you dont need needle nose pliers to install the yokes on traxxas driveshafts. The traxxas trucks comes with a silver tool to push on the yolk so you don't have to mess or weaken the plastic yokes. so smart Pro-Line Racing
I think this build is for entry level dragster racers who just want a drag car to race or practice with and get good steering before upgrading. I think what people miss when racing is practice. My cousin once told me dont even worry about upgrading the car till i can drive the track flawlessly.
@@paxtonreffner well thats not the point, i already knew how to build this, but the very first thing you should add for a drag build is a brushless system, it is not a drag car if it doesnt have a brushless system
What a great video thanks Proline. I recently purchased a two-wheel drive slash in hopes to build a dragster. I plan on making this exact build. Awesome!
This was a factory conversion why’s everyone mad he didn’t do the brushless swap lol.... I think it’s common sense you can just swap it out later but just to get running and use what you have it’s perfect
I had to pause watching to see if anyone else called that lol . Even the proline guys know that tool is booty to use and hurts the hand . .. easy solution here tho . I repeatedly dipped mine in plasti-dip so it made like a water drop like butt to it .. no more hurting the hand im a friggin genius! Lol
I’m building the 69 nova with all the proline chassis parts I’m not running any shocks in the front just using links to set the ride hight of the chassis in the front .
I would be interested in a list where you opted for Pro Line components over Traxxas parts. A reason would be nice as well. Like stronger or better adjustability whatever. Not trying to put you on the spot.
FourDollaRacing actually the transmission of a 2wd slash can’t handle lipo, how to I know, I have a 2wd slash, currently I’m saving for mip driveshafts because traxxas ones can’t handle a 3s
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 I have a castle Mamba Max pro with a 2400kv 550xl motor. 3s all the time, and only at the sand dunes. Stock ruslter xl5 transmission, only exception is the spur and pinion, and it's been flawless for five years. Sounds like you just had bad luck
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 Im running a castle slate 2250 on 4S with many wheelies and hard launches. The stock box is fine if you adjust the slipper correctly.
Seems like it would be cheaper to start out with a Bandit, since it seems like only a couple Slash parts are kept, and they end up using the arms and links from a Bandit
Built 2 of these now . And it's cheaper to just order everything and build one. If you buy a slash just to tear down to build one your cost is almost double of a scratch build .
Love the Video, Take the guy DRAGGING THE LADDER OUT behind the building and, Kick his A. Supper Knowledgeable, Tech, wish you were available to do this for me. Slightly disabled do to recent assault, and small motor skills are shot. I Subscribed and Glad I found you, Thanks Tom
@@jj4013 at high speed the stock front shock tower flexes quite easily I have found that using a stiffer front shock tower even like a nitro rustler one anything stiffer than stock gives you better steering and handling I have noticed
Hey Pro-Line: You have some nice body's, but No Prep drag is not my thing. Scale realism Muscle Cars are though. How about making body kits for Losi Mini and or 22s that have plastic molded chrome bumpers, grills, light buckets both front & back? Traxxis Drag Slash body kits would be great as well.
So front and rear suspension pretty much is from a bandit? Can the slash caster blocks and hubs be re used from the slash? Nice video, very informative!
Question on this build - do I need four sets of turnbuckles? Or two? The build list in the description link only has two sets (47mm and 55mm), but it looks like he uses four sets of new turnbuckles. Thanks!!
Hi! I'm building right now my first no-prep for my proline Chevy NOVA body and Love all your products!! During the build I found some inconsistencies on parts listed on the link vs proline website list. On body web site states:
should probably include the things you actually need to have to reassemble in the product conversion list. Half of it isnt in there and now I am stuck with a car torn in pieces
So am I the only one that noticed his box stock xl5 had bearings installed? I thought xl5 models only used bushings.... and yes should have used a vxl off the bat.
ok so why go with a beefy transmission if you are staying with the brushed system and it pained me to see how you assembled the drive shafts :/ traxxas made a tool for that and it comes with every truck they sell lol
I have narrow body shells that measure 200 mm wide from wheel well to wheel well. Will this fit that narrow space? Many of my narrow bodies are short bodies, like the Parma '41 Willys, Ford 32 Coupe. Would this build accommodate the short, narrow bodies?
I'm still trying to figure out why Traxxas or Pro-Line doesn't just make Drag cars like this to sell as a kit or RTR. Seems like there would be alot of sales....especially for newbies or people that don't have the time to build one..
They make more money when you buy parts for the vehicle , plus majority of people who have rc cars like being able to work on them and use what parts they want specifically. But mainly $ on aftermarket parts
Could you guys make a set of drag racing slicks for 1/10 scale cars. Tires that have a diameter of 2.5” and the rims 2” or 2.2” I’ve been looking for a set of good quality slicks for 1/10 scale cars and just can’t find any
If there any other cheaper options or Drag Slash RTR I have a old slash but I can't see putting 300-400$ into something made to do something else!Its like buying a air plain to build a rocket out of it
If you are swapping out all the a arms, links and caster blocks for Bandit parts, why not just start with a Bandit and put the LCG Slash chassis on it? Or better yet, just use an STRC LCG kit that uses the stock Bandit chassis and is just like 8 screws to swap it over. You are doing three times more work than you need to here.
Hi @DeadnCold, The Standard Slash 2WD is the most commonly sold kit which means most people already have one. This tutorial is for those who would like to get into drag racing with the stock Slash kit that they already have instead of buying an entirely new kit. We hope this answers your question, Thanks for your interest and support!
I have a 2WD Stampede VXL and was wondering if I could do this conversion just like this or if I would need additional parts due to the different model?
One problem my slash is 11.75 wide all the no prep bodies are 11.5 how do I narrow the rear up my a 1/4 of an inch I put pro line wheels and tires on but the car is a1/4 inch to wide for 90 percent of the bodies
One of the things that boggles my mind is why the Slash XL5 comes with wheel bearings, adjustable tie rods and a stronger steering servo. While the XL5 versions of the Stampede, Rustler and Bandit don't. Doesn't make sense to me.
@@RobertNES816 reminds me of that meme “Im not gay but $20 is $20.” Anyways yeah, I understand your point. Along with the fact that it was a really good deal 2 years ago.
I dont like the Pro-Spec Shocks.I paid 150€ (plus spring sets) for them and the shock caps keep popping off. That never happend with the cheap traxxas ultrashocks once i added aluminium shock caps.
Hi @It's a plane, We're sorry to hear of your unfortunate experience with our product. Please contact us at support.prolineracing.com/ and the correct department will be more than happy to assist you with your product issue. Thanks for your interest and support!
I'm searching for the pro 2 hinge pin kit for my build online and the only 1 I'm seeing is for slash will those work with the bigger hole for the bandit arm just making sure they will fit before I order.
Hi @james riddle, If your build is based off of a Slash 2wd, the kit will fit with all of the other recommended parts in this video. www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/pro-2-hinge-pin-set.asp We hope this answers your question, Thanks for your interest and support!
Dang the link for the conversion list says wishlist empty. I can find the list on the website? Awesome build.
With all the money thrown into that build I am baffled by the one person that decided "Hey lets keep that Titan Motor for our DRAG BUILD"...….
There is circuits for street stock you run the stock titan motor
I was about to say the exact same thing haha all gold on that build except what’s powering it 😅
When he says low cg chassis... Is it just me or does it sound like he's saying losi g chassis?
Hi! No. It is the Traxxas Slash New Chassis LCG, Low Centre Gravity Chassis. He shows that he took it out of the Traxxas package.
@@TheKyvin Um I know that
Yeah, in his wannabe gangster-voice he says "Losi Gee"
I was gonna say the same thing!
I knew what he meant aswell but i kept hearing losi-g chassis too😂😂😂
you dont need needle nose pliers to install the yokes on traxxas driveshafts. The traxxas trucks comes with a silver tool to push on the yolk so you don't have to mess or weaken the plastic yokes. so smart Pro-Line Racing
I think this build is for entry level dragster racers who just want a drag car to race or practice with and get good steering before upgrading. I think what people miss when racing is practice. My cousin once told me dont even worry about upgrading the car till i can drive the track flawlessly.
you add all those upgrades and forgot the most important upgrade for that setup, a brushless system
be grateful that he gave you a tutorial on how to make that. so if your that worried about it make your own video.
@@paxtonreffner well thats not the point, i already knew how to build this, but the very first thing you should add for a drag build is a brushless system, it is not a drag car if it doesnt have a brushless system
I was thinking the same thing. Why build the slowest drag car around.
Ok well what if there's a brushed drag circuit
100k likes no views it doesn’t matter whether it’s a dragster or not it needs vxl
You should show all the parts tags with the part numbers in your videos as you use them.
What a great video thanks Proline. I recently purchased a two-wheel drive slash in hopes to build a dragster. I plan on making this exact build. Awesome!
Dont forget a brushless 2S lipo compatible brushless system.
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I have a lcg chassis slash laying around. Drag car coming soon. Thanks for the build tips.
This was a factory conversion why’s everyone mad he didn’t do the brushless swap lol.... I think it’s common sense you can just swap it out later but just to get running and use what you have it’s perfect
There is a tool in the factory bag for those axle balls so that you dont have to speed out the plastic
I had to pause watching to see if anyone else called that lol . Even the proline guys know that tool is booty to use and hurts the hand . .. easy solution here tho . I repeatedly dipped mine in plasti-dip so it made like a water drop like butt to it .. no more hurting the hand im a friggin genius! Lol
I’m building the 69 nova with all the proline chassis parts I’m not running any shocks in the front just using links to set the ride hight of the chassis in the front .
I liked your specific instructions, I'ma gonna use this video for reference when I build mine, but with Chevy Nova body~!
We need the pro 2 conversion kit back!
The body is the most awsome part!
The had transmission is amazing
I would be interested in a list where you opted for Pro Line components over Traxxas parts. A reason would be nice as well. Like stronger or better adjustability whatever.
Not trying to put you on the spot.
Their reason is easy, its a video from Pro-Line lol
Adding a transmission that costs more than the brushed system, makes sense
Not for Proline....just you measly consumers!
FourDollaRacing actually the transmission of a 2wd slash can’t handle lipo, how to I know, I have a 2wd slash, currently I’m saving for mip driveshafts because traxxas ones can’t handle a 3s
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 I have a castle Mamba Max pro with a 2400kv 550xl motor. 3s all the time, and only at the sand dunes. Stock ruslter xl5 transmission, only exception is the spur and pinion, and it's been flawless for five years. Sounds like you just had bad luck
cc1267 I do onroad with proline mashers
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 Im running a castle slate 2250 on 4S with many wheelies and hard launches. The stock box is fine if you adjust the slipper correctly.
Seems like it would be cheaper to start out with a Bandit, since it seems like only a couple Slash parts are kept, and they end up using the arms and links from a Bandit
Built 2 of these now . And it's cheaper to just order everything and build one. If you buy a slash just to tear down to build one your cost is almost double of a scratch build .
Whatever you do,,... KEEP THAT TRAXXAS BRUSHED MOTOR ON THAT DRAG SHIZ.
Great Vid, Now I have to buy another Slash and Proline Build one. 😎😎😎😎😎😎
Love the Video, Take the guy DRAGGING THE LADDER OUT behind the building and, Kick his A. Supper Knowledgeable, Tech, wish you were available to do this for me. Slightly disabled do to recent assault, and small motor skills are shot. I Subscribed and Glad I found you, Thanks Tom
Can I get parts list of everything you used to transform to drag car
You need a stiffer front shock tower I use rpm makes a difference at high speed
Are you sure about that, rpm's plastic is softer and more flexable than traxxas
@@jj4013 at high speed the stock front shock tower flexes quite easily I have found that using a stiffer front shock tower even like a nitro rustler one anything stiffer than stock gives you better steering and handling I have noticed
They both suck in my opinion. I had problems with the top screw popping out of my shocks till I switched to aluminum srtrc ones
Just saying
If you need someone to test your tires im here 😂😂😂😂
Just kidding. I love this build
I would of went with some rpm control arms to save weight for a drag build
That is a really bad ass Drag car wish I could turn my SCT into one but I am still new to building
or replacing part's
Can someone explain why you wouldn't want to just start with a Bandit VXL?
Hey Pro-Line: You have some nice body's, but No Prep drag is not my thing. Scale realism Muscle Cars are though. How about making body kits for Losi Mini and or 22s that have plastic molded chrome bumpers, grills, light buckets both front & back? Traxxis Drag Slash body kits would be great as well.
Great tutorial, but that background music is woeful. Nice share!
EDIT. Music for the assembly of the front end of the car.
Great drag car build
I disagree with that axle pivot ball installation.... it’s a tool for that, it may hurt your hand but, it’s the right way.
David Wiley RC’s ✌🏻😎🏴what is that tool called?
@@THEMASKEDMASTER The shiny flat doo hicky.
Awesome Tools👍 all MIP and Pro-Line.. I have one 7mm MIP tool and it was £22 = $31
So front and rear suspension pretty much is from a bandit? Can the slash caster blocks and hubs be re used from the slash? Nice video, very informative!
My bad, found everything I need from the link in description!
Question on this build - do I need four sets of turnbuckles? Or two? The build list in the description link only has two sets (47mm and 55mm), but it looks like he uses four sets of new turnbuckles. Thanks!!
Rpm arms for bandit, turnbuckles for bandit VXL is beefier, axles for bandit. That's about it.
This is a great video. I have a slash and Im really interested in doing this build.
Excellent tutorial! Beautiful car!
Pro-Line caps come off all the time even though they have that rubber o-ring
Hi! I'm building right now my first no-prep for my proline Chevy NOVA body and Love all your products!! During the build I found some inconsistencies on parts listed on the link vs proline website list. On body web site states:
Awesome I learned so much il b doing one shortly. I thank you. Great content till the next one
Excellent. Beautiful car. Thanks, just getting ready to build my 1st one 😊
should probably include the things you actually need to have to reassemble in the product conversion list. Half of it isnt in there and now I am stuck with a car torn in pieces
I agree I did same thing then needed different gears then needed different bolts then this then that I’m annoyed asf
Awesome build
So am I the only one that noticed his box stock xl5 had bearings installed? I thought xl5 models only used bushings.... and yes should have used a vxl off the bat.
the parts list link is no longer working, how might i get that parts list?
Way better then traxxas’s version of a drag slash
Please start including the music credits into the description
Could you do same build with Traxxas stampeed
I didn’t know you had to order gears for the motor until I went to put it together just now 🤦🏼♂️
i DONT see the part numbers for the chassis parts used just the wheels, tires, and wheelie bar
ok so why go with a beefy transmission if you are staying with the brushed system and it pained me to see how you assembled the drive shafts :/ traxxas made a tool for that and it comes with every truck they sell lol
Because all Proline parts were purchased wholesale, while all Traxxas parts are a ripoff....duh.
@@FourDollaRacing that was the dumbest thing I read in a long time so thank you for the involuntary face palm I needed so badly in my life
I have narrow body shells that measure 200 mm wide from wheel well to wheel well. Will this fit that narrow space? Many of my narrow bodies are short bodies, like the Parma '41 Willys, Ford 32 Coupe. Would this build accommodate the short, narrow bodies?
Great & informative videos, keep up 5he awesome work!!!!!
I just finished my Jconcepts Schumacher awd nova & pro-line pro2 corvette builds,
Thanks ive been wanting a good video on this
Can you guys make drag stuff for the 1/16 slash
Nice work Pro-Line !!! Well done Thanks!
Awesome build, what was the total cost of the build?
it costs 120 bucks or more for the thing gnuinely neded
So, can I do this with any rc electric car or truck(monster2?)?
I'm still trying to figure out why Traxxas or Pro-Line doesn't just make Drag cars like this to sell as a kit or RTR. Seems like there would be alot of sales....especially for newbies or people that don't have the time to build one..
They make more money when you buy parts for the vehicle , plus majority of people who have rc cars like being able to work on them and use what parts they want specifically. But mainly $ on aftermarket parts
Awesome video n thanks for sharing these tips n tricks!
STEVO D 313 indeed
ahhh $900 is a fair bit of money for this with a brushless setup, but they look so epic!!!!
If i were to use one of the drag bodies on a bone stock wish 2wd not even a conversion, would the body work as a Baja body and not run against it?
Could you guys make a set of drag racing slicks for 1/10 scale cars. Tires that have a diameter of 2.5” and the rims 2” or 2.2” I’ve been looking for a set of good quality slicks for 1/10 scale cars and just can’t find any
If there any other cheaper options or Drag Slash RTR I have a old slash but I can't see putting 300-400$ into something made to do something else!Its like buying a air plain to build a rocket out of it
If you are swapping out all the a arms, links and caster blocks for Bandit parts, why not just start with a Bandit and put the LCG Slash chassis on it? Or better yet, just use an STRC LCG kit that uses the stock Bandit chassis and is just like 8 screws to swap it over. You are doing three times more work than you need to here.
Hi @DeadnCold,
The Standard Slash 2WD is the most commonly sold kit which means most people already have one. This tutorial is for those who would like to get into drag racing with the stock Slash kit that they already have instead of buying an entirely new kit.
We hope this answers your question,
Thanks for your interest and support!
Proline can you send me this set-up so I can get my build started? Thanks in advance
someone I know had that transmission on his rustler it got run over by a car and the transmission was the only thing to break
Lmao
The link to the product list no longer works. Can you put the parts list up again? My son wants to build it
Says list is empty when I click on link for parts used in video, anybody have the list? I am interested in a few of the parts used
I have a 2WD Stampede VXL and was wondering if I could do this conversion just like this or if I would need additional parts due to the different model?
One problem my slash is 11.75 wide all the no prep bodies are 11.5 how do I narrow the rear up my a 1/4 of an inch I put pro line wheels and tires on but the car is a1/4 inch to wide for 90 percent of the bodies
Is it necessary to change the chassis though? Cant just change the wheels and maybe the shocks?
I can use the lcg chassis for my bandit right n make a drag car?? Or does it need to be a slash??
Great and very informative video. Thank You.
Nice job guys!
My 2wd traxxas slash is supper slow with the stock motor why not upgraded that one sense u will need the power?
I was thinking abt doing this as a gift, will this work with the 4wd slash?
What is the part number for the proline 12mm wheel hex adapters used in this video?
Can you covert a 2wd stampede to a low Center chassis truck? I have a brushless motor in it
I know it’s an old video but your links need updating, parts list link does not work.
One of the things that boggles my mind is why the Slash XL5 comes with wheel bearings, adjustable tie rods and a stronger steering servo. While the XL5 versions of the Stampede, Rustler and Bandit don't. Doesn't make sense to me.
Well, the slash is also more expensive.
@@Crummieboi56 at the time of that writing the brushed slash was only $20 more then the brushed rustler 2wd.
@@RobertNES816 reminds me of that meme
“Im not gay but $20 is $20.”
Anyways yeah, I understand your point. Along with the fact that it was a really good deal 2 years ago.
I dont like the Pro-Spec Shocks.I paid 150€ (plus spring sets) for them and the shock caps keep popping off.
That never happend with the cheap traxxas ultrashocks once i added aluminium shock caps.
Hi @It's a plane,
We're sorry to hear of your unfortunate experience with our product.
Please contact us at support.prolineracing.com/ and the correct department will be more than happy to assist you with your product issue.
Thanks for your interest and support!
So would it be easier to start with a bandit
I'm searching for the pro 2 hinge pin kit for my build online and the only 1 I'm seeing is for slash will those work with the bigger hole for the bandit arm just making sure they will fit before I order.
Hi @james riddle,
If your build is based off of a Slash 2wd, the kit will fit with all of the other recommended parts in this video.
www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/pro-2-hinge-pin-set.asp
We hope this answers your question,
Thanks for your interest and support!
Thanks for the video!
Do i need small tires for the front with the octane body?
Isnt it easier to take a bandit and put the body and tires on?
Anyone know if a rustler front and rear clips will work as well?
Awesome job guys! 🤘
Nitro!
Who makes a Hex to go from the 12mm on the Bandit / Slash to a 14mm Hex?
What are the exact wheels and tires that are put on there? Can someone send me a link to them?
Why not start out with a bandit?
bandit , all you gotta do is put drag tires on and a body lol
Hey guys so there is No Prep cars, and then what’s the regular drag cars called then?
I am in love😍
Can you guys help Traxxas design a stampede dragster
Will this chassis work with the rustler
what are the differences in the caster blocks?
Can you post a parts list for the front suspension please