Slash 4x4 Thread - Page 3 - RC-Monster Forums

kazuaki · 02.17.2010, 11:28 PM

I ran my Slash 4x4 (MMM/2650/4s) in the sand dunes this weekend. It was a blast for a while. But the rear paddles and possibly too tight slipper destroyed my rear half shafts. I need something that will hold up better. The Losi 8ight shocks worked awesome though!!

Bondonutz · 02.18.2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Did you want to know about the rx box or the esc?

Yes pleeze
Was curious what guys are using for a RX box w/a M.M.M. install ?

kazuaki · 02.18.2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Yes pleeze
Was curious what guys are using for a RX box w/a M.M.M. install ?

I installed the Rustler/Stampede RX box and didn't like it. As you can see from my pics, I'm running naked now

pinkpanda3310 · 02.18.2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bondonutz

Yes pleeze
Was curious what guys are using for a RX box w/a M.M.M. install ?

Aah, my bad, it's a space thing isn't it?

02.18.2010, 05:37 PM

thanks for the info guys, i put it together last night with a mamba pro,found out it wouldnt work on 3s only 2s,i called cc there customer service is great,sending me another one,so i slapped the monster on it until i get the pro,i stuffed it between the rx box and motor,its a neu 1512 1.5d/f on 2s.3s,4s,ill try to put some videos on youtube later,,,,

Bondonutz · 02.18.2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by erevo15151y

thanks for the info guys, i put it together last night with a mamba pro,found out it wouldnt work on 3s only 2s,i called cc there customer service is great,sending me another one,so i slapped the monster on it until i get the pro,i stuffed it between the rx box and motor,its a neu 1512 1.5d/f on 2s.3s,4s,ill try to put some videos on youtube later,,,,

looks good, curious to see the video.

02.18.2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bondonutz

looks good, curious to see the video.

i have some goofy vids at www.youtube.com/giagi26101 i think that link will work,ill get some of the slash a soon as i can

_paralyzed_ · 02.18.2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kazuaki

I ran my Slash 4x4 (MMM/2650/4s) in the sand dunes this weekend. It was a blast for a while. But the rear paddles and possibly too tight slipper destroyed my rear half shafts. I need something that will hold up better. The Losi 8ight shocks worked awesome though!!

Man, I don't care how tight your slipper is, if you're running in sand and snap axles your axles are weak. I hate slippers and I hate weak drivetrains. Poopy deal.

BrianG · 02.18.2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kazuaki

I ran my Slash 4x4 (MMM/2650/4s) in the sand dunes this weekend. It was a blast for a while. But the rear paddles and possibly too tight slipper destroyed my rear half shafts. I need something that will hold up better. The Losi 8ight shocks worked awesome though!!

Just out of curiosity; are you running the center diff in there? Because running a solid center with dissimilar diameter tires can place a lot of stress on the drivetrain in general. But that's probably not why the rear shaft snapped; that's probably caused by the greater traction of those paddles. CVDs would help that a lot. I've never been a fan of the smaller slider shafts; they are just too weak to handle serious power IMO.

02.18.2010, 06:58 PM

pinion is mod 8 pitch 32,what is a good cool running gear ratio/ i have a 18t on there now stock spur,1512 1.5d thanks,..

kazuaki · 02.19.2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Just out of curiosity; are you running the center diff in there? Because running a solid center with dissimilar diameter tires can place a lot of stress on the drivetrain in general. But that's probably not why the rear shaft snapped; that's probably caused by the greater traction of those paddles. CVDs would help that a lot. I've never been a fan of the smaller slider shafts; they are just too weak to handle serious power IMO.

No center diff, the thing would be useless with only rear paddles and a center diff. Can you say Front Wheel Drive?

I was aware of the issues with different tire diameters, but I figured it wouldn't matter much in the soft sand. I mean worse case, the truck has to spin the fronts a bit faster, which shouldn't be too hard. You should have seen the truck after the back end broke. I tried driving it as a front wheel drive for a minute. Hilarious...

phatmonk · 02.21.2010, 11:02 AM

Here is what I have done so far.I have tried it on 4s and its awesome.WOT is not advised!I have been driving it on 2s and it is a blast.I plan to put in a alloy Motor mount and swaybars.Checked my diffs and shimmed when needed.Shimmed the axels behind the hex adapter,tightened all loose screws.The radio box does crowd the steering servo wire though.I will end up notching it.

ClodMaxx · 02.24.2010, 11:34 AM

has anyone heard a date yet for cvd's?

Shark413 · 02.24.2010, 06:17 PM

In case you missed it here is a thread I posted on the Traxxas forum.

It won't make your truck faster or stronger but this optional Traxxas part is very cool. It is the optional clear gear cover and besides looking cool, it allows you to see if there are rocks, dirt, etc. in your pinion/spur gears. I have sealed both ends of the driveline (heat shrink on the driveshaft, plugged the water drain holes and the foam plug for the diff hole but still dirt, sand and rocks get into the gears. Now I can take a quick look and see if I need to get in there and clean out the junk.

Overdriven · 02.24.2010, 06:19 PM

FLM has 4X4 specific CVD's availible now. Slash 2x4 cvd's can be adapted if you grind the diff cups down to prevent binding when the suspension is fully extended. Traxxas hasn't announced the release date of theirs yet, that I've heard anyway.