Mini update... the Slash build is coming along slowly. Had to wait for some funds, but parts are dribbling in.

Picked up the Proline U4 2.2/3.0 tires in Predator flavor, and they are pretty nice and sticky. Should crawl very well! They come with PL's standard 2.2 foams for some reason and had zero chance of fitting over the wheels.. I opened them up with an Xacto just to get them mounted. They are a bit uneven though, and the tires came out a bit lumpy. Not sure if they'll wear in or what. Kinda pissed, for $40 a set, the foams should at least fit the intended wheels. I do like the size, I wanted a bigger platform then the Telluride/Pede chassis, and I think I got it.


Used some old Wraith shocks filled with 50wt oil and the dual stage pistons. I needed something just a bit bigger than the 90mm GTS shocks I started with. Not the greatest shock, but they'll do for now.


Compared to the trail telly...


A note on the RC4WD wheels - they look great from a distance, but they have some sharp edges where the holes are drilled in. I get better finish on cheap chicom wheels. Par for the course with RC4WD I guess.


Looking at the side view, the ESC motor and servo are just above the wheel centerline at ride height. Should have a great COG!


My body order got cancelled - was out of stock, so I'm on the plan B. Just waiting on UPS!