Traxxas Slash 4x4 Brushless Short Course Truck

[thzero]

Am much more interested in the Slash 4x4 with the release of the platinum version!

Originally Posted by skellyo

Uggg, you guys are killing me here! I just had to call my LHS and get him to put the Platinum Edition on order for me. It's a no brainer for me since I wouldn't have used the RTR radio or battery pack anyhow.

[Slowkrawl]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYWV2&P=7

HOE LEE SHIT! Those things sure aren't free! I'd rather buy the rtr as I'm not into aluminum much and I think my bum hole might be a bit sore if I bought that.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by Slowkrawl

I think my bum hole might be a bit sore if I bought that.

Dude, the truck doesn't go in there ?

[riverat1540]

The tires are cool,lol but definatly not for me id rather build it up myself over time for a whole lot more. At least thats the way it always seems to happen

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Just don't see the attraction of the Slash w/ that chassis design?

Originally Posted by MetalMan

Agreed. Won't compete with the Hyper 10 SC or the CRT.5 version, though it does have more ground clearance... And it's waterproof.

I see a lot of attraction to the vehicle in general.

A) If it's anything like my 2wd Slash was, it'll take a beating and just laugh at you.
B) Parts availability is going to be much better than Ofna/Jammin, for stock parts and aftermarket parts.
C) I wouldn't judge a truck based solely on how it may handle on a track. I really don't give a damn since mine probably will never see a track.

Originally Posted by Slowkrawl

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYWV2&P=7

HOE LEE SHIT! Those things sure aren't free! I'd rather buy the rtr as I'm not into aluminum much and I think my bum hole might be a bit sore if I bought that.

The price tower lists when an item first comes out isn't usually what they'll sell it for. It's already been stated on multiple forums that the Plat. Ed. will be almost the same price as the RTR. Keep an eye on the tower link, you'll see it decrease. My guess is they list that price based on the MSRP and then adjust it when they get actual per unit cost info from Traxxas.

[MetalMan]

Originally Posted by skellyo

A) If it's anything like my 2wd Slash was, it'll take a beating and just laugh at you.
B) Parts availability is going to be much better than Ofna/Jammin, for stock parts and aftermarket parts.
C) I wouldn't judge a truck based solely on how it may handle on a track. I really don't give a damn since mine probably will never see a track.

A) I've never really been impressed by the durability of the Slash. Granted, I have never owned one (didn't see a point) but from the customers who have brought theirs in I've seen a number of things that would have been easy for Traxxas to fix in the first place. Of course if you spend $50+ in upgrades then it's reasonably durable (until you go BL...) But for example, in the same conditions my stock Blitz has taken WAY more abuse than a Slash did without any part breakages until I went BL (Slash was stock and broke several parts). Not trying to make this Blitz vs Slash, though.
So if the Slash 4x4 is as durable as the 2wd, then I'd be disappointed.

B) You're definitely right on that point. Parts will be EVERYWHERE. However, I go back to my point above: you don't need parts if it doesn't break . I'm fortunate that Nitro House is in the same city as the college I go to.

C) One of my buddies will be getting the Slash 4x4 (probably Platinum) as soon as it comes out, and we will be able to do some comparisons between it and my Hyper Mini ST-converted Hyper 10 SC. Even off the track I forsee the Slash 4x4 under-performing in comparison, but it's just skepticism for now.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by skellyo

I see a lot of attraction to the vehicle in general.

A) If it's anything like my 2wd Slash was, it'll take a beating and just laugh at you.
B) Parts availability is going to be much better than Ofna/Jammin, for stock parts and aftermarket parts.
C) I wouldn't judge a truck based solely on how it may handle on a track. I really don't give a damn since mine probably will never see a track.

Originally Posted by MetalMan

A) I've never really been impressed by the durability of the Slash. Granted, I have never owned one (didn't see a point) but from the customers who have brought theirs in I've seen a number of things that would have been easy for Traxxas to fix in the first place. Of course if you spend $50+ in upgrades then it's reasonably durable (until you go BL...) But for example, in the same conditions my stock Blitz has taken WAY more abuse than a Slash did without any part breakages until I went BL (Slash was stock and broke several parts). Not trying to make this Blitz vs Slash, though.
So if the Slash 4x4 is as durable as the 2wd, then I'd be disappointed.

I had a Slash, 2 of them actually. Aside from a stock shock cap popping off, I never had any breakage from bashing. This includes running one of them with a MMM, Medusa 36-60-2000 and 4S. I have no durability complaints regarding the 2WD Slash.

Originally Posted by MetalMan

B) You're definitely right on that point. Parts will be EVERYWHERE. However, I go back to my point above: you don't need parts if it doesn't break . I'm fortunate that Nitro House is in the same city as the college I go to.

It's not necessarily about needing replacement parts. However, with knowing the parts are plentiful, it's a little easier to justify bashing the vehicle harder since parts are easier to find and won't keep it shelved for a week+ each time waiting on parts to be delivered.

Originally Posted by MetalMan

C) One of my buddies will be getting the Slash 4x4 (probably Platinum) as soon as it comes out, and we will be able to do some comparisons between it and my Hyper Mini ST-converted Hyper 10 SC. Even off the track I forsee the Slash 4x4 under-performing in comparison, but it's just skepticism for now.

There's a little to be said for the extra ground clearance of the Slash chassis, especially for those folks that want to put larger tires on it to make it more of a 4WD Stampede. So what if it doesn't handle as well?!? A Stampede doesn't handle for crap, but it's still fun as hell to drive. Every new truck doesn't have to be based on a buggy/truggy platform to be something fun to drive. This hobby is about fun right, or have you guys forgotten that? Not everything is about competition.

[MetalMan]

Originally Posted by skellyo

I had a Slash, 2 of them actually. Aside from a stock shock cap popping off, I never had any breakage from bashing. This includes running one of them with a MMM, Medusa 36-60-2000 and 4S. I have no durability complaints regarding the 2WD Slash.

You don't wanna know how hard we beat our trucks

Originally Posted by skellyo

It's not necessarily about needing replacement parts. However, with knowing the parts are plentiful, it's a little easier to justify bashing the vehicle harder since parts are easier to find and won't keep it shelved for a week+ each time waiting on parts to be delivered.

Ah, see there's a difference between us. It's been at least 3 weeks since I drove anything Nitrohouse is only a one-day wait for me

Originally Posted by skellyo

There's a little to be said for the extra ground clearance of the Slash chassis, especially for those folks that want to put larger tires on it to make it more of a 4WD Stampede. So what if it doesn't handle as well?!? A Stampede doesn't handle for crap, but it's still fun as hell to drive. Every new truck doesn't have to be based on a buggy/truggy platform to be something fun to drive. This hobby is about fun right, or have you guys forgotten that? Not everything is about competition.

Fun... school kinda takes that out of us at times. Yet again you're right, just driving a 4x4 Slash would be fun! Stampede, I'm not so sure (not my cup of tea). However, if my truck is performing better than my buddy's then I'm having more fun Sorry to say we're gonna have to agree to disagree.

[hootie7159]

Preordered on amain lists it at $389...hmmmm wonder why the prices are different ..???...ah well, I still have the rtr on preorder... So I gotta decide which one to get..:)

[Slowkrawl]

Originally Posted by hootie7159

Preordered on amain lists it at $389...hmmmm wonder why the prices are different ..???...ah well, I still have the rtr on preorder... So I gotta decide which one to get..:)

Hmm...That is odd. That is a lot of bang for the buck though! Might have to save my pennies for one of these! The platinum editions are going to go like hot cakes, because most of us already have our own batts and radios.

[brushlessboy16]

Do you guys know that the Slash 4x4 plat is 16th scale.....


if you dont

Motor: Traxxas Velineon 380 brushless motor with Neodymium magnets, sintered rotor and high RPM ball bearings, 3.5mm gold plated bullet connectors

Suspension: Revo-spec rocker actuated long travel inboard type with telescoping universal joint shafts, front and rear swaybars and separate extra stiff swaybar set

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

Do you guys know that the Slash 4x4 plat is 16th scale.....

No, it's not.

http://www.traxxas.com/products/elec...ml#/content-00

[gtxracer]

Anyone get their 4x4 Slash yet?!?!? My LHS has 3 of them sitting behind the counter and wouldn't open one of them. I want to see how they are stock and how they handle on the track.

I'm still waiting for the Platinum :)

[Bondonutz]

I'm gonna wait for the Platinum as well, Xmas hurt me in the wallet so I'll I may have to wait till Feb to order mine. DAMMIT !

I brought one home with me from the store today.. Ran a few of my 3s 5000 packs from my 1/8th stuff through it.. I've got about 2-3" of snow on the front street and this thing is a freaking blast!

Can't comment on the handling because I was just messing around in the snow.

Durability is there, no issues after a hard 4 packs through it. Setup the launch ramp and it saw 6+ feet a few times landing on the clean driveway.

I was going to put one of my spare MMMs in it tonight but I think I'll wait until at least tomorrow night because I don't want to go in the snow with the MMM. I wish it was waterproof, it would have been in there already :(