godofcable

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Don't know why I didn't notice before, but they released the 2WD Slash with VXL on Nov 1!!!

Tower's got it for $350

t9dragon

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Why buy the VXL 2wd Slash for $350 when the 4wd version is only $25 more?

godofcable

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2Wd is better for racing. And it comes with a better radio now.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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Price will drop.

But...eh...big deal right? Why don't they do something productive like put decent shocks on them rather than just stuffing more power in it?

t9dragon

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That is a matter of opinion......... The 4wd also comes with the 2.4 radio...

Freezetron

Personal opinion, nothing more.

sheograth

I don't see the big deal at all. Anyone who wanted a Slash VXL could have but the electronics in there themselves. More companies need to release NEW vehicles not just factory versions of mods.

godofcable

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This is cheaper than buying a brushed Slash, then buying the VXL system after the fact.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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Yeah, but is it cheaper than paying $200 for a Slash, and then paying $110 for a Castle Sidewinder SCT system?

sheograth

Yeah that's the way to go, brushed slash for $200 and sidewinder for $110, or motor and ESC of your choice.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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Or an SC10 kit for $160, Sidewinder SCT for $110, 40 bucks for a set of tires, a receiver to go with your radio and a Futaba 3305[&:]

Ttam Says Blarg

Sounds like a plan

sheograth

Mmm. SC10 over the Slash any day. I've driven both extensively, no comparison really. If you really want to bash hard the Slash is better, otherwise the SC10 is a way better vehicle.

godofcable

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Here's my issue.

I don't currently have a vehicle or radio, so I need the full gammit. I'll be bashing more than racing, and I live in the northeast so snow is coming soon. (is the SC10 waterproof? asking 'cause I don't know)

I would go 4x4, except there is no class for 4x4 at my local track (at the moment, may change in the future but who knows)

mazdaprotege4

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I know that 2wd can be hard to do in the snow, but the slash 4x4 is waterproof right?  Like others said, for $25 more that may be a better option and with the popularity, there should be a class soon I would think

sheograth

The Slash will be better in the snow.

Since you'll be bashing more than racing, get the 4x4, it'll perform way better in the snow than the 2wd.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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The Slash is not waterproof, just the electronics are.

You'll be replacing bearings on a very regular basis if "waterproof" is one of your requirements.

godofcable

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everything that can't get wet is waterproof, is that better?

everything that can get wet will be dried after the runs.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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So, the bearings can't get wet?

Just curious what you mean.

hasek1616

you wont be replacing bearings left and right if your just running in the snow, maybe if youre running in water alot where the bearings are submerged, i made it through a whole winter of running without replacing one bearing on my 4x4 or slash 2wd

nitrosportsandrunner

true, but you could buy a brushed slash for $200, sell the ESC and motor for $30, then buy a ezrun system for $80...and still have money left for some lipos!
that would cost much less.

robwiljas

No you won't, you just have to maintain them. I run mine in wet conditions a lot with no problems. Bring waterproof is a major requirement for me living in WA.

To the OP, if you want to run in snow, I'd go with the Slash 4x4. Although the 2wd will do ok with some paddles or chains on it.

godofcable

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TRaxxas also has a trade up program, where you trade them your old gear, and get 50% off the Velineon system and Traxxas Link radio

only problem there is the wait

ThunderbirdJunkie

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that's 50% off retail price. That's the same program they have with their engines, and it's almost cheaper to buy the engine from your LHS.

Traxxas is extremely good at making things look like a good deal when they're really not.

Redvanmafia

LOL, this is great.... most people have had a brushless in there slash long before this, and chances are a better one:P