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[Update: Polls and comments are closed! Thanks for voting and hit up the front page tomorrow for the official crowning of The Ultimate Bashing Truck, then check back on Friday for the announcement of the giveaway winner and what he or she has won!]

[Update from Brian: I have to admit the excitement of the final March-Bashness round is killing us! Myself, Jeff, Cubby, Evan, Wrench, Adam and the rest of the gang are sitting here watching the screens and counting down till midnight! I can’t thank you all enough for casting your votes! The kind words about how we ran it, (not just asking for votes and then picking a motorcycle) and emails have been awesome!

The back and forth today between the two trucks has been insane! I couldn’t believe it when the count was around 630 votes and they were tied!! We really do appreciate all of our fans and the support! Thank you all! ]

[Update: Apparently there's some morons people out there still that don't know that we can track every vote that happens on these polls.  Spamming the poll with a few dozen votes for your favorite truck is just going to make us mad.  Alright Adam, we still rolled back your votes, but apology accepted.]

Round 3 of March Bash-ness was an exciting one to watch.  Was Traxxas going to make the final?  Would the 5B knock off the Slash 4×4 and guarantee the March Bash-ness Crown went to HPI even before the last round?  Around the office we were all on the edge of our seats as those two battled for a spot in the final round.  Lucky for Traxxas, the fans came out and rallied around the short course master.  The Slash 4×4 took an early lead and never gave it up, though the 5B did battle back a few times, it just didn’t have enough momentum to pass the Slash at the finish line.  The Savage Flux HP managed to do something no other truck could in this bracket, and that is fend off an orange and black ATTK from the Blitz.  It not only fended off the Blitz, the Savage Flux managed to completely dominate the voting, racing away with well over 2/3 of the vote.

And then there were two.

So it’s come down to this.  Savage Flux HP vs. Slash 4×4.  HPI Racing vs. Traxxas.  Two bashing superstar companies are facing off, and you get to decide which one offers the Ultimate Bashing Truck.  There’s no telling who’s going to win, but one thing we know is that it will be a hard fight to the very end.  This round of voting will go until 11:59pm CDT, March 30th.  The winner will be crowned on the 31st.  This is it, the big showdown, the final faceoff, the last dance, [insert last cliche here].  Who will win?

Giveaway info: We know why you’re all here, you want to win something.  Here’s how to get your name in the hat.  The comments on this post are open, vote in the poll below, then drop down to the comments section and leave us a note, make sure you enter a valid email address in the email box.  You must leave a comment to be entered! The comments section will close at the same time as the poll, 11:59pm CDT, March 30th, no entries will be accepted after that time.  After the poll and comments are closed, we’ll collect all the names and a random commenter will be chosen from all who entered.  We will announce the winner soon after.  The prize has yet to be determined.  If the Savage Flux wins, then HPI will be offering up a new truck, though not necessarily a Savage Flux HP.  If the Slash 4×4 wins, Traxxas will be offering up one of their trucks, though not necessarily a Slash 4×4.  Rules: Only one entry per person, a valid email address is required, you must be 13 years of age or older, or have your parent or legal guardian enter for you.  Keep the comments civil, no flame wars.

We would very much like to thank HPI Racing and Traxxas for their support of March Bash-ness, without either of them this wouldn’t have been the success it’s been.  And we wouldn’t have an awesome prize to give away.  So make sure you give them some gratitude when you get a chance.

After you’ve voted, make sure you help spread the word via Twitter, FaceBook, and email!  It’s because we have a huge, dedicated, and growing audience that we can put on events and giveaways like this.  The more people you convert to the Dark Side, the more stuff we can give away!

So without further ado, if you’re on the home page click the Read More button to start voting, else, scroll down and get your click on.


HPI Racing Savage Flux HP vs. Traxxas Slash 4x4

  • Savage Flux HP (51%, 482 Votes)
  • Slash 4x4 (49%, 456 Votes)

Total Voters: 938

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300 Comments

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  1. Kevin's mouth spewed forth:

    This is an awesome contest. I love it. Cool to watch it progress vs. just having a Readers choice award and not knowing runner ups, etc.

  2. Chuck commented thusly:

    I love my Slash 4×4 but I love my cousins Flux even more!

  3. Kubo attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I’m proud owner of Savage Flux. Hope HPI is gonna win :)

  4. biff opened their gaping maw and spake:

    traxxas all the way!

  5. Scott attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    No matter which one wins, they are both great trucks… Sure the Traxxas has a few down falls, but so does the HPI. This competition couldnt be any better… Cant wait to see the results!

  6. Josh commented thusly:

    Its a hard choice but I am going to have to go with the savage flux.

  7. Johan broke a vow of silence to say:

    Go Traxxas!

  8. Michael said:

    I have both, but I think both trucks are great. Going with the Flux because I think the Savage is a better basher than the Slash4x4. The Slash is better for track, but all around bashing ill go with the Flux!

  9. Luis Herrera said:

    SAVAGE FLUX FOR LIFE! HPI POR VIDA!

  10. Rod's mouth spewed forth:

    HPI = Horrifyingly Powerful Inventions

  11. Jonah proclaimed on this day:

    the extreme power of the flux makes it my choice. any car that can do standing backflips is a win in my book!

  12. Damir Vranjes broke a vow of silence to say:

    GO HPI!!!

  13. Rick Baker said this nonsense:

    March Bash-Ness is the Best! Go Traxxas!

  14. Bob Mahon's mouth spewed forth:

    WANT POWER, GO WITH HPI SAVAGE FLUX. AWESOME

  15. Nate said:

    Thanks for this awesome chance sponsors.

  16. Gandhar opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Slash 4×4 all the way.THE BEST RTR PACKAGE.PERIOD.Really good car.A good mic of performance and with a few modifications,can make for a racer too.Voting for the slash because of the above reasons,plus,its a very versatile car.SCT to buggy within hours.And finally,I’ve got one and its my first RC. :D

  17. Jonathan opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Hpi all the way there flux is the best basher made todate I love mine and would never trade it for ease of use and all around tough truck that can master any terrain not just the track

  18. Laurie Massie said:

    Love HPI, awesome product!

  19. Brian attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Cool website and an awesome contest. I was pulling for the Baja but it does have a limited following due to size and cost.

  20. Andrew Hoyt attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I have not been in the hobby very long, but from what I have read and seen these are both very tough and very fast trucks. Both HPI and Traxxas have won in my eyes.

  21. Carolina's mouth spewed forth:

    I really like the monster truck!

  22. adam opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Let them have a round of tug of war and the one that loses get blown up. Poor little slash its gonna go BOOOOMMM

  23. Carlos Mata said this nonsense:

    my first and only r/c has been my baby the HPI E-Firestorm 10T i LOVE HPI and this contest is awesome primarily because HPI is winning haha, i would love to have a Savage Flux it looks like it can take a major beating, if i’de won this contest it would be AWESOME, but goodluck to each and everyone that enters

  24. Mike broke a vow of silence to say:

    Both of these trucks are awesome in their own right. I would probably bye a savage over a slash, only because of the way I like to play with these trucks!

  25. Matt Wunder proclaimed on this day:

    Go traxxas 4×4

  26. Ray Bradshaw's mouth spewed forth:

    I own a savage x 4.6 and a slash 4×4, both are super trucks. But far as the bashing for a I’ll have to go with the savage. It’s ground clearance and stability is awesome!!!

  27. Xochitl V. said this nonsense:

    HPI has the one of the best trucks!!!!! My neighbor has 4×4 but he always comes and asked my husband about our HPI trucks….. :)

  28. Maria attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Go HPI!

  29. Travis's mouth spewed forth:

    I am a proud owner of savage xl 5.9 and I know what the savage is all about. Hpi all the way to the end.

  30. Robbie Burchfield said:

    I think it’s going to be a close race. Both truck going to have there strengths and weekness thru out the course but I think the slash 4×4 will take it in the end

  31. Jozef's mouth spewed forth:

    HPI 4ever! :)

  32. Mario Frechette attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    FLUX rules

  33. jakub proclaimed on this day:

    Flux is way better than slash..

  34. David Mayle said this nonsense:

    Great contest guys. Keep up the good work. Guys always keep me up to date on new products and reviews.

  35. Nitro said this nonsense:

    GO SLASH!

  36. Will attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Slash 4×4 all the way!

  37. Victor Asencio attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Woohoo! HPI VS Traxxas! Two of the biggest RC companies collide! I like both!

  38. Greg said this nonsense:

    The Slash 4×4 is great and all, but for out of the box bashing, the Savage Flux is definitely better.

  39. Lele said:

    Savage Flux. Build though. Traxxas sux big time

  40. Wrench said this nonsense:

    Has anyone seen my brain? I can’t find it any where.

  41. Daryl Hill broke a vow of silence to say:

    The slash is a more useable beast.

  42. kade proclaimed on this day:

    Slash all the way! Hope i win!!!:)

  43. Larry Webster said:

    I own them both, but at the end of the day I would take the flux over the slash.

  44. mato's mouth spewed forth:

    HPI all the way!!

  45. Fan opened their gaping maw and spake:

    The Slash is a great vehicle but the poor little guy doesn’t stand a chance against the beast that is the Savage Flux. I was very surprised to see the E-Revo fall to the Blitz… I’d like to see a 1/16-1/18th scale bash up next.

  46. mike said:

    Both are great badgers but had to vote for the better

  47. Alexander Nielsen said this nonsense:

    great idea to let us vote on all the different cars, and then see how it goes, I personal think that’s hpi Savage FLUX wins, and as i can see when i has voted, it also has the most votes.

    my thoughts.

    the flux looks better and meaner
    the flux is more durable
    the flux is more off road and extreme jumps
    the slash is better on the track with small jumps

    Eventually The Flux is more me. I will make big jumps and driving off road.

  48. Tony Bennett's mouth spewed forth:

    Glad I found BigSquidRC.com. I love to bash and you have two great trucks in the finals.

  49. JERAMY broke a vow of silence to say:

    I own a slash 4×4 and think its a great truck for just about anything you want to do, but would like to try a savage flux as long as it is waterproofed.

  50. Lex proclaimed on this day:

    Awesome contest!

  51. koyota93's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash all the way!!!

  52. miguel said this nonsense:

    I’ve never had a slash before but my flux owned all!!

  53. MikeH1126 proclaimed on this day:

    Great Contest, can’t wait to see the winner?

  54. Doug commented thusly:

    Savage Flux all the way!

  55. Carol Welch said:

    I want to win!

  56. fletch attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    sucks the blitz got blitzed

  57. Carol Welch attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Go Savage Flux

  58. MARVET BROWN said:

    owned a slash pe it was great.

  59. DUSTIN WILSON said this nonsense:

    BOTH ARE AWESOME TRUCKS1111

  60. Mark DiFabio's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash 4×4 is an amazing SCT, but the Savage is very impressive and leaves very little to be desired. Hard to choose, but I remained loyal and voted for the under dog :)

  61. Brody Malsom commented thusly:

    C’mon Slash!!!! Thanks for putting on this great contest Big Squid.

    Let’s GIVE’R Traxxas Fans!!! Whooo!

  62. Dan attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    This is one awesome contest!

  63. Shawn commented thusly:

    Nothing beats Traxxas. Nothing.

  64. Ronald Griffith's mouth spewed forth:

    Hpi and flux all the way..i have owned the erbe also and I love the way hpi builds their professional grade rc

  65. 22erbe proclaimed on this day:

    As a owner of a E-Revo Brushless ill have to stay in the family and say slash.

  66. Tinman said:

    awesome contest! Go Traxxas!

  67. Jeff Robichaud broke a vow of silence to say:

    Traxxas Slash 4×4 all the way!!! This is one of the most versitle platforms on the market. From Short Course monster to a Monster truck, buggie and many more forms in a short time. Love the truck. GO TRAXXAS !!!!!!!!!

  68. chaz said:

    I too own a savage flux and it it just awesome!

  69. Rowdy Yates said:

    Though I own a slash 4×4 and love It’s bashability, I had to cast my vote for the savage flux!

  70. Peter Robichaud commented thusly:

    I love this contest!!! The voting for your faviorte truck and seeing the live results and votes stack up. I love it!! Go TRAXXAS!!!!

  71. Amanda commented thusly:

    Thanks Big squid RC for the awesome contest! :)

  72. Brian said:

    Haha Do I see a Butler? Awesome guys! Battle ON!

  73. DRJ said this nonsense:

    I like the way march bash-ness was done & I think you guys should use this set up again. Big Squid is the Best!!!

  74. Adam Bailey broke a vow of silence to say:

    This was a great contest except for two things. 1) why were there multiple versions of the same vehicle? Having a Savage up against another Savage seems a bit off to me. 2) The HPI 5B was robbed and I demand a recount Brian!

  75. Samuel Jung commented thusly:

    the savage flux is an awesome bashing ride. The trigger is very sensitive and there’s a lot of kick when you start off. I went with 2-3s lipos to run this but in hind sight, probably should have gotten some 2s lipos as well for better control. this thing is insane!

  76. Adam proclaimed on this day:

    I hear both are awesome, but for bashing…
    Savage FLUX all the way!!

  77. Michael said:

    Savage flux is going to win HPI Racing all the way HPI racer Curacao

  78. Scott attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Slash 4×4 aginst HPI savage flux NO CONTEST ! savage all the way ! I have played with both and own a savage flux. The savage is an animal the slash is a stuffed animal !

  79. Miguel commented thusly:

    Slash 4×4 is going to Tear it up!, Best selling truck and Truck of the year… can you say more?

  80. Fox said:

    GO SLASH!!!!!

    This is more intense Mike Tyson Vs Rocky… who will win?

  81. Kristy said this nonsense:

    My husband has an Erevo and a Slash and I have a Flux, we always argue about which one is better, of course I always win… every argument lol ;)

  82. Angel broke a vow of silence to say:

    Slash 4×4 will be the winner or im deleting bigsquidrc from my bookmarks !

  83. Kenneth Cline opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Keep up the good work guys. I love Bigsquid.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  84. Jason's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash 4×4 is indestructible !!!

  85. Peter Balitski attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Great idea for a survey and contest! Big Squid rules!

  86. Alan B broke a vow of silence to say:

    Go SAVAGE!

  87. Daniel mcarthur's mouth spewed forth:

    I think they both deserve a win but I haunt driven a flux so I’m with traxxas

  88. odell ross's mouth spewed forth:

    hpi is awesome and they have done a great job with the flux systems.

  89. Billy opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Go Savage!!!!!

  90. jason said:

    go traxxas

  91. Marthann Burchfield said:

    I don’t know much about R/C trucks but I know my husband wants this truck and we can’t afford it but I figure it must be fast cause he always wants the best

  92. Chris said:

    Traxxas all the way!

  93. Billy attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I wish i culd get an rc car but i cant afford it,and i cant get a job cause i have epilepsey, I got a freind who lets me drive his and its always fun but it just makes me want one more and more everytime, but when you aint really ever had nuthin u kinda get used to wishin you culd have somethin.

  94. David broke a vow of silence to say:

    Slash, innovation at its finest!

  95. jacob crawford commented thusly:

    slash 4×4 is gunna take it.posted on the forum hoping 4×4 lovers will vote.

  96. Scott Cruse commented thusly:

    Traxxas all the way !

  97. jacob crawford opened their gaping maw and spake:

    4×4 is going to win…cmon traxxas fans

  98. jacob crawford broke a vow of silence to say:

    4×4 slash

  99. Shalamar said:

    Gotta go for the Slash… I love mine.

  100. impulsegto proclaimed on this day:

    Savage Flux… ba da bing, ba da boom.

  101. Chris said this nonsense:

    I have the Slash 4×4. Fun truck for sure at the track and around the house.

  102. Big Al's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash 4×4 the Greatest !!!!

  103. Barry Taylor proclaimed on this day:

    great idea for a contest guys!

  104. Shane proclaimed on this day:

    Great contest just in time to get every one revved up for spring.

  105. James Thomas opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I have a Savage Flux and a Slash 4×4. Although I do love my Slash, the Savage is the ULTIMATE BASHER!!

  106. xerxes said this nonsense:

    i nevr evn drove a hpi vehicle. but since i hate traxxas ill vote 4 da savage

  107. Franky's mouth spewed forth:

    Both trucks are great! traxxas 4×4 great for beginners and more controllable in my opinion. But the flux is just insane madness!

  108. Dave broke a vow of silence to say:

    Slash 4×4 all the way

  109. John Janson said:

    I own a couple nitro trucks but nothing compares to the power and speed the HP Flux has.

  110. Chris said:

    This is a sweet contest!!! I hope the savage flux wins : )

  111. Phillip Parcell said:

    I love my slash!! Best RC truck I ever had!!!

  112. Jeremy said:

    Go Slash!

  113. Cody attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    It’s all about the Savage baby!!

  114. Zane opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I drove a Slash 4×4 once and I loved it. With only changing suspension and tires it can go from a basher to a racer to a monster truck to a street car easily. And the Velineon system is crazy fast and it has amazing handling

  115. luke opened their gaping maw and spake:

    SLASH 4X4 RULEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

  116. SlashFreak7 said:

    lets go traxxas!

  117. Julian said:

    Both trucks rock! But there can only be one winner, the one who started it all SLASH 4X4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  118. Richard Will's mouth spewed forth:

    I own 2 Slash 4X4s & use them to race informally with friends usually in gravel soccer fields. The trucks are amazingly tough and have survived many high speed collisions with other vehicles & immovable objects such as goal posts. Thanks Traxxas for building a quality product.

  119. josh opened their gaping maw and spake:

    the slash must win this! it’s too good for second place

  120. maxxwork's mouth spewed forth:

    theres only “one” bash-truck,…the HPI Savage Flux HP. Okay the Slash 4×4 is nice, realy nice,…but it is not a “Flux” so all in all,… the answer is = HPI Savage Flux HP

  121. Robert opened their gaping maw and spake:

    The Savage line of trucks are still at the top of my all-time favorite R/Cs EVER. I still own my original Savage SS, back when it was first released!! I think HPI engineered a real Maxx killer and still is.

  122. rchoi's mouth spewed forth:

    I had six hpis and one traxxas… I am currently building ese… go hp!

  123. Michael S said this nonsense:

    Go HPI!!! you can do it… lol

  124. Magnus said:

    Slash is a great car, just love the design!

  125. David attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    We want more bashness!!! Go HPI!!!

  126. Mike said:

    Slash 4×4 is a beast!!! Thank you Bigsquidrc for making this contest, never have I been so anxious about a competition. I hope Traxxas comes out on top

  127. mike said this nonsense:

    my son would love to have one of these.

  128. Ben Wise said this nonsense:

    I plan on getting a Slash 4×4 to go along with my Nitro Revo!!

  129. Choppermech11 said this nonsense:

    Slash 4X4 !!!!! It will win…

  130. Carlos broke a vow of silence to say:

    Slash 4×4 the best truck ever.

  131. Dodo said:

    go HPI

  132. Will Childers broke a vow of silence to say:

    Go Traxxas!

  133. Jozef said:

    :)

  134. Glenn Mendoza opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Traxxas FTW!

  135. JQ broke a vow of silence to say:

    Traxxas 4X4!!!

  136. Kikuchi attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I so wish i can watch this live. Slash 4×4 you are my favorite!

  137. Ronald commented thusly:

    I hope there wil also be a racer contest

  138. Dustin Wilson's mouth spewed forth:

    I want to win!!!

  139. Bart said:

    I have both….Flux WINS in a BASHING THROWDOWN! These 2 vehicles deserve to be in the finals!!!! These 2 are the favs in my fleet.
    -PABA60

  140. Bobby Torregrosa broke a vow of silence to say:

    Go Slash!!!

  141. Josh attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Go Slash!

  142. Rick broke a vow of silence to say:

    I voted Slash because I have one, just getting back into RC’s. Ex-hornet, lunchbox, TA RC10 owner. If HPI wants to send me a Flux to compare…I’m good with that… ;-)

  143. jay falcone said:

    savages are pretty hard to break but slashes are two.but id take the savage because of the ground clearance.but i like the slash 2.

  144. Brian's mouth spewed forth:

    HPI and Traxxas are both great RC companies. I have wanted the Slash for awhile now, but don’t have the money to buy it. Some I hope…

  145. cody barrons said:

    Go flux

  146. mac said:

    Multiple backflips and numerous cartwheels with no no broken parts; Slash 4×4 FTW.

  147. kyle said:

    wow two great trucks made it to the final round.

  148. Jared said:

    This has been an awesome battle, but…GO TRAXXAS!!

  149. Bill commented thusly:

    TRAXXAS ALL THE WAY!! THIS WAS A COOL CONTEST. HOPE I WIN… YEAH CLOUD!!! I MEAN, YEAH TRAXXAS… :}

    • Bart proclaimed on this day:

      FLUX! Notice anyone that has owned both picks the flux. I think that speaks for itself.

  150. John commented thusly:

    - I just got a Slash after seeing them at my local track!
    - I’ve switched from a REVO 3.3, and can’t wait to get at ‘er!

  151. Forest attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Go HPI… Love that truck! Savage is awesome basher…much better than Slash. :)

  152. Skyler said:

    love the slash.easy to drive, great stock setup,love the center diff

  153. messiah1 said:

    This has been an awesome event and I hope to see alot more of them. Some great vehicles and a few hard choices. Thanks Big Squid RC.

  154. Josh opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Neat idea for a contest, good luck to all those that enter!

  155. Arakon opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Only had great experiences with the Traxxas trucks, so my vote goes to the 4×4.

  156. alex said this nonsense:

    Traxxas came back!!!!!!!!!

  157. Nick attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I love to see the Slash 4X4 on the come back keep it going!

  158. multi-bash said:

    For me, its got to be the slash. Scale looks, super bashible design and parts are always in stock at my LHS.

  159. Justin attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I love my Traxxas Slash! Great contest.

  160. Steve commented thusly:

    Love my slash its strait up indestructable

  161. John broke a vow of silence to say:

    Slash for the win!

  162. Michael Archambault said:

    they’re both so awesome! But the flux wins it for me!

  163. Rocky proclaimed on this day:

    Traxxas FTW!!

  164. Justin opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Traxxas rules!

  165. Alex broke a vow of silence to say:

    This contest is awsome have never seen anything like this before.

  166. Luis Bustamante said this nonsense:

    GO HEAD SLASH 4×4

  167. Steve proclaimed on this day:

    I vote traxxas! Traxxas slash is in my opinion an excellent truck, and will probably be neck and neck with the savage… But in the end come in for the win!

  168. Kevin proclaimed on this day:

    Traxxas, Traxxas, TRAXXAS!!!

  169. James Lowry said:

    Slash 4×4 all the way

  170. Ed said:

    After owning several HPI vehicles and then moving on to the Traxxas brand, I’m positive I won’t be moving away from the Traxxas brand. It simpliy rocks!

  171. Joey attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Gotta love them Traxxas products…

  172. Darren Thompson commented thusly:

    traxxas has my vote! go slash!

  173. Aravan said:

    both are great trucks, but in the end one can only win, and i think it will be the slash since it has more versatility.

  174. Brett said:

    Traxxas Fan all the way… I have loved every single Traxxas vehicle I’ve owned. Go Traxxas!

  175. Kevin B. commented thusly:

    Traxxas… duh, winning!

  176. 02TAC's mouth spewed forth:

    Go Traxxas! T bad teh 4×4 Pede was knocked out early as it is one of the most versital vehicles yet!

  177. Rick Clark commented thusly:

    Just purchased a new Basher yesterday, Traxxas E-Revo B.E.

  178. Matthew said this nonsense:

    I love the flux its just people dont make races for them nor they are waterproof So LET THE SLASH WIN!!!

  179. Kenneth K said:

    hpi for the win the ultimate basher

  180. Carl R broke a vow of silence to say:

    Flux best all around basher. Slash is a great vehicle but suffers from low ground clearance in the areas that I bash.

  181. Julian proclaimed on this day:

    Yeah! Go Traxxas! Ain’t called Fastest name in RC for nothing!!

  182. Sandra Hazewinkel said:

    This is typed by my 12 year old son (Floris Hazewinkel):

    Awesome contest guys! As soon as I saw March Bash-Ness, I was hooked! I’m really excited! Maybe I’l win, It would be fun! You Rock!:)

  183. Julian proclaimed on this day:

    Love Traxxas! Solid trucks!

  184. Josh's mouth spewed forth:

    This is making my mind melt slowly, as the overload of awesome and conflicting thoughts are causing it to overheat. On one hand, I sure do love my 4×4. On the other hand, dang the Flux is over the top goodness.

    Heck, I’m going with the Savage, its just so much bash. -ness. -sauce. I don’t know.

  185. Michael attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I love them both but the slash more

  186. freddy commented thusly:

    honestly, a slash in the same contest with a savage flux? blastphemy, lol.

  187. Ben Ruskin said:

    Both are great trucks however I hope traxxas wins. I love ever truck I’ve ever owned by them espically my slash 4×4!!goo traxxas!!

  188. Amanda proclaimed on this day:

    Traxxas Please!

  189. Mikey opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I want to go with the slash 4×4. i dont own won but i wish i did!

  190. Terry opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Having a blast with my Slash 4×4!

  191. not_a_hunter opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I voted against traxx-ass, because they endorse killing animals on their forums.

  192. Alyssa Robichaud broke a vow of silence to say:

    I own a traxxas Slash 4×4 and it is the best truck I have owned
    Traxxas ALL THE WAY!!!

  193. Jason K said this nonsense:

    Slash rocks, Traxxas rocks, they have the best customer service, aftermarket support, and event promotions.
    Big Squid RC is the best period. Long live Big Squid!!!!You guys are the supreme best in the biz. Keep up the great work bro!!

  194. Micah said:

    Go TRAXXAS!!!

  195. Marshall G.'s mouth spewed forth:

    Slash all the way for me. Low broke parts count is the way I go.

  196. Dave's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash 4×4 all the way.

  197. Steven opened their gaping maw and spake:

    HPI is the best!!

  198. Mike opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I’ll have to say the Slash 4×4. It’s a BEAST of a truck!

  199. Dave said:

    I love my slash 4×4. But seriously, that Mike Jenkins guy on the box couldve used a stand-in model.

  200. bob said this nonsense:

    split on this one….bashers???sc vrs monstertruck not mached upto well..gonna stick with the slash

  201. bob attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    slash 4×4 all the way

  202. Dane attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I hope the flux wins, it’s hard to compare 2 completely different trucks, but i think in bashing that a savage can do anything the slash could do and a whole lot more due to it’s size.

  203. Joe commented thusly:

    The Slash 4×4 is an awesome car, but the Savage Flux is indestructible! It is the Basher’s Dream!

  204. Matthew Guetter commented thusly:

    hi

  205. Kyle attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Hopefully the slash 4×4 wins!! I really like traxxas.

  206. Chad Witkowski attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    love that FLUX.

  207. Andrew M said:

    I never had either of them but the savage flux looks a million times better than the slash. Hpi for the win!!!

  208. Jack C said:

    Pick me

  209. RYAN's mouth spewed forth:

    TRAXXAS SLASH 4X4 AWESOME

    • jonathan attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

      exactly right couldent have said it better myself

  210. Danen Graham's mouth spewed forth:

    Even if the slash wins, Big Squid needs to sack up and give the win to the Flux. Beacuse this whole thing was just a joke/test, they knew all along what the best BASHER was. The Flux.

    • Jeff proclaimed on this day:

      You need to relax and quit flaming everybody you disagree with.

      • Danen Graham said this nonsense:

        Flux you, Go Flux yourself, Fluxoff, Make like a tree and get the Flux out of here. Fluxit

  211. Danen Graham broke a vow of silence to say:

    Until the Flux is about 20% higher on the votes, its flame on in this bish.

  212. Jason Brett said:

    Savage Flux, HPI all the way!

  213. bob bator opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Tough choice, but I went with the Savage Flux. That truck was a long time coming and paved the way for other brushless monsters.

  214. JRod attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Flux FTW.

  215. dyehard said:

    The Slash is a great track truck, But this is March Bash-ness not March Tack-ness! Savage Flux all the way man. I am a proud Flux HP owner!!!

  216. Nick vaughn broke a vow of silence to say:

    slash 4×4 is the bomb

  217. anthony opened their gaping maw and spake:

    this woul be my first RC , i want it !!!! thank you bigsquidRC YA?

  218. Marines Chaparro opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I love RC!

  219. JRod opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Go Flux.

  220. Craig proclaimed on this day:

    The Savage Flux HP is one unFLUXing believable beast!

  221. Samuel Rosario attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I always like rc cars, is a lot of fun.

  222. Pat commented thusly:

    I LOVE this truck. I have been out of the hobby quite a few years and this is the truck I have been waiting for to bring me back. Slash 4×4 Ultimate edition.

  223. Udit Naik attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Flux all the way. Can handle any kind of savagery (no pun intended) or brutality inflicted on it.

  224. Bjorgvom said this nonsense:

    OMG. my vote puts Savage upto 1 behind! >.< common SAVAGE!!!

  225. jeffrey malara said:

    I am a huge fan of the slash! Traxxas came out with a true gem! Good luck Traxxas!!

  226. john proclaimed on this day:

    no contest comparing a great truck to a radio shack toy. HPI SAVAGEFLUX ALL THE WAY

  227. carlos commented thusly:

    My brother told me bout this hoping for the 4×4 to win, go traxxas!

  228. jake attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Come on slash 4X4!!!! you got this! lol ive driven both trucks, and the slash 4×4 is my pick!

  229. Ben said:

    seems its apple and banana comparison, but still got a good sense that a RC truck that has the most durability and madness that stand out. I’m proud of my Flux HP, easy to maintain, loads of fun to drive and hike, on top of all had such a fantastic customer service that i had experienced. FLUX is more than FTW, and walking tall

  230. Bin broke a vow of silence to say:

    FLUX FTW

  231. Leif said:

    The Slash is the way to go in my opinion. Excellent rig.

  232. Julianne said:

    HPI Rocks!

  233. Big Al proclaimed on this day:

    Go Slash 4×4

  234. Kevin broke a vow of silence to say:

    Both are worthy, but I choose the Traxxas Slash 4×4.

  235. Kevin proclaimed on this day:

    Both are worthy but I chhoose the Traxxas Slash 4×4.

  236. joker's mouth spewed forth:

    so close who will win? SAVAGE FLUX :)

  237. Ron Patania broke a vow of silence to say:

    Thanks for the chance!!
    What a sweet contest as well

  238. Will commented thusly:

    Let the Flux reign!!!!! Long live the King of bash “SAVAGE”

  239. Jer proclaimed on this day:

    A slash 4×4 for me, at least I can take it to the track after bashing.

  240. bullseye0169 said:

    By far the better truck…. By far…

  241. Silent D's mouth spewed forth:

    HPI and Flux HP = awesome

  242. James opened their gaping maw and spake:

    My E-savage needs to be replaced by a Savage Flux!

  243. Dave attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    Traxxas, all the way, im not against hpi but in this case, i like the slash.

  244. Tom opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Flux is the way to go!

  245. Rollerman's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash is cool & I like mine okay, but a bigger fan of the monster type trucks…..so Flux it is.

  246. listen proclaimed on this day:

    hope they set several challenges, to show the best over all basher

  247. Traxxas2007 proclaimed on this day:

    I voted & I love the Slash 4×4!!

  248. dustingwhale said this nonsense:

    Slash FTW! Drives like a bat out of hell and looks awesome!

  249. Chris attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    both nice cars but i thought the slash was gonna win haha

  250. Joey's mouth spewed forth:

    Great contest.. I’ve bashed my Slash 4×4 harder than any other vehicle I’ve owned and It keeps coming back for more.. It was a great way to get back into this hobby after being away for more than 15 years.

  251. taka's mouth spewed forth:

    Amazing car

  252. Tyler Vetter opened their gaping maw and spake:

    TRAXXAS 4×4 FTW! Only 26 votes behind, common traxxas fans vote now!

  253. rhys de jager said this nonsense:

    flux ftw! can out bash the slash anyday!

  254. Robert's mouth spewed forth:

    Have a slash 4×4 and would buy another.

  255. Wes's mouth spewed forth:

    traxxas here!

  256. J1A1H broke a vow of silence to say:

    Awesome Contest. Two Great RCs! I am a flux owner, but how can they compare these two trucks that are not even in the same league? HPI FTW!!!

  257. Bash broke a vow of silence to say:

    I did love my slash til I got a HPI flux .There is nothing it wont do when it comes to bashing!!!!!!!FLUXin and never looking back!!

  258. george silliman said:

    hard choice between the two….

  259. Brett said:

    A slash can not keep up with a savage in bashing. I own a flux and the power and durability is simply amazing. Go HPI!!!

  260. Genghis Ken broke a vow of silence to say:

    My friend has a Savage and I have a Slash 4×4. We bash em on a BMX track, His truck is good, but Mines better! Better Looking, better driving and just as sick! Plus the Slash is indestructible! He has broken twice and my indestructible Slash is still going strong! Even after getting the BIG BIG JUMP badly wrong and cartwheeling at full speed. I let him drive my Slash after his Savage broke and now he’s jonesing for a Slash 4×4. It’s gonna be his next truck!

  261. evan's mouth spewed forth:

    4×4 is way better

  262. Robert broke a vow of silence to say:

    +1 for slash 4×4

  263. jacob crawford broke a vow of silence to say:

    awsome contest

  264. DJ commented thusly:

    I would have to go with the Slach 4×4 its a great truck.

  265. Wes's mouth spewed forth:

    I have used Slash parts in some of my builds, but never owned an actual Slash. It would be fun to have one to beat around before comps!

  266. PoonersRaceways said:

    This contest is A W E S O M E!!!!! Rc Car Actions “readers choice” awards are total bullshit and fake.

  267. Tyler said:

    Loved the slash but the flux blew me away

  268. Tom proclaimed on this day:

    Awesome competition! Good luck to all competitors.

  269. mike opened their gaping maw and spake:

    go traxxas

  270. stikup artist attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    I have both and the savage flux is the freshest.

  271. Dan opened their gaping maw and spake:

    monster truck 4 ever

  272. Dean proclaimed on this day:

    I’m gonna vote flux

  273. Cole Phillips opened their gaping maw and spake:

    HPI knows their stuff when it comes to making a truck that can just bash and come back for more. Can’t wait to see the results.

  274. Jacqueline Ortiz said this nonsense:

    I only have a crawler, so I need a little bit of more power, to be faster than my boyfriend.

  275. Bruce's mouth spewed forth:

    I just bought a Slash and it is great! plus its waterproof so i can rip around in the snow!

  276. allanrr commented thusly:

    flux all the way!!!

  277. Ben broke a vow of silence to say:

    seen both of them, love them both. u cant go wrong with either

  278. Marcus Martinez said:

    I don’t have either vehicle nor have I kept up with much since I got back into the hobby.

    Just by the past experiences of mine with the two companies, I’d go for the HPI.

  279. dave lopez said:

    traxxas 4×4 all around best for all your needs speed,bash,race and FUN!

  280. Chris broke a vow of silence to say:

    Love my savage. Built like a tank, bashes like a tank

  281. Kage opened their gaping maw and spake:

    I might be cutting this close!
    11:42! Oh man IN BEFORE THE LOCK!
    Haha, this one will be close!

  282. Johan opened their gaping maw and spake:

    Go Traxxas go!

  283. Hugo broke a vow of silence to say:

    I am a Traxxas fan so the Slash is my fav. Thanks for the chance!

  284. Alex's mouth spewed forth:

    Traxxas Rules!!

  285. Gary Stiteler Jr. attempted to articulate the following, but failed:

    awsome contest to go along with march madness. hopefully the flux whens because I love Hpi’s stuff always have had there stuff and it is really durable and always does well. I mean look what won the no limit rc world finals at diggers dungeon one of my buddies and his savage (Jimmy Zirk). thanks again for putting this awsome contest on for us. also the flux is just ridiculous i have seen it do triple standing backflips now talk about power that thing has it. good luck to everyone that enetered.

  286. Yuri said:

    Go HPI. Best bashers brand ever :)

  287. Ramon Gavinio said:

    HPI FTW!

  288. Richard's mouth spewed forth:

    Slash! I have hit a bollard with mine fully wound out on 2s and drove away from it.

  289. Paul McGrath proclaimed on this day:

    Slash 4×4 comon!!!:D

  290. Paul McGrath said this nonsense:

    Traxxas is great, The 4×4 is very reliable and trustworthy
    Comon WWWWWWWIIIIIINNNNNNN TRTTTRXAXXAXASASS

  291. mike said:

    slash all the way…………..