Slash 4x4 Thread - Page 6 - RC-Monster Forums

ClodMaxx · 03.23.2010, 06:42 PM

my PE is going up for sale. i had it out the other day (only for the 2nd time) and i'm just too used to the power and handling of my xt8. this seems like a toy, lol.

don't get me wrong, it's fun - just not fun enough to be worthy of keeping a 2nd truck.

Nick · 03.29.2010, 03:13 PM

Just got my 4x4.... wow, so much fun, I never thought much about waterproof stuff but I've literally never had so much fun being able to run through massive bogs and deep mud.

Love it and really enjoy how it jumps and handles. :D

kazuaki · **Slash 4x4 Glamis Trip -** 04.19.2010, 02:02 AM

This weekend, I took my last Glamis (sand dunes) trip for the season and took the Slash 4x4 out with me. It ran great and I was happy with the performance. We took a bunch of photos...

Oops!

kazuaki · 04.19.2010, 02:06 AM

Here's an awesome photo sequence from a BIG jump...

Nick · 04.19.2010, 04:50 AM

Amazing photos!

What preparation and maintenance do you do when running in sand? I imagine it can get quite messy!

kazuaki · 04.19.2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick

Amazing photos!

What preparation and maintenance do you do when running in sand? I imagine it can get quite messy!

Thanks! As far as prep goes, here is what I have learned on my few trips with the Slash:
1) The stock driveshafts (sliders) quickly get bound up with fine sand. Once this happens, they no longer plunge and your suspension does not move freely. For this, I have created a diveshaft boot from heatshrink. It is snug enough to avoid the issue, but not tight enough to cause its own binding. I haven't taken it apart to inspect yet, but it was still moving freely after this session.
2) I was concerned about the sand piling up in the chassis, so I tried the JConcepts over-tray. It did a decent job of keeping the sand out, but it is just too small for me. The MMM combo is a very tight fit under the cover and I had significant heat issues in the sand. I then tried the Pro-Line under-tray. That ended up being a big bucket and just collected the sand. I had like 2 inches of sand in the chassis, with just the top of the MMM esc poking out. On this last trip, I ran the chassis naked

No heat issues and no sand buildup. Go figure...
3) I know some people are very opposed to metal gears, but I just couldn't get the plastic spur to live in the sand. Sand inevitably gets inside the gear cover and the plastic spur gets chewed up quickly. I converted my gearing over to steel mod 1 gearing and it has been good for the last 3 trips.

mbx1275 · 07:03 AM

great pics love it now i need a slash and dont need to sell my esc + cc2650 motor = )

Bondonutz · 04.19.2010, 10:02 AM

Great Pics and the Slashy looked good running on them dunes !

Nick · 04.19.2010, 04:43 PM

Wow thanks, very handy answer! Going to beach soon so this will defiantly help. :)

Which MMM combo do you run? On 4s I guess? What's speed and runtimes like?

kazuaki · 04.19.2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick

Wow thanks, very handy answer! Going to beach soon so this will defiantly help. :)

Which MMM combo do you run? On 4s I guess? What's speed and runtimes like?

I'm running the 2650 combo. I started on 4s and it was just too much. I'm running it on 3s now and I'm very happy with the power. Now if somebody would buy my damn 4s pack I could spend money on other things :)

Speed and runtimes? How about fast and long enough to break stuff.

Nick · 04.19.2010, 05:04 PM

Nice! Last question. :D

Sand paddle tyres, are they a definite yes on sand? And why did you just have them at rear?

Thanks,
Nick.

sabongi · 05.10.2010, 12:30 PM

can you guys recommend spares for the slash 4x4?
I'm in Brazil and things take 2 months to get here, so i don't wanna wait all that for a tiny little piece...

Bondonutz · 05.10.2010, 12:48 PM

If you have the reg Slash 4x4 get the bell crank, front and rear axle carriers and C-hubs and control arms. Woiuldn't hurt to have 1 or 2 of everything if your shipping situation is what it is ?

If you have the PE Slash 4x4 just get some spare arms or just buy RPM's.

I personally haven't broken anything yet, just racing. Friends have broke the steering rack/bell cranks and control arms. The plastic rear carriers look suspect to.

06.14.2010, 04:14 PM

any idea of a good gearing setup for a mamba max with a 4600kv on 2S?

not looking for high speed since it's only for racing

nitrostarter · 06.14.2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddydancool

any idea of a good gearing setup for a mamba max with a 4600kv on 2S?

not looking for high speed since it's only for racing

How big is the track?

From experience, I hope you have a heatsink and cooling fan on the motor to keep the temps in check. The CMS series motors are not adequate enough for the Slash 4x4 and the runnings temps show it. Even Castle doesn't recommend using them in the Slash 4x4. We tried a 4600 on 12/54 on 2s and temps rose to 180*F quickly...