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Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD (2010) - 5807 - Radio Controlled ModelHistory and Info:
Introduced by Traxxas in 2010, the Slash VXL Short Course Truck - # 5807 - was voted "Best Electric Truck 2011" by the readers of "RC Car Action", and came with four new officially licensed Replica bodyshell options, namely - Mike Jenkins Edition (Traxxas #47), Mark Jenkins Edition (Traxxas #25) or Greg Adler Edition (4 Wheel Parts), all with BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain Tires, or Scott Douglas/Mike Oberg Edition (Amsoil), with Kumho Road Venture MT Tires.
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★ Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD - 5807 ★
★ Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD - 5807 ★
★ Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD - 5807 ★
★ Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD - 5807 ★
★ Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD - 5807 ★
★ Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD - 5807 ★
★ Traxxas TQ 2.4Ghz Transmitter, Velineon-VXL-3s ESC and Motor ★
★ Traxxas 7-Cell NiMh Battery ★
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Buying a Used Traxxas Slash VXL Truck (and What to look for)
Make a General Visual Inspection
Check the Body-Shell
If the body shell of your Traxxas Slash VXL is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. Also, for added protection and if available for your Slash VXL model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis. Drive Shafts and Turnbuckles
Examine the Drive System
The gearbox of your used Truck should be opened up to check for gear wear and lubrication. A thin coat of grease is often used on internal gears and although this is fine for basic running around on the back yard, if you intend to race your Truck at a higher level, this should be removed and replaced with racing oil (ZX1 or Teflon Oil). Of course, this should be reapplied after each race meeting. Pinions and Spur Gears
Don't Neglect the Ball-Joints
Ball joints always cause problems. For top level Electric Truck racing, the plastic ball connectors should be checked and if deemed necessary changed after every meeting. A simple thing like a loose fitting connector popping off could easily end your race, so better safe than sorry. Steering Servo and Servo-Saver
Stabilizers
If body roll on your Traxxas Slash VXL is a problem, handling can be improved with the use of stabilizers, anti roll or sway bars, stiffer tuning springs and, or, thicker silicone oil in the dampers. Don't Forget those Bearings
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Manufacturers and Brands Catalogued, Listed and Reviewed by RC-Scrapyard.
At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps. |
Hints, Tips and Information
Roll Center
One of the least understood settings on RC model cars is concept of roll center. The simple definition of roll center is a point in space that the chassis rolls from side to side as the car maneuvers around a corner. The Effect of Roll Center on your Car
But what does all this mean? I hear you ask. Well, it gives you some insight to what changing the position of your camber links can do to the way your car handles. |
Hints, Tips and Information
Tire Compounds
Way back in the early 1990s when I first got into RC, most of the off-road models available came with chunky hard compound block tires that gave little or no grip on grass or dirt tracks. On-road didn't have this problem as they were still using sponge tires that with a coating of wintergreen based tire additive before each race to improve grip. There was even one guy who swore, before every race, he dipped his wheels in a glass of light ale. |
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