NEW Traxxas Slash 2WD BL-2s

[cmu3rd]

transmission.

The BL-2s system is the same speed as the XL-5 12T, so you shouldn’t be overpowering the drivetrain or transmission.

So their advertisment of 60% faster is just marketing?

 

[Chubaka]

So their advertisment of 60% faster is just marketing?

They are both 35+mph. With the titan 12t that's with the included speed pinion. I'm assuming the "60% faster" is talking about acceleration and not top speed.

As for a better deal, isn't this gonna replace the brushed slash as the brushed system was discontinued?

 

[cmu3rd]

They are both 35+mph. With the titan 12t that's with the included speed pinion. I'm assuming the "60% faster" is talking about acceleration and not top speed.

As for a better deal, isn't this gonna replace the brushed slash as the brushed system was discontinued?

So if you buy a new 2wd slash it will come with the BL-2s but I was wondering if an upgrade to an older slash would make sense when BL-2s available. I don't know if this would be part of the Traxxas power up program. It probably makes sense to just hold tight until the motor fails if the performance is the same.

 

[F.R.S. Ninja_007]

So if you buy a new 2wd slash it will come with the BL-2s but I was wondering if an upgrade to an older slash would make sense when BL-2s available. I don't know if this would be part of the Traxxas power up program. It probably makes sense to just hold tight until the motor fails if the performance is the same.

When you burn out the brushed motor, just upgrade to VXL-3s or something similar. The BL-2s is just designed to be an update for entry-level basic Traxxas vehicles. The Power-Up program probably still allows you to upgrade straight from brushed to VXL-3s.

 

[luke66]

id go hobbywing MAX10. super powerful system. makes me jealous of my bros stampede.

When you burn out the brushed motor, just upgrade to VXL-3s or something similar.

Look at the above

 

[DavidB1126]

id go hobbywing MAX10. super powerful system. makes me jealous of my bros stampede.

Agreed. Or anything race grade would be better, but race grade electronics are not water proof.
Castle is also good but a bit more pricey.
I run all Hobbywing in my cars besides my mini which has an Amazon system in it.

 

[F.R.S. Ninja_007]

Agreed. Or anything race grade would be better, but race grade electronics are not water proof.
Castle is also good but a bit more pricey.
I run all Hobbywing in my cars besides my mini which has an Amazon system in it.

Castle is good, but I suck at soldering the connector on

 

[Slick2500]

True, but Hobbywing isn’t in RTRs and Spektrum systems are in Horizon Hobby vehicles pretty much all with those stupid SLT3s. The DX3 is a little better

The driveshafts on the ultimate are upgraded from the ones on the VXL, and the steering hubs & rear caster blocks are aluminum. Also GTR shocks, and LCG chassis.

I bet you Hobbywing is in more RTR's than any other brand.

okay, i guess i shouldnt bash on the electronics till I've had a VXL myself.

I wouldn't run it in anything 4wd I have both the old 2 pole and the new 4 pole Vxl3s systems and the motors overheat rather quickly, escs really need fans.

Agreed. Or anything race grade would be better, but race grade electronics are not water proof.
Castle is also good but a bit more pricey.
I run all Hobbywing in my cars besides my mini which has an Amazon system in it.

For Castle you have to either go Copperhead or Mamba X the Sidewinder 3/Sct/4 is a pitiful esc even compared to the wp10bl60 which is about half the price. Why does Castle still ship these escs with a 2a 5v BEC? The 10bl60 has a 3a 6v bec in it for comparison.

Castle is good, but I suck at soldering the connector on

Hobbywing retail escs don't have connectors soldered on either.