I'm an Arrma guy. All 3 Granite V2 4X4 BLX, Talion V3 6S and my V4 Kraton 4S. Both the Talion and Kraton are waiting on parts to fix them. My Granite the only complaint I ever had was the Body. The Orange backend is destroyed but I have new bodies for all 3 Trucks. I'll Gorilla Tape the new ones. You did convince me that I'm gonna pull the trigger and buy the V3 of the Granite. I like it, seems great. It's a great price point as well. Great video.
Awesome stuff man love your reviews. I'm pulling the trigger on this today. It will be my first and you got me stoked for it. Definitely will be a long term subscriber
It'd be cool if you could do followups on models talking about what is wrong and what has broken. It seems like the only time we get to hear about the defiencies of a model is when a new revision comes out that fixes those deficiencies.
I'm still enjoying my v2 granite. I just got a new zee 3s lipo and it made the truck turn into a monster. I thought it was fast before but now that I have this new battery it's like I supercharged it. Love the Granite. I might just get some v3 parts for it.
Bought the v3 about 3 months ago absolutely love the truck. Did have a faulty speed controller basically right out of the box but was replaced no charge and haven't had an issue since! I have broken some components but that's due to the cold weather over all seems like a great truck love it so far!
Just ordered one man 👍🏻 I've been thinking about it and watching videos on it, so when your video showed up that pretty much sealed the deal for me. I really value your reviews for the in-depth look and the honesty. Thanks for yet another great video Greg! (And causing me to spend more money 😂)
First of all I love that you really pushed it the way you did and abused it because that's what I was looking for, very excellent video, the truck is absolutely amazing, it's fast and pretty durable from what I saw, I'm definitely getting one. Thank you again sir.
Now I can tell a version 2 from a version 3! Mine is a v2. Too, every rtr I get, I wd40 the front & rear a arms for 3 days. Have since the brittle-ness of my Kaiju (when parts were non-existent ) & still do. I noticed that 1 end looked like it had some on it in ur review. Thanks!!!
My v3 big rocks wheel did the same thing. Thread lock fixed it. Only other issue was the motor locked up sue to a bad bearing arrma gave me a new one and this truck is great now. It's a good truck and tough.
@@jimbo4203 I was thinking granite or rock the rock 339$ 20 30 more bucks that’s trucks nice too throws rocks dirt dust just like granite lil more powerful I’m assuming !!! Granite like 330$
Got the v.2 for my brother to get him into the hobby, he loves it! Had that same screw back out, no locktite. I like how arrma made a hole in the base of the driveshaft to tighten it, worth noting tho you can't get to it with a regular Allan tool, I have rc tools fixed it up. Got him a 50c 3s this thing wheelies even @ full speed! Im impressed by how tough it is, he's not a good driver 😆 love your vids Greg I like the commentary part while driving, that's new. Keep it up dude!👍👏
might be strong but not too easy to repair. i crashed mine and broke the arm that holds the front wheels and suspension together in order to replace it i had to: 1 take off the wheel 2 unscrew pretty much every screw in the suspension 3 take the bottom floor plate off 4 take the grill off (made even harder by the use of the screws on the inside instead of the outside) 5 take the metal bar that holds the arm out 6 put the new arm on and do everything again but in reverse. so note that even though it is incredibly strong if you do manage to break it the non-electronic parts are incredibly hard to replace
I like that new wheelie bar design. Looks like it would fit my Kraton 4s. Might just pick that up. I already did a mod where I am using the better 6s wheels and tires for the 4s wheelie bar. Just had to tap 4mm holes and bolt them on. Much more stable. Block long wheelies all day.
Go the granny!! Looking forward to the big rock review. Awesome review. You got pretty excited and that’s shows how we all feel when Bashing. Love it 👍
That's awesome they put the huge 4s gears into this i rod the hell out of my 4s kraton and even though the ring gear is plastic it's huge and i never had a problem
I agree that you should do an unboxing and run of the V3 Big Rock! Can’t wait to get one! Great video! Keep up the great work! Congratulations on the move! Bash On bro!
I've got the V2 and have always loved it except for the leaky stock shocks, and because I love airbrushing bodies so much, alot of Stampede bodies fit the Granite. I'm currently running the Pro-Line Ambush "Bronco" Body . I was wanting to get the new Big Rock it looks sick,but unfortunately it's not as aftermarket body compatible as the Granite,so I'm just going to save my money and wait for something else to drop.
@@Dusty2424 its a little bit too fast, at 100% power on 3s I usually lose a wheel, had to locktite them down. But overall truck is awesome, I'm suprised how fast that thing goes. Just one more question, ever happen to you that truck won't go in straight line at low throttle? Somehow mine is going to the right and I can't figure out why.
@@anzevrhunc740 I had that happen but I found out that the steering changes a little between low and high speed so you just must have done the trim at high speed but if you trim it at low speed it probably have the trim be off at high speed
I ordered mine earlier in the week. Also ordered everything needed Motor ESC Heat sink, wheelie bar and links to upgrade my mega to BLX. Not sure what else I need.
Great video as usual, can’t wait to see the completed studio, I’d love to see a shop/studio build video series. I’m a fan of DIY and the RC hobby, which I’m assuming most people in this hobby is...otherwise we’d be RC collectors. 😬
Hopefully the senton 3s box have some the same upgrades, if so I'm going to be upgrading my senton (monster senton) to some be parts, great video man, love watching keep them coming and hope you got moved into the new house and everything went good for you and your family.
I just bought my first arrma from horizon maybe 30 mins ago I put two day delivery on it so hopefully it shows up soon. I got that exact truck except I got the brushed version 550 motor. The granite 4×4 brushed it's the newest one. I was going to get the brushless but it didn't come with the lipo n charger says RTR but it wasn't cause of that.. so I got the brushed one cause it came with everything... So I'll be upgrading within a few weeks it should be fun.. imma paint it black and prob put a old school truck body on it. Castle brushless maybe just really depends
Just gonna put this out there so let the hate flow. Over-experienced Granite driver here, and this updated version seems to do little to address the truck's actual problems, which are: - Leaky shocks. They're the same as the ones on my truck. You'll find tons of forum threads, videos and accounts of how this truck's shocks leak. FIX: I bought some GPM shocks. They're expensive, but they do what the stock units are supposed to do without leaking. - Disposable servo. Maybe this new spektrum unit will work better, but it has the exact same specs as mine, which died within a month. FIX: I bought a cheap 21kg servo from banggood.com. Never had servo problems again. - Faulty ESC wiring. Because of the resistor things they added to the ESC wires going from the ESC to the battery, Part of the wire is rigid and part of the wire is flexible. My wires chopped off after a perfect landing on pavement. FIX: I chopped the ESC wires right up to the resistors and re-soldered the remainder to the ESC's + and - pins, bypassing the resistors. Still not sure how this is going to work in the long run, but so far so good. Only did this recently. Will maybe have to purchase a Hobbywing ESC.
The axle shaft is an issue with all of the V3s. There are some UA-cam videos about things to do before your first time out, that's one of them. Puting some Locktight on the little screws and possibly swap the screw out with a longer one so it can get a better hold.
@@rcdriver Hey Greg I ordered directly from horizon and it said late August. Do you know if that's changed? Don't know if back order or pre-order is different but I pre-ordered from them a big rock.
Greg is it ok that we're middle age a love the granite, i feel better hearing you, i like this body and promised myself no more arrmas after outcast 8s lol
@@Rathbone_fan_account I think its due to they are just focusing on the granite to try to boost that model a little more as I'm sure the big rock is doing much better in New sales so they fiqure why push that model to these guys when its not needed
@@cwatson42785 Okay sounds reasonable, but if many people are supposed to be interested in the new Big Rock, why aren't RC youtubers covering it? It's more views for them.
@@Rathbone_fan_account Because the company isn't shipping them to them pre release for promotion. Know what i mean? They seem to be focusing on the granite.
I've only recently learned of the Arrma brand and so far quite impressed with what I've seen online. Would the Granite compete against the Maxx, Hoss, or the Stampede? Just trying to compare as close as possible apples to apples. TIA!
Thought I was going to like this better than the new Traxxas Hoss, especially with the price point. Didn’t like seeing that wheel come off. Not so sure now. I am glad to see that Arma has ditched the previous radio with the SLT3. Will be curious to see if Arma will be equipping that radio in the other RTR’s for the 2021 models?
Man that thing rips!...anything you get from arrma is guaranteed to put a smile on your face
I'm an Arrma guy. All 3 Granite V2 4X4 BLX, Talion V3 6S and my V4 Kraton 4S. Both the Talion and Kraton are waiting on parts to fix them. My Granite the only complaint I ever had was the Body. The Orange backend is destroyed but I have new bodies for all 3 Trucks. I'll Gorilla Tape the new ones. You did convince me that I'm gonna pull the trigger and buy the V3 of the Granite. I like it, seems great. It's a great price point as well. Great video.
Awesome stuff man love your reviews. I'm pulling the trigger on this today. It will be my first and you got me stoked for it. Definitely will be a long term subscriber
It'd be cool if you could do followups on models talking about what is wrong and what has broken. It seems like the only time we get to hear about the defiencies of a model is when a new revision comes out that fixes those deficiencies.
I picked up the V2 on the cheap a week ago and extremely happy with it
I'm still enjoying my v2 granite. I just got a new zee 3s lipo and it made the truck turn into a monster. I thought it was fast before but now that I have this new battery it's like I supercharged it. Love the Granite. I might just get some v3 parts for it.
or just get a v3😂
Just got mine and I’m loving it!
I just ordered mine! Can't wait for it to arrive
@@jeremytichai9782 Mine is supoosed to come tommorow
Bought the v3 about 3 months ago absolutely love the truck. Did have a faulty speed controller basically right out of the box but was replaced no charge and haven't had an issue since! I have broken some components but that's due to the cold weather over all seems like a great truck love it so far!
Watching this video in 2024 and I will be running mine with the radio Master ELRS protocol
Just ordered one man 👍🏻 I've been thinking about it and watching videos on it, so when your video showed up that pretty much sealed the deal for me. I really value your reviews for the in-depth look and the honesty. Thanks for yet another great video Greg! (And causing me to spend more money 😂)
How do you like it so far? Ive been looking at some reviews and wondering if its worth it.
@@sorenn6876 u bought one yet ??? Lmk i wanna buy one but some guy on UA-cam told me 50 mph pretty fast
First of all I love that you really pushed it the way you did and abused it because that's what I was looking for, very excellent video, the truck is absolutely amazing, it's fast and pretty durable from what I saw, I'm definitely getting one. Thank you again sir.
Best little 1/10 scale basher truck on the market.
This is one of the best arrma trucks
Gotta love an RC truck with a Brushless system. I converted mine to Brushless and a Lipo battery, and its a speed demon.
Now I can tell a version 2 from a version 3! Mine is a v2.
Too, every rtr I get, I wd40 the front & rear a arms for 3 days. Have since the brittle-ness of my Kaiju (when parts were non-existent ) & still do. I noticed that 1 end looked like it had some on it in ur review.
Thanks!!!
Armma gave the granite the needed upgrades! Seems solid now 🤩BB
My v3 big rocks wheel did the same thing. Thread lock fixed it. Only other issue was the motor locked up sue to a bad bearing arrma gave me a new one and this truck is great now. It's a good truck and tough.
I currently have the v3 Mega Granite and Senton both with hobbywing 3s combos and no issues with the drivetrain and the new servo is amazing !
How do you like the senton? I’m looking at buying one
@@itchyprince3793 same here did you get one after all it’s either the granite or the senton don’t know which to get would be my 1st one
@@jayb3527 did you get one ? Im thinking on getting a granite 4x4 v3
@@jimbo4203 no I’m going to wait for my son to turn 3 in September probably get it for his birthday or Christmas they look like fun 👍
@@jimbo4203 I was thinking granite or rock the rock 339$ 20 30 more bucks that’s trucks nice too throws rocks dirt dust just like granite lil more powerful I’m assuming !!! Granite like 330$
Arrma did a great job with all the V3 trucks! Since I already have a granite V2 I think I’m going to get the Typhon BLX V3.
You would love it! Its one of my favorite trucks! I put a 19t pinion, duratrax buggy wheels and 6s typhon shocks! Its a beast!
The V1 and V2 also had the 4s diffs in them. No change there. It's only the mega versions that got upgraded to the 3s/4s diffs.
Good info. I prefer the older body style personally, but the upgrades are definitely welcomed.
Same thing happened to me, same wheel too. Had to modify an Allen wrench to get it back together, only 2 fasteners had to be removed.
Got the v.2 for my brother to get him into the hobby, he loves it! Had that same screw back out, no locktite. I like how arrma made a hole in the base of the driveshaft to tighten it, worth noting tho you can't get to it with a regular Allan tool, I have rc tools fixed it up. Got him a 50c 3s this thing wheelies even @ full speed! Im impressed by how tough it is, he's not a good driver 😆 love your vids Greg I like the commentary part while driving, that's new. Keep it up dude!👍👏
What's more fun to drive, this granite or the Hoss?
might be strong but not too easy to repair. i crashed mine and broke the arm that holds the front wheels and suspension together in order to replace it i had to:
1 take off the wheel
2 unscrew pretty much every screw in the suspension
3 take the bottom floor plate off
4 take the grill off (made even harder by the use of the screws on the inside instead of the outside)
5 take the metal bar that holds the arm out
6 put the new arm on and do everything again but in reverse.
so note that even though it is incredibly strong if you do manage to break it the non-electronic parts are incredibly hard to replace
That’s the hobby tho lots of folks actually enjoy that part
@@GeorgeKakouras I'm no stranger to enjoying repairs, but some parts of this were hardly required.
I like that new wheelie bar design. Looks like it would fit my Kraton 4s. Might just pick that up. I already did a mod where I am using the better 6s wheels and tires for the 4s wheelie bar. Just had to tap 4mm holes and bolt them on. Much more stable. Block long wheelies all day.
I changed radio brands and steering servo . It's been 3 years of fun . No regrets .
Preordered one for my son at our LHS. We can't wait!
Awesome!! Have a blast when it arrives!! 😎
@@rcdriver Finally picked it up last night an first thing I did was loctite the axle stubs.
That new grill has some F-150 inspiration.
Go the granny!! Looking forward to the big rock review. Awesome review. You got pretty excited and that’s shows how we all feel when Bashing. Love it 👍
Super excited for this video! Love my Granite 3S V2!
I can't wait for the big rock ! I already pre ordered mine
Gonna go to and check the version 3 availability at my local hobby store. Great review by the way!
That's awesome they put the huge 4s gears into this i rod the hell out of my 4s kraton and even though the ring gear is plastic it's huge and i never had a problem
The initial lag is the punch limit. You can use a program card to turn the punch up. But it's there to protect the drivetrain.
Hobbywing program card compatible?
Great video considering getting this as my second RC thanks for the review.
I agree that you should do an unboxing and run of the V3 Big Rock! Can’t wait to get one! Great video! Keep up the great work! Congratulations on the move! Bash On bro!
they seem like they are always trying to improve...which is great..
I've got the V2 and have always loved it except for the leaky stock shocks, and because I love airbrushing bodies so much, alot of Stampede bodies fit the Granite. I'm currently running the Pro-Line Ambush "Bronco" Body . I was wanting to get the new Big Rock it looks sick,but unfortunately it's not as aftermarket body compatible as the Granite,so I'm just going to save my money and wait for something else to drop.
Are the body shells interchangeable? Really like the orange black combo on the 2s.
Yes
I need a new basher. I'm considering the big rock or lasernut... Having driven this and the lasernut, which gives you more smiles as a basher?
Hi, a Big Thanks for talking about the axel shaft! Really like Your videos! Thanks, much!!
Was there any leaking with shocks?
None and my kids have been running it since I started editing this video a few days ago. Still no leaks.
They added o-rings to seal the shocks.
@@jonmayer nice
I have mine on pre-order, I can’t wait!!!
So how is it? Is your fan on motor always on? just got mine yesterday and I wonder if you have any tips how to use it the right way.
@@anzevrhunc740 when it’s plugged in the fan will always be on because that truck is so fast that it heats up super quick, it’s so much fun!!!
@@Dusty2424 its a little bit too fast, at 100% power on 3s I usually lose a wheel, had to locktite them down. But overall truck is awesome, I'm suprised how fast that thing goes. Just one more question, ever happen to you that truck won't go in straight line at low throttle? Somehow mine is going to the right and I can't figure out why.
@@anzevrhunc740 I had that happen but I found out that the steering changes a little between low and high speed so you just must have done the trim at high speed but if you trim it at low speed it probably have the trim be off at high speed
You should get the typhon v3 and do a review
Thanks for the video I just bought this thing today can't wait to go play tomorrow
So stoked to see your Gladiator review!! 😁
Looks pretty nice and fun to watch it driving 🤙
Hi it's Pete from RC Bros, great video.
Woohoo! Granite BLX is still the best basher for the money in my opinion. I’m gonna get one from this updated 3S Arrma when they come out.
Getting one tomorrow can't wait!!!!
I ordered mine earlier in the week. Also ordered everything needed Motor ESC Heat sink, wheelie bar and links to upgrade my mega to BLX. Not sure what else I need.
Diffs! Get the new 4s or 3s blx diffs. I see people eating up their Mega diffs when you put a brushless sytem in there.
What's up Chuck G
The V3 is supposedly brushless ready. We're about to find out.
@@bbeckers24Hey whats going on brother ?
Great review! Picking one up tomorrow.
Great video as usual, can’t wait to see the completed studio, I’d love to see a shop/studio build video series. I’m a fan of DIY and the RC hobby, which I’m assuming most people in this hobby is...otherwise we’d be RC collectors. 😬
Just purchased one can’t wait until it comes.
Hopefully the senton 3s box have some the same upgrades, if so I'm going to be upgrading my senton (monster senton) to some be parts, great video man, love watching keep them coming and hope you got moved into the new house and everything went good for you and your family.
We’re kinda moved in. I had to fix some stuff around the house. Now I need to get my shop built. Too much sound echo in the empty space.
I love❤ the monster look of the arrma granite i SUBBED👏
Hay man can you send me a link of the EXACT battery you used for this awesome rc truck
Any 3s lipo with around 5000 to 5500mah
I just got one and the shop gave me a reaction 2. 3s 5000mah
Just got mine a couple days ago. I’ve had lots of fun with it so far. I wish the battery lasted longer. I should probably invest in batteries
Happy to hear you’re enjoying it. More batteries are a must. 😁
Up the punch setting for the lag problem
Another great showing. Thanks Greg. 👍👍
Last couple videos looked like you need sunscreen and Gatorade. I had the first Granit with tamiya plug that line has come along way in performance !
Thanks for your review. Just ordered mine but in green over the Hoss.
I just bought my first arrma from horizon maybe 30 mins ago I put two day delivery on it so hopefully it shows up soon. I got that exact truck except I got the brushed version 550 motor. The granite 4×4 brushed it's the newest one. I was going to get the brushless but it didn't come with the lipo n charger says RTR but it wasn't cause of that.. so I got the brushed one cause it came with everything... So I'll be upgrading within a few weeks it should be fun.. imma paint it black and prob put a old school truck body on it. Castle brushless maybe just really depends
I just purchased one 👍🏾 can’t wait to run it!!!
Just gonna put this out there so let the hate flow. Over-experienced Granite driver here, and this updated version seems to do little to address the truck's actual problems, which are:
- Leaky shocks. They're the same as the ones on my truck. You'll find tons of forum threads, videos and accounts of how this truck's shocks leak.
FIX: I bought some GPM shocks. They're expensive, but they do what the stock units are supposed to do without leaking.
- Disposable servo. Maybe this new spektrum unit will work better, but it has the exact same specs as mine, which died within a month.
FIX: I bought a cheap 21kg servo from banggood.com. Never had servo problems again.
- Faulty ESC wiring. Because of the resistor things they added to the ESC wires going from the ESC to the battery, Part of the wire is rigid and part of the wire is flexible. My wires chopped off after a perfect landing on pavement.
FIX: I chopped the ESC wires right up to the resistors and re-soldered the remainder to the ESC's + and - pins, bypassing the resistors. Still not sure how this is going to work in the long run, but so far so good. Only did this recently. Will maybe have to purchase a Hobbywing ESC.
The axle shaft is an issue with all of the V3s. There are some UA-cam videos about things to do before your first time out, that's one of them. Puting some Locktight on the little screws and possibly swap the screw out with a longer one so it can get a better hold.
Turn your punch from 3 factory settings to 5,6, up to 9 to get rid of the lag.
Bonjour à vous. I’m from Montréal Québec. I love your video and that car gonna be my first real rc for sure. Right now I have a 1/18 ecx ruckus 😊
Nice smooth long jumper and a 5200 120c gives it 15min pure power.
I have a Senton V3 BLX on order,deposit already put down,I think it lands in the UK on 25th -28th Sept. PLEASE TIME,HURRY UP.lol
Change your punch settings. It gets rid of the initial lag.
Make it higher or lower?
I am looking for a basher, I either want the arrma vorteks or the arrma granite which one would you recommend?
Adjusting the punch setting might get rid of that lag
Fantastic review, great to see every aspect of this awesome machine. I’m sold!
I ordered mine a while ago, and I'm sooo excited! It's still backordering though 😢
I heard mid September is when shops will get it. That excitement is gonna grow! 😃
@@rcdriver I heard that too. I CANNOT WAIT!
Airborne RC LOL! You must!!!
@@rcdriver Hey Greg I ordered directly from horizon and it said late August. Do you know if that's changed? Don't know if back order or pre-order is different but I pre-ordered from them a big rock.
I ordered a Senton blx a month ago and Horizon said the new versions are coming first week of September.
Greg is it ok that we're middle age a love the granite, i feel better hearing you, i like this body and promised myself no more arrmas after outcast 8s lol
We’re always a kid at heart, so we’re good to go!! 🤣 Enjoy that Outcast 8S 🤩
Get the big rock v3 we want to review
Seconded. I don't understand why nobody's reviewing Big Rock! It's the most upgraded v3 model so far.
@@Rathbone_fan_account I think its due to they are just focusing on the granite to try to boost that model a little more as I'm sure the big rock is doing much better in New sales so they fiqure why push that model to these guys when its not needed
@@cwatson42785 Okay sounds reasonable, but if many people are supposed to be interested in the new Big Rock, why aren't RC youtubers covering it? It's more views for them.
@@Rathbone_fan_account Because the company isn't shipping them to them pre release for promotion. Know what i mean? They seem to be focusing on the granite.
@@cwatson42785 Ohh ok. I thought they were already available to buy in US. Sorry for being so dense lol.
Can u add a tutorial on the remote: spektrum STL3 Transmitter for the RLC car? I can’t find any tutorials on what the knobs do on it.
Great video Mr. RC Driver!!
You have some awesome stuff
What’s the remote control damage in the aarma granite ?
I've only recently learned of the Arrma brand and so far quite impressed with what I've seen online. Would the Granite compete against the Maxx, Hoss, or the Stampede? Just trying to compare as close as possible apples to apples. TIA!
That’s quite different, nice first drive!
Ordered mine aug2 waiting. Hope it will be soon any idea when the next shipment will be in?
I heard mid September.
Still waiting!!!!!!???
You a hell of a driver dude.
so running it in all that dirt does dirt get to pinion,spur and inside diffs at all??? seems like a beast... is that a 5000 mah 50c pack? thanks
Thought I was going to like this better than the new Traxxas Hoss, especially with the price point. Didn’t like seeing that wheel come off. Not so sure now. I am glad to see that Arma has ditched the previous radio with the SLT3. Will be curious to see if Arma will be equipping that radio in the other RTR’s for the 2021 models?
One of my boys had the same axle shaft issue on his Granite Mega v3. I'm waiting for the Typhon BLX v3 coming out in the next couple of weeks
Great detailed video and great bashing!
Can this run on a 2s with Deans converted to EC5? Thanks
Yes
Do you have a video on how to fix the wheel that fell off the arrma granite?
In your opinion , do you think this can be bashed in snow ?
Hey Greg, dollar for dollar would you go with this or the Hoss?
This looks good value for money and quick
Do you have any tips for upgrades to this truck? Suggestions? Help a girl out lol. Thanks
This or a Rustler 4x4 VXL? (costs 100 more!)
Great video! I would love to see a review of the 3s senton v3 since I'm waiting on mine to come
Yes me too
Put a wing on the back to keep the body from getting destroyed. Great Video!
Will it damage the esc on this truck if you run a 2s lipo 30c? I noticed the manual said the truck needs at least a 35 c
Can you please do the big rock v3 I really want to see a good review and I know youll make a great one!
How do you tell different versions ? I just bought the red and blue