Thats definitely related to the voltage lineup. Theres videos of people converting them to 3s brushless but they cannot handle the power and end up destroying the vehicle. This is the perfect car for a young child especially considering that parts can be replaced. Basically entry level hobby grade and perfect for its intention.
Thanks! It would be great for him. Especially setting throttle limits and easing up to 100%. The spur is plastic but after looking at it definitely looks much beefier than previous models.
I eventually will! Was part of my plan for this vid but life/work schedule takes priority. Maybe I'll take it there when it's Brushless to see how it takes a slam lol
i need one so bad lol if i do end up buying one i think a hobbywing 10bl60 and a hobbystar 3300kv motor on 2s would be fantastic. Great video man and i may have to try the tree stand track tower smartest thing i think ive ever seen
i kind of wanted to dislike this but it's pretty cool for the price. 2wd is good for beginners, teaches handling skills early on. jumps pretty well too, would be a fun "spec" class for fucking around with haha
Can't wait for mine. Arriving tomorrow. I'm excited for it. Though, i did just reviewed the new MJX so im sure I'll find the speed of the gorgon under whelming, but there's always a solution for that. Great video man. This is the first time I've seen your channel but it certainly won't be the last. Nice work!
Thanks man! You'll like it! I've been ripping my k8 and xmaxx last two weeks and went to this and it was still fun. Definitely a different game, but still fun!
thx for the review! realy hope they make a 4x4 i need a nice cheap monster truck arrma for my boy, but could you see if the body would fit the senton and add does wheel ? :O
Thanks for watching! I don't own a senton but I don't think it would work since this has a new style of attaching. But the wheels should work. Standard 14mm hexs.
Haha not sure, all I did was pre order it when it was announced. Judging by Horizon lately they probably shipped it when they weren't supposed too lol.
I have a vorteeks boost thats 2wd. I robbed the electronics out of my vendetta and it runs well over 60 and handles good with the avc turned up. Should look into that
they double charged me as well, and didn't send the "bonus" item that was supposed to come with the pre-order. On the bright side the double charge has already been refunded, and I don't really care for a mismatched battery door anyway lol. for $140 its definitely a solid little truck. Soon as the magic smoke is released from the brushed motor, brushless is going in.
Nice, hopefully they refund me soon. I didn't get the door either now that you mention it. Completely forgot about that. And I'm converting it tonight when I get off work.
How are the diff cups? Are they plastic? I own the voltage and it's a piece of 💩 the direct drive spur gear and the metal dog bones/plastic out drives are a 💩 design and snap constantly!!! That's with a 12t traxxas motor. I couldn't imagine it being brushless. U will need to change the whole electrics when making it brushless minus the servo because the receiver is the esc so I never even tried it. It just sits on my shelf broke because why fix it. It will just break again lol. I'm hoping with this new truck there is a better design I can swap too and get it going again
There plastic. Same drive axles as the 3s lineup is what it looks like. And I know, I'm getting everything ready to swap it over. Luckily have about everything I need laying around. Gonna try and find a metal spur option as I'm sure the stock one will strip on Brushless. But they say it's compatible. Well see. Never owned a voltage but I feel this is pretty beefy and truck itself will handle bigger power.
@SketchRC- awesome! Yeah I'm hoping they outdrives/axel will be compatible. Surprised how long that truck has been out there isn't a aftermarket upgrade to fix the issue. It sucks. I bought it for my nephew to play with when he stayed the night and it was constantly broke. I should of spent a little extra and got a 2wd traxxas model. Lesson learned lol
i think it's fast enough for a 2WD...i would not make it brushless i'm sure the diff is all plastic typical arrma stuff and you'll burn through it in no time flat.
I'll find out because I definitely am lol. They also advertise its Brushless ready so have to test it. Plus I don't mind damage, another part of the hobby I enjoy is wrenching.
Yeah it's knid of bad still they should gear it for more torque since it's a monster truck and can't do flips which is the hyper minimum they should do... I have a cheap chinese one and ven that can do back flips if you run up to a steep ramp or wall.... and it's running on on board lithium ion batteries... (not replaceable)..
I think their whole idea behind it is to keep it down for beginners, then work your way up to Brushless (boost) gearing change ect. They have plenty other models if you wanna back-flip out the gate. But I'll have it back flupping soon on 3s 😆
@@SketchRC- Yeah i see your point but a starter car should be exciting enough to make peoples want to get more and this just isn't it even the cinese ones are at least fast/agile even tho they break fast but does good enough job to get peoples hooked
Most wont like this because 2wd requires way too much skill for the 4x4 full trigger only crew which is 90% of the RC community that have to run everything on 8s until its broken. BTW that burning smell is that 2s lipo burning that brushed motor out.
Not being confrontational but It don't bother me how anyone runs anything, it's theirs and that's all that matters. And if it wasn't for those 90% (including myself) the hobby would be dead. Way I see it. Its all about having fun. There is no right or wrong in this hobby. Only opinions. And the smell went away, was just breaking in on first use. That motor is rated for 2s and burned nothing out.
@@SketchRC- But if you wanted a 4x4 monster truck you would buy the brushless Granite right? Which kinda makes it pointless even getting this. To me this is like the modern day Tamiya Lunchbox that is still killing it today. That motor is rated on 2s for about 3 packs 🔥
peppy lil basstid for the money you cant go wrong buy it abuse it learn to work rcs and all for under 200 bux and those of us been in the hobby awhile has a drawer full of brushed motors and escs lol i got enough to wear two of them out prolly sure dont get the negative vibes ppl be throwin its way
@@SketchRC- first glance says Grave Digger. Other than that it looks like a soccer mom vehicle with big tires. Which I guess makes sense given the name “Gorgon”. It’s from Greek mythology based on three sisters. And it’s only 2WD?? WTH Arma? 😂
Looks like a fun 2wd for the price👍
Looks awesome for 139 a 89 dollar sale would make me add to cart for sure lol
Good review man. Very honest and realistic. Keep it going
Thanks man! Appreciate that!
Looks like a fun truck! Cant wait to see it BL
Thanks!
My voltage is still running after a few years of use , this looks like a new version and will probably hold up good in stock form
Lil ripper with that nicad not bad!
Would be fun to see what it can do with a proper brushless kit.
Really digging the body
Yeah it looks real good.
Sick💥🤤🤤 can’t wait for you to go brushless 😏 I’m liking this truck already😊
Thanks! And soon!
Nice Video and Car.
I think with a small brushless setup this can be a lot of fun
Thanks! And we'll see, but I already know it will be fun!
Thats definitely related to the voltage lineup. Theres videos of people converting them to 3s brushless but they cannot handle the power and end up destroying the vehicle. This is the perfect car for a young child especially considering that parts can be replaced. Basically entry level hobby grade and perfect for its intention.
They dont regear the car after 3s and move the power up....of course its going to destroy itself with the stock pinion setup
Nice! I want for my son ( 6 yers old) I think when you put the brushless motor on it, if you set the clutch well, it won't slip so much
Thanks! It would be great for him. Especially setting throttle limits and easing up to 100%. The spur is plastic but after looking at it definitely looks much beefier than previous models.
Take it to the skate park!
I'm curious to see how fun it'll be to drive in that environment 'cause that's pretty much what it was built for.
I eventually will! Was part of my plan for this vid but life/work schedule takes priority. Maybe I'll take it there when it's Brushless to see how it takes a slam lol
@@SketchRC-Awesome! 😄
Looks pretty good for the price I'd like to get two of them and have some races with friends 👍nice review 👍
Thanks! That'd be a good time for sure!
dude your videos are awsome, one to watch, I'd suggest maybe buying some kind of microphone to improve your vocals while in the workshop, good stuff
Thanks! And in the works to get a mic, bothers me too lol
i need one so bad lol if i do end up buying one i think a hobbywing 10bl60 and a hobbystar 3300kv motor on 2s would be fantastic. Great video man and i may have to try the tree stand track tower smartest thing i think ive ever seen
Lol thanks Man!! I got a max10 and 4000kv laying around that I'm gonna install in it. And the tree stand works great!
@@SketchRC- max 10 and 4000kv Jesus now I can see why you’re so excited things gonna rip 😂 now I’m excited too
Great truck for first timers or experience drivers.
Fun is the name of the game.
The truck has to look good, though.
And this one does
100% agree Man!
Nice Run 🤩
Cool
Thanks!
Awsome truck super fun . Seems tuff from the videos. People are running 3s on these.
Thanks, I got a vid running it on 2,3,and 4s. It's a beast
i kind of wanted to dislike this but it's pretty cool for the price. 2wd is good for beginners, teaches handling skills early on. jumps pretty well too, would be a fun "spec" class for fucking around with haha
Can't wait for mine. Arriving tomorrow. I'm excited for it. Though, i did just reviewed the new MJX so im sure I'll find the speed of the gorgon under whelming, but there's always a solution for that. Great video man. This is the first time I've seen your channel but it certainly won't be the last. Nice work!
Thanks man! You'll like it! I've been ripping my k8 and xmaxx last two weeks and went to this and it was still fun. Definitely a different game, but still fun!
thx for the review! realy hope they make a 4x4 i need a nice cheap monster truck arrma for my boy, but could you see if the body would fit the senton and add does wheel ? :O
Thanks for watching! I don't own a senton but I don't think it would work since this has a new style of attaching. But the wheels should work. Standard 14mm hexs.
How do you have this already? The big name guys don’t even have it yet haha. Nice review man. Looks like a great kit.
Haha not sure, all I did was pre order it when it was announced. Judging by Horizon lately they probably shipped it when they weren't supposed too lol.
I want the tires for my granite. Love the chevron tread.
Same, they should fit! Just not sure if they'd hold up yet or not.
I have a vorteeks boost thats 2wd. I robbed the electronics out of my vendetta and it runs well over 60 and handles good with the avc turned up. Should look into that
That's a good idea! I'll look into adding AVC
honestly for 140 dollars, u cant go wrong with the gorgon! looks plenty of fun for what it is!
Exactly!
they double charged me as well, and didn't send the "bonus" item that was supposed to come with the pre-order. On the bright side the double charge has already been refunded, and I don't really care for a mismatched battery door anyway lol. for $140 its definitely a solid little truck. Soon as the magic smoke is released from the brushed motor, brushless is going in.
Nice, hopefully they refund me soon. I didn't get the door either now that you mention it. Completely forgot about that. And I'm converting it tonight when I get off work.
@@SketchRC- I'll be looking forward to your video covering the results on the conversion.
Did you temp the motor after the first pack?
Sorry no, I normally temp unless I messed with gearing or did something I shouldn't 😅
I going 3s brushed on my 1 kept it old school
Smart move! Probably works out wayyy better than this 😆
That's pretty fast for what it is.
Scoots pretty good! Better than I'd thought
no way i was reading post on reddit talking about Horizion charging twice!! and they didnt order anything lol!!
Lol yeah I'm just glad it wasn't a 1k$ rc haha. Hopefully they correct it soon.
The best 2wd ❤ (top speed with 2s lipo please 😊)
Sorry man I didn't test that. But I would guesstimate low 20s.
How are the diff cups? Are they plastic? I own the voltage and it's a piece of 💩 the direct drive spur gear and the metal dog bones/plastic out drives are a 💩 design and snap constantly!!! That's with a 12t traxxas motor. I couldn't imagine it being brushless. U will need to change the whole electrics when making it brushless minus the servo because the receiver is the esc so I never even tried it. It just sits on my shelf broke because why fix it. It will just break again lol. I'm hoping with this new truck there is a better design I can swap too and get it going again
There plastic. Same drive axles as the 3s lineup is what it looks like. And I know, I'm getting everything ready to swap it over. Luckily have about everything I need laying around. Gonna try and find a metal spur option as I'm sure the stock one will strip on Brushless. But they say it's compatible. Well see.
Never owned a voltage but I feel this is pretty beefy and truck itself will handle bigger power.
@SketchRC- awesome! Yeah I'm hoping they outdrives/axel will be compatible. Surprised how long that truck has been out there isn't a aftermarket upgrade to fix the issue. It sucks. I bought it for my nephew to play with when he stayed the night and it was constantly broke. I should of spent a little extra and got a 2wd traxxas model. Lesson learned lol
👍😎👍
Good price
$149 is cheap . I can see Arrma trying to dump these off for $100 in about a year.
And it really don't feel cheap. Definitely a solid truck for the price.
I highly doubt that. That’s too cheap bro.
$99 black friday
Go look at Bkf racing his Gorgon is insane didn’t it just come out? IT’s brushless after he did a speed run on 2s and got 24 mph now one🤯🚀🏁😂
i think it's fast enough for a 2WD...i would not make it brushless i'm sure the diff is all plastic typical arrma stuff and you'll burn through it in no time flat.
I'll find out because I definitely am lol. They also advertise its Brushless ready so have to test it. Plus I don't mind damage, another part of the hobby I enjoy is wrenching.
Yeah it's knid of bad still they should gear it for more torque since it's a monster truck and can't do flips which is the hyper minimum they should do... I have a cheap chinese one and ven that can do back flips if you run up to a steep ramp or wall.... and it's running on on board lithium ion batteries... (not replaceable)..
I think their whole idea behind it is to keep it down for beginners, then work your way up to Brushless (boost) gearing change ect. They have plenty other models if you wanna back-flip out the gate. But I'll have it back flupping soon on 3s 😆
@@SketchRC- Yeah i see your point but a starter car should be exciting enough to make peoples want to get more and this just isn't it even the cinese ones are at least fast/agile even tho they break fast but does good enough job to get peoples hooked
Most wont like this because 2wd requires way too much skill for the 4x4 full trigger only crew which is 90% of the RC community that have to run everything on 8s until its broken. BTW that burning smell is that 2s lipo burning that brushed motor out.
Not being confrontational but It don't bother me how anyone runs anything, it's theirs and that's all that matters. And if it wasn't for those 90% (including myself) the hobby would be dead. Way I see it. Its all about having fun. There is no right or wrong in this hobby. Only opinions. And the smell went away, was just breaking in on first use. That motor is rated for 2s and burned nothing out.
@@SketchRC- But if you wanted a 4x4 monster truck you would buy the brushless Granite right? Which kinda makes it pointless even getting this. To me this is like the modern day Tamiya Lunchbox that is still killing it today. That motor is rated on 2s for about 3 packs 🔥
Introducing the arrma stampede 2wd😂😂
peppy lil basstid for the money you cant go wrong buy it abuse it learn to work rcs and all for under 200 bux and those of us been in the hobby awhile has a drawer full of brushed motors and escs lol i got enough to wear two of them out prolly sure dont get the negative vibes ppl be throwin its way
Hey you get it! Right, have no idea why some people just have to be haters no matter what.
Seems like another arrma stampede
I rather have the max smasher its four wheel drive.
Rip off. It looks like Grave Digger.
Haha seriously...It is a monster truck and its green. But I disagree, the other colors resemble nothing of Grave Digger.
@@SketchRC- first glance says Grave Digger. Other than that it looks like a soccer mom vehicle with big tires. Which I guess makes sense given the name “Gorgon”. It’s from Greek mythology based on three sisters. And it’s only 2WD?? WTH Arma? 😂
I don’t understand this vehicle. The name is trash and this will most likely discontinue this vehicle in a year or two.
I like 2WD drive monster trucks😊
It’s little WHATTTTT