i wanna race!!

[Non Crimen]

Hey guys. so i wanna race! is it worth putting the money into my slash 4x4 or should i just buy a sc10 or something? the only problem is that my dad says i should be happy with what i have. i tried to explain to him that the slash isnt a very good race truck. i need some input from you guys. if i need to i would happily throw my slash up on the site for a couple hundred. thanks for reading!!

 

[usv568]

Congrats on wanting to.race. I would suggest that you run the slash for some experience, see what people are racing at your local track. Personally I have a losi scte which is hands down a much better rig. But its also expensive compared to slash. I got a deal from my lhs at $479. Sc10 is a good truck I know a guy and all be will run is associated, but raves on my losi. So its up to you and good luck.

 

[MudSlinger33]

With the right upgrades, the slash can be made into a race worthy rig.

 

[samrsnow]

I'd pick up a Losi if you really wanted to be competitive. The I've seen very few Slashes do well at the races I've attended.

 

[Non Crimen]

Thanks everyone I'm torn between team associated and losi.... Hmm ennie meenie Minnie mo!

 

[alien13]

If you haven't raced before, use the slash until you get better acquainted on the track. Then upgrade.

 

[wacmartin]

If you haven't raced before, use the slash until you get better acquainted on the track. Then upgrade.

Stick with the slash, get at least a season under your belt, then upgradeyour rig or go with a new one. I'm with you in torn between an associated or a losi sct,but I've dealt with losi many a times and had nothing but good experience with customer service and quality.

 

[Grave]

My HS Off Road Track just this Summer put a Slash only Class in the race lineup @ 1st only a few racers where showing up with slash's & getting thrown into either the 4x4 or 2WD classes.. So after a few week's more racers started showing up with slash's & the race offical's made it a seprate class... What I am saying to you Crimen is Race your Slash until you get some TRACK TIME & check with track officals to see if thay offer or will setup a Slash only class.. I Got a Losi XXX SCT "with alot of upgrades" & it hold's it own in the race I can get top 5's & just 2 weeks ago I won on 2nd to last lap the leaders wrecked & I was able to come away with the lead & hold on for the win.. & also crimen Go to the track & watch the racing action & talk to the other drivers & see what thay suggest.. Befor I started racing I went to the track alot "without my RIG" & helped out the staff I mainly reset cones - barriers - turn over Rig's that wreck stuff like that Also I got to be friends with alot of racers & by mid summer Late July I started racing in a Short Course 2WD class..
Than after your "ROOKIE" 1st year racing I would upgrade to a better Rig... & I go for the FUN of it & dont care what place I come in & I look @ it this way I get to see my friends on a Saturday that I dont get to see during the week...

 

[tmaxxfreek]

I run a slash 4x4 at all our races and its pretty competetive, although i have spent some $$$ on upgrades, its my first race truck too, follow the advice,use the slash until you feel like your ready to move up. i usually finishe in the top 3 at our races.

 

[samrsnow]

I see you're selling the slash now. I really recommend the Losi SCTE if you sell the slash.

 

[usv568]

I feel that the losi scte is the best truck out there. I would look at one and see if you like it. Test drive one also if available.

 

[Non Crimen]

i dont want 4x4. i wanna race 2wd stock or possibly 2wd moddified

 

[tmaxxfreek]

Losi 22sct,Durango, associated sc10...........