Traxxas Slash Ultimate Unboxing and Review

[@MrGonzoify]

I just got a slash 4x4 a month or so ago. Its my first rc car, and couldn't be happier that i got this one to learn with. I had no idea what i was getting into, but i am hooked. Already upgrading my shocks. Cheers

[@AJJAMStudios]

It can be intoxicating, especially when a new RC is out of the box and ripping around. Welcome to our world. 😎👍

[@aftermathmotomxrc]

Congratulations My dude.Dude.. I know it's been over a year.. but hope you're still into RC!🎉😊

[@MrGonzoify]

@@aftermathmotomxrc the video was a year ago, i am in my second month and loving it. I just bought the Kagama from Corally, its fast af. cheers but still love the slash too. Very different driving each considering they are both bashers.

[@mixinthebisquic1238]

Accurately you would end up spending 850 if you bought the normal slash and bought all the upgrade pieces separate that this 500 dollar vehicle comes with. It is the best choice of any Traxxas vehicles available on their website and in stores.

[@staccatoglock]

Well said

[@DcnBls]

I just ordered one, I originally was going to get the standard Slash 4X4 but decided to go with the Ultimate. Due to the fact that it already has the upgrades installed from the factory that I was going to get anyway. Watching you take on terrain and jumps that were not meant for it to take on. I think it's safe to say that I'm not going to have any issues with parts breaking easily at my local track that my friends and I go to.

[@Alex.boruch]

i love this guys videos he is so calm and explains everything in the car perfectly

[@SpeedSyko]

Wow!!! AJ! Killer bashing! That thing boogies!!!! Watching you drive it makes me want one!!!! Loved the no nonsense bash editing, it was so cool! This is why we need you in the community! Thank you for the incredible review!!! Your Awesome!!!👍⚡️👏👏👏👏👏👏💯

[@AJJAMStudios]

I'm glad you think so. These videos take a long time to create, but you already know that, and I'm still jazzed about the new stuff on the market. I think it fuels my desire to continue. But, I have to say, having friends like you supporting us here keeps the fires burning. The community would be a much darker place without you in it. Thanks, brother. 😎👍

[@phillybrc]

Ya, no question this thing is TUFF. Ripping that oval looked like a blast. I enjoyed the review, obviously a ton of editing here. Nice job man.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you. I’m glad you picked up on the editing, it takes a while to do. 😎👍

[@rcadventures4342]

Wow you ran it thru the ringer, totally enjoyed the video. Love my Slash 4X4 I mostly run 1/5 scale but when I wanna grab something quick that’s easily portable the Slash is my go to…

[@rolandofranco9993]

Thanks for the review. Love my ultimate! Replacing the spring with VG Racing GTR springs was one of the best mods for me.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Good to know, thanks 😎👍

[@jessicam8274]

AJJAM can we see a current TOP 10 list. Great video! Keep up the good content!

[@AJJAMStudios]

Sure thing! Coming soon. 😎👍

[@jriddler28]

@@AJJAMStudios and…. Lol

[@RobertHettinger-b5x]

Totally Enjoyed the review ! Thank You ! Traxxas fan boy here.... Redemption !

[@Skilpadjie1]

Im torn between the Ultimate and the UDR. Had the Slash 2wd. Upgraded to brushless. But now want to go for something 4wd.

[@fastdude2002]

I have both, the UDR is super cool but the Slash is much more durable, mostly because it’s not near as heavy as the UDR so it doesn’t break on jumps, crashes as easily.

[@joseCalderon1976]

Damn. It looks like you put it through a good test. That looked like fun. Thanks for the video

[@AJJAMStudios]

I certainly was fun. Thanks for commenting 😎👍

[@granddeath]

Slash is bar none the best 1/10 scale truck. None others compare. Parts are available all over the place and they are stronger than most.

[@EXTREMERC416]

Axles are a nightmare

[@SnarkyRC]

Nah the Slash is super dated now. Tekno makes a far superior and far durable short course truck

[@cjchannel12RC]

Cool unboxing and review video, I'm currently planning to buy a new Slash 4x4 Ultimate even though i already have a Platinum converted VXL model with custom electronics but i just can't get over what Traxxas has done with the new ultimate and my current truck is kind of worn out.

[@aftermathmotomxrc]

Now the clipless🎉🎉🎉

[@markhopkinsiv9510]

Awesome...can't wait to run them. I've made some great upgrades.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Can’t wait to see them. 😎👍

[@Gma7788]

Low center of gravity means it's a version that slides around the track. The high center of gravity version grips onto the track surface as it goes around the track. You can buy both styles of driving. They're totally different lifestyles.

[@brandonsmith4367]

Quick question, so I'm an old rc fan, had an associated rc/10 back in the day and now I'm looking to get back into the hobby. I'm slowly narrowing my search, I've come down to a few cars, would you tell me what you think? I'm thinking, the slash ultimate, losi db pro, or the losi lazernut?? Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Just looking for something to have some fun on the weekends with my nieces and nephews, maybe the odd weekend at the track. Thx

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thanks for asking. In my experience the DB Pro will be closest to the RC10 for handling and such. The Lasernut is fine for it's designed purpose, but requires mods to make it more track ready. The Ultimate Slash, on the other hand, is a proven ripper of a short course truck. The Ultimate is fully upgraded and works well, at least it has for us so far. But if you're thinking short course truck look into the Losi TT Pro as well. That one is amazing and comes ready to get it (Gyro included) and costs less than the Traxxas RC. To be clear, all are excellent choices, but "you" are the deciding factor here. How and where you plan to use them matters. Durability also. Composition is also a factor...asphalt, grass, dirt, it all matters. We have vids for all of them except the DB Pro. Best of luck choosing. AJ

[@flhandster4395]

Cool truck and video. I am just surprised they haven't gone to the clipless body system on this model. Hmmmm. I saw a video where it showed this truck going up steps. Is that really doable? Is this the same motor as the Rustler VXL? Can you run the Rustler tires on it as well? Thanks for the video and your time. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[@antonvangolde1405]

Ohh Yeah,,,I bought this truck to and also bought the Rustler with it,,,two total different cars and I drive the ARRMA Vendetta to now . The explains with the video are very nice and ,,WoWww what a awesome track you have there for testing and bashing and sand racing ,,I hope my truck is keeping up like the one in the video . If they had the TRAXXAS style body with the nice clipmountingsystem it would be lovely but ,,no it's not have that and there is no role bar on the inside so I don't know how the body will held ,,but we will see .. Keep up the good work AJ ,,I like you're video's the way you do them .,,,,,thumbs up ( sorry for my bad English but I'm from the Netherlands in Europe .

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you so much. 😎👍

[@FRSNinja_007]

My Sl4sh Ultimate broke the same suspension arm by the hinge pin; should’ve upgraded to RPM. I also needed to re-glue all four stock tires. Favorite truck in our SC lineup tho

[@FrancoGio]

good video and was thinking of getting this or a pro4 sc10 and ii did see your video on the sc10 and kinda surprised and thought it would been a little higher up in the scale? anyones thoughts id be wanting to hear also between the slash ultimate and sc10 pro4

[@jozy5154]

I was going to to buy pro4 . But I walked into a hobbytown and bought this. The pro4 looks awesome especially with minor upgrades

[@donyboy73]

I just got the same one today!

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Captured outer hinge pins and fans and your good

[@RealNobody0815]

There‘s one thing i don’t understand… why an other body? I mean, you bash it, you jump with it, you race it…. I mean, the car is used anyway and the new body doesn’t change anything ^^ I always buy my cars multiple times. One for driving and having fun and one or two of the same car for my collection. But have fun!!!! :)

[@adamdatson4646]

I have mine coming this week:)

[@AJJAMStudios]

Awesome 😎👍

[@jerrymulholland1842]

Two major upgrade i put in mine center diff from hoss and traxxas center brace

[@AJJAMStudios]

Good info, thanks 😎👍

[@Texasbroski512]

The basher body you chose is way cooler looking than the stock borring body

[@flhandster4395]

Cool video. Which Lipo's are you using in the Slash Ultimate? I'm looking to get my first 4WD and toiling between the WideMaxx V2 and the Slash Ultimate. I left another comment back a couple od months ago bur haven't heard back from you yet. Please share your thoughts when you can. Thank you again.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Question one: 3s Ovonic 50c 5000mah. Question two: both are very cool. Your choice should depend upon what you want it for, like heavy off road (Maxx), or speed and handling on groomed areas (Slash). Either one would be a great choice. I hoped this helps. 😎👍

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Do you know when they switched to the metal shock bodies? Or did all Ultimates have the metal shocks?

[@daveskafenstermacher9484]

The difference in ground clearance is my main concern. I have mostly outdoor space to use, so is the LCG chassis more of a hinderance to true rally capabilities due to more bottoming out? Or is that just a shock stiffness problem?

[@seanbeaman7414]

there is no ground clearance lost with low cg. the whole chassis is aligned with where the front and rear bulkheads are. I have noticed that it performs worse in grass but I don’t have any other gripes with the low cg I installed a month and a half ago

[@SnarkyRC]

LCG is better. It slides instead of getting hung up on shit

[@scottdashnaw2345]

A faster radio would help after you’re used to it

[@chevy-yd2kt]

Cool race track there awesome truck 👍👍👍

[@rahkinrah1963]

THANK YOU AJ!

[@gm3353]

i want something to complement my crawler, just got back into RC.. crawling is fun but sometimes you need the speed... so I'm looking at this, and the UDR, and the Arma Mojave, and the Losi baja rey and lasernut.. i can't decide. one thing I like is i can leverage my current battery/charger platform for this.. that makes it more budget friendly. also seems like it would break less than the bigger rigs. decisions decisions!

[@mojobuff2653]

How does the SAlash compare to the Arrma Mojave 4S. I have one, and it’s a Beast Basher 4S RC. I also have the Traxxas Raptor, (which is a slash based Rc).

[@AJJAMStudios]

The Slash feels more like a performance vehicle, while the Mojave feels tough and rugged in nature. Both are fast, and handle well. It's just a feel thing. IMO

[@scottdashnaw2345]

You need to do a video for the noobs on things to tighten up after and during use

[@kevinb729]

Aj where you from? That bashing spot looks awesome

[@AJJAMStudios]

Our bashing community populates the Inland Northwest in the US and they call our state “The Evergreen State” beautiful Washington State. Bordered by Idaho, Oregon and Canada, we have trees for days. Thanks for asking 😎👍

[@kevinb729]

@@AJJAMStudios oh man you couldn’t be further from me lol. Im in Connecticut oh well

[@kevinb729]

I dream of doing a bash day with a large group

[@ianallsop8923]

Hi from the uk I went out a brought a brand new slash ultimate after watching your video. Took it out for the first time today and after 10 mins it was overheating . I did not link it up is this why it’s overheating

[@AJJAMStudios]

The link should not have anything to do with it. If you’re running on high traction it can put more strain on the motor and cause overheating. If not, then perhaps a smaller pinion would be in order. Let me know what you find. Thanks for asking 😎👍

[@ianallsop8923]

@@AJJAMStudios hi....is it better when racing on a grass course to go 2s

[@runnerbaba]

love your Videos! Helps a lot.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Glad to hear it!

[@tomazztivold]

Nice. U gotta love Slash 4x4 Ultimate 😀. How long is this oval track u ran this slash?

[@AJJAMStudios]

160 feet end to end 👍

[@danielplainview4587]

The suspension arm on my rustler 4x4 broke at the exact same spot

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Someone needs to address the proper way to install a lipo to make it last..( use foam )..alot of people are trashing batts..

[@f19ash]

Very good review 👍🏼

[@stever8595]

Looks like your running a 3s battery did you have any problems with it getting hot meaning the motor or the esc going into limp mode?

[@AJJAMStudios]

No. So far it’s been good. 😎👍

[@chaoticadventure]

Do you have an Arrma fireteam 6s? If not I highly recommend one. If you do then you already know.

[@HNunyabusiness]

Any nitros? I know it’s not the popular thing these days but electric has gotten a bit boring for me. I was into nitro in the early 2000s as a young guy. I miss it. May grab a T Max soon.

[@SnarkyRC]

It's best to look at 1/8 scale if you want nitro.

[@MrSpook1968]

Great video I am torn between this car and the Mojave 6s blx

[@AJJAMStudios]

I know the feeling. At the channel the Mojave is number 2 on our top 10 list. Both are cool. Both are fast. Good luck choosing. 😎👍

[@MrSpook1968]

@@AJJAMStudios Any idea how either one might handle snow. I'm from Canada 🇨🇦

[@AJJAMStudios]

Not very well. Those types of rigs are inherently close to the ground. Tire size matters with snow. However, the Mojave will do better in the snow than the Slash. I hope this helps. 😎👍

[@MrSpook1968]

@@AJJAMStudios it does thanks. I was initially thinking about the fireteam but the reviews I have seen have me worried a bit so I think I will go with the Mojave . Thanks for your help

[@AJJAMStudios]

Glad we could help. Let me ask you this…have you considered an Xmaxx? It’s the best for snow situations. As a matter of fact, it’s our snow King for the channel. What is your opinion on that? 😎

[@thomaschirila6372]

Quick question, what are the body disks for?

[@AJJAMStudios]

They go on the posts to protect the body. 😎👍

[@mrtelecaster009]

Hi, great viseo, thanks. One question, where did you get that blue rotary car stand from please?

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you. We picked it up at our local hobby store. You should be able to fine one like it on eBay. Thanks for asking 😎👍

[@johnkatz6913]

What do you use to clean it that thoroughly

[@AJJAMStudios]

Check out our video RC maintenance 101.

[@Offical_KingCorgiGaming]

I would personally give the slash 6 or 7 for durability because of the Xmaxx the Xmaxx would be 9 or 10 for durability

[@RacingTheClock]

If you are considering doing any racing for 500 I'd be looking for a nice used tekno sct.

[@AJJAMStudios]

I have one coming, thanks😎👍

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

Hi AJ.... I gotta say that with the way you approach our hobby and your standards for getting the most out of any of your rigs ..... I'm at a loss because from what ive seen on your channel.... I haven't seen your take... on re-enforcing the bodies of your Rigs with dry wall tape and shoe goo..... I personal do this in one degree or another on all my models especially the off road bashers like my XMaxx....my dragsters get re-enforced in the front and rear bumper areas because of low clearance setting the suspensions .... just curious my friend ... Again .because in my opinion...... you cover it all in the hobby...... to me ...re-enforcing the Rigs bodies .... is just as important as checking screws and diffs before you even strap a battery in......as always..... THANXX FOR WHAT YOU DO.....👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@AJJAMStudios]

You know, I’ve seen so many channels cover that issue we’ve never even considered a video on the subject. Food for thought. Thanks for bringing it to our attention 😎👍

[@paulbricklayer4491]

Love mine to bad the spur gear lasted 2hours of play

[@eprohoda]

AJJJAMStudios,Wow,perfect ~

[@adamdatson4646]

Yeah wanted one for a while, so i got my two Tekno eb and et built and now have the ultimate on the way. The ultimate is the best bang for your buck i reckon. Enjoy🤘🏻

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you 😎😎

[@josecontreras-zw3tr]

What about the battery life????

[@kylebeach2316]

The stock lipos last quite a while but I don't know what happened with them but they tend too swell up and catch fire. Even when you take really good care of the battery's.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Hmm. My sensibilities are offended by cars designed to run NiMH batteries. This isn't 1986 anymore. My excitement was instantly quelled when i heard "set up for nickle metal hydride" I guess I'm a battery snob. ¯⁠\⁠(⁠°⁠_⁠o⁠)⁠/⁠¯

[@chadriddle3517]

I want one

[@brothertax]

The music f’ing slaps

[@kennysilvers-z4x]

Traxxas is a mediocre at best company who likes to steal innovations while simultaneously patenting what others invented. So far, Traxxas has sued Losi, Hobbico, HPI, Redcat, ARRMA, Maclan, Skulldugery, and probably more. This bully known as Traxxas has patented designs that they not only didn't invent, but have been used for years in the industry. The worst part? While Traxxas was suing for simple things like rubber o rings, double servos, or lay down shocks, Traxxas was stealing things like complete car design by TheJang's Chimera A (including the color scheme) and relabeling it a Telluride. Traxxas is a Texas lawyer with some cheap plastic products to sell you in order to kill the market with RTR's like they did HPI.

[@HH-zg8zm]

Mine has more up grades than that 🤣 sad it doesn't stop it from breaking 100 times more than all my other rc s. That I drive harder. I call it my parts 🪣. You need a bucket of parts to keep it running.

[@turdbbburgersam4318]

For a two weel drive it's a beast

[@AJJAMStudios]

It’s actually a 4x4. Still a beast.

[@Gma7788]

Clearly you need to get a bigger scale RC slash. Your size version has failed many times during the video. It's belly was constantly slapping on the ground. That's the sign of using the wrong scale for what you're doing with it. Your breakages are entirely your fault and that's as a result of the wrong scale choice you made. Low chassis choice is designed for more sliding during races 🏁. Less body roll which is a more gripping style of driving. You can go over jumps with both designs but you must stop the suspension from absorbing the jump ramp. You'll have a completely different life using the low center of gravity style body. It's a scale driver. Go over scale and this makes no sense.

[@azovandy14.88]

The max slash is much better than this, was this the equivalent of the max a few years ago?

[@MyKonaRC]

Did you even watch the entire video? How he talked about he already knows the weak points and what it wasn't designed for. Thanks again captn' obvious.

[@jamiefox8670]

My hoss and slash broke in the pin are just going through gravel parking lot and broken there over priced steal drive shaft for the hoss several times wish someone made some instead of Traxxas monkey metal junk..but good review man!

[@SnarkyRC]

Just get a Tekno. Much better than the Trashxas stuff

[@Tastybites27]

hii

[@granddeath]

lol, looks like you just held the trigger 100% all of the time. jesus

[@SnarkyRC]

Ah bad old Trashxas. I'll never buy anything new from them.

[@professor-wright]

I hate Traxxas. So ugly.

[@SnarkyRC]

Yep. Tekno makes a far superior short course truck.

[@jeffrenman4146]

you have a tell… You know. Your credibility is lost because you didn't know anything about the car. Does it have the slipper clutch or does it have a differential…?… You can tell just by looking you can see the spring with the net… So you don't know anything this is just a KZbin money grab but you're pretending that you know RC cars even the room with all the RC cars in the background. Now it's clear they're just props. You know us viewers want authentic people that know the products.

[@AJJAMStudios]

Everything you just said is wrong

[@jeffrenman4146]

@@AJJAMStudios maybe so but you didn't see how obvious it had a slipper clutch… And you didn't know the car it states it clearly… But I'm sorry… I'm of the opinion though that before review is given the car should be familiar to the reviewer not a guessing game

[@AJJAMStudios]

An unboxing video is sharing the experience of discovering something new with the audience. We are not scripted or rehearsed. We are not perfect. But what we do is make an attempt to help others within the hobby. Knit picking small points that make little real difference to the outcome and requiring perfection in everything is not reality. We could do videos like that, but we won’t. Real life has mistakes and missteps. We won’t apologize for how we do things. AJ knows RCs. Each RC is different. Each one, little or big, is unique. We share the here.

[@jeffrenman4146]

@@AJJAMStudios oh just a on boxing but I saw the word a review… Should've just said I'm boxing and I wouldn't of said a word… I was looking for a review. Not the joy of opening a box. I get your point no worries

[@AJJAMStudios]

Thank you for commenting. 😎👍

[@chaoticadventure]

Traxxas just sounds to trashy and "plasticky" the quality just isn't there IMO as with Arrmas 3s/4s line I own a maxx and xmaxx and they sure are tough but they also wear much faster and just feel cheap. I'll stick with my Losi TT and Arrma 6s Rock solid rigs.

[@kylebeach2316]

Have you broke the a arms and chassis on the arrmas yet 🤣🤣

[@appleslider999]

Very 😮Good👍