Slash 4x4 gets a ST makeover
 

So I wanted something a little different. I slammed the body by removing the rear body mount, and adding some posts in the holes in the shock tower. The front then got 1/4 in long cut down body posts. The body is a Crowd Pleazer from a Savage 25. I liked the body, but the bumpers were way to long. So I cut out the long extensions with the back bumper, and rescrewed it on to the cut off nubs. Seems very strong. For the front I cut off a big chunk, and mounted a RPM bumper from a Stampede. I used a pair of screws from the underneath into a couple nuts. The bumper rests inside the upper cushion bumper, so if it's hit hard enough it still works to absorb the blow, instead of transfering it all to the bottom skid.
I'm running a HV4.5 and a Xerun 80amp esc. Does very good for what I'm doing with it.
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looks nice. how do you like the handling with the bigger tires and offset wheels?

IMO it made the truck. I was chassis slapping and rolling over bad with the stockers. These will pull wheelies, yet can still corner faster. I'm not really happy with these tires, so I have some Losi 320 Zombie's on the way. I hope they provide as much traction, while they are wider, so hopefully will add more stability.
Right now I'm geared 12/54, on 3s it's good for around 50mph.

Nice approach here! And I like the thoughts here!! Watch Traxxas start making one next!

Traxxas need to focus on getting there parts out..
Love the look of your slash. Nice to see something outside the box..

Very nice...simple, yet effective

Well my next upgrades have been started to get ordered. It's a little more then just cosmetics, and will address all the weak parts :) Meanwhile I got some new rubber today. The losi Zombie 320s . They are a little wider, and shorter . Should give it a little more stability while blending more with the ST look.

Are you going with pro-lines shocks or suspension kit?

I decided to build a diffeent one. This one will stay pretty much like it is. So here's what I have coming so far. It's gonna warrant a build thread once I start. ;) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT x2 Here's a little mock up. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL133.../383845801.jpg

WOW!!! I like what you did there in the picture just above! I'm going to see if I can do something just like this with my true track on my Emaxx. I'm going to eliminate the top arm and put a beefy turnbuckle in instead.

Got it painted up today. With the Zombie Max 30 series tires. I just need a "Can't brush this" sticker , in the middle of the hood.
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More work on the Maxxslash. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL133.../384270754.jpg

The RC-M member prototyping of Traxxas' answer to the Losi Ten-T

:D I think Traxxas needs more then me from RCM doing prototyping. They already paired with CC, how about letting Mike design a truck for them.

With the Maxx arms I'm not sure what class it would be in. It's gonna be the exact size as an E-maxx. I've been thinking of starting a build thread on it, but where does it go? It sure isn't a Corr truck anymore :D

No more worries about bending axles! Adds some width too, I like it!

how is that gonna work in the front? wont the knuckle just rotate aroudn the lower pillow do to not having an upper arm to keep it still, im sure the true trac setup will work in the rear but i dont see how in the front.

looks VERY interesting though i like where this is headed.

Edit : OK after rethinking about what you were saying, and looking, you might be right. I was thinking the steering links would help hold it on that axis, but I'm not sure if it will.
Initial thought is to double up the turnbuckles, and run 1 to each side of the shock tower. I'll play with it some more tomorrow, but please all ideas are welcome.

Got to drive my ST Slash today. Drove like I wanted, a 4wd ST . Except for some minor shock tweaking I'm pretty happy. It was running around 50, and motor was 135 after hard grass running, and up and down the street WOT. It stays nice and flat in the corners, and only pulled a couple wheelies, which the bumper still kept under check. The tires worked good on all surfaces, but were never great. The Badlands hook better in the grass, but also have more tendancy to roll in the corners.
Seems like a nice in between vehicle, for when the E-revo is just to big. Like the front yard when there are kids around. I guess it will now become a permanent fixture in my stable.

I have been toying with that idea as well (the first one) I think savage parts might work better for the second project

Well the only reason I can think of not to do the ST, is if you race in a Corr class. Other then that I'm very happy with it. Well please post up in it's build thread. http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26223 I have a complete savage just collecting dust. I was actually thinking about cutting up it's aluminum shock towers for this project. I would love any input.

slash st is looking good. I just ordered a rtr myself.
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320 series=2.8 inches? I need to figure out which tires i want to use for my ST conversion... Thanks for the inspiration. Jconcepts Losi LST truggy body. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/6c93d1b2.jpg

That's gonna look sharp. That body fit's pretty good with the stock bumpers. Yes the 320's are the same size as 2.8, and will directly interchange with 30series tires. However they do use a different bead then the TRX 2.8 wheel. They can be mounted up to them, they are just different, so require more effort.

Thanks, I'm surprised at how well the body fit with the bumpers. I wanted to keep them anyways because of how well they work.

It looks mean with tires (not trying to jack your thread)

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cant wait for paint

that motor won't even last 5 minutes in that truck. even the stock motor would have a hard time, even if it was geared really low.

when the motor either catches fire or stops working, ill worry about it.