4x4 slash or crt .5?

[t-maxxracer32]

Originally Posted by junkman

Having both, hands down the slash 4x4. The crt in my opinion is kinda just an in between toy that is neat to have but really not overly useful for anything. With out an extended chassis and 2.2's they aren't really big enough for rough surface/grass play. They may handle decent on the track but don't really fit in with anything else, they are kinda heavy for what they are so they have to have some pretty decent power, and finally, parts are available, but around here anyway you find anything for it on the local shelf. Yeah I know I pm'd you with one for sale! The slash on the other hand is a pretty dang big truck, run it about anywhere, comes with decent electronics, parts are everywhere, pretty light for its size, honestly about my only complaint with it is the slop in the a-arms. I have an rtr one right now that I bought as a roller. Took the stuff out of a 2wd slash I had. I have had a pe on backorder from tower for around a month, and ran across this one a couple weeks ago so jumped just to see how they are. Been well pleased with it, just has velineon stuff in it, running 3s.

well i would only get the .5 with some type of extended chassis and i do have 2.2 racing tires i plan on putting on it, but after looking at the comparison.. wow... the slash is a beast of a truck

i may pick up both and see which one I like more.

when i get the slash i can run it on 2s though right? i dont own any 3s batts at this time

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by t-maxxracer32

when i get the slash i can run it on 2s though right? i dont own any 3s batts at this time

2S is actually better with the VXL system if you want things to stay cool. To get a little more speed, you would need to bump up the pinion a couple of teeth from stock though. On 2S, it's geared for right around 30mph out of the box.

It will run on 3S, but don't expect it to stay cool since it's pushing a 4WD vehicle at 45+ mph.

[t-maxxracer32]

Originally Posted by skellyo

2S is actually better with the VXL system if you want things to stay cool. To get a little more speed, you would need to bump up the pinion a couple of teeth from stock though. On 2S, it's geared for right around 30mph out of the box.

It will run on 3S, but don't expect it to stay cool since it's pushing a 4WD vehicle at 45+ mph.

that is understandable. A freind has a rustler vxl and it came with a 3s batt. sure it was STUPID fast and had ridiculous power but it didnt stay as cool as mine.. i popped a 2s battery on it and it was still hella fast but now had better handling cause it didnt wheelie whenever you touched the throttle, plus there were no temp issues.