Traxxas Slash, The Ultima RC truck on the market. REVIEW.

Traxxas' new Slash is a good little race truck, but you don't need to be a race driver to enjoy it! It's built on a combination chassis based on the Stampede/Rustler blueprints, and is really stable, even at speed. The body is Big! though the chassis is technically 1/10th scale, the body looks more to be 1/8th scale. It deviates from all other Traxxas vehicules in that the wheels are covered, not sticking way out of the wheel wells a la Monster Truck. Non modded, the Slash is peppy, but I put in one of Traxxas' new Velineon brush-less motor and speed control systems. WOW! Now it can do wheelies as required, and manageable powerslides around corners!

The TQ radio set Traxxas includes with the Slash is decent, but if you plan to race this truck, an after-market transmitter is best, as it would have the adjustments necessasry to tailor the truck to any racecourse circumstance. Spektrum produces an outstanding one. I likewise urge a another tire/wheel combo, as the stockers are not a nice option to run with. I substituted them with a tire/wheel combo from Pro-line, which are smaller diameter wise, but a bit bigger than the stockers, and they simply ignite the truck up! Now the Slash can power through corners A Lot quicker than before!

Traxxas has surpassed itself with this truck! The Slash is a phenomenal truck to start racing with, because of it's forgiving nature in most areas, and it's wonderful handling. Numerous discreet application of after market pieces well-defined above, will make it a truck to beat! Don't get stunned if individuals come up to you asking about the Slash, because the Slash is great unique truck!

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