Which is Best: 2WD or 4WD? Traxxas Slash Short Course Trucks

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[theringmaster]

Four wheel drive for traction, two wheel drive for action! Lol!😀

[milexmilerc]

I've owned both before, and what I will say is simple:

If you're looking for straight line speed and ultimate grip on imperfect terrain, get the 4wd version!
If you're looking for more of a challenge on any terrain, even asphalt, get the 2wd version!

Both are fun in their own ways, you can't go wrong!

[KuracKoal]

Remember when driving a 2wd rc, turn right to go left

[Kenny]

Just got a 2wd Slash, what i did that helps is installing the module into your tqi control and adjusted braking sensitivity down to 60% and throttle sensitivity to 70%. Helps significantly

[ryanstuenkel]

I just bought the 4x4 thinking if I wanted a 2x4 I could just take out the center driveshaft.

[markmmm]

2 wheel drive is certainly more fun and it also teaches you that the throttle isn't an on off switch.
4 wheel drive has much better braking. 2wd brakes are bad which in turn again makes you (eventually) into a better driver.

[jeffreydhill]

4wd is going to perform objectively better and kick butt on most surfaces, but if you want more subjective fun and challenge, 2wd is the way to go IMO. I absolutely love sliding the tail out on a 2wd on loose surfaces, counter steering and modulating throttle to "find grip." When you run a fast clean lap, you really feel like you earned it.

[tomandrews]

Great informational video Brett keep it up....I do love my Traxxas stuff....

[jonahfastre]

I have both and I like both but the 4x4 is just the best

[dajeep]

2wd brushless paddles in sand is king. I love it

[TheTylerjoy]

4x4 Of Course..! Where The Road Ends, That's Where The Fun Begins..!!😁

[rawiswarable]

I love my 2wd the wheelies I can pull are insane.

[grhp]

This is good info for general differences between 2wd and 4x4 RC cars. When you're talking specifically about the Traxxas Slash though, the QUALITY difference between the two is substantial. The two-wheel drive is good for the price, but it uses an unsealed diff with tiny brass planetary gears that I've broken when running on brushless power. Four-wheel drive uses heavy-duty sealed diffs with quality steel gears that are much larger and stronger. The 4wd is just as easy to work on as the 2wd, the only difference being that you have two differentials to maintain. But considering the four-wheel drive version has much higher quality diffs, you will be doing less maintenance on them than for the two-wheel drive. regardless of which one you get, they're both a lot of fun. For racing at the track, definitely consider the 4wd/2wd LCG chassis for better handling.

[FenrirFire]

Just picked up a traxxas slash fox edition 2wd VXL last week. No regrets, FTW!!!

[deplorablepatriot]

the 2 wheel drive will make you a better wheelman.

[theclockworks]

I like the 2 wheel drive myself because the back end slides around when you peel out and its awesome for drifting. Its so fun.

[shehanchathuranga]

I have both types of RCs.. 4wd is good in traction but i really love 2wd cus it's little bit hard to controll & it's funny.. ❤️😊

[sudsrc]

4:22 - 6:38 Was pure gold. I've been pimping 2WD for a long time for exactly the reasons you listed during this span. I don't mind working on my trucks. I know it's part of the hobby. That being said, if I don't have to and can save some money by having to buy less parts, I'm all about it. So it's 2WD for me on bashers for sure. Plus I think 2WD makes you learn to be a better driver developing that trigger finger control vs 4WD which is largely point & shoot.

[jimmyphan]

I would still recommend the 4x4. It has a lot of grip and goes a long way. On the 2wd, to go through sand, i had to use much more throttle.on the 4x4, it was easy work

[marstotalchaos]

They have very different dynamics and shine in different situations. Eventually, almost everyone gets one of each and enjoy both settings.