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**The Slato TRX vehicle -** 11.15.2008, 09:47 PM

So this is my Slash chassis with Jato arms all around.I was running extenders,but don't consider that the right way. I did a full arm coversion and had to build extended drive shafts.It gives 11 1/4 in width hex to hex.With a 13 1/2 in wheelbase.If anybody wants more info I'd be glad to do a little write up.

brushlessboy16 · 11.15.2008, 09:50 PM

that looks pretty neat!
Now drop the kv, up the voltage and have at it :D

11.15.2008, 09:57 PM

Thanks.It actually does pretty good on 3s,about 50.But it will probably end up with my Medusa 60-2000 with my Quark on 4s.I have to get the 70mm can Medusa for the Erevo first. :)

A RC Dude · 11.15.2008, 10:02 PM

Interesting! Never seen that before lol looks cool! So what wheelie bar is that?

BL_RV0 · 11.15.2008, 10:02 PM

Love it. I think you should get a longer body.

11.15.2008, 10:14 PM

Thanks guys !

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Interesting! Never seen that before lol looks cool!

Yep,as far as I know this is the first with the Slash chassis

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So what wheelie bar is that?

http://cgi.ebay.com/BanzaiBars-Wheel...1%7C240%3A1318 This one,with a custom bend,caused by gravity.

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I think you should get a longer body

I ordered this 1 before I got the chassis.It's for a 3906 Emaxx.Next time I'll go with a 3905.

rootar · 11.15.2008, 11:29 PM

sweet, whats that put the over width to at the tips of the axles?

11.16.2008, 11:43 AM

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sweet, whats that put the over width to at the tips of the axles?

It's at about 12 1/2 inches.

_paralyzed_ · 11.25.2008, 01:21 AM

any tips for doing the jato arm conversion?

lincpimp · 11.25.2008, 03:14 AM

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any tips for doing the jato arm conversion?

Make sure that you use JATO arms...

rootar · 11.25.2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Make sure that you use JATO arms...

Jerk!

lmao

i think he was asking along the lines of what exactly does he need to do it and are there anythings he should look into.

11.25.2008, 08:56 AM

Update : So it seems that the Jato shafts will not hold up to the power with these tires.I had blown a couple diffs,so I went with a diff locker .Once that weak spot was eliminated it's obvious that there is just to much traction for this drive train.I've decided to go with some 30 series badlands for this project. The conversion is pretty straght forward. Cutting the bulkheads seems to be the most technical part,but it's not difficult,just measure twice,cut once.After much looking and measuring it does seem that using the rear arms backwards adds about 1/2 degree of toe out on the rear.I can't notice it while driving,it tracks real straight.You can use them in the right direction,but then shock orientation must be worked out. All said and done though this is a very tough conversion.I have bashed it with the pure intention of finding weak lengths and have had nothing fail.(except the driveshaft)The width and length of this makes it very stable.I just think it would be better as a 1/8 scale Stadium truck instead of 2wd Truggy.

11.25.2008, 10:38 AM

Is your New Era 17mm wheel adapter is the one for the Rustler or the Jato one??

11.25.2008, 10:41 AM

The rustler.If you choose to do the solid front Jato axles you could just use the Jato ones.I already had them so figured it would be easier to just use the Rustler c blocks and carriers.

BL_RV0 · 11.25.2008, 08:00 PM

Aww. I thought it looked great with the mt wheels and tires... Oh well. Got pics?