Arrma FireTeam Review - 1/7 6s 60mph bashing vs. Xmaxx

[@efeezhee4088]

This review is unreal!! Fantastic location, great idea to run with the Xmaxx! They compliment each other well. Interesting that it has EXB parts. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, this really is an alternative to the Xmaxx. It can hang a bit and it doesn't require quite as much room.

[@tikkabrno]

In Australia this beast is about $700AUD cheaper than the xmaxx. I'm very tempted as my first of this type of RC car.

[@granthuling9783]

For those of you complaining about the military men inside the car rounding out the Fireteam theme... I encourage you to think about whom has up help your freedom all these years? Whom was there taking care of your country while you were working the privileged 9 to 5 life that you have fooled yourself into thinking is difficult. You haven't seen nothing yet. Those who have served will never talk down on this theme and I welcome to inspire you to be the same. #MilitaryUnderstands #DontLookDownOnUSa #ThereisNoWeInMilitary

[@DoLo_XO]

Just bought this for $399, it’s on sale and I also have the sledge. Looking forward to having a blast with these!

[@Tundra24]

I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on this sale

[@orion000]

Oh wow, let me know how it runs

[@nameinaframeindy]

@@Tundra24 me too. Ive been obsessed for the last 3 days😂 Im having a dilemma with the battery situation.

[@TeddysVentures]

Got one coming for $399.00 too!

[@Donnieburger80]

@@Tundra24 I did with 5 hours left. It's a great deal at 399. Cant wait to run it.

[@teslacybertruck750]

I cant believe its on sale today Nov. 25th for only $399 in both colors! Literally less expensive than the traxxas rustler vxl.

[@justsenditbro]

Found one in stock at my local hobby store 2 days ago for 399$ haven't gotten to play with it yet waiting on batteries. Super hyped

[@Wotup72]

Straight up best reviewer! Great points. I will not be purchasing this vehicle but I always like progress "change" in the hobby. Thank you and Arrma.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. That's high praise since I just started reviewing fast cars.

[@lennieb7367]

Thank you for posting the cons of this vehicle., as very few have. It's currently on sale for $399, so I think I'll get one for that price, but definitely not $750

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Good review bro. Well balanced 👏 I've never had an issue with the diffs on my 2 Arrma 6s rigs. Never added a shim, I've just run them out of the box. Cheap replacement parts from JRC when they do go I guess. Maybe then I'll add a shim or 2.

[@andyb9994]

Great review...I broke down and bought one and haven't used it to much but I do like it a lot, I do like the XMAXX more, but running both together is awesome....

[@RCReviewChannel]

Seeing them run together is a revelation. Similar animals in behavior and mean attitude.

[@BigBoii1369]

Love the review! I just bought one on Black Friday sale for $400! $270 off!

[@xxlpeterpan]

Same here I couldn’t pass it up

[@MountainRoadRC]

Nice location, cool music, awesome car 😎🤙🏻 My must-have list get's longer and longer 😜 Btw...nice and informative review as always. I like your pro/con style mixed with the action vids and the music 😉👍🏻

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad you liked it!!

[@JJ-lu6mg]

I think still in 2024 it’s the most underrated Arrma. Also one of the best performing RC in Arrma’s 6s lineup.

[@iprincemajestic2.0]

Great review! I also just bought this on sale. 1. Needs a wing 2. Arrma must fix their diff problems in their vehicles 3. Useless hand brake I am quite sure a version 2,3, and 4 are coming out.

[@orion000]

What happens with the diffs?

[@brendonl69]

@@orion000 They are hit and miss. Alot of people crunch the diffs on first run (Manufacturing not consistent maybe). I have seen online some people crunch the traxxas diffs too, so I don’t think it just an Arrma problem, maybe just more common.

[@FonzieV]

One of the BEST reviews hands down! love you shared your Opinion as just that.. your opinions with Facts backing it up! thanks for sharing, would love to see the Losi 1.6 Super Baja Rey review one day! Thanks

[@mikebird8290]

ITS DEFINITELY STRONG. I WATCHED KEVIN TALBOT'S REVIEW HE GAVE IT HELL AND IT TOOK IT REALLY WELL 👍😊

[@hellorc7678]

Good review I wish they were unbreakable 😂😂

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's good. since the tires and the body absorb quite a bit of energy.

[@mikebird8290]

@@RCReviewChannel GREAT PREFORMING TRUCK 🇬🇧🇺🇸🕊️✌️

[@SqwashFireteam]

The handbrake is actually really useful for me when I’m crawling around rocks / hills. The Fireteam 🔥 rules

[@sofloflow]

Overpriced, but I just scored one for $400 (Black friday deal). At that price, its a steal!

[@6ickness1]

I've been eye balling this can't wait to get it

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's unique and it is a performer.

[@6ickness1]

@@RCReviewChannel i bet it is love the videos thank you

[@davida8407]

$399 right now for Black Friday at Horizon! Considering it....

[@peetor7]

Thanks, I really want to get one. Great shot of the doughnuts at the end. 👏

[@alanvictorreno]

I appreciate your honest reviews

[@johnfaustus1]

Always respect your independence. Horizon Hobby has 90% of RC 'reviewers' in their pockets - it's so bad that I basically don't watch KZbin 'reviews' anymore.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, and they really don't like to hear any pros/cons or objectivity IMHO.

[@MrScby11195]

Worth it even more since I just got it for 399

[@RCReviewChannel]

Oh for sure!!

[@emanueladdison]

It is VERY durable! I was racing a Nissan Maxima on the street and got drug underneath of the MaximaGound the EXB arm and cracked my rim. Replaced the ball joint and thats it! Tough vehicle!

[@Jlemus01]

Great Rc truck and awesome review thanks for the info but for that price just save some $$$ and get the XMAXX, the XMAXX still is the king of the hill on durability how easy is to work on and aftermarket parts galore. The customer service is always on point either for asking questions, replacing warranty parts or buying parts. and before buying anything they always recommend to visit your local hobby stores and that's my 2cents but other than that the arrma fireteam is looking 👌

[@jdsrcs8061]

It's a cool buggy but I don't think I would get one. It's a bit to big for the places that I go most of the time. I agree with you about the hand break feature, not really needed in a 4wd rig. On 2wd yes they work great for fast turns and doughnuts. We had hand breaks on our old dune buggy and it was a blast.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great feedback that is much appreciated!

[@johnyortiz8774]

I just bought this and waiting for it now. Great review. I never even thought about the point you made with not being able to tell if it's facing at you or away from you at a distance but it totally makes sense. From everything you said it seems like a solid vehicle, with some drawbacks of course, but should be great. I was wondering have you swapped out for a stronger servo and were any mods needed to make those bodies work? Seems like a nice platform with a lot of ways you can take it.

[@RyanBrooks-cz9hq]

Led me to think

[@HolyCannolis]

Great review! Are you able to just rip the whole drivers out of the body? Thanks!!

[@thepatternforms859]

What do you mean re shim? On the diffs do the little shims have issues? Out of all the components on the diff how on earth are the thin metal shims the weak link?

[@gm3353]

worth it at 750? how about 399? hell to the yeah! Amain had them on sale for a while and I scooped one up. love it cannot beat it at that price! Great video as usual

[@RCReviewChannel]

Not worth $750 but a good deal at $500. A screamer at $400. Coolest sale of the year.

[@idjc2621]

I bought one for 399. For the size, performance, durability, and otb bash ability. I would have paid the release price. It’s bigger than it’s competitors, and they were going for over 600. The E revo and Sledge also a few others

[@danjones3402]

What a great looking RC!! I have to get one. I have a Kraton 6s but this thing right here looks like it has a lot of unique features all in 1. Ground clearance plus speed?? I need it!!

[@S9RUT]

I think the handbrake is a hit or miss. Some people love it, some people think it's not needed at all. Also, I've never had diff issues with any of my Arrma actually. I bash pretty hard too. But I guess if people have issues, then they have issues, but I think if you Shim them right, you won't have issues.

[@gaffle-411]

Great work on this video and I like the drone footage at the end. Would it behoove people to simply REMOVE the hand brake? If removed, does that throw off the car's balance?

[@MIstastacks24]

I love this channel.. he reminds me of like an uncle of mine. always into cool stuff.

[@Art-zs6sl]

It's the best RC of January 2022! Love the tires. It's a nice RC, but I don't see it's home.

[@brcoutlook1482]

Don't know if I'm completely sold on this machine bit rich for $700usd I'm Australian so that's nearly $1400 to me haha... though it definitely seems to perform and that video work was great Frances good work mate👍👍👍

[@brcoutlook1482]

$1198 sorry haha

[@RCReviewChannel]

Fair enough! That's a biggggg chunk of change!

[@tikkabrno]

As soon as I saw this review I looked around. Best price I found was $1189 in Aus 👍

[@brcoutlook1482]

@@tikkabrno yeah I wrote that down further in the replies

[@tikkabrno]

@@brcoutlook1482 oops, didn't mean to correct you. Thought you were just converting $700USD to AUD 👍 I'm a noob to modern lipo powered RC. just dipping my toes now. Have a crawler on the way. Want a drone for fishing bait drops and can see something like this or similar in the near future. Hearing the same negatives repeatedly about weak diffs. I don't and won't be competing, but I don't want to spend shit loads on repairs over n over 😒

[@Blackinterceptor999]

How smooth is the ride quality? I was looking at the UDR because it's big enough to fit camera equipment inside it and meant to emulate the Baja trucks which are designed to take bumps smoothly and I wanted to start doing FPV videos around my town with it...Only major issue with the UDR in my case is the tendency to roll over which means I'd need a spotter to follow me around just in case...Not much fun for content.

[@Vaterraman]

I've yet to kill my diff on the Notorious 6s, and I haven't really been maintaining it since getting the 8s. I did shim it, install aluminum housings and cases, but haven't done anything in over a year. It's been sitting for some time now, things sound squeaky, but diff are fine. I did kill an internal gear on the rear diff on my 8s, but that was over a year of use, maintained...but not like they suggest.

[@RCAdventuresAmsterdam]

Great review. Gonna pass on this for now. Maybe an EXB version where I can put in my own electronics.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Hopefully, that will come. Good news is the motor and esc on this are Hobbywing units and are some of the best in class.

[@RCAdventuresAmsterdam]

@@RCReviewChannel good to know. Thanks for the info ✌️

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

Doesn’t make sense to give it that transmitter when they are providing such a nice radio on all of their other vehicles at this price point. I hope this isn’t a trend that continues. I’ll be looking for a sale this holiday season or something but $750 just seems a bit much.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Very much agreed. I feel they put in this radio to pay for the hand brake which is has more cool-factor but is really useless off-road

[@williamoleary9330]

Grabbed this when Arrma put it on sale for $399. I mean just fantastic of Arrma and Horizon when they do this for their fans. Just amazing price drop sales on their great vehicles unlike dumb Traxxas that gives free light kits on over priced vehicles….big whoop Traxxas….smh We just run and slide outs around on gravel and loose dirt. It’s just awesome!

[@joeabrenica4467]

Arrma got my $$$!.👍👍👍👍👍

[@skynetsworld]

Are there no aftermarket "hardcore" diffs, that won't break, for retrofitting?

[@BTandKM111]

Needs a VW Bug body and some chrome mags 😁

[@MervHernandez]

Overall its a super nice rig and I love both of mine. Sadly the body was not the best of ideas considering how easy it breaks at the screw points.

[@orion000]

How has it held up? Do you still have it?

[@MervHernandez]

@@orion000 I have 2 now and they are both great. Replaced front bearings as they do blow out. Then I chose to upgrade the turning and ebrake servos.. Purchased some Backflips 6s and the rig is doing great.

[@orion000]

@@MervHernandez super

[@damaylaphoenix1155]

i disagree with the diff con. especially when people are doing standing backflips with 8s on a 2200kv motor!

[@NANNIRC]

Wow professional! I don't know where from comes Arma ( China?) I hear about this brand since two or three years and in this short time they made a lot. Erupting tons of different "good" models using few parts and mixing them (more economy in production and faster new realization). There is something that doesn't convince me, it seems they are in hurry to keep the market rather supply a precious product. Any how, guns a part, a good rc. Ciao Nanni

[@horxton9460]

Arrma is a British manufacturer

[@NANNIRC]

@@horxton9460 AH! ok perfect Thank you and now I know something more, hope to return the courtesy. Ciao Nanni

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, they have a modular design and they keep reconfiguring to come up with interesting vehicles, This is quite good unlike the terrible Arrma Talion.

[@NANNIRC]

@@RCReviewChannel agree!

[@omi3go1]

I'm enjoying watching your channel every time ! gg review is it any. chance to get it Fire TEAM 6s in japan ・・・

[@ucitymetalhead]

If you could pop out the built in figures and put your own in like gi joe classified or something that thing would be killer.

[@nulllogos5846]

Great footage.

[@Donnieburger80]

750 dollars heck no not what I payed. Glad I waited. Santa aka myself bought it on sale for 399. Cant wait to mod it and change the tires first.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sooooo good at this price.

[@cmalt-z7171]

Great review

[@billyjones589]

Feels like the cons out weigh the pros, even though it's 5 and 5. I'll be getting the Mojave exb when it's on sale.

[@BABYPOP028]

The Armma Diff issue seems like a deal breaker to me. Seems like they improve the diff housing material (?)

[@RCReviewChannel]

In this vehicle, for the first time, they're using aluminum housing in the center diff. Front and rear housing are plastic

[@CliffLaLonde]

Can you run the Fireteam body on the Mojave?

[@mattmorris2867]

What a corking video. Brilliant stuff.

[@michaeltrilck5680]

Hi! Best reviews about RC cars, i 've seen! 5 Pro's & 5 Con's... Short 'n sweet... I like that much! 😎 😉 😁 What i understand: 1. It is an typical Arrma - RC!!! 2. Easy to drive, it's for driving, not so an show - car(the 4 GI's ARE for show! 😁) 3. A little bit better than the older models BUT: 4. They 've don't fixed the annoying MAIN PROBLEM(the most complicated problem, i think) : the Front and Rear Differentials/ a QUALITY(China!) & CONSTRUCTION(USA? 🤔) problem... For a "full - time - RC - gay" (or so🤙😎) with enough spare time it is not so important... They know that and fix that... BUT : Frustration in(/at the) the typical rc costumer (with not so mutch experiance)... Do you see the MIGHTY gap in the market? ( for CNC machined 7075 aluminium solid beefy diff housings, WITH completely measured Diff's inside, ready to bolt on) The ARRMA modular System... All these Arrma's need this... 😉 😎 👍

[@donaldbarron7916]

Awesome show 👏..

[@SmokingGouda]

Is there a good upgrade diff for it? Haha can you put the xmaxx diffs in it?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Was just thinking about that. But it seems like Maxx and Xmaxx diffs are at a whole nother level of size and robustness.

[@SmokingGouda]

@@RCReviewChannel yeah, I was wondering if space wouldn't be an issue with swapping! 🤔🤔

[@robgoffroad]

I just ordered one. The new $669 price point makes it way more attractive; not sure I'd be willing to spend $750 on it. Plus I had to spend $439 for a charger and two 3S batteries. Ouch.

[@idan678]

now for 400

[@frankco2972]

One of my tires came off the rim after 5 minutes or running it

[@ShadeTree_RC]

i pray for the day someone makes an upgraded 6s diff lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right? When Arrma diffs start clicking. It's time for PAIN!!!!

[@shuster1921]

Grab Em while they are on sale at Tower!!!

[@johannwitt1854]

Where were you running these at?

[@RCReviewChannel]

This is a place called 'The Bowl' in Palo Alto. Hard to get to since parking is far. :)

[@michaelrollison6612]

Last I saw it will be 399.00 until 12/13/2022

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sale disappeared but I have a feeling it will be back!!!

[@michaelrollison6612]

@@RCReviewChannel it goes on until tomorrow at my local hobbytown

[@michaelrollison6612]

@@RCReviewChannel BTW love your content, keep up the good work.

[@mortonbeard2240]

You're good.

[@rcdaejeonrc5878]

I'm going to watch the video well ~~^^

[@mikebird8290]

WHEN I FIRST SEEN THIS VEHICLE I REALLY DIDN'T LIKE IT. AFTER SEEING IT SEVERAL TIMES AND WATCHING LOADS OF REVIEWS. I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND. ESPECIALLY NOW I KNOW I CAN REMOVE THE GUNS. THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO SIR.🇬🇧🇺🇸🕊️✌️👍

[@enz0368]

i wasnt a fan of it either at first nor did i like the guns but the first week of the release i got to drive it at my local hobby shop and it handles amazing, will definitely want this in the future

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's good that folks who purchased with their own money are starting to deliver balanced opinions now.

[@mikebird8290]

@@RCReviewChannel SURE IS AND THANKYOU SIR 🇬🇧🇺🇸🕊️✌️

[@overdosed51]

Save yourself the $. Buy a mojave exb and a max 6 1650kv combo (only use 6s) Stays on its wheels wayyyyyyy more than my buddy's xmaxx ans it's faster

[@RCReviewChannel]

Mojave EXB is the staple! This one may be good as a second vehicle or if the Mojave body is not fancy enough. Maybe this one to compete with the scale of the Traxxas UDR.

[@jbaked2585]

Hook a dji o3 up to it. Trust me.

[@ruger0962]

They lost me at $750.

[@willmoore5550]

$399 now!

[@michaelgarland579]

Nobody doesn't want no fire team Tactical Unit ripoff so go ahead and get it team corally Shogun

[@EricLaermans]

These soldiers suck, but the car is great! 499€ now in The Netherlands. They can keep the radio.

[@aaronbaird9444]

$750 plus sales tax for a rebadged Mojave & Kraton that is only suitable as a light basher. Poorly weight balanced. Very expensive body with many weak plastics. No thread lock on motor mount screws. Very cheap wheel bearings. Hand brake really is not necessary. When I saw this, I question who the customer is, and I still don’t know. $200 too expensive. Pass.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Not a bad analysis. :) That's why I felt compelled to review against all those 'near perfect' reviews when only the insiders could get it. But running it, I see that it has merits. The pricing is the same as the Talion which is $750 and is probably their pricing for new 1/7 scale. Body is rugged and my motor mounts are fine, I checked after 5 runs.

[@zonegamma8197]

nice review, maxx is better

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

Isn’t still cheaper than the traxxas Summit

[@creaturerc]

Handbrake is the first thing I took off!! Useless! Would much rather aluminum suspension hinge mounts or metal tower braces!!

[@parcos79]

mojave shell ordered. LOLLOLOL looks tough ass

[@RCReviewChannel]

Nice!!!! What wheels you gonna run? If you run Mojave wheels, all good. If Fireteam wheels, much cutting is needed.

[@garynapoli3042]

👍🏼🙏🏼🤔

[@MRCG68]

hello guys :)

[@Luke-tm5oy]

get rid of the music we wanna hear the car

[@robertburnam5433]

400 bucks now

[@Santaheckler]

The Mojave body is way cooler

[@RCReviewChannel]

A little bit cooler... for some. :) Good to have options.

[@Victic005]

It's not worth $750.

[@garyjordan3121]

Tough but that things ugly.

[@orion000]

How have your axles been doing Francis? Is it worth it

[@jessicalatex2539]

Some have found the steering servos failing.. one pic i saw had a hole in the side of the casing .. See Aussie RC playground..

[@RCReviewChannel]

Not common but not unexpected either for this type of vehicle. Good news is the steering arm is metal and the servo saver is impressive.