Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL Clipless 1/10 Brushless Short Course Truck RTR – Orange (68386-4)

Built Slash Tough. Traxxas Slash set the standard for durability, performance, and fun by which all other short course trucks are measured. Slash 4X4 VXL is a 1/10 scale 4WD short course truck with Velineon® brushless power, delivered fully assembled and Ready-To-Race® (RTR). According to Traxxas it reaches 96+ km/h (60+ mph) with optional gearing and a 3S LiPo battery. The Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit is factory-installed, and the TQi™ radio system with Traxxas Stability Management (TSM®) keeps the truck under precise control on loose and slippery surfaces. Slash 4X4 is just as much at home on the track as in the backyard or on gravel.

Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit

The factory-installed Extreme Heavy Duty Upgrade Kit replaces key drivetrain and suspension components with beefed-up parts made for strength and durability. According to Traxxas it is the strongest driveline ever offered in a Slash:

• Strengthened C-hubs, axle carriers, steering blocks, and shock towers
• Oversize-diameter Maxx-duty® driveshafts
• 6 mm axles
• Steel wheel hexes

Slash 4X4 VXL also has heavy-duty composite suspension arms, adjustable steel turnbuckles, and a blue-anodized aluminum center driveshaft.

Velineon VXL-3s Brushless Power System

The Velineon 3500 Kv sensorless brushless motor uses neodymium magnets and efficient ball bearings, and it needs very little maintenance. The waterproof VXL-3s electronic speed control (ESC) handles 2S and 3S LiPo batteries and has three drive profiles:

• Sport Mode: forward, brake, and reverse
• Race Mode: forward and brake
• Training Mode: 50% forward, brake, and 50% reverse, ideal for beginners

The ESC is set up with Traxxas EZ-Set® one-button programming, and it has a large heat sink and built-in two-stage low-voltage detection for LiPo batteries.

Track-Ready Performance

From races at the local track to backyard bash sessions, Slash 4X4 is Ready-To-Race right out of the box. The modular composite chassis makes maintenance quick and easy, and the long 324 mm wheelbase adds stability. The chassis has an integrated transponder mount and an extended battery tray for optimum weight positioning. Full-time shaft-driven 4WD with sealed, silicone-filled differentials with steel gears, a heavy-duty slipper clutch, and large 32-pitch gears puts the power down smoothly. Fully adjustable oil-filled Ultra Shocks™ with X-ring technology and progressive-rate springs work with the fully adjustable steel-link suspension.

TQi Radio System with TSM

The TQi 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter comes with a 5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe and integrated telemetry ports. TSM improves straight-line acceleration and braking on low-traction surfaces without dulling the throttle, and it is adjustable from off to 100% from the transmitter. With the Traxxas Link Wireless Module (6511) (sold separately) you get access to the Traxxas Link app.

Clipless Body Mounting

The painted body with applied decals mounts without body clips. Heavy-duty latches grip the body tightly but release in just seconds to access the chassis. Large, reinforced panels resist pull-through damage. Chassis nerf bars absorb impacts and support the body, and the truck has scale tube-style bumpers front and rear.

Technical Specifications

Motor

Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

Speed and Gearing (Traxxas)

Tap the image to open it in full size. The table below shows the same information as text, with values from the latest Traxxas box (some mAh and skill level values differ slightly from the image).

Source: Traxxas box for 68386-4. *Traxxas skill level scale from 1 to 5 for each setup. Battery and gearing determine the speed.

What’s in the Box

• Slash 4X4 with VXL-3s ESC and brushless motor, fully assembled
• Traxxas TQi 2.4 GHz radio system (transmitter and receiver)
• Accessory pinion gear, 18T, for higher speed (see gearing below)
• Quick Start Guide
• High-quality maintenance tools

What You’ll Need

Battery and charger are not included. Slash 4X4 VXL accepts NiMH (6–7 cells) or LiPo (2S–3S) batteries. The batteries below are Traxxas iD batteries that Traxxas lists for this model, and they fit the battery compartment (165 x 50 x 23/25 mm).

• Battery, 2S LiPo (7.4 V): Traxxas 2843X 5800 mAh or Traxxas 2869X 7600 mAh for longer run time
• Battery, 3S LiPo (11.1 V) for maximum speed: Traxxas 2872X 5000 mAh. When running on 3S, Traxxas recommends the 3340 cooling fan for the VXL-3s ESC.
• Charger: Traxxas recommends the EZ-Peak Plus 4 A (2970), which charges 2S and 3S LiPo and NiMH. Faster alternative: EZ-Peak Live 12 A (2971).
• Battery and charger combo: Traxxas 2992 (2970 charger + 2843X 2S 5800 mAh) or Traxxas 2970-3S (2970 charger + 2872X 3S 5000 mAh)
• 4 AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter

Optional Accessories and Upgrades

• Recommended by SamiRC: Traxxas 3340 cooling fan for the VXL-3s ESC
  We at SamiRC especially recommend the cooling fan when running 3S LiPo and for hard driving. It can also be useful for long run sessions with larger 2S batteries, such as the Traxxas 2869X 7600 mAh, where the ESC runs for a long time without a break. Traxxas describes the fan as an optional accessory that can help cool the VXL-3s in high-current applications. It plugs into a dedicated fan port on the ESC.
• Traxxas 6894 front and rear LED light kit for Slash 4X4
• Traxxas 6511 Link Wireless Module for the Traxxas Link app and telemetry on your phone
• Gearing for top speed: The truck comes with a 13T pinion installed and an extra 18T pinion in the box. For 96+ km/h (60+ mph), Traxxas specifies the Traxxas 3949X 19T pinion (sold separately) with a 3S LiPo battery. When using a larger pinion for top-speed running, Traxxas recommends driving on paved surfaces only. See the owner’s manual for the correct setup.