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The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck

Old 04-02-2009, 11:56 PM
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My 6 cells are peaking at 9volts. Is that ok or normal? I'm using an AC/DC Intellipeak charger and 2 different Duratrax batteries. One is 3800mah the other 4200mah.
Yes, that's normal during charging. I have a 6 cell pack that regularly peaks around 9.2V while charging. As soon as the charge stops it comes back down to about 8.5V.
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My 6 cells are peaking at 9volts. Is that ok or normal?
Yeah that's defiantly normal because you will fun that under load they drop down.
Yes, that's normal during charging. I have a 6 cell pack that regularly peaks around 9.2V while charging. As soon as the charge stops it comes back down to about 8.5V.
Thanks brett_saville and FairTax4me! I usually check the battery with a mulitmeter after charging. I just wanted to be sure I wasn't overcharging the batteries because I'm new at this. They seem to run really well and it's all the power I need for this parking lot.
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Old 04-03-2009, 11:05 AM
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http://www.prolineracing.com/p-539-b...30-series.aspx

actually this is what i was talking about, i wanted to know if that tire and wheel combo will work in the rear of my slash?
Old 04-03-2009, 01:48 PM
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Hello! I'm new here with my stock Traxxas Slash. I planning to make it brushless sooner with velineons VXL system, but which battery should I have?
Old 04-03-2009, 05:42 PM
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Default RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck

Depends if you want Nimh or Lipo. An EnerG 4600 pack from Promatchracing.com will work very well in a VXL Slash. You probaby want at least a 3000 mah 20C if you want to go Lipo.

http://www.prolineracing.com/p-539-b...30-series.aspx

actually this is what i was talking about, i wanted to know if that tire and wheel combo will work in the rear of my slash?
Those should work fine.
Old 04-03-2009, 08:02 PM
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http://www.prolineracing.com/p-539-b...30-series.aspx

actually this is what i was talking about, i wanted to know if that tire and wheel combo will work in the rear of my slash?

they will rub a lot if you use them. probably have to trim the body too.
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rub where exatly? i need a good set of pin tires where i dont have to by a conversion to put them on
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Default RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck

I must have been thinking of something else. Those Badlands are 5" tires, so they'll rub the body like woah unless you cut a bunch of it off and raise it up as high as it'll go.
Badlands aren't exactly what I'd call "pin" tires. They're more for serious offroad, mud, and occasional rock crawling.

Check out the ProLine Gladiator 2.2 tires. And any 2.2 truck wheel with 12mm hex hubs (except some beadlocks) will fit the Slash.
Old 04-04-2009, 01:18 AM
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[quote]ORIGINAL: FairTax4me

Depends if you want Nimh or Lipo. An EnerG 4600 pack from Promatchracing.com will work very well in a VXL Slash. You probaby want at least a 3000 mah 20C if you want to go Lipo.

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TY. But what would be best NiMh or LiPo for best top speed and driving time?
Old 04-04-2009, 11:40 AM
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Picked up a dremel over the weekend and took it to the slash.

First, hollowed out the front a-arms.


Next Hollowed out the wheels.
Old 04-04-2009, 01:37 PM
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finished up with the dremeled out wheels.
Old 04-04-2009, 05:57 PM
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1. Stock Traxxas Slash, no chassis modifications.
2. Must use Traxxas XL5 ESC, Titan 12 turn Traxxas Motor (Band with decal must be on the motor) and steering servo.
3. Any radio system may be used (ex DSM)
4. Any battery or motor connection may be used.
5. Batteries will be Venom 3000 or Lower NIMH or Orion or Reedy 2400 LiPo
6. Any Traxxas or RPM part made for the Slash may be used.
7. Any body may be used as long as its designed for the Slash.
8. Stock tires and rims only. (No beadlock tires, stock rubber will not fit on).
9. Any gearing my be used.
10. Must use stock springs, any shock oil may be used.


wut do u think i should get??
like should how good r the rpm parts, i heard the stock a-arms are better, is this true?
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Get RPM A arms, and shock towers at least. Gearing really depends on how tight the track is. If you have a lot of twists and turns with short straights, gear low so you get good bottom end. Gear higher for straighter tracks where you have room to go faster.
Old 04-04-2009, 10:51 PM
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Get RPM A arms, and shock towers at least. Gearing really depends on how tight the track is. If you have a lot of twists and turns with short straights, gear low so you get good bottom end. Gear higher for straighter tracks where you have room to go faster.
alright thank you. i was thinking about that, but heard they break more then the stock ones and also wut about batteries, and wut about battery or motor connection?
Old 04-05-2009, 12:11 AM
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All the stock connectors are fine for the battery and motor.

RPM A arms are much tougher than stock, and are lighter. Same goes for the shock towers. The hub carriers are questionable. I've broken two myself, but I've broken numerous stock carriers as well.
Old 04-05-2009, 01:33 AM
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Are there any motor cleaners and oils I can get locally at AutoZone or Wal-Mart? I don't have a lhs near me...
Old 04-05-2009, 01:36 AM
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Picked up a dremel over the weekend and took it to the slash.
Whats the point? You just made the a arms and the rims more prone to breaking.
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i was gonna say the same thing lol
Old 04-05-2009, 07:14 AM
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I had the same done on a brusheless rustler and had no problems.
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Are there any motor cleaners and oils I can get locally at AutoZone or Wal-Mart? I don't have a lhs near me...
Yeah, you can use Quick Drying Electronics cleaner. It's made by CRC. I buy 3 or 4 cans at a time because they spray a ton of cleaner when you push the sprayer button. Stuff works great, a can just doesn't last very long. As for oil, I've always used Royal purple bearing oil by Trinity, but any household oil like 3 in 1 should work just fine.
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ORIGINAL: FairTax4me

All the stock connectors are fine for the battery and motor.

RPM A arms are much tougher than stock, and are lighter. Same goes for the shock towers. The hub carriers are questionable. I've broken two myself, but I've broken numerous stock carriers as well.
thanks, and wut about things like RPM:
skid plates
Rear bumper mount
sealed gear covers
motor protector
and caster blocks or Lower Spring Cups?.... wut are these last two products?
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hey does reversing the rear tires tread pattern do anything?
Old 04-05-2009, 06:19 PM
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Default RE: The Official Traxxas Slash short-course race truck

I run 12C NiMh on a MM/VXL pretty often, and with that much speed comes big crashes. I have almost every RPM part available (Except the front shock tower and the skidplates, but I dont know if they are even out yet). I gave up on the rear RPM bearing carriers, because they are not as strong as the stock ones and was breaking them almost every run. I finally upgraded to the traxxas aluminum rear bearing carriers and I am very happy with them!
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ya you'll be happy with them until they bend lol

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