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Is my slash now a competitive racer?

Old 06-29-2012, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by samuelsonmark71
I have my X-Factory SCX60CF set up for under 600$.

Factory SC10 kit - 270
Xfactory conversion kit - 250
Avid springs and other needed shock things - 60

IMO-- pointless
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Old 06-29-2012, 11:41 AM
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I have a lot of fun racing in the stock Slash class at my local track - I also have fun with it outside bashing around. After replacing the bearing carriers with RPM parts and upgrading the hinge pins to Anza ones, I rarely break anything.

But do yourself a favor and get an SC10 or XXX-SCT (whatever is more popular at your LHS or track) for racing. There are plenty of used SC10s found here all the time - you should be able to snag a nice one for a deal.
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Old 06-29-2012, 12:20 PM
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Advice is to do what u want to point in fact ..Rustler took the winners circle in mod class. Pros opinion don't waste your time and money you no how good it feels to makes someone eat there own words. Everyone has off days u just need to no ur truck and track u know how someone will feel to get beat by the underdog. That why I drive a 10s street car yes a Honda feels so nice beating people with 6 thousand dollar car. Do u and take notes on what others have done to make it better.
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by civiccrush
Advice is to do what u want to point in fact ..Rustler took the winners circle in mod class. Pros opinion don't waste your time and money you no how good it feels to makes someone eat there own words. Everyone has off days u just need to no ur truck and track u know how someone will feel to get beat by the underdog. That why I drive a 10s street car yes a Honda feels so nice beating people with 6 thousand dollar car. Do u and take notes on what others have done to make it better.
kind of a bad comparesion there.

going straight is one thing,. added turns is a whole other game.

Take same skill with a ok truck you do ok.
Same skill with a truck that is a better platform to race with and you can do a lot better. You are just limiting your skill or chance to gain skill with a truck that is not up to par with the current leading racing trucks,

Plus the OP has already made up his mind and spent the butt load amount of money to make his slash bling and look cute on the track and still get beat by joe blow with equal skill and a correct race truck for a track..
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Old 06-29-2012, 05:56 PM
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the Slash actually is amazing on the track, with the right work.

I put a decent servo in, the right tires for my track, the Chuckworks A3 (then A4), running the stock arms, stock shocks, and I turn the exact same lap times as I do in my XXX-SCT.
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Old 07-05-2012, 01:00 PM
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Well guys I just got all my parts and installed them! Car looks mad now!! This is what I put on!

TRA3722 - Traxxas Lower Chassis

PRO6062-00 - Pro-Line ProTrac Suspension Kit (2WD Slash)

TRA3723 - Traxxas Upper Chassis
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TRA3727 - Traxxas Battery Hold Down Plate
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SPTST5822R - ST Racing Concepts CNC Machined Slash 2WD LCG Conversion Kit (Red)
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PRO1165-02 - Pro-Line Sniper M3 SC 2.2"/3.0" Truck Tires (2)

AKA38001 - AKA Racing Premium CA Tire Glue
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TRA3957 - Traxxas 56T Spur Gear (0.8 Metric Pitch)

TRA3947 - Traxxas 32P Pinion Gear, 17T

I cant test it for like 2 wks as I'm about to go overseas, do you think with my new gear my motor will overheat? Also will the new gears give me more torque?
Thanks
P.S Is my slash "NOW" a competive racer?
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Old 07-05-2012, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by OMG23RC
Well guys I just got all my parts and installed them! Car looks mad now!! This is what I put on!

TRA3722 - Traxxas Lower Chassis

PRO6062-00 - Pro-Line ProTrac Suspension Kit (2WD Slash)

TRA3723 - Traxxas Upper Chassis
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TRA3727 - Traxxas Battery Hold Down Plate
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SPTST5822R - ST Racing Concepts CNC Machined Slash 2WD LCG Conversion Kit (Red)
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PRO1165-02 - Pro-Line Sniper M3 SC 2.2"/3.0" Truck Tires (2)

AKA38001 - AKA Racing Premium CA Tire Glue
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TRA3957 - Traxxas 56T Spur Gear (0.8 Metric Pitch)

TRA3947 - Traxxas 32P Pinion Gear, 17T

I cant test it for like 2 wks as I'm about to go overseas, do you think with my new gear my motor will overheat? Also will the new gears give me more torque?
Thanks
P.S Is my slash "NOW" a competive racer?
It sounds good, bud. It should handle like a beast. You should be able to hold your own just fine. Have fun with it.
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Old 07-05-2012, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by OMG23RC
Is my slash "NOW" a competive racer?
nope
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Originally Posted by Cpt.America
nope


what he said

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Originally Posted by Cpt.America
nope
Originally Posted by brent701


what he said

According to who? I've had a couple of SC10's, XXX-SCT, Blitz ESE, Stock Slash and an LCG Slash. I've raced them all on different surfaces. The LCG Slash can be just as competitive as any of them in club racing. Yeah, the Losi and the AE are a little bit better, but it's not that drastic of a difference.
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Originally Posted by blade329
According to who? I've had a couple of SC10's, XXX-SCT, Blitz ESE, Stock Slash and an LCG Slash. I've raced them all on different surfaces. The LCG Slash can be just as competitive as any of them in club racing. Yeah, the Losi and the AE are a little bit better, but it's not that drastic of a difference.
In the right hands a LCG Slash can be better then any of the sea of brands out there. We have guys at the track listening to others hey you have to buy SC10 or XXX-SCT even after they buy these trucks they don't do better on the track, you have to learn to be a better driver. Its true the right set up makes a big difference, but bottom line is it comes down to how good a driver you are.
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I know it's a little late but I'd say it was a waste of money. I'm competitve with my Slash and it's not LCG. I have

-STRC ALuminum Shock Towers
-Proline Shocks
-Tekin 17.5 w/Tekin RS ESC
-RPM Rear Arms(don't recommend but better than stock)
-Different tires for different tracks
-STRC Caster Blocks(not really necessary)

All that and I was 2nd fastest qualifier in stock SC on our 1/8th scale track. This setup gives you all the adjustability you need, and other than the towers, I bought everything used off of here, for a total of ~$125+$100 for the truck itself. Not too bad IMO.
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Old 07-09-2012, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OMG23RC
....P.S Is my slash "NOW" a competive racer?

Go have a good time at the track racing and let us know how it turns out.

Good luck and enjoy!!!!
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Originally Posted by blade329
According to who? I've had a couple of SC10's, XXX-SCT, Blitz ESE, Stock Slash and an LCG Slash. I've raced them all on different surfaces. The LCG Slash can be just as competitive as any of them in club racing. Yeah, the Losi and the AE are a little bit better, but it's not that drastic of a difference.
I 100% know the SC10 out handles a Blitz.

I have proven it on the track...

So to me. The slash is still not competitive.
I do not see spending 200-300 on the Slash kit or how ever he bought and dumping another 600 into to make it "Race ready/Competitive" to me that is pointless and a waste of money. Should have just started with a race truck/brand that is a known winner. and race/competitive ready

just my .02 though
Not my truck not my care.
I will still enjoy racing my Sc10 for half the price and it will do just fine
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Old 07-10-2012, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmanian
Go have a good time at the track racing and let us know how it turns out.

Good luck and enjoy!!!!
This is by far the best advice in this whole thread!
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