“The CHEAPEST Traxxas Slash” Project!! FIRST TEST of The NEW BRUSHLESS Power System!! It’s AWESOME!!

In this video I test out my Traxxas Slash 2wd that I dubbed “the Cheapest Traxxas Slash” project for the first time after installing a brushless system. I put in the vxl3s esc and Traxxas 3500kv velineon motor. I test out the balance and handling of the new lcg chassis. I also test out the top speed using a gps recorder. I then test out the jumping and general bash ability of the rig!
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[@jamiespence5320]

RPM parts are awesome replacements. Awesome warranty to if you live in the states.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I’ve never broken anything….I have had the pins slip out cause they’re plastic is so flexible

[@TristanDeshaies]

This totally convinced me to buy the vxl. Thing rips. Awesome video 🙌🏼

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks bud! Yeah it’s definitely a ripper!!

[@acerig4675]

The shock mod really helps. I shimed my shock shaft's with nitro hose. 3/4 inch pieces all around, sets the body down for a nice look. Stiffens the shocks for more control. Mine eather spins out, or turns. Can't get it to flip! Has 1 inch clearance, with hcg chassis. Custom the hose to your preferred ride hight. Plenty of vids on youtube with directions. Thanks for sharing.

[@RCKnockout]

No problem! 😉 Thank you for the info!

[@Todd_G_FPV]

I used the extra shock pistons where u put the tubing inside the shock and its perfect on my rustler. Put 2 under each of the original pistons and it put the arms flat with the chassis.

[@acerig4675]

@@Todd_G_FPV that might block valving holes

[@Todd_G_FPV]

@@acerig4675 no I put them under the piston to were the shaft can slide through them and not with them. Wish I knew how to explain it better lol I put them under the c clip to were they wasn't attached to the shaft

[@gregdelgado812]

Your smashing you front end with that ramp! Lower your ramp entrance. And maybe stiffen front shocks.. I still like your videos, great job!! ☝️☝️

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! I think it’ll be fine....More angle means more air anyways lol 😂

[@cbdfpv]

You need the RPM shock tower. More durable for bashing. 👍🏽

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the recommendation! 😉

[@aaronbaker8091]

I use Integy T3 shock towers (aluminum) front & rear. No problems yet, been 6 months & I'm pretty mean to my rustler & stampede (building a slash atm)

[@christiansrcs7789]

I have been saving to watch this video with my friend lol it is epic

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! 😉

[@gourobkundu2173]

Get some RPM upgrades. Those really pump up the durability. Great video.

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! I’ll have to look into some RPM upgrades

[@mendez1261]

Spur broke in half full throttle . But this truck is very fun 😂

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah it’s a heck of a lot of fun! 😊

[@sidvicious3129]

Thank you Nolan and all the guys who have commented. I have been looking for my first real vehicle, I currently own an older Electrix Ruckus and I have been reading all of the comments for all of the problem solving ideas. I have watched these videos in particular because I almost bought the basic Slash last weekend because there is a club I was going to join with an indoor and outdoor track and you can’t run a brushless motor on the indoor track. Nolan how much would you say these upgrades cost you and it seems and you tell me from your experience that it’s cheaper to just start with the 4wd and go from there or is there a 4wd with most of the upgrades RTR. If I join this place what slash or truck be it Arrma or Losi can I get that’s brush but is still a decent performer, better than the basic Slash. It seems like Arrma gives you much more for the money. Thank you and you have saved people in my situation a ton of cash and time, $189.00 is a bait and switch if real fun is your end game here!!!

[@RCKnockout]

Arrma does have some rc cars with lower prices but diffs and replacement parts are way more expensive than Traxxas parts. We’re taking 2x as much money. I don’t have any experience with the cheaper Arrma vehicles. The price of parts has been the main deterrent for me. Personally the Traxxas Slash 4x4 VXL Brushless is the best bang for the buck vehicle on the market. You can get one for around $400

[@locopoppy]

Atomic Alloy rear shock tower. I brought one for my Bandit from Amazon for $16.

[@RCKnockout]

How was the fitment?

[@jeremymelocik3022]

Since you broke the rear shock tower this is a part that I recommend, 6838X

[@RCKnockout]

I’ll have to look into it! Thanks 😊

[@speedslidesandspeedrides1728]

Ive got 51mph with the body on i am running hobbywing maxx 10 3300kv brushless motor my coal is 54mph

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! That’s definitely moving

[@rcworxshop]

Great sesh matey, aaahhhhhh another model out of action 😭 bash it, break it, fix it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RCKnockout]

Exactly man! Do it all over again! 😂

[@surfside75]

Don't forget to rip and send it🤙😁🏁

[@mattfoster1684]

Bummer on the shock tower break. Might consider loosening that slipper clutch a little to quell the wheelie factor.

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the tip! 😉

[@Jasonkartracing]

I currently have three slashes one on 6s with 120a esc and 4200kv 3660 motor and my other two I run 4s. It’s kinda overkill but the lipo last a long time cause I`m not wide open all the time plus I keep an eye on the temp of the motor and run a conservative gear. The 3660 motor runs at 125 degrees and the 3650 motor will climb up to 180 degrees if i`m not careful

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! What type of top speeds are you getting with those setups?

[@Jasonkartracing]

With the 3900kv 3660 motor on 4s is in the 70’s mph range with 19/86 gearing. It’s about the same with the 4200kv 3650 motor with 18/90 gearing. My 6s setup is for drag racing it will hit close to 90. Of course all these numbers could go up with gearing changes. I keep it conservative for engine temps if I ran taller gears I could risk burning up a motor. I try and keep them under 190 degrees.

[@RCKnockout]

@@Jasonkartracing thanks! That makes sense. I have a new build coming so I was just wondering about what kinda speed you got on 4s and 6s

[@NathanStorer-RC]

"With great power, comes great responsibility" hahaha. Great video, you've earned a rew subscriber.

[@RCKnockout]

lol 😂 Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 👍😉

[@johngantner9314]

your videos are the best!

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks 😊

[@cbossplayz3555]

i figurd out the fliping of the slash take all the spacers from the rear and put 2 of the thinnest spacers in both of the rear shocks and no spacers in front that should stop it if you have the problem it worked for me :D

[@RCKnockout]

The preload clips? Is that what you’re referring to?

[@cbossplayz3555]

@@RCKnockout yes man can you please do a video to see about it

[@RCKnockout]

@@cbossplayz3555 so you put zero clips on the front shocks but two on the rear? What size?

[@cbossplayz3555]

The thinnest ones

[@cbossplayz3555]

It helped me with the hgc chassis

[@onefastnitro]

All plastics get brittle at cold temperatures even certain steels get brittle at cold temperatures as well. Your ramp is not set up for jumps with rc’s in mind you need a ramp with a sweeping entrance. Yours is instantly angled sharply causing the rc truck to smash into the ramp causing it to exit a jump awkwardly . Also your existing your jump at full throttle In The air, lay of the throttle a little. That will cause the truck to level out in the air. Quick question are you intending to bash this truck? If so your low center of gravity chassis is inadequate for that purpose. Your high center of gravity chassis is more suited for bashing because it has more ride height. your low center of gravity chassis is better suited for racing not bashing. Also your title for this build project needs to be how much will this rc truck make me spend on it as I keep replacing parts and adding “upgrades “ as people call them these days. I say this because it sounds like this is starting to be an expensive build not a “cheap build”. Good video by the way I’ll keep watching to see how much your cheap build really cost.😃👍

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the advice! As for the ramps....that’s what I have so that’s what I’m gonna use. I probably should try laying off the throttle but I doubt that will have much effect on it nose diving..I do intend to bash it how with the lcg chassis. As for the title “The Cheapest Traxxas Slash Project. You may have misinterpreted the title or maybe you aren’t familiar with this series? This is the cheapest slash you can buy. I tested stock to get my thought and from there i decided to build it up. The goal isn’t to keep it cheap even though the title might somewhat suggest that. Thanks for watching 😉

[@gregdelgado812]

I think this is the best advise!!! I was thinking all your remarks in my head, wow! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RCKnockout]

@@gregdelgado812 glad you like it! “Inspiring minds think a like” ....I think that’s a saying? lol 😂

[@OG-ShortsYT]

Do you think its driveable without the low gravity kit?

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah it’s definitely drivable

[@joshpurser4810]

Wow that thing is handling pretty well bro!!!! I’m looking to get me a ramp for my rcs do you have any suggestions for me?

[@RCKnockout]

Well I have these skateboard ramps...I think they’re called Landwave or something like that? 🤔 But I use some small ramps underneath to help elevate them so I can get more air

[@WestCoastCoasters]

does the optinal gearing help a lot or no because i was gonna put it but my grub screw wont come off u got any suggestions

[@RCKnockout]

It helps with top speed but It’ll take away from the initial torque off the line a little bit….if it’s stripped your going to need some sort of extraction tool

[@joegreen7253]

Atomik rc good and cheap thanks for the video

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the recommendation! 😉

[@arcaderacer586]

did you figure out what was making the slash nose dive off the jumps? i was wanting a slash but not if its a nose diver LOL

[@RCKnockout]

I think it had more to do with the ramp itself…..if its a gradual face it’ll actually fly pretty flat….when it does go nose down though there is no way to bring the front back up

[@ivar2836]

Hey i know im late but i have the same setup as you (vxl-3s velineon esc, 3500kv velineon motor, lcg chassi and badland tires) but mine wont wheelie at all, any ideas on why that is? Thanks Edit* i run 3s lipo with 25c discharge and the slipper clutch is thightend all the way

[@RCKnockout]

What gearing are you running?

[@ivar2836]

@@RCKnockout stock gearing i belive its 23/86

[@RCKnockout]

@@ivar2836 it should be able to pull a wheelie…but you could gear your pinion down to a 21t or 19t

[@ivar2836]

@@RCKnockout okay, thanks

[@RCKnockout]

@@ivar2836 you’re welcome!

[@theplayerguy4505]

I notice you upgrade the power everything starts breaking I had my stock slash for like 8 months or so use the crap out of it every week haven't broke nothing yet lol

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah more power usually means more breakages lol

[@theplayerguy4505]

@@RCKnockout question rc I just upgraded to brushless velion myself what channel do I plug the wires into there's like 2 channel 1s

[@RCKnockout]

@@theplayerguy4505 which wire are you referring to? The esc?

[@theplayerguy4505]

@@RCKnockout the box where you plug in all the wires to the different channels

[@RCKnockout]

@@theplayerguy4505 just plug it into the channel you unplugged the previous esc from…..should be channel 1 or 2

[@NBuda23]

What tires are you running on it?

[@RCKnockout]

Proline Badlands

[@violin191]

Thanks for this video. I have a question. May I know how much speed do you get on 2s lipo using same VXL system ?

[@RCKnockout]

I haven’t actually run it on 2s with the VXL system. My guess would be somewhere between 32-36mph. That’s about what it is with the 4x4 VXL on 2s

[@violin191]

@@RCKnockout Thanks for the reply. I get somewhere around 32mph-35mph with castle 3800kv. But Traxxas claim it to be 40mph+ with 23/86 gear setup. So wondering what's wrong with my setup ?

[@RCKnockout]

@@violin191 honestly I don’t know? Traxxas also claims 60+mph with the high speed gearing. The most I’ve gotten is 57mph. So I’m not sure how accurate their number are really lol 😂

[@violin191]

@@RCKnockout Thanks for the reply. It relieved me. Looks like it may be a issue with the way Traxxas measure the speed.

[@RCKnockout]

@@violin191 no problem 😉... they probably had a downslope and a tail wind lol 😂

[@ingsanrc]

Cool 👍

[@stever8595]

How do you know when it goes into low voltage mode?

[@RCKnockout]

It’ll cut the power of the truck to 50% and shortly after the truck will die. All you’ll have at that point is your steering. Also the esc usually is blinking red slowly

[@stever8595]

@@RCKnockout thanks for the help man my son and I got the same truck for Christmas so were new to the hobby love this series and the channel

[@RCKnockout]

@@stever8595 no problem! I’m glad you enjoy it! Just make sure if you’re running a lipo battery to have it in Lipo cutoff mode and then you’re good

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

10:29 does anybody know what that sound is. I have same sound coming out of my slash. Can't tell if it's the steering servo or esc and is it bad?

[@insanerc9585]

Bro you could definitely make it cheaper, look up Ghoul RC slash tires on amazon hehehe

[@RCKnockout]

“The cheapest traxxas Slash” just refers to it being the cheapest slash model. The build after that isn’t really aimed to be a budget build

[@insanerc9585]

@@RCKnockout ok makes sense, how much did you get it for?

[@RCKnockout]

@@insanerc9585 $189.95

[@insanerc9585]

@@RCKnockout nice man!

[@RCKnockout]

@@insanerc9585 thanks!

[@timmongar6250]

If I can my control to a better one what else do I need to change

[@RCKnockout]

If you need to change the control of what?

[@timmongar6250]

I meant the contoler for my car

[@RCKnockout]

@@timmongar6250 you mean to swap your stock controller for the tqi transmitter and receiver?

[@timmongar6250]

Yes thsts what i mean

[@RCKnockout]

@@timmongar6250 you just need the tqi transmitter and Tsm receiver…maybe $60 or a bit more for both

[@tannervanheuvelen1920]

Hey I know I asked you on another video but I’ve pretty much have watched all your videos and not sure how to calibrate my 2.4ghz to my brushless ecs

[@RCKnockout]

I actually don’t know off the top of my head…go check out Traxxas support on “How to Recalibrate My Traxxas Radio System”…their KZbin videos are extremely helpful

[@tannervanheuvelen1920]

@@RCKnockout I’ve watched their videos a few times already. Not sure what I’m doing wrong

[@tannervanheuvelen1920]

@@RCKnockout ok so I was able to to figure out a little more but now when I use my steering my tires turn and also my back tire start spinning but my throttle still does nothing

[@RCKnockout]

@@tannervanheuvelen1920 your tires are spinning as soon as you turn it on? Without any throttle input?

[@tannervanheuvelen1920]

@@RCKnockout I figured it out, my esc was plugged into the second one not the third thing, but the thing was when ever I would turn the steering wheel the tire would spin

[@a.k.vollmer5200]

Good god ! That MF’er rips!

[@RCKnockout]

Yep she’s a ripper!

[@jacksongerads4642]

It nose dive because of the ramp I think because I hit bigger jumps and mine doesn’t

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah the ramp is a bit of a kicker

[@cbossplayz3555]

Can you try the speed of the 31pinion and 76 spur with vxl

[@RCKnockout]

I think that would still be way over geared for a brushless setup

[@cbossplayz3555]

@@RCKnockout on traxxas website it says that you can do it

[@RCKnockout]

@@cbossplayz3555 it’s still pushing the point of being over geared. I can’t even get the slash 2wd to top speed as it sits with the optional gearing so I don’t think I wanna attempt to gear it any higher. There just wouldn’t be much point.

[@cbossplayz3555]

Just copy the link

[@RCKnockout]

@@cbossplayz3555 link for what?

[@maherkahala5269]

Where you able to install the traxxas aluminum steering bell crank with the 2wd lcg chassis? I installed it on my lcg and my servo went out 2 min later. I called traxxas and they told me it only fits the 2wd high center gravity chassis. Are you able to get away with it?

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah it fits fine. I haven’t had any issues so far.

[@maherkahala5269]

@@RCKnockout thanks!

[@RCKnockout]

@@maherkahala5269 no problem! 😉

[@acerig4675]

I had no issues with the 4x4, 2wd is probably different.

[@maherkahala5269]

@@acerig4675 yeah it’s pretty different

[@keiongaming6760]

What happend to the original bottom body

[@RCKnockout]

That Is the original body

[@connorkatz2031]

Are you running on 2s or 3s

[@RCKnockout]

3s

[@okiedoak201]

Stiffer springs..and I get a ache watching a bash session....I just don't know how you all afford the bashing...

[@RCKnockout]

I’ve swapped the shocks on this machine since this video….What’s the point of having an rc if you don’t bash it? Lol 😂

[@okiedoak201]

@@RCKnockout I seem to be on the race side I guess...

[@RCKnockout]

@@okiedoak201 I guess I didn’t think about that…..to all their own 😉

[@okiedoak201]

@@RCKnockout keep the awesome video coming....

[@RCKnockout]

@@okiedoak201 will do! Thanks!

[@jorillmsvita3499]

Hi Guys 😍💋 💝💖