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What do you guys think of the proline undertrey? I think it would help a ton with keeping build up off the chassi and help keep stuff from getting in the front shaft hole.. Not sure if it will last long on the rear underside tho..
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He said " shaft hole"
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It should would be a good thing if your read shaft hole was being penetrated with debris. hopefully no sticks for sure.
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Are you guys saying you like it or don't like it?
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Not my idea but worth a glance. Made from bicycle tubing.
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my PE is going up for sale. i had it out the other day (only for the 2nd time) and i'm just too used to the power and handling of my xt8. this seems like a toy, lol.
don't get me wrong, it's fun - just not fun enough to be worthy of keeping a 2nd truck. |
Just got my 4x4.... wow, so much fun, I never thought much about waterproof stuff but I've literally never had so much fun being able to run through massive bogs and deep mud.
Love it and really enjoy how it jumps and handles. :D |
Slash 4x4 Glamis Trip
This weekend, I took my last Glamis (sand dunes) trip for the season and took the Slash 4x4 out with me. It ran great and I was happy with the performance. We took a bunch of photos...
http://www.nuibe.com/rc/slash4x4/201...ash_bowl_1.jpg http://www.nuibe.com/rc/slash4x4/201...ash_bowl_2.jpg http://www.nuibe.com/rc/slash4x4/201...sh_roost_1.jpg http://www.nuibe.com/rc/slash4x4/201..._wheelie_1.jpg http://www.nuibe.com/rc/slash4x4/201..._wheelie_2.jpg Oops! http://www.nuibe.com/rc/slash4x4/201...h_lawndart.jpg |
Amazing photos!
What preparation and maintenance do you do when running in sand? I imagine it can get quite messy! |
great pics love it now i need a slash and dont need to sell my esc + cc2650 motor = )
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Great Pics and the Slashy looked good running on them dunes !
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Thanks! As far as prep goes, here is what I have learned on my few trips with the Slash: 1) The stock driveshafts (sliders) quickly get bound up with fine sand. Once this happens, they no longer plunge and your suspension does not move freely. For this, I have created a diveshaft boot from heatshrink. It is snug enough to avoid the issue, but not tight enough to cause its own binding. I haven't taken it apart to inspect yet, but it was still moving freely after this session. 2) I was concerned about the sand piling up in the chassis, so I tried the JConcepts over-tray. It did a decent job of keeping the sand out, but it is just too small for me. The MMM combo is a very tight fit under the cover and I had significant heat issues in the sand. I then tried the Pro-Line under-tray. That ended up being a big bucket and just collected the sand. I had like 2 inches of sand in the chassis, with just the top of the MMM esc poking out. On this last trip, I ran the chassis naked :oh: No heat issues and no sand buildup. Go figure... 3) I know some people are very opposed to metal gears, but I just couldn't get the plastic spur to live in the sand. Sand inevitably gets inside the gear cover and the plastic spur gets chewed up quickly. I converted my gearing over to steel mod 1 gearing and it has been good for the last 3 trips. |
Wow thanks, very handy answer! Going to beach soon so this will defiantly help. :)
Which MMM combo do you run? On 4s I guess? What's speed and runtimes like? |
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Speed and runtimes? How about fast and long enough to break stuff. |
Nice! Last question. :D
Sand paddle tyres, are they a definite yes on sand? And why did you just have them at rear? Thanks, Nick. |
can you guys recommend spares for the slash 4x4?
I'm in Brazil and things take 2 months to get here, so i don't wanna wait all that for a tiny little piece... |
If you have the reg Slash 4x4 get the bell crank, front and rear axle carriers and C-hubs and control arms. Woiuldn't hurt to have 1 or 2 of everything if your shipping situation is what it is ?
If you have the PE Slash 4x4 just get some spare arms or just buy RPM's. I personally haven't broken anything yet, just racing. Friends have broke the steering rack/bell cranks and control arms. The plastic rear carriers look suspect to. |
any idea of a good gearing setup for a mamba max with a 4600kv on 2S?
not looking for high speed since it's only for racing |
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From experience, I hope you have a heatsink and cooling fan on the motor to keep the temps in check. The CMS series motors are not adequate enough for the Slash 4x4 and the runnings temps show it. Even Castle doesn't recommend using them in the Slash 4x4. We tried a 4600 on 12/54 on 2s and temps rose to 180*F quickly... |
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ok i will try with a 3500 i have here before making any move on buying a new motor.
it's an OK size track made for 1/10th. |
Stick with the 3500 VXL motor. Much better off for now.
I run a Nue 1509/1Y and love it! |
The TRX 3500 still gets pretty hot but works well. Get a heat sink on it for good measure.
I'm running a 1509 2Y in both of mine on 3s and they run ambiant temps pack after pack. |
Sorry if I'm late to the party, but can anyone tell me how well these run on 3s, right out of the box? And what needs to be upgraded right away? I will only race it a tiny bit, it's mostly for messing around on a budget when I'm out camping and stuff like that. Sold off all my high dollar RC stuff and just want something relatively cheap, easy, durable, and fun right now.
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In stock trim they run fine on 3s but use BrianG speed calc to gear conservatively because the motor tends to get hot. Get a heat sink also.
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I agree with whoever said it, either put some sand-paddles on the front of that thing and make some deflectors to double-side tape to the body to keep the sand out of the internals of the truck, or at least run the sand-blades on the front...the front is rarely on the ground anyway, and with the blades, you will get MUCH better steering, and have zero wheel-speed difference issues.
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Whats the best shock position/setup for lowering the Slash 4X4 for onroad speed runs.Just move the shocks to the outside mounting position?I have Pro-line powerstroke shocks.
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I put on a Losi dirt oval body and clicked off 2 runs back to back at 84mph. Third run my 1509 NEU's magnet let go :no: |
Thanks.I am runnin a MMM CC Neu 2650 on 4s.Just gotta be aware of the massive power it has because we all know its gonna be hard on the drivetrain.It actually snapped the front axles.
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I was running 5s with the 1509 till she popped. A 2650 on 4s will be the next power plant experiment myself, should be entertaining ??!!
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I've been running the MMM2200kv on 3s, with 16/40t gearing.
http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/uploads/..._981_21263.jpg Mad power! Nice and quick to. :D Love it. |
^Don't look now, but your foam is hanging out.^
84 Mph very nice Bondo! Looks like that dirt O body was the ticket. |
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So I just picked up another Slash 4x4 on RCTech. This thing will have one purpose and that purpose is to compete with Nick here and see how much of the truck will survive on 30+ ft jumps and ridiculous bashing.
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lots of great info in here guys
i ordered my slash 4x4 last night (standard not pe) as well as a set of front and rear tekno cvd's, some rpm arms,Traxxas Hardened Steel Front Drive Hub,and a King Headz Traxxas Slash 4x4 Slipper Bearing Adapter does anyone know where i can find the Kings Heads motor mount in stock? |
As awesome as the RPM arms are I think they and CVD's don't mix, the arms have a ton of Flex.
Example: I run a asphault Slash oval class with Latemodel bodys and foam tires, I had to ditch the RPM arms because I was eating up tires due to the high traction flex. Went back to stockers and tire prob was solved. Don't be surprised after your first real crash the axle looks like bananna, hope I'm wrong ? |
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The 4wd is quit a bit heavier, again I hope I'm wrong.
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my what we learn is just a few short years:whistle: |
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