Ark/la/miss Crawlers Slash Class Rules

[bbyrd22]

Body: All trucks must use the Traxxas Slash body, or aftermarket Slash specific bodies.

Chassis: No modifications may be made to the chassis system. Vehicle must be raced in it’s stock form. Original Traxxas Replacement parts only, as supplied on original truck , for damaged/worn parts.

Suspension: Both the front & the rear suspension systems must remain in stock form. Original Traxxas parts only. No aftermarket/Hopup replacement components may be installed.

Legal Tuning Parts – Original Traxxas Shock Springs may be used
Shock Cap may be replaced with Alum Shock Cap #2667
Original Traxxas Turnbuckles maybe used 3139X, 3139A, 3737, 3737A

Steering: No modifications may be made to the steering system. Original Kit parts only. You may install any servo saver or servo drive-horn that you so choose.

Bearings: Any manufacturer Bearing may be used.

Electronics: Original RTR Kit electronics Speed Control (XL-5) & Servo (2075) only. You may install any Receiver you so choose. On board traction/drift device or Gyro’s NOT permitted.

Motor: This class is restricted to a stock Traxxas Titan 12T R/C motor.

Battery: This class is limited to any 1 - 6, 7, 8 cell ” Nicd” , “Nimh” made up of “SubC” size cells. No LIPO.

Wheels: Original Traxxas Slash 2.2” wheel, or after market wheels.

Tires: Original Traxxas 2.2” Slash Tire.

Drive line: Only the original Traxxas Drive Train may be used. No aftermarket or Hopup replacement drive components may be installed. Traxxas Steel Planetary Gear Differential Only. Any of the 3 Traxxas spur gears (4683, 4686, or 8690) are permitted. Any pinion gear that mounts without modifications needed may be used.

Ball Differentials are NOT permitted in the Spec Class.

Weight: Who Cares.


Vote.

Post up any changes you want to suggest and I'll edit it once approved by the board of directors.

 

[mississippirocs]

Looks great except for the battery. I say for racing a 6 cell stick pack"thumbsup" Every one probably has them and it wouldnt be fair to have a few guys running 6 cells against Chips 8!(you know he will do it)

 

[bbyrd22]

Looks great except for the battery. I say for racing a 6 cell stick pack"thumbsup" Every one probably has them and it wouldnt be fair to have a few guys running 6 cells against Chips 8!(you know he will do it)

I plan on running 7 cell. Maybe the limit should be 7 cell?

 

[blackcatnastang]

I already got a 7cell and for $75 I'm gona use it!!!

 

[blackcatnastang]

O and after playing with this thing its clear that I'm going to need another one couse I really want to race it against other stock slashs BUT man this thing is SCREEMING to be MODDED:lol::lol: (60,70mph whould be a kick in the a$$)"thumbsup"

 

[crawlbe4youwalk]

Nice ruling, but no lipo's?? Stick packs will be a thing of the past soon! Since ROAR leaglized lipos for competitions, battery companies are headed in that direction. I think Lipo's could be a good mod for this class!"thumbsup"

 

[crawlbe4youwalk]

The new avatar......is that a family member your supporting?"thumbsup"

 

[bbyrd22]

The new avatar......is that a family member your supporting?"thumbsup"

What, you've never heard of the "Short Bus SuperMan"? He's Special.

 

[crawlbe4youwalk]

never said he wasn't special, but Im sure he would be upset that your talking about his short bus!:lol:

 

[CharliesTheMan]

O and after playing with this thing its clear that I'm going to need another one couse I really want to race it against other stock slashs BUT man this thing is SCREEMING to be MODDED:lol::lol: (60,70mph whould be a kick in the a$$)"thumbsup"

I'm just going on an ordering two of them at the same time because I alredy bought a brushless system to run with LiPo in one of them, but I want to race with the other guys as well. Hell once some more people start getting into the drivetrains of these things maybe we could have some open class races on my home track in alexandria.

 

[cspyy]

well i just spent $112.00 on 2 8 cell packs friday to run in these things

stick paks suck, these aint scale crawlers, they are for hauling ass, if the speed control will run em, then thats what we oughta run thats what bbyrd had made up for several weeks now, so thats what i bought

hell you dont have to run 8 cell if you aint got one ;-)

 

[mississippirocs]

I drove Terry's for a few minutes today and I am hooked. His is stock out of the box on 7 cells and it HAULS"thumbsup"

 

[chip cross]

I think there should be a 7 cell max IMO unless you boys wanna have a pocket book race.;-) The reason I say this is because not eveyone can afford a 90.00 or 100.00 dollar 8 cell pack.

 

[mississippirocs]

I priced a 4000mah Elite 7 cell pack from CheapBatteryPacks.com and it was 40 plus shipping. 8 cell would be about 7-8 more. The price for the packs isnt the issue with me, its having to replace burnt up motors and ESCs all the time. The XL5 is only rated for 7 cells.

 

[chip cross]

The XL5 is only rated for 7 cells.

Ugh no ....


XL-5 SPECIFICATIONSInput voltage:4-8 Cells (4.8 to 9.6 Volts DC)Case Size:1.23"W x 2.18"D x 0.61" HWeight:2.44 OunceMotor Limit:15-turns* (540 Size)

 

[mississippirocs]

I stand corrected"thumbsup" I still wander how the ESC will hold up to the 8 cells. But the bright side is that I belive that TRAXXAS offers a lifetime warrenty on the ESCs:lol:

Also, what about the tires? Will we have to tun the stock tires once they have to be replaced or can they be any off the shelf 2.2?

 

[bbyrd22]

I stand corrected"thumbsup" I still wander how the ESC will hold up to the 8 cells. But the bright side is that I belive that TRAXXAS offers a lifetime warrenty on the ESCs:lol:

Also, what about the tires? Will we have to tun the stock tires once they have to be replaced or can they be any off the shelf 2.2?

Stock tires. Aftermarket wheels, okay.

Chip mentions in the other thread that the stock ESC has had some problems with the 8 cell. I say we leave the 8 cell max. I'm going to run 7 cell's and it's not like were racing for anything, just shits and grins.

I say run what the ESC will allow. Keeping things as the rules state keeps it even. Your choice to run 7 or 8 cell. Just remember, you can run up to the 23t pinion too. I think thats the highest you can go.

 

[blackcatnastang]

I heard its the titan motor that can't handle the 8 cell UP IN SMOKE they say......

 

[mississippirocs]

I heard its the titan motor that can't handle the 8 cell UP IN SMOKE they say......

I guess we'll be finding out as soon as Chip gets his cause you know he'll put 8 on it. If not it will be 3 cell lipo"thumbsup"

 

[blackcatnastang]

can we install the harden steel yokes and hd shafts Couse mine are starting to twist and don't think it will be long before that snap....