Hydroplaning

**RC-MXer** · 01-11-2010, 10:22 PM

I don't have a 4x4 slash or I would be posting videos of it hydroplaning. Anyone up for it?

**Krazy-SLASH#1** · 01-11-2010, 10:49 PM

it does it kind of.
I have only done it with small puddles (thats all we have right now)

**RC-MXer** · 01-11-2010, 11:29 PM

Well if you come across any big puddles and try, film it, that would be cool, maybe we can get a contest goin of who can do the biggest puddle. haha

**SeattleSlasher** · 01-11-2010, 11:57 PM

my friend did it with his 2x4 accross a ten foot pool. lol. i tell no lie
he was goin full speed with skis on front and paddles on back

**vxlkid** · 01-12-2010, 12:33 AM

tsk tsk slasher thats not what you use a slash for!!!

i think you friend should just get a boat

**SeattleSlasher** · 01-12-2010, 02:04 AM

i know right!!! he's a crazy man...

**RC-MXer** · 01-13-2010, 11:43 PM

Any hydroplaners?

**vxlkid** · 01-14-2010, 12:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt40fCutpmU hahaaha

**Borntobewild** · 01-14-2010, 03:38 AM

Thats called floating, not Hydroplaning

**SeattleSlasher** · 01-14-2010, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Borntobewild

Thats called floating, not Hydroplaning

deffinitly wasnt floating lol

**Mozez** · 01-14-2010, 11:54 AM

Hi, I did hydroplane (didn't know it was called that) on water with my Slash 2WD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VQKrAiI4qc

Setup was Hobbywing 60A and 3300kv motor, 3S 4900mAh. It went very well.
Too bad I didn't had the chance to try it with the later 4000kv motor I had, that was wild.

I have 4xSling Shot's to my PE that I will try to hydroplane.

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 05-30-2011, 08:00 PM

anyone going over 365"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R324CAhNwxM

**nitrogt1** · 05-30-2011, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by CRAIGSASYLUM

anyone going over 365"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R324CAhNwxM

That was freaking ridiculous!!! Thanks for posting it!

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 05-31-2011, 07:36 PM

no one is going big

No one!!!!

**g0_cubbies** · 06-01-2011, 06:59 PM

That's pretty nuts. +1 for not sinking.

**MKGRINCH** · 06-02-2011, 03:51 PM

LOL that was the best!!!! World Record there folks!!!!!!

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-02-2011, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by g0_cubbies

That's pretty nuts. +1 for not sinking.

i did, but left those clips out

**g0_cubbies** · 06-03-2011, 12:06 AM

Lol.

Hey just noticed you're in rantoul. My parents met there when their dads were both in the air force at chanute. Been to rantoul more times than I could possibly ever try to count.

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-03-2011, 10:45 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR6ggeNaEFo

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-05-2011, 04:43 PM

anyone going over 365 feet

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-07-2011, 05:14 PM

who has the best slash driving on water

**DoW** · 06-07-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by CRAIGSASYLUM

who has the best slash driving on water

I think that trophy goes to you CRAIGSASYLUM. I mean without a pair of skis on the front of it, I cant see anyone really exceeding your 365 feet.

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-08-2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by DoW

I think that trophy goes to you CRAIGSASYLUM. I mean without a pair of skis on the front of it, I cant see anyone really exceeding your 365 feet.

i sold my slash to a friend so im working on the setup for my E-REVO to go farther

**DoW** · 06-09-2011, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by CRAIGSASYLUM

i sold my slash to a friend so im working on the setup for my E-REVO to go farther

Cool. Look forward to the vids of that too. So make sure you post some.

**Brap** · 06-09-2011, 09:44 AM

Do these trucks still work after sinking? I know the electronics are "waterproof", but other than the obvious post-water maintenance (drying under a fan, cleaning bearings, re-oiling) what else would you have to do to keep from killing the truck? My neighbor has a pond that would be perfect for attempting hydroplaning. I have only had mine Slash for a couple of months, so it will be a while before i get the guts to try it, but it looks like a blast!

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-09-2011, 09:44 PM

make sure the rx box is sealed GOOD. i also put holes in the center of the tread to get any water out of the tires that may get in

**Brap** · 06-10-2011, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to give it a try.

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-10-2011, 11:35 AM

if you are going into deep water make sure the truck will float i tied 2 baseball size balloons to the battery strap and one to each shock tower. 2 was enough but i used 4 to be safe. the pond i was running in is 20'+ deep

**Mr BL0NDE** · 06-10-2011, 12:48 PM

what gear ratio were you running?

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-10-2011, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Mr BL0NDE

what gear ratio were you running?

stock gear

**Mr BL0NDE** · 06-13-2011, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by CRAIGSASYLUM

stock gear

ok thanks.

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 06-15-2011, 05:06 PM

anyone tried to beat it

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 03-15-2012, 07:20 PM

I got beat
TICO752TICO put up a video of a 530" run
anyone putting up a bigger number

**CRAIGSASYLUM** · 03-18-2012, 12:14 AM

the link to his video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzXYObX1po4

**johnb1234** · 03-18-2012, 06:31 PM

Yeah i got proline slingshots on mine from the beach cant wait to try and hydroplane

**iamsuperbleeder** · 03-18-2012, 09:21 PM

I tried it once with stock tires... on a 2s lipo... with stock gearing...

it just sank

**Bones547** · 03-19-2012, 12:23 PM

This is some amazon stuff here

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