• Must use Traxxas Slash body (no aftermarket bodies), body venting and cutting holes is NOT permitted.
• Older models may update to BL-2S clipless body system via kit 6929

• If you have to explain why you think your car is legal by saying “Well technically it’s OK because…” it is NOT allowed.

• LCG chassis is not permitted.
• No hardware changes – this means no Ti screw kits, etc. Screws and hardware must be used how they are intended.
  • This is to keep costs down. The fastest way to create inequality of competition is to allow expensive “must have” modifications.
• Traxxas 2s LiPo and 7-cell NiMh batteries and chargers only
  • This class is intended for people NEW to the hobby – not seasoned racers. The argument of “well I already have XYZ batteries and charger” is irrelevant. If seasoned racers want in on the action, they will buy what is needed to conform to the rules, otherwise they can run in another class.
• Spring changes are NOT permitted. OEM kit springs should be all white, progressive, with no markings.
• S1 compounds are not legal because:
  • Unnecessary added expense (both initial purchase and ongoing expense due to faster wear)
  • These trucks already traction roll easily on carpet
• Traxxas Rally tires are NOT permitted.
• Tire sauce is NOT permitted (nor is it in ANY offroad classes at Coastal)
• VXL Velineon brushless system is not allowed, nor is the 272R transmission from it.
• Transmission gears added to exclusion list due to potential 40g drop in rotating weight, while decreasing durability - this is counter to the spirit of the rules. Top shaft permitted as there is no weight advantage. Newer Slashes already come with it. Does away with the roll pin which commonly shears on the older versions.
• Ball bearing upgrade in stock steering rack permitted since the full aluminum rack includes bearings and is permitted under the 4-digit PN rule. This gives a lower-cost option to replace worn rack bushings if desired.

Here are some setup tips to help get your Slash ready to go:

• Start with basic maintenance if it is used: Inspect for any obvious damage and repair/replace as necessary. Make sure there are no screws coming loose, rough burrs, or sharp plastic bits that could tear up the carpet. Bring it by Coastal RC to have it looked over before hitting the track. While chassis protectors are not required for this chassis, placing some duct tape or vinyl over the lower screws is encouraged to prevent them from backing out and damaging the carpet.
• Join the Coastal R/C STOCK SLASH Racing Group on Facebook! Make sure to check out the Announcements for posts on getting started, details on some testing we’ve done, and a full base setup that many of us run.
• Secure your battery connector! It is heavy and bouncing around can eventually break the wire at the connector. Use velcro or secure the connector under the battery hold-down (battery all the way forward, foam behind it, connector secured on top of foam) - ask someone at the track if you need help!
• Glue the outer sidewalls of the front tires - putting a coating of tire glue on the outer tire sidewall greatly helps with mitigating rollovers.
• Shock building (general starting point):
  • Fluids: try starting with  50 wt shock fluid front and rear with the original 2-hole pistons.
  • Limiters: start out with 7-8 mm worth of internal shock limiters front and the 4-5 mm rear internal limiters. Limit the shocks externally 1mm or 2mm at a time if there are problems with tires rubbing on the body mid-turn (only as much as is needed to prevent it). JConcepts 2295* kit makes external limit adjustments very easy, plus various internal limiters. NOTE: Too much rear limiter (in relation to front) will make the truck extremely loose.
• Diff fluid: try 100k-500k. Don’t worry about it for your first race if the truck is already assembled. Thickening up the fluid will help put power down at the expense of making the truck looser on corner exit (requiring smooth throttle control).
• Driver mod: the single best thing you can do is get as much time on the driver’s stand as possible! Focus on driving slow but clean, and the pace will come with time. Once the consistency is there, start experimenting with suspension setup changes.

• 5/18/2025 - Exclusion list added for internal transmission parts. HD top shaft permitted for durability purposes. Ball bearings for stock steering rack permitted. Gear ratio chart added for reference. Novice Setup Tips added/updated. Changes in red.
• 2/18/2025 - Clarification on electronics mounting and chargers permitted. RPM rear bumper mount allowance added.
• 1/11/2025 - Ruleset finalized and amended novice notes for initial launch of class.
• 1/4/2025 - Initial ruleset drafted