Slash 4x4 Thread

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

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...

+1 had a buddy try this and failed miserably with a toasted motor.

ok i will try with a 3500 i have here before making any move on buying a new motor.

it's an OK size track made for 1/10th.

[nitrostarter]

Stick with the 3500 VXL motor. Much better off for now.

I run a Nue 1509/1Y and love it!

[Bondonutz]

The TRX 3500 still gets pretty hot but works well. Get a heat sink on it for good measure.

I'm running a 1509 2Y in both of mine on 3s and they run ambiant temps pack after pack.

[gtxracer]

Sorry if I'm late to the party, but can anyone tell me how well these run on 3s, right out of the box? And what needs to be upgraded right away? I will only race it a tiny bit, it's mostly for messing around on a budget when I'm out camping and stuff like that. Sold off all my high dollar RC stuff and just want something relatively cheap, easy, durable, and fun right now.

[Bondonutz]

In stock trim they run fine on 3s but use BrianG speed calc to gear conservatively because the motor tends to get hot. Get a heat sink also.

[Chadworkz]

I agree with whoever said it, either put some sand-paddles on the front of that thing and make some deflectors to double-side tape to the body to keep the sand out of the internals of the truck, or at least run the sand-blades on the front...the front is rarely on the ground anyway, and with the blades, you will get MUCH better steering, and have zero wheel-speed difference issues.

[phatmonk]

Whats the best shock position/setup for lowering the Slash 4X4 for onroad speed runs.Just move the shocks to the outside mounting position?I have Pro-line powerstroke shocks.

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by phatmonk

Whats the best shock position/setup for lowering the Slash 4X4 for onroad speed runs.Just move the shocks to the outside mounting position?I have Pro-line powerstroke shocks.

YUP, And add at least 8oz of weight to the front. With stock body I couldn't get it over 60mph with it getting airborne.
I put on a Losi dirt oval body and clicked off 2 runs back to back at 84mph.
Third run my 1509 NEU's magnet let go

[phatmonk]

Thanks.I am runnin a MMM CC Neu 2650 on 4s.Just gotta be aware of the massive power it has because we all know its gonna be hard on the drivetrain.It actually snapped the front axles.

[Bondonutz]

I was running 5s with the 1509 till she popped. A 2650 on 4s will be the next power plant experiment myself, should be entertaining ??!!

[Nick]

I've been running the MMM2200kv on 3s, with 16/40t gearing.







Mad power! Nice and quick to. :D Love it.

[bruce750i]

^Don't look now, but your foam is hanging out.^

84 Mph very nice Bondo! Looks like that dirt O body was the ticket.

[Nick]

Here's mine. :)

[reno911]

So I just picked up another Slash 4x4 on RCTech. This thing will have one purpose and that purpose is to compete with Nick here and see how much of the truck will survive on 30+ ft jumps and ridiculous bashing.