2020 ARRMA Big Rock Crew Cab V3 In-Depth Unboxing and ESC Programming

Super excited to have the ARRMA Big Rock Crew Cab V3 on the bench tonight for an unboxing. I pre-ordered this vehicle when it was announced and have been eagerly waiting for it since. It's a 4wd 3S beast that can hit 50mph. They've upgraded this over the previous 3s BLX models and it should be even better. Thanks for tuning in.
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[@Funcentric]

Your videos are obviously really well put together, but just wanted to say you also have a really good tone, cadence and attitude. I appreciate your videos.

[@user-or1uu7yt9n]

One of the best big boy toys I have ever purchased and it is still going strong !

[@corymra]

Great video!! I picked one up 3 days ago and absolutely love it. This is my first rc and I have to say I'm already in love with this sport.

[@CCxRC]

Great to hear! It's a really fun hobby and you made a great choice

[@rosslee5427]

I picked up one of these V3 Big Rocks and am really impressed with it. I did exactly the same thing with that wheel wrench, the plastic strips out real easy. Look forward to seeing you run it.

[@jonnantau9354]

Great review Tony. I just ordered one from my LHS up here in Canada, cant wait.

[@RcNickster709]

Yeah Tony this is a great looking rig. Like you said "very Mean" Look forward to seeing this thing on the jumps.. :) Thanks for sharing brother. Thumbs up

[@ilcrawfo]

Thanks for doing this, I thought something was wrong with my esc, now I know the long beep means 5!

[@SlooDon]

Tony, thanks for the video. I know it’s old but the Big Rock was on sale and I wanted to move into some bashing. This video and the others you have done helped me make my decision. From what I can see it appears to be a solid, quick and reliable rig.

[@ilovejesus973]

Good review Tony see you on the next one.💯💯👍👍

[@Divine.Prince]

Thank you for helping me decide what rc car is going to be my dream rc car😃😄

[@Martin-pu1ti]

Nice 👍 … love the black matt finish of the body. Bad ass tires too. Cool truck😎

[@Basherqueen]

This is the best in-Depth Review I have ever seen! Respect, very good job. So, I give up and quit my KZbin carrier ... I will never be able to make it up to this level ... 😪

[@CCxRC]

Thanks Kimberly. The great thing about KZbin is....that people watch all kinds of content and more importantly the creators. You've got a great channel and lots of insight to offer!

[@Basherqueen]

@@CCxRC Thank you Tony, I appreciate your kind words.

[@thomasgross8289]

Just subscribed to your channel, not a basher guy, lm into the trail trucks but I'm looking hard at the losi lazer nut 😁

[@colter7300]

@@Basherqueen don’t quit I love your content it’s great

[@Basherqueen]

@@colter7300 Thank you! No I don't, no worries.

[@derekquinones8614]

I just ordered this over the traxxas max not only price but god this truck looks good, love the review Tony!!

[@chandlerengland1029]

Same here!!!!!! Going to get it tomorrow over the max

[@LindenRc215]

Nice unboxing I like the new look Big Rock V3 👍🏾💪🏾💯

[@27pugsly]

Linden Rc 215 kinda mad max ish !

[@mandodebbiechavarria6201]

Great video bro.....im just barely knocking the box dust off my Big Rock....😂thanks for all the info on your vid.......im gonna definitely keep a look out for your high flying tricks.....👍👍👍😁✌

[@larrys4227]

Good job brotha 👍 ... I'm loving mine. Tires are super soft, so be careful if pavement running. Runs great off-road! Look forward to a run video 😉

[@CCxRC]

I’ll mainly be running it OffRoad except maybe for a Speedtest.

[@gamebosan5965]

I really like this design

[@burn1gotbeats]

Making me want to program my ESC I swear I just need a card reader I always lose track of the beebs lol

[@rcpd3157]

It wheelies for days! Lol You will love it. I promise.lol

[@SupercarAlex150]

Love your channel!!

[@rich00273119]

Great rundown video! Liked, subbed, smashed dat bell!!!

[@JUICY_TIME]

yup love it😁👏

[@jdpasltrains]

Easy way to work on it. Nice design.

[@CCxRC]

I love it. For people just starting, it's not as intimidating to get in and work on.

[@bbeckers24]

I prefer the run an comparison videos, but this was the best unboxing so far.

[@CCxRC]

I do as well, but there are a lot of people who like unboxings....so I continue to do them.

[@patrickchavez7638]

This truck is awesome. NEED TO PICK ONE UP ASAP

[@toejam6941]

This will solve all my problems!

[@kennethk9020]

Thank you

[@eusourobert]

Perfect review Tony!! Once again, congrats brother. RC_Crawlerbrazil

[@RCVHX22]

Very cool one, great vide and rc my friend well done i like it 😜👍

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Thanks bud

[@Smile-N-Bear]

I really appreciate the indepth review. I'm not sure what the advantage of a castlated slipper is? I do like that you can dial back throttle an steering. Great features for beginners an children. How easy was that trans! Looks to be an excellent addition. Thanks for breaking this rig down for us Tony! Always a pleasure!👊

[@CCxRC]

I’m not really sure either, but they say it’s “Specially designed castellated shape for maximum torque transfer efficiency”. It’s the design they used in the 4s models.

[@netcruzer]

Nice overview Tony! Yeah that wheel wrench is useless for the wheel nuts it's not strong enough, that red tool only good for slipper adjusting.

[@westonfurman3833]

I like it, seems alot like my tenacity mt.

[@STEVOD313]

I love my big rock, i've upgraded mine with a wider stance like this new version n it handles nice, also I put the hot racing steering bell crank in mine to improve steering

[@STEVOD313]

I also did a how to program the esc n punch settings video n its one of my most viewed videos

[@27pugsly]

STEVO D 313 yes you made it look easy I reference that if I need help ! Now I have Tony’s too also

[@STEVOD313]

@@27pugsly I'm glad it helped. thats one i'm glad I made cus so many people thank me for the help

[@cjv29er]

Had to revisit this video for the ESC tuning. I don’t know why I took so long to get this latest V3 of the 3S line. Sooo happy with my Senton and Granite.

[@43rocket]

can you tell me where the rubber o ring goes it fell out when taking drive shaft out?

[@danheckman8265]

Great in depth video. Have not toyed with and esc settings . What's the difference in the 4 diff types. Or 5 whatever it is.

[@Lakecenterlawncare]

Could you show how you operate the controller for the inexperienced? Thanks!

[@covermchone99]

Can you compare that to the arrma kraton 4s

[@meirdeaph8159]

Awsome

[@doubleaaaron]

I have this truck. Great truck so far except I had trouble with the axle screw backing out and the wheel coming off. I thought it was broke, but ended up putting lock tight on all four just in case. Otherwise I've beat the heck out of it and it's going well so far.

[@CCxRC]

I'll keep an eye on it! Thanks.

[@danheckman8265]

Anyone have to adjust steering from factory to make it go straight? Wasn't sure if this was just a normal thing but my front wheels weren't pointed too far away from each other . My truck wanted to steer left. It steers straight now. Love my big rock v3

[@user-or1uu7yt9n]

I will tell you one thing that everyone who buys one of these should do when you purchase one and that is to buy an upgraded servo because I guarantee that you that if you are going to use this truck as intended you will definitely need a new one within 2 weeks . They just are not up to the task at hand .Other than that , bash away !!

[@43rocket]

DOES ARRMA make a adjustable wheelie bar for the new big rock??

[@teslacybertruck750]

The reason why I'd chose the Big Rock, over the Granite is because it has a wider platform. It helps it much more with stability.

[@43rocket]

can you tell if this car will have option for threaded shocks and metal cvd;s???

[@Divine.Prince]

have you had any problems with the radio system, like a delay in the response

[@DadsRCGarage]

Looks pretty cool, would look great next to my Felony 😎❤️

[@CCxRC]

Sure would. Love the blacked out cars.

[@DadsRCGarage]

@@CCxRC me too, I have to add to my collection of all black RC's.

[@zombiebashingrc123]

Are you going to connect your dx5 rugged to this truck?

[@miketube6662]

Hi Iam toying between this and the savage flux xs what u reckon

[@43rocket]

my slipper clutch screw came un loosened, why is this? did 4s on it.

[@mikehoncho4258]

Just got mine in the mail what is that little microchip looking thing that comes in . The controller bag ?

[@treyfrierson1189]

Appreciate the break down my big rock v3 hasn't arrived yet I saved your vid to set my punch setting i watch you with my history lol I want to set mine at 4, so after I set it and after it beeps 4 times do I hit the punch setting again or just turn it off to save it to 4? Thanks appreciate your time Gb 🙏

[@kevinnoneya9095]

Super new, but why does it grind when ripping on it and turning?

[@SPEEDYBEANIE22]

I just sold my Traxxas slash fox 4x4 now I’m gonna get this one next to tow my Losi Baja Rey

[@toejam6941]

I want!

[@robertbonaros2403]

I got the big rock and granite 3s blx and both of there shocks come apart at the bottom and the spring falls off how can I fix that

[@georgepapamichail1006]

Pretty analysing Tony, great job. But i wanted to ask if you could find a surface that has gravel to test this rc,, cause you see here in Greece it's the most common surface that you can have access to. Plus there is a huge park near me with loads of gravel and i would like to see how it performs !!!

[@BASSstarlet]

Πιστεύω πως θα τα πηγαίνει μια χαρά σε χαλίκι.

[@kevink.8048]

Great review CCRC! I know I'm in the minority when I say this. The only thing I don't like about the Big rock v2 is the body color. Give m color over any boring black vehicle any day . Hey but that's just me. Rock looks great from vides I've seen. :)

[@danheckman8265]

This is the v3

[@MrtipRC]

I'm running the losi Tenacity MT wheels and tires , omg what a difference .

[@CCxRC]

Good deal

[@MrtipRC]

@@CCxRC Also you notice the new pinion gear ? D shape to fit securely on the shaft with an E clip , I may upgrade all my rigs to this style of pinion gear .

[@rcpete7055]

@@MrtipRC interesting, show a pic 👍🤯

[@danheckman8265]

I use the granite wheels. What a difference

[@pedrosolenoid2898]

Why is the gearing not greased? Is that something you should do, or not necessary here due to the nature of bashing and dirt?

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Put a bigrock body on an Arrma senton v3 blx. I did, it wheelies!!!

[@rcjoe406]

Shoo goo that body brother

[@cacanjacowans540]

Definitely black out underneath.... I used gunmetal then gloss black. That flat black is on the outside of the shell so the first time you roll it scratches & scrapes are gonna shine straight through

[@rcjoe406]

@@cacanjacowans540 good idea thanks brother

[@nomusicrc]

So I have the brushed typhon granite and Senton and I had to replace the servo on all three and the shocks on all three funny thing is two of the cars I replaced with servos that are over 20 years old and they work better than the stock ones I’m going to buy the Kraton 4S we’ll see how long the shocks last and the servo if the servo dies I still have more 20 year old ones maybe I should sell them to Arrma

[@based_will]

Love it. I'm waiting till there's RPM arms for it, then I'm buying one. My granite snapped them so easily. Maybe the RPM Typhon arms will work?!

[@CCxRC]

I beat it rally bad today and didn’t snap any a-rams. Thought I would have twice, but it was fine!

[@daveb8736]

Like the build, can't stand the body. Any body's easy to swap on?

[@pizzomedia7261]

What's your long term thoughts on the big rock vs granite? I'm trying to decide. I have a Kraton 6s already. I'm looking for something smaller that fun to jump and rip around in smaller places where the kraton is just too big. The granite seems cool because it's so wild, but is it annoyingly wild or manageable? Big rock does not look as agile in the air. Thanks

[@b8nducciify]

Hi. Thank you for all the help. What's the difference between buying this or the senton with bigger tires? I also was wondering if you put senton tires on the granite would it be more stable? Newbie questions, sorry if they are stupid

[@BASSstarlet]

Granite is a better basher i think.Senton is for on-road speed runs, due to lower center of gravity.In general, if you change tires with smaller (in diameter) you could gain stability but you'll loose top speed.

[@thedarkriver1]

Mine doesn't beep..flashes red..

[@BlvlWmpower]

An outcast style would would look sick on this.

[@CCxRC]

It could....but without the wing. Wings keep cars from tumbling and landing on their wheels.

[@fishcatcollectibles3957]

Hello was looking at 2 different RC"s that you own, I was wondering which you prefer big rock v3 or losi tenacity DB pro. My shop is selling the losi for 20.00 more than the arrma

[@CCxRC]

The Losi is so good.

[@NabiL_Lam]

Can you please do a load test to that Spektrum 5000mah "100C" battery and do a video about it. Thanks in advance I doubt it's performance

[@CCxRC]

I don’t have equipment to do a load test. I just use batteries that work well for me and my pair these ones have been great in my 3s and 6s cars.

[@NabiL_Lam]

@@CCxRC give me each cell resistance of this specific pack (could be found in the charger) and i will calculate it real C rating. because i want to buy batteries and i don't waste my money on something expensive and not worth it.

[@random_g-man9754]

Excuse my ignorance, but when you say move it to a 5, you mean moving it up to run on a 5s right?

[@CCxRC]

No. That would be the punch level in the ESC

[@27pugsly]

Kinda looks like a Traxxas Maxx with a wide kit😮

[@richardprice4587]

i want one

[@keetonadams3797]

So on lipo battery does the “100c” make it last longer? Shorter? Faster? I’m trying to figure out which one I should get. To make it go fast but still last a long time.

[@bigd4136]

Hopefully I don't screw this up but how I was told is the mAh is the gas tank AKA how long it lasts and the C is the size of the gas lines aka how much power it will dump to the motor.

[@keetonadams3797]

@@bigd4136 Thanks!

[@bigd4136]

@@keetonadams3797 don't quote me on that. I don't want to spread wrong information. Last year when I got back into the hobby I was highly confused about lipo batteries and that's how it was explained to me at the hobby shop. Like I said, if memory serves me correctly lol.

[@BlueDually4x4]

Arrma has some great looking vehicles. The matte black looks mean.

[@CCxRC]

Their design team creates some amazing rig and paint schemes

[@Aussieknuckleheads]

They're awesome looking trucks it's just a shame hh has put all the prices up especially here in Australia the 3s line has gone up $50-100 😢

[@CCxRC]

They went up here about $30. That’s due to all the upgrades, fans, new radio, bearings, better diffs etc.

[@rrrrammmmz1285]

I have a question does 100c lipo can shorten the life of the ESC? Pls reply. Tnx

[@CCxRC]

I don’t think so. I’ve never heard that

[@rrrrammmmz1285]

@@CCxRC ok thank you

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Still wIting bought mine from a shop in florida dont understand whats taking so long

[@CCxRC]

Seems like they should be arriving, but I’m not sure how your shop does their ordering. Our hobby shop got them on Tuesday.

[@MarioSilva-zv9yv]

Would you please recommend me which battery I should get. I have a Spektrum Smart S150 AC/DC RC Battery Charger. I’m completely clueless. Thank you in advance!

[@CCxRC]

You want to get the SPektrum 3s 5000mah battery with an IC5 plug and at least a 50c rating. bit.ly/SPK3s5000m50c. But to charge it, you need an adapter. bit.ly/ic5-ic3

[@CCxRC]

But you could get the 100C battery that can push out a little more power, but for $10 more. bit.ly/3s5000m100cic5

[@MarioSilva-zv9yv]

This helps a lot. Thank you!!

[@joseCalderon1976]

Nice man 👍. Beautiful. I think that this would be better than the granite TBH.

[@rcpete7055]

Nobody can afford the Spektrum Smart Batteries it's expensive enough saving for the Truck's when you're not an influencer!🤐 Just saying what everyone is thinking 😇 another great review though👍👌 Thanks..

[@CCxRC]

They cost the same as all the batteries I've bought. I haven't bought batteries from Amazon before. I choose them because they will auto discharge to storage safe if unused. The only impact that being an influencer has is that I charge a lot of batteries thinking I'll record a video and then don't get to using them all and either unsafely leave them charged...or spend my money to get batteries that will discharge and store themselves in a safer manner. That's why I invest in them and have bought two Bat-safe XL storage containers for them. They are full of Venom and Spektrum batteries. These days I charge the Spektrum ones unless I know I will use them...then do the Venom batteries and try to stop my runs around 3.80V per cell to quickly put them in storage mode. But yeah....I just was moved to part time at my job because of this pandemic...so I will have less to spend...which has nothing to do with being an influencer. People think being an influencer means everything is free and I don't have to spend any money. It's almost the opposite. I spend a ton of money on this hobby. Probably over 20k already this year. So keep saying what everyone is thinking but hopefully this gives a better glimpse of reality. This isn't a money maker for me.

[@rcast3763]

Can I use a 3S Deans battery on it? Thanks

[@CCxRC]

If you get an adapter from the deans plug to an IC5 plug

[@rcast3763]

@@CCxRC yes, but how about the current draw on 3S if Deans will be able to give optimal current to the ESC?

[@josiahwilson5733]

What charger do you use

[@CCxRC]

I have the Spektrum S2100

[@mattmoran3710]

I hate them plastic diff housings got 5 rear an 3 front on my keaton 4s gotta get the beveled metal ones

[@CCxRC]

wow. I'm still stock on my Kraton 4s.

[@mattmoran3710]

@@CCxRC was my morning ripper b4 work everyday on 4s eats em up

[@Catalysis1144]

Great review .. Am having a problem with ESC LVC it triggers sooner than it should getting 10mins with 3s 5000mah lipo .. Searching the internet seems to be a common issue with this ESC .. Did you have this issue? what battery are you using?

[@traviswebb6137]

Do you really think 14mm hubs are great?

[@CCxRC]

At the time…yes. Many were still running 12mm.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Still waiting

[@tattoodrdoke]

All this body needs a punisher logo on the hood. Its a shame supremacists have tried to claim the punisher logo.

[@hbb3367]

did not cover calibration WTF?

[@CCxRC]

They come calibrated got the controller. Unless changing the transmitter, it shouldn’t be necessary.

[@Hirthirthirt]

BOY is that thing ugly