RegisteredUser Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Hey boys it's a spy! Kidding.. As some of you may remember, not too long ago I bought a 2WD, Brushed, Traxxas Slash. I'm happy with it for now but I suspect my motor and/or ESC will eventually fail. When this happens, I'd like to upgrade my motor and ESC to brush-less. Ideally, I'd like to be able to use 4S. It would mean I could combine my current 2S lipo's. Just wondering what my options are, as of 2018. Ideally a budget motor and ESC would be what I'm looking for. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Team orion R8 ESC and a generic black can will do you nicely for 4s running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 You'll also need a pair of Tekno or MIP driveshafts - pricey, but you'll be snapping the stockers left, right and centre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Is this for high speed running or bashing? 4s off road 2wd it will be annoying i think. 4s slash 4x4 off road videos put me off doing it. It just skipped around one wheel at a time lol. A 3s combo might suit just as well if bashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear101 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I have a hobbywing ez run(can't remember what size motor)set up in my slash and have just stepped up to 3s lipo. It was fast on 2s but on 3s its mental, the only problem is it's now finding all the weak parts of the truck. If you go 4s let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegisteredUser Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) Thanks for getting back to me guys! 3S would be fine. It's just that I have literally no other use for my 2S lipo's. But that's okay really. I only paid about £25 for them. FYI - It's more for bashing, then racing. Edited April 21, 2018 by RegisteredUser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc83 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 my slash 4x4 has a castle/mamba monster x combo which is 4s capable but i have never bothered running 4s as 3s is plenty quick enough. might have to try it soon though just out of interest. i imagine 3s in a 2wd will be a bit wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tear101 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Yes marc83 3s in a 2wd slash is wild. i wanted a 4000mah but accidentally ordered a 2200mah. was mad at myself until i charged it up and stuck it in the truck! instant wheelies on tarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Just run it on 6s and have done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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