Axial AXP8 Gilamon 2.2 1/8 Electric RTR 4x4 2.2 Trail Buggy (Green) w/DX3 2.4GHz Radio
About this part
Advanced RC Rock Crawler with Lights & Lockers
The Axial AXP8 Gilamon 1/8 Electric 4x4 2.2 Trail Buggy is the next step in advanced rock crawlers from Axial. The Gilamon has a durable, realistically detailed composite cage with Lexan body panels for protection and challenge-ready trail buggy looks. The rig comes factory-finished and is available in your choice of two color options.
About the AXP8
Chassis
The AXP8 is designed with extreme buggy looks with the majority of the electronics hidden. Built on 2.2 wheels and tires, this rock crawler uses heavy-duty, high clearance AF16P portal axles are among the design innovations that increase maneuverability for success on challenging trails. The transmission includes a 30% underdrive to the rear axle that dramatically improves climbing and increases maneuverability.
Suspension
The AXP8 also features freshly designed, aluminum bodies, and internal spring IS10 shocks that increase ground clearance and scale realism. Its smooth, high-flex 4-link suspension geometry reduces the effects of torque twist and provides consistent articulation without the bump steer found in 3-link designs.
ASD (Axial Selectable Drive)
Pushing this truck to the next level is Axial Selectable Drive. Unlike a locker, this allows you to independently lock one of the rear tires at will. Known as Cutting Brakes, ASD physically and completely locks a wheel. This gives you the ability to increase turning performance for a tighter turn radius. Optionally, the front axle also can accept an ASD setup (Front ASD Components Sold Separately).
Electronics
The oversized Axial Boulder 21-turn 550 brushed motor, paired with the Spektrum Firma 70A ESC, is able to deliver ample torque to ensure this trail buggy tackles a wide range of terrain. The included Spektrum DX3 Smart Transmitter allows you to take advantage of the ASD by using the toggle found under the wheel of the transmitter. Also, when using Spektrum SMART Batteries, this transmitter is able to indicate the battery voltage top mounted LEDs (Batteries Sold Separately).
Features:
- Realistic scale trail buggy design
- Durable and detailed composite cage
- Innovative Axial Selectable Drive (ASD) cutting brakes
- Smooth, high-flex 4-link suspension
- Scale IS10 internal spring high-clearance shocks
- ASD-equipped AF16P high-clearance rear portal axle
- ASD-compatible AF16P heavy-duty front portal axle
- Durable new ASD-compatible AT6 transmission
- 30% Underdrive to the rear axle
- Oversized Axial Boulder 550 21-turn brushed motor
Includes:
- (1) Axial AXP8 Gilamon 2.2 4x4 RTR
- (1) Axial Boulder 550 21T Brushed Motor (installed)
- (1) Spektrum S682 20kg Metal Gear Steering Servo
- (1) Spektrum SX117AX Metal Gear Micro Servo, for ASD function (installed)
- (1) Spektrum Firma 70A 1070 Brushed Smart ESC (installed)
- (1) Spektrum SR515 Receiver (installed)
- (1) Spektrum DX3 2.4GHz Transmitter
- (4) AA Alkaline Transmitter Batteries
- (1) Product Manual
Needed To Complete:
- (1) 2-3S LiPo Battery with IC3 or EC3 connector
- (1) Compatible Battery Charger
Specifications:
| Scale | 1:8 | ||||||||
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| Drive | 4WD | ||||||||
| Power Source | 2S-3S LiPo | ||||||||
| Length | 20in (508mm) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 14.57in (370mm) | ||||||||
| Width | 12.6in (320mm) | ||||||||
| Height | 9.06in (230mm) | ||||||||
| Weight | 112oz (3175.15g) | ||||||||
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| Assembly Level | RTR | ||||||||
*Tech Note: Ready-to-Run models come equipped with all electronics and include the transmitter needed for use. Please check the "Needed To Complete" above to make sure you have everything you need to get out and enjoy your RC model.
CA Residents Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews4.0 · 6 reviews
The build quality is very disappointing. I own a number of axial trucks and have a certain expectation of quality, the gilamon falls short. It has a very unfinished unrefined feel bordering on toy grade. The power switch wasn't mounted. The move to Chinese manufacturing shows.
Bought 2 and the esc in 1 of them lasted about 4 minutes. If i chalk the esc up to just a random bad one and base the review on the gilamon that actually works. Wow. This thing is an animal. Plenty of videos to come on Mainelyrc YouTube channel of both of the gilamons. So 4 stars since one was faulty out of the box. Would have been 5 stars easy if both worked
YouTube reviews show optional parts on the back of included poster. I do not see the same options on axial website how to order those parts with buggy. and Axial customer service was really bad last few product i have purchased. for instance i purchased the tenacity db, it was obviously a prior return, screws were dirty and rusty, stripped, and gears starting to strip. When i contacted axialI never received response, and n when I contacted amain hobbies they also did not respond. So i was sold a broken rc under the impression it was brand new. A ripoff! 0% Help. I feel this need to be made right, it was almost $400.00 and has never worked. BOOOO
If you love Capras you’ll love the Gilamon. It is built like a tank and just needs proper wheels and tires to really sing. The large size, huge articulation and wide stance make it great for crawling. We’re running 2.2 J Concept Ruptures on some Treale 2.2 wheels.
This car was awesome to drive it gripped well and crawled amazingly
Reviewers are generally positive about the Gilamon's performance, with praise for its crawling ability, articulation, wide stance and size, and strong on-road-independent grip. Several owners note it benefits from upgraded wheels and tires. Criticism centres on build quality, with one reviewer describing it as unfinished and an unmounted power switch. One reviewer reported a faulty ESC that failed within minutes, and another reported a poor experience with a used or refurbished item and unanswered customer service contacts, though that review concerns a different Axial product, the Tenacity DB. Reviewers disagree on overall build quality, and the sample is small.
- + Strong crawling performance
- + Large articulation and wide stance
- + Good grip
- + Durable build for some owners
- − Build quality concerns
- − Faulty ESC reported on one unit
- − Unanswered customer service contacts reported
- − Stock wheels and tires need upgrading