| Traxxas introduced the radio-controlled 1/10th scale | | | | those installed up front. Moving the rear wheels to |
| Slash in 2008. It wasn’t long before the vehicle | | | | the front produces a vehicle that better grabs the |
| became extremely popular with both experienced | | | | track surface and slides less when cornering. The |
| racers and novices. The low price point, combined | | | | front and rear wheel hex adapters are different |
| with its durability has attracted many to the sport. At | | | | widths; Keep these in place, only move the wheels. |
| most R/C off-road race tracks, the stock Traxxas | | | | With this simple change, you’ll have tighter |
| Slash is now the most popular racing class. | | | | steering and will be able to take more speed into the |
| When racing in the Traxxas Slash stock class, only | | | | corners. |
| limited changes are allowed to the short-course truck. | | | | Slide the battery pack forward for improved vehicle |
| Outside of an upgraded transmitter, changes to the | | | | balance. This recommendation assumes that you are |
| electronics are typically not permitted. However, | | | | running a 6-cell battery pack. By default, the included |
| there are still a few easy-to-implement changes that | | | | foam spacer is positioned at the front of the battery |
| will noticeably improve the performance of the Slash. | | | | compartment. Simply slide the spacer to the back of |
| Best of all, no cost is involved. | | | | the compartment. |
| Give these racings tips for the Traxxas Slash 2WD a | | | | These changes, while simple, will vastly improve the |
| try: | | | | handling of your Slash. Initially, the vehicle may feel |
| Increase traction by reversing the tire direction. | | | | slightly awkward. Allow yourself a few test runs to |
| Don’t remove the tires from your hubs; just | | | | become accustomed to the changes in handling. It |
| switch the left and right wheels. The tires actually | | | | won’t be long before you appreciate these |
| grip dirt better when pointed backwards. | | | | changes and notice and improvement in your racing |
| Swap the front and rear wheels for better steering. | | | | ability. |
| The rear tires supplied with the Slash are wider than | | | | |