+1...................

I really don't see the reason people are going crazy over the Slash. It is basically a cross between the Stampede and Rustler, and althought I really like the layout, the performance isn't that good. The VXL models were out for a long time, and no one really was jumping out of their seats for one. Then the Slash comes out, and all the sudden everyone and their mother was going out to buy one... I would love to widen a Rustler though, IMO it would be sweet. Handle similar to a t4 or E-firestorm.

It was just the latest thing so people had to have it. I was one of them..... I seriously love the Rustler as much as my 5th scale HPI Baja. I never thought it would be possible to like running something as much as it.

It would still run a bulky chassis which would need to be trimmed up and the magnum tranny is a brick. Its still going to be a rustler at heart.

I like the higher ground clearance of the pede, and the Flat chassis of the Rustler. The Slash combines the two which was kind of cool. there are times I regret selling the Rustler...

When i had it, it seemed like everyone was saying it was a POS. Now that i got rid of it for the Savage, it makes me want it back again...

Yeah!

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Ah, the simple days......

The slash is better than the Rustler for the same reason an extended FLM Rustler is better than a normal rustler. It's about an inch longer, which means more stability. A high speed slash requires either modding or removing the body, fitting different wheels and tires and fitting shorter shocks. That's all.

The Rustler is a bit shorter, but regardless, bring a VXL Slash and a VXL Rustler and we'll see who wins. And if you did those upgrades to a Rustler (new tires) and lowered it, then the Slash wouldn't have a chance. The higher CG of it just does not allow it to keep up with the Rustler. And running without the body is only asking for messed up ESC or body posts, or whatever else gets in the way. :whistle: In all fairness, when Traxxas built the Slash they were going for scale, not performance.

I agree totally. Like I said I owned a Slash and now own a Rustler and there is no comparison in any category in my opinion. I think the Rustler would own a Slash on a track too. Each to his own but I did not like the Slash for bashing that is for sure. I like to jump to the moon and ride wheelies.:smile:

I know the VXL Rusty is good cause i have one:na:, but if i want to run my 3s i need to modify the batt tray to be longer.

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lowered slash !! thundertech chassis (under construction) next to an extended FLM chassis rustler

My pack is a Neuenergy also, but 3s.

I ran an SPC 3s. Good price for the pack IMO. Had to dremmel out some of the chassis for it to fit. A FLM chassis should be able to fit just about any battery type since it's all adjustable. That might only be true with the extended version, don't know.