New Slash is crabbing!

[MarvMartian]

Is this normal? Just out of the box; I trimmed it to go straight (hands off) but when you look - it is crabbing (pretty obviously). The rear wheels ride left of the front wheels. Any thoughts? I'm new to this hobby so maybe this is okay for an offroad vehicle?

I have a Slash 4x4 Platinum.

Thanks Guys!

 

[slowngreen]

I've never noticed mine to do that.....maybe make sure everything is assembled correctly and evenly.

 

[tamiya]

nope, mine runs true - got PE & RTR

 

[SMaxxin]

The Platinum has toe adjustments front and rear correct...If it does thats most likely where the problem is. Make sure the length of the toe adjustment links are the same length, unless something is broken that would be the only thing to make it crab.

 

[MarvMartian]

thanks, guys (for your imputs).
What I found (after checking everything) is that it is a "carpet only" tendency.
That's right! It does NOT do it on a smooth surface or the dirt. It must have something to do with the tire shape grabbing the carpet funny. I'd bet that everyones does it (at least w/ stock tires).

 

[SMaxxin]

Well thats weird but I'm glad to hear that nothing is wrong with the truck!