Fast, Fun & Crashed A Lot!- Traxxas Slash RC Drag Car Project Part 4 - It’s Finished! | RC Driver

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Our first ground up build (Gasser) drag car has been an interesting experience. We’ve spent a lot of time wheeling so many different cars, but we’ve never paid much attention to drag racing. This growing segment in RC really caught our interest and so we set off to build our own car based off the a Traxxas Blasphemi build we found on the Traxxas website. The base of the build is a Traxxas Slash and it’s become a popular platform for many projects. This build has taken us a while and we encountered many setbacks when trying to run it. Mostly weather and conflicting filming schedules. But were were able to get some action in right at the start of winter. Not the most optimal time for a drag run, but we did get to run it. So what were the results of our Gasser style project? Did this car go fast? What did we learn from our experience? Should you build one? It’s all in the video.
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@STEVOD313 5 лет назад

Hey ive been waiting on this one, can't wait to see how it runs. its looking good Greg

@STEVOD313 5 лет назад

looks like u need some vent holes in the body to stop the parachute effect

@thatsmyrc 5 лет назад

it looked super cool until that first crash 8-(....need to cut the back window out also.. so air can flow up and out too escape through the top side of body..so much forced air coming into that body with the front set up, it cant all escape through the back tail..@@STEVOD313

@ztwntyn8 4 года назад

STEVO D 313 yeah, my slash stock body brushless would fly @ 45 with a heavy gps up front. 50 easy no body. But yeah parachute effect fosho

@NikkiNexo777 5 лет назад

Need to lower that body down as low as possible. It's way too high in the front. That thing is like a giant parachute. I love the paint job though. He did a great job. It looks fantastic!

@necromantier 5 лет назад

But it's a gasser, its supposed to look like that.😅✌

@NikkiNexo777 5 лет назад

@@necromantier I get that it's a Gasser, but there comes a point because of the parachute effect you may want to sacrifice looks for function. This would quickly lose its Joy if you had to take the Walk of Shame every other pass that you drove it because it flipped on its lid.

@A_Man_In_His_Van 5 лет назад

Just cut the whole rear valance out. And put a flat wing

@rcdriver 5 лет назад

@@NikkiNexo777 Absolutely agree. It was neat to see it as a gasser and all things considering did respectable. But yeah those walks are harsh. The body will be dropped in future runs.

@A_Man_In_His_Van 5 лет назад

Nvm looks like u did. Big ass wing and wheelie bar are next.

@ramp-hasrcs3199 5 лет назад

Im a big drag racing fan, nice that you built a Gasser. .

@paultro8457 5 лет назад

Oh man that was awesome!!!! I can't wait to see how fast it goes once you can hold it wide open!!! 💪💪

@ratlme 5 лет назад

Even with the cold weather, it turned out great. Can not wait til this spring so we can see what it can actually do. Please keep us posted.

@tblk2186 5 лет назад

That thing is sooo beautiful!

@bigchungus-oj8zz 5 лет назад

You got this. Vent the body to stop parachute effect, add your wheely bars, let her rip...on a primo day! Thanks for the efforts.

@rsracing-mb1tr 5 лет назад

Dam i love that antenna trick I'm definitely going to remember that one

@thercsniper1138 3 года назад

Really fitting that you went with the 55 body, as the chassis sits kinda tall so what you have there is a really killer looking Gasser build........its perfect as a Gasser. great build videos leading up to this one. i admit i cringed at the sound of lexan crying out in pain.....lol.

@md3631363 5 лет назад

That thing is awesome! ☺️

@evhexrc1765 5 лет назад

-Lower and stiffen the shocks(add shock limiters in the shock bodies and install stiffer springs) -Trash the body you chose and get one that won’t parachute. -get a longer, lower wheelie bar -spray grape soda on the rear (and the front) tires -get rid of the stock front bumper -put a bit of blue locktite on the stub axle treads -move your electronics farther forward -install a smaller spur and larger pinion -and much, much, much more I won’t list.

@nathanz602 5 лет назад

I wouldn't "trash the body", maybe just vent it?

@andrewpurczynski6113 2 года назад

the body has to be huge factor. That big, wide stance of the body just turns that thing into a parachute.

@Starkster50 2 года назад

One of the best builds I've ever, real imagination!

@isaaclyonsf1 5 лет назад

Looks great!

@andyrichey1192 5 лет назад

That was awesome, what a beautiful body Love the old school Chevys. What a beautiful paint job for sure I have these wheels and tires but didn't fit my hexs

@CrawlerRuth 5 лет назад

When I first saw the body in the promo I said to myself that is an awesome looking body. Great job on this build.

@Starkster50 2 года назад

Better late than never, I of my top 5 favorites. It is amazing, if it was primer a had a hood scoop you would have the Two Lane Blacktop 55 or gloss black with a small scoop you would have American Graffiti 55. Very excellent work .

@vintagemind8155 3 года назад

That beautiful paint 😱 oh No!!!!!

@bucksrcworld8119 5 лет назад

looks awesome so far Greg.. hope to see it in another video!!

@shanecopeland8892 5 лет назад

Don't sweat it... we enjoyed watching you do it. It was freaking awesome....

@rcdriver 5 лет назад

The more I think about it. It did pretty good with how it was set-up. Thanks for watching!

@adamhirerc78 5 лет назад

NICE !!!!!!paint job👍👍

@E_flores_72 4 года назад

Man what an awesome video, and series

@pnwRC. 4 года назад

Great video. I LOVE that body, & paintjob on this car!

@JUICY_TIME 5 лет назад

Looks great! Great job👍

@jamesswift4641 5 лет назад

Awesome,drag on👍

@xtr_mddwaffle_6973 5 лет назад

Love your vids thanks

@rcdriver 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@z71guyrj 5 лет назад

Love the build by the way !

@dsbrothers2898 4 года назад

Body turned out awesome. Much love from California 👍👊🔥.

@braddavis2163 5 лет назад

Biggest mod that helped me was making the rear toe adjustable, get rid of the gross play it safe toe cast into the factory molds. Straight pulls past 45-55 mph no prob. Great video, professional and concise. Two thumbs up!!!

@aviano72 5 лет назад

I hope you continue this project. Way more fun than crawlers.

@charleshoward9983 5 лет назад

Yea brother man put them wheelie bars on there and see some 60 65 mph speeds.He'll yea can't wait sweet stuff there. Good luck .. Great video Thanks for sharing!

@sammygonzalez7627 9 месяцев назад

Now that is a serious Gasser race car... it's going to catch wind, cause high lift nose

@nickcervantes2159 5 лет назад

wow nice

@rodcognito002 5 лет назад

SO COOL

@daveg5420 4 года назад

thanks for sharing the antenna tip

@gmcyukon4262 5 лет назад

Cool video.

@taylormade1790 5 лет назад

Awesome

@shanebukowski9866 5 лет назад

I have always loved gassers .. awesome lookin .. cool paint job ... and yes ... over 60 they can lift and fly .. we got our slashes up to 81mph .. but mine was as low as i could get the front end with limiting straps on the front shocks and a large pro stock type wing on the rear .. j-concepts slammed truck top .. 6s power .. vorza motor, all metal gearing and large ecu ..

@thivolen2061 5 лет назад

It's awesome

@rcpatapouf 5 лет назад

Good job bro !

@donaldhunn6579 5 лет назад

Really love the paint job on the car

@RcFunDrizzy 5 лет назад

Cutting the back of the body out will help also making the rear suspension stiffer will also help 😎 can't wait to see more on this build 👊

@robschierbaum 3 года назад

Nice built.

@robertregalado1015 Год назад

Great paint job..as much as I like the vintage look...I tend to shy from those big boxy bodies. They tend to pocket too much air unless you thru vent them. Last body I did for my 22s was a 63 Falcon. It's been vented and works pretty good. My next will be the 69 Firebird..nice and aerodynamicly sleek

@RickyRevorc 5 лет назад

looks awesome you inspired me.

@lewisdeclouette6342 5 лет назад

love drag racing and triaxis going to have to make me 1

@Rc-Adventurers 5 лет назад

Looks like it needed some extra weight to keep it planted. So cool, great build.

@fernsolo 5 лет назад

Beautiful, it hurt me to see the body get destroyed

@ScottzillaRC 5 лет назад

Great job on the build and very professional video as usual 👍 i have been watching the series and have the Parma 66 Mustang body. I haven't decided which vehicle I'm gonna but it on yet. With the Slash 2wd I know I'll have more options but would really like to but it on my Tekno SCT. Any suggestions?

@jamiefultz5937 5 лет назад

That's cool where did u get the drag slicks at I haven't been able to find them

@mikebultema2536 5 лет назад

I see you have received plenty of opinions about what to do to this car so I won’t pile on. Enjoying the build. 👍🤘

@jimhimesjr 5 лет назад

Awesome build. I turned a extended chassis rustler into a 1/8 street car. Had parachuting issues. Took lots of work to get it right. 550 can, MMAX PRO, 4S, MIP driveshafts, and X01 front bumper added. It’s a fun car now though. Chase my buddies X01 around. Only bad part is the damage is nasty when you get going at high speeds. 😆

@necromantier 5 лет назад

FINALLY!!!!!!!

@barrybartlett8554 5 лет назад

Great project, a credit to you - Seems that so many Slash drag racers have a tendency to 'lift off' at higher speeds yet I fail to see owner's attempting to seal the body of open it up to reduce the upward force. I have no experience with rc drag racers yet I'm convinced that it'd run far better without the body on, or at the very least with the rear end cut out along with the rear window. They're like little parachutes at 50mph

@hjc4552 5 лет назад

Review on the kyosho outlaw rampage ?

@twain772 5 лет назад

RCDriver: I have a 2WD slash that I have done the same thing with. I took a front bumper and flipped it upside down to give it a front spoiler lowered my shocks and lowered the body and with the slash body it would still lift up like a parachute, so I ended up cutting vents in the body and I still couldn't keep it on the ground. I ended up buying a rustler body and it stays on the ground now but I can't seem to get it to go past half throttle (65mph) without it whipping out. I'm not asking for help, I am telling you all this to let you know you are not the only one out there who has issues. If I were you I would get a trashed body and work out all your bugs before trying to put a beautiful body on it again. There is a lot of good advice on this page, I would try some of that stuff out too. Oh yeah i also locked my diff so I would have a full possy rear end. Good luck.

@FullThrottleRC 5 лет назад

Really pretty body. Do you happen know what color the dark purple is on the rear?

@lylekehrer6159 5 лет назад

I confess, I'm not subscribed - but this was in the suggested videos. I saw the body and definitely had to watch! I love the look of the older vehicles, and that is an awesome paint job,that blower added to the look!

@randaddy2000 4 года назад

Me and my buddy were trying to top out a rustler. We had wheelie issues at above 50 mph. So we filled a 2ltr bottle full of pennies and taped it to the front. It would drag the front until you got into the throttle. We got 128mph out of it and a court case in lenawee county michigan.

@RC4X4 4 года назад

That thing is like a kite. I was thinking of building one of these for next year. Guess something has to be done about that.

@mpfoote 5 лет назад

I know you wanted that gasser look, but if the car is going to work, you MUST lower that front end.

@logansportpilotrp8174 5 лет назад

I would just add some weight to the front.

@Floridascooterboys 4 года назад

Weight will slow you rc down just a longer wheelie bar in aluminum and better drag tires like the proline belted and lower the body and suspension

@stevemoon2136 5 лет назад

You need some stiff linear rate springs on the rear. The soft stage of those progressive rate springs are designed to give the original Slash a "scale" roll & pitch.

@camkels6396 5 лет назад

That's exactly what I did(after looking at my on-road vehicle's springs and realizing how stiff they are) and now it's very hard to roll the vehicle.

@mikehagen3785 5 лет назад

The air will still blow this thing over, no matter what...

@nathanz602 5 лет назад

omg finally this vid

@compaleorgvtrucks2136 5 лет назад

Had no luck with my slash , i upgraded to a 4tec 2.0 and have the most fun ive had since i started racing!!

@Bahrain_pro_rc 5 лет назад

Which top gear and ideller gear and diff gear you use it in this car

@1peanut 4 года назад

are you using 32 pitch ? looks like 48 ? anyone have a 32 pitch option for this ? having hard time finding.

@jmac3693 5 лет назад

Would adding weight to the front end help with flips?

@mark-1rc502 5 лет назад

Wow Bizzare , inna good way

@jimcollectiblevideo5628 5 лет назад

man thats kool paint job,,,,have you or are you going to add a ground spoiler or little bit of weight to keep front down,,,just wonder how you will correct the air getting under it,,

@BlueDroneBlues 5 лет назад

Sorry brother! I had to jump that forward to 8:40! Sick looking car!

@mikeupton5406 5 лет назад

132Ft. Gear accordingly. The body looks great! But it acted like a parachute. Maybe a Lexan flat shroud underbody? Maybe a few little holes in the top of the rear window? I love this project. I hope you keep develop and tune this car more. I will be there taking notes! Great video.

@rcnitro001 5 лет назад

Very cool car. Try installing a longer Willy bar in the rear to keep the front end from coming up so far. It does work.

@larrylopez721 2 года назад

The front end was lifting and causing you to lose control. Needs to be lowered and an air damn might help keep the nose from lifting. Looks great and I like the videos. Thanks

@stevekitching6438 5 лет назад

Hi, I followed your traxxas slash drag car build and was great I love you car, I thought it was so good that I built my own following your instructions, I also used the parts from the part numbers you provide, the only problem I have is it doesn't matter what body I put on it the body rubs on the tyres I have the Goodyear eagle the same as you, I would father get the body lower and not look like a gasser, can you suggest some wheels n tyres I could use that fit inside the body.

@zoomzoomtoys131 5 лет назад

You really need to balance your tires, those rear tires had some severe wobble. Other than being unstable at higher speeds, you'll mess up the drive train, axles, bearings etc. Also, use the Castle link to adjust your throttle curve. As other's have already suggested slam the car down along with that parachute body.

@nightowllol5102 5 лет назад

ZoomZoomToys that and sometimes when you glie the tire it is off and can produce the wobble

@ericchristopher9037 5 лет назад

What a great looking car this is! Perhaps a front spoiler might help hold the body down to stop the parachute effect. I don’t know how it will look, but it might help hold the body down! Great run anyway, lots of fun!

@bushcrafter6416 4 года назад

The parasute effect Damn, My fox body does the same, Your shell looks a little high in front! Wieght in front ??? You know more then I, Love your vids bro, Keep it up, be safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@superaidenproductions1870 5 лет назад

Yesss! What’s up

@jasonshawaga3413 5 лет назад

Have the same body on my drag project. The body flares out bad behind the front tires at speed. Instant parachute

@m3kail341 5 лет назад

awsome vid man, what gearing are you using?

@josh_rit8045 5 лет назад

If you wanna make it easier to film when you are alone mou t a gopro or even your phone to your remote. That way you can point at the car and drive it easily at the same time. Kevin Talbot does this and it turns out good.

@ashermorales8276 5 лет назад

What is the diameter of those front tires. I’m doing a drag build and I would like to know

@mattleonard5268 5 лет назад

I think you need to cut out the rear window to vent the air that’s getting under the body and making it go airborne. Also, how did you have the slipper clutch adjusted? Do you recommend a slipper clutch eliminator for this type of build? What about the swaybar?

@Skitzotech 4 года назад

Did you do any runs with the body off?

@billyanderson2340 4 года назад

Who makes the drag slicks and where can I get them👍

@davidpayne4315 4 года назад

Drag racing is the best even in R/C

@kentuckybeardsman 5 лет назад

Great ride just need lower front and some suspension adjustment for sure

@wolfcastle8409 5 лет назад

Just subbed, cool paint! Are those tyres very good? They look like an extremely hard compound.

@LuisLPRCs 5 лет назад

Great Vid! That body looks Killer! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 To bad the body is getting abused lmao!

@kevenlastname3324 4 года назад

Getting too much air underneath the car and getting lift. I make ' Selead Adjustable underplates' for slash drag builds for just this reason. Get a front splitter, some weight up front and maybe even a rear diffuser. That will help a lot.

@TheDIYGuy999 5 лет назад

I think the parachute effect is the main isue here. Try to add a plate on the bottom, which prevents the air from lifting the front end.

@Rogue_wyo 3 года назад

you can keep it nose high, just need to add weights to the front to counteract the air force going under, cool gasser look man!!

@johnkirkjr4448 3 года назад

What body are u using

@kingcolgate5007 5 лет назад

I wonder what would happen if you put some operational wings on that thing

@rospimp2494 5 лет назад

A is it smart to put a 3s lipo on a stock traxass slash

@burman982 5 лет назад

Add some weight up front and drill some holes in the rear window too and that body might just work. Even with the back cut out there is still some air going up into the roof area and creating lift because of the gasser style way the body is on there. Real gassers back in the day did that too. I've got pics of quite a few where they swiss cheesed the rear to try and get all the air to flow through instead of getting trapped.

@TheCamshaft360 5 лет назад

Sweet build you should try Shorter front shocks to get the front lower rather than gasser stance and make some wheel wells so it dont parachute as bad and maybe some lead in the front

@aaronthered4126 5 лет назад

Great build. I love the gasser look but it doesn't help when up to speed. If you want to get serious about the sport then drop the body all the way down and put some short front shocks or limit the stock ones. STRC just came out with a bolt on wheelie bar for the 2wd Slash. And finally, top speed only counts at 132 feet. Speed runs and drag racing are two very different animals.

@hendrahendra 4 года назад

Any update on this thing? It so wild!

@jacewilkey8517 5 лет назад

I think you should Lower the body and keep a front spoiler on the bottom to keep the wind from getting under the body and making in lift. But it looks sick

@bodarville7860 5 лет назад

Maybe I need to pick up a parma body. My slash 4x4 has the stock power system and I have had to shoe goo three pro line bodies just from bashing in fair weather.