setting up a slash with 3s and 9l
 

well after runign agianist 4 slashes in the electric class last night, they just look too damn cool, so ive got one coming and im gonna retire the ls10 for awhile because i have ruined my last set off drive cups and nobody has any and hotbodies doesnt know when they will be shipping more out:no: ... so until i can get parts the slash will be running:

-Mamba Max w/ CC bec
-9L
-maxamps 3s 5000
-mike motor clamp/heatsink

in the r/c calculations page im coming up with a 70t 32p spur and a 20t 32p (5mm bore) pinion, will this gearing fit on the tranny or what do i need, some one let me know. That would be gearing it for 40mph since i think anything over this is just gonna be a waist plus the MM and 9L wont even break a sweat. Or what do yall think i should gear it at?

what else do i need for the slash? i figure ill have to do some dremel work to let the heatsink/clamp fit but thats no big deal. ive alreay got better springs since after seeing first hand they are spung too soft. The slashes do jump a bit better than a regular 1/10th due to the longer wheel base.

how well does the vxl style tranny hold up to a system like im gonna be putting in the slash?

wheelie bar.

the tranny is basically bulletproof

haha im gonna be racing and bashing with it alot but i think the huge rear bumper will keep the wheelies from coming too far over.

which 32p spur fits the revo spec slipper setup? anyone have a link on amainhobbies or anything

azjc -

i deleted the other thread it somehow double posted,but to answer your question yea its a stampede with better steering setup, much bigger "roomier" chassis, and all the little vxl hardware upgrades (bearings, hexheads, turnbuckles, etc..) , and of course the obvious things like the nerfs, bumpers, tires, and body. They are pretty SLOW stock on 6cell but its a huge nitro specifis track we race on too. but stock they ran wide open all the time.

best thing about it is that it uses the same offset wheels front and rear big plus right there.

I was doing speed runs with the rustler (same transmission) geared 19/54 with a Velineon. You should probably go with a Jato 32p spur (which will fit fine on your slash slipper clutch). Then go with a 17-19 tooth 5mm 32p pinion depending on whether you want 42 or 46 mph.

I am pretty interested in this too, as I have a 9l, and an extra mm laying around. I just sold a slash I had the velineon stuff in, running on 3s. It was a blast to play with, my new favorite, a buddy made me an offer I couldn't refuse so I sold it and bought another new one. I was planning on just going with the vxl stuff again, because I didn't want to buy 48p 5mm pinions, not really nowing where to start, and I thought it was kind of neat having a whole traxxas rig. I hadn't thought about swapping the spur over to 32p. Even with the big bumper, you can still filip it on its back from a pretty decent roll. The wheels actually are different offset, I don't think near as much as a stampede but they are a bit different. Def a neat truck

I run Mod 1 gearing in my VXL ruster using a Revo 40 tooth spur and a RCM 16 tooth pinion I prefer it over the 32 pitch

Mod1 or 32p work fine. You may not be able to get the cover back on with either, but it does not matter with the larger gear teeth. I run a 58t spur with an 18t pinion in one pede and it does fine. Jota or revo spurs work fine, and you can mod mgt spurs to work too (gives you more choices in mod1)

I do want the gear cover to go back on, so whats the max size 32p spur i could fit and then ill get the right pinion to match?

i looked really close at the wheels and could have swore they were the same, oh well i was thinking maybe i could toss my set of front offset badlands on it for bashing, (at the track they require you to run stock tires, since there is gonna be a spec class for them) whats the difference? i know it cant be that much maybe 1/4 inch each side?

would a 54 tooth jato spur and 15t pinion fit under the gear cover? better question is there enough adjustment to make these mesh correctly?

I think the spur would be too big, but if a tiny rock would get caught in the gear it would work its way out

I don't know what the difference is either, it can't be much. I thought they were the same as well, but 2 different part numbers. Somone on the traxxas board put some different wheels on it, and they commented on the difference.

i have a 13 tooth mod1 so i could run that with a 40 tooth revo spur but the top speed is showing 46mph with a 7% loss would this be too fast or more improtant uncontrolable on the track? a 12tooth would put me at 43mph ......what would be better?

Come on Rootar,
Stop teasing us and post some pictures..:yes:

I use my setup only in large parking lots I have never used it in an off road application, I am guessing it would be out of control...but maybe with the right tires ......

azjc- do you think i would be able to mesh a 12 or 11 tooth pinion with the 40 tooth revo spur, i wanna make sure there is enough adjustment before i order gears from mike.

i said i had it "coming" the only one the hobby shop had left was already paid for they just hadnt picked it up but he'll have me one there by this weekend for sure. should be a fun weekend thats for sure ill have two brand to trucks to run; the slash and my truggy.......work is gonna fly by this week.

I had no problems meshing a 16 tooth, I think if the pinion you will be using is a Mod 1 gear you shouldnt, they are the easiest to mesh

i meant have enough room (or travel) in the motor mount without the motor hitting the tranny case... lol i think i can handle the mesh

i just got the slash and put the vxl system in it with a 23 tooth pinion and its pretty quick on my 3s packs, just a caution though, trim your body, because i have blown up 3 tires from them ballooning and hitting the body, as of right now they are held together with super glue...lol, At least until i can get some new ones. there almost bald anyways, and thats with about 4 runs with my 5000mAH batteries.

off topic but could someone give me a measurement of tire height, i have yet to see one up close and am wondering about tire options

yea we could here the body rubbing the tires on the stockers out there on the track in the corners and such we figured some stiffer springs on top of a little trimming will help keep the tires out of the body.

i did the math and if a 12/86 48p will work (which i know it does) and 12/40 mod1 will fit also. so ill try this at first.

4.5 or 4.6 i dont remember they are narrow tho so anyother tire on there might look funny. could use 17mm new era adaptors and run 1/8th buggy wheels and tires, maybe some badlands on some old ofna chrome 5 spokes, thatd be sweet.

the problem with the gear cover clearance is the width of the spur. the stock one comes back over the slipper where the 32p and mod 1 are just straight. I wouldnt worry about the gear cover though. I dont run one on my rusty and havent had any problems. was running 12/54 and the gear cover rubbed but would fit. 12/58 is a no go. I just took it off.

ive already ordered a 40 tooth revo spur and a 12 tooth from the monster, i called the hobby shop today and brad has another slash already so ill just wait and pick it up on saturday when i go up there and save me money on shipping.

you will probably want to replace the rear bumper for a wheelie bar, my bumper is worn all the way out pretty much from scraping the road, not to mention it dosent help the truck from flipping over, mine flips on its back no matter what, i have the vxl with maxamps 11.1 8000 lipo. i cant give it full throttle at like 40-50 because it flops on its back and slides all the way down my street. I guess this is a good thing. :lol: