Slightly overpowered Slashes

[skellyo]

Here it is:

[Robert]

It seems to have handled the run pretty well, lots of tumbles. :) Anything break yet? I keep twisting the rear sliders at the yoke and I'm not running the power you are.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by Robert

It seems to have handled the run pretty well, lots of tumbles. :) Anything break yet? I keep twisting the rear sliders at the yoke and I'm not running the power you are.

Popped apart a shock cap when I first got my Slashes, but the AL caps cured that. The only thing that happened yesterday was a yoke on the slider popping apart. No sliders twisted apart yet, but I think I'll be grabbing the new MIP CVD's soon to replace the stockers.

[BrianG]

FWIW, the FLM CVDs work quite well so far. And Mike has them in stock (or did when I got mine a few weeks ago).

[Robert]

I just caught your post on on the traxxas board. :) I've lossened the slipper a bunch and that seems to be keeping it together but I'd rather have all that power to the wheels.

I notice you seem to cruise through that grass. :) Stock tires?

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by Robert

I notice you seem to cruise through that grass. :) Stock tires?

Pro-Line Switch tires on the Pro-Line Epic beadlocks

[Robert]

Whats your opinion on the Pro-Line Epic beadlocks? I haven't heard to many positives... How many runs do you have with them?

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by Robert

Whats your opinion on the Pro-Line Epic beadlocks? I haven't heard to many positives... How many runs do you have with them?

I've run them through a pack and a half on 4S with no issues. If I'm not slinging the tire off with the power I'm running, I'd say they're pretty good. However, I've put a half dozen or more sets of beadlocks together. For those that haven't done it before, it isn't hard to screw it up and seat the bead incorrectly.

[phildogg]

I've got a question for all that have these trucks.. How do they compare to the rustler? I know they look wider just wondering.
phil

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by phildogg

I've got a question for all that have these trucks.. How do they compare to the rustler? I know they look wider just wondering.
phil

I actually find it much more fun to drive than the Rustler. It's longer, but it's about the same width as the Rustler.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by phildogg

I've got a question for all that have these trucks.. How do they compare to the rustler? I know they look wider just wondering.
phil

I don't have a rustler but I parted out my emaxx for funds for t a slash. Seems to be less fragile. That could be a result of it being a simpler vehicle. ie less parts. I like mine and am happy with the purchase.

[Robert]

How is the hex, does it look decently strong? I'm debating a pair hence the twenty questions.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by Robert

How is the hex, does it look decently strong? I'm debating a pair hence the twenty questions.

Looked pretty good to me. Like I said, I've had no problems...and you can see the kind of torture mine has gone through.

[Robert]

I'll have to get me a set then. I appreciate the input. :)

[skellyo]

Another follow-up:

I took the Slash out again this weekend for some bashing. I replaced a popped yoke on one of my sliders with the slider from my other Slash. It held together just fine for me this weekend. I really had no major issues at all except this damn thing is too fast to run WOT on bumpy ground. The only other minor observation is that the beads on the Switch tires seem to be trying to pull out of the beadlocks. They just look like they're not aligned as well as I had originally mounted them. I believe that removing the tires and taping them should cure this issue in the future. It may also help make the truck more driveable without the rears becoming pizza cutters on every WOT burst.

Overall, the truck is holding up well to the power. I am definitely interested in picking up the new RPM rear bumper mount when it's available. I'm hoping that will keep it from popping off the edges of the chassis like it does with every roll over now.