I've owned both before, and what I will say is simple: If you're looking for straight line speed and ultimate grip on imperfect terrain, get the 4wd version! If you're looking for more of a challenge on any terrain, even asphalt, get the 2wd version! Both are fun in their own ways, you can't go wrong!
Which one is more durable? I like the 2wd for its simplicity and the driving challenge, but not sure if it is as good as the 4wd for bashing, the 4wd looks to be built differently
@@PhoenixStarks392 2wd is usually slightly more efficient because the motor only has to spin 2 wheels. But DO NOT let this change your mind about which one to buy.
2 wheel drive is certainly more fun and it also teaches you that the throttle isn't an on off switch. 4 wheel drive has much better braking. 2wd brakes are bad which in turn again makes you (eventually) into a better driver.
well i agree on the 2wd is better for learning control, i have a 2wd 2 stroke rc car and it is a blast trying to exit a corner and not spinning out while the clutch engages, but 4wd has much better braking and is easier to drive which can also make it super fun to just send it in and out of corners.
My $80 2wd monster truck with super soft suspensions drifts so easily it's so much fun. Especially on wet pavement, or even simply cold pavement at sunset or those in the shade. I'm actually going to go against reason and equip hard compound tires on it for the winter for even less grip in the snow and turn a monster truck into a drift car. No 3s lipo required. Just a ton of brushes and a 7.4 lith ion and play it like Gran Turismo.
Just got a 2wd Slash, what i did that helps is installing the module into your tqi control and adjusted braking sensitivity down to 60% and throttle sensitivity to 70%. Helps significantly
@PHOENIX STARKS my 2wd vxl brushless runs for about 40 minutes on 3s lipos 5000 mah and up. Not sure why dude gets 20 minutes out of his truck. I'm laying on the throttle as well bashing in grass.
@@chief_sevenbears4335 because 2s 4000mah. I'm now running a 3s 5000mah and I'm getting 30 minutes+ We race pretty hard. Lots of full throttle. Not much of a basher.
@Ethan Walker i have a 4x4 stampede and i had my drive shaft out before and its a blast in 2wd. Being that the motor and drive components are in the middle of the chassis on the 4wd model, it handles better than a factory 2wd with the motor behind the rear end. Id imagine the slash 4x4 would handle better than my stampede on the pavement. Also, i packed my rear differential with 20 million weight fluid, so it acts like a heavy limited slip. That helps. Or you could put a spool in if you want
4wd is going to perform objectively better and kick butt on most surfaces, but if you want more subjective fun and challenge, 2wd is the way to go IMO. I absolutely love sliding the tail out on a 2wd on loose surfaces, counter steering and modulating throttle to "find grip." When you run a fast clean lap, you really feel like you earned it.
rawiswar1969able short course trucks can not do wheelies box stock, maybe bigger and better tires with a good system and battery it will. But i just put im my new stuff so i will just have to see.
Cool Aid67 I have a completely stock RWD rustler, if I floor the gas, (just pull the trigger on the remote all the way done) my rustler flips backwards and does a wheelie. However I do not have a wheelie bar so it destroys the back spoiler.
4:22 - 6:38 Was pure gold. I've been pimping 2WD for a long time for exactly the reasons you listed during this span. I don't mind working on my trucks. I know it's part of the hobby. That being said, if I don't have to and can save some money by having to buy less parts, I'm all about it. So it's 2WD for me on bashers for sure. Plus I think 2WD makes you learn to be a better driver developing that trigger finger control vs 4WD which is largely point & shoot.
You must not be abusing those trucks then. 2WD slash will get stuck on 5 inches of grass, 4x4 doesn't. You aren't 'pimping' your trucks, you're just dealing with them.
@@BlueOvals24 I mean to each their own. I still like 2WD. I have 2 rigs that are 4WD. They're nice too. If you're all about 4WD, cool. But the things I stated at the time in a post that's now 2 years ago are still true. There is less in the car. There are less things in it to break. They are easier to work & wrench on. That being said. Nobody would deny what you said. Everybody knows that a 4WD can perform better in various terrains & overall handles better. Best part is you get to choose what you like. If it's 4WD. Cool. Do your thing.
@@sudsrc8261 My main thing against 2WD like I said is how on the slash it gets hung up on just slightly tall grass. Yes they're lighter, cheaper, easier to work on but imo the best part about this hobby is the driving and so far my experience with 2WD hasn't been good. That being said I am still considering 2WD for my next one. I currently only have a TRX4 and want to get something I can rip at a park or take to an indoor track in the summer. Do you have any recommendations both 2WD and 4WD? Because right now I'm considering a 4WD Stampede or maybe 2WD slash because there's a kit to make it a monster truck, I'm sure it won't get hung up on grass if it were taller. I'm sorry if my first comment came off as aggressive, like you said each to their own, I just think it's a bit strange to praise 2WD.
I would still recommend the 4x4. It has a lot of grip and goes a long way. On the 2wd, to go through sand, i had to use much more throttle.on the 4x4, it was easy work
I have a replacement servo for my slash but my stock is still ok. I don't bash it, just smaller jumps and offroad runs. That's probably why I still have my stock. I believe it's 3 years old now. It's the thicker body Dodge ram one with the high center of gravity and I got the lcg but never installed it yet.
I got tired of 2wd. The wheelies would drive me crazy lol. I like to go fast on the street and from a take off my sc10 would wheelie like crazy back in the days. But when driving on dirt it was a blast. I just picked up the Infraction Arrma with a 6S Battery and that car is a beast. Not too hard to handle for it's power and no wheelies. Lol
Anthony Bush yes sir I mean don’t get me wrong the notorious is a destroyer of souls 😂 but I love drifting my vxl 2wd and jumping right after a nasty drift just a little more then triple backflips and front flips! I’ll never sell either of them! Got my m2c chassis and aluminum braces ready to go in the notorious just haven’t made time yet.. but I’m excited for it for sure!! 😁
I prefer 2wd all around, way more fun to drift and do wheelies. Some 4x4 do wheelies like my hoss but my 2wd slash is so fun. My 4x4 slash brushed is pretty fun everywhere but concrete and grass. My 2wd slash does wheelies and can drift on pavement, especially dirt and snow, so fun. I prefer 2wd
Get both if you can afford. The slash series is an rc gem. My 4x4 broke alot more my than my 2wd but that's because it has more traction and better handling so I push it harder. The 2wd is so fun but you gotta have skills. Both are great
I’ve owned several of both 2wd and 4x4 models and if you’re considering the two I would always go with a 4x4. For the most part they’re better in most situations
For the Slash platform especially, 4x4 is the only option unless you only drive on pavement or really compact and hard dirt or really short grass. I had a 2WD and got stuck on 5 inches of grass, and since I spend part of the year just bashing in parks, the traction is so much better. And even on pavement the 4x4 prevails because of breaking. Saving a few bucks is always something to consider, but you sacrifice too much by not picking the 4x4.
My 4x4 Slash primarily sits on the shelf until race day (yeah I know gimmie a break lol), my 2WD is my go to for bashing cheaper and its more fun sliding around like a goon.
All i can say is if you’re worried about cost in an rc car you need a new hobby. Maybe finger painting or knitting? I have 3 of the worst/best/expensive hobbies, Rc cars,drones and air planes. But i never complain or question cost because i knew what i was getting myself into. On the other end great video showing the pros and cons i was considering getting a 2wd slash to beaf up and make a drag racing slash 😂
Center diff mainly gives better adjustability. A looser center diff will give you more off-power steering and traction at the expense of on-power steering and acceleration. A tighter one will give better on-power steering and acceleration but will reduce off-power steering and reduce rear traction on power. On a high-bite surface a tight center diff won't feel any different from a center spool (no diff), while a loose one will make the car better able to turn when coasting but less able to turn while accelerating. On a low bite surface, a loose center diff will make the car significantly more controllable. Differential tuning makes DRASTIC differences in how your car handles so if you want to start tuning how your car handles you'll want to start with the diffs to get the car in the ballpark of your preferred settings and then adjust the suspension to fine-tune it and get it fully dialed in.
4x4 is best, 2wd are wild on 3s. I just got my daughters old stampede back up and running went from brushed to vxl, it’s insane now on 3s. How’s the 313? Raining today in the 814. ✌️
@@wakkyd7460 the 4x4 is great for racing and at the track but if things break its a beach to fix the 2wheel is super easy to keep working and cheaper to repair. But i guess i would go with 4x4
Michael Mack can u tell me which one is better in ur opinion I just got in to rc and I don’t race or drive and I have a lot of grass and snow so can u tell me which one is better for both of those
I do as well. I race mine and recently won in the A main at my local track. It was crazy close between me and a buddy in his slash. Only beat him by 2 seconds.
2wd vxl with TSM takes 2wd to another level of course still not a 4x4, but it has the capability to keep going when at times it just would not be able to without TSM , I was not a believer in the system, the hole principle behind it was totally against 2wd but once I decided to upgrade I can honestly say I have no regrets, I do have a stock slash for company and all I can say is wow
Wanna know how to tell the difference between a 4wd and 2wd slash from the surface? Look at the rims. On basemodel 1/10 2wd slashes, there are thick 5-spoke rims while on 4wd slashes, those 5-spoke rims are cut in half and have 10 spokes.
another way to tell is by looking at where the shocks connect on the front arms, on the 2wd they screw in the middle, but on the 4wd they go right on the front of the arm
I have a 2wd Slash Rob Macachren edition with the Ram body I bought back in 2012 or 13 and I never knew this, it came with the split spoke rims that are on the 4wd.
I have a ecx torment 4x4 brushless and a 2wd slash VXL. Both are fun but I wish I had just gotten a slash 4x4 as there’s more parts than the torment. The torment has the worst designed front bumper. Bottom pops out all the time. Next will be a bandit VXL or other buggy. I love RC
I love both, but i love the challenge of Driving a 2wd. Yes, it takes more skill. So especially if youre planning to do comp. Racing, you should start with a 2wd., because you will get more skill, and if youre then Driving 4wd, you will be faster with both than if you would start with 4wd..
I would love to see a 2WD set up that actually has four wheel brakes. I wonder if that’s something I can make work with the slash being set up the way it is with the whole modular chassis design. Probably need to find some sort of disc brake that can be attached to a cut center driveshaft, and set to the same trigger as throttle.
The slash wasn't my first car, but I've been meaning to get one, and I didn't know whether to get the 2x4 or the 4x4. Thanks. This video ja helped a lot.
IMO it's a pretty dated platform. You could do better. If you're getting 2wd? For the same price you can get the Losi 22S SCT. Better chassis. 4WD? You could get the Arrma Senton 3S for about $100 less.
Madara Uchiha You should get the 4x4. I have the 2wd vxl and the thing gets stuck in grass. Even when I have 2 and a half in badland tires on it. 4x4 is definitely the way to go. Make sure to get the brushless as well.
@@Cardiakk bruh when bashing plastic is a better form to go you want flexibility over stiffness that aluminum or metal offers. If you hit a rock off a jump or on road that Ridgid metal will bend you ain't fixing that money wasted on looking pretty. But to each there own
If you are the type of person to not know which one you want, trust me go with a 4x4... Rear wheel drive is really fun sometimes. 4 wheel drive is always fun. If you end up falling in love with the RC hobby, then you will end up getting different vehicles for different situations. A newbie should be getting a vehicle good for every situation.
One important thing to note, the 2wd is way easier to clean. The amount of crap those tires kick up inside your bodyshell (and car itself) makes it an archeological exevation every time you drive. Slash is very hard to keep clean and so with the 2wd it’s littarly half the job. Also the reduced weight of the 2wd makes it less likely for the notorious front suspension arms to break.
Me having both, the 2wd is fun and all on road, but if you want a more controllable more capable car, go with the 4x4, and if you have a 4x4 and want a 2wd, just take the center drive shaft out and your basically there
How to make both Slash 2WD and 4x4 HCG models handle about the same? With the 2WD slash you want to buy Traxxas pink dot front springs and 25 weight shock oil. With the 4x4 you want to run 40 weight oil in the back and leave the stock 30 weight up front. The next part is important. On both trucks you want to adjust the rear camber to have just under a degree of negative camber. On the front you want a degree of negative camber. The stiffer front springs will reduce body roll allot and make the truck MICH more stable, the stock softer rear springs will allow the back end to swing out like a real SC truck. With the above mentioned settings applied to the 4x4 it'll handle in much the same manner, on throttle the 4x4 will have inder steer going into turns under power on pavement! And off throttle it'll get light in the back end making it easier to drift on pavement. The 4x4 HCG is actually a more stable platform then the 2wd HCG is but now both trucks will handle roughly the same.
I have a slash 2wd and a UDR. The slash is always an easy fix. Takes no times to fix and its gentle on my wallet... 4x4 and 2wd are 2 different things, thwy dont drive and react the same way. I also think it takes more time to learn how to drive a 2wd then a 4x4. The 2wd always want to fish taill, learning trottle control is key.
The reason most 2WD "fishtail" is because of unbalanced weight. With all 4WD vehicles, the motor is between the front & rear driveshafts, thus helping to keep the front/rear weight better balanced. Most 2WD vehicles (with the exception of buggies) have the motor behind the rear driveshafts, thus giving a rear-weight bias, which leads to the aforementioned "fishtailing"...simple physics.
Lol. I use to race mini T's about 10 years ago. Throttle control on vary fast rc's is key. Without knowing that you can dump, it flip it or wreck it badly. Now I can say from racing them and now having a 4x4 slash. 4x4 react completely different. In some ways I like 2wd and others I like 4x4. One thing people forget to say. When they try to say people that have 4x4 can't drive rc are wrong on. Is that they do tend to dump easier. Due to the extra grip. Witch comes back to what you said. Throttle control.
Both are fun. 2wd is more of a difficult driving experience which many think is more realistic and fun. The 4wd easier to drive and bash around. Both fun but different
I have a 4wd traxxas rally car it can go damn near anywhere my other 4wd trucks can go because I raised the body so the tires wouldn’t rub the the under side of the body when compressed I drive it over gravel and up hills and it’s completely stock !
I have the 4wd Slash and one thing I notice when looking for parts. Its easier for the 4wd and they ain't that much more expensive in my opinion. Atleast on the 4wd model, the suspension can be universal from front to rear and same with the wheels. But not for the 2wd version, you forgot to mention that in the video.
Great video! Would love to hear your take on the age old question "Which one is faster? and which one has better acceleration all else being equal?" ;)
Hi Daryl! If all was equal (ESC, Motor & LiPo), the 2WD would have the weight and drivetrain drag advantage, possibly allowing a taller gearing without overheating. In a drag race where surface traction isn't an issue, and you can keep the 2WD front wheels down, the 2WD should win every time. Consider this; the new'er Traxxas VXL 2WD models (Rustler, Bandit, etc.) are rated for 70MPH! Traxxas has no 1/10 4X4 models that can match those speeds. -Brett
Hey, I'm just wondering about the suspension on them. The one on the left (2WD) looks to be higher and have larger suspension travel than the 4x4. If that true or just an optical illusion?
It just looks that way, they both have the same amount of travel and use the same shocks. Their chassis are setup a little different and the 2WD sits higher so it looks like it has more travel, but it doesn't. -Brett
Four wheel drive for traction, two wheel drive for action! Lol!😀
I like it!
-Brett
The Ringmaster yepper
Unless your off road.
2wd are rubbish. 4 wd better for action too
Piranha man noob
Remember when driving a 2wd rc, turn right to go left
Not true your steering trim must be spun wrong
1000 subscriber challenge with no videos bruh thats not what he meant
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I've owned both before, and what I will say is simple:
If you're looking for straight line speed and ultimate grip on imperfect terrain, get the 4wd version!
If you're looking for more of a challenge on any terrain, even asphalt, get the 2wd version!
Both are fun in their own ways, you can't go wrong!
Which one is more durable? I like the 2wd for its simplicity and the driving challenge, but not sure if it is as good as the 4wd for bashing, the 4wd looks to be built differently
Is there any different in battery life between 4wd and 2wd?
@@PhoenixStarks392 2wd is usually slightly more efficient because the motor only has to spin 2 wheels. But DO NOT let this change your mind about which one to buy.
@@PhoenixStarks392 Huge difference. Simple, less friction and weight
I bought a 2wd from him good guy, I love the challenge of the 2wd, makes beautiful drifting!
2 wheel drive is certainly more fun and it also teaches you that the throttle isn't an on off switch.
4 wheel drive has much better braking. 2wd brakes are bad which in turn again makes you (eventually) into a better driver.
well i agree on the 2wd is better for learning control, i have a 2wd 2 stroke rc car and it is a blast trying to exit a corner and not spinning out while the clutch engages, but 4wd has much better braking and is easier to drive which can also make it super fun to just send it in and out of corners.
My $80 2wd monster truck with super soft suspensions drifts so easily it's so much fun. Especially on wet pavement, or even simply cold pavement at sunset or those in the shade. I'm actually going to go against reason and equip hard compound tires on it for the winter for even less grip in the snow and turn a monster truck into a drift car. No 3s lipo required. Just a ton of brushes and a 7.4 lith ion and play it like Gran Turismo.
Just got a 2wd Slash, what i did that helps is installing the module into your tqi control and adjusted braking sensitivity down to 60% and throttle sensitivity to 70%. Helps significantly
Is there any different in battery life between 4wd and 2wd?
@@PhoenixStarks392 with a 4000mah lipo i average about 15-20 minutes on both depending on how much you're on the throttle.
@PHOENIX STARKS my 2wd vxl brushless runs for about 40 minutes on 3s lipos 5000 mah and up. Not sure why dude gets 20 minutes out of his truck. I'm laying on the throttle as well bashing in grass.
@@chief_sevenbears4335 because 2s 4000mah.
I'm now running a 3s 5000mah and I'm getting 30 minutes+
We race pretty hard. Lots of full throttle. Not much of a basher.
@@90Kenny I've got some 2s and still get 30+ minutes idk maybe my luck of cell quality in the battery.
I just bought the 4x4 thinking if I wanted a 2x4 I could just take out the center driveshaft.
Ethan Walker yes is does work, just take out the center driveshaft.
Good to know
@Ethan Walker i have a 4x4 stampede and i had my drive shaft out before and its a blast in 2wd. Being that the motor and drive components are in the middle of the chassis on the 4wd model, it handles better than a factory 2wd with the motor behind the rear end. Id imagine the slash 4x4 would handle better than my stampede on the pavement. Also, i packed my rear differential with 20 million weight fluid, so it acts like a heavy limited slip. That helps. Or you could put a spool in if you want
No you cant
or the front diff
4wd is going to perform objectively better and kick butt on most surfaces, but if you want more subjective fun and challenge, 2wd is the way to go IMO. I absolutely love sliding the tail out on a 2wd on loose surfaces, counter steering and modulating throttle to "find grip." When you run a fast clean lap, you really feel like you earned it.
I have both and I like both but the 4x4 is just the best
Wich is faster
Why
say what???
I love my 2wd the wheelies I can pull are insane.
rawiswar1969able short course trucks can not do wheelies box stock, maybe bigger and better tires with a good system and battery it will. But i just put im my new stuff so i will just have to see.
@@johnfamulski6925 your right I had to get an 2 cell lipo to get my truck to wheelie.
Cool Aid67 I have a completely stock RWD rustler, if I floor the gas, (just pull the trigger on the remote all the way done) my rustler flips backwards and does a wheelie. However I do not have a wheelie bar so it destroys the back spoiler.
@@rawiswar1969able my bandit 2wd did it by reversing and going foward
I got a 2wd slash 5 days ago and put a hobby wing max10 in it yesterday. Running on a 2s i can do wheelies with ease😂
4x4 Of Course..! Where The Road Ends, That's Where The Fun Begins..!!😁
only if you cant drive!! lol
My 8yr Old Daughter Can Drive Any Of My Rc's, So Anyone Can Drive..Lol!
4:22 - 6:38 Was pure gold. I've been pimping 2WD for a long time for exactly the reasons you listed during this span. I don't mind working on my trucks. I know it's part of the hobby. That being said, if I don't have to and can save some money by having to buy less parts, I'm all about it. So it's 2WD for me on bashers for sure. Plus I think 2WD makes you learn to be a better driver developing that trigger finger control vs 4WD which is largely point & shoot.
Yes, 100% agree, 2WD really forces you to develop those trigger finger skills. Well said SudsRC.
-Brett
SudsRC Yepper!
You must not be abusing those trucks then. 2WD slash will get stuck on 5 inches of grass, 4x4 doesn't. You aren't 'pimping' your trucks, you're just dealing with them.
@@BlueOvals24 I mean to each their own. I still like 2WD. I have 2 rigs that are 4WD. They're nice too. If you're all about 4WD, cool. But the things I stated at the time in a post that's now 2 years ago are still true. There is less in the car. There are less things in it to break. They are easier to work & wrench on. That being said. Nobody would deny what you said. Everybody knows that a 4WD can perform better in various terrains & overall handles better. Best part is you get to choose what you like. If it's 4WD. Cool. Do your thing.
@@sudsrc8261 My main thing against 2WD like I said is how on the slash it gets hung up on just slightly tall grass. Yes they're lighter, cheaper, easier to work on but imo the best part about this hobby is the driving and so far my experience with 2WD hasn't been good. That being said I am still considering 2WD for my next one. I currently only have a TRX4 and want to get something I can rip at a park or take to an indoor track in the summer. Do you have any recommendations both 2WD and 4WD? Because right now I'm considering a 4WD Stampede or maybe 2WD slash because there's a kit to make it a monster truck, I'm sure it won't get hung up on grass if it were taller. I'm sorry if my first comment came off as aggressive, like you said each to their own, I just think it's a bit strange to praise 2WD.
2wd brushless paddles in sand is king. I love it
the 2 wheel drive will make you a better wheelman.
Alao dont be afraid to weight jack the front to keep the nose down. ;)
My left ear enjoyed this
same
I have both types of RCs.. 4wd is good in traction but i really love 2wd cus it's little bit hard to controll & it's funny.. ❤️😊
And expensive
Just picked up a traxxas slash fox edition 2wd VXL last week. No regrets, FTW!!!
Awesome! Congrats on the truck, you'll love it. VXL too, so you have 3S power baby! #SENDIT
-Brett
Great informational video Brett keep it up....I do love my Traxxas stuff....
I would still recommend the 4x4. It has a lot of grip and goes a long way. On the 2wd, to go through sand, i had to use much more throttle.on the 4x4, it was easy work
True but the 2wd simply wins in simplicity imo
Both cars are great. I sold my 2 WD too fast, so I just bought another slash back, this time an Ultimate 4x4. Love these rigs👊
The Max make sure to add another Servo! First modification I did to mine and it saved me from rebuilding the servo a lot!
Nic Jenkinson If it breaks I’ll fix it👍🏻
I have a replacement servo for my slash but my stock is still ok. I don't bash it, just smaller jumps and offroad runs. That's probably why I still have my stock. I believe it's 3 years old now. It's the thicker body Dodge ram one with the high center of gravity and I got the lcg but never installed it yet.
I have a 4wd and it is insane. I could not imagine just having a 2wd.
Mine is 2wd it really works well the point is it doesn't matter if you have a 2wd or 4wd the car always depends on you not the transmission
I like 2wd for the skill it takes. The fun for me is in the 4x4. I love doing side wheelies
2wd with a gyroscope can keep up with 4wd on the dirt just fine
I got tired of 2wd. The wheelies would drive me crazy lol. I like to go fast on the street and from a take off my sc10 would wheelie like crazy back in the days. But when driving on dirt it was a blast. I just picked up the Infraction Arrma with a 6S Battery and that car is a beast. Not too hard to handle for it's power and no wheelies. Lol
get a wheelie bar ma boy
Me taking off the rear Axles to make my rc front wheel drive 😂
Turn it into a Real Honda
I can do that?🤣🤣
I like the 2 wheel drive myself because the back end slides around when you peel out and its awesome for drifting. Its so fun.
The Filmatic Condition my 4wd slides around like crazy your motors are just weak in your 4wd
4x4 can slide you just need more power
My #1 rc to drive is my slash 2wd. I enjoy it more then my 4wd rc’s. But my notorious is a lot of fun, I just love my 2wd a little more!
Better then the Notorious? I got the Notorious and the 2wd slash as well
Anthony Bush yes sir I mean don’t get me wrong the notorious is a destroyer of souls 😂 but I love drifting my vxl 2wd and jumping right after a nasty drift just a little more then triple backflips and front flips! I’ll never sell either of them! Got my m2c chassis and aluminum braces ready to go in the notorious just haven’t made time yet.. but I’m excited for it for sure!! 😁
I would literally have this guy narrate my life story. Love his presentation style. :D
Loses accent the more you go into video lol
I prefer 2wd all around, way more fun to drift and do wheelies. Some 4x4 do wheelies like my hoss but my 2wd slash is so fun. My 4x4 slash brushed is pretty fun everywhere but concrete and grass. My 2wd slash does wheelies and can drift on pavement, especially dirt and snow, so fun. I prefer 2wd
They have very different dynamics and shine in different situations. Eventually, almost everyone gets one of each and enjoy both settings.
Eventually, can mean from 1 to 10 years haha.
@@cjxplusone True, true. Don't u agree though?
@@marstotalchaos4735 Sure. Why not have best of both worlds.
Correct, I had a 2wd slash back in 2010, I’m on here exactly 10 years later about to buy a 4wd. HAHA!
Get both if you can afford. The slash series is an rc gem. My 4x4 broke alot more my than my 2wd but that's because it has more traction and better handling so I push it harder. The 2wd is so fun but you gotta have skills. Both are great
I’ve owned several of both 2wd and 4x4 models and if you’re considering the two I would always go with a 4x4. For the most part they’re better in most situations
Better to have and not need then to need and not have.
For the Slash platform especially, 4x4 is the only option unless you only drive on pavement or really compact and hard dirt or really short grass. I had a 2WD and got stuck on 5 inches of grass, and since I spend part of the year just bashing in parks, the traction is so much better. And even on pavement the 4x4 prevails because of breaking. Saving a few bucks is always something to consider, but you sacrifice too much by not picking the 4x4.
My 4x4 Slash primarily sits on the shelf until race day (yeah I know gimmie a break lol), my 2WD is my go to for bashing cheaper and its more fun sliding around like a goon.
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I bash my 4x4 and race it
I personally chose the 2wd because it is a lot simpler than the 4wd platform
had two 4wd slash's in the past(one full stock, one built) and currently a full built 2wd with long travel and i prefer the 2wd all day long.
Is there any different in battery life between 4wd and 2wd?
@@PhoenixStarks392 no theyre traxxas batteries. i upgraded batteries.
2wd takes more skill to drive 🤣
Yes
What about tsm?
@@standardheat-fs8159 for the less skilled
Taco Seller tsm is for people that are afraid of spinning out I have a 2wd slash and its insane
Jake Dawg I put a 3s lipo in a 2wd I blew the motor
Loved this video. It explained a lot and helped me with making a decision on which platform to buy as a newbie to RC cars. Thanks lads.
All i can say is if you’re worried about cost in an rc car you need a new hobby. Maybe finger painting or knitting? I have 3 of the worst/best/expensive hobbies, Rc cars,drones and air planes. But i never complain or question cost because i knew what i was getting myself into. On the other end great video showing the pros and cons i was considering getting a 2wd slash to beaf up and make a drag racing slash 😂
2wd takes 10 times more skill
Dont need to be good when you're lucky. I just love how insane the 2wd is in urban environments. Mine is full on retarded. 4000kv 3660 on 3s. 🤪🤪
Your videos are the best. 👍
Great series, perfect for beginners. Would love to see your thoughts on how center differentials affect performance.
Well in my experience the center differential makes the car handle better at high speeds, it also makes it much more controllable over all
Center diff mainly gives better adjustability. A looser center diff will give you more off-power steering and traction at the expense of on-power steering and acceleration. A tighter one will give better on-power steering and acceleration but will reduce off-power steering and reduce rear traction on power. On a high-bite surface a tight center diff won't feel any different from a center spool (no diff), while a loose one will make the car better able to turn when coasting but less able to turn while accelerating. On a low bite surface, a loose center diff will make the car significantly more controllable. Differential tuning makes DRASTIC differences in how your car handles so if you want to start tuning how your car handles you'll want to start with the diffs to get the car in the ballpark of your preferred settings and then adjust the suspension to fine-tune it and get it fully dialed in.
I prefer 4wd over 2wd but 2wd can be fun too
4x4 is best, 2wd are wild on 3s. I just got my daughters old stampede back up and running went from brushed to vxl, it’s insane now on 3s. How’s the 313? Raining today in the 814. ✌️
@@AverageRCBasher ya bro its raining here today too, which sux cus I wanted to do a bash video
I agree 4wd all the way
2 wheel drive does great wheelies 4x4 goes anywhere i have both
Allso the 2wheel is super easy to work on
Which one do you like better
@@wakkyd7460 the 4x4 is great for racing and at the track but if things break its a beach to fix the 2wheel is super easy to keep working and cheaper to repair. But i guess i would go with 4x4
@@206beastman okay thanks I think I'm going to get the 2wd cause its cheaper is 2wd fast
Michael Mack can u tell me which one is better in ur opinion I just got in to rc and I don’t race or drive and I have a lot of grass and snow so can u tell me which one is better for both of those
If you have WINTER where you live a rwd slash with sand paddles and 3d printed skies upfront looks hella fun
2WD is my favorite. I only have 4WD on my Scale Crawler. 😁
Your 2 WD will stuck when you go to a little rock
I really like my 2wd Slash, never broke on me even if really abused!!! Bash it like you've stealed it!
Call me crazy but every time he mentions the 2wd he shifts to the 4wd rc and vise-versa
I have the 2wd and it’s honestly amazing
I do as well. I race mine and recently won in the A main at my local track. It was crazy close between me and a buddy in his slash. Only beat him by 2 seconds.
2wd vxl with TSM takes 2wd to another level of course still not a 4x4, but it has the capability to keep going when at times it just would not be able to without TSM , I was not a believer in the system, the hole principle behind it was totally against 2wd but once I decided to upgrade I can honestly say I have no regrets, I do have a stock slash for company and all I can say is wow
Wanna know how to tell the difference between a 4wd and 2wd slash from the surface? Look at the rims. On basemodel 1/10 2wd slashes, there are thick 5-spoke rims while on 4wd slashes, those 5-spoke rims are cut in half and have 10 spokes.
another way to tell is by looking at where the shocks connect on the front arms, on the 2wd they screw in the middle, but on the 4wd they go right on the front of the arm
I have a 2wd Slash Rob Macachren edition with the Ram body I bought back in 2012 or 13 and I never knew this, it came with the split spoke rims that are on the 4wd.
I have a ecx torment 4x4 brushless and a 2wd slash VXL. Both are fun but I wish I had just gotten a slash 4x4 as there’s more parts than the torment. The torment has the worst designed front bumper. Bottom pops out all the time. Next will be a bandit VXL or other buggy. I love RC
dsadsa dsadas If you’re into in door carpet racing try a losi buggy. That is next on my rc list.
The ECX stuff is absolute trash
As someone who drives mainly off road, grass, dirt, gravel, hills etc. 4WD is a must.
I prefer 2wd because I mainly use it on asphalt/street.
@@h4wkッ That's understandable. :)
I love both, but i love the challenge of Driving a 2wd. Yes, it takes more skill. So especially if youre planning to do comp. Racing, you should start with a 2wd., because you will get more skill, and if youre then Driving 4wd, you will be faster with both than if you would start with 4wd..
i got both 2wd's and 4wd's. I just love driving the 2wd with paddle tires in the winter, feels like driving a volvo 240
Haha I currently have the 2WD and can't wait to upgrade to the 4WD. The traction is insane on the 4WD. The 2WD is fun for now though! 🤣
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I would love to see a 2WD set up that actually has four wheel brakes.
I wonder if that’s something I can make work with the slash being set up the way it is with the whole modular chassis design.
Probably need to find some sort of disc brake that can be attached to a cut center driveshaft, and set to the same trigger as throttle.
I was debating on what one to get and now because of this I’m gonna go with the VXL 2wd
I have a summit 1 16 from 2013 4wd
I have the 4x4 slash with hobbywing 8 motor and esc with 17mm wheels, so much fun drifting it with belted tires
4x4 all the way 👍👍
No matter if it’s 2wd or 4wd you always going to spend money because as humans we’re never satisfied
The slash wasn't my first car, but I've been meaning to get one, and I didn't know whether to get the 2x4 or the 4x4.
Thanks. This video ja helped a lot.
IMO it's a pretty dated platform. You could do better. If you're getting 2wd? For the same price you can get the Losi 22S SCT. Better chassis. 4WD? You could get the Arrma Senton 3S for about $100 less.
Oh they're great, super fun and stupidly durable lol, and parts support is absolutely unbeatable!
Madara Uchiha You should get the 4x4. I have the 2wd vxl and the thing gets stuck in grass. Even when I have 2 and a half in badland tires on it. 4x4 is definitely the way to go. Make sure to get the brushless as well.
@@crazycamkalani How is a traxxas model "durable"? They don't have high quality plastics or aluminum.
@@Cardiakk bruh when bashing plastic is a better form to go you want flexibility over stiffness that aluminum or metal offers. If you hit a rock off a jump or on road that Ridgid metal will bend you ain't fixing that money wasted on looking pretty. But to each there own
If you are the type of person to not know which one you want, trust me go with a 4x4... Rear wheel drive is really fun sometimes. 4 wheel drive is always fun. If you end up falling in love with the RC hobby, then you will end up getting different vehicles for different situations. A newbie should be getting a vehicle good for every situation.
Good job explaining the difference!
Such a good breakdown. Thanks for this.
Excellent videos. Keep the great work up.
I have the 4x4 and I have bashed it for years. I also have the brushless Stampede 2wd and I love pulling wheelies with it.
One important thing to note, the 2wd is way easier to clean. The amount of crap those tires kick up inside your bodyshell (and car itself) makes it an archeological exevation every time you drive.
Slash is very hard to keep clean and so with the 2wd it’s littarly half the job.
Also the reduced weight of the 2wd makes it less likely for the notorious front suspension arms to break.
Facts on facts. I like it. 👏👏
Me having both, the 2wd is fun and all on road, but if you want a more controllable more capable car, go with the 4x4, and if you have a 4x4 and want a 2wd, just take the center drive shaft out and your basically there
i think even with rc a tire rotation every 10 runs would be beneficial for even wear on tread
I know which is best and what is what... Yet here i am still watching 😂
One hint... the 2wd has 5 spoke wheels
Oh shoot! You got me.
-Brett
they both have 5 spoked wheels lol, the 4wd has split-spoke design
Axles are what power each tire from the diff. Driveshaft is the center power input to each diff. but we'll put
"they look identical, But they ..are not"
I don't know why that's funny sounding to me
Dan Brando facts 😂 its just weird the way he says it and it’s unexpected
Austin N the wheel spikes are different for RWD and 4WD.
Less traction = more fun. 2wd!!
tomorrow i am going to pick up my 4x4
Nice, congrats Brennan. Let me know if you need any help.
-Brett
How to make both Slash 2WD and 4x4 HCG models handle about the same?
With the 2WD slash you want to buy Traxxas pink dot front springs and 25 weight shock oil. With the 4x4 you want to run 40 weight oil in the back and leave the stock 30 weight up front.
The next part is important. On both trucks you want to adjust the rear camber to have just under a degree of negative camber. On the front you want a degree of negative camber.
The stiffer front springs will reduce body roll allot and make the truck MICH more stable, the stock softer rear springs will allow the back end to swing out like a real SC truck.
With the above mentioned settings applied to the 4x4 it'll handle in much the same manner, on throttle the 4x4 will have inder steer going into turns under power on pavement! And off throttle it'll get light in the back end making it easier to drift on pavement.
The 4x4 HCG is actually a more stable platform then the 2wd HCG is but now both trucks will handle roughly the same.
I prefer the easy maintenance of the 2wd for bashing but 4wd for my more serious cars
My 2wd buggy taught me how to throttle control. With a 4wd car you can just gas it but you can learn throttle control on a 4wd too
Great info dude! Big like! thanks mate :)
Thanks for the information you presented. It was very helpful for one that is looking into this as a hobby.
I have a slash 2wd and a UDR. The slash is always an easy fix. Takes no times to fix and its gentle on my wallet... 4x4 and 2wd are 2 different things, thwy dont drive and react the same way.
I also think it takes more time to learn how to drive a 2wd then a 4x4. The 2wd always want to fish taill, learning trottle control is key.
The reason most 2WD "fishtail" is because of unbalanced weight. With all 4WD vehicles, the motor is between the front & rear driveshafts, thus helping to keep the front/rear weight better balanced. Most 2WD vehicles (with the exception of buggies) have the motor behind the rear driveshafts, thus giving a rear-weight bias, which leads to the aforementioned "fishtailing"...simple physics.
Dang Lawrence, well said. I couldn't agree with you more on learning throttle control with a 2WD. Great comment.
-Brett
Lol. I use to race mini T's about 10 years ago. Throttle control on vary fast rc's is key. Without knowing that you can dump, it flip it or wreck it badly. Now I can say from racing them and now having a 4x4 slash. 4x4 react completely different. In some ways I like 2wd and others I like 4x4. One thing people forget to say. When they try to say people that have 4x4 can't drive rc are wrong on. Is that they do tend to dump easier. Due to the extra grip. Witch comes back to what you said. Throttle control.
Both are fun. 2wd is more of a difficult driving experience which many think is more realistic and fun. The 4wd easier to drive and bash around. Both fun but different
Thanks Brett. great stuff
I have a 4wd traxxas rally car it can go damn near anywhere my other 4wd trucks can go because I raised the body so the tires wouldn’t rub the the under side of the body when compressed I drive it over gravel and up hills and it’s completely stock !
I have the 4wd Slash and one thing I notice when looking for parts. Its easier for the 4wd and they ain't that much more expensive in my opinion. Atleast on the 4wd model, the suspension can be universal from front to rear and same with the wheels. But not for the 2wd version, you forgot to mention that in the video.
Thank you for the 3 minute explanation on what 2 vs 4 wheel drive means.
Thanks this video helped me alot
Expensive hobby in my opinion 2wds last longer less maintenance
Awesome Channel just subscribed and bought a 2 wheel drive Traxxas rustler for my boy
I broke a steering block right away but after upgrading to the alloy ones the cars is so durable and tough it's pretty amazing,it's a great buy.
Super well-made, informational video. Thanks!
Rather see them in action and talk
4x4 has more torque so it’s faster
4x4 is the best hands down👈
But with TSM engaged the 2 wheel drive in proper hands will deliver some amazing performance!
bro i feel like a god driving my new slash with tsm compared to my granite lol
This is why I want to exchange my senton is it that much better to have the tsm real real tho
And the two drive can be a drag car..... the best of both worlds...💪🏾👍🏾
For bashing i would say 4wd, for Racing 2wd.but i think 2wd is always more fun
It's like owning a car, if your daily driver is a AWD or 4x4 you are going to have more maintenance cost.
Great video! Would love to hear your take on the age old question "Which one is faster? and which one has better acceleration all else being equal?" ;)
Hi Daryl! If all was equal (ESC, Motor & LiPo), the 2WD would have the weight and drivetrain drag advantage, possibly allowing a taller gearing without overheating. In a drag race where surface traction isn't an issue, and you can keep the 2WD front wheels down, the 2WD should win every time. Consider this; the new'er Traxxas VXL 2WD models (Rustler, Bandit, etc.) are rated for 70MPH! Traxxas has no 1/10 4X4 models that can match those speeds.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies So interesting! Thank you!
2wd...nice for truck bronotorus.... Thanx nive explain
No such thing as a “better one”it is all in the persons personal preference
4x4 way better i got one last week and its fun to use
Hey, I'm just wondering about the suspension on them. The one on the left (2WD) looks to be higher and have larger suspension travel than the 4x4. If that true or just an optical illusion?
It just looks that way, they both have the same amount of travel and use the same shocks. Their chassis are setup a little different and the 2WD sits higher so it looks like it has more travel, but it doesn't.
-Brett