![]() Their ruggedness would be perfect for the high-grip launches of drag racing. We decided to keep the MIP HD Slash CVD axles that were on our donor Slash. When flipping the tranny to a mid-motor configuration, you need to account for the toe and a set of Custom Works adjustable rear arms checked that box nicely. Getting all that power to the wheels is handled through a Pro-Line Slash transmission. The shorty pack lets us move the battery around based on track conditions and its 175C discharge rate lets the ESC eat as much as it wants while the Graphene keeps the heat concerns down. This battery is light, small and entirely awesome. We were able to get our hands on their newest release, the MaxAmps 2s 4750mah True 175C Graphene Shorty Pack. The third section is often overlooked but with all these high end electronics you need to feed them power and if you want performance, you choose MaxAmps. At 2.2 ounces, the extra weight was a smarter choice up front versus other options.Īt the end of the day you just don’t want to worry about the slightest glitch when you are going that fast… Besides geeking out on the specs and programmability of the servo, it just looks cool. We opted for the BLS371SV servo that we have wanted to use in a high-end build for some time. The leader in RC transmitters since before we can remember has always been Futaba and even though drag car steering is minimal, the reliability, confidence and tunability is why you choose them. The electronics can be broken up into three sections, first being control. The DRC Slash pack chassis kit came with red anodized steering bell crank and linkage so we opted for the Matching red aluminum servo horn. Finishing touches were added with by installing red Traxxas steering and camber links and rod ends as well as their Bandit front bumper. To finish up the front suspension, we went with a shortened Pro-Line Powerstroke front shock and the Pro-2 clamping front hexes. The Pro-2 hub kit was used in place of some generic aftermarket parts we had on the donor car, while a Pro-2 front hinge pin brace kept things tight. The Pro-2 front arms have covered cutouts that if needed, could be filled with something like Liquid Gravity to keep the front down to help balance the chassis. They really do make it all for the Slash. We ordered up Pro-2 front arms and hub kit, Powerstroke front shocks, hinge pin brace, clamping hexes, transmission, body mounts, tires, wheels and body. A household name in performance upgrade products for the Slash is Pro-Line Racing. Since the donor car has seen its share of basher abuse, we picked up a set of RC Screws Slash Bearings as well as their Slash screw kit so we could start with a clean slate. With the foundation laid, we started the build. Inside the box were several bags of carbon fiber and red anodized aluminum parts that when put together, made up the complete Slash Mid Motor Drag Pak. It was so light we figured that he had only sent over a wheelie bar. ![]() He said, “I know what you what you need.”Ī couple days later a box showed up. Lupi explained the ins and outs of the drag racing scene, the rules and of course, his products. A call to Kenneth Lupi at Drag Race Concepts (DRC) got the ball rolling. After scouring the internet for chassis manufacturers, one name kept showing up on the fastest and best builds out there. ![]() Working from front to back, the Traxxas Slash got a complete makeover starting with its chassis. Needless to say, Guarnieri pulled his Traxxas Slash off the shelf of neglect, vowing to take it to the extreme. As competitive as we are at RCCA, Associate Publisher Leigh Guarnieri, decided to jump in the game as well. A couple issues back, our Senior Editor Kevin Hetmanski, dove into the “no prep” drag racing scene by pulling an old 2WD Traxxas Slash off the shelf and turning it into the Oakley Corvette dragster.
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