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[@kobeshutter3194]

hey mark, i’ve been drag racing with rc cars for 3 years or so now, a couple of quick tips for you to get the car a bit quicker: id go down to the 50t spur or smaller if you can find one to fit as well as a bigger pinion. also the car isnt transferring weight and is spinning when you launch so id raise the wheelie bar some and put some softer springs on if you can. lastly id turn the tsm off if you’re comfortable with that, it limits your throttle as well as steering it for you which will slow the car down. with that system the car you wont be hitting sub 2’s on the gnss (which is even faster than that on a timing system) but it should get a good bit quicker! good luck with future projects and keep making great vids sir!

[@Shaun-hp2yz]

tsm does not limit throttle just steering

[@demon3825]

GNSS is .2sec slower

[@joserifaie]

Sharing information just shows how generous person you are thank you sir I got those valuable information that i needed to know

[@TheAmericanUhate]

@@joserifaie His "information" isn't accurate, and find better places to get info. KZbin comments ain't it lol

[@RedS1096]

Nah man you want stiff Front shocks

[@dragracer4407]

adjust the wheelie bar so its off the ground so it won't steer the car, you just want it to hit on the launch. Keep her straight and shiny side up

[@terrible_1]

Nice to see AWD. Here in AZ we tried putting together a Pro4 AWD class but couldn’t get enough interest. There really only ended up being a handful of us. Same class rules as the 2wd class with the exception of the 3s option. Fastest I was able to run on rubber tires and no prep was 2.1 with most of my consistency at 2.2-2.3. Breaking sub 2’s would be cool to see but short of running foam tires with prep, it would be a tough time to beat. Good video though!

[@platz79.0]

Those tiny wheelie bar wheels are catching the grooves in the road making the car squirrely.

[@07scoobywrx]

I’ll tell you this I have zero experience with rc drag racing but with real cars/trucks prep makes a huge difference!

[@andyb9994]

Truck looks good, can hear it spinning for the first how ever many feet, then it hooks up, got my thumb steers in the mail they are sweet, love the colors...

[@mikeysirilli3245]

awesome build!! look at putting your wheelie bar at an angle to stop twist

[@joelsoler3373]

Super dope build either way I wouldn't mind building one for myself...super cool truck!

[@bangurhead4027]

Mark, that looks KILLER dude!! Love the stance, she looks mean and looking to kick some ass. I've been checking out your channel from time to time, and you've got some pretty solid videos bruh. Keep on rocking it in Texas my man!!!!👍💯💯☝

[@russsmith9042]

For Traxxas it’s Traxxness! Cool idea and looks great!

[@gravityracergt]

Belted tires like a Proline Reaction tire will help tremendously with stability and help keep the tire from growing and rubbing the fenders.. The fender rub is steering you a lot.

[@nunocarneiro464]

What lacks in speed it has in coolness, that thing looks amazing

[@jasonkraus7442]

Another reason for the turning Mark might also be that the balance of the vehicle is off center. Is the weight evenly distributed? By the looks of it when the body is off, the answer is a big "NO." that might be another reason it is so squirrely. the weight/balance needs to be the same on both sides or the vehicle is always going to go squirrely. Great video, bro. Good Luck with all the project cars and upcoming events.

[@yodatw]

Some cars removing the front springs or going super stiff on Front Springs help a lot for straight line dragging. Just a tip I learned from other draggers.

[@gravityracergt]

One of the rules in No Prep RC Drags is you have to have a fully functioning shock with springs on all four corners.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Enjoy the weekend

[@Storyracing387]

Very cool, definitely different!!! I would not thought of a 4x4 truck drag car. Maybe they will make a class for it. Just ordered my Traxxas 4x4 chassis for my next build AND a Jamie Powell shirt!!! I'll post the pictures on the MSM Drivers Meeting when they come in! 🔥🏁🤘

[@SoulciaLight]

Sweet!!! We appreciate your support!!!!

[@Storyracing387]

@@SoulciaLight I appreciate you and Mark! You guys have shown me a world of joy. I feel like a kid again at the races. Every time I work on my truck or watch my son and his drift car, it reminds me of my dad and I. We lost him two years ago, but I feel him every time I enjoy this wonderful hobby. I like spreading the love of it as much as I can. So again, I appreciate you guys and all you do! 🔥🤘

[@RogersMudRacing]

It needs stiffer suspension and the wheelie bar slightly high to let the suspension work. That will help it go straight

[@nielsjuhr594]

Wheelie bar looks like you forgot to tie down a ladder in the bed 😁 kidding aside, looks sick!

[@ralphgutierrez8921]

Mark, I have a Tekno SCT410 with Slicks all around, that I race with my neighbors, it has an SMC 1900 KV motor with a 4S Battery, It fly's down the street!

[@leebrown2863]

Mark try using a higher "C" battery. I run ZEEE 5500mah 120c 3s battery on my Slash 4x4. I use a Hobbywing MAX 8 ESC. I also use Foam Tires instead of rubber. I drag race every Sunday night in my RC club in Brunswick Georgia. I am currently running 1.9 at 92mph

[@paulosrcs185]

I agree c rating makes huge difference to punching power

[@eastonchristensen3601]

How do you like the ZEEE battery’s? I’ve seen a lot of bad reviews, but then seem pretty good

[@leebrown2863]

@@eastonchristensen3601 I had an issue just recently where my Velineon VXL 3s ESC caught on fire with one of my ZEEE 3s battery's plugged in and the battery still works lol. BTW, Traxxas is awesome!!! They replaced my ESC, ESC fan, and my motor free of charge.

[@eastonchristensen3601]

@@leebrown2863 no way! Is that because you bought it from traxxas and you had a warranty? Or they just replaced it because you had a traxxas

[@leebrown2863]

@@eastonchristensen3601 I was gifted a VXL system for Christmas. I called them up. Explained what happened. Printed out the mail slip. Then sent it off to them. After that, they took care of me.

[@savageguy25]

Part of the problem may be the rear unloading and spinning from the wheely bar not letting the rear squat. You need to find a happy medium of the rear squatting but the front not lifting and unloading too badly. I’d raise the wheely bar and maybe let the front travel down more more so it has to raise higher to break contact for the front. Maybe try weight on front also.

[@johndavid5627]

so cool just drive to the mall parking lot and race at night

[@hirevinrs4]

I like the fact you have both a mustang and a tundra like me and you like rc cars too (except you have way more rc cars than me)

[@jordansrc8483]

Looks awesome. Sounds like the slipper can’t handle the torque and traction. Maybe next mod could be the aluminum center diff 👏👍

[@jonnyonwheels]

That’s what I was thinking because I don’t see any tire marks on the ground?

[@paulpadilla5288]

The rub marks on the body are for your MSM decals to cover.....sweet ride👍

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

Oh okay good, I'm not the only one that sniffs new tires haha.

[@patrickbowles2836]

2:52 man that looks good

[@derricksazrc3411]

That truck is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick. That is pure style Bro I love it.

[@jbsgarage6371]

Truck looks awesome Mark. Love your videos. I think the wheelie bar touching the ground might be steering the truck a little. Kinda like a boat rudder steers a boat. That might be why you're getting the wiggle. Looks amazing though. Nice build buddy👍

[@jhicks1774]

She looks sweet! Great setup and design!

[@713Ace529]

All for the fun. look great.

[@hardtailrider7172]

Great video I am also making a Traxxas slash 4x4 drag car except I ran a 2.91 at 43 mph with a 13 tooth pinion and 58 spur gear all completely stock I just added some weight I'll be posting a video on that on my channel shortly.

[@Shellbackrc]

Very cool build can't wait to see it get dialed in

[@coryhall1986]

Lift the bar for sure

[@ShellyRc]

Mark this is so awesome... I have a blue 1794 and a slash... you know what's coming next. 🙌 thank you!!!!

[@hobbymanrc79]

This thing is sick!!! Might turn my Slash to a drag car. Great vlogs bro!!!

[@jordanoliveto5863]

I wonder why people like drag 🤷🏽

[@omarboone1220]

@@jordanoliveto5863 I take it you've never been to a drag strip.

[@jordanoliveto5863]

@@omarboone1220 nope never plan on going

[@jordanoliveto5863]

@@omarboone1220 i just don't see what so fun

[@Super1handed_rc]

So so cool glad you built it out and tested it

[@nickmcd858]

Converted a tt-01 to a AWD drag car. Locked the front diff to keep both front tires the same size when spinning and it would go straight.

[@robertruiz5417]

Awesome video I want your merchandise especially those shirts

[@dougbaker2052]

My rc are all broke down have been for awhile no money to fix them but I can still watch you with yours love your content

[@edlampkins9939]

Great videos! Check your to see if the slipper is loose with 4wd & 4 slicks with suace makes for a bunch of traction. You just might have to lock it up.

[@quincyperkins7314]

You might want to put a bigger motor with a lower kv like a 1/8 motor and esc

[@tedsimington7654]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@jonnyonwheels]

I think you might need more toe-in front and rear to help make the truck slightly less “responsive” to steering inputs. I know I’ve chased drivability issues only to discover my alignment was slightly out, not where I thought it was let alone where I wanted it to be. She’s a ripper though!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Great video cool truck nice set up

[@2001Tauruswhite]

Very cool project. Do you have sway bars? I noticed it’s still a little squirrelly on launch. Maybe add preload to the rear shocks where needed.. I know you had the TSM on, but did you try turning it off even for S&G’s? So many factors! Plus you said it was cold where you’re at so that may play a factor even with the sauce. Hopefully we’ll see more videos on this particular car.

[@thizzobishi]

Few things that I would do. So you definitely want to get the wheelie bar off the ground it could be the reason your all over the place. 1 million diff fluid rear for sure and maybe up front 500k or better. Add some front weight to help keep the front end down and planted, do not use the wheelie bar it's more for flip protection than anything else. Stiffen up the suspension in the rear either more preload or thicker oil. For the front I'd go little lighter on the oil than rear and add preload so when the front comes up it still trys to push it into the ground if that makes sense. Then make sure your weight is even left to right that could cause it to pull to one side or the other. Tuning for 4wd is gonna be difficult but I would absolutely love to see you hit low 2s. Good luck cant wait for future uploads.

[@offworkhours]

That's a good looking truck!

[@joshjat3593]

You should try putting heavier diff fluid in the rear or even install the hot racing diff locker and maybe lower the front and raise the rear so the truck can squat for more traction

[@sadmancho]

Hey Mark cool video, you could try out the Hot Racing sway bars to help your drag Tundra get more traction. Hot Racing makes sway bars for both the 2WD and 4x4 Slash.

[@Crummieboi56]

Cool!

[@TheRealStoner420]

Lol I thought I was the only one who smelled their new tires lmao

[@Pavestar1]

Raise the bar

[@Nopitunertv]

the reason you're spinning on take off as opposed to just holding the car, when you take off you're getting a load transfer from the front to the rear squatting the back of your car, ultimately reducing traction up front which is probably/most likely where you're take off wheel spin is coming from, you have a decent camera, put it beside the truck and watch in slow mo as you do your launches, I'm sure you'll see the weight transfer and the wheel spin up front.

[@built2jzlexus496]

Small adjustments on the slipper clutch will get it leaving straight on full throttle

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good evening great video

[@gabehunt2000]

Toe the front in 1/4”, should help a ton

[@alexiscanjura9497]

That’s so sick !!! Would you be able to add a trans brake like how the actual drag slash has ?

[@mitch.0973]

Whats that?

[@willsthedog]

I did it with mine but its alittle wonky to use. I put a normally closed button on my controller. Only down side is it goes in reverse if the button is hit so i gotta hit it while the wheels are spinning so it cancels it out and it will sit still with any throttle input until i release the button.

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Really nice set up

[@naveDrahcir]

I love tundras. i didn't even know proline made a tundra body, I might have to get a slash now!

[@Pavestar1]

Also use carpet for burn out you could even use simple green for burnout

[@H20ONFIRE]

sounds like slipper is still a tad loose. I like the concept thou, truck looks good.

[@garykendall8381]

Slipper clutch is screaming

[@mellomisfit]

You should consider putting the 2400kv and vxl4s on it. It's just right 👌 love the look of this build 😁

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice truck

[@michaelnuzzo2742]

So dope man im gunna get a drag slash now literally tomorrow lol

[@kirkmurray5431]

U did a really nice 👍 job in that build & I love the body

[@codygerogosian9306]

I have been drag racing in Ohio and if you use prep, you need to clean the tires with simple green if prep is a little sticky or non-clorinated brake cleaner if prep is really sticky. Also after every pass you should clean and re prep your tires. But I am excited to see how your car goes.

[@ZingZingNZ]

Slipper clutch

[@Powell_Outdoors]

That truck is so sweet and them are some nice shirts.😀

[@sophie28ize]

Without TSM you have to adjust the the steering expo. So you just have a very small amount of steering. When the car is all over place that's you overcompensating. But i say it's you but really it's the truck making you do it. I know you have other car you can just put it down and they feel planted and you can drive it straight as arrow. You have to set it up so it goes nice and straight.But you still only need very little steering.Just try it..You won't have to fight it to keep it straight.I don't drag race but i raced oval for many years and i would think getting it to go straight without touching the steering wheel and scrubbing speed off. Great suggestions from kobe shutter, Below. BTW Love both tundra's!!!!

[@alexnava7664]

Hahahaha you smelled your tires hahaha.to funny

[@BrewProof]

slipper clutch slipping a lot, easy to hear if you know what to listen for... that jump in G's mid run is the clutch finally grabbing, not tire spin. If you lock that clutch down hard you probably could go low 2's

[@TheMdavis07]

I wonder if the slipper clutch is starting to spin on it cuz you have so much traction and it's not the tires spinning that would make sense for this soft launch and picking up a lot of speed really fast Midway through the Run

[@TheRealStoner420]

This is what I did with my rally.

[@RCVictoryLane]

I think I read that alot of guys use tire warmers to help not only get the tire prep ready but to get some heat in the tires before they take a practice run

[@KingLoggFrogg]

I think if you can spend some time setting up the suspension you’ll go a lot faster :D. Either that or go to a surface that is better prepped for drag racing ;) Not sure how it’s done in the RC world but it the real drag world they sauce the track :P

[@SoulciaLight]

🤔🤔

[@legendsofgold4848]

Great video

[@tonyrodriguez6830]

Pick up the Willie bar and put heavy diff fluids front and back

[@jacksonstombaugh8553]

Locking your diffs might help with going straight.

[@louis2179]

I like the look on that rig.. haven't seen anyone do it before!! #Connected

[@Tom-ux2tr]

adjust your wheelie bar up dragging will will steer it left or right

[@kellywingate7199]

Put the stock pinion back in it and try that. Tried to raise you're Willie bars a little bit. Looks good

[@poopdagger406]

Proline Reaction belted tires will help you get the power down and won't expand. Heavy grease in the front diff to get more power to rear tires, 40 -60 power its about right, 65-35 it looks now why the front rub.

[@slixk50]

Gonna have to lock the diffs

[@Justin-yk5es]

Hey Ive been tuning and building drag set ups and in your situation I thing it’s best even thought this sounds counter intuitive you need to put wheight on it you can buy rc car wheights or make your own

[@alexnava7664]

18 t pinion.im running a 31t and it moves crazy. Those front tires are balloning to much thats why you have a line in the middle of your tires.great stuff

[@blasekaauamo756]

More power

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video. Maybe practice it on a 3s bu the time you get used to keep it straight on 3s rhe 2s will feel easy

[@paulloomis7155]

Awsome video!👊😎

[@capo9620]

Hey I was going to put m/t I’m my fully built rally but it didn’t seem practical and a week later I see you on the idea please get the rally and do it it’s such a fun car

[@joecannon6482]

Your getting up on the bar unloading the suspension no weight transfer

[@toddbertram6556]

I think your wheelie bar is a little low, maybe bump it up 5 or 6 mm and let the rear plant a little harder. Anyway, good looking little ride.

[@215tower]

Beautiful truck, Lemme know if u ever decide to sell it. I’ll buy it asap lol.

[@dillonoliver27]

You need suspension tuning an get the first 50ft where it grips I bet you get low 2s

[@Willrccars]

It takes a lot of work to get then to run the numbers, I have run 2.54@55 on a rally with a vxl system on 3s, it was geared 18/50 on foams, sub 2 will be a lot of work my best pass in a rally on 3s with no wheelie bar has been 2.41@60mph using a blx185 esc with a 3800kv 3665 eBay motor. My new setup for this year will be a MMX8s and a cnhl 9500 90c 3s battery and a tp motor.

[@PhilBender612]

lol ..I don't know about this one, lol Maybe try the skinnier proline hoosier slicks because I think you have too much tire.

[@ikemort6427]

I thought I was the only one who cleaned screws out with an xacto knife😂

[@JohnConnor12]

Hey man, just fyi, the front steering blocks for the X01 have the same bearing size as the Tekno driveshaft kit, if you wanted to aluminum up front. Unfortunately, no option other than what comes with the Tekno kit for the rear, but the plastic rear hubs have held up fine for me.

[@mikenice413]

Change out slipper for a hoss center diff

[@mhrepoman]

It's not your tires spinning. It's the slipper clutch!