Yo, I live in the UK and I have a Slash 2wd. I've got it completely stock atm but i would like to get more power out of it. Is it worth buying a 2s LIPO and where do you buy it? As I can only assume you are from UK :p
I'm running a 3S 5200Mah 50C battery in my Slash VXL 4x4, and it's insane. I have ran 3 packs though it, and the rear tires are bald, but I never blew a tire on it. I have a new set of tires, but I'm waiting to run them. I upgraded the shocks, and installed a set of Pro-Line Power Stroke shocks on it, with a factory sway bar kit, and it made a world of difference in the way it handles. I also installed a set of steel drive shafts front and rear, as the stock ones wore out pretty fast on me. Next thing I'm going to get for it is a set of 2.8 inch tires, and change the gearing. I have a set of RPM bumpers, A Arms, Castor blocks, and rear bearing carriers that I haven't installed yet. Down the road I will upgrade the shock towers, and steering bellcrank. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Yes if you notice in the box I ran a NIHM before this video and forgot to change to LIPO mode. All my RCs run LIPOS and all run in LIPO mode buddy. Honest mistake
This is a 2 year old post. It takes 10 seconds to hold the button down to save a 60 dollar battery. It's well worth the time. They have a cutoff for a reason
Only lipo my friend there is no better battery in the world for the rc's. Everything else is from the 80's and 90's, exactly the same technology that we use in our rc toys.
quick question is the gearing stock? cuz that truck rips and im thinking about buying the fox #1 version.. would a 5000 mah 2S 35c b a good choice? thx for any advise ...
Were you running that LiPo on low voltage detection? It loooked like it wasn't on, which is very bad for the speed control. Might have been an accident
fantastic i think you have sold me one lol, im not new to rc cars i have been racing them for years so know the common problems faced with everything when changing from stock. In your honest opinion do they run on 3s all day long happy, or does running them on 3s start shredding the box after a while, i only ask because i have made this mistake with cars tooooo many times. lol Thanks for your help by the way its much appreciated.
I've got an xl1 rustler from 2000 that I put the vxl in and with 3s even with a wheely bar it is absolutely insane, with 2.8 trenches on all 4 sides it's absolutely insane, probably 80 mph it's scary
Which would be best for a traxxas rustler vxl? I was thinking of a 2s lipo with a higher c rating just so I don't overheat my motor and esc with a 3s. Did your motor and esc get hot when running the 3s lipo.
Awesome video! I will be getting this epic truck for my birthday and I want to upgrade the battery to a 3s LIPO battery but I do not know what the actual full name of the battery is so could you link me to where you got yours? Thank you! :D
Go look on model sport UK they sell all lipos sizes and capacitys. They also link the battery's to the cars if you are looking to find them easily. Just search slash and go on the recommended battery's and you will find a good fit :) hope this helps lol
Upgraded my sons 2wd slash today with a hobbywing esc kit and 4000kv motor. Glad i only bought 2s as the thing is a weapon now. Almost too fast! Wheelies when its on concrete!
Man, I've recently received my very first RC car and it's the 1/16 slash. I've been scavenging for info to find out if it is Lipo compatible, and if so, do I need to upgrade everything from stock form to make it compatible or can I run Lipo out of the box?
I am thinking of getting a slash 4x4 (Platinum Edition) soon, and i was thinking of getting Gens ace 5000mah 3s lipo. The only thing i am not scared of.. is 50c to much? Am i gonna nuke this thing the moment i step on it? D:
50c will be fine, the car will only draw as much power as it needs, so the higher the c rating the less chance of the car drawing too much current and ruining your battery. There is much more detailed videos on this that will help a lot.
Yes. Destroys tyres, have broken 3 input shafts and destroyed the diff twice, plus hits harder when you stuff it, so expect to buy more A-arms and driveshafts. 3s is too much for the Slash IMO. My 3s is retired, 2s all the way for me now. Well, unless someone asks me how fast it can go....
Ok you have tested on 2 cell wrong like every one else. Your car comes with a 13 tooth pinion installed . To run a 2 cell you have to install the 19 tooth pinion that comes in box. It is the only pinon for 2 cell for that car according to traxxas. It's on your box. And makes the car 5 mph slower than 3 s with less breaking of car. Ime staying 2s done the right way. Fast enough better control.
3s can be used for bashing it just brakes your car more. You need all kinda upgrades and even tjen you crash hard. I hit a car tire and. Broke 90 percent of my truck
sorry, 7.1v 5000mah. mate the traxxas slash out of box does 60mphr . though that is with a 2 c battery. this is friggin deadly fast, backflips when flat stick,
John M Go take a look at my channel. Let’s bear in mind this is my very first RC video. 4 years later and somehow the channel is the largest RC channel in England 🙂👍🏻
The extra speed doesn't have anything to do with the 2 cell or 3cell.... Its all about the 20c 30c discharge rate.... Stick a 35c or 45c in it and it will be even faster
Jake Billing you think it's about the cells... there is some difference in a 2 cell into 3 cell battery the voltage 11.1 volts can be better than a 2s 7.4... I've never messed with anything less than a 3s battery...
Jake Billing higher voltage higher discharge rate faster the car... Get away from the 2 cell crap... A 3s 11.1 35c. Is a lot faster than a 3s 11.1 20c.... Its all about the discharge rate
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Yo, I live in the UK and I have a Slash 2wd. I've got it completely stock atm but i would like to get more power out of it. Is it worth buying a 2s LIPO and where do you buy it? As I can only assume you are from UK :p
+DestrousDeus DireCraft go for 3s lipo buddy just google it
But doesn't the 3s lipo burn your tyres and bad for the car? As it as so much power?
+DestrousDeus DireCraft have a look at my channel please to see all of the slash adventure series videos on 3s
Alright will do :D thanks for replying so quick
Hey jake I noticed when you put 3 cell in the esc light was red it needs to be green when running lipo.
PUT IT ON LIPO MODE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF RUINING YOUR BATTERY AND ESC! TO DO THIS HOLD THE ESC BUTTON UNTIL IT BEEPS AND TURNS GREEN.
Put it on Lipo mode so it doesn't ruin ur lipo
I just got one the other day. 3s is definitely the way to go!
I run nothing but a 3s in my 2wd vxl. Silly quick but lots of fun.
I'm running a 3S 5200Mah 50C battery in my Slash VXL 4x4, and it's insane. I have ran 3 packs though it, and the rear tires are bald, but I never blew a tire on it. I have a new set of tires, but I'm waiting to run them.
I upgraded the shocks, and installed a set of Pro-Line Power Stroke shocks on it, with a factory sway bar kit, and it made a world of difference in the way it handles. I also installed a set of steel drive shafts front and rear, as the stock ones wore out pretty fast on me. Next thing I'm going to get for it is a set of 2.8 inch tires, and change the gearing. I have a set of RPM bumpers, A Arms, Castor blocks, and rear bearing carriers that I haven't installed yet.
Down the road I will upgrade the shock towers, and steering bellcrank.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
I’m doing the same. Does your motor get super hot? I rebuilt the motor and 3s lipo gets that hottttt
Rc cars makes a kid out of all of us
you need to turn on li-po cut off or you'll run the risk of the battery exploding or setting on fire
Yes if you notice in the box I ran a NIHM before this video and forgot to change to LIPO mode. All my RCs run LIPOS and all run in LIPO mode buddy. Honest mistake
This is a 2 year old post. It takes 10 seconds to hold the button down to save a 60 dollar battery. It's well worth the time. They have a cutoff for a reason
Only lipo my friend there is no better battery in the world for the rc's. Everything else is from the 80's and 90's, exactly the same technology that we use in our rc toys.
Are there any other modifications that have to be made once you move up to 3s? Can the stock parts handle the jump in power?
That’s what I want to know as well
Great video. Good looking out for the RC community. Great information
Just got my rustler, and I love it!!!
Aewsome video!! Love the fact you schooled the nitro tucks . 3s is aewsome!! Hope you keep up the videos .
I want to get into this sport so bad. Luv RC's..
Such a nice truck, you mentioned in the vid something about the pinion gear, was this a "stock" running video?
Nice video man one question would you choose your batteries or the traxxas batteries for 3s
2s seems plenty on your slash. 3s is crazy! Nice for showing off though. What motor is is the slash or is it the standard one?
If money wasn't a problem would you go for a E revo or stick with the Slash, just for bashing?
You need to put it in lipo mode when on hold down till it makes a sound and the light turns green
Alex Boase Yes you're right, I'd just finished running the NIHM and forgot to change modes
So awesome, can't wait to get mine
Nice video . Keep it up
No problem
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I have a RS4 Sport 3 with the OEM 15t motor and I just ordered a 2s 5200mah lipo, will I need to run a ESC fan? Thanks
quick question is the gearing stock? cuz that truck rips and im thinking about buying the fox #1 version.. would a 5000 mah 2S 35c b a good choice? thx for any advise ...
Were you running that LiPo on low voltage detection? It loooked like it wasn't on, which is very bad for the speed control. Might have been an accident
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@@JakeBilling what gearing set up do you use
Hi is this running stock gearing when you were running the 3s lipo on it, looks fast for stock. Thinking of getting one thats all.
Yes this is stock
fantastic i think you have sold me one lol, im not new to rc cars i have been racing them for years so know the common problems faced with everything when changing from stock. In your honest opinion do they run on 3s all day long happy, or does running them on 3s start shredding the box after a while, i only ask because i have made this mistake with cars tooooo many times. lol Thanks for your help by the way its much appreciated.
I've got an xl1 rustler from 2000 that I put the vxl in and with 3s even with a wheely bar it is absolutely insane, with 2.8 trenches on all 4 sides it's absolutely insane, probably 80 mph it's scary
What all have you done to this to make it go 60 mph. or is it stock with the brush less?
Kyle Houston i was wondering the same thing
when u booted it up is that a red light? i thought u needed green for LIPO?
Did you change the gears in the transmission that you got in the box? PLZ ANSWER
do you only do traxxas because the ECX torment 4x4 looks good, maybe you should do a comparison.
You showed us what we looked for man
4:36 I thought you stripped a gear for a second ahha
hahahaha i was like...damn...poor thing
Which would be best for a traxxas rustler vxl? I was thinking of a 2s lipo with a higher c rating just so I don't overheat my motor and esc with a 3s. Did your motor and esc get hot when running the 3s lipo.
what tires are you using I have a slash 2wd I'm runing castle brushless and a 3s 5000 mah 35c venom lipo its all aluminum but it gets no tracktion
Awesome video
Do you have to install the 3s Battery or can you get the power right away( straight out of the box)
I have the LRP TWISTER SC BRUSHLESS
Nice video. Is this on the standard gearing.
Thank you, yes sir
Awesome video! I will be getting this epic truck for my birthday and I want to upgrade the battery to a 3s LIPO battery but I do not know what the actual full name of the battery is so could you link me to where you got yours? Thank you! :D
Thanks for the positive comment pal, the 3s Lipo is a Plazma 3200mah 3s with traxxas connector
Where did you buy it from? All the ones i see don't show whether its 3s or 2s (I'm new to RC stuff so..)
Go look on model sport UK they sell all lipos sizes and capacitys. They also link the battery's to the cars if you are looking to find them easily. Just search slash and go on the recommended battery's and you will find a good fit :) hope this helps lol
Ok got it thank you :)
+Samuel Northen buy this then Traxxas Slash VXL 4x4 (OBA) TSM ,,,, OBA for better sound :) tsm so u can drive better :)
those other battery packs that you had in the box, are they worth buying or should I just buy lipo?
Lipo is the best, 3s
What gearing you running mate
This has TSM with it right?
omg that thing is insane
Upgraded my sons 2wd slash today with a hobbywing esc kit and 4000kv motor. Glad i only bought 2s as the thing is a weapon now. Almost too fast! Wheelies when its on concrete!
Guy at my local hobby shop gets 85MPH on a 3s 2WD slash with velineon motor. Does that thing go faster? Looks like it could
He's probably geared his differently
+Jake Billing probably that too
Cyclonex1CA or cut A LOT of vents
Man, I've recently received my very first RC car and it's the 1/16 slash. I've been scavenging for info to find out if it is Lipo compatible, and if so, do I need to upgrade everything from stock form to make it compatible or can I run Lipo out of the box?
It would be so good if you did a bashing video with this car
I have e-revo 1/16 it's amazing put I went get a slash 4x4 😩
Is this a Slash VXL or a normal one?
Whats size Pinion are you running? Stock?
what have you done with the slipper?Is it installed?
that was awesome!!!
I am thinking of getting a slash 4x4 (Platinum Edition) soon, and i was thinking of getting Gens ace 5000mah 3s lipo. The only thing i am not scared of.. is 50c to much? Am i gonna nuke this thing the moment i step on it? D:
50c will be fine, the car will only draw as much power as it needs, so the higher the c rating the less chance of the car drawing too much current and ruining your battery. There is much more detailed videos on this that will help a lot.
Was it the stock gearing with the 2 cell and if not how fast does it go with a stock gearing with a 2cell lipo
I'm going to upgrade the 3s lipo on my 4 x 4 slash and 2s lipo on the rustler
And a ProTech Prodigy 66 Duo charger
Do you need a new ECU for that?
Heres a video of my Slash 4x4 with 3s lipos! th-cam.com/video/bqzeNzZ1uXU/w-d-xo.html
How does this compare to a rustler on 3s?
Would a 2 cell work with a traxxas 2wd brush motor would it be faster and how long should it last
what gearing did you have
+Kirby G I was going to ask the same thing.
same
I looks like you are not in Lipo mode on your Esc.
Well noticed :)
@@JakeBilling Thanks 👍🏻
Can the Slash run on 3 -cell lipo without modification?
Are Plazma Lipos better then others? Im not really familiar with them.
they arent realy
Great video, right to the point. Had a good laugh as well. Thanks!
Can you send a link to the batteries on amazon
are you using the 19 tooth ?
Is this on stock gearing?
Great video & keeping up with thoses nitro's wicked..thank you andy timson
Does the 3s Lipo break parts on the slash a lot quicker? I'm trying to decide wether to go with 2s or 3s Lipo. Please help!
Derek Espinoza I broke 3 parts in less then 2 hours with 3s
Brothers R-L what parts did you break?
Yes. Destroys tyres, have broken 3 input shafts and destroyed the diff twice, plus hits harder when you stuff it, so expect to buy more A-arms and driveshafts. 3s is too much for the Slash IMO. My 3s is retired, 2s all the way for me now. Well, unless someone asks me how fast it can go....
my slash wont work when i put a 3s in it ?
What size slash is this? Thanks
I have a traxxas slash and for some reason it doesn’t go anywhere near that speed witha. 2s battery. what year is yours?
Hmm maybe yours is the brushed motor model?
its the 3500 brushless and the vxl3 esc i did notice yesterday that after running it for a few seconds the esc would start blinking red then slow down
Ok you have tested on 2 cell wrong like every one else. Your car comes with a 13 tooth pinion installed . To run a 2 cell you have to install the 19 tooth pinion that comes in box. It is the only pinon for 2 cell for that car according to traxxas. It's on your box. And makes the car 5 mph slower than 3 s with less breaking of car. Ime staying 2s done the right way. Fast enough better control.
What is the gearing for the pinion and spur?
I'm weak! You are funny as shit!
I just bought one. :)
link for the 3s?
How many C is the lips batteries
If I have a 2s 5000 mah lipo will that work just as fine or will it damage something?
That's fine buddy
+Jake Billing ok thanks
Do you need the battery expansion kit to hold in a 3s?
yes....if you are using a 10000 mah but no if its 5000 and under
you need a radargun or gps there is no way to tell just how fast its doing, Id say 30 and maybe 45 mph
Would 3s be too much for bashing?
No my friend!
3s can be used for bashing it just brakes your car more. You need all kinda upgrades and even tjen you crash hard. I hit a car tire and. Broke 90 percent of my truck
what is your gearing?
Is that stock?
What motor and esc?
sorry, 7.1v 5000mah. mate the traxxas slash out of box does 60mphr . though that is with a 2 c battery. this is friggin deadly fast, backflips when flat stick,
What motor is it a volinium
did i hear 23t pinion?
lol
“High speed pinion”
is that normal stock engine? ?
Ja
Yes
whats the best 3s for the price
papes 13 gens ace lipos are amazing
30 mph or 60 mph
Damn this thing flies on 3s Iron my slash on 2s
Nice man! 3S Now try 6S hahahahha
U have to hard gearing on the slash
Yea I think 2s will be plenty for me. It should be here in 3 days. 3s is when stuff really starts breaking haha
Was 2s plenty? 😂
@@briscosmith7607 I reckon it was
How many volts
The 2s is 7.4 volts and the 3s is 11.1 volts. 3.7 volts per cell
grass is not good for speed runs especially with the slashes thin tires
Shaky camera makes it annoying to watch, but thanks so much for sharing the comparison. Appreciate it!
I need something faster had one of them got a bandit vxl shes crick
Shows that this guy can read instructions. No this is what 3S happens when you don’t read your instructions.
John M Go take a look at my channel. Let’s bear in mind this is my very first RC video.
4 years later and somehow the channel is the largest RC channel in England 🙂👍🏻
The extra speed doesn't have anything to do with the 2 cell or 3cell.... Its all about the 20c 30c discharge rate.... Stick a 35c or 45c in it and it will be even faster
chrsmcwtrs What have you been smoking?
Jake Billing you think it's about the cells... there is some difference in a 2 cell into 3 cell battery the voltage 11.1 volts can be better than a 2s 7.4... I've never messed with anything less than a 3s battery...
chrsmcwtrs 7.4v to 11.1v - that’s 1/3rd extra voltage, of course it will make a difference regardless of the discharge rating!
Jake Billing higher voltage higher discharge rate faster the car... Get away from the 2 cell crap... A 3s 11.1 35c. Is a lot faster than a 3s 11.1 20c.... Its all about the discharge rate
chrsmcwtrs I use 50c with all my batteries and 3s is quicker than 2s and 4s is quicker than 3s same discharge the voltage does matter