Traxxas Slayer Asphalt/Dirt Trials

[MLGXBOXPRO]

sounds really weird compard to my mgt 3.0

[flyboy83297]

is that the older slayer or the newer 3.3, please WB soon, thnx!

[microraver]

@flyboy83297 it's got the 3.3 motor in it. that came with the original Slayer

[slayertuxu]

@flyboy83297 this is older slayer :D

[flyboy83297]

is this the older version or the 3.3, please WB soon

[HAMST3RLOV3R]

Tht truck in the back round tht thing sounds like baja 5t or 5b

[blindasbat509]

taht thing looks brand new, cool toy man

[indy34096]

sounds a little rich

[177988]

how much does one of these cost

[microraver]

@177988 around $420 USD

[TheMaddog6789]

do you have to change gears

[microraver]

@TheMaddog6789 the transmission will engage the higher gear automatically at a certain RPM. you can adjust the shift point manually but not when you are running.

[TheMaddog6789]

@microraver thanks



[RyanMoore80]

@microraver why does the truck look faster in other videos

[dandim23]

canit do wheelies?

[microraver]

@dandim23 it sure can! my buddy got his to wheelie when it hit second gear!

[RyuSphinx]

i agree with the maintenance it was hard work i sold mine cause it got quite difficult lol :( it sux now but there'll be others

[crazzyybros]

does the slayer have reverse?

[microraver]

@crazzyybros nope. no reverse. two gears forward though.

[fooogooob]

sounds like ur second gear is preety high

[fordawsome100]

awsome vid.

wich is better, team asosiated sc8 or traxxas slayer?

[microraver]

@fordawsome100 thanks! i have never driven a SC8 before so i can't answer your question. the Slayer was my first Traxxas vehicle and i thought it was pretty good. a little hard to work on maintenance wise

[guitarhero3rox97]

@fordawsome100 everything by traxxas is better :P

[G1Pogorider]

this is a mad track! and the truck is pretty sweet too, which one would be better the slash or the slayer??

[microraver]

@G1Pogorider The Slash is good for first time RCers, because it's electric. Not much tuning and break-in stuff. The Slayer is Nitro and 4WD so it's a little harder to set up and maintain, so it helps if you have a little experience. I don't personally own a Slash but they look good. The Slayer is awesome!

[weeeheeeheeed]

omg i have give up mye savage 2.5-.- lol.

[jatm3000]

@weeeheeeheeed i own a savage 2.5, but i put a 4.6cc engine in it. Its having some electrical issues but awsome it the only word i could discribe the savage as.

[ben150785]

@jatm3000 I agree. I have just got the Savage Flux HP. ITS MENTAL! Lol!

[MrGizgazo]

well for start in hobby rc i bought an strada mt by hpi rancing its awsome 8oil shocks 4x4 well everything you need so i love it

[Savageman4evr]

Nice vid, I'm tryin to decide on this or a savage x 4.6.. I know that a savage is indestructible and reliable as a rc can get buthow reliable is the slayer? And if you don't nine can you tell me what broke so far... Thanks

[microraver]

The Slayer is not a basher like the Savage. It's more for the spec racing class. Both are reliable but the Savage obviously takes more abuse.

About the SLAYER: The EZ start gets messed up in really muddy conditions. I've replaced it a few times. I've broken knuckles, arms and the front and rear bumpers just get trashed after awhile. tranny, suspension and drivetrain are pretty solid.

[americanhero00]

go for a savage i love traxxas they are sick but for what i think your into the savage would be a better truck but i would also reccomend a monster gt or traxxas T-maxx 3.3

[FlyingRustler]

sounds awesome!

[sixOHHfour]

I knew that was riverside hahaha! nice! i miss that place.

Where is that parking lot?

[microraver]

Riverside was shut down last summer becuz the city didn't renew our lease. sucked! but i think it might open this summer. fingers crossed. the parking lot is for the Starlight Casino I think. I'm not sure if it's still vacant.

[pkgarratt]

Im thinking of buying one is it durable and fast please write back anyone who knows

[microraver]

Yes fairly durable and pretty fast. Not the most durable or fastest though. This is the CORR Spec Nitro kit. Have you considered a monster truck like the T-Max?

[pkgarratt]

yes i actually have y r they better and do u sell rc cars

?

[qatar449]

i like traxxas slayer

by the way nice vid

[sasquatchhunta]

sounds like shit yu should set your fuel intake. nice machine though.

[microraver]

thanks! awesome suggestion.

[sasquatchhunta]

Yeah man any time.

[TheVjRed]

dont you rev the engine to get all the gunk out only if you hadnt used it in a while? ~ Vj Red~

[gatekeeper501]

Sway bar kit. Enough said.

[Naturepheonix]

wow that thing is slower compared to Redcat's Aftershock 3.5

its was using 25% nitro.

But I can't flame this, they are 2 different cars. But same type: desert trucks. What is the engine size on this?

[traxxasRC100]

wow, great video!

[traxxasRC100]

on what percentage are you using the slayer?

[microraver]

33% nitro

Top Fuel

[gitit20]

You need to install the anti sway bar kit will help with your role whole turning its about 30 bucks at your local traxxas dealer

[microraver]

thanks! awesome suggestion.

[Colemanski6712]

Nvm about the single speed i found out later in the vid. :)

[Colemanski6712]

sounds like you put in a single speed? Why does your engine sound scratchy? It shouldn't sound like that. have you taken apart the engine and inspected it? You should. I found a pebble stuck in my friends T-Maxx!

[Wilsonracing419]

how exactly would you clean the inside of that anyway?

After watching this video, i definately want a slayer

[microraver]

cleaning involves taking it apart and going over it piece by piece. full cleaning takes around 2 hours for me.

[Pleasenoshit]

wow, that is running waaaay too rich, you need to give it a tune or get someone to do it for you, your wasting half your power and most of your fuel, you'll be pleased you've done it

[microraver]

I know. thanks. ;-)

[microraver]

the Jato for speed. the Slayer for bashing.

[MachVW]

So what did u pay 4 it and is it 4 wheel drive

[microraver]

4X4 yes it is. I think I paid around $500 RTR. But put alot of upgrades into it... I don't want to say it cost over a grand! That's just crazy.

[DaBozzG23]

it looks just like a baja racing truck! its so badass!

[wooike1]

how much was it?

[RClegend047]

This video is sweet!! , also check out my channel i have all kinds of rc videos They are awsome. enjoy

[cranney01]

were is that track

[c2them8]

wow urs looks nice,but me and my freind personaly think the slayer is kinda slow he has one and i have a brushless slash(novak 8.5 sport system) and i have more torque but the breaks seam better than my slash

[timbulb]

Try adjusting your throttle gain down a little if you want some breaking.

[austinkx09]

yep, im like chris, i want a slayer now

[xcptchris]

d u think a slayer is a good beginer truck is it simple ?

[TheOscarFishLover]

it's nitro so not but slash is.

[xcptchris]

so ive had a lot of electrics but i feel that i am ready to move up to a nitro is this a good truck

[rcseb]

I think it would be a good first nitro truck. If it is the type of truck you want to get then go for it : )

[crt9500]

I just got my slayer a week ago. What awesome truck. I got stiffer springs and 45 weight shock oil. Also get the sway bars, it handles like a whole new truck. Much more improved!

[PPRORRACER909]

what springs im thinking of getting one and i want to know what spring to up grade to

[tlc42000]

i got a slayer and its not very reliable,mine doesnt like to start after only a couple of minutes or run time some one plz help me

[ObsessiveDetailer]

do these cars handle aswell as buggies? are they as quick? it does look fast

[microraver]

Completely different thing. Buggies handle way better. Slayer might be faster than a buggy depending on the gearing.

[rcguy96]

there arent any truks that handle as well as buggies but some come really close

[XxGriffith94xX]

If you tighten up your slipper clutch just a little bit, you will get amazing acceleration out of it.

[xcptchris]

nice truck man ile get one of those my self o yea i cant wait

[popcornreviews]

a good way to improve the handling is to install anti roll bars, for some reason, all traxxas cars dont have anti roll bars, but im not saying there are crap!

this car is in a class of its own!

[popcornreviews]

the revo has a huge design flaw, the tank is at the rear over hanging with no underside protection!

[XxGriffith94xX]

I have a revo, and yes there is no underside protection, but the most you could do is minor damage to the tank or the posts, it is really not a serious problem

[biggdaddy2001]

sounds a little rich while taking off need to lean the low mixture screw1/8th a turn in

[Pandanobear]

i agree

[rhodeislandrasta]

How are those plastic parts holding up? How durable is that front bumper it seamed kinda flimsy to me. Break anything yet?

[microraver]

the bumpers get trashed after awhile, just replaced them. knuckles should be upgraded. rear skid upgrade to aluminum. front arm i took off after nailing a pole...

[rhodeislandrasta]

Thanks, seems to be strong enough for me. Now to get one, I just didn't to get a car with a bunch of design flaws. I guess it should be durable enough most of it is revo stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[maxorific1]

Hey should I get a slayer or jato 3.3?? Please Help!

[facegirl10]

depends what you want the jato is a great truck out of the box and doesn't require many upgrades the slayer needs a few things before i bought my slayer i did alot of research and looked at jato and revo watching tons of videos and looking at all the weak spots and advantages in the trucks. It seems because the slayer is really new that it has more problems and disadvantages, so if u dont want to have to deal with those get a jato, but be careful the jato is much more fragile than the slayer

[vtsimpsons]

jato is faster and better for flater land or pavement...stock tires dont work good on grass and dirt...slayer is 4 wheel drive..with off road tires...depends on what you want it for...??

[facegirl10]

IM really curious and i can't find the answer anywhere when you buy the truck does it come with just any random color body they throw in or is it always red cause i really want a blue one there pretty sweet

[cheesewizproductions]

the differt radio chenels are differnt colors

[ziller38]

how big is it im getting one and want to know where and what i can use on it.

[rhodeislandrasta]

Its about 12-14 inches long 6 in wide around there. You need a good size amount of land, it goes 45, and its easy to nail a tree going fast. Start off in a baseball field, to get used to it. But you HAVE to break in in in a large asphalt surface.

[Xcooli0]

Pretty cool.

[The1J1Kid]

DUDE!!! TOO LEAN!!! but great driving

[jamiekenta]

thats really cool! im thinking of getting one. Does it break easily, and what are the weak parts of it?

[microraver]

the stock hub carriers break easily, i would suggest upgrading to RPM REVO knuckles

[ObsessiveDetailer]

Nice vid, how does the slayer handle, does it roll a lot? and would you say its faster than the revo?

[microraver]

i find it rolls at higher speeds but the trade off is a tighter turning radius at lower speeds and since i put the centre diff in it turns on a dime. flat out against the REVO i think it would lose but it has more acceleration up front because it is smaller and lighter. IMO.

[77perudo]

ordered mine yesterday... been wanting real bad.. they look awesome.. and look like they handle just as good as is looks.. i've been into nitro cars/trucks forever.. about 20 years.. and i feel like a kid again.. mine should be in on monday or tuesday.. check out my tmaxx vids... after the slayer is broke in i will for sure post some wids of it too... awesome truck man....

[burtago282]

Hey i have a slayer too, i am pretty new to the rc thing but am trying to get it down. I have the maintenence thing and keeping it running still to get down pat. But i noticed you compained about the suspension being soft i had the same problem with the stock stuff.. my friend orderd new suspension for his revo so i took is stock revo suspension and put it on my slayer.. the things handles alot better it doesnt want to go cart wheeling when you hit a big dip and it turns like 20 x better

[Zack416x]

Any up grades u put on?

[microraver]

f/r swaybars, centre diff, rear brake, 17mm hex hubs, alu skidplates. so far.

[tmaxxrcr]

what % nitro do u run

[microraver]

33% Top Fuel

[tmaxxrcr]

oh i use 30% O'Donnell

[itstheendjustlook]

i have this car! it is great. Brakes are amazing, suspension needs adjustments. plenty of power, and incredible on bumbs. The tires do squeal when stopping its great.

[prankster369]

I have the traxxas slash and I want to get one of the slayers so bad!!!! very cool vid! oh and one more thing......how do you clean all that up???

[microraver]

the Slayer is fun but a bit of maintenance for sure. i take it apart right down to the bearings usually to get the dirt out of everything. i use a compressor too!

[rccarsarelife7]

i cant wait to get mine in march

[toolooseanddoffie]

great vid...i cant fukn wait to get mine

[modelarcio]

4x4 ??

[microraver]

yes

[chillygoat]

does it have rear brake? and is it waterproof?

[microraver]

stock front tranny brake. and it is not very waterproof! or mud for that matter

[tmaxxrcr]

great vid. I just got one thks.

[peterm33445566778899]

do they have brakes on the wheels or on the drive sgaft. and do they have a second gear?

[microraver]

stock is a front tranny brake and a 2 gear transmission. you can upgrade to a centre diff and put a rear tranny brake on. it really helps the handling

[peterm33445566778899]

k and how much was it?

[microraver]

maybe around $50

[kdgj3299]

you should compare it to a t-maxx

[thatguyonaktm]

oh cool. i dint know the slyer came with the cheezy start. thought it was bump start. must be thinkin of the sc8

[STEELHQ]

Looks slow?

[tmaxxrcr]

thks

[tmaxxrcr]

is the truck strong

[microraver]

i was surprised at the durability but the front carriers pop off with big crashes. i upgraded to RPM knuckles and they've stayed on. the bumpers take alot of punishment - mine are trashed now!

[GRAFFREVIEWS]

hmm in someones opinion, is this more fun than the slash? just wondering cuz i bet to some this is a "dumbass" kinda question.

[slashracer111]

i dont think so,my slash is awesome, its not a DA question ,+ you dont have to screw with nitro

[slashracer111]

i was trying to reply to graffreviews

[microraver]

good point slashracer, you don't have to get into nitro to have fun. i dont own a slash but i have a XXXT and a B44. electrics nowadays are fast and less hassle than gas.

[madcat303]

great handling

[irocksuperawsome]

whats the speed?

[microraver]

i think its top speed on pavement is 50 MPH but its unstable.

[webman405]

definatley has enough body roll doesn't it?

[microraver]

i've since installed swaybars and heavier shock oil 35wt, stock springs. settled down the roll a bit. not too much. i also installed a centre diff and front and rear brakes.

[Ghostsniper15]

how much 4 it?

[microraver]

around $400 USD

[irocksuperawsome]

whats the speed and what would you recomend im new to nitro rc and what would you recomend iv been looking into traxxas models revo t maxx or this

[microraver]

start with a REVO if you are thinking about racing. If you want to bash around this isn't too bad. Or maybe a Rustler, brushless.

[ssrc30]

Best thing you can do is jack it all the way up because the tires rub against the body if you dont. also, switch it to 17mm hubs and you will be able to put the 1/8 tires and wheels on it.

[naas560]

nice video man keep up the good job and u just convinced me to buy on of the sucke for next summer i got the slash brushless wit novak but its nothing compare to nitro

[tuck190208]

i have to nice job on the track you adjusted to it pretty quick!!! nice jumps, but if you like the track then you definatley bought the right truck, it was made for short course racing..

[americanhero00]

i want one

[mellowrabbi]

sounds like your high speed needle is to lean and your low speed is rich.

[LSXracer]

Hes breaking it in.

[onlytraxx]

i got mine today an damn i flipped it like 50 times too much power for such soft shocks

[Tinytacohead]

Adjust the shocks to your needs, they're fully tuneable.. Hit up the included manuals/instructions & the Traxxas forumss, if you need some direction/haven't already.

[Tinytacohead]

..that reply was sposed to be to onlytraxx, tho it doesn't look like it posted correctly.

[onlytraxx]

i sold it i went with a losi 8t because im used to my revo and its wide tires plus i think i needed some dirt instead of an open grass field my revo and 8 handles fine

[onlytraxx]

it was fun driving it though but the flips got old when my friends tmaxx started out running me i had to get rid of it..lol

[moparmaniac84]

looks good. i may have to sell my new t-maxx and get a slayer. keep it rich for a while and when in doubt watch the exhaust smoke and make sure there is allways smoke. as far as the 3.3 goes its a nasty motor. it tore my old t-maxx apart and they become real beast around 10 tanks in. blow your cash on hopups not motors. ;)

[pghHunter]

i wonder how a slayer would compare to a slash brushless with a top of the line LiPo. dont those jumps beat the crap out of those?

[microraver]

hard to say. the Slayer is three pounds heavier than the Slash, so it probably pushes the Slash right out of the way. but the lightweight electric would just kill the Slayer on the straight.

jumps? my Slayer is pretty tough, seems to handle them, but it's starting to wear. i'm already putting on some alu skidplates. no major breakages. yet.

[monstermartin01]

how much did it cost to buy????

[Pheenomx]

Should I get the E Revo or Slayer

[zinkerreid]

E-Revo will cost you a little more around here (thats after batteries and charger) but you will have to reliability of electric...

Slayer is nitro 4wd and pretty damn quick. But you will have alot of up-keep with nirto... glow plugs, air filter cleaning, fuel, tuning, and of coarse stuff you break when you blink!!!

The choice is yours

[MrNitroRs4]

yea nitros are hard work to take care of, but for me thats the half the fun factor, its like working on a real vehicle, but still the choice is yours

[meloalex13]

how fast

[microraver]

50+ MPH i don't have a radar gun so i haven't confirmed it. but that's what the box said.

[traxxasrockhead]

nice track, the Slayer sounds a little rich

[microraver]

thanks! the track is awesome for 1/8th scale but pretty good for the slayer.

i was still breaking it in. i think that's why it sounds rich. i've been practicing my tuning skills, hopefully i don't blow it up!

[traxxasrockhead]

LOL!XD if you do blow it up make sher to get it on tape XD

[86monte98ponti]

The Slayer is definately a sweet ride. if its anything like its electric brother the Slash, it should hopefully be as tough as nails. good driving.

[kawi3000]

nice driving, i have a savage x4.6 that im happily together with.lol

[DimeBag5100]

can anybody help me i am thinking of getting the slayer or a revo and i don't know which one to get thnx

[microraver]

Slayer is fun but if you want to race get the Revo. Not to say the Revo isn't fun.

[AYCTB]

depends on what you want if your doing off road on small stuff you want slayer if big jumps and huge obsticles revo all the way

[sl0wm0]

how much do these cost? I didn't know Traxxas made these

[microraver]

i picked mine up for around $500 US, but i think they may go down in price. these came out around two weeks ago.

[testdriverforza2]

i have a savage almost not possible to break those

[xmoder23]

you lucky son of a bitch

[theibault]

Just got one myself. The suspension is fine for dirt. Ofcourse you'll traction roll on cement. Wasn't meant for that! LOL ;)

[microraver]

this truck is lots of fun to drive! i hope lots of people buy these so there is a racing class for them. i always wanted a REVO but this is cooler i think.

[lawnmowerdude]

Sweet truck, I'm getting mine next week.

[Eggdude16]

BADASS