Good plan! I really like the 3S platform. It is easy to work on and simple to convert from Typhon to Senton to Big Rock just by replacing the appropriate parts. I am curious to see how it runs both as 2wd and 4wd. One quick note about the HR motor plate; mine bent after one run. The aluminum is quite thin to accommodate the adjustable motor to spur distance. I can highly recommend the M2C motor mount and brace. I am hanging a 4092 motor off of it with no issue and it really stiffens that whole assembly. Eliminator RC carries it which is where I got mine.
I totally agree about the shocks. They look so pedestrian and toy grade. Such a beautiful buggy. The first thing I did was pick up some cheap aluminum 1/8 scale shocks. I think I paid like $40 for all 4, front and rear. It drives about the same and the shock have been holding up fine. For a basher it really doesn't seam practical to put expensive shocks on the front end because they are so out there and expoused to damage.
Sounds like a fun experiment 👍 i picked up a senton a few months ago, really impressed with how it drives. Seems like this line is beefy, big pins and bearing amd double shear everything. 4s power is definitly an option im looking at!
The weaknesses of the Arrma 3S platform have been well-documented by the RC community, so it will be interesting to see what your personal experience is with it. I think it's been unfairly elevated to the status of best-in-class when other 1/10 scale bashing platforms from other manufacturers have just as much to offer, if not more. Either way, though, I'm excited to see how it holds up for you. Good luck!
You dont need the spool to make it 2wd really.. the slipper style in these cars is a 3-to-1 power ratio between the rear and the fronts anyway, and it's a 2-way slipper so if the rear rear slips it doesnt effect the front, so you can just remove the center driveshaft and keep the stock slipper.. it will work fine
Great video Jason I've going to buy the arrma tyhon roller one much better for me has I've got some old esc and motor lying around 3s motor and 6s motors so maybe next put some of them in I think 🤔
These were on sale over Black Friday for $239 (US)... I actually bought one but then returned it (unopened) because I didn't think I'd use it enough. Now I'm wishing I'd kept it. Maybe it'll go on sale again...
Here’s my idea: keep it 4wd, put the tires you got for the rear on the front and get some taller/wider paddle tires for the rear. They’ll be less affected by ruts made by the front tires and different wheel speeds from mismatched tire diameters won’t matter in the snow. Just a thought.
The stock motor mount is better than the HR one, the stock one used to have just 3 positions, but now it's a sliding style and also they made it thicker at 6mm, while the HR is 5mm
Spool was a waste of money, locktite the slipper remove the drive shaft job done 2WD. Your motor mount is basically stock still bends with a hard crash, (M2C or CRCU 7075) best bet. Rear diff will need metal yolks and shimmed or it will strip with stock power system let alone more power. Tyres you know best, I run badlands 2.8 great to see you with a 3S not many upgrades available but interesting to see what issues you come across.
If ur front tires are on the ground ur doin it wrong! Hahaha! I had paddles on front and rear wasn't bad! Got a vid of it, up till i hit a pylon! I found it's usually all in the type of snow ur running in!
The elf sent me a boost senton the two wheel drive that can be changed into a four-wheel drive. It can be changed to four wheel drive for 40 bucks it's not that much but I don't plan on doing it I hope to win Adams RC playgrounds 4x4 one that's a mega.
But if you looking for RC that can really really get up and move the 3s Tyson is the fastest the most stable and the big rock is a great truck but it can flip over and tone so I recommend that you looking for a street bastard get a license or if you're looking for a bachelor at all take off road the three ass big rock is the best one
Hi Jason thanks for sharing your ideas with this buggy. Good luck.
Happy Christmas ☃️🎄👍
Merry Christmas to you :)
Love your plan bro. I'll be watching. Happy holidays!
Good plan! I really like the 3S platform. It is easy to work on and simple to convert from Typhon to Senton to Big Rock just by replacing the appropriate parts. I am curious to see how it runs both as 2wd and 4wd. One quick note about the HR motor plate; mine bent after one run. The aluminum is quite thin to accommodate the adjustable motor to spur distance. I can highly recommend the M2C motor mount and brace. I am hanging a 4092 motor off of it with no issue and it really stiffens that whole assembly. Eliminator RC carries it which is where I got mine.
I totally agree about the shocks. They look so pedestrian and toy grade. Such a beautiful buggy. The first thing I did was pick up some cheap aluminum 1/8 scale shocks. I think I paid like $40 for all 4, front and rear. It drives about the same and the shock have been holding up fine. For a basher it really doesn't seam practical to put expensive shocks on the front end because they are so out there and expoused to damage.
Interesting!
Keep us posted!
You should video the build on this that your going to do it would be nice to see the process and out come thx
Sounds like a fun experiment 👍 i picked up a senton a few months ago, really impressed with how it drives. Seems like this line is beefy, big pins and bearing amd double shear everything. 4s power is definitly an option im looking at!
Got one also. Haven't run it yet still in the box
The weaknesses of the Arrma 3S platform have been well-documented by the RC community, so it will be interesting to see what your personal experience is with it. I think it's been unfairly elevated to the status of best-in-class when other 1/10 scale bashing platforms from other manufacturers have just as much to offer, if not more. Either way, though, I'm excited to see how it holds up for you. Good luck!
I went with the aluminum shocks from Arrma that are similar to the oem ones. Came pre filled. Just like the ones on the 4s line up.
Funny you post this I'm also thinking of getting one
Cool rc and unboxing
You dont need the spool to make it 2wd really.. the slipper style in these cars is a 3-to-1 power ratio between the rear and the fronts anyway, and it's a 2-way slipper so if the rear rear slips it doesnt effect the front, so you can just remove the center driveshaft and keep the stock slipper.. it will work fine
I would think about getting the metal gear set out of the 4s line if u put in the locker the plastic ring and pinion won't handle much abuse
Great video Jason I've going to buy the arrma tyhon roller one much better for me has I've got some old esc and motor lying around 3s motor and 6s motors so maybe next put some of them in I think 🤔
These were on sale over Black Friday for $239 (US)... I actually bought one but then returned it (unopened) because I didn't think I'd use it enough. Now I'm wishing I'd kept it. Maybe it'll go on sale again...
The elf just sent me one of these and then he sent me a boost senton.
Those look interesting for front tires with the paddles. How long I'll go did proline come out with those tires?
What was the name of that hobby shop I'm starting to like that buggy
Here’s my idea: keep it 4wd, put the tires you got for the rear on the front and get some taller/wider paddle tires for the rear. They’ll be less affected by ruts made by the front tires and different wheel speeds from mismatched tire diameters won’t matter in the snow. Just a thought.
I love this channel!!!
Do we know if the typhon 6s shock caps fit on the 3s
I think the box tires would do decent in the snow.
Does this model only take LiPo, or can you use NiMH? Thx
Is there any half decent aftermarket shock. As proline tax is absurd
The stock motor mount is better than the HR one, the stock one used to have just 3 positions, but now it's a sliding style and also they made it thicker at 6mm, while the HR is 5mm
Those batteries are considered high voltage because it's 11.4 instead of 11.1 right?
Yes. They charge up to 4.35 volts, instead of 4.2 volts per cell.
Eat the big rock is good 👍 look at the fast and passion of all of the 3s line the big rock is the best one at all
Great video but I do wish you would’ve taken it outside for a run.
Spool was a waste of money, locktite the slipper remove the drive shaft job done 2WD.
Your motor mount is basically stock still bends with a hard crash, (M2C or CRCU 7075) best bet.
Rear diff will need metal yolks and shimmed or it will strip with stock power system let alone more power.
Tyres you know best, I run badlands 2.8 great to see you with a 3S not many upgrades available but interesting to see what issues you come across.
If ur front tires are on the ground ur doin it wrong! Hahaha! I had paddles on front and rear wasn't bad! Got a vid of it, up till i hit a pylon! I found it's usually all in the type of snow ur running in!
My front wheels wobble out the box and radio range isn’t great, fast fun buggy though
I would paint the caps black
It’s actually DOO-MONT like the Dunes here in California
Grab yourself a vorteks and put typhon arrms on it and you won't regret it,best all round 3s arrma
The elf sent me a boost senton the two wheel drive that can be changed into a four-wheel drive. It can be changed to four wheel drive for 40 bucks it's not that much but I don't plan on doing it I hope to win Adams RC playgrounds 4x4 one that's a mega.
But if you looking for RC that can really really get up and move the 3s Tyson is the fastest the most stable and the big rock is a great truck but it can flip over and tone so I recommend that you looking for a street bastard get a license or if you're looking for a bachelor at all take off road the three ass big rock is the best one
I wouldn't make it two wheel drive tho I would buy a two wheel buggy if I was to do that
Kind of disagree of what you want to do with it.