First off, I'm gonna try and keep the posts tidy so I'll be posting a few more after this.
So I told myself I wouldn't buy the straight axle Vanquish Phoenix until I finish my other builds, and this is one of em. This needs a lot of time for me to modify and complete still but you read the title correctly. Just figured I'd post this now so I can actually post real updates.
For those less wary, this is a Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD with an Element Trailrunner body with extensive cutting to accept Proline Ford Ranger prerunner flares. This will be painted black (maybe add pearl), and the HKS livery will be added along with a ton of clear in attempts to protect the decals. Since the body has gotten a lot of rigidity taken away from it, I will also do the E6000/drywall tape reinforcement trick to prevent tears. In the end, this will also receive a POV setup as I'll have a monitor for the transmitter.
Extras that have been done (I'll list mods needing done later):
- Front windshield/front door windows/rear windshield have been cut out (window nets will be added on sides & rear)
- Element Gatekeeper caged interior
- Xtreme Racing F/R CF suspension towers
- ST Racing Concepts aluminum F/R control arms
- Proline extended body posts
- Removed rear Slash bumper
- China gold big bore shocks (gold shock body + white Traxxas springs = HKS style coilovers lol)
- Team Associated Fifteen52 Turbomac wheels (probably paint white)
So since this was a RTR Slash, of course I had to drive it and have fun with it a bit. Did the LCG conversion and also wanted to see how it'd look with the stock body and the different wheels. Looks pretty good.
So I told myself I wouldn't buy the straight axle Vanquish Phoenix until I finish my other builds, and this is one of em. This needs a lot of time for me to modify and complete still but you read the title correctly. Just figured I'd post this now so I can actually post real updates.
For those less wary, this is a Traxxas Slash VXL 2WD with an Element Trailrunner body with extensive cutting to accept Proline Ford Ranger prerunner flares. This will be painted black (maybe add pearl), and the HKS livery will be added along with a ton of clear in attempts to protect the decals. Since the body has gotten a lot of rigidity taken away from it, I will also do the E6000/drywall tape reinforcement trick to prevent tears. In the end, this will also receive a POV setup as I'll have a monitor for the transmitter.
Extras that have been done (I'll list mods needing done later):
- Front windshield/front door windows/rear windshield have been cut out (window nets will be added on sides & rear)
- Element Gatekeeper caged interior
- Xtreme Racing F/R CF suspension towers
- ST Racing Concepts aluminum F/R control arms
- Proline extended body posts
- Removed rear Slash bumper
- China gold big bore shocks (gold shock body + white Traxxas springs = HKS style coilovers lol)
- Team Associated Fifteen52 Turbomac wheels (probably paint white)
So since this was a RTR Slash, of course I had to drive it and have fun with it a bit. Did the LCG conversion and also wanted to see how it'd look with the stock body and the different wheels. Looks pretty good.
![e7a05deabd61cce369478f8770d53e68.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2Fe7a05deabd61cce369478f8770d53e68.jpg&hash=c06b9394eb70b212f9cec55cc9a44c3d)
![dc0f2bfee25612dada4649421f4ef9cc.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2Fdc0f2bfee25612dada4649421f4ef9cc.jpg&hash=b3e77ea0431b08daa46522c174128447)
![0cd803a8011ee7e5e150900d0d26848d.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2F0cd803a8011ee7e5e150900d0d26848d.jpg&hash=cdd841898076c751f6e61acd1ed47c65)
![4e870633ef2e10264aadd7acf867ab78.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2F4e870633ef2e10264aadd7acf867ab78.jpg&hash=56aeda03bb2617a77cbef713b616f317)
![5475451848a91f607727b7f19979a4af.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2F5475451848a91f607727b7f19979a4af.jpg&hash=a10a07453674c0906b0aea4ac53ffe6a)
![ab94754a4798ae92ad676dd17f58b7d4.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2Fab94754a4798ae92ad676dd17f58b7d4.jpg&hash=1b02eeb114189da360e1ca4a1f50a5e6)
![26fcee16b72ddb90e95c38cb2336ebc3.jpg](/forums/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fuploads.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F20220905%2F26fcee16b72ddb90e95c38cb2336ebc3.jpg&hash=6350232fe5d211bf8fa782254a8ca1b1)