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crawldog · 03-11-2009, 01:02 AM

OK cant decide

help.....swx or slingshot trying to build a comp rig...
read threw a few builds on each...
post some pros /cons thanks

gunnar · 03-11-2009, 01:17 AM

Man that's a tough one. Both chassis are great, but the slingshot is low. I'm going against my build, and pick the slingshot! Traitor!

MadForce · 03-11-2009, 01:40 AM

SWX looks easier to set up, the ss seems more tuneable to me with the included radio and 4 link plates. Also leaves room for rod end choice. I go with slingshot.

roksloski · 03-11-2009, 11:02 AM

I have owned a sling shot and now run an SWX
the swx is a LOT smoother to drive for me..

treday619 · 03-11-2009, 11:07 AM

Swx....swx....swx...

BEN214 · 03-11-2009, 11:50 AM

swx fer sure

kasper · 03-11-2009, 11:58 AM

Looking at a new build soon this information helps thanks still un decided

mindless · 03-11-2009, 04:09 PM

I love the lay out of the SWX id go that route

Thorne_Dog · 03-11-2009, 05:36 PM

I'm a newb so I'm not even voting in your poll, however I ordered a SWX chassis kit yesterday. Out of everything I've seen and read on this forum I like it the best. No surprises, big name manufacturer, cool colors, tried and true. Can't go wrong.

Cave Dave · 03-11-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawldog

OK cant decide

help.....swx or slingshot trying to build a comp rig...

Have you considered a GC2 from Gatekeeper designs?

mindless · 03-11-2009, 06:56 PM

^^^ also a very nice set up. I just built a black widow chassis myself and really like it. At my local comps top 3 guys run a black widow, swx, and GC2. So anyway you go, im sure you will be able to find a set up that suits your driving style.

engineerjoe · 03-11-2009, 07:06 PM

alright this is easy:
slingshot=droop=low GC= great for climbing and sidehilling

SWX=benders design=flexy and smooth = great for tight areas and breakovers.

If you are a lead foot, go with the slingshot

if you're slow and a finesse driver, go with the SWX

i own a slingshot

69CrazyHorse · 03-11-2009, 08:58 PM

Never ran a slingshot but my SWX is nice.

I got a great idea. Buy both and build 2 trucks.

Mr.Slave · 03-11-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69CrazyHorse

Never ran a slingshot but my SWX is nice.

I got a great idea. Buy both and build 2 trucks.

i think thats what im doing but switch one of them for a warthog. still dont know which one ill build up lol

Mr.Slave · 03-11-2009, 09:18 PM

that said i just ordered the swx.

mint355 · 03-12-2009, 05:50 AM

I coundn't decide so i have both they are both very cappable rigs. Yeah very close one that, no clear cut winner IMO.....
SWX= heaps of articuation with losi 4" shocks
Slingshot= low and not much articulation with traxxas GTR shocks
As the sayin goes "Horses for courses"

JeremyH · 03-12-2009, 03:09 PM

CFX Slingshot!

bigflex · 03-12-2009, 03:12 PM

Slingshot all the way! Very predictable and balanced. I love mine. I will be building an MOA soon and will probably use a Slingshot on it as well.

crazy_kanaka · 03-12-2009, 03:48 PM

I voted for the SlingShot.

No offense, but I view the SWX as a revamp of the stock chassis with some major improvement. Most major of those improvements being narrower and more setup options. There was a lot of time and engineering put into the development of the SWX, but I feel that a majority of that effort was to make it a bolt on product.

The SlingShot chassis has amazed me. The curved skid plate is freaking brilliant! When properly setup, I'd be sufficed to say that the SlingShot chassis might very well have the best break over ability. It is an extremely well taught out design. After the installation of all your components, you'll find that the openings on the chassis allow for easy access with tools for tuning or replacing parts. This feature in it's self was a shock to discover.

There are many things to consider thou.... For example, the SlingShot is a wider chassis. So if you're driving style requires a narrower chassis then I would recommend choosing the SWX. Also, you'd likely need shocks, which are different from stock, for the slingshot.

Good luck with your choice. One guarantee is that either chassis will be an improvement from the stock setup.

sgtsteve · 03-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Can one of you slingshot owners tell me what the length is from the front most shock mount to the rear most shock mount?

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03-11-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
crawldog Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MODESTO Posts: 142	swx or slingshot ???? OK cant decide help.....swx or slingshot trying to build a comp rig... read threw a few builds on each... post some pros /cons thanks

03-12-2009, 05:50 AM	#16
mint355 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alice Springs/Australia Posts: 131	I coundn't decide so i have both they are both very cappable rigs. Yeah very close one that, no clear cut winner IMO..... SWX= heaps of articuation with losi 4" shocks Slingshot= low and not much articulation with traxxas GTR shocks As the sayin goes "Horses for courses" Last edited by mint355; 03-12-2009 at 05:55 AM.

03-11-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
gunnar Ex Nor-CalRCRC slave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA. Posts: 2,242	Man that's a tough one. Both chassis are great, but the slingshot is low. I'm going against my build, and pick the slingshot! Traitor!

03-11-2009, 01:40 AM	#3
MadForce RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece, sun, sea and rocks Posts: 1,242	SWX looks easier to set up, the ss seems more tuneable to me with the included radio and 4 link plates. Also leaves room for rod end choice. I go with slingshot.

03-11-2009, 11:02 AM	#4
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	I have owned a sling shot and now run an SWX the swx is a LOT smoother to drive for me..

03-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#5
treday619 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 971	Swx....swx....swx...

03-11-2009, 11:50 AM	#6
BEN214 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: uhh,,, i forgot Posts: 168	swx fer sure

03-11-2009, 11:58 AM	#7
kasper I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: appleton Posts: 2,067	Looking at a new build soon this information helps thanks still un decided

03-11-2009, 04:09 PM	#8
mindless Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Seneca Posts: 770	I love the lay out of the SWX id go that route

03-11-2009, 05:36 PM	#9
Thorne_Dog Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 112	I'm a newb so I'm not even voting in your poll, however I ordered a SWX chassis kit yesterday. Out of everything I've seen and read on this forum I like it the best. No surprises, big name manufacturer, cool colors, tried and true. Can't go wrong.

03-11-2009, 06:56 PM	#11
mindless Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Seneca Posts: 770	^^^ also a very nice set up. I just built a black widow chassis myself and really like it. At my local comps top 3 guys run a black widow, swx, and GC2. So anyway you go, im sure you will be able to find a set up that suits your driving style.

03-11-2009, 07:06 PM	#12
engineerjoe Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SUPERMOTO heaven Posts: 695	alright this is easy: slingshot=droop=low GC= great for climbing and sidehilling SWX=benders design=flexy and smooth = great for tight areas and breakovers. If you are a lead foot, go with the slingshot if you're slow and a finesse driver, go with the SWX i own a slingshot

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03-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#13
69CrazyHorse Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Aurora Colorado Posts: 346	Never ran a slingshot but my SWX is nice. I got a great idea. Buy both and build 2 trucks.

03-11-2009, 09:18 PM	#15
Mr.Slave Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: back where I belong Posts: 251	that said i just ordered the swx.

03-12-2009, 03:09 PM	#17
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	CFX Slingshot!

03-12-2009, 03:12 PM	#18
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	Slingshot all the way! Very predictable and balanced. I love mine. I will be building an MOA soon and will probably use a Slingshot on it as well.

03-12-2009, 03:48 PM	#19
crazy_kanaka Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Volcano, Hawaii Posts: 429	I voted for the SlingShot. No offense, but I view the SWX as a revamp of the stock chassis with some major improvement. Most major of those improvements being narrower and more setup options. There was a lot of time and engineering put into the development of the SWX, but I feel that a majority of that effort was to make it a bolt on product. The SlingShot chassis has amazed me. The curved skid plate is freaking brilliant! When properly setup, I'd be sufficed to say that the SlingShot chassis might very well have the best break over ability. It is an extremely well taught out design. After the installation of all your components, you'll find that the openings on the chassis allow for easy access with tools for tuning or replacing parts. This feature in it's self was a shock to discover. There are many things to consider thou.... For example, the SlingShot is a wider chassis. So if you're driving style requires a narrower chassis then I would recommend choosing the SWX. Also, you'd likely need shocks, which are different from stock, for the slingshot. Good luck with your choice. One guarantee is that either chassis will be an improvement from the stock setup.

03-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#20
sgtsteve Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 550	Can one of you slingshot owners tell me what the length is from the front most shock mount to the rear most shock mount?

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