Hanging with Paulie: Reviews, Rides, and Regrets… All for Your Benefit…and entertainment
How to Fix Pro-Line Body Mount Interference on a Traxxas Nitro Slash (Step-by-Step Guide)
Struggling with Pro-Line body mount interference on your Traxxas Nitro Slash? This step-by-step guide shows you how to fix suspension clearance issues, properly align your RC body, and get your truck dialed in for performance and style. Perfect for anyone upgrading their Slash for a cleaner, more realistic setup.
Remove Traxxas EZ Start System
Ever had the perfect moment to rip your nitro truck… only to be stopped by a dead battery? I did. That frustration—and a body fit issue—led me to remove the Traxxas EZ Start system. Here’s why I made the switch and how you can do it in under an hour.
Traxxas Steering Upgrade
The stock steering on the Traxxas Nitro Slash is a weak point, so I upgraded to the aluminum Traxxas 3743A bellcrank with built-in bearings. The install took some patience—removing the bumper, servo arm, and loosening the chassis—but the result is tighter, smoother steering and better durability. Combined with upgraded tires, the Slash becomes a fun, drift-happy nitro truck that just needs a little tuning to shine.
The Slash Slays!
When a USPS alert feels like Santa’s text, you know it’s a good day. My order from A Main Hobbies brought Proline Badlands tires for the Slash. Now I was free to do a science experiment: could it drive with just foam and no tire? Turns out… yes, with glorious donuts and burned foam. Here’s the story, the laughs, and the nitro-fueled fun.
Resurrecting the Slash… Sorta
Ever felt judged by your half-broken RC truck? Paulie did. This post chronicles the attempts of resurrecting the Nitro Slash. I install new caster blocks, discover my failed glow ignitor, try to do foam-only tire runs, and consider the deeper joy of redeeming what’s broken. Get ready for nitro-fueled chaos, honest product thoughts, and maybe a few life lessons along the way.
So close, but no cigar
Out with the old, slash and in with the new. Okay, so it is not a new slash, but I report on the new body with a full how I did it. It is a little tricky to paint these bodies, but there is a certain joy to it even if one is not that skilled at painting.
Reviving the Slash
It is time to give the Traxxas Slash some love. The original body had a dent on it, and I may have done some cartwheels with it myself. So, it is time to get a fresh body, play with some supplies, and see what we can cook up.
Tuning the Slash
Whoops! I did manage to get the truck tuned, and then WHAMMMO! More details coming on that next week, but this week I talk about tuning the nitro engine,
Slash: She’s a Rippin’…. Not just playing Air Guitar
We got the Slash Running! I am doing the break-in and some of the tune. I produced a video, yeah…. made it on my mac…. and you can see that the Slash actually runs!
Update on Slash… Nitro, not the Guitarist… although I hope he is well
I get my new motor from Traxxas. I summarize some of the challenges in getting the motor into the chassis, and walk through some solutions.
Slash Nitro: Tuition Paid to School Hard Knocks
I lament my holy engine. I discovered why the engine would not stay running and sorta fired. I pulled the motor only to see the window into the engine’s world.
Nitro Slash: Hopefully a Winner
So, what can turn an electric guy to branch out into nitro? I am not sure that I am sold at this point, but the truck does look pretty awesome!