1/16 Slash VXL 4WD
Type 1⁄16-scale 4WD electric short-course truck
Price $290 (varies with dealer)
Wheelbase 8.1 in. (206mm)
Width 7. 3 in. (185mm)
Weight as tested 2.2 lb. (992g)
Spur/pinion 31/45
Final drive ratio 7.32:1
Chassis Molded-composite nylon tub
Differentials Sealed steel bevel gear
Suspension Pivot ball with inboard-mounted shocks
Shocks Fluid-filled, plastic threaded body
The included
Power Cell battery is a
high-quality pack with 16g
silicone wire and a high-current
connector. According to Traxxas, the
cells were specifically chosen for dura-
bility and reliability with the powerful
brushless system. They even give you a
charger for the pack!
water away from the receiver.
SUSPENSION AND STEERING. Just like the bigger Revos,
inboard fluid-filled shocks damp
the ride of the trucks and feature threaded bodies for easy
and precise ride-height adjustment. The shocks are connect-
ed to the suspension arms
through bushing-supported
progressive rate cantilevers. A
molded-plastic link connects
everything to the suspension
arms. You’ll find upper and
lower A-arm suspension on
both trucks, but the arms on the
E-Revo VXL are longer for a
wider monster truck stance.
Pivot-ball hubs are used in the
front and rear and allow for easy
adjustment of camber and truck
width. The steering servo is
connected to a centrally mounted servo saver and it features a
dual-sided arm for dual servo
use. Fixed length plastic rods
connect the servo saver to the
hubs and guards and protect
the servo from crash damage.
DRIVETRAIN. The motor is
mounted on a pivoting aluminum motor mount that has
fins molded into it that will dissipate any heat coming from
