Slash Rules

Post by **BigRed** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:13 pm

These are the rules pulled from Jimmy Babcock's website, http://www.jimmybabcock.com/Slash%20Rules.htm

[quote] Hot Rod Hobbies/JBRL rules for the Traxxas Slash Ready to Race - Spec. Class
This class is basically for the Ready to Race version of the vehicle as shipped by Traxxas. The idea is to limit the amount of hop-ups & modifications to the factory supplied vehicle and to keep costs down.

Hot Rod Hobbies/JBRL has the right to change or modify any rule as we see fit at any time to ensure better and more affordable competition.

Body: All trucks may use any body made specifically for the Traxxas Slash. NO alterations may be made to the body. Must be cut out along molded cut lines.

Chassis: No modifications may be made to the chassis system. Vehicle must be raced in original stock form. Original Traxxas replacement parts only, as supplied on original truck, for damaged/worn parts unless otherwise stated.

RPM rear hubs (#80382) and RPM rear tower (#80832) are allowed.

Suspension: Both the front & the rear suspension systems must remain in stock form. Original Traxxas parts only. NO aftermarket/hop up replacement components may be installed including metal parts.

Legal Tuning Parts Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Original Traxxas kit shock springs must be used (5857, 5858)

Original plastic shock bodies must be used (no metal bodies)
Shock cap may be replaced with alum shock cap part #2667.

Shock oil may be changed. Pistons and limiting may be changed.
Original Traxxas turnbuckles must be used. Part #3644 and #3745.

Steering: No modifications may be made to the steering system. Original kit parts only. You may install any servo saver or servo drive horn that you so choose.

Bearings: Any manufacturer bearing may be used.

Electronics: Original RTR Kit electronic Speed Control (XL-5) & Servo (2075) only. You may install any receiver you so choose. On board traction/drift device or gyroÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s NOT permitted

Motor: This class is restricted to a stock Traxxas Titan 12T R/C motor #3785.

Battery: This class is limited to any 1 - 7.2 volt Ã¢â‚¬Å“NicadÃ¢â‚¬

Post by **BSchorr** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:57 pm

SO what about the Molzer Mowery rules where you can change out the speed controler due to its continuous failure? I had one go bad at Starbuck that costed me the overall win.

Post by **WIITA** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:41 pm

what are you talking about? It was your receiver that was bad in starbuck. Even after you changed it out you still had the same problem.

Post by **tamiyaracingfactory** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:15 pm

According to andrews rules, you are allowed to change the esc and or the servo if you like, but if you want to race with us you have to use the stock esc and servo but you may switch the receiver.

Post by **BSchorr** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:17 pm

K, thought I heard someone say you guys were utilizing andrews rules to

Post by **pit bitch** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:55 pm

Are internal shock limiters legal? Just wondering after watching a belly dragger tear up the field at mmr this weekend.

I wanna try something similar but I'd hate to make a mistake that gets me dq'd

Post by **pit bitch** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:57 am

Somebody? Anybody??

I waiting to do this mod.

Thanks

Post by **molzermoweryracing** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:18 am

allan is quicker do to driver..

I can not see were changing internal limiters would be against the duluth rule package. As I understand the same rule package applies that did outside.. which means the MMR rules are more open in some areas and less in others...

ie stock speedo and servo for duluth.. also MMR is a Off Road class, just happens to be all slashes doing battle.

I have only seen one bad speedo yet, and bens.. all others have been more then fine for all the abuse we have been able to give them...

Post by **pit bitch** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:33 am

He is deffinatly faster but after pitting right next to him I wanted to make sure any dramatic changes are approved. Hate to start another o-ring debate.

Thanks

Post by **pit bitch** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:02 am

Stop me now if it's illeagal. I'm adding pen springs internally and coneing my shock pistions plus a couple secretes I'd rather not share.

Trying to keep up to lsrcc's rules btw. Not too conserned with others rules as this track is out my back door. Anyone local... Please help!

Post by **double trouble** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:04 am

I'm suprized that not one of are officers hasn't said anything. The rules say the shocks are to stay in stock form. If these people want to do these mod's, then go run in a open or mod class. Spec is spec. Nothing against you Pit Bitch, your only asking. I guess some people just want to get that Bowling Trophy. My Trophy is to just finish the race without breaking.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:36 am

If we go by what the rules say, yes you can slam it by adding limiters, but there has to be a limit becausE the trucks can't be making contact with the carpet and wrecking the carpet. Besides slamming the truck is probably gonna have an adverse effect on the trucks overall handling

Post by **pit bitch** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:41 pm

Thanks to clear that up. I'm not trying to scrape the carpet but I will for sure get some secret squirl stuff going on so I don't get lapped... Again

just a first time driver here trying to keep up

Post by **molzermoweryracing** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:09 pm

Limiters are the same as droop screws. Truck even comes with some in. Just a tuning option not a
modifacation IMO.

Allan has a easy 1.5 -2 inches of ground clearance so not even close to dragging. I not even sure you could get it that low with stock tires.... Min ride ht would be a good idea and a block can be built to make checking very easy.

Post by **pit bitch** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:33 pm

Wierd. I must be using new that new math. At rest my front skid is at 1.5" and rear a little under 1.25"