5 simple and FREE fixes for your Traxxas Slash!

[@paulpatrie3068]

Dont cover screws with glue. What happens when it breaks and you have to replace it?

[@BeefNEggs057]

You have to take that bumper off using those screws when you break your front A arms. Guess this guy is screwed when that happens. It will happen. Never cover up any screws on your RC. All of them are there to get to something.

[@juanpablosaenz852]

@@BeefNEggs057 you actually dont. If you unscrew the bumper from the bottom and from the bumper brace (which you need to do anyways) you'll never need to touch the screws he glued

[@elgatooff-road719]

cut it

[@craxkles5896]

If it breaks then you should just get a rpm front bumper which doesn’t use that support ring, so you can just remove the whole bumper including that support ring that it’s attached to

[@90Kenny]

Shoogoo peels really easily but holds strong

[@Justin_03svt]

The screws back out on the right side due to the fact that when the suspension compresses it puts a counter clockwise force on the screws causing them to back out. On the left side as the suspension compresses it puts a clockwise force on the screws causing them to stay tight if you can picture that in your head. Great idea to put them in the opposite way thus reversing the force on the screws! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smaug1]

Yeah, but for some reason, they don't self-tighten when the suspension extends again!

[@ConditionZero76]

unless you race in reverse 😂

[@thomassheppard2180]

Great tips!!! I have one more tip, the white servo saver, ditch it! I broke 2 servo savers in 2 days! The first one broke after just the first 10 minutes of use! I upgraded to a Traxxas steering arm, recommended from my local hobby guy and I've had no issues running the stock servo! I've recently upgraded to a brushless Hobby Star motor and Esc and a 3s Lipo battery, the stock servo is holding up well so far! Great tip on the rear A-arm screw, as I'm having that problem now with all this new power, lol! Love my Slash!!!

[@evhexrc1765]

1- I made my own body washers out of the tops of Pringles containers. I cut em up and was good to go. 2-if you put the shoogoo in the bumper like you said, you can no longer get the screws out of the holes you just plugged. I would use hot glue instead because you can get it out with needle nose pliers easier. I recommend hot glue instead of shoogoo. 3-nice tip 4-that's what I do! 5-also a nice tip.

[@mark675]

Where do i get these free pringles?

[@RealJawnes]

mark675 from Costco

[@Smaug1]

What's wrong with the washers included with the Slash? Other than that the rear ones need a flat cut on one side of them.

[@reddynamix7830]

If you do the second hint u can’t attach a sway bar. So if u plan on doing any upgrades don’t do it.

[@rcbustanut2057]

Interesting, tip#3, those plastic pieces that come with your shock kit are to lower your suspension. I just installed them onto my rustler today. Made a 'world' of a difference on handling turns on the pavement, no more rollovers. Can turn 180° on the spot without flipping over like it did with the stock setup. They reduce the rebound on the shocks so that they don't fully extend thus lowering your car to the ground. Also stiffens the suspension.

[@RazorRC]

Lord Bustanut nice, yup those shock limiters can make a huge amount of difference!

[@SnarkyRC]

What I do for the rear shoulder screws and hinge pins is put a drop of CA on the threads. That way they'll never back out.

[@jswccm]

“A couple more millimeters to play with” that’s what she said.

[@thatoneguyincatalonia5321]

Haha yes

[@murph23b40]

Hahaha

[@nathanlengyel9235]

Hahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha. Your a idiot.

[@pacificxnative8818]

She's rude

[@shawnszymczak6538]

Little tip for the body pins. Get rubber washers at the hardware store. Does the same idea and scrapes up your body even less than the stock plastic washers.

[@jdmikeg4]

My friend kept telling me to order the hinge pins. Then I saw this video abd realized, yeah, just flip the screws around to the other side. The motion of the arms should not loosen them from The other side.

[@kodyscheib2698]

How about 3 hole pistons to soften suspension, you can lower your truck using fuel tub or o rings, you can soften your tires with pb blaster for more traction, I wouldn't glue my holes because then it's hard to get the bumper off, I also took my electronics out of the plastic junk to make it lighter and moved the speed control down to the chassis. You should also oil the bushings on the motor, and you can cut that foam block in half for more adjustment. My camber out of the box was off a lot so I'd check that too.

[@kodyscheib2698]

Razor RC I'll try that

[@johnnymartens9558]

True but if your bumper broke then you'd need a bumper stiffener as well.

[@mojappa]

Take a shot every time he says basically, then try to not die.

[@connorvail8004]

Watching this in 2020 (after quarantine) and apparently traxxas has fixed many of these problems

[@holidayhares6476]

Uhhh quarantine is still not over 8 months later, what do you mean.

[@connorvail8004]

@@holidayhares6476 lol I think I meant during but idk

[@holidayhares6476]

@@connorvail8004 ohhh ok

[@brothertax]

I came here looking for a solution to my shocks coming off. Left with more tips I can use!

[@xts_eddy9527]

use tape instead of the glue in the holes in the front bumber

[@lady_magnet3973]

Something I did to mine instead of shoe glue for the front I put a small piece of aluminum

[@S14AA]

Those 2 tips about the screws are awesome I've had a slash for like 10years never knew about always checking them cheers

[@amistry2092]

Great video, im gonna use some of these on my rustler

[@samcuster3834]

I have a brushless rustler I recommend mip x duty axles All the other break on my 2wd

[@connortidman6925]

2:20 Use tape...

[@crispinshipp2624]

yes you could

[@Smaug1]

I was about to say this. Electrical tape from both sides, so it lasts longer, and is totally disposable and doesn't add much weight.

[@Toys4Life]

Love the shock tip. Gonna use it on my Monster Slash - Thanks!

[@Graysonjw23]

I just bought a monster slash off Facebook marketplace, what size pinion and spur gear do you run, and tires

[@Toys4Life]

@@Graysonjw23 proline trenchers, stampede 4x4 stock smaller (not the larger one) pinion and stock spur.

[@ShivaniSA-fp4bb]

The holes in bumper help with cooling....

[@johnnymartens9558]

I own a slash and most of this was useful except for fix #2 im not sure why you would do that. The only way to change the bumper if it broke is gone.

[@johnnymartens9558]

ok my bad.. I've never broken a bumper so i've never had to buy one.

[@josephrivera8463]

Last two tips really helpful !

[@doritoman4760]

I like how he said put the washers on top of the body even though you’re supposed to do that anyway

[@samcuster3834]

😂

[@cameroneshleman4833]

Incorrect

[@cameroneshleman4833]

Your supposed to put it on the bottom

[@Smaug1]

@@cameroneshleman4833 No, that's for RCs that don't have it integrated, like Traxxas does. For those, you'd need them top AND bottom, to save the body.

[@voorheeslaz70voorhees12]

Thanks for those tips my friend. I just got the traxxxas slash and I want to do sum mods but I’m not to handy Nijinsky. I wanted to change the pinion, spur and better shocks I also want to do this to my traxxas Bigfoot 1 but I’ll probably just mess it up👌🏻👏🏻from Denver Colorado I just subbed to ur channel

[@williamsistrunk4715]

Don’t cover the bumper holes what if you need to screw them back on

[@alanstons8072]

Loving your videos. Great little tips.

[@Yellow_6.2L]

thanks for the heads up I got a slash 2wd yesterday and I upgraded it to lcg and rpm every thing... I want to do a calab with you of rc cars... I have a kyosho electric conversion that I did and a traxxas trx_4 and my stampeded last but not least my slash..thanks!!

[@michaellamarr3998]

How r u going to upgrade to a LCG? I think u mean downgrade. Duhhhh... When someone dies in there sleep, u tell people they woke up dead right? And for God's sakes when someone tells you that (because of an upgrade u may have done) that ur truck is bulletproof, don't shoot it to prove it.....

[@Yellow_6.2L]

Lmao you really replied after a whole ass 2 years and you think I care about those little pos cars anymore?😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yellow_6.2L]

Michael La Marr ^

[@michaellamarr3998]

@@Yellow_6.2L The video was taken 2 years ago? I had no idea didn't care either still don't. I was just browsing and saw something that I thought I could make funny wasn't going for serious. Your reply leads me to believe you took the ladder on that one. Yeah I don't care much for those little car/ trucks either I have currently turned my 7-year-old xmax 6s into a losi 5T. I stretched it two and a half inches I put a front end on the rear end for purposes unknown to those who don't know the x-maxx. Threw in a 870 KV leopard hobby motor with a ztw 12s 300a ESC and a losi 5T 2.0 cage and body panels. Milled and lathed a center mount differential as there is no more rear section anymore. And with my 12-year-old slash 4x4. I recently put an lcg on that. then I cut it in half and stretched it about four inches got a roll cage and Ultimate desert racer body, threw in my somewhat new swaped out 6s to 8s recall xmax motor and hobby wing max 5 ESC and turned that thing into an awesome 1/7 little desert racer. Also a center drive now. Now I'm wondering what I'm going to do with my mini losi 5T 24 scale truggy.... We'll see.... My apologies if you took my rant as a dark comment. As that was not my intention. (:;

[@Yellow_6.2L]

Michael La Marr this video been out😂

[@subarusti8799]

Can you please help me. The antenna on my traxxas slash 2wd is super loose like the blue cover for the antenna keaps falling off is there a way to tighten it down?

[@samcuster3834]

Wrap with electrical tape

[@NewstalgiaRC]

Great tips, thanks!

[@jasonweiss7757]

Been racing these trucks for a about a year now and never had any of these issues that these fixes would be useful.

[@therccar8127]

when you need to access the steer servo you need to unscrew those screws. . .

[@mikejovanovic1645]

Basically you can use lock tite to stop the screws from backing out

[@RazorRC]

Michaelo jovanovic no. Loctite is only for metal to metal, not plastic.

[@Smaug1]

No, the suggested fix is more elegant and has no downsides. Gluing screws in plastic is dumb.

[@crispinshipp2624]

thanks for the tips

[@halleffect1]

STRC pin kit is worth it. so is aluminum shock caps, LCG chassis and cheap brushless combo.

[@halleffect1]

I'll check it out

[@kodyscheib2698]

You can drill small holes in the plastic shock caps and they will work great

[@halleffect1]

drilling holes prevents the caps from coming off the shock? how does that work?

[@kodyscheib2698]

Most people fill them to full and the oil pushes up past the bladder and then makes the shock blow out, by drill a small hole all the oil that goes past the bladder leaks out and the shock stays full.

[@fisherboyvlogs8849]

Kody Scheib that’s why you bleed your shocks

[@inhimwelive3951]

No doubt that was a great and informative video! Thank you so much! 🤗

[@the_bald_irishman6058]

Said no one ever...

[@inhimwelive3951]

@@the_bald_irishman6058 Mate? Are you really trolling here? Com on man Let's go BRANDON!

[@crystalporter8426]

Oh my God I love you RC God

[@matthewbusch7963]

Cool tips. Thanks

[@MrGsxr10001]

Did you put that truck in the dish washer?

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

Oh yeah and also here is another tip for you guys for the shell inside of it put like 2 or 3 layers of duck tape were the wheels are located so that when it lands it wont hit the shell because over the years the wheels them selves could bust the shell and break it so you would have to buy a new one. So their is another tip for you guys😜

[@drjavogel]

One layer of aluminum tape is even better for protecting the Lexan

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

John Vogel YEA THAT WORKS JUST FINE AS WELL 👍

[@paokang1242]

4wd or 2wd which one better

[@dirtyfingersninja]

Thank you this is some good info

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

Traxxas is the best and it will always be the best and the fastest traxxas is awsome and thx allot for the tips bro it helped.

[@ernieforbis2528]

SAVEGE LUIGI3431 how you doing how do you keep the server from burning out

[@vectraB97]

Team associated, mugen, xray, 1:8 scales destroy traxxas when it comes to durability. Slash 2wd is a failure in stock form. Most of the kit need upgrades to be race ready. Unless your in a class with equally crappy stock slash kits. I have rustler vxl and slash 2wd vxl. It's design quality is less than average to be honest. Aftermarket part saves the slash somewhat. Still far from the best 2wd SC kit.

[@samcuster3834]

Arrma all the way and team associated! Stronger and faster I have a rustler I had to bullet proof It

[@Smaug1]

@@samcuster3834 For $200? Saying it's better is one thing, but if it costs double for a comparable setup, what you're really saying is just: "spend more".

[@christianweber4392]

What’s your secret to keeping it clean?

[@christianweber4392]

Razor RC thanks for the tip!

[@Johney_Nomadic888]

PLEASE (for the love of all that's holy), DO VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR: Arrma "Vorteks" -- Upgrades for the track Arrma "Typhon" -- " " Traxxas "Slash" (Fox Edition) -- " " I want to start practicing with the aforementioned RTR rigs at off-road tracks, with the intention of official club racing when I feel ready (asap). I didn't want to get an Associated RC10T 6.2 or RC10B 6.3 kit right away, because like so many others who flock to the @RazorRC channel (and copious other channels), I'm getting back into the hobby after decades away, I.e., I wanted to "feel it out" before doing full builds. My driving is improving quickly (cornering, doubles-triples, quads, straightaways, etc.), so a kit build is right around the corner (pun intended). In the meantime, what can I do with my RTR rig/s to make them track worthy for practicing? My current plans are: Proline off-road track tires and wheels (w/ 12mm hex updates) Proline suspension w/ TLR shock-oil (45wgt. in the front / 40wgt. in the rear) Aluminum driveshafts (FYI: the best brand/option is unknown, but maybe you have options for us) Aluminum motor plates (as seen in your "5-must-do-mods" Vorteks video) Servo savers I've bought all the parts mentioned, (x3 of everything for backups). I need to swap things in/out, however, recommendations are appreciated. If you have the time to answer fan requests, please make videos about turning RTR rigs into track worthy trucks and buggies. I know there're a lot of us with the stated goal; as budding superstar track racers that are prepping to ride lightning, I thought it'd be a great topic of discussion. I've searched high-and-low without finding anything... please, give the people what they want brother! NOTE: after asking the RC community @ arrmaforum.com, your channel was recommended by multitudes of people; kudos, bruh!

[@rocknrollcrawlersbashers2204]

that last one is a good idea..rest i have sorted ..cheers

[@Beretta102]

Say "basically" one more time.... I cant watch this..

[@Smaug1]

It seems like everybody has their grammar faux pas. I hate it when people start sentences with 'So' and say 'like' as a filler. Upspeak is annoying too.

[@GoonRides]

I counted 24 haha, but the dude’s super humble!

[@declanc9791]

BaSiCaLlY

[@tobydyes]

If you have a front sway bar you need them two holes that you Shoe Goo

[@YEETYfrmXBOX]

Any tips on how to stop it from flipping so much ?

[@callumwatson459]

2:25 bing bang bong

[@mcgamer3099]

@Ezra Redgwell i have same name as you(Ezra)

[@familyman8644]

What about the slash 2wd vxl?

[@samcuster3834]

Good point

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

Same thing with a bigger motor

[@islandrc-duke1972]

great tips

[@cynthiaroesner1719]

I don't have problems with the shoulder screws I have problems with the screws at the bottom of the shock

[@poppysrcandmodels]

Cool tips!! 👍😎👍

[@axelhernandez8393]

Bro you save me lot of money💰!! Thanks you are awesome

[@RazorRC]

glad it helped!

[@axelhernandez8393]

@@RazorRC I subscribed to your channel :D

[@Aqua350Lt1]

Axel Hernández honestly how I didn’t save

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

Please help i need help. Ok so my traxxas slash is making a wierd squeaking noise on all 4 wheel arms and its not the shocks so anybody know what i can do bout that?

[@64mustangdude]

SAVEGE LUIGI3431 try and take it apart and clean any dirt or dust off everything and put back together.

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

Andy Stadlbauer thx very much bro would oil help too?

[@aljensen7779]

Savege, if you have plastic driveshafts, make sure there isn't any accumulated sand/dust inside the spline grooves. That may be causing the squeaking. Also you should keep them clean anyway because eventually they'll seize up and snap your u-joint.

[@Vato_Loco_rc]

@@aljensen7779 bros your a bit to lait cause i already had that fixed a couple weeks ago but thx anyways bro👌

[@aljensen7779]

Sorry my man. Mind sharing what was causing the squeak?

[@xxchainsaw463xx4]

Why is my slash only going one speed and not anything else

[@Smaug1]

Amazing how many comments amount to: "Buy [insert much more expensive model] instead of this Traxxas PoS." Missed the point in their rush to bash Traxxas.

[@metal4lifetime]

thanks for the tip on the screws of the lower arms!

[@rohanakert7471]

good video

[@APACFILM662]

Helpful

[@ConditionZero76]

old vid, but there King Pins, not Hinge 🤙🏽💯

[@MrKeys57]

Just got my car! will do these "upgrades" even before first drive! - big thanks! Levi from Finland

[@nunyabusiness3567]

nice video I subscribed

[@cooljenson4797]

I don’t have show glue

[@RenBobbins]

Are you, by chance, also MTB YumYum? You sound a lot alike.

[@boost219]

Are you mike Phillips? Lol

[@RCKING1]

Can’t wait till he breaks or want to change his bumper brace

[@RCKING1]

@cyberpunk64bit HAHAHAHA

[@bradgotch]

Such a poor desing compared to the low c g model. Exposed steering servo is lame.

[@johnv6644]

Nice video! Great tips for those of us getting into racing stock spec slash!

[@christianweber4392]

This truck looks like it’s only seen dirt once!!!

[@samcuster3834]

If that it's band new

[@woodlakerc7047]

26 times "basically"in just over 7 minutes. This has to be a record!! But basically still good tips though.

[@RazorRC]

Jurgen van G you’re basically right. Basically. 😀

[@shilohmoyer5737]

More like rc life hax

[@lunchbox3434]

On the shoulder bolts. Put a little blue locktite on them. Blue not red!

[@RazorRC]

loctite should only be used on metal to metal, not metal in plastic

[@Smaug1]

@@RazorRC I'm amazed at how many people don't know this...

[@woodlakerc7047]

im gonna watch these 7 minutes again and count the word "basically", should be fun.

[@gavindunlap724]

Woodlake RC how many were there.

[@woodlakerc7047]

@@gavindunlap724 26

[@tobydyes]

They're not free if it costs a dollar or two

[@bipolarmichiganproblems4838]

I thought it was going to be a good video until he glued over screws

[@RCKING1]

Hahha gtr shocks don’t use those nasty shock screws

[@tenncutt]

Basically? What does that mean?

[@paokang1242]

I have 4wd

[@reriley20021]

basically, you said "basically", 26 times.

[@RazorRC]

nope, you need to recount

[@the_bald_irishman6058]

I am new to the RC world, just got into it with my 5 year old son. However, I am Not New to mechanics or logic. Please dont take the suggestions in this video as a "Trade Tips". Plugging access holes eliminates your ability to tighten the screws, semi-permenant lock tight is a good way to keep screws from backing out (not swapping the direction of the screws or gluing them in place), the tabs that were suggested to cut off are there to keep the bumper from rotating. Not any attempt to attack this guy, but he clearly doesn't know what he's talking about. Not that I know everything, just do your homework. Good luck everyone!

[@cartergibson6924]

Hey bud. You have to take the bumper off to fix a driveshaft

[@joshuanorman6330]

Basically, yeah, umm, like, uhh basically, yeah... simple. Shoe Goo is a hilarious substance obviously.

[@JoeMarcello123]

A little locktight on all screws.

[@ClumsyGamerGuy]

Brushed is yuck never ever buy brushed is lesson number one.

[@Smaug1]

Yes, better to spend almost double and go brushless? C'mon, you missed the point of the $200 Slash. If they included brushless, it would either need to cost more or they'd have to skimp on a lot of other things. Brushed works fine and is fast enough. Keeps the balance better, too. Brushless motors are heavier, and on the Slash, that weight is out back, wrecking the balance.

[@macclark2969]

Show goo isn’t free…

[@erikw5846]

Basically a waste of my time. Basically

[@RS4-AIRLINES]

Erik W 😂😂😂

[@rohanakert7471]

no it ant buddy

[@samcuster3834]

Yes it is

[@resort2yourself]

You want some free power? Cut off the connector on the motor and solder the wires together.

[@xiongproductions7445]

Don’t even bother buying a Traxxas they are a bad company, sad but true

[@redraider7614]

MNP Gud got any other ideas then? If not keep your mouth shut

[@BHGAMING131]

Sup

[@megaman2127]

2 🤔

[@tg8150]

Nice video of your palms. 🙄

[@yesno7378]

Shush

[@DH-qo1jg]

Damn that's funny

[@StatiK2971]

Basically a decent video. Basically learned a couple things. Basically.

[@CptnCannibus]

The dude says 'Basically' way too often.....Basically

[@velveetaslingshot]

#1 free tip: dont buy it!

[@karriebhurgari3933]

velveetaslingshot I know

[@nomusicrc]

velveetaslingshot buy the 4x4 not 2wd

[@rohanakert7471]

why?

[@samcuster3834]

T A or arrma not traxxas

[@TheMrLaze]

Basically...

[@joebeardslee7009]

Olmsted

[@talonpatten1561]

Just because you can make a video doesn’t mean you should

[@Smaug1]

Jealous much?

[@talonpatten1561]

Jeremy D of what?

[@karriebhurgari3933]

Fixes for all traxxas vehicles: step one: throw it in the trash step two: buy a Losi 5t or a Hpi baja step three: Enjoy your long run times and no fires!!!

[@vira0404]

Buy losi 5t and be in dept for a month or 2

[@fabertastic6259]

Not all of us have £700+ spare to buy rc cars...

[@nathanfehr562]

I love my slash by the way.

[@karriebhurgari3933]

Fabertastic your gunna end up spending 700 in the long run becuase this shit is garbage!

[@karriebhurgari3933]

Killian R. Nah because if you buy one of these your gunna spend $700 to fix and upgrade this pile of shit

[@matthewgreen465]

These were pointless except for the first one