Traxxas Slash 2WD RTR 1/10 Electric Race Truck with 7-Cell Battery & Charger

by Traxxas

Product Features

• Includes 7-Cell Battery Pack and Charger
• Requires 8 AA batteries for the Transmitter

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001AKXVNW
• Item model number: 5805
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,032 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #64 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Radio Control > Trucks
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Product Description

this is the traxxas slash, it comes assembled with all the ready to run parts. you will need to supply the batteries. 12aa and 1 7.2v battery required.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best $200 I've Spent in a Long Time, March 31, 2009

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Joel L. Palmer "JP" (Germany) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Traxxas Slash 2WD RTR 1/10 Electric Race Truck with 7-Cell Battery & Charger (Toy)

There are a lot of things that can be said about the hobby of RC, but affordable and durable generally aren't words used to describe it. That's changed with the Slash. The only thing required that isn't in the box is a battery and battery charger.

If you're a 'basher' rather than a serious racer or just a newcomer, this is the truck for you. It even has settings on the included radio for training which limit the total throttle input. The tuning, if you're into that, is adequate and allows for changes in the handling to suit your style without investing any additional dollars (though there are a a LOT of after-market hop-ups out there made specifically for this vehicle).

I received my Slash right before winter set in, a time when all the rest of my nitro RCs are hibernating! Not so with the Slash. It provided entertainment throughout the winter season. While it's not a snowmobile, it is a LOT of fun in the snow. 'Wet' runs like that are made possible by its waterproof electronics package (servo and ESC). This type of wet running isn't really possible with nitro RCs for many reasons, not the least of which is fried electronics or cracked heads.

By way of comparison, no one gets handed the controls to my nitro RCs. They're too expensive to repair. They're too fast and too easy to lose control of to FORCE those repairs. I have no hesitation, however, handing the control to others with the Slash. It's durable and stands up against bashing very well. Even if damage does occur, the replacement parts are available and reasonably priced at most online hobby stores.

The only problem I've had with my Slash is that I foolishly let my wife run it and now she wants one of her own!!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lookout! Coming through!, July 3, 2008

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Marian M. Matsunaga "karma" (sequim,WA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Traxxas Slash 2WD RTR 1/10 Electric Race Truck with 7-Cell Battery & Charger (Toy)

Traxxas' new Slash is a great little race truck, but you don't have to be a racer to enjoy it! It's built on a combination chassis based on the Stampede/Rustler designs, and is very stable, even at speed. The body is HUGE! though the chassis is technically 1/10th scale, the body looks more to be 1/8th scale. It departs from all other Traxxas trucks in that the wheels are covered, not sticking waaaaay out of the wheel wells a la Monster Truck. Stock, the Slash is peppy, but I put in one of Traxxas' new Velineon brushless motor and speed control systems. WOW! Now it can do wheelies on demand, and controllable powerslides around corners!

The TQ radio Traxxas includes with the Slash is adequate, but if you plan to race this truck (and the truck just begs to BE raced!), an aftermarket transmitter is advisable, as it would have the adjustments necessasry to tailor the truck to any track condition. Spektrum makes an excellent one. I also recommend a different tire/wheel combo, as the stockers aren't a good choice to race with. I replaced them with a tire/wheel combo from Pro-line, which are smaller diameter wise, but a bit wider than the stockers, and they just wake the truck up! Now the Slash can power through corners MUCH faster than before!

Traxxas has outdone itself with this truck! The Slash is a great truck to start racing with, because of it's forgiving nature in most areas, and it's exceptional handling. Some judicious application of aftermarket parts outlined above (which are obtainable here, on Amazon), will make it a truck to beat! Don't be surprised if people come up to you asking about it, because the Slash is one unique truck!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing racing truck!, February 16, 2009

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Stephen R. Reynolds (richmond, va) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Traxxas Slash 2WD RTR 1/10 Electric Race Truck with 7-Cell Battery & Charger (Toy)

I also race 1/8 scale nitro buggies and purchased this truck to participate in some local Slash racing, which is becoming extremely popular all over the US.

I changed the shock oil and made some camber adjustments based on some setup suggestions from the Traxxas site and this thing is just plain amazing on a dirt track. The truck is fast, durable, simple and easy to work on. I couldn't believe how well the truck handled the bumps and ruts and is an absolute bargain for around $200. When you get a group of these together and race them side by side, it's absolutely incredible!

This would also be a great truck for someone new to RC due to the low cost, durability and simplicity.