All this goes with any Rc that you get. Except the body. But I never had any issues with all three of my slashes. It’s the most durable Rc out there. Really hard to break. I recommend it to anyone
Great job covering the Traxxas Slash. I don't own one but I know they are a very capable RC. I learned more about them in this video than any other video I've watched. Very cool!
Hey man, I saw your other comment about getting a 2wd Slash, how is it? I've been thinking about picking up a 4x4 Slash brushless but I want some ppl's opinions on the Slash, how fast is it off road? Does it go through medium tall grass okay? Ya know, small critical questions.. Like is it bashable? Like does it break easy or all the time?.. Sorry for the paragraph, just saw that you bought one and wanted to know how you feel about it..
@@Towelie42O i prefer 2wd. With 4x4 its just another thing to break. My slash has been phenomenal so far ( brushless ) . i reccomend getting a different servo cause they break easier than you would think. Also you will probably hear ticking sounds in your spur gear which is just dirt that finds its way in.. Bad design from traxxas anyway. its nothing to worry about if you clean it every now and then. It also trucks through grass surprisingly well. Pro tip, DONT GREASE THE SUSPENTION COMPONENTS as counter intuitive as it may sound the grease only attracts dirt and causes faster wear And the suspention will be smoother without it. Overall very tough truck and has been extremely reliable so far 👍
@@Towelie42O also i would not reccomend getting metal parts . the plastic is already extremely durable. Its almost mind blowing, if it takes a hard hit the plastic absorbs the impact and reduces damage. With metal once it bends it stays that way. Nor does it absorb impacts
Currently my slash 4x4 is 3S and has all RPM A-arms and bumpers. Tekno center drive shaft and stock drive shafts. I can't seem to break it so far. I've had it to the track and bash sessions sending it harder than everyone else. Once you spend $80 in upgrades you pretty much have a bulletproof unit IMO
@@joecostu1571 I love my slash 4x4, here's the best upgrades you should do- RPM A-arms, Aluminum shock caps, Aluminum motor mount, that is pretty much all you need to do to have a solid truck.
Slash is a solid platform. But my Maxx is hands down the rc I’d take if I could only take 1.. just wish it had more body shells but that cage makes it worth the lack of options for sure
I have the slash ultimate, broke about 8 of the plastic driveshafts, I ended up getting the MIP x-Duty’s, now I can’t seem to stop going through spur gears, and the pinion gear on the motor keeps spinning off no matter what I do, I’m gonna weld that crap the next time it happens. The BIGGEST problem I have with the slash is OVERHEATING!!! I’m running the stock motor and esc on a 3s lipo, I get about 9 minutes of bashing before it cuts the throttle, I’ve tried the cheap heat sink and fan combos and they help a little until the fans break. So if you had any recommendations for overheating and the spur gear problem, that would be great.
When you keep going through spur gears like that replace your motor mount plate. I had that issue on mine and I found out the plate was slight tweaked causing it to chew through gears.
Well, make sure the spur and pinion are perfectly aligned and that the mesh is set right. If it's too tight, you are more apt to get overheating. Also, if you are running in grass or doing a lot of stop and go, you may still run into heat issues. A fan is recommended, but like you discovered, the fans break too easy. You could also try a smaller pinion, but if you're going 3s, it's probably because you want more speed. A smaller pinion does the opposite.
The larger the heatsink, the greater the thermal transfer, I'd recommend drilling large holes towards the front/rear of the shell to pass air though the components, otherwise the body insulates it. ALSO, instead of using your "brakes" to slow the truck, let it coast to slow down, reverse polarity is a heat bomb.
Yes, but many models do not have waterproof components. Traxxas advertises their models as being safe in and around water. I’m just pointing out that there are still pitfalls associated with getting your Traxxas wet.
The slash is better then the rustler. The slash has way better reviews. While the rustler keeps breaking parts. I own both and my slash is by far more durable.
Don’t listen to this guy. Arrmor is cheaply made and they suck. Not as fast or durable and can’t be adjusted, tuned, they are equivalent to the rc vehicles u buy at Walmart in the toy section.
well as you can see from my previous public comment and the one person that try to tell me any different about Traxxas fell flat on their face I put them in their place because I'm sure they either work for Traxxas or they are a family member of someone that works for Traxxas and if you look at the comments you can see that they themselves prove that Traxxas is garbage they claimed Traxxas was so good but when backed into a corner they gave like little girls so again let me tell you buy armor not this Traxxas garbage
TRAXXAS IS GARBAGE ARRMOR IS 1000 TIMES BETTER I HAVE HAD THE SLASH 6 DAYS AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO PUT $60 INTO FIXING IT AND I STILL CANT DRIVE IT BUT my cousin bought the armor Big Rock the same exact day and has not had any problems with it whatsoever Traxxas is garbage I'm going to just throw mine in the garbage can because it's not worth anything after 5 days
@@Wicked_customs_cpm would you like PROOF FROM THE COMPANY that they had yo fix it less then two weeks after I got it and that's because I MADE THEM SO YEAH TRAXXAS SLASH IS ABSOLUTELY BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT GARBAGE that I sold for $50 because I wasn't go to sell that trash for a lot and screw someone else
@@raymondcrenshaw5179 yes. The fact that my first arrma the arrma notorious worked for 30 minutes till the motor blew up in it. The fact that all 15 of traxxas rc vehicles I own have never broken down. Traxxas has better technology, a 24/7 customer service number, and warranty. The fact that u can go into Walmart here and buy arrma brand rc cars on the toy aisle.
@@raymondcrenshaw5179 and if u spent 60 dollars on parts. That means u wrecked the fuck out of it because last time I bought a part. The most expensive thing was the motor which ran 60. Hell the towers are like 5 bucks a piece. Shocks are cheap. Every part runs a couple dollars.
Get the aluminum shock caps before you drive it. After you pop them off a few times. They come off even with normal driving. You will have to buy all new shocks.
I have had several Traxxas vehicles and the revo is my baby however I had a slash 2wheel and with the right set up the thing was a beast!!!!!! Loved it!!!!! The fact that you can put 2 lipos side by side really balances the weight now I would put some aluminum shocks and waterproof servos but I had no problem at all getting air!!!! And I had the hcg one so its clearly up to you bud👍
The most important thing and deal breaker: they overheat super fast preventing you from using them more than 8 mins… any 3S 4x4 vxl, the rustler, slash or stampede, they are all badly designed and their electronics are pushed to the extreme limits… which is unacceptable for such a premium brand and premium prices…
Great video. I rushed into the hobby got a basic slash 4x4 wanted something that wasn’t gonna break my bank. Well this truck has broken my bank. That 550 motor didn’t last long for me so went with brushless set up. Converted to LCG when I broke the HCG. Only original parts is rear shock tower rear bumper and diff covers. I still have the plastic ultra shocks but am looking to upgrade.
Hey man, just have a few questions for ya.. I've been thinking about picking up a 4x4 Brushless Slash as a RTR but want some honest opinions on it, like is it bashable? Like does it break easy or all the time? How fast is it offroad? And does it handle medium tall grass pretty good? Sorry for all the questions and the paragraph, I've been looking for a short course rc truck that isnt more than $350.. Something to bash around my backyard and have fun with.. Also what do you recommend to upgrade first? Anything major?
Great video! The only thing I would like to add is I find the Slash 4x4 one of the easiest user friendly models to work on in the 3S class. I went from the Slash 4x4 to the Arrma 3S and I realized I had no ides how good I had it. Just replacing the steering servo on the Arrma was a big job compared to the Slash 4x4.
Thanks for this got a2wd for my son. I want to get the 4x4 and add all up grades I can for both rc cars. New to this in this gen of rc cars but not new to the love of the sport.
I always recommend going 2s with the slash. 3s is just too much power for this 1/10th scale truck. It's also nice to have that cushion for your electronics. They'll last longer and odds are your truck will too. There's a darn good reason why tracks require you run 2s batteries. More control ability and less carnage. The slash is a great platform.
I bought the 4x4 slash about a month ago. Just the basic 4x4 ready to race. I am new to the rc world but have always thought they would be a great hobby. I was right, it's been so much fun, from researching to buying to planning upgrades(because i can, not because i have to, so far) I am very happy with my purchase, I love being able to fix something vs the throw away lifestyle we live in. I have nothing negative to say about my SLASH.
Try vw bug body proline jumps better less debree under hood bigbore shocks don't use bad lands or trenchers will give car more broken parts heavy tire and bad jumps And turns we use duratrax sc wow big difference handling jumping rooster tails of dirt off tires less broken parts less rooling made us look pro fast this car needs some slip in tires to slide around turns and for better steering we like proline tires but not for the slash. To much grip.
If you adjust them correctly, they tend to last about as long as on other RC, which is why I didn't focus on them here. Burning out a slipper clutch and stripping spur gears is not unique to the Traxxas Slash.
The Armma Typhon is a $300 entry level buggy basher. Even if it was adjustable, it would not be competitive with true track vehicles. Better to keep it simple and forget about adjusting things that won’t make much difference for 99% of the users. The Typhon is durable. Maybe you should practice driving a bit more. Anything will break if you drive it into a curb at 35 mph.
No one said anything about hitting a curb. Just me driving a typhon around my yard the shocks leaked first day. Second day esc stopped working. The range was also crappy. 300 🦌 is not just give away money. I’ve had better luck with redcat. You were bashing the trx slash and I’ve had my first one for 6 years now. I’ve only broke one spur gear bashing around.
All this goes with any Rc that you get. Except the body. But I never had any issues with all three of my slashes. It’s the most durable Rc out there. Really hard to break. I recommend it to anyone
Im planning to buy a slash 4x4 Should i do it?
Do you recommend Brush or Brushless version?
@@Towelie42O brushless all the way
@@royplat i have 2
Great job covering the Traxxas Slash. I don't own one but I know they are a very capable RC. I learned more about them in this video than any other video I've watched. Very cool!
Awesome review thats what i was looking for when thinking to get a slash 🤘🤘 thanks a bunch
You could make a fender type of thing to keep the sand and snow out instead of cutting the body other people have done that
Scorched Parts makes one. I haveone on my Slash.
I'd also suggest upgrading the servo with metal gears and installing a servo saver
I've had pretty good luck with those $20 Amazon servos.
Ya i broke my stock servo cause i hit a rock
Hey man, I saw your other comment about getting a 2wd Slash, how is it? I've been thinking about picking up a 4x4 Slash brushless but I want some ppl's opinions on the Slash, how fast is it off road? Does it go through medium tall grass okay? Ya know, small critical questions.. Like is it bashable? Like does it break easy or all the time?.. Sorry for the paragraph, just saw that you bought one and wanted to know how you feel about it..
@@Towelie42O i prefer 2wd. With 4x4 its just another thing to break. My slash has been phenomenal so far ( brushless ) . i reccomend getting a different servo cause they break easier than you would think. Also you will probably hear ticking sounds in your spur gear which is just dirt that finds its way in.. Bad design from traxxas anyway. its nothing to worry about if you clean it every now and then. It also trucks through grass surprisingly well.
Pro tip, DONT GREASE THE SUSPENTION COMPONENTS as counter intuitive as it may sound the grease only attracts dirt and causes faster wear And the suspention will be smoother without it. Overall very tough truck and has been extremely reliable so far 👍
@@Towelie42O also i would not reccomend getting metal parts . the plastic is already extremely durable. Its almost mind blowing, if it takes a hard hit the plastic absorbs the impact and reduces damage. With metal once it bends it stays that way. Nor does it absorb impacts
Currently my slash 4x4 is 3S and has all RPM A-arms and bumpers. Tekno center drive shaft and stock drive shafts. I can't seem to break it so far. I've had it to the track and bash sessions sending it harder than everyone else. Once you spend $80 in upgrades you pretty much have a bulletproof unit IMO
Can you make a list of the up grades new on this slash is in the mail
@@joecostu1571 I love my slash 4x4, here's the best upgrades you should do- RPM A-arms, Aluminum shock caps, Aluminum motor mount, that is pretty much all you need to do to have a solid truck.
How do you choose the regular vs lower center of gravity configs? When I add to cart it doesn't give those options.
hey i’m new to the hobby, i just bought my slash 4x4 today. what wheels can fit on my model so i can turn it into the monster truck?
Slash is a solid platform. But my Maxx is hands down the rc I’d take if I could only take 1.. just wish it had more body shells but that cage makes it worth the lack of options for sure
You dont race huh just bash?
Just bought one I hooked everything up but my finger was barely rested on acceleration and took off so quick
Yep, they are fast!
Traxxas is making a killing off so called upgrade replacement parts. These parts should come stock.
It's called the ultimate edition
what do you mean by wet climate
I have the slash ultimate, broke about 8 of the plastic driveshafts, I ended up getting the MIP x-Duty’s, now I can’t seem to stop going through spur gears, and the pinion gear on the motor keeps spinning off no matter what I do, I’m gonna weld that crap the next time it happens. The BIGGEST problem I have with the slash is OVERHEATING!!! I’m running the stock motor and esc on a 3s lipo, I get about 9 minutes of bashing before it cuts the throttle, I’ve tried the cheap heat sink and fan combos and they help a little until the fans break. So if you had any recommendations for overheating and the spur gear problem, that would be great.
When you keep going through spur gears like that replace your motor mount plate. I had that issue on mine and I found out the plate was slight tweaked causing it to chew through gears.
Well, make sure the spur and pinion are perfectly aligned and that the mesh is set right. If it's too tight, you are more apt to get overheating. Also, if you are running in grass or doing a lot of stop and go, you may still run into heat issues. A fan is recommended, but like you discovered, the fans break too easy. You could also try a smaller pinion, but if you're going 3s, it's probably because you want more speed. A smaller pinion does the opposite.
The larger the heatsink, the greater the thermal transfer, I'd recommend drilling large holes towards the front/rear of the shell to pass air though the components, otherwise the body insulates it. ALSO, instead of using your "brakes" to slow the truck, let it coast to slow down, reverse polarity is a heat bomb.
Link for the upgrade axles?
Just a quick question do you need to change the pinion gear when running 2s limo?
No. But you won’t get full potential of your battery which is ok. I just burnt a esc up from accidentally over gearing
A stock slash 4x4 is ready for up to 3s. Anything bigger requires upgraded gears
All rc wiff bearings getting wet will rust.
Yes, but many models do not have waterproof components. Traxxas advertises their models as being safe in and around water. I’m just pointing out that there are still pitfalls associated with getting your Traxxas wet.
@@gohobby9934 nope
The slash is better then the rustler. The slash has way better reviews. While the rustler keeps breaking parts. I own both and my slash is by far more durable.
Traxxas is GARBAGE GO WITH ARMOR
Don’t listen to this guy. Arrmor is cheaply made and they suck. Not as fast or durable and can’t be adjusted, tuned, they are equivalent to the rc vehicles u buy at Walmart in the toy section.
@@Wicked_customs_cpm and do you have proof like I have proof of Traxxas being TRASH do you have proof from the company like I have
Put gorilla tape in spits,cut rear fenders off,she still going n no junk build up
What a bunch of crap. I beat the crap out of my traxxas slash and I have never had any of these problems
well as you can see from my previous public comment and the one person that try to tell me any different about Traxxas fell flat on their face I put them in their place because I'm sure they either work for Traxxas or they are a family member of someone that works for Traxxas and if you look at the comments you can see that they themselves prove that Traxxas is garbage they claimed Traxxas was so good but when backed into a corner they gave like little girls so again let me tell you buy armor not this Traxxas garbage
TRAXXAS IS GARBAGE ARRMOR IS 1000 TIMES BETTER I HAVE HAD THE SLASH 6 DAYS AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO PUT $60 INTO FIXING IT AND I STILL CANT DRIVE IT BUT my cousin bought the armor Big Rock the same exact day and has not had any problems with it whatsoever Traxxas is garbage I'm going to just throw mine in the garbage can because it's not worth anything after 5 days
Arrmor is sh!ts. U just don’t know what you are doing. My slash has lasted for about 6 years so far with small amounts of damage
@@Wicked_customs_cpm would you like PROOF FROM THE COMPANY that they had yo fix it less then two weeks after I got it and that's because I MADE THEM SO YEAH TRAXXAS SLASH IS ABSOLUTELY BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT GARBAGE that I sold for $50 because I wasn't go to sell that trash for a lot and screw someone else
@@Wicked_customs_cpm so do you have proof from the ARMOR COMPANY like I have from the Traxxas COMPANY yes or no
@@raymondcrenshaw5179 yes. The fact that my first arrma the arrma notorious worked for 30 minutes till the motor blew up in it. The fact that all 15 of traxxas rc vehicles I own have never broken down. Traxxas has better technology, a 24/7 customer service number, and warranty. The fact that u can go into Walmart here and buy arrma brand rc cars on the toy aisle.
@@raymondcrenshaw5179 and if u spent 60 dollars on parts. That means u wrecked the fuck out of it because last time I bought a part. The most expensive thing was the motor which ran 60. Hell the towers are like 5 bucks a piece. Shocks are cheap. Every part runs a couple dollars.
Tips and tricks for driving a slash in sand.
Pick it up and shake it after your done.
Use a leaf blower lol
Thanks for this video. Very useful. I'm new to the hobby. Will start with a 2WD Slash first then take it from there.
That's smart!
Get the aluminum shock caps before you drive it. After you pop them off a few times. They come off even with normal driving. You will have to buy all new shocks.
I have had several Traxxas vehicles and the revo is my baby however I had a slash 2wheel and with the right set up the thing was a beast!!!!!! Loved it!!!!! The fact that you can put 2 lipos side by side really balances the weight now I would put some aluminum shocks and waterproof servos but I had no problem at all getting air!!!! And I had the hcg one so its clearly up to you bud👍
@@mikepyatt5424 Got the aluminum shock caps! Thanks for the tip
@@scu-dub I agree. Finally got my Slash 2WD in time for Christmas. Soooo much fun. Upgraded the servo after the first run! Love it.
So, what's your thoughts about the Slash 4x4 Ultimate when compared to the 4x4 VXL? Thanks.
The most important thing and deal breaker: they overheat super fast preventing you from using them more than 8 mins… any 3S 4x4 vxl, the rustler, slash or stampede, they are all badly designed and their electronics are pushed to the extreme limits… which is unacceptable for such a premium brand and premium prices…
Kevin Talbot shows a technique to strengthen rc bodies using fibreglass mesh plasterer's tape and shoe goo. Works like a charm
Great video. I rushed into the hobby got a basic slash 4x4 wanted something that wasn’t gonna break my bank. Well this truck has broken my bank. That 550 motor didn’t last long for me so went with brushless set up. Converted to LCG when I broke the HCG. Only original parts is rear shock tower rear bumper and diff covers. I still have the plastic ultra shocks but am looking to upgrade.
Hey man, just have a few questions for ya.. I've been thinking about picking up a 4x4 Brushless Slash as a RTR but want some honest opinions on it, like is it bashable? Like does it break easy or all the time? How fast is it offroad? And does it handle medium tall grass pretty good? Sorry for all the questions and the paragraph, I've been looking for a short course rc truck that isnt more than $350.. Something to bash around my backyard and have fun with.. Also what do you recommend to upgrade first? Anything major?
You can bash but you can't bash it like it's Maxx or anything. Each vehicle has its purpose and this one is all around vehicle.
Great video! The only thing I would like to add is I find the Slash 4x4 one of the easiest user friendly models to work on in the 3S class. I went from the Slash 4x4 to the Arrma 3S and I realized I had no ides how good I had it. Just replacing the steering servo on the Arrma was a big job compared to the Slash 4x4.
Traxxas is GARBAGE
@@raymondcrenshaw5179 arma fan boy 😂😂😂💩🤦♂️
Arrma is trash. Ask me how I know.
Thanks for this got a2wd for my son. I want to get the 4x4 and add all up grades I can for both rc cars. New to this in this gen of rc cars but not new to the love of the sport.
I always recommend going 2s with the slash. 3s is just too much power for this 1/10th scale truck. It's also nice to have that cushion for your electronics. They'll last longer and odds are your truck will too. There's a darn good reason why tracks require you run 2s batteries. More control ability and less carnage. The slash is a great platform.
Thanks! Just the info I was looking for. Total newbie, and I bought a used one from a friend.
You can program the 3s for a reduced max throttle (limiter). After learning some trigger discipline, remove limiter.
I love my slash 4x4 im running mine on 8s
thats a little bit too muc h
Haha awesome
I'm now running 16s on my slash 4x4 I have 2 motors direct drive to each diff both ESCs are 8s compatible
Scratches just make it look more bad ass for me
Gives it Character
I just put a couple holes in the body and that sort of helped with the air flow And it didn't catch as much
Can u do a review on enoze 201e
Low sea ITS PRONOUNCED LOW SEA
Very educational!
Great video!
I just got mine two weeks ago thx for the video
That was helpfully.
I bought the 4x4 slash about a month ago. Just the basic 4x4 ready to race. I am new to the rc world but have always thought they would be a great hobby. I was right, it's been so much fun, from researching to buying to planning upgrades(because i can, not because i have to, so far) I am very happy with my purchase, I love being able to fix something vs the throw away lifestyle we live in. I have nothing negative to say about my SLASH.
Try vw bug body proline jumps better less debree under hood bigbore shocks don't use bad lands or trenchers will give car more broken parts heavy tire and bad jumps And turns we use duratrax sc wow big difference handling jumping rooster tails of dirt off tires less broken parts less rooling made us look pro fast this car needs some slip in tires to slide around turns and for better steering we like proline tires but not for the slash. To much grip.
so you can take small jumps right ?
Small jumps, no problem. Bigger jumps and faster speed leads to parachuting due to the body.
@@gohobby9934 okay
Voice audio on the quiet side bud
Thanks For Video I Found It Vary Helpful
These are none of the problems I have with my slash like for instants The slipper clutch burns out super easily along with the transmission
If you adjust them correctly, they tend to last about as long as on other RC, which is why I didn't focus on them here. Burning out a slipper clutch and stripping spur gears is not unique to the Traxxas Slash.
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Nice review
I am on the edge of wanting a slash 4x4 or a Traxxas TRX4…
If you get a trx4 id recommend getting a motor upgrade from Holmes Hobbies
We’re can you get the big Traxxas slash
You have to make it. It's a custom build. I'm assuming your talking about the one with the monster tires.
And you mentioned the arrma typhon. Their definitely not durable and hardly adjustable. Don’t listen to this guy.
The Armma Typhon is a $300 entry level buggy basher. Even if it was adjustable, it would not be competitive with true track vehicles. Better to keep it simple and forget about adjusting things that won’t make much difference for 99% of the users. The Typhon is durable. Maybe you should practice driving a bit more. Anything will break if you drive it into a curb at 35 mph.
No one said anything about hitting a curb. Just me driving a typhon around my yard the shocks leaked first day. Second day esc stopped working. The range was also crappy. 300 🦌 is not just give away money. I’ve had better luck with redcat. You were bashing the trx slash and I’ve had my first one for 6 years now. I’ve only broke one spur gear bashing around.
@@withlinbarhm1627 You do realize with the new revisions most of that stuff was fixed? You are talking about issues that are no longer on the car.
You forgot to mention that the drive shafts suck
I’ve actually only had to replace 2 in all my years of running these cars. But yes, it’s not the greatest driveshaft!
Thx for the video I need to to know these things
thank you i needed this video!
any shocks you recommend? I was looking into this and liked the adjustable coil type - just not sure what to look for after that?
Stock shocks work great. Been owning a slash 4x4 Vxl for about 5 years now and only thing I’ve ever had to do it add shock oil to them.
Proline makes the powerstroke shocks and there a great upgrade
I like the car I want one to give me one for free
You forgot to mention The Arrma Vorteks 3s BLX