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7. Place the spider gears back into the diff case, if you removed
them. Fill the diff case with fluid until it 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 2.5x10mm screws and tighten securely.
10. Reinstall the differential by reversing steps 1-4.
Basic and Advanced Suspension Tuning
The Slash 4x4 main manual includes additional tuning
information to help you get the most performance from your
model. Suspension tuning basics (Toe-in, Camber, and Shock
Position) are covered on page 20. Advanced tuning techniques
(Camber Gain, Bump-steer Correction, and Roll Centers) are
discussed on page 24.
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 degrees 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 degree
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 degrees of toe-in. They can be installed on either side of the
truck, they are not left/right specific.
Aluminum axle carriers
installed as labeled:
carriers reversed:
4 degrees toe-in
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, refer to pages 24
and 25 of the main manual.
Aluminum axle
Plastic axle carriers
(not L/R dependent):
1 degree toe-in
2.5 degrees toe-in
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
0°
paint from adhering to it. Dry the body completely with a soft,
4°
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.
SLASH 4x4 PLATINUM EDITION
TRAXXAS • 5
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