Project Slash

[Slashman]

Started on a project. I'm going to try and find middle ground between the stock Slash and its crazy sibling(brushless). I started with fabbing a esc mount and installed a Reedy 19t Challenger motor. Big bore shocks(F&R), front sway bar kit, metal brush guard cover(F) and new Proline body on order. I'll post again when somethings new. John

[Slashman]

Just got the Proline Hardcore body in the mail. I'll post pictures when I get it painted.

[Slashman]

Took a break for working on the new body and checked the mail:D Just finnished installing the swaybar and brush guard!

[master_of_desaster]

wow that is gunna look SICK! cool ideas!

[Slashman]

wow that is gunna look SICK! cool ideas!
Thank you and I hope so:D

[LSXEric]

How do like the 19t motor?

[Microdriver624]

whoa, havent seen swaybars for the slash. whered those come from?

[Slashman]

How do like the 19t motor?
I really like the Challenger. Reedy did their homework on this one.:D

[Slashman]

whoa, havent seen swaybars for the slash. whered those come from?
I found the swaybar and brushguard at www.neweramodels.com. I was pleasantly surprised when I got them. Fit and finish are very nice.

[Slashman]

Not quite done, but here's a peek.

[Been 2780]

wow man, that body looks nice

[Microdriver624]

whoa that looks NICE!! that paint-job is sweet! thats going to be one awesome Slash by the time your done with it.

[LSXEric]

Looks good slashman! I have to say the "fake" rear shocks look realy good!

[rcjwp]

That is an awsome slash!
Might have to get myself one.:cool:

[Slashman]

Thanks everbody:D

[Slashman]

Little update, she's still under construction. We added a few bits. Pro Level aluminum shocks and associated springs and keepers(2.95 spring rate)red, 60 weight oil on the rear. Upgraded the camber links front and rear. New set of shoes, RPM Revolver wheels with HPI Dirt bonz tires. Waiting on toe links and front shocks. Seems I'm always waiting on parts:(

[rcjwp]

I was wondering If RPM a-arms that are made for the rustler or stampede would fit on the slash? You would get better durability and they are less heavy than the stock Traxxas arms.

[bugz2002]

the a-arms for the ruslter and stampede will fit they are the same. so yeah i would do that up grade for it. looking sweet. i need to buy one soon.

[LSXEric]

Man that black looks slick! And waiting is the rule to life kemosabie!:D

[Slashman]

I was wondering If RPM a-arms that are made for the rustler or stampede would fit on the slash? You would get better durability and they are less heavy than the stock Traxxas arms.
I ordered the RPM rear A-arms lastweek, I'm hoping they get here tomorrow:D

[Slashman]

Man that black looks slick! And waiting is the rule to life kemosabie!:D
Okay, okay:(

[rcjwp]

RPM a-arms realy gave my rusty lots of bashing durability.

[Slashman]

RPM a-arms realy gave my rusty lots of bashing durability.
Yes, we're trying to make it alittle more durable. More speed more air more chassis slap:eek:

[rcjwp]

Major air with it being modified!:eek:

[rcjwp]

Check out this vid of a traxxas rustler getting major air!:D:eek: I know it isnt a slash but its still cool.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXn_iJJvAeY

[Slashman]

I wonder why he didin't try to land it? LOL

[rcjwp]

I guess 20 feet in air + hard landing on pavement = Broken parts :D

[Slashman]

I guess 20 feet in air + hard landing on pavement = Broken parts :D

I would of liked to have seen it one time:cool:

[rcjwp]

Yup, would be cool to see. (not for the guy driving;)

[Slashman]

Okay. Got the RPM rear arms, Traxxas toe links and aluminum front shocks today. Right off the bat I notice the arms are at least a 1/4" longer than stock, needless to say that causes clearance problems(don't want to pound that new body just yet). You can either run ridiculious negative camber or hack up the body. I think I'm going to put some limiters on the rear shocks. Hopefully me being the test dummy will help you guys not spend unneeded money. So I will experiment alittle bit and let you know how it goes. Off to the hobby shop to get some losi springs. Later.

[bugz2002]

wow that does suck.

[Slashman]

I didn't want to lose the shock travel and I'm not really following any guidelines, so I sacrificed the body. I also added a functional fan. What do you think? More updates to come.

[rcjwp]

Nice!:cool: I realy like how you opened up a hole in the body so that you can see the fan. I might have to do that with my brushless revo.:D

[rcjwp]

Wait..... did you mount It on the body itself?:confused:

[Slashman]

Wait..... did you mount It on the body itself?:confused:
Yes I did:D

[Slashman]

Well went on the maiden voyage today. Pleasantly surprised:D Still have some adjusting to do.

[master_of_desaster]

looks great.

[LSXEric]

Wow! I love the fa idea. Just an idea renforce the body where the fan is. Looks killer!:D

[rcjwp]

Man, now im going to spend money I dont have... THANKS!:D

Anyways, that looks very good. See If rcd would possibly post it in their readers rides section.:cool:

[Slashman]

Man, now im going to spend money I dont have... THANKS!:D

Anyways, that looks very good. See If rcd would possibly post it in their readers rides section.:cool:
I moved it will see what happens and Thanks

[Been 2780]

looks great man, job well done

[Slashman]

Just did a few more mods. I replaced the front lower reinforcement and bellcrank posts with aluminum. Added bellcrank bearings courtesy of RCbearings.co.uk. The steering is now very smooth and responsive. Last but not least, I added Billet Aluminum Axle Retaining Rings on the outboard side of the driveshafts. More updates to come:D

[master_of_desaster]

looks like pure beef to me =D

[LSXEric]

How do you think a XL-10 would stand up to the ESC u have?

[Slashman]

How do you think a XL-10 would stand up to the ESC u have?
Yes, the Tazer 12t esc is nothing special:)

[rcjwp]

Im just happy that this project isnt over yet!:D

What else do you think you will upgrade with aluminum?

[Slashman]

:eek:
How do you plan on keeping your aluminum front bumper and lower chassis reinforment pieces that have no gusseting from bending? :confused:
I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Thanks:)

[Slashman]

Im just happy that this project isnt over yet!:D

What else do you think you will upgrade with aluminum?
Well I add a few pieces than run it. Its kinda like an ongoing experiment:eek: LOL. I'm thinking of aluminum for the inboard side of the drive axles and possibly the hubs. I'll keep you posted and its far from over:D I'm really enjoying this project:D:D

[rcjwp]

Well I add a few pieces than run it. Its kinda like an ongoing experiment:eek: LOL. I'm thinking of aluminum for the inboard side of the drive axles and possibly the hubs. I'll keep you posted and its far from over:D I'm really enjoying this project:D:D

I would put on aluminum steering blocks, but that is just my opinion. But like you said you add somthing than you run it to see what else could use improving.

[Slashman]

I would put on aluminum steering blocks, but that is just my opinion. But like you said you add somthing than you run it to see what else could use improving.
I would be alittle worried that there might not be enough give in case of a frontal impact:eek: Did I say that:confused:

[rcjwp]

I would be alittle worried that there might not be enough give in case of a frontal impact:eek: Did I say that:confused:

True..... Frontal impact???? Nice!:D These cars are ment to bash otherwise, why do we buy them?;)

[rcjwp]

Do you happen to have RPM caster blocks?

[Slashman]

Do you happen to have RPM caster blocks?

No I don't, but there are RPM front arms on the way:D, and yes they are meant to bash, but when I'm racing it I want to keep bashing until the race is over;)

[rcjwp]

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1894/smilieshelfqueenbe6.gif

Right on! My feelings also. The shelf queens are cool to look at but most of the time you cant drive them because you dont want it to look scrached.

[Slashman]

Shelf Queen:confused: Where? By the way everybody, I'll be racing the Project tonight. Wish me luck:D

[Slashman]

Good luck, but I don't see how your front suspension support won't end up bent like a pretzel without any gusseting -- oh, and aluminum bumpers are illegal for "racing." ;)
Thanks for the info, I wasn't aware of that. Is that ROAR ? The race is at a local indoor track and if the bumpers a problem I'll take it off. I'll post after race pictures tomorrow.

[LSXEric]

Good luck! go out and kill the competion! Not really:D;)

[rcjwp]

We wish you the best of luck slashman!;) Your sure to have some compliments on that slash of yours. Let us know how it ends up!

[Slashman]

So much for my plan to race tonight. My wifes Chevy P/U suddenly became ill. So I had to nurse it back to health:mad: There's a none points race Friday night. I'll do that. It'll be a good test and tune. I'll keep you posted.

[rcjwp]

Thats too bad. It always makes me mad when somthing comes up and keeps me from doing what I had plans for.:rolleyes:

[Slashman]

Thats too bad. It always makes me mad when somthing comes up and keeps me from doing what I had plans for.:rolleyes:

I hear ya, I look on the brite side my RPM front a-arms came today so I installed them. I didn't have to clean the truck first:p Now the frontend is done:D

[master_of_desaster]

sway-bar...yum