JConcepts Scalpel Speed-Run Body And Front Bumper Conversion Kit For The Traxxas 4×4 Slash

JConcepts Scalpel Speed-Run Body And Front Bumper Conversion Kit For The Traxxas 4×4 Slash

Slice through the air with your Traxxas 4×4 Slash with this new Scalpel body from JConcepts. This new body features a chiseled front-end with a chin-spoiler, a low profile roof line, and large fenders that allow for tire clearance. Plus, they now offer a front bumper conversion kit that includes a high impact “touring car” style foam front bumper to protect your Slash 4×4 in head on high-speed collisions. Check out all the goods in the press release below:

***UPDATE 10/31/12***

The newly released Traxxas Rally can also be easily converted to the high-performance speed run vehicle with very minimal steps. Follow the introduction and step-by-step video below for the best and most efficient speed run conversion available by JConcepts.

Speed is everything; it’s the greatest gift of R/C and particularly with the Traxxas Slash 4×4. An extremely popular off-road truck, the Slash 4×4, has all the components of an absolute beast of an on-road vehicle. JConcepts introduces the Scalpel speed-run body and front bumper conversion to convert the Slash 4×4 into an insane speed-run machine. Take on your personal salt-flats, drag strip or closed circuit course with power, speed, agility and style with JConcepts.

Looking straight into the headlights you can tell right away something is different about the Scalpel. A menacing look from the front-end highlighted by a dramatic chin-spoiler, the front-end is built for speed and direction. Large fenders allow plenty of clearance for the 2.8” G-Locs tires and the extremely low roof-line cuts like a knife. A shallow bed area gives the Scalpel a truck-like appearance while maintaining that all inclusive speed-line structure. Finishing off the body is clean and smooth with the inclusion of grill, headlight, tail light and miscellaneous logos that make the Scalpel look the part.

Features:

  • Original JConcepts Scalpel design and concept
  • Chiseled front-end with chin-spoiler
  • Extremely low-profile roof-line
  • Large fenders to allow tire clearance
  • Shallow bed area, truck-line appearance
  • Includes detailed Scalpel decal sheet

Making the conversion:

Converting the Slash 4×4 to the Scalpel speed-run vehicle requires body, bumper conversion and tires and wheels are highly recommended. The assembly is simple and takes only minutes to complete. First, remove stock bumper assembly and replace with the newly acquired speed-run accessories and foam bumper. Make small changes to suspension set-up to limit down and up travel per instructions. Detail, paint and trim Scalpel body. Prep, mount and glue JConcepts 2.8” G-Locs tires onto 2.8” Rulux wheels and secure to the vehicle. Locate, mark and ream the body mount locations and drop Scalpel body into place. Hit your favorite closed circuit for the wildest speed-runs imaginable.

RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | JConcepts Scalpel Speed-Run Body And Front Bumper Conversion Kit For The Traxxas 4×4 Slash

  • 0240 – Illuzion – Slash 4×4 – Scalpel Speed Run body
  • 2173 – Slash 4×4 – front bumper conversion kit
  • 3056-00 – G-Locs – yellow compound – (fits 2.8″ wheel)
  • 3340B – Rulux – 2.8″ E-Stampede – Rustler 2wd front and 4×4 F&R wheel

Illuzion – Slash 4×4 – Scalpel Speed Run body
Part # – 0240
Retail price – $42.00
(fits Slash 4×4 with #2173 JC bumper conversion kit)

RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | JConcepts Scalpel Speed-Run Body And Front Bumper Conversion Kit For The Traxxas 4×4 Slash

Slash 4×4 – front bumper conversion kit

Building the unique Scalpel speed-run vehicle centers around a new bumper design and layout. The front bumper conversion kit comes complete with an assortment of high-end parts to ready the Slash 4×4 for function and durability. Fiberglass upper and lower plates with hinge pin retainer build a stout structure. Low-profile, aluminum body mounts for all 4 corners are included to slam the body to speed-run standards. Bulky aluminum stand-offs and cushy / protective “touring car” style bumper assembled with high-end 3 and 4mm hardware throughout tighten the complete assembly.

Features:

  • Original JConcepts Scalpel design and concept
  • Top quality fiberglass, aluminum and steel materials
  • Aluminum, low profile body mounts for all 4 corners
  • 3 and 4mm hardware included throughout
  • High impact “touring car” style foam front bumper
  • Detailed instruction sheet

Making the conversion:

Converting the Slash 4×4 to the Scalpel speed-run vehicle requires body, bumper conversion and tires and wheels are highly recommended. The assembly is simple and takes only minutes to complete. First, remove stock bumper assembly and replace with the newly acquired speed-run accessories and foam bumper. Make small changes to suspension set-up to limit down and up travel per instructions. Detail, paint and trim Scalpel body. Prep, mount and glue JConcepts 2.8” G-Locs tires onto 2.8” Rulux wheels and secure to the vehicle. Locate, mark and ream the body mount locations and drop Scalpel body into place. Hit your favorite closed circuit for the wildest speed-runs imaginable.

RC Car Action - RC Cars & Trucks | JConcepts Scalpel Speed-Run Body And Front Bumper Conversion Kit For The Traxxas 4×4 Slash

  • 0240 – Illuzion – Slash 4×4 – Scalpel Speed Run body
  • 2173 – Slash 4×4 – front bumper conversion kit
  • 3056-00 – G-Locs – yellow compound – (fits 2.8″ wheel)
  • 3340B – Rulux – 2.8″ E-Stampede – Rustler 2wd front and 4×4 F&R wheel

Slash 4×4 – front bumper conversion kit (converts front end to accept #0240 Scalpel body)
Part # – 2173
Retail price – $40.00
(fits Slash 4×4, converts front end to accept #0240 Scalpel body)

All bodies are sold clear and are shown painted for advertising purposes only. Tires, wheels and bodies are sold separately, unless otherwise specified. JConcepts reserves the right to update or make changes to product, packaging or contents.

Revo®, JATO™, T-MAXX™, SLASH®, SLASH 4X4® etc. are trademarks and registered trademarks of Traxxas L.P.

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Updated: July 21, 2015 — 4:03 PM
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