FIRST Running Video OF “the Cheapest” Traxxas SLASH RTR Model YOU can BUY!! Is It Any GOOD??

In this video I drive my Traxxas slash 2wd xl-5 model for the first time. It is completely bone stock in this video. Running it on a Traxxas Brand NIMH Battery. This is the “cheapest” Traxxas Slash model you can buy. It is equipped with a brushed 12t Titan 550 Motor and a Waterproof xl-5 esc. I give you my impression of the first drive letting you know what to expect out of a bone stock machine like this. I also strap a Gps on the rig to see what kind of speed it can do right out of the box.
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[@WestPat23]

It is my first upper tier RC. For a beginner, it is fast enough. I like that I can upgrade it as my skill level improves.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah you definitely can upgrade it as your skill improves 👍😉

[@FrickinRod]

got one for christmas. it’s so much fun. i love the 2wd

[@RCKnockout]

Nice man! What an Awesome gift!

[@aidenmaves5537]

Same its awesome

[@blakesilverthorn2170]

I have both 2 and 4 and my favorite thing about the 2 wheel is drifting

[@uzi7543]

you should upgrade it and make a series out of it, so whenever you purchase an upgrade, record you installing it then run the car.

[@RCKnockout]

Yep that’s kinda been the plan! 😉

[@garyhenke806]

honest fair video. have jumped back in to rc after a 35 yr exit. have 3 of these, and all have been GREAT at my short course track! many hours of fun racing and bashing! with friends family! sure a couple of broken small items, but have a supply of parts to fix as needed. BIGGest saver is s 1/2" tube (plastic water line is best for flex)I used as a bumper slightly wider than tire width, held on with zip tys. and I like making add ons as I have skid plates on all from bumper to bumper.YEAH HA!!

[@RCKnockout]

It sounds like you got yours setup really well! I break things here and there but for the most part these sc trucks are pretty darn durable.

[@alanwilliamsbackyardrc5904]

good review, videos like this help me decide what vehicle I will buy next,

[@RCKnockout]

Thank you! From here I’m gonna be doing another video with the optional gearing to see how much more speed it brings. It will probably slow down the acceleration a bit which isn’t really all that fast to begin with. The thing definitely needs some more speed, especially when it’s in the grass.

[@okiedoak201]

This is a pretty good video....and for a newbie getting a first truck or a Xmax gift...it looks pretty good....I bet it's a hoot at a parking lot race track..

[@RCKnockout]

Glad you liked it! Yeah I’ve never done a race in a parking lot but I’ve taken it to a short course track before…it’s a lot of fun!!

[@mikewilson164]

I like mine since its stock. i run a bug body, aluminum links, caps and steering. thats all. fast enough to have fun where i live.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! True, it is just fast enough to have fun with!

[@chrisarmstrong411]

Hey my friend, just recently found your channel, love your video and commentary. Just getting into rc car's with this slash, keep up the good work!,,,

[@RCKnockout]

Appreciate it man! Glad you’re enjoying it! 😉

[@williamkeeling3481]

The newer 2wd slashes now come with a 16 tooth pinion and 90 tooth spur stock the older trucks had a 19 tooth and I feel it was better the 16 tooth gives longer run times and lower motor temps but the 19 was fine for all around running and made it a little more exiting to drive

[@RCKnockout]

I gotcha! I didn’t know they changed up the gearing…..it must be pretty sluggish on the top end now

[@rcsendandblast1579]

My tape has been on for ever. Never came off used the same type of tape.

[@RCKnockout]

Awesome good to know! So far so good with mine too!

[@marshallmotorssc]

Just got a Hawaiian edition. Also have castle sidewinder with 5700kv and 3 cell for it love the handling characteristics

[@RCKnockout]

Nice man! The thing must be a ripper! 😉👍

[@marshallmotorssc]

Thanks brotha! Yessir first drive tonight! Noticed temps are kinda high so took it down to 2s for now. 5700kv motor with 16t pinion, can't wait for tires and such really in love with this chassis!

[@RCKnockout]

@@marshallmotorssc you should definitely enjoy it! The slash is a really good rig!

[@Mrjazzzery]

This is true it’s easier and cheaper to get ahold of I got one finally, and I ended up getting a aarma senton 4x4 too I got both within a couple days of each other the senton is brand new, I just got some power stroke shocks and new tires and bearings a new titan 12 new pinion I gotta do a lot of upgrades next week for the slash

[@RCKnockout]

Nice man! Upgrading my machine is probably my favorite thing to do after I buy a new model!

[@jack_tamales]

I got a ton of bodies from my buddy and one of them has the inside of the body lined with fiberglass which is cool and I use it with my dog when I wanna take her to the park and have a laugh 😂

[@RCKnockout]

That’s cool! So your dog hasn’t been able to puncture it?

[@paullang4138]

I'm thinking of getting a (slow) slash. Sometimes brushless is a bit much.

[@RCKnockout]

Less speed also usually means less breakages….so there are benefits to brushed

[@Thedudeabides803]

Hopefully my 6 year old likes it. Thanks for the review, well done

[@RCKnockout]

No problem! I’m sure he will!

[@christiansrcs7789]

Could you do a review on the Traxxas stampede 2 Wheel Drive

[@RCKnockout]

Unfortunately I’m not made outta money lol 😂. So I’m kinda limited when it comes to a budget because I pay for everything outta pocket. I don’t make any money through KZbin either....down the road if I can grow my channel and start making revenue through KZbin I would definitely look into testing some more models.

[@hauntman]

Hey quick tip you can use flex seal for the inside of the body of your RC car trust me I tried it on One of mine

[@jamiespence5320]

Shoe goo and fiber glass drywall tape is waterproof.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I’ve tried that method before

[@dnbpianist]

Awesome. Just ordered one. Subscribed

[@RCKnockout]

Appreciate it! You’ll have a ton of fun!

[@jaredharris1970]

I’m sure once it’s properly broken in it will be a beast I have a stock traxxas rally car nimh battery and it flies on pavement and on grass it does about 25 on pavement and on grass about 18-20 it only gets hung up in grass when I hit a hole a squirrel dug but once I back out and turn it glides over short grass I’ve been trying to figure out how to raise ground clearance on it to keep it from getting hung up in grass I’m torn between getting a 2wd slash and a bandit every rc I have is 4wd only because i like running them in the snow in winter and rock climbing

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I prefer 4x4 machines as well…..I’ve since swapped this machine over to brushless so it’s a beast now

[@jaredharris1970]

@@RCKnockout I’m not into doing upgrades I’m a simple guy all my cars are bone stock I will only upgrade if a part breaks or wears out

[@RCKnockout]

@@jaredharris1970 makes sense…..to all their own

[@evananderson2918]

Hey what battery did you use in this video I’m kinda new and might get one of these slash’s.

[@RCKnockout]

I believe I was running a Traxxas NiMH 3000mah and maybe also a Traxxas 4200mah

[@xan4357]

Will you do a video on the optional pinion gear in it?

[@RCKnockout]

Yep. I’m gonna do one more run stock as it sits but with a 2s lipo. I unfortunately didn’t have a lipo that would work the first time around so I had to use NIMH. After the next run I do anticipate that I am gonna wanna put in the optional gearing

[@MaxeeOffroadRC]

Excellent 👍#9 Nice Video my friends 🤜🤛

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! 😊

[@hauntman]

I’m really looking at this truck online I think next I’m going to get the Traxxas summit

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah it’s an awesome truck

[@hauntman]

@@RCKnockout ya

[@joestang1]

I am trying to make a decision on the Slash or the rustler.

[@RCKnockout]

I unfortunately don’t have any experience with the Rustler

[@iowacrawlerrc2518]

I thought that parking lot looked familiar! Scott County park?

[@RCKnockout]

Yep 👍

[@hauntman]

And can you do a video where you’re running the sun a 3s lipo because my uncle has this 2 Wheel Drive version I have the four-wheel-drive version and he runs a Lipo on his that thing flies

[@ancillary9683]

Hello, could I have the link to where you bought that battery?

[@RCKnockout]

Which battery are you referring to?

[@ancillary9683]

@@RCKnockout I am referring to the NiMh battery used in this video

[@RCKnockout]

@@ancillary9683 is it a 3000mah or 4200mah?

[@ancillary9683]

@@RCKnockout 3000mah, and do you recommend a charger to use for it thats relatively cheap?

[@RCKnockout]

@@ancillary9683 well that actually came with another rtr Traxxas. I’d probably go for a 4200mah. But honestly I’d spring for a Lipo rather than a NiMH. No any cheap balance charger should work fine

[@marcuskingtreerckingtreerc5868]

Just my opinion take out the stock stuff everything brushless then you will see the real speed of your two wheel drive Traxxas/ put a castle Sidewinder 3 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@RCKnockout]

Stay tuned because I’m doing an entire series with this rig! Next step is to put the optional gearing in. From there we will see. 😉

[@mattfoster1684]

Just wait til you see what it does with VXL 3S Lipo :)

[@RCKnockout]

I bet it’ll be a BEAST!

[@Yeehee16]

Just bought my son one today and having some trouble with it already as soon as it takes off it just spins out 😩😑. Any suggestions what to look at ?

[@RCKnockout]

That’s kinda the nature of a 2wd machine….throttle control is definitely the most important thing

[@MrGsxr10001]

Anyone ever tell you to break in a new motor before you beat on it ? That motor wont last long...

[@RCKnockout]

Wasn’t planning on it lasting long lol 😂

[@rc123channel7]

I don’t know if you need to brake in a RC electric motor there completely different from engines

[@RCKnockout]

@@rc123channel7 I don’t think you actually need to lol 😂

[@mendez1261]

You could but 2s lipo no problem

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I only had a NIMH I’m gonna run it again with a 2s lipo and post that video soon

[@charleybetts1053]

Whats the performance difference in "brushed" and "brushless"?

[@RCKnockout]

Huge difference….Brushless is about twice as fast as brushed…..if you got the money its definitely worth going with a brushless model to begin with

[@charleybetts1053]

@@RCKnockout so the brushless traxxas slash is a huge upgrade over the brushed slash? I am a 100% rookje 33 yr old kid lol and looking to buy my first one. I think I want to try my hand in RC drag racing, but and I know the drag slash is a great starting point for that. But I want to get the regular slash ($200 less) to bang around with for a while to get used to the controls and stuff before getting in that deep.

[@charleybetts1053]

@@RCKnockout then I saw your video and you said it was only like 189 or something and kept stressing that it was brushed. Then I was pretty disappointed at how slow it looked in the video and off the concrete. So I was wondering how much better the brushless version was

[@RCKnockout]

@@charleybetts1053 yeah the Brushless model Slash with the high speed (optional) gearing installed can push 60mph….30mph is the most you’ll get out of a brushed slash running the high speed gearing…..it’s probably twice as fast acceleration wise too….if not more…..

[@RCKnockout]

@@charleybetts1053 one of my viewers actually pointed out that Amain (where I got it from) jacked the price up from $189…..to $229.00…..it’s not worth that in my mind….maybe they jacked up the price on the Brushless ones as well? You used to be able to get ahold of a brand new 2wd Brushless Slash for $300-320 which is definitely worth it….the Tqi Transmitter and Tsm receiver are the biggest plus that come on all of the Traxxas VXL models….to swap a brushed one over will cost at minimum $70……that’s doesn’t include swapping the motor or esc either….just the radio system

[@redleaderone8429]

I bought one to launch cheap beater rc

[@RCKnockout]

Awesome man!!

[@aidenmaves5537]

23mph i got with stock gearing

[@aidenmaves5537]

2s lipo

[@RCKnockout]

That sounds about right for stock on 2s

[@evananderson2918]

I also followed

[@RCKnockout]

I appreciate it!

[@JERRYR708]

My 110.00 Feiyue 08 brushless 4x4 on child mode is as fast as that Traxxas.

[@emanuel616]

Omg 😳 that thing is so slow 🐌, is it worth the 189 whatever, mite as well just get a wltoys or save up for something a little better because damn that was sad

[@aspiratedutility]

This guy can’t help but to customize something. He just needs to touch or fiddle with some shit. I’m not gonna buy the car and put tape on the body. We want to see it bone stock dude. No TAPE ON THE BODY. I want to see how it flips. And the dude is insulting everyone who does have a 2wd slash. “ItS nOt FaSt aT All”

[@karlazmegac6445]

Do I agree with this comment? Yes and no.

[@bransonreed9050]

I have a 2wd slash and it’s not insulting to me

[@vorceful9590]

Should I install the 23 gearing. How much faster will it make it

[@RCKnockout]

For a brushed slash it should push the speed from about 22mph up to 30mph

[@pigeonqc4318]

To harden the body, use Shoo-Goo!! Watch Kevin Talbot youtube's channel for a tutorial on how to do it. It's hard and less heavy.