Scale Slash?

**timalec** · 07-30-2009 09:13 PM

Alright guys... i need your help on this one.

-STRAIGHT TO THE POINT: I'm going to start building a slash that has a lot of scale components ie: lights, body, wheels tires.

-what i NEED help with is finding some products that would help the scale look. I do not plan on bashing this one. I will drive it and a already have a vxl / lipo for it.

-PICS would help me.

-I ALREADY know which wheels / tires i want so i do NOT need help there.

-Once i start building it,... i'll start a new thread

-Also i'm looking for a ladder bar set up if anyone knows where i can find this. If you don't know what it is then you prob can't help find one. =)

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009 09:42 PM

sounds good, i have been wanting to do this too. i will be happy to help u!

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009 09:48 PM

http://www.raceindustry.com/ART/MIGI...camburg_10.jpg lookin at this, i think you will want flood lights for the top and a spare tire or two on the back.

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009 09:53 PM

http://losi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0105. this might be the most realistic body you will find.

**timalec** · 07-30-2009 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by specialone70

http://www.raceindustry.com/ART/MIGI...camburg_10.jpg lookin at this, i think you will want flood lights for the top and a spare tire or two on the back.

I was thinkin of this roll cage with one or two tires (prob one would look best)
only $60.00

**specialone70** · 07-30-2009 10:47 PM

that looks really nice. do you have a link for that roll cage?

**bigboy** · 07-30-2009 10:59 PM

I use the HBZ roll cage...bear in mind its only a "Half Cage"...does add a bit more of a scale look to the slash..it also adds a lil strength as it braces the chassis to the rear shock tower.., but it also adds weight, but if your going scale you probly arent too concerned with that!

**Bellvis** · 07-30-2009 11:13 PM

Here is my scale Slash............

**bigboy** · 07-30-2009 11:16 PM

bellvis, what kinda shocks/springs/oil are you running in the rear?...the extra weight is destroying my rear stock shocks...probly buy some big bores tommorrow.

**timalec** · 07-31-2009 10:03 AM

BELLVIS,
How do the lights handle in a roll over?

TO ALL,
Thanks for the replies.... keep them coming. I'm getting helpful idea from ya'll.

**Out of Sight** · 07-31-2009 10:10 AM

check out RC4wd.com they make a lot of scale parts (and expensive) parts for scale RC 4x4. And yes, they do have an already made rollcage for the slash chassis..err.. about half the price of the Slash itself

**bigboy** · 07-31-2009 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Out of Sight

check out RC4wd.com they make a lot of scale parts (and expensive) parts for scale RC 4x4. And yes, they do have an already made rollcage for the slash chassis..err.. about half the price of the Slash itself

cool as that thing looks, 2lbs is alotta weight to add to the Slash

Sure does look great though!

**Bellvis** · 07-31-2009 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by bigboy

bellvis, what kinda shocks/springs/oil are you running in the rear?...the extra weight is destroying my rear stock shocks...probly buy some big bores tommorrow.

I am running 50wt all around. I was going to grab the Big Bores but just can't justify spend $60 on shocks right now.

Originally Posted by timalec

BELLVIS,
How do the lights handle in a roll over?

They have held up great so far! The key is to be able to drive avoiding roll-overs!

**Drusillus** · 07-31-2009 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Bellvis

I was going to grab the Big Bores but just can't justify spend $60 on shocks right now.

Not sure it matters, but I got my Big Bore shocks off Amazon for $43.00

**timalec** · 07-31-2009 11:37 AM

I'm having a dilemma now =( ... should i abandon the scale slash and go for this look? wow. idk what to do. both would be bad ***

I do go to the beach a lot . hmmm

**crazee horse** · 07-31-2009 01:27 PM

thats an awsome buggy tipe thang. any details?

**Maverick 52** · 07-31-2009 02:05 PM

http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/produc...roducts_id=765

For more info on that buggy....thing

**xtreme maxx** · 07-31-2009 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by specialone70

http://www.raceindustry.com/ART/MIGI...camburg_10.jpg lookin at this, i think you will want flood lights for the top and a spare tire or two on the back.

i bet you could you those suspension arms or whatever those are under the body and in front of the rear tires, cuz i think some guy did that before on this if anybody finds that thread post it

**88gators325** · 07-31-2009 03:34 PM

Rikk (OSF) from rccrawler makes scale light pods with lights and a nice scale roll cage for the slash. its a full roll cage. just a regular one or one with spare tires. its a little pricey though. the reg one is $180 and the one with spare tire(s) is $225!!! ouch, i know, but they look wicked! he makes them out of 3/16 brakeline.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...&highlight=OSF
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...&highlight=OSF

**SLASHPEDE** · 07-31-2009 05:31 PM

Hey big boy would you mind showing me a pic without your body on? im curious

**bigboy** · 07-31-2009 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by SLASHPEDE

Hey big boy would you mind showing me a pic without your body on? im curious

ask, and you shall recieve!!

**rocky8333** · 07-31-2009 10:38 PM

You should fab your own trophy truck and show us pics

**twisted** · 08-01-2009 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by bigboy

ask, and you shall recieve!!

wheely machine now ?

**slash 127** · 08-04-2009 12:09 AM

id deffinately go for a sand rail look

**bigboy** · 08-04-2009 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by twisted

wheely machine now ?

yup...It wheelies real easy with good traction, but I have already taken the cage off. It makes it too difficult to do clean jumps as the rear is always dropping when I try to clear somethin resulting in a hard landing.

**88gators325** · 08-04-2009 10:15 AM

wouldnt the half cage be just as heavy as an aluminum tranny?

**tstmonkey** · 08-04-2009 11:07 AM

thunder tiger makes a pro 2wd race truck with a real Ladder bar set up. It's in one of the last RC Driver mags. Suspension is true scale/realism.

**twisted** · 08-04-2009 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by bigboy

yup...It wheelies real easy with good traction, but I have already taken the cage off. It makes it too difficult to do clean jumps as the rear is always dropping when I try to clear somethin resulting in a hard landing.

thanks for the small review...you made my decision.

**twisted** · 08-04-2009 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by tstmonkey

thunder tiger makes a pro 2wd race truck with a real Ladder bar set up. It's in one of the last RC Driver mags. Suspension is true scale/realism.

i can not find it any where.......

**bigboy** · 08-04-2009 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by 88gators325

wouldnt the half cage be just as heavy as an aluminum tranny?

I dunno? how much does a alum tranny weigh? the cage weighs about 13.5 ounces, almost a pound. Too much weight for me.

**twisted** · 08-04-2009 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by bigboy

I dunno? how much does a alum tranny weigh? the cage weighs about 13.5 ounces, almost a pound. Too much weight for me.

to much towards the rear of the truck...

**twisted** · 08-04-2009 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by tstmonkey

thunder tiger makes a pro 2wd race truck with a real Ladder bar set up. It's in one of the last RC Driver mags. Suspension is true scale/realism.

after thinking about it i think you mean thundertech and not thunder tiger....

**Carbonrevo33** · 08-04-2009 06:06 PM

yea, he does. It's in the issue in front of me.

**dirtworks** · 08-05-2009 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by timalec

I'm having a dilemma now =( ... should i abandon the scale slash and go for this look? wow. idk what to do. both would be bad ***

I do go to the beach a lot . hmmm

This is really cool!...don't like the rims tho and wing should be wider...overall is great

**matt890** · 08-05-2009 04:57 PM

I say do the Sand Rail, its a really cool looking vehicle, and there are a lot less of those out there. Be different

**thecoolman101** · 08-05-2009 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by bigboy

ask, and you shall recieve!!

hey ,you said you ask you recive, so can I have tyhat roll cage for free?? lol

**Carbonrevo33** · 08-05-2009 05:53 PM

hehe, worth a try. lol

**bandit** · 08-05-2009 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by thecoolman101

hey ,you said you ask you recive, so can I have tyhat roll cage for free?? lol

just the roll cage? i want the entire car

i really like the sand rail to.

**thecoolman101** · 08-05-2009 06:02 PM

hey, what batterys do you have?lol!!!

**tstmonkey** · 08-05-2009 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by twisted

after thinking about it i think you mean thundertech and not thunder tiger....

Yea. sorry. just looked at the mag. page 80 of the September 09 issue of rc driver

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