SLASH 4x4 PLATINUM EDITION
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and carefully pull the diff case halves apart. Work over a towel
to collect any fluid that drips from the differential.
6. Drain the fluid from the differential. You may wish to remove
the spider gears from the differential to make this easier.
7. Place the spider gears back into the diff case, if you removed
them. Fill the diff case with fluid until the spider gears are
submerged half way.
8. Rejoin the diff case halves, using care to align the screw holes.
Be sure the rubber gasket is in place, or the differential may leak.
9. Install the 2.5x8mm screws and tighten securely.
10. Reinstall the differential by reversing steps 1-4.
Basic and Advanced Suspension Tuning
The Slash 4x4 Ultimate manual includes additional tuning
information to help you get the most performance from your
model. Go online to TRAXXAS.com/manuals to download the
Slash 4x4 Ultimate Owner’s Manual.
Adjusting Rear Toe-In
Toe-in refers to the angle of the wheels as viewed
from above. You will notice that the Slash 4x4’s
rear wheels point inward slightly, which aids in
stability. This is called toe-in and is measured in
degrees. If the wheels point straight ahead, parallel
with the chassis’ centerline, then the wheels have
“zero toe-in.” The Slash 4x4 Platinum Edition is
equipped with aluminum rear stub axle carriers that provide 4° of
rear toe-in. You will note that the axle carriers are labeled “L” and
“R,” to indicate left and right. The axle carriers may installed on the
opposite sides (L on the right side, R on the left side) to provide 1°
of toe-in. Slash 4x4 Platinum Edition also includes the plastic rear
stub axle carriers as used on the standard Slash 4x4, which offer
2.5° of toe-in. They can be installed on either side of the truck, they
are not left/right specific.
In general, increasing toe-in improves stability, while reducing
toe-in may help “loosen up” the truck’s handling to improve
corner speed, especially on high-grip tracks. Experiment to see
what works best for your track and driving style.
Gearing
One of the more significant advantages to your model’s
transmission is the extremely wide range of available gear
ratios. Changing the gearing allows you to fine tune the speed
of the model and control the temperatures of the battery pack
and motor. From the factory, Slash 4x4 Platinum Edition has
a 13-tooth (13T) pinion and 54T spur gear. This gear ratio was
chosen for best all-around performance. An optional 18T pinion
is also included. The 18T pinion gear is intended for high-speed
running on hard surfaces, and this gearing is not recommended
for off-road use or repetitive starting and stopping.
For more information on gearing your model, go online to TRAXXAS.
com/manuals to download the Slash 4x4 Ultimate Owner’s Manual.
Painting the Body
Note:
Please read this entire section and plan your paint job
before beginning.
Buying Paint
The body supplied with your model is molded from lightweight
and durable clear polycarbonate. It should be painted on the
underside so that the color will not be scratched off while
running. The best way to paint the body is by using thinned
paints sprayed through an airbrush or spray gun. If you do not
have these tools, the next best way is using spray can paints.
Whatever paint you use, be sure that it is made for painting
Lexan® or polycarbonate. Other types of paints and solvents can
attack the body material and cause it to appear foggy.
Preparing the Body
The body must be washed thoroughly with dish soap and water
to remove any grease or oil (i.e., fingerprints), which may keep
the paint from adhering to it. Dry the body completely with a
soft, lint-free cloth. Use the supplied masks to mask the windows.
Mask off any stripes or custom effects with either masking tape
or special tape made for striping. This special tape is available
from automotive paint supply stores and will provide sharper
edges than masking tape. For easy, custom-colored striping,
automotive pin-striping tape can be applied to the inside of the
body and painted over. Be sure that all of your tape and masks
are fully pressed down (burnished) so that the paint will not run
or bleed underneath. Usually, the darker colors are painted first,
followed by the lighter colors. If your paint scheme would be
easier to mask by covering the dark areas and spraying them
last, be sure the lighter colors are opaque enough to prevent the
darker color from showing through. Lighter colors can be backed
with silver to help make them opaque.
Spraying the Body
Read the directions on your bottle or can of paint and shake,
mix, or thin the paint, as required. It is very important to avoid
breathing the paint vapors, as they are extremely harmful. Spray
the paint outdoors in well-ventilated areas only. Apply the paint
to the body sparingly and in light coats. Be patient! Let the
paint dry fully in between coats. This will prevent accidentally
smearing wet paint. Take extra care when masks are being
removed. After the body is completely painted, remove the peel
coat from the outside of the body.
Decals
You are now ready to apply the decals.
The decals have been die-cut for your
convenience. Test the position of the
decals before applying them to the body.
Once the decals have been applied, they
cannot be removed without damaging
them. You can spray the body with
window cleaner before applying the
decals. This will allow you to re-position
them. Once positioned, squeegee the
cleaner from under the decal. The decal
will adhere when it dries. If you have
air bubbles in the decals, puncture the center of each bubble
with a sharp pin and push the air out. If you have creases along
the outer edges of a decal (especially when applied to curved
surfaces), use a hobby knife to cut along the top of the crease
and overlap the edges.
0°
4°
Aluminum axle carriers
installed as labeled:
4° toe-in
Aluminum axle
carriers reversed:
1° toe-in
Plastic axle carriers
(not L/R dependent):
2.5° toe-in
