SLASH SPEC RULES
Out of the box and onto the racetrack! That’s what Slash Spec is all about. All the trucks must be equipped with the stock Titan 550 motor and XL-5 speed control, and batteries are limited to 7-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo, so it’s driving skill that gets you to the winner’s circleâ€â€Ânot expensive performance upgrades. Slash Spec is the ideal class for new racers, but drivers of all skill levels enjoy the close competition.
CHASSIS
Modifications of any type to the chassis plate, lower braces, receiver box, battery brace and related parts are not allowed.
Weight may not be added to the chassis.
The battery must be placed in the battery tray. The foam battery spacer may be placed behind or in front of the battery when using a 6-cell battery pack, or removed when using a 7-cell battery pack. Cutting or otherwise modifying the spacer is not allowed.
The side nerf bars, front and rear bumpers, skidplates and body mounts may not be removed or modified.
SUSPENSION
Modifications of any type to the suspension arms, shocks, shock towers, hub carriers and related parts are not allowed.
The stock shock pistons must be used in their factory positions and may not be modified.
When refilled for maintenance, the shocks may be filled with any weight fluid. The shocks must be properly filled with oil.
The stock shock springs must be used in their factory positions. Springs may not be shortened or otherwise modified.
Spring preload may be adjusted using only the supplied spacers. Additional spacers may not be used.
Front toe-in and front and rear camber may be adjusted within the travel range of the factory turnbuckles and rod ends.
DRIVETRAIN
Modifications to the gearbox, transmission gears, slipper clutch, driveshafts and bearings are not allowed.
Any combination of Traxxas pinion and spur gear may be used. Gears must be made available for inspection if requested by other racers or race officials.
The differential may not be locked or modified in any way.
Aftermarket gear covers may be fitted.
BODY, WHEELS AND TIRES
The factory tires and wheels must be used and may not be modified in any way.
Softening compounds or other traction aids may not be used.
A Traxxas Slash body or Traxxas-approved aftermarket short-course body must be used. The body must be trimmed using the factory trim lines. The body must be mounted using the factory body posts.
The official Traxxas TORC R/C decals must be applied to the body per the decal requirement guide.
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Decals will be supplied at each TORC R/C race.
ELECTRONICS
The original Traxxas XL-5 speed control and Titan12T motor must be used.
Aftermarket transmitters and receivers may be used.
Traxxas High-Current connectors must be used. Racers with batteries that have other connector styles may use an adapter.
The speed control's wires may not be shortened or changed.
The motor's label must be intact. Motor modifications of any type are not allowed.
Piezoelectric gyroscopes or other stability-enhancing electronic devices are not allowed.
TRANSPONDER
If the track uses a transponder-based lap counting system, the transponder must be mounted beneath the Slash body, either on the body itself or on the chassis plate.
BATTERIES
Racers may use any factory-assembled 6- or 7-cell NiMH battery or 2-cell LiPo battery. NOTE: The Slash's XL-5 speed control is not equipped with a voltage cutoff. Racers who choose to use LiPo packs are strongly encouraged to install an external cutoff device.
Disassembly or modifications to the battery pack are not allowed.
Matched, Zapped, or otherwise enhanced/modified cells are not allowed.
Battery packs must be equipped with a Traxxas High-Current connector. The connector may be original equipment or attached via an adapter.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Only Traxxas original replacement parts may be used, or approved Traxxas upgrade parts.
The following Traxxas upgrade parts are legal for Slash racing: 3632 aluminum caster blocks; 3652 aluminum axle carriers; 3636 aluminum steering blocks; 3743 aluminum steering bellcranks; 3139 aluminum steering tie rods; 3737 aluminum camber links; 2667 aluminum shock caps