So, I guess this will be where I post info on my Traxxas Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, which is basically just a repackaged Slash 2WD.

Video from one of my first runs, still bone stock:

Pic as she sits now:

Upgrades to VXL Spec:

• Traxxas updated steering bellcranks (TRA6845) and bearings to go with it.
• Traxxas “Heavy Duty” drivelines (bought as separate pieces and assembled flipped from stock)

From what I can gather, the two above changes are the only mechanical differences between the Brushed and VXL models. The steering upgrade I would recommend to anyone that gets a Slash with the white plastic crap on it. The servo saver horn makes it ridiculously sloppy.

Other upgrades, kinda divided by type:

• Pro-Line Chassis Saver
• RPM Front Skidplate and Bumper
• RPM Rear Skidplate,  bumper mount, and Bumper

• Traxxas Aluminum Ultra Shock Caps
• [Not installed yet] Traxxas “Titanium” shock shafts
• [Not installed yet] RPM Two-stage shock valves
• RPM Spring Cups
• Team Associated 30wt Silicone Shock Oil

• Pro-Line Badlands 2.0 M2 SC Tires
• RC4WD Shock Lightweight Beadlock Wheels

• Traxxas PowerCell 5000mAh 7-cell NiMH battery pack (yeah…dont bother)
• Zippy FlightMax 5400mAh 2S2P 35C Hardcase LiPo battery pack
• GT Power X-Charger 606D Balancing Battery Charger

Planned future upgrades:

• New springs are probably next. Feels like I need something a little stiffer, but not too much. Leaning towards Rustler non-progressives up front and Maxx progressives in the rear.
• STRC Aluminum Battery Strap
• RPM Light Buckets
• Another Zippy hardcase LiPo, probably the 6000mAh 50C
• Brushless system (Probably Velineon, but looking at the Castle SV2 kits as well)
• and ofcourse more RPM (plastic) or STRC (Aluminum) parts will be thrown on as the stock stuff breaks