nitrotec

there is a slight vibration in my slash on take off and then no problem. It acts like when the battery is getting lowithesitates, you know!! I make sure the batteryis full.even when i use lipo it makes no difference. anyopinions!! thanks!!

nitrotec

ok here is a better explanation:
slash vibrates and, after being revved up, starts quickly, accelerates, ...
sorry i just some trouble explaining the problem at first, it is really bugging me. I need to get some advices before i call traxxas.

VS30

Sounds like slipper cluch may be too loose. I still a little new to all this but thats my guess.

tsan

Sounds like it's cogging. Is it a brushless setup?

savagecommander

tighten your slipper first. what gearing are you running and what battery?

nitrotec

yes it is brushless. the stock velineon vxl. the slipper is tight (factory setting). turned clockwise all the way than backaway half turn. the battery is maxamp 8.4v 5200mah nimh.

nitrotec

stock gearing

nitrotec

I got off the phone with traxxas. i discribed what the problem was and right away they told me that it is the esc. it will cost me 55$ with the trade program that they have.

proanti1

My Feedback: (2)

Tell them to replace it free, since its faulty and your warranty covers it.

nitrotec

beleive me i tried, they told i am over 1 year on the warrantee.

VS30

I agree. When I got my slash 4x4 a month or so ago the esc stopped going in reverse so I called and got a new one for free after sending my other one in and in the mea ntime of waiting for it to get there get fixed and get shipped back Igot a 1/16 summt to hold me over and guess what? that esc was bad too! so I called and told the guy about it and that I just send my slash esc in and he put me on hold called my LHS got back on the line and told me my part willbe atLHS tomorrow and to pick it up both esc were replaced for free I think Traxxas has GREAT cust support.

ThunderbirdJunkie

My Feedback: (3)

You're assuming it's new. If it was new, you'd be correct. However, it's not, and your request is almost as ridiculous as ThunderbirdJunkie calling Tekin and telling them to replace a faulty G12.

nitrotec

i am thinking to take a break from the velineon system. I was looking at the new castle creations "sidewinder v2" esc. it will cost me 65$ at ebay. it should work directly with the stock velineon motor. what do you guys think? is it better than the velineon esc?

ThunderbirdJunkie

My Feedback: (3)

The Sidewinder is going to be heavily taxed in the Slash 4w. Get an MMP.

nitrotec

can you be more clear thunderbirdjunkie, i really dont get what you mean.

ThunderbirdJunkie

My Feedback: (3)

A 4w SCT pulls a lot of current, and the Sidewinder will get extremely hot in your application. a Mamba Max Pro would be a better, cooler running alternative.

nitrotec

what do you think about the 1415-1y 2400kv sct motor from castle with the mmp? i have to buy something this week. I am leaning more towards this new setup. but dont you think this motor is slower than the stock velineon 3500kv vs 2400kv?

ThunderbirdJunkie

My Feedback: (3)

The MMP/2400 combo would be best run on 3S. Or, you have to gear the hell out of it, but it will work fine on 2S.