Want to go fast? Love drag racing? There are two options available to you: buy a ready-to-use radio-controlled dragster such as the DR10 or build your own dragster from scratch. DR10, or build your own dragster from the Traxxas Slash 2WD.
Choosing a body for your dragster
Pro-Line offers an impressive range of dragster bodies. Each one is designed for use on modified short-course trucks such as the Traxxas Slash or the Team Associated DR10. All bodies are clear and include asticker sheet, window masks, and overspray film, except for the Tough-Color Black 1969 Chevrolet Nova. Pro-Line Tough-Color bodies are molded from Tough-Color black polycarbonate, so you won't have to worry about chipping or peeling paint. Just choose from the following models.
The Proline Super J Pro-Mod body
You can purchase the Proline Super J Pro-Mod body by clicking here.
The Chevrolet Nova body Tough Color Black
You can purchase the Proline Chevrolet Nova Tough Color Black by clicking here.
The 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
You can purchase the Proline 1978 Chevrolet Malibu body by clicking here.
The Pro-Fusion Short Course body
You can purchase the Proline body Pro-Fusion Short Course by clicking here.
Choosing wheels for your dragster
Having a lot of power requires quality tires. ProLine has brought tires to the market that are designed specifically for drag racing. There are two rear tire options and one front tire option. Now, having these tire choices is great, but you need a rim to mount them on, and Pro-Line offers two specific rims. All tires and rims below Fit your Slash 2WD or Team Associated DR10.
Hoosier Drag 2.2" S3 Front Tires
Although they are not as important as the rear tires, it makes sense to choose the right tires for the entire car. These are the Pro-Line Hoosier Drag 2.2 2WD S3 front tires.
Hoosier Drag 2.2/3.0" S3 rear tires
The perfect complement to the Hoosier Drag front tires are these Hoosier Drag rear tires for drag racing.
You can purchase a pair of Hoosier Drag 2.2/3.0" S3 rear tires by clicking here.
Big Daddy Drag Slick 2.2/3.0" MC rear tires
The last tire is also the newest in Pro-Line's dragster product line. It is the Big Daddy Wide Drag Slick. As its name suggests, the Big Daddy is a wider tire and will give your dragster much more grip. It has a 2-inch wide contact patch, which is 25% wider than standard slick tires. So if you're driving on surfaces with little grip, this is the ideal tire
.The 2.2" Drag front wheels SCT
These Pomona Drag Spec 2.2 rims are designed specifically for drag racing and fit perfectly with Pro-Line Hoosier Drag 2.2 2WD S3 Drag Racing front tires. They are lightweight yet strong and come with a 12mm hex. These wheels are reminiscent of the types of wheels you might have seen on dragster cars at Pomona's On-road.
You can purchase a pair of Drag 2.2" SCT front wheels by clicking here.
Drag 2.2/3.0" SCT Rear Rims
The style of the Pomona front wheels matches that of the Pomona Drag rear rims. Pro-Line has manufactured these wheels to fit perfectly with the dragster tires mentioned above. Like the Pomona front wheels, they are molded with a 12mm hex and are lightweight.
You can purchase a pair of Drag 2.2/3.0" SCT rear wheels by clicking here.
Tutorial for converting your Slash 2WD to drag race
We recommend using the model Slash VXL as a basis for construction. This model features a brushless VXL power system and stability management. Traxxas TSM. You will also need to equip yourself with basic RC tools and the following equipment:
- A Proline Drag Car body (choose from above)
- Front wishbone Traxxas 2531X
- Rear triangle Traxxas 2750R
- 30° strut brackets Traxxas 2432
- Right/left rockets Traxxas 3636
- Axles Traxxas 2437
- Suspension axle 2.5x29mm Traxxas 3740
- Non-reversed tie rod 47mm Traxxas 2444
- Link Traxxas 2443
- Non-reversed link rod 55 mm Traxxas 2445
Now follow the step-by-step video guide from Proline to convert your Slash 2WD short-course truck into a powerful Dragster!
