What a great video thanks Proline. I recently purchased a two-wheel drive slash in hopes to build a dragster. I plan on making this exact build. Awesome!
you dont need needle nose pliers to install the yokes on traxxas driveshafts. The traxxas trucks comes with a silver tool to push on the yolk so you don't have to mess or weaken the plastic yokes. so smart Pro-Line Racing
I think this build is for entry level dragster racers who just want a drag car to race or practice with and get good steering before upgrading. I think what people miss when racing is practice. My cousin once told me dont even worry about upgrading the car till i can drive the track flawlessly.
This was a factory conversion why’s everyone mad he didn’t do the brushless swap lol.... I think it’s common sense you can just swap it out later but just to get running and use what you have it’s perfect
@@paxtonreffner well thats not the point, i already knew how to build this, but the very first thing you should add for a drag build is a brushless system, it is not a drag car if it doesnt have a brushless system
I’m building the 69 nova with all the proline chassis parts I’m not running any shocks in the front just using links to set the ride hight of the chassis in the front .
I had to pause watching to see if anyone else called that lol . Even the proline guys know that tool is booty to use and hurts the hand . .. easy solution here tho . I repeatedly dipped mine in plasti-dip so it made like a water drop like butt to it .. no more hurting the hand im a friggin genius! Lol
Love the Video, Take the guy DRAGGING THE LADDER OUT behind the building and, Kick his A. Supper Knowledgeable, Tech, wish you were available to do this for me. Slightly disabled do to recent assault, and small motor skills are shot. I Subscribed and Glad I found you, Thanks Tom
I would be interested in a list where you opted for Pro Line components over Traxxas parts. A reason would be nice as well. Like stronger or better adjustability whatever. Not trying to put you on the spot.
FourDollaRacing actually the transmission of a 2wd slash can’t handle lipo, how to I know, I have a 2wd slash, currently I’m saving for mip driveshafts because traxxas ones can’t handle a 3s
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 I have a castle Mamba Max pro with a 2400kv 550xl motor. 3s all the time, and only at the sand dunes. Stock ruslter xl5 transmission, only exception is the spur and pinion, and it's been flawless for five years. Sounds like you just had bad luck
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 Im running a castle slate 2250 on 4S with many wheelies and hard launches. The stock box is fine if you adjust the slipper correctly.
So front and rear suspension pretty much is from a bandit? Can the slash caster blocks and hubs be re used from the slash? Nice video, very informative!
Hi! I'm building right now my first no-prep for my proline Chevy NOVA body and Love all your products!! During the build I found some inconsistencies on parts listed on the link vs proline website list. On body web site states:
Built 2 of these now . And it's cheaper to just order everything and build one. If you buy a slash just to tear down to build one your cost is almost double of a scratch build .
Hey Pro-Line: You have some nice body's, but No Prep drag is not my thing. Scale realism Muscle Cars are though. How about making body kits for Losi Mini and or 22s that have plastic molded chrome bumpers, grills, light buckets both front & back? Traxxis Drag Slash body kits would be great as well.
Seems like it would be cheaper to start out with a Bandit, since it seems like only a couple Slash parts are kept, and they end up using the arms and links from a Bandit
Question on this build - do I need four sets of turnbuckles? Or two? The build list in the description link only has two sets (47mm and 55mm), but it looks like he uses four sets of new turnbuckles. Thanks!!
I have narrow body shells that measure 200 mm wide from wheel well to wheel well. Will this fit that narrow space? Many of my narrow bodies are short bodies, like the Parma '41 Willys, Ford 32 Coupe. Would this build accommodate the short, narrow bodies?
@@jj4013 at high speed the stock front shock tower flexes quite easily I have found that using a stiffer front shock tower even like a nitro rustler one anything stiffer than stock gives you better steering and handling I have noticed
Could you guys make a set of drag racing slicks for 1/10 scale cars. Tires that have a diameter of 2.5” and the rims 2” or 2.2” I’ve been looking for a set of good quality slicks for 1/10 scale cars and just can’t find any
ok so why go with a beefy transmission if you are staying with the brushed system and it pained me to see how you assembled the drive shafts :/ traxxas made a tool for that and it comes with every truck they sell lol
I have a 2WD Stampede VXL and was wondering if I could do this conversion just like this or if I would need additional parts due to the different model?
should probably include the things you actually need to have to reassemble in the product conversion list. Half of it isnt in there and now I am stuck with a car torn in pieces
Hi @John Coffman, The electric screwdriver used in this video is the Makita DF012DSE. We hope this answers your question, Thanks for your interest and support!
@@johncoffman5819 Dude, it's a Makita cordless driver, you can find them everywhere online,or you can go to Lowe's or Home Depot. Or you can save alot of money and go to Home Depot and get the Ryobi Cordless Power Driver that's the same thing just different brand. I paid $40 for mine almost 2 years ago and it's still going like a champ.
I'm searching for the pro 2 hinge pin kit for my build online and the only 1 I'm seeing is for slash will those work with the bigger hole for the bandit arm just making sure they will fit before I order.
Hi @james riddle, If your build is based off of a Slash 2wd, the kit will fit with all of the other recommended parts in this video. www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/pro-2-hinge-pin-set.asp We hope this answers your question, Thanks for your interest and support!
Thanks a lot， i had a traxxas ford raptor， this conversion u do interested me😁😁😁😁 the listed you share are all the parts to be replace on my raptor？ i mean to convert mine too😝😝😝
Hi BTRC, Yes, the conversion should be nearly identical using the same parts shown here. We hope this answers your question, Thanks for your interest and support!
So am I the only one that noticed his box stock xl5 had bearings installed? I thought xl5 models only used bushings.... and yes should have used a vxl off the bat.
One problem my slash is 11.75 wide all the no prep bodies are 11.5 how do I narrow the rear up my a 1/4 of an inch I put pro line wheels and tires on but the car is a1/4 inch to wide for 90 percent of the bodies
If there any other cheaper options or Drag Slash RTR I have a old slash but I can't see putting 300-400$ into something made to do something else!Its like buying a air plain to build a rocket out of it
Awesome video I have a traxxas skully 2wd can I convert that into a dragster using the same upgrade chassis and the upgrade parts that you used in the video??
Buck Val yea you might need a few parts, I know the rear arms on a slash are shorter and probably a couple other little things but it shouldn’t be too much, I’ve converted between slash, stampede and rustler a few times, it’s a fun change if you can’t afford another truck
Buck Val rear arms and is replace all the plastic links with turnbuckles, I can’t think of what else but if you google stampede to lcg slash you should find a forum that explains it
Hi, can this be converted to a drift/basher instead? If yes can I use the Slash A Arms instead? What tires you recommend? And also what's the part number of the Hinge Bracket as it's not showing on the list/link you provided? Thanks.
Hi @Bok Pescasio, We have not tried this. This set up is specifically for Drag Racing. Here is the Hinge Pin Brace: www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/pro-2-hard-anodized-front-hinge-pin-brace.asp Thanks for your interest and support!
With all the money thrown into that build I am baffled by the one person that decided "Hey lets keep that Titan Motor for our DRAG BUILD"...….
There is circuits for street stock you run the stock titan motor
I was about to say the exact same thing haha all gold on that build except what’s powering it 😅
Dang the link for the conversion list says wishlist empty. I can find the list on the website? Awesome build.
When he says low cg chassis... Is it just me or does it sound like he's saying losi g chassis?
Hi! No. It is the Traxxas Slash New Chassis LCG, Low Centre Gravity Chassis. He shows that he took it out of the Traxxas package.
@@TheKyvin Um I know that
Yeah, in his wannabe gangster-voice he says "Losi Gee"
I was gonna say the same thing!
I knew what he meant aswell but i kept hearing losi-g chassis too😂😂😂
What a great video thanks Proline. I recently purchased a two-wheel drive slash in hopes to build a dragster. I plan on making this exact build. Awesome!
Dont forget a brushless 2S lipo compatible brushless system.
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I have a lcg chassis slash laying around. Drag car coming soon. Thanks for the build tips.
you dont need needle nose pliers to install the yokes on traxxas driveshafts. The traxxas trucks comes with a silver tool to push on the yolk so you don't have to mess or weaken the plastic yokes. so smart Pro-Line Racing
You should show all the parts tags with the part numbers in your videos as you use them.
I think this build is for entry level dragster racers who just want a drag car to race or practice with and get good steering before upgrading. I think what people miss when racing is practice. My cousin once told me dont even worry about upgrading the car till i can drive the track flawlessly.
I liked your specific instructions, I'ma gonna use this video for reference when I build mine, but with Chevy Nova body~!
The body is the most awsome part!
This was a factory conversion why’s everyone mad he didn’t do the brushless swap lol.... I think it’s common sense you can just swap it out later but just to get running and use what you have it’s perfect
you add all those upgrades and forgot the most important upgrade for that setup, a brushless system
be grateful that he gave you a tutorial on how to make that. so if your that worried about it make your own video.
@@paxtonreffner well thats not the point, i already knew how to build this, but the very first thing you should add for a drag build is a brushless system, it is not a drag car if it doesnt have a brushless system
I was thinking the same thing. Why build the slowest drag car around.
Ok well what if there's a brushed drag circuit
100k likes no views it doesn’t matter whether it’s a dragster or not it needs vxl
Great Vid, Now I have to buy another Slash and Proline Build one. 😎😎😎😎😎😎
This is a great video. I have a slash and Im really interested in doing this build.
We need the pro 2 conversion kit back!
Awesome I learned so much il b doing one shortly. I thank you. Great content till the next one
Great drag car build
Excellent tutorial! Beautiful car!
Awesome build
That is a really bad ass Drag car wish I could turn my SCT into one but I am still new to building
or replacing part's
The had transmission is amazing
I’m building the 69 nova with all the proline chassis parts I’m not running any shocks in the front just using links to set the ride hight of the chassis in the front .
There is a tool in the factory bag for those axle balls so that you dont have to speed out the plastic
I had to pause watching to see if anyone else called that lol . Even the proline guys know that tool is booty to use and hurts the hand . .. easy solution here tho . I repeatedly dipped mine in plasti-dip so it made like a water drop like butt to it .. no more hurting the hand im a friggin genius! Lol
Awesome Tools👍 all MIP and Pro-Line.. I have one 7mm MIP tool and it was £22 = $31
Thanks ive been wanting a good video on this
Excellent. Beautiful car. Thanks, just getting ready to build my 1st one 😊
Nice work Pro-Line !!! Well done Thanks!
Love the Video, Take the guy DRAGGING THE LADDER OUT behind the building and, Kick his A. Supper Knowledgeable, Tech, wish you were available to do this for me. Slightly disabled do to recent assault, and small motor skills are shot. I Subscribed and Glad I found you, Thanks Tom
I would be interested in a list where you opted for Pro Line components over Traxxas parts. A reason would be nice as well. Like stronger or better adjustability whatever.
Not trying to put you on the spot.
Their reason is easy, its a video from Pro-Line lol
Whatever you do,,... KEEP THAT TRAXXAS BRUSHED MOTOR ON THAT DRAG SHIZ.
Awesome video n thanks for sharing these tips n tricks!
STEVO D 313 indeed
Way better then traxxas’s version of a drag slash
Great tutorial, but that background music is woeful. Nice share!
EDIT. Music for the assembly of the front end of the car.
Great & informative videos, keep up 5he awesome work!!!!!
I just finished my Jconcepts Schumacher awd nova & pro-line pro2 corvette builds,
Great and very informative video. Thank You.
Adding a transmission that costs more than the brushed system, makes sense
Not for Proline....just you measly consumers!
FourDollaRacing actually the transmission of a 2wd slash can’t handle lipo, how to I know, I have a 2wd slash, currently I’m saving for mip driveshafts because traxxas ones can’t handle a 3s
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 I have a castle Mamba Max pro with a 2400kv 550xl motor. 3s all the time, and only at the sand dunes. Stock ruslter xl5 transmission, only exception is the spur and pinion, and it's been flawless for five years. Sounds like you just had bad luck
cc1267 I do onroad with proline mashers
@@reesespeanutbuttercups5548 Im running a castle slate 2250 on 4S with many wheelies and hard launches. The stock box is fine if you adjust the slipper correctly.
I disagree with that axle pivot ball installation.... it’s a tool for that, it may hurt your hand but, it’s the right way.
David Wiley RC’s ✌🏻😎🏴what is that tool called?
@@THEMASKEDMASTER The shiny flat doo hicky.
Nice job guys!
Awesome build, what was the total cost of the build?
it costs 120 bucks or more for the thing gnuinely neded
So front and rear suspension pretty much is from a bandit? Can the slash caster blocks and hubs be re used from the slash? Nice video, very informative!
My bad, found everything I need from the link in description!
Hi! I'm building right now my first no-prep for my proline Chevy NOVA body and Love all your products!! During the build I found some inconsistencies on parts listed on the link vs proline website list. On body web site states:
Built 2 of these now . And it's cheaper to just order everything and build one. If you buy a slash just to tear down to build one your cost is almost double of a scratch build .
Can I get parts list of everything you used to transform to drag car
Hey Pro-Line: You have some nice body's, but No Prep drag is not my thing. Scale realism Muscle Cars are though. How about making body kits for Losi Mini and or 22s that have plastic molded chrome bumpers, grills, light buckets both front & back? Traxxis Drag Slash body kits would be great as well.
Awesome vid thanks . . .
Thanks for the video!
Seems like it would be cheaper to start out with a Bandit, since it seems like only a couple Slash parts are kept, and they end up using the arms and links from a Bandit
Very good video 👌
Awesome job guys! 🤘
Awesome thanks so much
I was thinking abt doing this as a gift, will this work with the 4wd slash?
Question on this build - do I need four sets of turnbuckles? Or two? The build list in the description link only has two sets (47mm and 55mm), but it looks like he uses four sets of new turnbuckles. Thanks!!
Rpm arms for bandit, turnbuckles for bandit VXL is beefier, axles for bandit. That's about it.
I have narrow body shells that measure 200 mm wide from wheel well to wheel well. Will this fit that narrow space? Many of my narrow bodies are short bodies, like the Parma '41 Willys, Ford 32 Coupe. Would this build accommodate the short, narrow bodies?
I am in love😍
ahhh $900 is a fair bit of money for this with a brushless setup, but they look so epic!!!!
Can you guys make drag stuff for the 1/16 slash
the parts list link is no longer working, how might i get that parts list?
You need a stiffer front shock tower I use rpm makes a difference at high speed
Are you sure about that, rpm's plastic is softer and more flexable than traxxas
@@jj4013 at high speed the stock front shock tower flexes quite easily I have found that using a stiffer front shock tower even like a nitro rustler one anything stiffer than stock gives you better steering and handling I have noticed
They both suck in my opinion. I had problems with the top screw popping out of my shocks till I switched to aluminum srtrc ones
If i were to use one of the drag bodies on a bone stock wish 2wd not even a conversion, would the body work as a Baja body and not run against it?
Could you do same build with Traxxas stampeed
Pro-Line caps come off all the time even though they have that rubber o-ring
I didn’t know you had to order gears for the motor until I went to put it together just now 🤦🏼♂️
Can someone explain why you wouldn't want to just start with a Bandit VXL?
Awesome 👌
I can use the lcg chassis for my bandit right n make a drag car?? Or does it need to be a slash??
Could you guys make a set of drag racing slicks for 1/10 scale cars. Tires that have a diameter of 2.5” and the rims 2” or 2.2” I’ve been looking for a set of good quality slicks for 1/10 scale cars and just can’t find any
ok so why go with a beefy transmission if you are staying with the brushed system and it pained me to see how you assembled the drive shafts :/ traxxas made a tool for that and it comes with every truck they sell lol
Because all Proline parts were purchased wholesale, while all Traxxas parts are a ripoff....duh.
@@FourDollaRacing that was the dumbest thing I read in a long time so thank you for the involuntary face palm I needed so badly in my life
So, can I do this with any rc electric car or truck(monster2?)?
I would of went with some rpm control arms to save weight for a drag build
Proline can you send me this set-up so I can get my build started? Thanks in advance
I have a 2WD Stampede VXL and was wondering if I could do this conversion just like this or if I would need additional parts due to the different model?
should probably include the things you actually need to have to reassemble in the product conversion list. Half of it isnt in there and now I am stuck with a car torn in pieces
I agree I did same thing then needed different gears then needed different bolts then this then that I’m annoyed asf
Is it necessary to change the chassis though? Cant just change the wheels and maybe the shocks?
The link to the product list no longer works. Can you put the parts list up again? My son wants to build it
My 2wd traxxas slash is supper slow with the stock motor why not upgraded that one sense u will need the power?
Please start including the music credits into the description
Isnt it easier to take a bandit and put the body and tires on?
Are the parts your putting on the slash from a bandit or rustler?
Hi @Stny 420,
Majority of the parts are from a Traxxas Bandit.
We hope this answers your question,
Thanks for your interest and support!
So would it be easier to start with a bandit
Where did you get your proline drill gun would like to pick one of those up lmk please
Hi @John Coffman,
The electric screwdriver used in this video is the Makita DF012DSE.
We hope this answers your question,
Thanks for your interest and support!
@@ProLineRacingYT where can I pick one up is it variable speed and what does one go for realy interested in getting one
Send reply please
@@johncoffman5819 Dude, it's a Makita cordless driver, you can find them everywhere online,or you can go to Lowe's or Home Depot. Or you can save alot of money and go to Home Depot and get the Ryobi Cordless Power Driver that's the same thing just different brand. I paid $40 for mine almost 2 years ago and it's still going like a champ.
Can you post a parts list for the front suspension please
I'm searching for the pro 2 hinge pin kit for my build online and the only 1 I'm seeing is for slash will those work with the bigger hole for the bandit arm just making sure they will fit before I order.
Hi @james riddle,
If your build is based off of a Slash 2wd, the kit will fit with all of the other recommended parts in this video.
www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/pro-2-hinge-pin-set.asp
We hope this answers your question,
Thanks for your interest and support!
Will this chassis work with the rustler
Can you covert a 2wd stampede to a low Center chassis truck? I have a brushless motor in it
Thanks a lot， i had a traxxas ford raptor， this conversion u do interested me😁😁😁😁
the listed you share are all the parts to be replace on my raptor？ i mean to convert mine too😝😝😝
Hi BTRC,
Yes, the conversion should be nearly identical using the same parts shown here.
We hope this answers your question,
Thanks for your interest and support!
Is there any other option for spur gear tooth count for the proline pro series transmission?
So am I the only one that noticed his box stock xl5 had bearings installed? I thought xl5 models only used bushings.... and yes should have used a vxl off the bat.
One question.... Does the new chassis come in black?????
When is the no prep Slash Drag Car release date please??
All I’ve seen is May 2021
Hey guys so there is No Prep cars, and then what’s the regular drag cars called then?
One problem my slash is 11.75 wide all the no prep bodies are 11.5 how do I narrow the rear up my a 1/4 of an inch I put pro line wheels and tires on but the car is a1/4 inch to wide for 90 percent of the bodies
Do i need small tires for the front with the octane body?
Where did you buy the drill tools?
Super nice 👍🏼
Are bandit control arms shorter than the slash ones?
If there any other cheaper options or Drag Slash RTR I have a old slash but I can't see putting 300-400$ into something made to do something else!Its like buying a air plain to build a rocket out of it
i DONT see the part numbers for the chassis parts used just the wheels, tires, and wheelie bar
Question do you guys have any thing to do with pro line the actual drag company that does engines or
Hi @Joshua Furlong,
No we do not. We have been in business since '82 vs. them since '05.
Thanks for your interest and support!
Awesome video I have a traxxas skully 2wd can I convert that into a dragster using the same upgrade chassis and the upgrade parts that you used in the video??
Buck Val yea you might need a few parts, I know the rear arms on a slash are shorter and probably a couple other little things but it shouldn’t be too much, I’ve converted between slash, stampede and rustler a few times, it’s a fun change if you can’t afford another truck
Thank you mike do you know what parts I need to make it happen?
Buck Val rear arms and is replace all the plastic links with turnbuckles, I can’t think of what else but if you google stampede to lcg slash you should find a forum that explains it
Than you your a big help. Are you guys planning to do more videos like this? Keep on making them 👍🏼
Hi, can this be converted to a drift/basher instead? If yes can I use the Slash A Arms instead? What tires you recommend? And also what's the part number of the Hinge Bracket as it's not showing on the list/link you provided? Thanks.
Hi @Bok Pescasio,
We have not tried this. This set up is specifically for Drag Racing.
Here is the Hinge Pin Brace:
www.prolineracing.com/performance-parts/pro-2-hard-anodized-front-hinge-pin-brace.asp
Thanks for your interest and support!