Arrma Big Rock Crew Cab vs. Granite 4x4 3S BLX, impressions and thoughts

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We drove the new Arrma Big Rock V3 today back to back with the Arrma Granite to figure out the differences in how they drive and perform.
#Arrma #BigRock #Granite

[@SpeedSyko]

Love the 3s line, the big rock body doesn’t get bent or crushed in the rear, the granite body crushed in like a water bottle in the rear first run. BIg Rock all day! If someone is on the fence and can’t decide. Great video!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Yeah? But the Gtanite looks so damn good!! I already have the typhon and am ultra impressed

[@Topnotch_jigs_]

@@mrtambourineman6107 I’m beginner I’m get me big rock learn off the speed it comes with then put the other battery in !!!! Can’t wait it either granite or this they both supped up but I think rock better more powerful and bigger then granite 4x4

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Thanks for showing some bashing clips. Drives me nuts when somebody does this type of video and it's 12 minutes of talking and 0 driving.

[@RazorRC]

hahaha, that's what I used to do

[@bashingstiles9666]

The granite is killing it right now. I’ve been beating mine to hell and I just broke the servo which is whatever becouse I needed to upgrade. I think this thing is almost unbreakable. Love your vids man. Your the reason I got a granite from your shootout

[@DOFIXERR]

I have both the V1 versions of each vehicle. on the Big Rock I put in the hub extender and PL badlands on it. Once I did that it was solid AF. I don't think I've broke anything major on it since. To this day I haven't decided which one I liked better. They both are awesome rigs!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I love this Arrrma 3s line up now - I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with all of them! All so drive and look so damn good 👍 😍

[@owen8538]

I found fitting 4s 2400kv spektrun and 20t pinion on the 3s line makes them alot more powerful on 3s

[@supernoodle48]

I wish I'd watched this a week ago. At the weekend when i was out with my Big Rock, the rear axle and driveshaft parted company. Good to know at least it's known.

[@shantellarmitage776]

I bought a V3 Big rock from my local hobby store and it came with spacers, I'm using a large spacer and medium spacer in the back, then the front I put 2 large spacers, It comes with 2 spacers with each such different from large to medium then small or skinny spacer for the shock

[@my2cents930]

The stock plastic shocks are trash and leak, the only bad part I've found on the truck in any way. Pick up some aluminum adjustable shocks from eBay or Amazon and replace those ASAP. Other than that, I've beat the crap out of my Granite, and it just keeps rolling.

[@jimmyv1753]

I have beat the dog crap out of my ARRMA Granite 4x4 BLX100 and have never had to touch it. Aside from cleaning it. Bulletproof. It possible I just got lucky but it is to this day the only RC I’ve ever had that has been thru the fire and not one single issue. I’ve got the cheetah extreme the J3 speed (love the jlb speed) I’ve got a ZD short course 1/8 scale 4S a ZD thunder 9116 brushless a 144001 (of course) and the OG Laegendary 1/10 brushed 540. Everyone of them I’ve rebuilt multiple times except the ARRMA. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. I APPRECIATE YOU GUYS

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Great vid as always. Thanks for sharing Razor. Been raining here in the UK for weeks, so I've been using the rock crawlers more. But I have strengthened the body on my V3 Granite. John

[@maxxdavidson7795]

I had that same same Gens ace and within a year one of the cells died, so I hacked it up and turned it into a 2s so it wasn't a total waste. Also had one of their racing series batteries and the terminals melted through the case. I believe they make good batteries I have just had bad experience with most of them.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I've had nothing but good luck (knock on wood) 👍

[@jimmyv1753]

I’m no expert so that up front. I have this same truck. I already had some 3S 5000mah batteries and adaptors to run this truck. I wanted to get the “smart” battery from spectrum and no joke from a venom 5000 3S with adaptor to the Spectrum smart blah blah 5000 3S gave that granite another gear (not literally) but big speed increase big power increase. Can’t explain it just wanted to share if you’re rocking the Arrma with the IC5 plug try one of those new Spectrum Batteries. It was 90 bucks for one.

[@moerc]

Excellent insight as always!! Top notch!! Appreciate you very much!! 👊🏽👊🏽🏎🏎🏎🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@HH-zg8zm]

Wow the big rock lands better than granite. More solid jumping it looks like a fixed granite. Longer arms fixed it in the air. Hate the body look over granet. I haven't liked arma because of how there 3 s trucks land but now they got something for me to buy. In the big rock. Nice 👍

[@bigeclipse718]

If you had to pick just one would it be big rock or granite? Just curious. I currently have 6s outcast and 8s outcast and im looking for a 3s truck. I got the outcast on extreme sale so its not that im a stunter, although i do send them pretty hard.

[@pizzomedia7261]

Great comparison video! I can't decide on the granite or big rock 3s. I already have a Kraton 6s and looking for something smaller to bash around in smaller areas. I also want to be able to drop it to 50% and hand it off to a younger kid. Big rock seems more stable, granite seems like it has more personality with it's squirrely style. Seems kind of fun to flip around, but does it get unmanageable or just a pain to drive? What's your personal favorite to drive? Thanks!

[@cryptoartizmo8433]

Love the arrma we got a 6s kraton video up and we love the arrma thnx for the info

[@ramanmunis4404]

Hello what run time do you get on the granite with those gens ace batteries?

[@PeteWylieRC]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I already have the Granite and Senton and wondering about the Big Rock. I think that my friend might get one so I can try it out for myself. Nice run footage at the end. Great bash spot :-)

[@donuttime2507]

I've got the typhon 3s. Want to grab my 2nd RC but not sure what to get in the 3s range. Either the senton, granite or the big rock. What would you go for?

[@PeteWylieRC]

@@donuttime2507 personally I'd say Granite but it depends what you want to do with it. I just think it's the best fun 😁

[@donuttime2507]

@@PeteWylieRC yeah I've spent all day on modelsport trying to decide what to order. Tbh I only run it up and down the street and on grass. Never tried bashing. 3s range is my budget. Got the typhon so my try senton,granite or big rock. Might even get the typhon v3 as got the v2 and can use it for parts. I'm like a kid in a candy store.lol

[@gavingowing7572]

What are the best tires for the big rock for bashing in the woods?

[@garethstroud5586]

Only thing I'm wondering is with the big rock obviously being bigger, does it take more hits or is the shell the same thickness as the granite

[@RayRiv73]

Just bought a Granite on sale for $260...ordered a HTRC T240 charger from Aliexpress....Just waiting for the charger so I can rip this thing.

[@Frank-st7ku]

Would it be okay to run deans on a granite 3s? I have batteries with deans and I'm not really wanting to buy new batteries...

[@RazorRC]

It would probably work, but not ideal.

[@Frank-st7ku]

@@RazorRC Turns out my dad just bought me a granite and a compatible 3s lectron pro with it 😂 im loving the truck so far

[@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!

[@chrisbradshaw4243]

Hi just ordered arrma big rock 3s as my first rc. Is there anything you recommend doing or changing before i run the car? Also all i have is deans connection batteries so what do i need to bypass this?

[@corottolino953]

You solder ec5 connectors on the batteries or you solder deans connectors on the car

[@mannyfran8024]

Reinforce the body. Plenty of vids on youtube. I did and u won't regret it

[@huckaberryfpv4986]

Adapter

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Oh stop it, you're driving me crazy, lol! Looking to get this soon, thanks for the vid 👍

[@marzgtp]

What servo are you running? My servo is going out.

[@owen8538]

How does big rock 3s compare 4s outcast

[@Dsm152]

So what’s better?

[@jefferychambrovichjr6681]

Think I’m pulling the trigger on this truck. What battery should I run and do I need to purchase a separate charger?

[@phillipebaccam142]

I have both and my big rock can hit an easy 4 backflips on this 3' mound not even full speed so yes three are possible without a giant ramp

[@_.b.rc.g._]

Hey, does anyone has also driveshaft issues with their v3 3s Arrma? I got my granite two weeks ago and it have eaten 2 driveshafts. I haven't touched the slipper and the punch setting is always at level 3

[@RazorRC]

Try loosening your slipper. Mine was set too tight.

[@_.b.rc.g._]

@@RazorRC oh, thank you very much, maybe I have the same problem. Please tell me, how much did you loosen it?

[@RazorRC]

@@_.b.rc.g._ mine was a full turn

[@_.b.rc.g._]

@@RazorRC thanks a lot!

[@_.b.rc.g._]

@@RazorRC how do you understand when will it be perfect?

[@EnjoyLifeLikeaKid]

Both are great vehicles.

[@KurtsRCs]

The big rock looks like a fun basher

[@tomguerquin87]

Great video. I’m looking at buying my first RC truck and can’t decide between the big rock and the granite.I’d be mostly using it in the backyard and at parks/forests. I believe the big rock has higher clearance? My concern for the granite is that it might be harder to handle, esp as I’m a new into the hobby, and the big rock could be more stable/easier to control, correct? Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers and thanks

[@RazorRC]

I'd get the Big Rock, much easier to drive and the ground clearance is only very slightly less.

[@tomguerquin87]

@@RazorRC thank you!!

[@experiencewithmartin972]

@@RazorRC how much less is the ground clearance in centimeters? I was wondering exactly that because I ordered the big rock but was worried that I may be missing on the monster truck experience if it is too low.... Is it as low as other models?

[@jacksampson7711]

Nice yoga block. Great informative video.

[@roadstar499]

whats the c rating??? thx

[@DOBERSTAFFIE]

you ever ran any of the 2wd trucks there? how did they do?

[@specializedbighitfsr]

Anyone have any issues with their shocks? I've had 2 shock's shafts pull out from the bottom eyelet. Looks like they are just a knurled metal shaft end which is pressed into the plastic eyelet, cant see any signs of adhesive. Crazy that they pulled apart like that, very gentle bashing going on with this truck so far. Was able to super glue them and press them back into place, but who knows how long that will last... Thanks guys.

[@RazorRC]

Yeah, they updated the shocks on the Vorteks to use threaded eyelets, but the rest of the lineup has those dumb knurled shafts. I've pulled a few out too.

[@specializedbighitfsr]

@@RazorRC on the ones that pulled out did you try fixing them with super glue or anything or did you just replace them? So far so good on mine but now I have another problem, just stripped out the rear differential input gear :-( maybe I had my slipper too tight?

[@zegel_rl3257]

I need help what size locknut does the amer granite wheel have

[@Reemmail.]

Hi, love your vids man, keep it up 👍

[@RazorRC]

Glad you like them!

[@oarf1017]

Can it self right?

[@ajgreen868]

Those shocks still leak?

[@dubbleportion]

Is this in San Jose

[@jovanyespitia6241]

Where that at

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

That what i thought when i first drove it.scary

[@synergyiii]

is this only on 2s seems slow af

[@wyattmerinar5662]

No 3s

[@ervinr82]

You say uh sooooooooo much

[@ajgreen868]

The big rocks traction rolls more.