Page 2 - • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE; INTRODUCTION; Quick Start; BEFORE YOU PROCEED; Your hobby dealer absolutely; SUPPORT; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; REGISTERING YOUR MODEL
2 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE INTRODUCTION This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate and maintain your model so that you can enjoy it for years to come. We want you to feel confident that you own one of the best-performing models in the market and that it is backed by a team of profess...
Page 4 - • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Important Points to Remember
4 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult. Gearing and battery choice ( see LiPo Batteries, right) affect the skill level of the model. See chart below. All instructions and precautions...
Page 5 - SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 5; It is critical for you,
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 5 Low-Voltage Detection on the speed control is just one part of a comprehensive plan for safe LiPo battery use. It is critical for you, the user, to follow all other instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer and the charger manufacturer for proper charging, use, and sto...
Page 6 - • SLASH 4x4 ULTIMATE; ANATOMY OF THE SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE
6 • SLASH 4x4 ULTIMATE ANATOMY OF THE SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE Motor (Velineon 3500) Rear Hub Carrier Rear Bumper Slipper Clutch RPM Sensor Wire Motor Temperature Sensor Battery Voltage Sensor Wire Electronic Speed Control (VXL-3s) Battery Compartment Nerf Bar LED Light Pipe Battery Hold-Down Battery (LiP...
Page 7 - SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 7; Recommended Equipment; Use the Right; Supplied Tools and Equipment
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 7 TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your model, but are a good idea to include in any R/C toolbox:• Safety glasses• Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife• Side cutters and...
Page 8 - • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE; QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED; Make sure the steering servo is working correctly.
8 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. 1. Read the safety precautions on page 4 6. Check servo operation • See page 15 For y...
Page 9 - SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 9; TRAXXAS TQ; Applying the Decals
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 9 8 TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design provides instant driving fun for new R/C enthusiasts, and also offers a full compl...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS; Correct
10 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally allow higher capacity than NiCad batteries. They c...
Page 11 - Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4 GHz transmitter; TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER; ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram; MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM; to Motor; VXL-3S ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
Channel 1* - CH1 Steering Servo - CH1 Speed Control - CH2 Channel 3* - CH3 From Voltage/Temp Senor Port - CH4 Battery* - BATT/CH5 RPM Sensor Port - RPM Voltage/Temp Senor Port - V/T * Not used SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 11 Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4 GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ ...
Page 12 - INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES; CHARGING THE NiMH BATTERY PACK; Use the Right Batteries; Using Other Batteries; For
12 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. 1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and sliding the door open. 2...
Page 13 - CHARGING THE LiPo BATTERY PACK; Plug your Traxxas Power Cell 2-cell LiPo into the charger using; Do not leave battery and charger; This charger is not designed to charge two packs simultaneously.; INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK; Using a Different Battery Configurati; on; Note; • Height with stock strap:; 5mm side: Standard NiMH stick pack setup
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 13 TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 4 CHARGING THE LiPo BATTERY PACK (Model #6807L) Before charging the provided 2-Cell LiPo battery, please read and understand all safety precautions at the beginning of this manual. The included charger can be used to charge the p...
Page 14 - RADIO SYSTEM RULES; Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system.; RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS; Throttle Neutral Adjustment; : Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse.; You will need to reprogram your electronic speed control; Turn to VXL-3s Setup Programming; Steering Trim; RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
14 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 5 Remember, always turn the TQi transmitter on first and off last to avoid damage to your model. Automatic Fail-Safe The TQi transmitter and receiver are equipped with an automatic fail-safe system that does not require user prog...
Page 15 - USING THE RADIO SYSTEM
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 15 TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 6, 7 USING THE RADIO SYSTEM The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of movement during shipping. Here’s how: 1. Turn the transmitter switch on....
Page 16 - Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the; Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential); SETTING UP THE ANTENNA; Do not bend or kink the antenna wire! See the side bar for
16 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the ...
Page 17 - ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL; Never use LiPo; When the LED blinks RED ONCE, pull the throttle; VXL-3s Specifications; None
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) The Velineon VXL-3s electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage Detection. The Low-Voltage Detection circuitry constantly monitors the battery voltage. When the b...
Page 18 - Tip For Fast Mode Changes; See page 27 for Advanced VXL-3s features.
18 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Patent-Pending Training Mode (Profile #3) reduces forward and reverse throttle by 50%. Training Mode is provided to reduce the power output, allowing beginning drivers to better control the model. As driving skills improve, simply change...
Page 19 - DRIVING YOUR MODEL; About Run Time
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 19 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind. • Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is part...
Page 20 - RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS; Not all batteries can be used in wet environments.
20 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed control). This gives you the freedom to have fun driving your model through puddles, wet grass, snow, and thr...
Page 21 - RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 21 7. Let the truck stand or you may blow it off with compressed air. Placing the truck in a warm, sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil will continue to drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath....
Page 22 - : For increased stability add 1° to 2° of toe in to each; BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS; Camber; ° negative camber each side; Aluminum axle carriers
22 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance. ADJUSTING GEAR MESH Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur gears. Gear mesh should be checked and adjusted anytime a gear is replaced. A...
Page 24 - MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL; The following procedures should be taken
24 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. Frequently inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts 2. Check t...
Page 25 - Remove the two 3x6 flat-head cap screws from the front chassis.; maintaining your model
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 25 Suspension and slipper clutch assembly removal The Slash 4X4 Ultimate was designed with ease of disassembly in mind. The entire front and rear suspension assemblies can be removed from the chassis fully intact with the removal of only a few screws. Refer to the exploded views...
Page 26 - ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS; CAMBER GAIN; Front Camber Gain; ROLL CENTER; Front Roll Center; - “Bump steer” refers to unwanted steering; Rear Roll Center; GEARING; Front; Gearing Compatibility Chart:
26 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS CAMBER GAIN Slash 4X4 Ultimate has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the front and rear suspension. “Camber gain” refers to an increase in camber angle as the suspension is compressed. The camber gain of the vehicle can be change...
Page 27 - Check and adjust gear mesh if a spur and/or pinion gear is changed.; LIPO BATTERIES; Sensorless brushless
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 27 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely hot (150°F), and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your model is probably over-geared and drawing too much curr...
Page 28 - Optional brushed motor wiring diagram; TEMPERATURES AND COOLING; Temperature gauge; TUNING THE SEALED GEAR DIFFERENTIALS; Remove the two 3x15mm button-head screws that secure the
28 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE automatically detects what kind of motor it is connected to so no programming actions are required to use brushed motors. Simply be sure to properly connect the motor to the speed control as shown. Optional brushed motor wiring diagram : • Motor positive (+) should be connect...
Page 29 - Front Differential Removal; Front of Truck
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 29 6. Remove two 3x15mm button-head screws from the differential cover. Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower. 7. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that hold the driveshaft yokes to the differential output shafts. Remove the differential cove...
Page 30 - Tip; TUNING AND MAINTAINING THE SHOCKS; Shock Oil; Shock Piston Sizes
30 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 3. Insert the included center differential unit into the rear of the chassis (where the spur gear/slipper unit was removed). Stand the chassis up on the front bumper to hold the spur gear steady and line it up with the pinion gear. The splined shaf...
Page 31 - Shock assembly; SWAY BAR SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS; For smooth surfaces with high traction:; Stiffer
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 31 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Shock assembly 1. Replace the stock piston with desired optional piston. Be careful not to lose the small washer located below the piston. 2. Position the new piston onto the shock shaft above the small washer. Grip the threads of the shaft with si...
Page 32 - TQ; Foam pad combination recommendations; iPod touch 2nd & 3rd Generation; or; iPhone 4
32 • TRAXXAS The model’s TQi transmitter is equipped with the new TQi Docking Base. This innovative accessory transforms your iPhone ® or iPod touch ® into a powerful tuning tool that equips your TQi with an intuitive, high-definition, full-color graphical user interface. Traxxas Link The powerful T...
Page 33 - TRANSMITTER LED CODES; Available Tuning Adjustments; Throttle Trim Seek Mode; transmitter LED will blink red.
SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 33 LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 14 for information on how to use your transmitter controls. Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) Binding See page 15 for more information on binding. Flashing fast green (0.1 sec on / 0.15 sec off) Throttl...
Page 34 - TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY
34 • SLASH 4x4 ULTIMATE TQ i ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE prevent binding caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case of a nitro car) farther than their mechanical limits. The end point adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to be the servo’s maximum travel; t...
Page 35 - Enter Programming; MENU TREE; Dual Rate has been selected.
Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. Press SET to select an option. Enter Programming Press and hold MENU for 3 seconds Steering Sensitivity (Expo) One Blink Red 1 Electric One Blink Red 1 Unlock One Bli...
Page 36 - MENU TREE FORMULAS
TQ i ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x 8 Press SET to confirm green LED blinks (x8) Press/hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU ...
Page 37 - setup sheet; TOP; Factory Set Up; Shafts slightly above level; Black
Stiffer Softer Stiffer Softer setup sheet track conditions body type front suspension shock position shock position ride height ride height camber angle camber link position camber link position sway bars rear suspension weight / balance rear shocks motor / drivetrain front shocks wheels / tires Dri...
