Arrma Vorteks 3S BLX, the FASTEST thing under $350

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  • @sy55legrc
    @sy55legrc 8 місяців тому +8

    I have to say this is by far the best RC video I have watched this year!!! So creative, and so dam FUN!!! Smiles per miles for days here!!

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      Thank you sincerely for watching and leaving such a nice comment. It really made our day and I'm absolutely thrilled you enjoyed what you saw.

  • @WildWolfGT
    @WildWolfGT 8 місяців тому +1

    The Vorteks is my first hobby grade RC. Got it in the middle of last year. Upwards of 50 packs through it. Absolute blast. Now I have a Kraton 4s v2.5 to run back to back.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      I wish I would have gotten a vorteks sooner now. We'll review a kratonnat some point hopefully soon as well.

  • @lyricofwise6894
    @lyricofwise6894 5 місяців тому +3

    Great drone following shots!

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  5 місяців тому

      They do make racing a bit more fun to watch

  • @YungStun
    @YungStun 8 місяців тому +1

    I got the mega Vorteks 4•2 but since I’ve had upgraded to 4•4 and put in the BLX set up and it’s a total beast!!!! Thanks for the vid 👍💯

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      I'm really enjoying this one. I never realized how fast they actually were

  • @GSG-lc5zm
    @GSG-lc5zm 6 місяців тому +1

    Dude.. you've got a radio voice. Very professional.
    It's like rocker meets Casey Kasem

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  6 місяців тому +1

      Hahahaha I really appreciate that! It seems there are actually some people in the world who aren't sick of hearing me talk yet lol

    • @GSG-lc5zm
      @GSG-lc5zm 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc
      I have the vorteks...
      Well I have a bunch of arrmas lol .. but yeah that thing rocks... Though I never ran those wheels and tires or the truck shell (all still brand new on the shelf)... I turned it into something else.. still a vorteks at heart but it'd take you a minute to recognize it 😉

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  6 місяців тому +1

      The vorteks is making a case for becoming my favorite 3s stadium truck.

  • @Cryptazz666
    @Cryptazz666 8 місяців тому +1

    Bought mine back when it first came out from my local hobby shop for $330. Just started upgrading it to rpm wide a arms, typhon wing, 4068 motor, and metal 4s diffs. The vorteks is a MONSTER!

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      Those are some good upgrades, must be one fast tank now.

    • @Cryptazz666
      @Cryptazz666 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc with the slipper clutch delete it's honestly a bit much. Thinking of going with a center diff. Not sure how 5200mah batteries will fit tho being it's the short chassis

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      @@Cryptazz666 I used a 6000 mAh battery and it fit perfectly so you should be ok there

    • @Cryptazz666
      @Cryptazz666 8 місяців тому

      @@Rek_Rc have you used the center diff? The diff case takes up more space even on the battery side making it a little shorter

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      @RiderDecker I'll be honest, I didn't know there was a center diff available for th Arrma 3s line

  • @andrempmorais
    @andrempmorais 8 місяців тому +1

    Omg a new mjx hyper go I'm so excited! Thank you for not forgetting those very cheap RCs too!

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      I'm excited to review it

  • @JIPPERR_1
    @JIPPERR_1 8 місяців тому +2

    Honestly I love how cheap the boost line is. Perfect place to start with rc or use as to build into a monster. Also 100% agree with that tire recommendation 👍 I'm mounting a set now, wheels are good too have been durable for me.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      I thought about doing a boost line of reviews. Those tires are my new favorite for budget options. I'll probably get a set of stock tires for the vorteks, but my senton is on those tovo

    • @JIPPERR_1
      @JIPPERR_1 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc I have the senton and a big rock. Only one set of electronics and I swap it into whatever one I want to run 👍

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      @@JIPPERR_1 hahahaha, I've been there myself before, but it's such an easy swap I didn't mind.

  • @surfside75
    @surfside75 2 місяці тому +1

    This truck has suprised me since i started driving it!
    My Vorteks is now on 4s 130a esc and paying the consequences as they come starting with rear axles😂

  • @RCRoads
    @RCRoads 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video my friend. The back flips at 7:00 were great and the drone footage was super. Awesome!!!!! 👍👍🏁🏁✌✌

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      That drone footage is so immersive, it makes it so we're all in the race together at least to me anyways. I never really know how it's coming across to the viewers, but I do hope they enjoy it.

  • @floreserick77
    @floreserick77 7 місяців тому +1

    BEST RC runs video EVER very nice.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  7 місяців тому

      WOW! I really appreciate you saying that! There are some good videos out there of this car, I'm so happy you put ours up there!

  • @therchotspot
    @therchotspot 7 місяців тому +1

    One of my favorite rc's for sure

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  7 місяців тому +1

      It's just a good RC by EVERY measure. There isn't really anything it can't do on some level.

  • @mrzionist
    @mrzionist 8 місяців тому +1

    I agree I've always preferred the BOOST bodies, the red or black are both quite nice

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      I think the BLX bodies are just too busy looking. I prefer almost solid color bodies

    • @mrzionist
      @mrzionist 8 місяців тому

      @Rek_Rc Same here!

  • @EJ-74
    @EJ-74 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome truck, Love the drone footage, Keep up the great content.. ✌🏻

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you as always, we always appreciate your comments and we'll keep it coming.

  • @workingclassperson2124
    @workingclassperson2124 7 місяців тому +2

    I love my Used Vortex it’s still stock as well and came with 3-3’s for 300$

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  7 місяців тому

      Just a good all around RC car. It can race, bash, jump, flip, pull stunts and just plain RIP!

  • @Blast215RC
    @Blast215RC 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video, i been thinking about getting a Vorteks myself! 🤘

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      I'll say this, I'm glad I have one, wish I'd have gotten it sooner.

  • @kashmurray1199
    @kashmurray1199 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome as always guys.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, we're always really happy when viewers like you enjoy the videos and leave us comments. It makes our day!

  • @RayRiv73
    @RayRiv73 8 місяців тому +5

    I really wanted a Vortex but saw the Granite on sale for $260 recently and bought that instead.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +3

      The granite is great for stunts and 260 is a great deal for one

    • @kjetilpedersen583
      @kjetilpedersen583 6 місяців тому +1

      Arma is really good Car's big Smile 😊 Hope you like your new Rc car.Keep Bashing 😊

    • @kjetilpedersen583
      @kjetilpedersen583 6 місяців тому

      @@RayRiv73 I have Big Rock 3s Just got it used for great deal.Whant some new tires what you recommend.Vortex Granit for my Big Rock 3s.The one that's on baloning too much.Great tires know but Oppgrade the Shocks and Tires .Maybe vortex Oil shocks 🤩🙏 Keep bashing 😊 Thanks from Norway

  • @K5_RC
    @K5_RC 8 місяців тому +2

    I have my Senton 3S (my first Arrma and first name brand RC), I bought a Mojave 4S and Mojave 6S. And I have a Vorteks boost and Granite 4x4 mega. The Vorteks is brushed stock right now other than the 4x4 kit, but I plan on getting a Hobbywing 3S system for it and giving my Granite (out of commission lol) the Vorteks ESC since the mega ESC died on me. I love em all but the 4S takes the cake IMO. Tougher than the 3S, handles better and is cheaper and easier to fix than the 6S. The Vorteks is for sure awesome. Can't wait to go 3S on it

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      It will fly on 3s if you get an 18T pinion for it. Or does the boost already have that pinion?

    • @K5_RC
      @K5_RC 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc it's got a 15t out of the box. But yeah, I think it'll still be fine for what I use it for!

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      @@K5_RC oh ok, I thought it was an 18T stock. I might have been still overheating it then

    • @K5_RC
      @K5_RC 8 місяців тому

      @Rek_Rc the Senton boost has a 17t because of the smaller tires. But yeah. And all the brushed trucks have a weird 91t spur. That's one of the main reasons I've waited so long. Dont want to deal with gearing plus new electronics yet

    • @cjv29er
      @cjv29er 6 місяців тому +1

      So fun to watch.

  • @roadstar499
    @roadstar499 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice demo..do any of the other 3s arrma trucks come with same radio and esc setup? That radio seems very decent.thanks

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  4 місяці тому

      The 3s infraction and vendetta come with that same radio/receiver

  • @msfunracer
    @msfunracer 8 місяців тому +1

    Great Video 🤩 Very cool runnings. I don’t know why so much people don’t like the vortex. It is a very good car with much speed and good controlling. Thanx for sharing 👍

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      I agree, it got somewhat overlooked compared to the rest of the Arrma 3s lineup, but it's a fantastic car that can do everything rather well.

  • @rumple4skin701
    @rumple4skin701 5 місяців тому +1

    Looking to buy a vorteks I bought my first rc car mjx 14210 and as the car is good I feel it has cheap components. So I’m upgrading the comps but feel like I need a arrma or traxxas car and leaning to a vorteks or kraton

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  5 місяців тому

      If you liked the MJX 14210, you'll adore the vorteks. But all those cars you mentioned are great.

  • @wblakegingerich
    @wblakegingerich 14 днів тому

    I'm going to get one of those. I come from FPV freestyle and racing. What are you flying in the video?

  • @kjetilpedersen583
    @kjetilpedersen583 6 місяців тому +1

    My first Arma is the Big Rock 3s 😊 Think its Amazing 🤩

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  6 місяців тому

      That's a good one to start off with. You get the full RC experience without spending 700 dollars.

  • @BriansRCStuff
    @BriansRCStuff 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow, those tires are infinitely better than the ones on my Big Rock! Very nice. Do you think they could handle 70 mph no problem?
    Do you know if they made any improvements to the drivetrain like with the weak axles (just made it to the end of the video.... I suppose not the axles!!!) diffs, and input gears? Excellent video! I loved the drone shots on the baseball field!

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      I think the tires would be fine at 70, and the axles do pop from time to time but haven't actually broken yet.

  • @johnellefa
    @johnellefa 8 місяців тому +2

    Hmmm idk about best for that price, in the case of controller features, yes. The car itself? Maybe if it had a center diff like AE stuff.
    That being said, I added one to my cart with that sexy red body lol

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      A center diff would be nice

  • @baltimorebashers410
    @baltimorebashers410 8 місяців тому +1

    Why does it look so wide does it have the big rock arms&links ?

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      It does look slightly wide. I wasn't sure if it was just me thinking that. But it does seem about a half in wider than it should

    • @baltimorebashers410
      @baltimorebashers410 8 місяців тому

      Ok that's why it's more stable then stock I've raced one and there edgy lol 😆

  • @armandopace6113
    @armandopace6113 8 місяців тому

    I got a vorteks 4x4 3s blx for my grandson. I changed wheel hex 12mm for better Variety of wheels. But now running 17mm wheel hex and 10mm wider and running buggy wheels. It's a great Skatepark basher great videomate 👍. I've got youtube video Skatepark basher. Mondo's mod's 😃

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      I'll have to check out your content, and I really appreciate you enjoying mine as well!

  • @atlwolf67
    @atlwolf67 8 місяців тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥 as always

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      Thank you sir. It sort of reminds me a little of your Typhon the way it handles in the field, it has a shorter chassis tho

  • @blackcity9073
    @blackcity9073 8 місяців тому +3

    Imma get me one.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      I can say I'm really happy with mine.

  • @yellowhammersuwake1617
    @yellowhammersuwake1617 8 місяців тому +3

    Beast it is got one 62 mph without high speed pinon

    • @BriansRCStuff
      @BriansRCStuff 8 місяців тому

      What LIPO were you running?

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      That's flying on stock gearing

    • @yellowhammersuwake1617
      @yellowhammersuwake1617 8 місяців тому

      I put the high speed pinion in the 3 s typhon. Bro the typhon now 😳😲😲😳. Y got to try it out for ur self. But the vortex love it.

  • @jagergerg9771
    @jagergerg9771 8 місяців тому +1

    Arrmas always handle really well

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      They do, and it almost seems to defy their design because on paper they kind of shouldn't.

    • @BriansRCStuff
      @BriansRCStuff 8 місяців тому

      My Big Rock handles like sh*t!

  • @MwaleedU
    @MwaleedU 5 місяців тому +1

    Was this going 61mph in stock condition or there some upgradation in motor and ESC??

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  5 місяців тому +1

      It had a 20T pinion at the time of that speed test, I didn't know that until I ran it. Stock gearing it runs 55

  • @rccarsandmusic2641
    @rccarsandmusic2641 8 місяців тому +1

    update the BLX 100 to the 5.02 firmware that has LVC control now and set at 3.2v. Run it with a 15 tooth pinion which is best for bashing.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      What speed does it hit on the 15T pinion?

    • @rccarsandmusic2641
      @rccarsandmusic2641 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc I didn't test but I would say high 40's, the 18t will give you 50

  • @michaeljnewton
    @michaeljnewton 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m stuck between this and a big rock to complement my slash, which would you pick?

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  5 місяців тому

      They are both great, but if you're doing big jumps, I'd go BigRock, if you're just going fast and want good handling with the ability to do medium jumps, go Vorteks.

    • @michaeljnewton
      @michaeljnewton 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc Big Rock ordered, thanks! Love your content, new sub 👍🏼

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  5 місяців тому

      @@michaeljnewton thank you for the kind words and for hitting that subscribe button. It means a lot to us

  • @yellowhammersuwake1617
    @yellowhammersuwake1617 8 місяців тому +1

    Will the esc take 4 s? I never tryed it .total pack just no life time warranty becuz of that strong 8.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      4s won't work on the 100a spectrum esc

    • @yellowhammersuwake1617
      @yellowhammersuwake1617 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc that sucks still the shit 🤜🏾🤛🏾

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      @@yellowhammersuwake1617 it would be insane on 4s though with that motor and gearing

  • @BriansRCStuff
    @BriansRCStuff 8 місяців тому +1

    Do your baseball groundskeeper give you grief? I have to sneak onto mine during times I am less likely to be seen... they hate me lol.

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +2

      We haven't encountered them yet, presumably because we're there after they leave, or on days they aren't around, hahahahaha.

  • @187JuanWick
    @187JuanWick 7 місяців тому +1

    Should I get a traxxas slash 4X4 bl -s2 or this RC ?

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  7 місяців тому

      Between the two, I'd go Vorteks if you want to go fast, and be stable in almost any environment.

  • @TheRCBuildersPost
    @TheRCBuildersPost 8 місяців тому +1

    I have an arrma 3s blx green body. I ran it once and put it back in box with plastic back on it. I have it listed on marketplace for $210 and cant even sell it. Im trying to sell local without shipping but guess I'm gonna have to 😂

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      Wow 210 is a good deal. Which 3s model do you have?

    • @TheRCBuildersPost
      @TheRCBuildersPost 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Rek_Rc the Vorteks. I figured it would sell pretty quick but two weeks later here we are lol. I started at $275. I figured someone would offer $250 or something and I'd take it. Never thought I'd be here at $210 with no messages lol. Guess it's just not a good time for rc market. Crawlers I can sell no problem but bashers are hard to move around here

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      @@TheRCBuildersPost I'm surprised it's not selling at that price as well. It's virtually brand new. But crawlers are becoming very popular right now, maybe that's the difference, because You're offering a great deal there.

    • @boduke9428
      @boduke9428 8 місяців тому

      Where are you local to?

    • @TheRCBuildersPost
      @TheRCBuildersPost 8 місяців тому

      @@boduke9428 Ashland, Ky

  • @CounterproductiveproductionDIY
    @CounterproductiveproductionDIY 4 місяці тому +1

    The drone says: I’m a drone, not an apache!

  • @SHIRAZLIFE
    @SHIRAZLIFE 6 місяців тому +1

    Sick montage 🔥🤝🏼

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! That car was fun to film with

  • @DroidLocks6971
    @DroidLocks6971 3 місяці тому +1

    It's odd this 3S car goes as fast as my 6S kraton and 6s big rock

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  3 місяці тому

      It's all relative to gearing, KV (RPM), weight and so on.

  • @bassingbasics6621
    @bassingbasics6621 8 місяців тому +1

    Thought it was like a 6th scale 😂

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому

      It goes like one, but no.

  • @4Wheeladdiction
    @4Wheeladdiction 3 місяці тому +1

    throw the 4s esc from spektrum and you will see a new animal

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  3 місяці тому

      I bet that would be quite the ripper

    • @4Wheeladdiction
      @4Wheeladdiction 3 місяці тому

      @Rek_Rc it is I did it to mine and it keeps up with a buddies xmaxx

  • @xanielton.714
    @xanielton.714 8 місяців тому +3

    Ugh i regret not getting this one! I got the arrma granite instead wish i got this though 😮. O well another excuse to get another toy to the collection haha

    • @Rek_Rc
      @Rek_Rc  8 місяців тому +1

      It actually has the same chassis as the granite and shares much in common, but it's lower to the ground and turns better as a result. The granite is probably better for stunts, but the vorteks handles better and makes a better racer against your friends. The best time to get a vorteks is now, I doubt they'll get any cheaper than they are at the moment.

    • @xanielton.714
      @xanielton.714 8 місяців тому

      @@Rek_Rc yea it tips over a lot I was thinking of putting longer arms but your rite about it being good for stunts . Yea I’m thinking about it haha . I think I will

    • @k.f.jjoseph8243
      @k.f.jjoseph8243 8 місяців тому

      @@xanielton.714definitely get the longer arms. For $30 u won’t regret it. Got them on mine and it’s a night and day difference. Still got the wild side to it but much more stable.