Traxxas Slash 4x4 “ULTIMATE BASHER BUILD” Takes on SILVER LAKE SAND DUNES !!

In this video I take my Traxxas Slash 4x4 “Ultimate Basher Build” with me to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan….running the Proline Slingshot Paddle Tires
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[@rileyhance318]

sand and the extra power from 4s sounds like the slashes main nemesis

[@RCKnockout]

I definitely sent it!

[@bombacimulayim1453]

Like me you never stop till it breaks 😂

[@RCKnockout]

Nope I never stop lol 😂

[@dakagaming8428]

Holy sh**** I thought my casual trail in the woods was bashing . You are nuts man 😂

[@RCKnockout]

Gotta test the machines durability lol 😂

[@petekobraoutdoors7324]

AWESOME BASH SPOT FOR SURE.❤️‍🔥. LOL, BASH TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF! Gotta take care of all bearings, keeping them clean and lubricated is very important, especially when we go into anything wet, or dusty dry... KEEP ON BASHING, OR RACEING! FROM LONDON ONTARIO CANADA

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! Yeah you definitely need to take care of the bearings after running in the Sand…..or they’re seize up quick

[@scottlesage386]

That was some serious air you got there, time to put some wings on that thing bud 🤣😂🤣

[@RCKnockout]

I know, right lol 😂

[@GeddyRC]

Tell ya what, that bash spot is sick and I respect the heck of you sand guys! I ran in the sand one time and my Kraton was so loaded with sand, all the bearings had seized up in the hubs, and as a result the motor was overheating like crazy. Won’t be returning there for a while, had to do a full rebuild which with my limited time took a couple of weeks before I could even run it again lol Sick sends!

[@RCKnockout]

Sand is hard on machines! I’m Glad you enjoyed the video though!

[@BrianW2979]

Looks like an awesome place to drive. I wish I lived closer.

[@RCKnockout]

Oh yeah! It’s an Awesome place to Bash!

[@mikehagquist5198]

Sand and bearings don’t mix

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah that’s not gonna stop me though…..just gotta get it as clean as possible when you get done ripping

[@MajorProblem698]

Man we could be such great friends. I’m a fan now, keep the videos coming.

[@RCKnockout]

Appreciate it bro! Glad you liked it!

[@joshmoncion5859]

All the dunes in Michigan are great fun to run on. Just make sure it's OK for you to run where ever your at. The MDNR does not mess around with the preservation of the dunes. The area you are is the only place in the state you can drive orvs and other vehicles on them. I usually bash at the beach in warren.

[@RCKnockout]

That’s true they are Great! I appreciate the tip!

[@NOTTApro142]

I just installed the VXL upgrade, with the 60 mph gearing. Ran it on 2s for a little bit, with it being pretty fast. Bought a 3s battery for it recently, and I am terrified of it now. It popped a wheelie going 40 miles per hour! With pretty soft suspension!

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah 3s is pretty quick…it can be challenging to control especially if you don’t have the TSM radio system installed

[@ravenshield7823]

I had never heard of dunes in Michigan, that's really cool.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah there’s a few cool places there

[@stevenguyen292]

All these toy but you don't have a mobile tool set with you? Great video.

[@RCKnockout]

Glad you liked it! I didn’t have the tools with me

[@cjchannel12RC]

Cool that truck rips in the sand, I have had 2 Slash 4x4's one was an original brushless version with #47 Mike Jenkins body the other is my current personal truck it started life as a VXL Fox Edition but now it's a Platinum spec truck with a castle copperhead 10 esc with 1415 2400kv motor. I might convert my stampede 4x4 into another slash 4x4 and do some light mods to it without spending too much just for fun. Hope you have a great day Nolan.

[@RCKnockout]

Awesome man! You have a great one too!

[@cjchannel12RC]

@@RCKnockout Yeah, i have had a few slashes i'm now thinking about getting an Ultimate slash 4x4 someday but i first have to do a few other projects. Your truck looks cool i might do a Mamba X 1\10 with a 1412 motor in mine someday.

[@RCKnockout]

@@cjchannel12RC yeah the Ultimate is exactly what the name claims….it’s by far the Ultimate Slash you can buy

[@206beastman]

Dope spot to drive. Way better then my drive way.

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! It is a sweet spot!

[@mikeponath3696]

Can't wait to hit some dunes now!!!

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah Dunes are the Best!

[@akivgaming3751]

really nice vid dude

[@RCKnockout]

Appreciate it bro! 😎

[@mikehagquist5198]

I have the og castle sct pro 2400 kv combo in my slash 10 years now. Esc finally went. Got a little wet. They were water proof back then.

[@RCKnockout]

They weren’t waterproof? That still lasted a long time

[@jaydeni6442]

I think that’s just the rear wheel steering kicking in 😂🤣

[@RCKnockout]

Lol 😂

[@WillyBike]

OMG! This traxxas are amazing!

[@RCKnockout]

Oh yeah!

[@adamthomas4638]

I just got into DC a little while ago and even with your knowledge and good parts it proves my point of rc is such a finicky hobby you can only go so long without breaking stuff in some ways its cool cause its like working on a full size truck but small enough to do whatever but cool video I need to go to the dunes

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah everything does break lol….glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ONFLOOD-RC]

Love how you stress that car🔥🔥🔥🥇🤟🤟🤟👍

[@RCKnockout]

Gotta push it to the limit!

[@motorsforthemasses]

That mic crackle is actually your phone signal interfering with the mic signal. Keep your phone away from your mic.

[@RCKnockout]

The phone is attached to the mic…it plugs into the lightening port….I’ve been told from a few others that I need to put my phone in airplane mode…that supposedly helps eliminate the crackles

[@dylanholzman8840]

Last time I took mine to the dunes I exploded the carrier bearing on the spit gear first launch🤦🏻‍♂️ embedded the little balls into the teeth of the gear and locked it up haha

[@RCKnockout]

@@dylanholzman8840 that’s a massive bummer!

[@Faster-980]

I have a mamba X system in mine. I run it on 3S and I never seem to have a problem with it breaking. I think it’s because you’re running 4s that the slash can’t seem to take it very well. Edit: I also bought a sand guard for mine for the electronics and everything else so if you’re going to run it in sand, I also recommend you get one of those.

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the recommendation! Yeah 4s is considerably more powerful than running on 3s…it also means bigger jumps and harder landings lol

[@Faster-980]

Lol

[@goodwater2020]

Wow!!!

[@scottfirman]

Been there many many times with my brothers Dodge Ram Charger with removable hard top. I will not run mine in sand as sand can get everywhere and in to everything. Cool video though.

[@RCKnockout]

I prefer sand all day over mud….mud is fun but gets everywhere and doesn’t come off…glad you enjoyed the video though…love taking the rc cars to the dunes 👍😉

[@localsonly-ju6fc]

Idea, Gorilla tape a sheet of strong plastic from a bottle with hole for body post in it to the body like a giant washer, it can span both holes across the back. I did that on the rear of my stampede and its holding after several days of hard crashes. Stampede body is real bad about poppin through.

[@RCKnockout]

Ok thanks for the tip!

[@chrisarmstrong411]

To the moon!,

[@robbieoneill4364]

Found a slash 4x4 for $200. You think that’s a good deal? Battery, charger and remote included

[@RCKnockout]

For a brushless one yes…..for a brushed one…..idk….maybe

[@dustinplee5067]

Will the hoss Center Drive shaft work with the slash 4 x 4

[@RCKnockout]

Not sure about that

[@RC.Break.Build.Repeat]

That intro tho

[@Giomasternica]

Is 1/10 scale?

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah

[@whoopinwrench2852]

what kinda shocks?

[@RCKnockout]

It’s the GTR shocks off the Slash 4x4 Ultimate

[@johnmiller4553]

🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@maartencoppens7312]

Looks like its 4wheel steering

[@RCKnockout]

Kinda lol 😂

[@jawz101_fpv7]

All this did was discourage me from buying one of these. I think like 6 things broke on it in one day. Like my fpv quadcopters don't break this many things at once. Plus they're more fun and the parts are cheaper.

[@shortcoursercracing4284]

the dude in the video was sending this toy car off a 50 foot jump i’m sure your quad copters would break if it took that kind of impact

[@CJTJBI1]

Yea smash one of your little toy drones at 50 miles an hour and tell me something will break

[@Banshee.V2_MTB]

Poor slash 😅

[@RCKnockout]

It’s meant to be bashed….it’d be a crime not to send it 😂