Slash Rules

[double trouble]

Pit, Don't pull the trigger yet. Have you seen the Bajr by jconcepts? Yes I spelled it right. Bajr. Made for the slash. Tell use what you think. I seen it in the latest Car Action.

[pit bitch]

Seen it's price tag and liked the proline more

[Centerline Racing]

I was told that my name was being tossed around here like a dirty pit towel!

For the record, I run my 'modified' shocks at MMR in the "Open Off-Road" Class on Wednesdays and Sundays; any truck, any motor, any battery and any modification.

His only 'Spec Slash' class is on Fridays. I have a "stock-normal" set of shocks if I run the jumps.

The first post clearly states,

"Shock oil may be changed. Pistons and limiting may be changed."

Shock limiters are legal for the Spec Slash class here at LSRCC. I don't get what the problem here is...limit your shocks, drop your truck.

Andrew's pics show my Slash to have MAYBE 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch lowered due to my limiters. If that gives me the winning edge, then put my name on the 'bowling trophy' now.

With regard to my truck handling, I have to "force" it to traction-roll going in to the corners. I have been lobbying other racers who don't run the jumps to consider this 'tuning' option. It's no fun 2 to 3 laps up on the field.

Another tuning option I find successful is pinion size. I make it a point to stay 3 to 4 teeth smaller than most in the class. This gives me blistering torque from apex out of the corners. I can pass other trucks like they're standing still on a corner-out pass. I lose a little on the straight, but we all know and love Andrews 'minimal' straight layouts.

As for Andrew's smack, I the challenge for him to run side by side with me in the open truck class

Allan

[pit bitch]

You said dirty.. wait. What was your name?


On a serious note the missunderstandings have been cleared up. I just wanted to be legal locally so I used anything I found suitable on the traxxas parts tree. There's plenty to use without fallng out of spec.

[double trouble]

Pit, The Proliner body is a lot better looking,and your right about the price. I have a old Parma or Bolink VW body on my Tamiya sand scorcher. I will bring it to the next race to show ya.

[tamiyaracingfactory]

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

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 – 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 gyro’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 “Nicadâ€

[Joek]

Hey guys,
I have have a couple questions about the Stock Slash Class.
1. Are lipo batteries allowed and what do you recommend for battery and charger?
2. I read that you can run any SC tire you want, can I buy premounted or do I have to run stock slash wheels? (I hate gluing tires.
3. What's the hot tire?

Thanks

Joe k

[Menace]

Yes Lipo's are allowed in the Spec Slash class.
It's hard to recommend a specific battery because everyone has a different R/C budget so just get whatever 2s lipo you want.
The Thunder AC6 is a great charger for the money,http://www.nitrorcx.com/thac6smlibac.html
JConcepts Goosebumps on the rear should work just fine,you can use a beadlock or glue-on type of wheel, whatever works best for you.

[BigRed]

Are we basically still bone stock for electrics for the slash's?

[Menace]

Stock servo,speedo and motor. No change.
Are you gonna race? I hope so, I got mine all ready to go. Ran some laps last Thursday, Slash is still way fun.

[BigRed]

I work later in the morning on Friday so I can make it tonight, probably the only night all summer. Just have to switch the electrics around I hope i have my stock servo lying around.

[RCRacing]

I want to put out a reminder about Spec Slash rules. There are more guys running it, which is great, but a number of them are running brushless, and that is not allowed. You have to run a Traxxas XL-5 esc, and a Traxxas Titan 12T motor, no matter what battery you use. If you want to use the brushless system, then run in Open Short Course.

[BigRed]

That's a good point. Please make sure if you're running spec slash to follow the rules. Huge advantage for brushless systems.