Originally Posted by
catawissarocket
Ok, im getting my son a traxxas 2 wd slash for christmas, my question is can the xl-5 speed control thats comes with use 2s lipos? or just standard packs? searched and cant really find an answer. want to get him some batteries but not sure what to get..
also is the slash decent for bashing? tried talking him out of it and going with something else. but he likes slash..
thanks, guys..will check back later.
Lipos work. The 'new'(since 2010) xl5s should have a lipo cutoff.
They are one of the most durable trucks out there.
For your first upgrades:
Jato 54t spur gear and 32p pinion(irrc a 12 tooth is the same as the stock ratio)
alloy shock caps
RPM caster blocks
RPM rear hubs
I prefer the stampede
http://www.amazon.com/Traxxas-Stampe.../dp/B000GPSUEW