Their FASTEST & Most Expensive. The NEW Arrma Vorteks 3s BLX - It's Crazy!
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- It's AWESOME and FAST! But it's also more expensive than the other 3s range. My first bash, and I wasn't disappointed!
The New Arrma Vorteks 4x4 3s BLX is a Fast, Durable & Agile RC Car, but how does it compare to the rest of the Arrma range?
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We got ours yesterday, No complaints here, superb car!!!
I just ordered one phill, Thanks bud! the live and unboxing won me over..
Awesome... you'll not be disappointed
I got one a year ago and can't really fault it. The radio is a bit slow, but other than that she's all good. It certainly is FAST!
That was awesome Phil, you really let it rip . I’m really impressed with the truck. It took quite a beating and held up pretty well . Great video.
Cheers Eric
I’m thinking about getting this. I have the 3s blx granite with Traxxas receiver and TSM. It’s a must have for this and my granite. Stable, balanced and very very well on the handling
Great video and great personality lol continues to thrash the truck accidentally and says " what am I doing ?" So relatable 🤣🙌
Haha.... cheers dude. I don’t try to be some kind of RC Hero.... just a normal guy with at times.... poor reactions 🤣
I love mine. I have given it a thorough beating and the only things I have broken so far are just a couple plastic pieces, like the turning knuckle and the wheelie bar. I bent the motor plate but replaced it with something far better. I think it's well worth the price, and I got it for around the same price as the rest of the 3s lineup from Arrma. With a couple modifications, I'm sure you can make it do whatever you want - stronger springs, softer/larger wheels, speed gears can make it do anything you can imagine with a 1/10. I think this one is a win and a staple to whoever wants or has one.
Very informative, best video on this car thus far. Thanks for the video!
Thanks mate
If your worried about $50....... your not ready for this hobby yet😱🤣🥰😎
Yeah lol just buy a rustler 4x4
That is so true!😂
@@ivydome yeah buy a worse car for more. The rustler 4x4 is based off a quite old platform with many known issues. Electronics like to overheat and it’s overgeared out of the box. Less durable, more expensive, worse durability, worse radio, and worse electronics.
@@jacenbjork5190 true story.👍👍
@@ivydome thats trash
Sweet little run spot, nice jumps and soft landings 🤠🤙
Awesome bashing, Tomley! Great review! 😃
Pretty impressive little truck!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Cheers dude
Great vid, agree with what you said on price. I think they could have included alloy shocks instead of AVC which isn't needed on a 4wd stadium truck IMHO for the extra money
Yes, a little expensive. But still an awesome truck
"I wanna keep running it - it might catch fire - but it'll make a fun video"! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 funny fella! Funny!
Haha
No one can hate the arrma vortex its like a baby of arrma👶 i love it man❤👍🏽
I'm looking to get my first RC car and after reading up on LiPos and seeing how that had bent worried me! But my man knows what he doing!
Here in New Zealand it's the same price as the other Arrma 3s BLX range. I've ordered the Red one. I already have the Big Rock and wanted another Arrma 3s so timing is perfect. My Big Rock has survived where my JLB Cheetah and DHK Maximus couldn't. Arrma tough baby! It's going to be great!
Oh nice , I love Arrma !
I am a HUGE fan of this rig!!! Great running and testing. The price point will balance itself out when people have the chance to purchase one.
Yes, it is expensive, but I’d not say it’s overpriced really
Cheers... First detailed Vortex bash video 👍🏽🔥👌🏾
My favorite Rc fast and fun handles great out of the box.
Slow and steady wins the race 😊
Great test of the new arrma vorteks
Cheers dude
Glad you like it lad 😍
You did good..... 😎💅
Enjoyed the catch up on the "upgrades for the extra cash" nice touch mate. Shame the mount is still that soft blx one.
Thanks mate... it's a decent truck, but really not sure it's worth the extra over the likes of a Big Rock
@@TomleyRC I'd take the big rock for pure looks and save abit cash for a better motor mount.
Does the entire blx 3s line come with plastic planetary gears?
@@V8chump the input and ring gear as well as the spur is plastic. The planetary gears and output gears are metal just like all the v3 3S and 4S vehicles.
It's a pretty nice lil truck. Shocks def need a tune on em. Got a bounce in the front that needs to go away. But love the review. Your the one I like to watch first for an honest real review. Thanks.
Thanks mate. I think one of the shocks is low on oil... so need to have a look
@@TomleyRC hopefully some speed runs soon and love to see how it flies with the shock all tuned up
Really cool looking! Nice video! Thanks
No probs dude
Rustler killer😎
Definitely a RcMt10e competition love both
Think you need to enroll on the KT bashing school 😂
That would be a huge step backwards
or the tumble wuuummmble academy...
Is it wrong I'm still havin ptsd anxiety from the king kong battery test the other day? Cause I'm staring at that that little copper colored wheel juuuuust off to your left sir...😎...and I'm STILL SMILING!!!!!
Haha... 100% ok
You’re lucky to have a beautiful track like that nearby.
I think the controllability could be resolved by mounting granite or big rock tires. But i like how its more athletic rather than a top heavy granite.
Yeah BR or Granite wheels would work
That’s votex gets my vote that will keep up with a kraton 6s with ease!! Damn I want one!!
Yeah. It’s pretty fast!
Yeah the vortex gets my vote to bro I bought one this morning I get few days
Blaming the tyres for bad landings! "Not enough control in the air" Classic excuse! 😉 LOL. Great video mate.
Haha... at least I gave you a look at the bad landings haha... I could have edited them out
@@TomleyRC Honesty is always the best policy😉LOL. Plus is shows it can actually take a beating! 💥 👍🏻
Great video. What we really want to see is Arrma Vorteks Vs Traxxas Rustler VXL
Truck looks amazing 👍👍👌👌
It took so much beating that I think it was praying to go into a skate park instead 😆
Still, it's indeed very fast and with that lower standing it seemed a short course 🤔
Very Good 👌
Haha... it’s got to endure the Skate park next time!
Hello ! Very nice video ! Wonderful jumping session! 😁👍👍👍
Even though I have a Big Rock I'm loving this little beast. Was saving for the Xmaxx or 8S Kraton. But these little BLX are fun other than I'm on my 3rd BLX motor from bearing failures.
It is a fantastic truck, and you certainly won't be disappointed.
Get the xmaxx trust me....I went from a granite 3s blx to a xmaxx and it’s so much more capable everywhere you bash! Loved the granite and still have it but it’s been collecting dust lol
Stop wasting money on new motors and just replace the bearings. Its not that hard. Just be careful with the screws on the outside of the motor. They're standard instead of metric unlike everything else on the truck. Also, put tape over the little hole at the bottom of the slipper housing to keep dirt out.
@@ThaBootyBandit I actually did that with my first broken motor with Jim's Bearing. Horizon is good about sending me replacement without sending my old back. But I use that as my backup until the replacement comes.
@@slomango7927 thanks for the help. It's nice to have options when you go Bashing. I love my Maxx setup on 3.8 Badlands. So I know I'll love the Xmaxx
Nice review dude 😉
Well you sure gave it a durability test bud that's for sure 😀 looks good 👍
Sure did 😎
WE NEED A ARRMA VORTEX ROLLERRRRR PLZZZZZZZZ!!!!!
Looks a nice little rig, saving for a limitless so I'll need to let this one slide. Nice bashing mate!
Limitless is an excellent choice!
Hmm think I'm gonna save a bit longer and get a 6s Kraton. Or maybe see what Arrma release later in year
I honestly wouldn’t bash a stock k6s. I’d get a bash bar or m2c chassis before you send it, though my favorite part of running my RCs is ripping up some loose dirt so it’s great for that 😍
@@V8chump I'd only be doing small jumps, im certainly no rich duperbash 😄. I'd mainly be using it for ripping round the grass fields I have in my area
@@cliffjones9922 no point in getting a Kraton for just that, get a Traxxas Maxx for off-road ripping and jumps plus it’s cheaper and stronger
I have a feeling that the new upgrades and price increase for the 3s line will make the mega line a more fair option.
Prior, there was almost no reason on picking up the mega version when the 3s versions weren’t that far away in price. That is IF the megas stay in the same price range as they are now.
Yes, good point. I always thought the Mega’s were a little to close on pricing
IT'S ONLY $300, besides the MEGA line only works if you already have electronics laying around to put in it.........$170/$200 for a 550 brushed vs $300/$330 for a 55mph brushless YOU CAN'T BEAT IT
I have one now. I hope mine is half as durable as the one you were sending lol.
Thanks for this Phil, very useful. I was wavering about getting this despite the price but looking at it run, it doesn't really out perform the others in the range. I've got the other 4 3s cars and they are all excellent in their own way and the Vorteks looks great too but I don't think I need to have it as well. I might still change my mind though!
If you have the other 4... the only reason to get this would be to complete the collection. It's very much like the Big Rock
@@TomleyRC Yeah I was thinking that because for about a week I had the whole set and then they bloody well brought another one out!
Haha... you are not a real Fanboy until you have an entire range 😅
Just got my Kraton 6s v5 right before this one was released . Luv the power of 6s arrma Kraton 100c
I'm thank is crawling I know that for shore! NC MOUNTAINS 😄👍
I am with you. In a way it’s almost hard to justify the extra $200 for 6s. Then the Granite flys better. I am not sure where this fits. It’s got proline tires. A plus. Radio too. To me it’s the ultimate Big Rock. It’s worth the money. With bigger tires it’s perfect
This mite be my next truck
Body looks a lot stronger than the granite ! Nice review.
Controllable in the air :)
You is a KILLER Tomley!
Unreal stuff, Battery is also another Charge on You Son!
Who is the real Victim here?
Haha
Can you do a review on the brushed 4x2 version? Thinking about getting back into rc's but just want something slow for now then I'll probably make it brushless and 4wd I used to have a hyper sste but sold it when my daughter was born because I didn't really have any time to use it but now looking to get back into it.
Looks little like tea as maxx !!!!!!
On my list..looks fun..just ordered a kaiju...so maybe mid summer
I love it! Could you please take it to the same skate park where you tested the Big Rock?? I would love to see how they compare one to another cause I still can't decide if I want this or the Big Rock!
Yes, that’s the plan 😎👌
@@TomleyRC love it! Thanks, I will wait for this video!
EPIC! LOVE FROM American. Love the channel been sub for some time. Great Job very lively 🤜🤛👍
I have the Typhon 3s and Granite 3s, and haven't been super impressed with either as far as handling goes. Not sure if it's the remote that was included (might be resolved with the new radios they include now), or poor servos, but the response just seemed not very good and steering seems sloppy on both. Also, seemed like the punch level was way down, especially on the Granite, as it seemed to have to build up to the power. That said, this vehicle seems like a blast, and SUPER durable (as one would expect from Arrma, never had any complaints there). You certainly put it through its paces, tons of horrible landings, and it held up remarkably well. I would rather pay more for a 3s system that can handle the limited power, than buy a 6s vehicle that seems like it's tearing itself apart (My E-Revo I bought less than a month ago already killed the spur and rear drive cups). I may have to give Arrma another try.
when i replace the stock pinion with the speed pinion on my armor vortex 3s do i need to upgrade the spur
Looks durable bud 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yeah, pretty decent!
@@TomleyRC I've been thinking Senton 3s next maybe or traxxas not sure yet bud
It is a sweet ass truck! ❤️ the looks of it! For that kind of money though, I think I’d buy a Redcat Kaiju. As usual great viddles Phil⭐️👊🏼👍🏻
Thanks . Really informative vid. Helped me make my mind up . Much as I like the look of the vorteks I am going for the big rock, primarily I have to say on price
Wow u can go on ebay an get 5% off its 375 the same as big rock I just bought one this morning with tax it was 400
So!!??? Looking for my first Arrma. Overall what do you think? Big Rock Granite or Vortex? Great vid it takes a hiding
If you can afford it...get this, it's not really much different to the Big Rock, but it does have slightly better Electronics, and maybe a little better looking
Vortex 100%. The. Radio and proline makes sense. A granite is $319. For the extra get the latest greatest
Could u do a review on the YQW dune buggy roller
Cool RC, but I think I they should have put AVC on the Senton. Or and the Senton to me makes more sense.
Jang, Do I hear the Durability Montague playing
They are already on back order.
Half of them they gave away for free to CZcams shiller's
Arrmas live. Hard.
Id like to see how it runs with the Big Rock tires.
I like the senton but now I wanna wait before I buy one because arrma will probably update the senton soon with that servo and transmitter
Senton was my first 3s... really nice truck!
@@TomleyRC yeah i gotta get one haha
you really beat the crap out of it...but i took it pretty well.
Tomley please review hsp brontosauru no one ever bash test this im thinking about buying one thanks if you did it
Its trash.. u cant bash it
how much are extra rx's for that radio??? i was thinking of using that radio with other cars since it has gyro and traction control....thanks
Waiting for the new 4s models to see which one is a better option...
Where are some places in London where I can play w such cars?
Can confirm the granite is well worth it that thing is fast (fast enough to rip the tires apart...just happend to me lol) and is very robust it gets jumped and bashed and still goin strong
Granite is a good shout 👍
My 3s typhon is awesome. Only let downs so far are the rubbish servo and spektrum rx (in the fpv world we call spektrum "team failsafe").
Definitely interesting, have a Rustler VXL 4x4, so won't be spending cash on this. Looks very durable, though!
Check those diffs. Sound clicky! Looks good. Don't think I'd get one for that money tho. I have a big rock so MT10 would be my choice for value I think
Only one in the comments that caught that. Could also be a backed off pinion.
Wicked little truck. Do i spy a CEN Reeper next to your trolley?
This very handsome is a little smaller than big rock isn't it?
Tomley, could u test hnr mars pro? Please
Not seen much of it... I’ll take a look
@@TomleyRC thx
Hello Tomley. Out of the Big Rock and Vorteks, which do you feel is the overall more durable and better allrounder for all terrain? And is there any other rc you'd rec?
Love the video as always!! Can’t decided between the big rock and the team associated mt10 and an extra Lipo for the same money. Do you think the arrmas worth the extra ? 👍🏻
The Big Rock is a decent RC... if money is the deciding factor, then the MT10 can’t be beaten at the mo. You’ll not be disappointed either way you go 😎
@@TomleyRC thanks for the advice dude!! Mt10 will prob keep the mrs happy just won’t tell her about the extra battery’s 😂
What would be a good motor to use with BLX120? Running 4S on my Big Rock.
Hobbywing 4000kv Ezrun
What would you buy for a 3s basher ? $550 beeing the budget and you dont have a room filled with trucks lol i only have 2
its defo like the rustler 4x4
It's certainly looks quick there is no doubt about it.... But I will be sticking to my granite.. thanks mate for a honest review..👍🇬🇧😎
It looks just like the Traxxas 4x4 rustler
How did it do temperature wise? Being that it was running on grass
Seems a solid lil truck, is the avs system, the newer electronic, new wheels and shorter wheelbase plus new body enough to set this apart from the rest of the 3s range, only time will tell.
Looking forward to speed tests and perhaps a side by side test against others in the 3s range....
Look anyone that buys 3s or 4s arrma you take the wheel off and threadlock it red high temp it’s no fun when you have to wait three weeks for parts
Nice crash intro video🤣🤣🤣
Great review
But its got to be granite or big rock for lesser money
What arrma 6s would u recommend
Seems like they priced it more in line with the traxxas rustler vxl 4x4. The big rock is $319 and the Vortek is $379 is the US. The traxxas ruslter is 379 and the Slash as well is 379. Arrma might be thinking "we got a great reputation now let's raise price". Pretty much every business does this as they grow.
Yeah, it's priced pretty much the same. I've never had a Rustler 4x4...but from what I've seen, this would be the better choice
And unlike the Rustler, this vehicle can be run hard on 3S stock without overheating. It can be jumped stock without shock caps popping off and it can be landed crooked under some power without the driveshaft breaking, stock. As long as the motor bearing, ESC and servo reliability issues have been addressed, the Arrma Vorteks should put serious hurt on Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL sales. In my opinion. 😀
@@TomleyRC can't beat traxxas costumer service and parts replacement programs in the US of traxxas. They will replace anything you break in the first 30 days for free and after that it's usually half price if not free depends on how good of a rep you get on the phone. Then they also have the power up program where you can trade in your 3s system for a 6s or 8s at a reduced price.
@@puddlejumpernva if your in the US you can't beat traxxas costumer support and power up programs. 30 day free replacements after that they cut deals on replacements. Lifetime electronics warranty. And trade ins on 3s systems for 6s or 8s in the power up program at reduced prices.
At 8:55. Where did u get those white body shell?
Cool
The body fit on a v2 senton? Wouldnt mind having more body choices.
I've got a mt10... is it worth upgrading it 2 this? What esc could I put in my rival to get 4s?
Excellent video as always 👌
Does it have the wider stance as the typhon and the bigrock?
Yes, wide... but it’s not got the same arms. It’s the wheels that give it the wider stance