The Traxxas Drag Slash Review

Today, we review the all-new Traxxas Drag Slash R/C Drag Car with VXL Brushless Electronics. We'll do some driving, some bashing and of course, do a few speedruns. How fast is the Drag Slash? Let's find out.
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[@RickyD1968]

Traxxas did this drag stuff a long time ago with a really cool dragster and tree light system why don’t they bring that back also ?

[@meademorgan6614]

They had the John Force funnycars too. That is where the "trans brake" that is suposed to be new, comes from.

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@meademorgan6614 Exactly

[@RazorRoo1989]

The light system bad ass. I have 1. Very nice to have.

[@dannyholmes1693]

I want one

[@nhraandnascarfanatic5907]

@@meademorgan6614 I have a funny car, to this day it still kicks ass

[@jtmchannel7640]

I didn’t like that thing at first, but it’s kinda growing on me now lol

[@jtmchannel7640]

@Steve Vento nice. I had been saving for my first 1/10 scale crawler for awhile now, originally for the TRX4. But I recently found a original Scx10 with a Rc4wd Blazer hardbody. (With a roll cage) It was my dream body, so I got it used. I absolutely love it, and it is all I need for now.

[@jtmchannel7640]

@Steve Vento the new Trx4s are just amazing as far as technology though

[@cartalksandreviewswithacar5179]

I know right

[@redline6871]

We have a crew running and it’s out running an x01 right now in 200ft

[@danielmagwire3224]

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[@never-stock-rc2968]

I don't see 500.00 for a parts bin special.... That's a 6s rig territory.... Not getting my cash..

[@mickfitz76]

i feel you. Get some monster 8s rigs from bangood for that money.

[@berti_TD1]

I understand what you mean... For me personal, I wouldn't buy it too (nitro only) but I found out that the TIRES are the most expensive thing on this rc. Only ONE tire (rear) costs about 30$-60$ or more

[@michaelvankirk3576]

@@berti_TD1 what it's 40 bucks for a set of two tires from Traxxas

[@atnotthiolnoy1]

It's $350.

[@SolamenteVees]

I’ve been out of RC for about 20 years. It’s amazing to see where the hobby is today…

[@ramos.nitrorc]

same here yeah it's pretty amazing

[@diggy2107]

Same here and I've been away the same time frame ,back in the day it was so much different and nitro was a lot of fun but so was electric but with today's electric motors and batteries it's 20× more powerful and more fun 😁👍

[@riftur7636]

@@diggy2107 I stopped RCing a few months after the Revo came out. I owned the t-maxx which I made the mistake of installing the Dynamite .26 upgrade kit. It was way to much power for the original .15 t-maxx diffs though and i was stripping them all the time. Traxxas just released the Revo so I bought it, loved it, and had to put it all away because I was just starting my career and had no time. 2 months ago i saw an electric buggy boasting of 50+mph for only $130. I was bored and bought it. It was my first electric RC car and BOOM, I am right back into it. I still dont have the spare time for nitro so I needed to buy a new electric truck. I saw the newest version of the E-Revo VXL and had to have it. What I did not realize is how much larger Traxxas considers 1/10th scale now a days. I was looking for a truck to lightly bash around the neighborhood with. That is not what the new E-Revo VXL is for. I was shocked by the size and the insane power it puts out. It's by far the best RC truck i have ever driven but there are very few places I can actually use it properly. Now i am thinking of trying out drag racing. BTW, great review.

[@taemac10]

I wish they would update thier electronics after 10 years, a damn shame!

[@ezraredgwell]

Don’t fix it if it’s not broken

[@chrislyle2675]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@allencarley3638]

You're clearly wrong, the newer esc's feature cap packs fully integrated, and the newer motors are 4 pole as opposed to the original 2 pole motors.

[@icebrew]

cool car but for the price it looks like a scam it would probably be cheaper to get a slash 2wd vxl and make a drag car out of it with the same or better specs

[@ToyotaCamry-re4bl]

not really a scam, its hand built and has a more expensive transmitter but, yes i do agree it is a little overpriced

[@rushgush]

it would of been a bigger hit if traxxas actually came out with a brand new custom drag esc and and new custom high kv motor.

[@petermakeithappen8336]

And batteries with a higher more competitive c rating

[@ricksprings]

These RTR drag RCs make phenomenal street bashers. Light dirt & pebbles on asphalt/concrete & slight elevation changes make even better driving experiences! I love my 2wd dr10....looking forward to tuning & modifying it

[@MrSneakyGunz]

Very good presentation Brett! Keep up the great work brother.

[@sneakyneaky]

I'm pretty sure that's a 1968, not a 67. The vast majority of the 67's had a small back window

[@LoNeWoLf6661000]

Late 67 had big window also, after safety regulations changed. 68 had side marker lights, 67 did not.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Awesome truck, always watching cheers KC Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸👊😎🙂👍

[@turtletrading4207]

Cheap looking plastic car with pathetic performance, no thank you.

[@JIMJAMSC]

I have most bases covered with a TRX4 scale Bronco, a UDR 1/6 Trophy truck, a few crawlers and all around basher. These drag trucks look so cool I bought one because it looked FAST. I live on a cul de sac and got to admit the first 10x or so I ran it was exciting but once I dialed it in it became boring. Sure with a opponent what friend could resist. However alone I see this speed demon being on display going really slow "0" pretty fast.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

How does Traxxas expect to be competitive when their “drag mode” is illegal, the motor is quickly being outlawed in the 13.5 class, and they don’t even produce a battery beyond 25C discharge? Competitors are using 9000kv motor and 120C batteries. Traxxas? Hahahahahahaha good luck

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Even though Brett said a visual inspection of the receiver in “drag mode” is legal, it absolutely is not according to the racers at my shop who have been competing for over 10 years complete with manufacturer sponsorships… they said if that TSM knob is not at zero, you can’t race. Period.

[@germanrcdriver39]

Hahaha youre right man👍 Other companies make better drag cars

[@germanrcdriver39]

Btw what type of lipos are you using in rc dragrace? Shortys or just normal 2s?

[@kenmitz4058]

I think Traxxas built this for the non competition guys not the pros. this is just so you and your buddies to go have a good time in a parking lit somewhere.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

@@kenmitz4058 and there’s nothing wrong with that at all! That’s totally fine! However, I think Traxxas is trying to position themselves among the competition in actual races in the context of the requirements and rules

[@RazorRoo1989]

I like it. I love the body as u can see from my profile. Traxxas lost their Damn mind with the price. I rather get a roller and install my Electronic.

[@jtmchannel7640]

First?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Confirmed. -Brett

[@jtmchannel7640]

@@AMain_Hobbies haha cool

[@mc_chickenburger2585]

@@jtmchannel7640 quick

[@taemac10]

Best thing about that car is the body. I have a 1970s body similar to it that I modified to fit my slash 4x4.

[@whitenoisewasteland3021]

nice, i just got a drag slash and already geared it up to 35/76, mod1 is next lol. I had so much fun with the drag slash on my b'day Friday I ordered 2 more since they are on sale for 500/pr

[@rashidfloyd1190]

Just bought the last green one at my hobby shop

[@Michael-xj2mx]

Me and my friend bought two drag trucks he got the Traxxas 67 Chevy truck I got the losi 68 Ford F100 I bet him every time we use the same battery the losi it way faster

[@rcmt2965]

Niceeee. Thing looks so mean. Do you guys know if I could slap that transmission in a stampede or rustler 2wd.

[@theirishaxe9405]

Another parts bin "new" Traxxas

[@alp54987]

0:36 ''almost 400.000 views''. 32.681 views are missing...😬😂🤣

[@mattster197]

Its cool for the nitch it fits, some bashers will like it and mod it. but its just a bit hunk of flying plastic lol. I guess its cool.

[@slimhound7728]

I prefer the dragster its faster to me and also came with launch control

[@LoNeWoLf6661000]

I just want one to compliment the real C10 in my driveway. Love these years of C10.

[@corgicakes5629]

Can you just drive them around

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Sure, in our DR10 video we jumped it off curbs and bashed it around. Was pretty fun: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a37an52cfJ6io6M -Brett

[@richarddickes4735]

Will the Traxxas drag slash drag body fit on the dr10

[@cdubwdub2886]

Just got one handed down from my dad it's so much fun

[@EriMCardenasRC]

I have the Traxxas Rally and im planning to get this body looks great🔥

[@michaelramsey82]

Drag racing isn't really my thing, but I LOVE that body. Wonder if it could be made to work on a normal Slash with off-road wheels?

[@adouglas9158]

might have to do a monster slash conversion do make that body fit

[@meademorgan6614]

The drag cars have been narrowed, so you would need to have those fat off road tires outside the body.

[@K-Anator]

That contact patch on the body from the tires seems... wrong. You guys sure it's not from dust being kicked up? I have a couple cars that have had portions of their body/chassis clearly sand blasted, cause there's absolutely no way a tire touched it.

[@allencarley3638]

It is possible, the outer 2.2 portion of the tire would want to balloon more than the inner 3.0 portion.

[@Andy-Andeee]

Ooooo those rear tires, i need a 4 set for my senton 😈

[@darcykeddell4930]

get arrma hoons 😈

[@therandomchannel3025]

Bro the tires are huge!!

[@johntuffy5721]

Heavy chassis + heavy drive line = slow dragster.

[@therandomchannel3025]

I upgraded to a TEKIN RS PRO 4 SET. Now she goes so damn fast!!

[@mikelester5524]

I would love to have the drag slash

[@wickedb16]

I'm on the fence about picking one of these up

[@ivydome]

Well get yourself off that fence and buy one!😂

[@billymccall6896]

It's little over priced but body is super nice !! Car works well out of the box way better than dr10 !!

[@whitenoisewasteland3021]

they are on sale til end of sept 2022 for 300 each, or 2 for 500 with a small mini tree. I bought one for 300 and loved it so much I bought 2 more the next day

[@reallythough4591]

Whoa there buddy, my dr10 takes offense to that, and challenges you to a race.

[@phillynch9514]

Nice video. But “drag” slash with a high speed of 65mph? For that amount of money? And you’re using a 3s.

[@williamsteffes4912]

Never been this early, love the videos 😁

[@nhraandnascarfanatic5907]

I have the funny car and it’s awesome!… I ordered the 32 coupe at the start of feb and got told yesterday it’s still another 2 months away 🤦‍♂️. I contemplated the c10 drag slash but a few hobby shops have said that no prep is all the rage at the moment so the waiting lists around the place are huge… place an order now and probably won’t see it until Christmas.. what a joke 🤦‍♂️

[@jamesjackson1621]

I've had it for a day I like it a lot the only thing I don't like is that the tires ripped up after the first drive

[@Yayo509]

sounds like a 500 dollars trash.

[@Gabe_Colon]

On 3 cell I got 60 stock gearing and on the high speed I got 68

[@reallythough4591]

I got 66.9 on a 74 tooth spur today, on 2s, and still accelerating with the wheels off the ground. Had to back off as it was windy, and starting to drift off road. Mines a dr10, and about 1.5 lbs lighter out of the box. I've moved weights around to front bumper and front of chassis, and will hit it again. Hoping for 80-90 on 2s. Out of the box, slash is definitely setup better, but don't sleep on the cheaper dr10, my little birdie can fly.

[@gerhelwinters1967]

M:y daily driver is a 67 C10 I need one of these. Iv'e been hot rodding mine for 35 years I call it Old Heller!

[@nathankeske5697]

I made a 90s stamped into a 2s no prep car and it’s fast as heck I’m still tuning it if anyone wants to see it Is the most resent video on my channel I would appreciate it to😃

[@andyb9994]

Very cool...but are there any Traxxas vehicles not cool!!

[@youtubeviewer9523]

please make another nitro series

[@dpl2617]

Why is drag racing limited to 2S ? Seemes lame and SLOW !! 4S and 6S now I'm interested.

[@The_RC_Dude]

Early!

[@endosrc]

are there any chrome wheels that work with the tires

[@MrRmalimata]

Why why why why would you show something that back ordered 😕 😄 😄 Thats a very big teaser right there smh

[@andyb9994]

Just got a drag slash yesterday, can't wait to run and start upgrading some things....

[@skistudios5649]

nearest rc drag strip is 20 miles from me and the nearest smooth road is about 120 miles away so i wouldnt be able to get this im better off with a 1/12 3s or something like a bandit

[@Hamzamakesfunvideos]

Wow this is super fast!

[@ben2687]

That thing is bad to the bone blue.

[@88davidw]

Brilliant review as always!

[@rcx8971]

If u turn tsm mode off.. it's still on for after brake correction.. that's cheating and shouldn't be aloud in no prep

[@thabg007]

Why is 3s not allowed in competition drag races?

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

It’s just not. Idk what to tell you, I wish it were legal

[@bansheerider619]

The goal is to simulate full scale racing. The distance is 130 feet, 1/10 scale drag car, going 65+ on 2s in less than 2.5 seconds closely simulates a 1:1 scale quarter mile run. Some people are reaching 70mph on 2s depending on the build. Also many ESC/motors setup for drag can’t handle 3s.

[@DoggoDaOne]

Hey its me again, I got my rustler 2wd a overpowering upgrade, I took a 31t pinion 32p, and a 40t 32p spur🤣 on 2s it goes 60. It's stupidly fast lmao

[@reallythough4591]

66.9, and still accelerating on 2s, but wheels off the ground and no steering. Dr10

[@DoggoDaOne]

@@reallythough4591 a few months ago i got my rustler a 4s upgrade with a 2700kv motor, and its running fully custom 3d printed spoilers and low suspension, just got it running on 140mph with 1/1 gear ratio.

[@reallythough4591]

@@DoggoDaOne that's sweet. I'm aiming for 150 on my monster truck sleeper. I amped out yesterday trying to hit throttle too hard and too fast, as I hadn't built up enough speed for a 14lb truck when I gunned ity dr10 is able to run up to 7s, but I have some work to do to keep it under control. On 2s, a gradual pull and she sticks and runs like an arrow. If I floor it, she dives, shimmies and crashes. I have been able to run 3s without crashing, so I'm working on balance and adding more weight.

[@reallythough4591]

Fat thumbs, I can't run 3s yet, as the power band just causes the car to rip free and jump end over end. 1st attempt, she did a complete backflip at 50, and landed on the wheels. 2nd attempt, she dipped left then veered right, and rolled sideways for half a block. Last attempt, she did the same, then started flipping end over end when the front wheel dug in. Capable of over 150, but I can't keep it on the road. Too light.

[@hunterrosier4426]

I was interested untill I heard it cost a price of $500 for such a small rc car 💀

[@gabrieleb5408]

Same motor of bandit/rustler vxl ?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, I believe it's the same VXL ESC and Motor system used with the other VXL-3s systems. -Brett

[@Blimpus]

Will these wheels and tires go on a DR10?

[@markhimself44]

7:59 Just listen to that thing go wizzin' by!!! Sheesh!!

[@Nickd_405]

Where can you get the Traxxas funny car

[@AMain_Hobbies]

You can get the Drag Slash right here: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-drag-slash-1-10-2wd-rtr-no-prep-truck-w-1967-chevrolet-c10-body-blue-tra94076-4-blue/p-qqqctqwqnm2cqctz For the Traxxas Funny Car, that was discontinued a long time ago. -Brett

[@ElmoRitter]

Does anyone know if the ground clearance is adjustable? I'm not looking to jump it, but just bash it around in a dirty parking lot. Good ground clearance would be ideal lol

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes it is. -Brett

[@sillydogwithasweatshirt9660]

Can u put this comment in the next video please

[@cecilrcfanclub8267]

Why are these Funny cars not made again?

[@luremainstream9521]

i wish they sold bodies for the slash, but a 71

[@xKmotx]

I am setting up my new Drag Slash that I bought from AMain. With a 5000mAh, 60C, 2-cell battery and the stock gearing, the Traxxas dashboard indicates around 21.3K rpm and a top speed of 31 mph while holding the rear of the truck off the ground. I am wondering how you got 39 mph with the same stock truck?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yeah, i'm not sure. Do you have to set the tire diameter in the app? When you do a speed run, the tires expand and I imagine they help you get a little more top speed. -Brett

[@xKmotx]

@@AMain_Hobbies Hey Brett, thanks for the reply. Yes I was thinking the same, that tire expansion would account for actual true speed. That would mean the Traxxas app is inaccurate. I will look to see if it has the ability to input tire diameter. -Tom

[@xKmotx]

@@AMain_Hobbies Alright, due to my ignorance I thought the app was set for the Drag Slash. I went into it and found I could adjust tire size and also spur gears, and more. Adjusting the app to a 4" tire and 76 tooth spur gear, it now reads a theoretical 43 mph.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@xKmotx Great, glad it's working! -Brett

[@harlemNYCrc]

sooooo coooool!

[@thebigr6012]

Man if only i was an adult with money lol

[@alesbidovsky1920]

try to do from the back of the body some holes

[@mc_chickenburger2585]

This is the third purchaseabe rc drag car now?

[@covermchone99]

Please review the talon and outcast exb or the kraton 8s exb or the outcast 8s exb

[@dvdcolbert]

Is this truck you driving completely stock on the 3s battery ?

[@706Rocks]

Yes, they are running it stock. It comes with an optional high speed gear in the box.

[@bassoutdoorsfishing4578]

Try the losi drag car

[@terrytaylor4828]

True drag is Nitro 💯💯

[@ixaerus6488]

can you do video for kyosho drx please

[@muddfoot69]

Are the front/rear arms shorter than the regular 2nd slash? I assume the front is to accommodate the bandit rims

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, the arms are shorter. I believe the truck uses a Slash length chassis with the shorter Bandit suspension arms. If you had those pieces lying around you could make this vehicle. Traxxas made a video on how to do just that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OcZpWceaqtbck -Brett

[@tobydyes]

You can make it cheaper purchase two-wheel drive slash turn it into a drag racer

[@allencarley3638]

Wrong! 300+$ vxl slash, 80+$ in tires/rims, 50$ unpainted body, bandit arms and turnbuckles, hd driveshafts, and the new magnum transmission put you over 500$!

[@errflow]

It's cool. Wish they did one in a F250.

[@איזפאגליאנמייןנאמען]

Needs line lock and a parachute

[@michaelroot6064]

Mine goes 119mph

[@kevinperry5458]

I picked up all three,, the losi is the fastest, the dr10 is the slowest , the traxxas is in the middle Durability wise ,, traxxas and losi are even,, the dr10 is brittle and toy like

[@reallythough4591]

My dr10 is getting his feelings hurt in this thread, and challenges you to a race, but if you can't hit 65+ on 2s, you may want to sit this one out.

[@MikeLaRock88]

0:50 😂😂

[@avbreviews4999]

Amain, keep up the good work, What are the pros and cons of the old mxl 6 esc? I wanna put one in a drag slash and race an infraction?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Hmm, not sure honestly. I don't have any experience with that ESC but looking at the manual it shows it being 6S with a low-volt cutoff and all the normal bells and whistles. There must be something different about the new model though, maybe more efficient or lower IR? Not sure the difference but the MXL-6 should work just fine in a Drag Slash. -Brett

[@rubigaytan8049]

How much is it

[@Lego_Slammer]

im going to drift it

[@braulionieto6621]

How fast it goes

[@kokomon5]

I live in sw fl., you have a link to the drag classes, rules ?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Here is the rule book with classes: www.rcdrl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RCDRL-Rulebook.pdf -Brett

[@dondavis9249]

To much money

[@dylanchristensen7661]

Off topic question but the UDR sway bars (part number 8598 to be exact) do they make aluminum or a tougher version of that part? Mine bend on me to easily on the front and rear and it cracks the plastic sway bar arms as-well.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yeah, we have some of those parts in aluminum; check this out: www.amainhobbies.com/rc4wd-traxxas-unlimited-desert-racer-alloy-sway-bar-set-black-rc4zs1948/p-qqzktqyqbcqxactz -Brett

[@dylanchristensen7661]

@@AMain_Hobbies thanks for responding Brett, but I am looking more for the silver bar part that travels between the left and right sway bar arms. Both rear and front but in aluminum. Click on this link please and it will show you what I’m talking about. You have the sway bar arms and then just the sway bar. I am looking for the sway BAR but in aluminum. Sorry it’s hard to explain because they are similar in names. I don’t know if they have these in aluminum or not but they bend really easily. www.hobbytown.com/traxxas-unlimited-desert-racer-sway-bar-set-front-rear-tra8598/p-xthrhcjq3e2bg4yz?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cjcsN2E8gIVwgiICR0R1gRsEAQYASABEgIaH_D_BwE

[@bacsecure5451]

hey good job Traxxas

[@Andy-Andeee]

Soooo, Draxxas then ?

[@rubigaytan8049]

How fast it goes is worth it getting it

[@iwasattheclubonenight]

im new to this stuff but do you have to build the car or does it come built for you

[@706Rocks]

It’s already built. Add battery and go.

[@braulionieto6621]

Whats the black thing behind the truck what is it for

[@AMain_Hobbies]

That's just the wing, aka spoiler. Basically, when driving, air pushes down on the wing helping to create downforce, traction and stability. -Brett

[@braulionieto6621]

Can the front tires can it be changed as well or just stay the same

[@AMain_Hobbies]

All the tires and wheels can be changed and replaced. -Brett

[@timramich]

The motor should be in the front and they should have a 4 link setup in the back with a solid axle like real drag cars have. There's a reason why drag cars don't use modern type of independent suspensions in the rear.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

My friends which professionally run RC drag cars have the motor in the back. That's how they do it. It's nothing about being "faithful" to the looks of real dragsters, it's about what performs best in smallish RC cars. Which is having the motor in the rear. If you wanna buy a truck for looks, don't buy a dragster, they're made for performance first, authenticity second. Cry about it if you want.

[@bigboytoyzrc9258]

Seriously on the fence with this one🏎🏁