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I'm no expert on Slashes, but I'd say 6 is just too much power, you'll have to upgrade a lot of your drivetrain, and other stuff. 1/10 is really best for 4s and below I heard. 3s for hooning, and 4s for speed runs might be best. I know the Slash can take a lot of abuse, but a 1/8 scale electrics + 6s would be really pushing the limits.
I want to say his was rwd. The 4x4 has the motor sideways in chassis. The rwd should be easier.
You got 75mph out of a 550 brushed motor in a Slash? Was it like an 8 turn motor or something? That’s impressive.
Yes, @Greywolf74 had a 2wd. I just read that whole build link you provided, that was cool. A LOT has progressed in the last 7 or 8 years.
TNT might have meant a 550 size brushless motor, in other words, a 3650-3660 size BL motor. With a good LiPo, ESC, appropriate gearing, foams (tires), aero body shell, ideal conditions, and a little luck, you could hit 75mph on 2s. Not to sound mean or anything, but at this point, would starting with an on-road chassis and design be easier? But if you have a specific reason, like already having a spare Slash and some parts, and you want to tinker and challenge yourself, then go for it!
Sorry if I came across a bit harsh! I can't help you on the max motor diameter part, I have no idea! Do you have a rotary tool? You might need to make a small dip/indent in the chassis to fit a bigger motor. Traxxas does use their Slash chassis for a lot of stuff, it's very versatile, along with the Bandit and Rustler chassis's. Good luck, we'll follow your progress!
Not harsh at all, I appreciate knowledgeable feedback even if it differs with my current vision. That’s why I’m here! We can’t always imagine every consideration/downside to a plan, so I appreciate everyone’s take on this, especially to those with prior experience relative to the initial question. I broke out the caliper and I think a 40 is a slam dunk. I think a 42 is possible with a little massaging. Yup, I’ve got a rotary tool or two. And torches and welders and grinders, oh my! This is going on an aluminum lcg configuration chassis, so I have leeway to coax things into place while still maintaining integrity.Sorry if I came across a bit harsh! I can't help you on the max motor diameter part, I have no idea! Do you have a rotary tool? You might need to make a small dip/indent in the chassis to fit a bigger motor. Traxxas does use their Slash chassis for a lot of stuff, it's very versatile, along with the Bandit and Rustler chassis's. Good luck, we'll follow your progress!
I think you might be talking about a 2wd/RWD? If it’s 4x4, the Arrma 4074 fit ok?
It's 4x4. I had to grind a little out of the chassis, but it fit ok in the slash 4x4 hcg chassis. With the stampede chassis, there wasn't enough room unless I relocated the esc or something. Instead, I used the stampede receiver box in the stampede location behind the front tower which left me a lot of room for whatever I wanted.
Ok, phew! Yeah, I often overlook things when I do mods! I got a new rotary tool from one of my friends 3 weeks ago, it's not Dremel brand, but it works well! I've always wanted a rotary tool, and I told my friend that, then a few days later, it showed up at my door, to my complete surprise and excitement (it was like a late B-day and Christmas gift)!
Yeah, I have a couple Slash 4x4’s and 2wd’s, and the combination of the chassis and the SCT bodies blow over (and parachute) worse than any other truck I think I’ve ever messed with.
I would imagine that they don't have very good high speed control, stock. Probably as the big SCT chassis acts like a huge wing, so when you accelerate, the rear end goes down, front end comes up (easy physics!), and then you have a ton of surface area to create lift. This could probably helped by adjusting the suspension to a "speed run" style, which is to say, when the truck is stationary, with the battery in, the front end of the chassis is a little lower than the rear, so when you accelerate, the chassis is about level, instead of leaning back, creating lift. And as you said, the body is gonna have to be one of the first mods, I haven't driven and SCT before, but in videos, I can see that "parachuting" effect, and they blow over, catch wind, and handle jumps badly, especially bigger ones, and the moment the nose goes up and air gets in, your air control pretty much goes out the window! Some people like to "vent" their bodies, as you know. Basically drilling and/or cutting holes and slits in smart places to let some air come out. If done right, it'll handle better, but you'll always have a "little parachuting".
Yes, there will be no semblance of an SCT truck. Already have a foam internal bumper and front splitter. This will be be a total road car, lowered a lot, with hopefully decent ground effects. I’ve had one of my Slash 2wd’s to 67mph and it was horrible. Total nail biter. One of my 4x4’s saw 76, also terrible. No blow-overs, but essentially uncontrollable. Super hard to keep in a straight line, especially the 2wd.
