rear, fender corners have been wedged reducing dead space, allowing morepass-through area minimizing unwanted air collection.    Theroof of the body has been dramatically “rock-a-bye” shaped topromote a continuous roll in the event of roof crashes.    Largeside windows with black-out side window decal treatment gives the Hi-Flowfuturistic character.   Performance enhanced number and name platesprovide straight-line stability while retaining a fashionably styled look thatis unmistakable JConcepts.

Ifthe Hi-Flow fits you must equip.  Reach for the ultimate in performance, legacyand flow with JConcepts.

Features:

·        Fits most all 1/10th SCT’s– 6 direct and over 9 different trucks overall

·        Original JConcepts short courseHi-Flow styling

·        Hi-Flow regions to minimize parachute affect

·        Racing inspired body, cab andwindow design

·        Futuristic, large-side windowswith black-out side window decals

·        Aggressive headlight and grilltreatment

·        Performance enhanced number andname plates with mounting hardware

·        Front and rear fender flares formaximum clearance

·        Clear polycarbonate with protectivefilm

·        Window masks and detailed decalsheet

Revo®,JATO™, T-MAXX™, SLASH®,SLASH 4X4® etc. are trademarks and registered trademarks of Traxxas L.P.

All bodies are sold clear and are shown painted foradvertising purposes only. Tires, wheels and bodies are sold separately, unlessotherwise specified.  JConcepts reserves the right to update or makechanges to product, packaging or contents.

JConcepts Hazard wheel is the 2011 ROAR National Champion.

ShortCourse trucks have evolved into high-performance racing vehicles andadjustability is always the key to success.    Introducing theHazard 12mm hex wheel for the SC10 4×4 and SC10 by JConcepts.   Apowerful new look that combines the winning combination of a 10 spoke design,bead-lock appearance and center lug nut detail with a hint of inspiration fromyesteryear.    The Hazard will make an immediate impact on theperformance of the SC10 trucks by widening the stance of the truck by 6mm inoverall width.   The increased width will maximize the SC10 and bringit up to the ROAR maximum legal limits in dimensional width.

Alreadya champion, the Hazard wheel earned the top qualifying position and 1stplace at the 2011 ROAR Off-Road Nationals in the Pro 2 modified class in thehands of Ryan Maifield.   A dominating performance taking the TQ inthe first 3 rounds of qualifying and 1st place in A-main #1 and 2 totake retain the title for JConcepts.

Bynature, Short Course trucks have a high center of gravity and tend to feellight or tippy in high-speed sections.   There is no better way toimprove on-track stability than to add width, and with the Hazard wheels,sweeping through the high-speed corners gets a little easier.   Wheelprofile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focuswhile creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality andappearance.   With the black color and a matte face appearance, beingunique is worry free as practically any paint scheme can be matched to theseexciting new wheels.   The hassle-free and lightweight 1-piece designcreates the ultimate race and show wheel for any competition.

Touse the 12mm hex wheel on the SC10 it requires JConcepts part # 2081 for therear and the Team Associated inboard hub hex conversion for front.

Features:

·        Original 1:1 inspired JConcepts Hazard 12mm hex design

·        3mmper side additional width in offset

·        Direct bolt-on fit for the SC10 4×4

·        Bolt-onfit for the SC10 with 12mm hex adaptors

·        Durabledesign, finish and material

·        Blackin color with matte face appearance

·        Hassle free and lightweight 1-piece design

·        Devastatinglyhandsome

Fits:

·        SC10 F&R with conversionadaptors

·        SC10 4×4 front and rear

·        Traxxas Slash 2wd F&R withwide-track suspension kits

Revo®,JATO™, T-MAXX™, SLASH®,SLASH 4X4® etc. are trademarks and registered trademarks of Traxxas L.P.

The Revolutionary tread design features large lugs for class leading tread life, perfectly balanced tread spacing for maximum forward bite and unique side tread that keeps you planted around the corners. The Blockade excels in a wide variety of conditions – from hard packed to blue-groove and loose to loamy, the Blockade SC tires will outpace and outlast the competition. If you are ready to step into the future and put your SC truck on top, get your own set of Blockade SC tires now!

http://prolineracing.com/blockade-sc

This is a pair of Badlands SC 2.2”/3.0” Tires for Short Course Trucks. Are you ready to chew up the dirt and spit it out in a huge spray behind your SC truck? If so, then the Badlands SC tire is exactly the tire that you have been waiting for.

The Badlands SC tire offers motocross style tread with huge, long-lasting lugs giving it the looks and performance that have won over bashers all across the globe. The Badlands tread design is made for the die-hard motocrosser  in you. Its oversized grass and dirt shredding lugs offer you the ultimate in performance under all-terrain type conditions.

The lugs are designed to ensure longevity while spitting up the surface below. Made  from soft yet durable M2 compound, the Badlands tire is poised for battle and ready to take your Short Course Truck to the next level of bashing heaven. Get a set of Badlands SC tires for your Short Course truck today!

http://prolineracing.com/tires/badlands-sc-2.2/3.0-m2-medium-tires/

The ultimate 4WD short course truck is now available in an
RTR configuration! The 1/10-scale licensed TEN-SCTE RTR has arrived and its
ready to dominate the short course. With a digital high-torque servo, an
anodized aluminum chassis and a powerful, programmable brushless system, the
TEN-SCTE doesnt disappoint. Its extremely durable and perfect for racing or
bashing with your friends.

1. Durable, anodized aluminum TEN chassis
2. Aluminum, adjustable, oil-FIlled, coil-over shocks
3. Programmable SC brushless ESC
4. 550-sized, four-pole, 2800Kv SC motor
5. Spektrum SR300 receiver with 2.4GHz DSM technology
6. Three sealable differentials
7. Simple-adjust motor mount
8. Digital, high-torque steering servo
9. 12mm wheel hexes
10. Losi exclusive Eclipse™ SCT tread pattern
11. Off-road beadlock-style wheels
12. Realistic SC Bumpers with Losi logo mud Flaps
13. 4mm adjustable turnbuckles with captured ends
14. Captured hinge pins

Spektrum DX3E and SR300

The TEN-SCTE comes ready to run with a DX3E radio system that features Spektrum 2.4GHz technology. Packed with features, the DX3E gives you everything you need to take complete control of the TEN-SCTE RTR. Its tough to beat this easy-to-use radio with its modern Spektrum styling, interference-free driving and added features such as battery indicator LEDs and steering dual rates. It also comes with a shorter antenna, requires fewer batteries and lets you run more than six vehicles at a time. The SR300 receiver also comes preinstalled.

• Three-channel surface system
• Spektrum&trade 2.4GHz DSM® technology
• Two-position, three-position or linear auxiliary setting
• Steering dual rate knob for easy adjustment
• Independent travel adjustment dials for all three channels
• Battery voltage level indicator LEDs
• Servo reversing on all three channels

Serious 4WD Short Course Performance in a Ready-To-Run!

Team Associated is proud to present the SC10 4×4 Ready-To-Run-R/C replicas of the 800+ horsepower short course race trucks driven in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. The SC10 4×4 RTR comes with your choice of three different factory finished bodies: the Lucas Oil truck driven by Carl Renezeder, the Pro Comp truck driven by Travis Coyne, and the Rockstar/Makita truck driven by Kyle and Todd LeDuc.

The SC10 4×4 RTR comes packed with unique high-performance features, like the composite modular chassis design with sealed receiver box and removable speed control tray for easy maintenance. 4WD short-course trucks need serious power and the new Reedy 550 SL brushless motor dishes out plenty thanks to the new water-resistant XP SC700 speed control complete with heat sink and fan.

This is one serious 4×4 truck.

#90005 SC10 4×4 RTR, Lucas Oil
MSRP: $699.99
MAP: $419.97
UPC: 784695 900059
Available: September 2011

#90006 SC10 4×4 RTR, Pro Comp
MSRP: $699.99
MAP: $419.97
UPC: 784695900066
Available: September 2011

#90007 SC10 4×4 RTR, Rockstar/Makita
MSRP: $699.99
MAP: $419.97
UPC: 784695900073
Available: September 2011

Source: http://www.teamassociated.com/

It features recessed sections to stop items such as tools and parts rolling off your work area.

It is made from a tough rubber material that gives a hard wearing  and easy to clean work surface.

The pit mat features a large magnet in the recessed section at the front of the pit mat that will securely hold on to screws, nuts and other items that you don’t want to roll off your table when working on your car.

Available in 3 colors: Black, Red, Tungsten

Source: http://www.team-durango.com/

Available Aug. 2011

#91172
FT SC10 4X4 Lightweight Blue Aluminum Screw Set, qty 100
$49.99
784695 911727

#8560
FT M3 x 6 SHS, aluminum, qty 6
$4.99
784695 085602

#8561
FT M3 x 8 SHCS, aluminum, qty 6
$4.99
784695 085619

#8562
FT M3 x 10 SHCS, aluminum, qty 6
$4.99
784695 085626

#8563
FT M3 x 12 SHCS, aluminum, qty 6
$4.99
784695 085633

#8564
FT M3 x 14 SHCS, aluminum, qty 6
$4.99
784695 085640

#8565
FT M3 x 16 SHCS, aluminum, qty 6
$4.99
784695 085657

Source: www.teamassociated.com

• Direct replacement for your XXX-SCT/SCB front hubs and axles
• Includes precision rubber-sealed ball bearings
• Allows 12mm Hex Pro-Trac offset wheels to be used on the front of your truck or buggy (#2727 Renegade, #2723 Split Six)
• When used with #6064-05 Rear Hex Adapters, this kit allows for the same wheel to be used for the front and rear of your XXX-SCT/SCB
• Race tested and proven extremely durable

What’s Included

http://prolineracing.com/performance-parts/xxx-sct/xxx-scb-front-inboard-hub/

Mark Pavidis and Jared Tebo have collaborated to come up with our latest 1:10 ShortCourse tire called the REBAR.  The REBAR is designed for indoor tracks and hard packed, blue grooved outdoor tracks.  The REBAR features double side rails on the edges of the tire which provides extra sidewall support.  This extra support is key to making the tire feel consistent in the turns which enables you to have the confidence to push even harder.  The wide staggered centerlugs give the REBAR great forward traction to hook up the power and launch your vehicle off the corner and over the jumps. Available in AKA’s long wearing Soft and Super Soft compounds.

These tires are going to be the handout tire for the SC class at the 2011 ROAR Nationals at Nor Cal Hobbies the second week in August.

http://www.raceaka.com/

http://www.exotekracing.com/HOME.html

Features:

• Blue anodized 6061 Aluminum
• Set screw secured to axle
• Hex adapters will not crush or deform over time
• Includes:  4 hex adapters, 4 cross pins, 4 M3 set screws
• Fits:  SC10 4×4

#91171
Factory Team 4×4 Aluminum Wheel Hexes
MSRP: $14.99
UPC: 784695 911710
Available Now

http://www.teamassociated.com/

An easy, affordable upgrade from brushed or stock brushless systems!

The Element 3900kV Brushless System is designed specifically for use with lightweight 1/10 scale 2WD off-road vehicles, including buggies, trucks and short course trucks. The programmable ESC and powerful 4-pole motor mount easily; after installation a simple throttle setup is all you need to get going!

• Turn your 2WD RTR model into a serious racing machine!
• The 4-pole, 3900kV motor delivers more torque with greater efficiency.
• The ESC’s high level of adjustability allows for fine tuning to enhance performance even more.

The 4-pole, 3900kV sensorless brushless motor delivers more torque with greater efficiency, to meet the demands of today’s off-road vehicles.

Motor Specifications:
Dimensions:1.42 x 1.85 in (36 mm x 47 mm)
Weight (w/wires):6.54 oz (185.4 g)
kV (RPM/V):3900kV
Voltage Input:2S MAX
Shaft Diameter:0.125 in (3.175 mm)
Poles:4
Wires:13AWG Silicone, 6.89 in (175 mm)
Connectors:4 mm Male bullet connectors

Heavy duty alloy chassis brace for
the HPI BLITZ. This brace strengthens the known weakest point in the chassis
and protects the front of the chassis from cracking or snapping in half.

Heavy duty alloy REAR chassis brace for the HPI BLITZ.
This brace strengthens the known weak point in the chassis and protects the
rear of the chassis from cracking or snapping off.  Special lightweight design allows for side to side
flex for proper rear traction but eliminates front to back flex to strengthen
the chassis and rear shock tower.

http://www.exotekracing.com/

Proline gives RCShortCourse.com an exclusive sneak peek at the new Pro-Line XXX-SCT Front Inboard Hub system that will be releasing on the 15^th of July.

XXXSCT Front Inboard Hub (Part# 6069-00)

Direct replacement for stock XXX-SCT front hubs and axels.

Converts XXX-SCT to a floating 12mm hex so you can run Pro-Line ProTrac wheels on the front or rear.

Enables XXX-SCT lovers to use stock Losi Rear wheels, TEN-SCTE 4×4 or Associated SC10 4×4 wheels front or rear

Includes:
Molded steering knuckles (2)
Molded C-Hubs (2)
Precision ball bearings (4)
12mm Hex Adapters (2)
Axles (2)
Shims (4)
Roll Pins (2)
Axle Nuts (2)

Pricing: $29.95

“competitors entered in full-bodied classes (e.g. Touring, Short Course, Truck,
On-road, etc.) run bodies that have at least a minimum level of
headlight, grille and taillight decals or painted representations on all
bodies where applicable.”

Competing at a National Championship has always been a crowning
achievement for many aspiring racers. ROAR National Championships have
been some of the most competitive events in the history of RC and the
“higher level of racing” has been a time-honored tradition that
separates these competitions from all others. The Acronym “ROAR” stands
for “Remotely Operated Auto Racing.” “Auto” is the operative word, which
implies that we race some form of vehicle that loosely resembles that
of full-scale vehicles. As such, ROAR will require that competitors
entered in full-bodied classes (e.g. Touring, Short Course, Truck,
On-road, etc.) run bodies that have at least a minimum level of
headlight, grille and taillight decals or painted representations on all
bodies where applicable. Bodies with no such details will not be
permitted to compete.

Some may view this as an unnecessary distraction, but doing so presents
our hobby and sport in a more organized and professional manner, and it
only requires a very small effort on behalf of the racers. Please just
make use of the decals included with the bodies that you’ll run on the
track and help to present the RC community in a more positive manner.
Then, when people who see high level competition for the first time, who
might otherwise confuse these as blobs, might actually recognize these
as cars and trucks.

Please share your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below.