I went to the skate park to see how much abuse the Slash could take. Turns out the battery broke, battery hold doen post broke, turnbuckle broke, rear skid plate broke. Not too bad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDglABZsHc
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11-29-2009 10:18 AM #1RC Qualifier
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HUGE Jump
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11-29-2009 10:23 AM #2
Wish I had that much money!!!
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11-29-2009 10:46 AM #3RC Racer
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OUCH. It looked like it was fun while it lasted... now it is time for some upgrades!
All we know is; he’s called The Stig.
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11-29-2009 11:13 AM #4RC Champion
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Go big or go home
I'm kinda suprised you broke as much as you did, I bashed my slash all winter last year in 30f- temps and only broke rear carriers and a couple bulk heads which was my fault.
What shall I put here?
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iamthestig, i like your username. i love topgear!
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11-29-2009 11:16 AM #6RC Racer
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Yeah. Top Gear is awesome. New episode tonight!
Sunday Sunday Sunday - You can buy the whole seat... but you'll only need the edge!All we know is; he’s called The Stig.
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11-29-2009 12:15 PM #7Registered User
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The Slash is tough!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZukMTJ04jI
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11-29-2009 01:41 PM #8RC Turnbuckle Jr.
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wow, that was some serious hangtime!!! Nice vid!!!
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i'm beginning to wonder whether it's better to land on the wheels or the body...
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11-29-2009 04:44 PM #10RC Turnbuckle Jr.
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I wanna see some pics! It looked bad on the outside, but man! Imagine the internals.
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11-29-2009 05:04 PM #11No doubt! LOL!
Originally Posted by Super Dude
i'm beginning to wonder whether it's better to land on the wheels or the body...\BACKSLASH
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2WD Slash
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11-29-2009 08:31 PM #12RC Qualifier
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Seemed like landing on the roof caused MUCH less carnage.
I think I could have gotten a few more feet with a little more of a run way. But at close to 30 feet up, it was pretty sweet to see in person. The guy filming in 6'5" and we were standing on the top of the 6 foot ramp. It was WAY over us.
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11-29-2009 08:39 PM #13RC Competitor
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Its much better landing on a down grade. I bet you could jump very high at a ski mountain.
Make it a great day!
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11-29-2009 08:51 PM #14RC Turnbuckle Jr.
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What was your shock setup? lol
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I am running big bores. with 45 wt all around. Some black springs that were on my old stampede. Originally Posted by Carbonrevo33
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11-30-2009 06:38 PM #16RC Turnbuckle Jr.
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I don't think any shock setup can withstand that landing! lol
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Got it all patched up...... Now... off to find another skate park
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I took my Slash to it's first skatepark a few weeks ago. Broke the stock motor screws off, dented my motor can, cracked my transmission, and broke a battery lead solder. But it was so worth it! Lol. I'll be going back soon, I would say I was just as high up as you and that was after a motor screw snapped. I just wanted to run and didn't have stuff to fix it so after a jump I pulled out a Allen wrench, tightened the 1 motor screw back up and went till the spur gear was gone, lol. Next time I'm ready for it though and will get footage of it. My salte park has one section with grass behind the big ramp so if I go for that one it's a little easier of a landing atleast.
Slash VXL
Summit VXL
they have to share for now
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12-04-2009 08:15 PM #19RC Champion
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nice one Monkey
I only go to the skate park if there's no actual skaters there..lol but ours also isn't' as fancy as yours =PFluttershy is best pony.
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