Thinking about buying the Slash

[KCMike]

Right now I probably have enough R/C cars, but what's one more right? I've been thinking about the 1/16 scale Slash as well, b/c of the brushless setup, however I've owned the 1/16 Revo and didn't think it was very stable (in such a small package). It was on the lid most of the time.

Also, I have a Rustler VXL and Nitro & wouldn't mind having a brushed setup for some stock races at the local track.

Would I end up going brushless w/ a stock Slash? Any other thoughts on the Slash's overall performance as a brushed setup?

[asifjahmed]

Since you already own a Rustler VXL the slash is going to seem pretty slow stock. I ended up going brushless within a week or so. However, if your point is to do stock racing, then obviously you would have a good reason not to go brushless. Also, its fun driving around in the rain! (Even though technically you can do that with the new waterproof VXL)

~asifjahmed

[KCMike]

Yea, that's a good point about the waterproof VXL. What sucks is I bought my VXL setup for the Rustler a few weeks back just before the waterproof setup was announced. Oh well ...

I kinda wish there was a Slash VXL so I wouldn't have to mess w/ the upgrade. Plus, it'd probably be cheaper.

[arvint]

Well. I have a rustler vxl..and when i bought the slash, i noticed it was..well....quite alot slower...but the differentness of it made me love it. And when i took on some dirt, man, i didnt drive me rustler for weeks. Soon enough..you drifting on the dirt like a pro..but..soon, too good. So you want more power..more challenge..thats where the vxl comes in Then new tires, then lipo, then well..you know

Heres my pro and cons list:

Pros:
-UNBREAKABLE..over the 2-3 months ive had one..the only part ive broken..is well...none..and i bash this thing HARD.
-Real car charecteristics...you know, body roll and everything.
-looks great
-feels great
-driver great
-great price
-waterproof
Cons:
-The xl5 system will get a little boring after a while.
-be sure to get alum shock caps..as the plastic ones pop off eventually
not much to put here i think.

[asifjahmed]

Well. I have a rustler vxl..and when i bought the slash, i noticed it was..well....quite alot slower...but the differentness of it made me love it. And when i took on some dirt, man, i didnt drive me rustler for weeks. Soon enough..you drifting on the dirt like a pro..but..soon, too good. So you want more power..more challenge..thats where the vxl comes in Then new tires, then lipo, then well..you know

Heres my pro and cons list:

Pros:
-UNBREAKABLE..over the 2-3 months ive had one..the only part ive broken..is well...none..and i bash this thing HARD.
-Real car charecteristics...you know, body roll and everything.
-looks great
-feels great
-driver great
-great price
-waterproof
Cons:
-The xl5 system will get a little boring after a while.
-be sure to get alum shock caps..as the plastic ones pop off eventually
not much to put here i think.

+1 on pretty much that whole post. However, for me the XL5 had to go quickly, and as aoon as the waterproof VXL came out that was my ticket.

~asifjahmed

[asifjahmed]

Yea, that's a good point about the waterproof VXL. What sucks is I bought my VXL setup for the Rustler a few weeks back just before the waterproof setup was announced. Oh well ...

I kinda wish there was a Slash VXL so I wouldn't have to mess w/ the upgrade. Plus, it'd probably be cheaper.

Send it in for the infamous LVC issues and they may send you a replacement. I think they have run out of stock on all of their old VXL-3s so I *think* you may get a waterproof one as a replacement. Also, if your VXL motor has the 2-piece design (solid can except for the endbell) your motor may already be the new waterproof one. Did your Rusty VXL come with the sealed receiver cover and waterproof servo?

~asifjahmed

[KCMike]

Did your Rusty VXL come with the sealed receiver cover and waterproof servo?

~asifjahmed

Well, it's actually the XL-5, so ya, it was fully waterproof (sealed receiver box, etc.). It had bushings however I've installed Avid Racing Bearings for more speed.

I don't really like running it in the water anyway. It's more of a concrete/speed queen at the moment.

That's why I'd like the Slash. It would be more of a dirt/racing setup. What's holding me back to be honest is the lack of access to a close track. The nearest one is about 35 miles away. That's not bad but I don't have alot of time to get there and race (since I work on the 2nd shift).

[1slash]

Well, it's actually the XL-5, so ya, it was fully waterproof (sealed receiver box, etc.). It had bushings however I've installed Avid Racing Bearings for more speed.

I don't really like running it in the water anyway. It's more of a concrete/speed queen at the moment.

That's why I'd like the Slash. It would be more of a dirt/racing setup. What's holding me back to be honest is the lack of access to a close track. The nearest one is about 35 miles away. That's not bad but I don't have alot of time to get there and race (since I work on the 2nd shift).

then you can put a vxl in it and just run it like that and bash you will love it i think it beats a rusty by a mile on grass and dirt but on asphalt not so much but still fun on asphalt

[KCMike]

What's so different about the Slash? Wheel base? Control? The Rusty is fun, however I've had a few in the past & kinda want something different. Also, I'm intrigued because my LHS sells a TON of them.

There's a guy here at work that might by my Rusty. I'm not sure about the Slash just yet. I might just go Lipo & stick w/ the Slash.

Or, I might just go Lipo AND get the Slash.