Traxxas Drag Slash Review & Run!

The Traxxas Drag Slash is finally here and ready to race! I take the Traxxas Drag Slash and go over the features on the bench and then take it out on the street!
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[@rcdrives3882]

Now, I'm more of a crawler guy. But that thing is indeed pretty cool. Thanks for showing us, Josh.

[@donaldellis8116]

Should look at doing burn outs on a piece of carpet, it will heat up the tires better and not wear out your tires as much as the pavement. Great vid.

[@2muchmarvel353]

Now we're even more excited. Love how Harley explains things properly and is never negative. My 3 boys and I are not a aspahlt family. We have have a dirt oval track, we bomb, and we crawl. Between our SC Losi and Traxxas rigs we've always have better luck with the slash. Quick to fix and parts everywhere. We love the slash and hate all the negative talk of this truck. I think 500 is fair. That's probably a 150 dollar body which is fair if you add up your time and money to paint and make one that nice. Add in all the other parts and we're in. We ordered a black one and a red one. Shoot i might even have to throw down a couple hundred feet of asphalt just for drag slash. Thanks for the great vid.

[@anthonycooper3767]

I'm glad that Traxxas and other companies are doing stuff for the drag scene. I started Slash Drag racing on FB about 5 yrs ago and there was nothing to make the Slash into a drag truck.

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

Very cool rig! The best part of this release is the new trans that will make it's way into a ton of 2wd Traxxas vehicles...

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

I’m just now finishing up my Felony 6S as far as my specific tuning ….. getting comfortable with the rig …..driving etc…. And of late I’ve been researching the new Traxxas Drag Slash and I just wanted to thank you for this video….. because of the way you produced and recorded

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

This video I was able to learn about this RC from stem to stern……all and all I just bought my new Drag Slash and because of Tubers like yourself…I learned before I bought it and this helped me a lot …. Again…. Thank You for what you bring to our hobby ☮️>>>>Out!……👍🏻😎

[@andrewbrown8927]

Cool they gave everyone a new car that is 10 years old how thoughtful of traxxas.

[@byknmikerc7153]

I have a drag converted slash, a drag converted losi tlr 22, and a dr10. The slash has the beefier components, like 2.5mm hardware vs 2mm. plus the parts are way more available, and around half the cost! They have an aluminum kit for control arms, shock towers, c hubs and knuckles and a couple other items, for $60. The same kit for the associated is $144. Slash has it's advantages for sure!

[@Donnieburger80]

Looks like a lot of fun. Truck looks amazing. Surprised how fast it launches

[@Storyracing387]

Btw...my local Hobby Town has a killer Buick Regal body that would look nice that 👍

[@BlueDually4x4]

Definitely a solid review on the truck. But that is a lot of money for essentially a parts bin build with a metal motor plate upgrade and some electronic programing. Though I do give props for going with a truck body instead of another muscle car.

[@jasonice1584]

My whole family is in to real drag racing and it's all in your shock setup you get those shocks write then you work on your take off

[@pedrovalentin9789]

That's a really cool body & wing set up.

[@Basshertz13]

Great looking truck and can’t wait to see and hear more about it, have been looking forward to it coming out

[@woofer2121]

That trans break isnt new I have it on an old am radio

[@jjssnb3790]

Bummers on the body man that’s a beautiful truck🤙good show

[@dominicsoucy2493]

How long until we see a farmtruck replica? Awesome looking drag truck!

[@92camarodragcar73]

Someone did it for the pro line body

[@JDHitchman]

What? Josh likes a Traxxas product!

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

I have a slash that I built up and upgraded to be a badass in the dirt like a baja truck. But I run it on street a lot too. So I need this thing. Was going to get rid of my current slash to get this. But I think I’ll just get this for street and keep my other for off road

[@thomasdowneyjr.4162]

the trans upgrade is good and the body

[@Evans-Adventuress]

The trans brake is like a launch control

[@indyjones3287]

Is it though? It doesn't lock to that position. Still have to hold the throttle where you want it.

[@Evans-Adventuress]

@@indyjones3287 that's basically what launch controller is car is standing still while you put full throttle down but have the brakes on but in a rc its little different

[@whatalias]

If I was going to do NPD car it be the slash with Supra body.

[@joshchatwin8179]

This might be my first drag car

[@mikebianco7854]

Nice 👍🏽 video lots tuning tweaking on these beauties I’m now in mid 2. Depending on surface that’s the Magic of numbers. Of course 2S only

[@DoRC]

So it's an LCG Slash with a slightly beefed up transmission, a body you'll probably not use, electronics changes you aren't allowed to use, a motor and ESC you probably won't use, and a wheelie bar for $170 more than a standard Slash VXL. Might just be me but I'm not really seeing the value.

[@truerc]

Not just you. This is around the price of two rtr 10th scale kits, a complete vxl Slash and a complete regular Bandit combined. Even by Traxxas standards it's extremely expensive.

[@redneckwilson5738]

In real drag racing, the trans brake, is almost in every drag car ever built. Trans is short for Transmission. What it does is locks the transmission to where it can't move and then instantly transfers power to the drive train. It's actually quite useful because it can make your reaction time alot better and more consistent.

[@ChazOutlaw]

Well the traxxas version is a Trans (mitter) brake. All it is, is a throttle disconnect switch. It's very simple, yet effective. How useful it is...time will tell

[@redneckwilson5738]

@@ChazOutlaw I know that. I have the older slash that had the old version of a trans brake

[@bryndon]

Great review, thanks. I definitely learned a thing or two about RC no prep drag racing. Not sure why I haven't subbed your channel yet... gonna change that right now. Have a great weekend!

[@RUSERIOUS76]

Take velcro and use the fuzzy side above the tires and it won't rub the paint off.

[@elcavi44]

Gorgeous truck

[@krashkingrc9715]

Awesome video definitely like the changes the trans brake is wicked

[@LRCR]

So I'm sitting here watching you on the Roku, of course I gotta pick up the cell to Comment, you asked and I'm still waiting on the Kyosho El Camino WTH is the holdup on releasing these carrots dangling in our Hobby? Motivation 😂🤣😂 it took me 3 day's to convince myself to friggin mow the yard LMBO 😂🤣 and My sinus is Killin me... Hey you need to get a new Arrowhead Hat ✌🤠👍 HFLPRCing 👍😎👍 AOAH 🌟 RCF4L 🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy Big J

[@ruftime]

Nice Josh! I’ve got some clear 3M paint protection film, leftover from wrapping my 1:1 car.....before I install the wheelie bar.....I’m wrapping the roof😎

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

That's a great idea!

[@727MegaRc]

The trucks looks great and it looks like it’s running good. Great video man keep it up.

[@MetalHeadRCGarage]

Great vid Josh! I wish the windows had been smoked or clear, but regardless, what an Awesome looking truck and that color red was on point!

[@1LACOSRC]

Looks pretty rad..may have to add one or two to the RC garage..lmao at the lid-skid💪🤙😎

[@lancelucas3023]

I love having another option in the market, but I'm admittedly struggling to find the $170 in cost increase between a Drag Slash and the Slash VXL. The Losi has more competitive (and legal) electronics, all-metal CVA axles, and the body is licensed from the same exact manufacturer (Chevrolet) for $100 less. Where's the extra ~$100 in value on the Traxxas?

[@MOTOCOOP]

I’m assuming they think the Upgraded transmission is the 100$ bonus cost

[@paulclancy2404]

Wider tires and launch control

[@MoBay876rc]

The losi is definitely better way more bang for your buck

[@wallythacker7772]

Think I’ll use a drag rig as my speed run car. Slash may be a good option if they do a roller. Swap back to wide arms, already has the wheelie bar and low chassis with a better trans / motor mount. It’ll be a fun lot basher. Especially since it has braking tsm, it’ll help the deceleration at the end of my runs.

[@charleskaleel6920]

That's what I did with mine I kept the same arms and just put the drag tires on it and lcg chassis with the VXL same system they're running in that car mine doesn't want to pull to the left or right it stays pretty straight and I'm easily hitting 60s if you put it on an extra drag strip where they have the stick on the road it'll go way faster car still really cool though I like the body

[@BlindGuyRc]

This thing is pretty awesome. I would buy one. Great review.

[@CoachD386]

Good vid, need to see it on 2s...

[@carsrme0141]

Mines on 2S pretty quick still

[@goreyboggs]

Not clear windows for almost $500. That’s pretty bold, at least it’s not a Traxxas. Oh wait🧐😂😂😂😁 But I would buy a kit one🤪

[@imserious2187]

That's the color I want

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

I predict within a matter of a week or 2 we're gonna see a lot of these in the farm truck livery with a camper shell added.

[@ChazOutlaw]

Damn you Harley. I was one of those "no way $500 for a vxl slash" guys. Your breakdown makes it almost seem worth the money. Great info as always. I think I would try a piece of clear crash wrap on that roof. The body is too pretty to trash

[@yeahright671]

They should've used a live rear axle and scale drag chassis.

[@chrisgibbs9218]

Great video josh, for this price point not impressed. On 3s it’s slower than the losi on 2s, my stock DR10 can do that on 2s. Was hoping for something better from them but guess not

[@mg90q61]

Yeah way too much money for what it is

[@photosniper81]

How are people getting there hands on these already? They aren't even in stores yet.

[@Axial32]

Hells yes. I'll have my blue one on Tuesday my hobby shop has told me

[@travisdeanjackson]

Did you have TSM turned off? It was all over the place

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I only had the TSM on during deceleration. No prep cars are often squirrelly, and my road was not ideal.

[@mikej8832]

@@HarleyDesignsInc forgot to add you're a rookie drag racer..... 😋

[@pitbullrcltd6252]

Oh ….. and I just subscribed to your channel…….✌🏻😎

[@spedracer55]

im putting those wheels on my rustler

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

Need the input shaft of that truck since it has no pin.

[@baptistecbn3049]

When do u think he’s out in europe (france)?

[@riftur7636]

I just bought this truck and am wondering if my Revo 2.0 VXL batteries will work in this or do I need to purchase a totally new expensive battery?

[@dirtberger4533]

Looks nice and fun until I looked up the price. Dang, lol. $500 bucks. I think I'll just convert a old Team Associated car I have. Thank you for the update.🏁🏁🏁😎😃👍.

[@dirtberger4533]

@DucknCoverin yes, after thinking about it, your wright, thing's add up quick.

[@edwincordero8]

Was the TSM off? Didn't seem to work.

[@juanpablosaenz852]

Good vid but personally I just have no interest in this car, especially for $500. There’s so many other rc’s I’d rather put $500 into before this, you know? I think $350-$400 would have been a more fair price

[@drtracyst]

soften the right rear shock. its pushing down to hard pushing the rear to the right and the truck left.

[@andresmit5655]

Would that body fit on a standard slash? I want to build a pro touring truck.

[@Storyracing387]

Dig your shirt sir 👍😁

[@MoBay876rc]

Nice review but its definitely over priced you can build one for less that 500.00 definitely looks good tho 👍🏽

[@sophie28ize]

Looks awesome!!

[@rodneybadger734]

I wish they did the front suspension better, not the slash suspension. Body details looks Great tho.

[@mattkingro36912]

What is that app and how do i hook it up to my rc

[@jessehughes88]

Is it me or does the intro music remind you of “X” by “Xzibit”

[@crazylarryjr]

Thank you for showing the bottom of the chassis, this verifies to me that the trans fit a stampede. As i said before It's basically the same thing offered by others in the segment. other than a new gyro and a short rear shock tower it's not that innovative. That said, the transmission is the biggest thing to cheer about. Metal motor plate and a true sealed diff (not a planetary type to boot😎) make this an upgrade, that has been begged for for at least 25 years now. I been wanting to build a new Stampede, but I hate having to use third party parts, when it should only be an option.. The only thing i don't like about the trans, is the fixed arm mounts, no adjustments for rear toe or anti-squat

[@thomasthetankengine7153]

You made my day when your fresh body 💥 went byebyez 😆🤣 thank you 👍 at least it's out the way now! I find it better to get the babying out the way with a nice big tar kiss ✌️

[@thomasthetankengine7153]

At least you stayed professional and didn't lose your 💩

[@aaronbaird9444]

$500....for that? You can buy a DR10 and save $180. You can buy a Losi and save $100 and get the same performance. Traxxas chose to chase the cash cow trend, rather than develop something unique. That is disappointing. Traxxas is essentially providing the 2017 Street Eliminator build, with a modified Pro Line style trans, standard VXL system, and added a few tweaks. If released two years ago, this product would have been innovative. However, in today's day and age, this product is not worth what Traxxas is asking. Traxxas should have added threaded plastic body GTR shock bodies, and developed a 0˚ front bulkhead/shocktower, in addition to their current product, thus providing something innovative, and more in line with what is currently being used in the RC no-prep drag racing community, but still keeping a majority of the product a standard Slash.

[@RandyChamberlin]

Bought a converted Slash for $180. Been tons of fun.

[@truerc]

Just think, you can buy this or two complete 1/10 rtr Traxxas rcs for about the same price. One of them can even be a vxl Slash. I don't get the price. It's like someone made a mistake.

[@scottoblander9419]

I think they’re just trolling you with colors now. Thanks for the review Josh.

[@RIdeWerksInc]

And ... so much for that nice pretty body.. classic Josh. Great video

[@roadrunnerorange]

This would be hilarious next to a rc10/12L with a wheely bar🤣

[@TheRYDENCUSTOMS]

@3:59 is the right rear control arm mount cracked on the trans?

[@PhiddyPford]

Totally disappointing after all that hype, I won’t mention the ridiculous cost , wait I did that 4 years ago!

[@morganyates6598]

Agreed! I want that body!

[@MOTOCOOP]

What’s top speed listed as Out of box?

[@4255Lee]

Do you think it’s faster than the Losi drag car

[@Jarhead1313]

Would you happen to know if the Jconcepts Buick Grand National Body will fit the Drag Slash? An RC shop by my house was going out of business and I got a deal on 13 different Pro-Line and Jconcepts bodies for $10 a piece and the Grand National was one of them. I'm going to pick my new Drag Slash this coming week and if it will fit I'm going to go ahead and start airbrushing it. Also this is why as soon as I get a new RC I take the stock body off and airbrush a "play body" all of my stock bodies are still new lol

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It should fit just fine.

[@RC4X4]

Ouch! The slide on it's lid made me cringe. The Drag Slash looks good!

[@MonsterPartsRc]

But for 500 doll hairs tho??? My doll is pretty bald right now…

[@chriswade3986]

I’m going to buy one .

[@TheDeLeonGarageCollection]

Body looks good, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed in the overall finished package. I think Traxxas really missed an opportunity to come up with something truly innovative Like I thought they were going to do which would’ve been maybe a more scale chassis with front engine, scale flip up cage etc. Traxxas could’ve created a new sub genre of no prep scale drag racing . Unfortunately the only advantage I see here is the transmission since all the other features cannot be used legally and sanctioned race in events.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Only TSM can’t be used, the trans brake is legal.

[@TheDeLeonGarageCollection]

Correct, as I have also disabled my DR 10’s useless gyro. I was more commenting about the toughness Of the new transmission and motor plate than the traction control

[@gatorrcgames]

Great video man! Now do I get this or the losi drag car???

[@stevenbutcher8287]

Dr10

[@RCNCoffee]

Fantastic review, great attention to details! Also thanks for breaking it down, irrelevant of the skill level of your viewers :)

[@RandyChamberlin]

I just want the wheely bar lol

[@raydayvideos]

Seem like people are crying about the price of the truck I have a dr 10 with a vxl set up because the associated engine was trash and it was slow as dirt for 350 plus tax after changing the crappy tires and part on my dr 10 to me the Traxxas truck is worth it

[@truerc]

Some might be complaining because this one truck is around the same price as Two complete RTR Traxxas 1/10 kits, those being the similar vxl Slash and standard Bandit. It's almost like the manufacturing cost didn't influence the retail price.

[@odomandr]

Did you have the tsm full off for those runs?

[@HolaACchillin]

Very cool!

[@chucksmith155]

Great video as always I’m looking into the GPS the one you have will that work with boats as well ? I’m looking for one I can use in different trucks,cars And boats thanks

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I don’t know if it’s waterproof but it will work in all kind of vehicles. It will do top speed, lap times, drag time, etc.

[@ajosepi1976]

The guys at the hobby shop were saying they banned these electronics already for local races. I don't race so I don't know for sure, but I can imagine people cheating with this fairly easy. They did say they may have a class just for it though, and being how popular Traxxas is around here, it's likely.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Only the TSM is illegal, everything else is just fine.

[@ajosepi1976]

@@HarleyDesignsInc I know that, they were saying that they banned the receivers due to their inability to properly police them.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I doubt that will be widely implemented as it’s not much different than the other drag cars that also have gyros built in.

[@ajosepi1976]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Locally they pretty much ban anything that is hard to police. Doesn't matter if they can turn it off or not. It's been that way for years. It kicked me out of racing years ago because I didn't have the money for the proper ESC. I agree it is not likely to be everywhere, but in small places where they barley have enough people to run an event they need to make it as easy as possible or they stop running races. The comp crawl events ended for the same reason. At the end it was "run what you brung" and 2 guys destroyed everyone else and that was the end of it. Not saying this is a bad truck in any way, but people need to look into the rules for where they are planning to race before they spend any money.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ve been to a good number of these events, I don’t think ive ever seen a single one of them have this type of rule mindset. Especially in smaller clubs where they are hurting for numbers. I think this will likely be a non issue, otherwise every car that has come out would have the issue. I think the TSM is a good addition and makes the product much better for all skill levels.

[@fuddwacker4803]

What no sound effects?

[@strech5412]

DR10 - $340 with metal drive shafts. Drag Slash - $500 moulded drive shafts. And folks say California is overpriced and Texas is good value. Er, nope...

[@SuperDrake79]

To be fair, those drive shafts are off the Hoss.. they should be plenty strong enough.

[@truerc]

Drive shafts aren't a big issue. It's more about the price being absurdly high even for a Traxxas. You could almost buy two rtr Traxxas vxl 10th scale kits for that.

[@pauljkeller1]

It supposedly tops out at 30 mph maybe a little more I was expecting at least 50 60 mph most positive my Slash Ult. (Stock out of the box) would beat it. Somewhat let down expected more from Traxxas.

[@TR.Pixels]

It's a great car but not at the price point it's at.

[@MoBay876rc]

Agree

[@adamkaser4759]

Can I convert this to a short course truck?

[@mikej8832]

Why would you want to? You would have to trash all of the suspension arms, shocks, steering, axles, and I'm sure other things just to get the correct width for Slash short course.

[@adamkaser4759]

@@mikej8832 I was totally kidding

[@RCAdventurePalopo]

nice 😎👍

[@lowridr2]

All the other brands are like shit we should of done a truck body lol 😂

[@coryb71chevy]

Actually it's a 68 67's had small back windows.

[@ml-cf9re]

Losi looks better, traxxas asking way to much for it. I like traxxas products but the price is getting out of hand.

[@mickd8188]

It should be $600 with more TSM and a 12T Titan....😁

[@imserious2187]

500 seems kind of high 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brianroberts5740]

That scope has gargage plastic lenses. Should put in Cracker Jacks. But the Slash is BADASS. !!!! .49C is too much.

[@MRPB54]

Too bad they dont give us a competitive motor right out the box it is beautiful tho

[@crazylarryjr]

My guess is the hardcore guys, that are already into it, already have their setups. Traxxas is targeting the newbs and setting up, for a sort of novice class (maybe a Traxxas 3500 KV spec class?) for these. as the new guy progresses they can get the legal stuff and run without the expense of getting new chassis and such

[@MRPB54]

@@crazylarryjr hmm that does sound like a fair point of view plus I love the dial function for starting power well id say let's see how it finds it place