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High grip dirt serup for slash 4xr
Miles, So Dialed's RC setup AI
For a high-grip dirt track, start by lowering the Slash 4X4’s ride height and reducing traction roll. The available setup information doesn’t give a tested high-grip setup specific to this truck, so treat these as first adjustments from the kit setup, not guaranteed target numbers.
- Ride height: Lower front and rear slightly, keeping enough clearance for bumps and jumps. Lower ride height helps reduce body roll.
- Tires: If the truck tips over in corners, try a harder compound. For packed dirt with some loose material, a soft compound can still provide good grip, but it may increase traction roll.
- Anti-roll bars: If it still traction-rolls, try a stiffer front bar or a lighter rear bar.
- Front caster: Reduce it a little if the truck still grips hard and bicycles over in turns.
The Slash 4X4 kit setup lists 30 wt shock oil, a 1.5 mm front piston, and a 1.6 mm rear piston; keep those as your starting point and change one setting at a time. If the track is rough or the truck starts losing grip over bumps, raise the ride height slightly or return to a softer tire.
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