RC drag car - Traxxas Drag Slash Review

Just released! The new Traxxas Drag Slash. Complete review.. almost.

The new Traxxas drag Slash has finally been released and it is awesome. This new RC drag car features TSM Traxxas Stability Management system, Trans brake switch to allow for those instant full throttle starts off the line and a beefed up transmission to go with it. This drag car is perfect for the beginner or someone entering into the No prep drag car scene.

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RC drag car - Traxxas Drag Slash Review

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[OvalRC]

Right out of the box the car steered hard to the LEFT. I didn't have any tools with to re-adjust the steering horn. I turned off the TSM to adjust the steering trim. With the steering trim set almost all the way to the right we were able to get the car to go straight with our hand off the wheel. The tire blowing apart was my fault. The track was cold. There was rubber on the track but it was cold and slippery, I told the driver to give it more throttle and put more pressure down on the car. When the tires and the rubber on the track heated up they bit fast and caused the tires to rip. I could have edited out that part but i left it in there so guys could see i was being honest and we all make mistakes. I'm re-adjusting the steering horn, putting on the new tires and i'll give it another try. I believe the truck comes with another pinion gear too. I'll do more testing to see what improvements we can get with this truck right out of the box. The next test will be done at 132ft.

[jeffreybarton]

The hardened steel input gear from the drag slash is a great upgrade for a slash, rustler, stampede etc

[FromthePits]

I was hoping to see a timed 3s run, that thing is a beast. Glad you got to run it on a real strip.

[andrewwalker]

Cool video! I’m a drag racing enthusiast and we just repaved our parking lot at work. My local hobby shop has these so I’ve been tempted to pick one up.

[BigBoyzGaming]

We’ve been using the LCG chassis on current slash drag builds along with bandit axles, turnbuckles and arms. All that’s new is transmission, front bumper and beefier xd axles. $500 for this to “attract new racers to no prep” is a bit pricey, but some will buy it just because. I’ll stick to my current slash build and Losi 22s drag car. I will be getting the 4Tec 3.0 💪🏾💯

[nickdaniels]

An old piece of carpet or carpeted floor mats are good for warming up tires without wearing them down. Excellent video, aweeesome wheelie down the strip!

[rcgeek]

Mines otw be my 1st drag rc truck. Enjoying the video.

[okiedoak]

What a cool video...I'm very new to the rc drag side of the hobby and this video really showed a lot....thanks

[edssporty]

Need to adjust the steering when you turn off tsm

[ragsixracing]

Traxxas support said you should use the alternate pinion for doing timed passes. It should help the 2s times.

Also I may have missed it in the review, but there is a new slipper and sealed diff too... This is def not the same old slash...

[nerfman]

burn out on carpet helps with not shredding the tire as fast and use half throttle for the burnout so they dont stretch as much and wear out just the center of the tire good looking car tho!

[james]

Thank you for saving me $500! For that money, it should not only handle a little “hop”, it should bunny hop down the strip. Tires are total junk for that price; they lasted all of three runs before they showed extreme wear. Definitely for the noobs who don’t know any better. You’re right, though. It’s not a Slash. It’s a 3s Bandit VXL on junk drag tires. Going with the Bandit. Oh, what would’ve been really interesting is to see a Slash VXL on 3s (even a RWD model) launch and crush that junk dragster.

[rogerburns]

Need to lower the wheelie bar on 3s it hit the bar so hard it unloaded the tires.

[bh]

Great video! I'm wanting to get a speed car/drag car. You think these are great as is and to build on? Or would a tricked out 2wd slash set up for drag/speed be better and more useful other than just drag racing?

[travisdrury]

Chasis and transmission i was disappointed going with the losi platform

[gavindoak]

Hey, nice video, do you know if the drag slash can drift using the trans brake? And can it drift with the drag slicks? And will it ruin the tires? I'm looking to get one, thanks.

[timhunter]

Being from Leesport only 20 minutes away I think it would be cool if RMC would have some events there.

[TurboGaming]

Awww man I no what to expect now when I get mine I guess I better order a spare set tires to be prepared

[OldGreyBeard]

I just love seeing the bashing done by guys who probably spent a pile on that POS DR10 lol people will literally cry over anything. Nobody runs stock radios and these stock cars are running 2.4’s with traxxas batteries and the TSM off

[ChuckinNDuckin]

Love the videos. Do you know if any no Oreo racing near central Pa? I’d get into this if others were doing it in my area. Thanks so much and please keep the awesome content coming!!