If it Ain't Broke... Fix it a little - BL-2S Brushless Traxxas Slash

[@MyraHodgkiss]

The 2wd slash is a blast, brushless is a nice refresh

[@ryand4786]

Top button undone , should we be worried Matt ?

[@buysncharge]

Be worried when only the top button is done up

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ha!

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Always enjoy the Traxxas content Matt. Many thanks!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Good review and I’m glad traxxas finally got rid of the 550 12T motor. I’m sure there will be some happy kids this year

[@kevinp2820]

Well done Matt. If I didn’t know better your video was like watching the real Baja 1000 race a couple weeks ago 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikemiller9023]

Awesome explanation, Matt. Our local RC track has a class for folks racing a stock Slash, that way everyone has basically the same handicaps. It's a fun class with a slower car, and good for both newer racers and more experienced ones alike. We're going to have to see how the newer brushless ones compare to the older brushed ones compare on the track, and may have to look at the class rules.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool idea! Thanks for watching!

[@Art-jl6pt]

Hugh difference- you got to keep em separated

[@Art-jl6pt]

Ordered mine yesterday- $20 off-a mane hobiez-got low center of gravity chassis and Iodized aluminum shock capsordered 0ff amzone - can’t wait to get it-4/24 thx

[@scalebuildersguild]

Enjoy!

[@wapartist]

I just built one last week and love it big time! Worth the searching for a BL-2s kit

[@scalebuildersguild]

Enjoy it!

[@keitht7546]

Great video Traxxas is going to love this video. It is a good entry level truck for the money✌🏽

[@allmightygreat1892]

The slash 4x4 brushless 3s exceeds the fun limit

[@beernbashrc79]

I have a 3s 4x4 Senton and yes 3s puts the pucker back into backyard racing. Love the Slashes also

[@TrokaRC]

Got one few months back, its badass.

[@michaelstokley6796]

Call me old fashioned but I've bought this 2wd , I still prefer the brushed power down low at my track it favors the brushed power band.

[@ivanchi7342]

New video🎉

[@imthejaybird]

Scale Bashers Guild is back baby!!!!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep!

[@jdsrcs8061]

Wow wow wow!!! Your vids are always top notch and so cool!!! Great job!!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks a ton!

[@johnsavage7842]

I was looking at these slash trucks but ran across a nitro slash , I bought the nitro instead , whole new can of worms , still plan on getting the bl2s later , great video , keep up the good work , love em

[@scalebuildersguild]

Good luck with the nitro! I know it can be pretty tricky for some!

[@88davidw]

Excellent review as expected. The truck looks great. I really should get a slash one day!

[@scalebuildersguild]

You should!

[@mic-drop-74]

After almost 15 years of the Slash, we still run the most popular class, Slash Spec. Great platform.

[@andyb9994]

Great video, your driving footage is spectacular 💯 on a totally different level 👍👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@spenn2007]

Good job Matt, you are one of the few out here who can make an underwhelming-performing RC appear fun. But hey, this is for kids being it can't hit 30MPH even with a brushless motor. Welp, back to changing out the leaky shocks and checking the rear diff in my xmaxx, gotta love Jenny'sRC.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheBenware81]

Great review! It would be nice to see you review more rtr rc's. Hands down the most exciting review I have seen.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I review what they send me!

[@paulmatlock5969]

great footage. your camera skills are very good.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you very much!

[@allmightygreat1892]

Bought 3s brushless . Evil machine easy to fix. 50 feet jumps full throttle.

[@fredhenschel3000]

Yes first !!! Good evening Matt 👍🏻

[@eddieatkins9730]

Great video, Would you review the 4x4 version of this truck it had the HD upgrades?

[@callsignmohas5190]

I just got into the hobby summer of 2023 started with a UTB 18 and then I picked up a 2 Wheel Dr. brushed stock Traxxas slash. after about a month, I decided to upgrade it to brushless with the vxl3s. It’s super fast and fun but now I want to take it out and put it in my two speed crawler…. For science😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Welcome to the hobby!

[@ClassicSteelRC]

Sweet rig and awesome run video Matt!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@sik05civic]

I’m curious on how much current it draw’s so I can choose the best battery for a 5 minute race

[@Laptopsigmagamer]

Could you suggest some upgrades to improve the durability of the slash?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Slash is one of the most durable RC’s out there! Maybe RPM Plastic pieces could help?

[@brayanlara712]

Hi, I'm new to the hobby, I'm undecided between the BL-2 or the VXL, which do you think is better? Can they be modified to make both run faster? Your opinion would be very helpful.

[@scalebuildersguild]

The BL-2 line is the very beginner level. You can always adjust pinion size to gain a little more speed but you’ll have to watch temperatures to make sure you don’t overtax the motor. The VXL line is aimed towards those that want more speed, but with that, comes greater responsibility! They’re definitely fast, but more prone to damage because of that. If you’ve never driven an RC before, it might be wise to start with the BL-2, but if you have some experience, VXL.

[@MitchellBolognaniRC]

DUDE sick video

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you liked it!

[@Frumsl84]

Hey great video. Im 40 years. I think to buy a 2wd slash. I only want to drive in my garden and hit a few jumps. I love the "old scool" 2 drive feeling. Do you think this is worth it? Or the 4x4 bl2s? i dont need top speed any more. I sold my kraton 6s . It was to big and to fast for my backyard. Greetings from germany. Stay on. Great RC chanel .

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sounds like a good choice, I’d also look at the Rustler, as it’s a very fun, slightly smaller Slash!

[@Spor777]

Please tell me you filled out the warranty card and sent it in 😅

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@jeffmofo5013]

If it ain't broke, fix it till it is

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Nice review, looks like a solid truck! 👍✌️

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuppleBun]

very epic sticker showcase

[@unnamedracer9757]

If it ain’t broke, then break it, then fix it

[@andyjones357]

Sweet

[@1HobbyAdv]

Cool

[@abdellebelge7873]

777 likes now 🎉😂 good video

[@rjsv1000s]

Yip!! 🍻🍻

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘🍻🤘

[@scalebuildersguild]

🤘

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

I was waiting for a little more speed... B L on 2s? Well, I guess for beginners, that's awesome...

[@Casitascrawlers]

It’s my understanding if you get a Slash without the Low CG. chassis you’ll be buying one for it so ya might as well get one with it from the start.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

And then whine about the price going up?! People are never happy. You add a BL system and they complain about it being 2S or not being fast enough The 2wd Slash has always been an entry level truck and adding a BL system makes it 100% more reliable and faster than any brushed system, making an upgrade unnecessary and saving people money in the long run.. The BL system will be enough for many people and you still can buy the VXL if you're looking for something more powerful. I am NOT a big fan of Traxxas but this one makes a lot of sense 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

If you don’t know any different, probably not something you’d “need” right away. Play with it as-is and enjoy!

[@d_n_r_rc_racing2449]

It's really not needed right away. Some minor shock tuning makes a big difference even with the stock HCG chassis. Keep your throttle and steering inputs nice and smooth/slow and the HCG chassis does quite well.

[@wesleemiller]

4 th

[@MidCoast]

I was almost 69!

[@johngrant1337]

A great Short Course Truck made better

[@redndeyes]

Lol they had to find a way to move thier over priced demo electronics

[@scalebuildersguild]

Can you explain what that means?

[@Meshadablooms]

All slow mo videos 👎

[@Axial32]

A lot of lexan this year. 😂😂 a lot of good rigs though

[@scalebuildersguild]

I forgot to tell you, it was a typo. It was supposed to read: "Year of Lexan"... 🤣

[@Axial32]

@@scalebuildersguild those dang typos