Arrma Granite Voltage gets a CHEAP BRUSHLESS UPGRAGE- The Cheapest Arrma Money Can Buy

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In this video, we take a look at the upgraded Arrma Granite Voltage and take it for a rip, but will it survive?

[@samcrow1071]

Had my voltage 2 years now no issues great truck very light float over anyting but it's not a boat or a submarine

[@cbb976]

I just picked one up... happy to get it in hand. Currently shopping battery upgrades to get a little more umph out of it.

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

Oh man I got excited when you said "Is it waterproof"? Thought it was gonna go in the dunktank. Lol

[@10thScaleGarage]

Not this time.

[@PaullissOutdoors]

Omg i a eso glad I found an original and entertaining KZbin channel because I am definitely subscribing

[@10thScaleGarage]

Haha. Thanks dude! I’m glad you’re here.

[@geodude3966]

I'm not surprised your diff broke, I bought a Granite Voltage back in March because I wanted a cheap brushed 2wd truck to mess around with. The diff didn't last 5 minutes with the brushed motor for me and the part was ON BACKORDER FOR NINE MONTHS. People were complaining on the Arrma forums since Dec 2019 about the diff being on backorder and they finally didn't come back in stock until July-Aug 2020. So ever since then my Granite has been a parts bin donor haha still not too bad for $100 considering all the spare parts I got for it. BUT it does make a terrible first RC though, the lack of upgradability, the chassis/shock towers are all one unit, you have to take the entire truck apart to change the diff so it's a pain to work on, and Arrma parts support are really suspect, waiting NINE MONTHS for a part is unacceptable.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Yeah, I’ve heard horror stories about it but that wasn’t my experience. It’s hit or miss sometimes, I’ve got a buddy that’s been waiting that long on Kyosho parts. No joke. I have a theory that Arrma really doesn’t make those trucks. They just stamp their name on it and sell it at $100 to fill a hole in the market. Meh. More power to them.

[@cowboy21745]

I have one but upgraded motor pinion shocks and servo. Works great

[@aaronappel9002]

Seriously you are the most genuine youtuber ever for rc!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Wow! Thank you!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for sharing. I just picked one of these up myself.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Nice!

[@georgeparsons6632]

Yes I've had one for 3 years or so. Its upgraded to brushless 3000kv motor and esc. I kept stripping out drive cups more then diffs. So I replaced them with metal cups havent had a problem since. Now just diffs every now and then. The main problem 3 chassis later is the motor mount holes likes to crack alot since its plastic. I wish they would come out with a aluminium chassis upgrade for it or something. I also replaced servo and shocks has trackstar shocks and chevy Silverado body now and proline super swampers 2.8.

[@georgeparsons6632]

Forgot the most important thing put T-bone racing wheelie bar they make one for it and basher front bumper also need that wheelie bar it's a must when u go brushless have no problems with control now even on hard road

[@10thScaleGarage]

That’s awesome! I didn’t know they made metal drive cups

[@georgeparsons6632]

Actually they dont make them for the granite voltage. I read on internet about ppl having problems with the plastic one s and a guy had done this and gave me item # for some from a different arrma rc and cost like $15 and I tried they worked if ur interested I'm sure I can find out which ones it was they come with a grub screw hold them on. Sorry wasnt more exact about those.

[@georgeparsons6632]

U can also use hpi racing forza flux 103663 cup joints size 5x13x20mm

[@georgeparsons6632]

Well one more thing I just found integy makes the whole rear axle for granite voltage with drive cups and all kinds of alloy upgrades from bulkheads to shock and body mounts hub carriers caster blocks wheel hexes and more and the axles r $30.99 with cups and all.

[@ruthfeliciano4744]

Nice video bro keep up the good work, and have a nice day!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Thanks! You too!

[@ianchartrand4448]

That sounds like stripped gears, but check the diff outdrive cups. They may have just rounded off where they slip onto the transmission. That's the issue that I had with mine. Cheap part and takes about 3 min. to replace. I've had fun with mine, but definitely lacking in the durability dept.

[@10thScaleGarage]

It’s the diff. I tore it apart that night. Hopefully the new owner has better luck (if we get to 500 likes)

[@thenault20]

Just got into the sport and am bringing my nephews into it with me ( 1 is 7 and the twins are 11 ) ! I personally luv ur channel and the way u test these bad boys out . Needless to say I would gladly rep it channel with a shirt! 3x plz , at least 2x if not lol thx bro

[@10thScaleGarage]

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[@watsonira7]

All these horror stories. Damn. I hated the split frame but I went to a 4000kv brushless a year and a half ago. Just went through the whole truck start to finish in two and a half hours. No big deal.

[@AugustusMcMillan]

best bargain in RC

[@10thScaleGarage]

The SG 1602 is my vote.

[@Jac0bM0sley]

Nice job. Let's see what breaks if you can improve the diff situation. 👍

[@10thScaleGarage]

Drive cups I’m guessing.

[@Jac0bM0sley]

@@10thScaleGarage yeah I'm interested because I have the same the same truck and surpass 2-3S brushless set up to stick in it.

[@tedsimington7654]

I have one I just put a 3s in it and like it just fine thanks for sharing👍

[@jimbo4203]

Just got one it's fun on 2s lipo's, nothing broken yet in 2 weeks of playing

[@rcmindset2876]

Did you watch RC Drivers upgrade of this truck. I loved this idea after watching that video a year or so ago. It’s a beast after upgrade! Love these types of upgrade videos the best . All day erry day!

[@10thScaleGarage]

I did indeed. I tried to find the motor he used but couldn’t.

[@1spaghetti32]

What a jammin channel! Love it!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@Lmaoyea]

Lol wow the delay very cool tho bro!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Right! The delay wasn’t bad on 3S though.

[@cixsvnoh1]

I'd like to support the cause 10th Scale Garage style brother....

[@uglybrothersracing]

I have one, I upgraded the diff to an arrma granite 2wd bls diff , damn near bullet proof !

[@10thScaleGarage]

Good idea. I didn’t know you could do that.

[@NathanStorer-RC]

You were saying you had a program card for the ESC, and I'm pretty sure that'll fix the delay issue. I put a small brushless system in a LaTrax Teton of mine and it seemed a bit delayed at first. Turned the punch level up, and seemed to fix it.

[@10thScaleGarage]

The delay disappears on 3S.

[@dwaynewilliams3077]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but my bet is that 3s will burn out that esc... at least mine did in less than 10 minutes.

[@SeaJoeFish]

I’d be so stoked to get it...

[@10thScaleGarage]

We gave it away on October 14th. Anthony from RC Show Off won it and he filmed a video with it.

[@mikewhit6231]

I would LOVE a Tshirt!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Send me a message on Instagram or FB.

[@paulspicer9898]

Watching some 10th scale garage while doing some maintenance on the arrma. And charging those lipos :-)

[@10thScaleGarage]

Whoop! Glad I could be a part of your wrenching.

[@NerfCraft]

I bet you the drive cup is stripped. Sometimes they strip without actually breaking in half. I do have an Arrma Voltage, was a Fazon but I truned it into a Granite. I've stripped gears twice with the stock brushed motor on stock gearing. I've also stripped and broken many of those outdrives from normal use. I mean small jumps and putting around in the street the driveline just falls apart. I had always planned to go brushless with it, but I quickly realized that it's just not going to hold up. If someone made a steel gear set for the truck, I'd buy it even at $100, but they just don't have it. And by the way, that issue with your stock esc burning up, yep had that too. Can contact Horizon Hobby and they will replace it free of charge, but you might have to get it replaced 6 times before you get a good one. That's what happened to me.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Drive cups are fine! My diff is totally stripped. Oh well. I have the parts to fix it, just not the time.

[@dm8917]

gosh, I'm early! 34 seconds after it was posted!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Right on!

[@lyricderbin1169]

I'm here one year after it was posted😉

[@cjandsara1]

Thinking about buying one of those and putting brushless in it looks fun

[@10thScaleGarage]

Be careful! I’d stick with 2S

[@dougreid1276]

Don't do it! ...or buy 20 replacement drivecups and diffs. There's no slipper clutch on these. Great, Fun truck as is, stock for only $100. Leave it that way!

[@VallonesRCHobby]

Good stuff brotha! Too bad it stripped the diffs. Love the dogs just chilling and chasin!

[@10thScaleGarage]

New diff is in the mail!

[@classicvwbugs]

@@10thScaleGarage Awesome. You gonna keep trying the brushless or try a good brushed motor?

[@smokey4086]

I love it! Sweet production bro.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Thank you! I learn everything fromTop Gear.

[@Irresposible]

You really want to get a program card with these ebay brushless combos. Set to 50% power for take off. My ebay kit did 49mph on 3s

[@10thScaleGarage]

I got one.

[@choke666]

LOL, I MUST ADMIT THATS 1 CAR I DONT YET HAV... I WOULD GET IT BUT I HAV A MASSIVE HERNIA OPERATION COMIN UP?? :/ I HOPE THAT WASNT IN POOR TASTE, AS I DONT ACTUALLY HAVE A MASSIVE HERNIA OPERATION COMIN UP!! AWESOME VIDEO, TRULY ENJOYED WATCHING 👀 BIG THANKYOU!!!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Hahahahahaha. That’s good to hear. You can win it on the giveaway.

[@choke666]

@@10thScaleGarage WELL HECK YEA SIGN ME UP! IT'LL BE MY GET WELL SOON PRIZE! ;)

[@bangurhead4027]

Wassup 10th scale!! You should find a used 🏰 Castle hobbies BEERCAN motor, the biggest one they have, strap that to a 150 amper. THEN, set up for a long distance jump, give it throttle and....... LAUNCH IT!! It might be lights out at that point, but, it sure sounds like fun carnage, doesn't it???? 👍💯☑️🤣

[@10thScaleGarage]

It does, but there’s no way that motor will fit in that chassis.

[@bangurhead4027]

@@10thScaleGarage DOH!!!! 😲.... I totally forgot about the beer can EVEN fitting, just got too excited about it,.. I guess, that's what you get when you live vicariously thru 10th scale BABY!!! 🤣👍💯

[@gourobkundu2173]

Oh gosh, thats a massive delay. Btw love from India.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@jeffbryner5355]

I bet that delay stopped it from shreading those outdrives lol. 12t titan motor xl5 esc on a 6000 100c destroyed my nephews lol

[@10thScaleGarage]

yeah, maybe! The delay pretty much disappeared on 3s though.

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@10thScaleGarage nice Put a good brand esc in there. Hit that ramp on 3s 100c 😆

[@rcalltypes8230]

The 3650 3900kv motor are good, but I’d buy a 60amp Hobbywing ESC.

[@10thScaleGarage]

I have one in my actual granite 4x4

[@Dusty2424]

I have a granite 3s v3 and it is ridiculously fast

[@10thScaleGarage]

Nice!

[@Mckhus]

I think you should try installing some hop ups, aren’t some parts between voltage and other arrmas interchangeable? I wonder how good of a base for a drag racer it would be

[@10thScaleGarage]

Not sure. Probably not as good as a bandit/ slash.

[@gourobkundu2173]

Get it fixed and put some huge upgrades.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Ordered a new diff already!

[@BananaDucshortz]

You legit can’t do huge upgrades on this thing though. You can only do so much. There was a guy, I forget his name and channel, but he got this thing to go over 60mph. He was only building it for speed runs though. He knew it won’t last with the upgrades. Just wanted to see what it could do.

[@krisjanelle3308]

Im gonnna get one....why the hell not...

[@alexxx6857]

Ooh I want a tenth scale shirt, is it free 🤑

[@10thScaleGarage]

It'll cost ya, but I'm flattered that you think I could afford to just give away shirts for free. That being said, I don't make any money on them.

[@mrbuddyvlogs7316]

It is a fake, if you go to his channel he just has a playlist of his videos.

[@jatu3683]

Upgrade the diff and try to ruin it again....with the diff hold or will the cups fail now.

[@10thScaleGarage]

I’m hoping to give it away @ 500 likes.

[@mackenzierae6080]

Had mine doing 50 plus with 25 t pinion and hobby wing max 10 blew trans on 3rd 2s pack trew her in the trash my stock brushed esc blew up aswell

[@10thScaleGarage]

Dang! I hope you didn’t throw away that max 10.

[@mackenzierae6080]

No it’s in a flm stampede

[@jahmenrcbuildingasone4254]

Got that for Xmas just subbed 1st basher.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Nice!

[@ravenlorans]

Stretch it! Turn it into a 1/5 scale like RCManiaDotCom did with his Stampede ( tho his no longer producing Videos because he got burnt out) and I plan on doing to mine. HAND Make Some Parts for it out of Aluminum and Only Using a Hacksaw, File, Drill like I did with a few of my trucks... mostly A-arms and Shock Towers and a few other Easily done parts.

[@10thScaleGarage]

I’d like to get a 3D printer and mock up some parts for stuff like that.

[@ravenlorans]

@@10thScaleGarage 3D printers were not around back in Early 2000's and used tools I had lying around the Hobby Shop I hung out at all day, everyday... Didn't Officially work for they guy just hung out and did everything a employee would do.. Paid under the table.. I Still need to make a 1/5 Frame for my Savage since no one makes/sells them anymore and when they did...$$$$$$$$$$... The Plastic in the Granite is Supper Soft. I Dented the Rims with my Fingernail.. That's why they rounded out. No Jump bigger than what you were doing and running it through Grass. Even at $99, it's kinda not worth it. By the time you upgrade it, Might as well went to Banggood/Aliexpress and got a Pirate1 or 2 or Any of their 1/8 trucks..

[@dm8917]

what time are you doing the live next week? I wanna make sure I don't miss it!

[@10thScaleGarage]

7:00 PM eastern time.

[@ray42395]

I think I bought the same esc, because I had the same throttle delay issue, tried a programming card but it didn’t help, it’s just junk

[@10thScaleGarage]

Crazy, right? The delay issue disappeared on 3S

[@prestonplant3557]

Motivated me to get into the hobbie💪 how can I get a shirt?

[@10thScaleGarage]

Welcome to the cool club. Send me a message on FB or Instagrammy.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Fix it perfectly good rc. Dont trash it.fix it

[@10thScaleGarage]

if we get to 500 likes, I'll give it away.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Cool upgrade,it got some spunk know.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Yes it does!

[@connercouts4629]

Can I have a link for the second one

[@10thScaleGarage]

im not sure what you mean by "Second one"

[@rcmindset2876]

Hey, what video editing software do you use? Love the look and vibe of your videos!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Thanks! Filmora Wondershare.

[@rcmindset2876]

10th Scale Garage thanks!

[@nunocarneiro464]

You can squeeze some more speed out of that, try to make it go 35 mph, get some fishing weights on the nose to keep it down 😂😂

[@10thScaleGarage]

I’m thinking it will go that on flat pavement no problem.

[@keepitscalestupid]

I'm the 433rd like 🙆 Im a recent member to the squad but where ya all at this vid needs ya support 👍 ✌️

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

How about a few links to the upgrade

[@10thScaleGarage]

I wouldn't recommend the brushless system I got. The servos are ~$10 on bang good (link on the community page) and the reciever will only work if you have a Spektrum DSMR transmitter.

[@connercouts4629]

@@10thScaleGarage what is it still!? I'm trying to get it for a small upgrade

[@freaknsteinbuilds1943]

I want a 10th scale garage shirt

[@10thScaleGarage]

Send me a message on FB or Instagram.

[@thinkfastmeme]

Awesome!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Thanks!

[@marcus-hoonigan7]

Late to the game but liked and subscribed! Is it still possible to win it?! Missed the livestream my B!

[@10thScaleGarage]

RC Show Off won it! You just might see it on his channel.

[@benganz7944]

Where can I get the shirt? 🔥

[@10thScaleGarage]

10thscalegarage.com

[@skybugproductions7527]

It’s at 504 now!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Whoop!

[@joshlacki8116]

You need to vent your tires. If you get in water it gets stuck in the tires and caused that flopping

[@jwilk9307]

Did you give it away yet?

[@cdarknessfalls26]

How much are the t shirts

[@10thScaleGarage]

$25

[@connercouts4629]

What brand is the motor and what is the minimum you have to get for it to work

[@10thScaleGarage]

I can't remember the brand name but you need a transmitter, reciever, servo, ESC and motor. You can do the conversion for about $100 but you're better off getting a different truck at that point.

[@mdfishman1959]

Great video

[@10thScaleGarage]

Thank you!

[@jonmayer]

Well, you did toast it in a pool for no good reason. The ESC is waterproof, but there are limits to the IP standard. Who expects to drive their RC in a pool?

[@10thScaleGarage]

It might be “splashproof” but definitely not waterproof. I send my RCs through puddles, water, snow and even do water crossings. This truck obviously wasn’t designed for any of that, but I have a bunch of rigs that could pass that test.

[@jorgecuartas5127]

Amazing cars, beautiful dog👌

[@10thScaleGarage]

Hey thanks!

[@jorgecuartas5127]

👍

[@zoridor16]

is brushless recommended in this model? If so, what parts should be replaced to make it last longer?

[@10thScaleGarage]

I can’t recommend it, but if you DID, you need an upgraded diff and metal drive cups.

[@xWORLDxCHAMPIONx]

What was the motor and esc combo you used??

[@10thScaleGarage]

Shaluoman Waterproof 60A... www.amazon.com/dp/B07W4PDPJ9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Don’t buy it. You deserve better.

[@RCAddictsGarage]

Its a wheelie monster!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Finally after some juice.

[@billsmith1359]

New diff then jump the pool.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Haha. Unfortunately (or fortunately- depending on how you look at it) I gave this car away during the live stream on the first birthday of the channel.

[@neptuned9774]

Can you do a speedresz in the Street?

[@10thScaleGarage]

Once I get the new diff and some time, that’s on my list.

[@alexblough5739]

What kinda brushless?

[@10thScaleGarage]

I can’t even pronounce the name. Cheap. Wouldn’t recommend.

[@dustinshoop6770]

I NEED THAT SHIRT 😭😭😭😭😍😍

[@10thScaleGarage]

Hit me up on insta it FB.

[@BananaDucshortz]

New sub. This is great.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Hey thanks!!

[@airtimewithaarav1910]

What motor esc combo did you use?

[@10thScaleGarage]

A no name system from Amazon. The cheapest one I could find.

[@airtimewithaarav1910]

Thanks. My buddy has a v1 granite voltage and it isn't working. I think it's the receiver but just in case it's the motor/esc I wanted to have a good option.

[@ernestcoker6665]

How much for a shirt

[@10thScaleGarage]

$25

[@BriGun26]

make it 6s lipo

[@10thScaleGarage]

Sadly, (or luckily) I don’t have this truck anymore. I gave it away on the livestream.

[@billy3650]

Your pooch is going to catch it.

[@10thScaleGarage]

She’ll keep trying!

[@rcpd3157]

Jump it through fire into the pool..lol..jk..give it away..we can make it happen! Awesome video! Love the T-shirts!

[@10thScaleGarage]

You should get a t-shirt!

[@rcpd3157]

@@10thScaleGarage What's your prices going to be? I can see quite a few wanting these.

[@rcpd3157]

@@10thScaleGarage I want the green 1 like you wore live. Mind is made up. Medium is my size. Just tell me how to pay and you can send it anytime. Thanks!

[@10thScaleGarage]

Jessica Hyde RCPD check yo email.

[@ADITADDICTS]

Wheelie bars.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Needs one.

[@ADITADDICTS]

@@10thScaleGarage Hell put one in the front too. You Never know! 😁👍

[@mackenzierae6080]

Sorry to burst your bubble won’t trans won’t last a week and drive cups won’t last a pack lmao I’ve already done this worst 100 truck out there love your content tho

[@10thScaleGarage]

Well let’s hope you don’t win the giveaway.

[@kingwally4545]

I come, I drink, I break, I leave.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Not without some much appreciated witty banter.

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

It's an awesome Channel I would really hate to stop watching it because you keep using blasphemy

[@jeanb6740]

je préfère mon vieux granite 2wd blx (2016) 3800Kv (whit speed gear )

[@coloradokid5329]

I'll buy a shirt from you?

[@jngrccars89]

❤❤❤❤

[@rcshowoff5427]

Wow that thing cooks on 3s. Pretty sure the voltage has plastic diff gears... Looking forward to Wednesday's live stream. See ya then!

[@10thScaleGarage]

The only metal on the truck is the wheel nuts and body clips. Haha.

[@thenault20]

Well u got a like frome!

[@keithcerce8445]

# 483 Btw this truck is 69.99 on amazon for the next 20 hrs

[@10thScaleGarage]

Whoop! Good lookin out.

[@thenault20]

Yes ik I'm mad late 🤣

[@samcrow1071]

Your video gets👌

[@747fa]

You done gurd, boy, reeeal gurd! Now, don't you be a forgittin' my comment, on a'count I be a wantin' that there trurck, boy!

[@10thScaleGarage]

I hope you win it.

[@Travis-oo4gg]

Come on,only 61 more...you can do it...lol

[@10thScaleGarage]

Close!

[@SuperDrake79]

1/10 of the way there! At the time of this message. 🤯😱

[@10thScaleGarage]

Whoop! We can do it!

[@gregoryaudet3239]

It's not the granite's fault if you got a crappy brushless system in it...

[@10thScaleGarage]

Nope. It’s all people that told me to do it! Ha! Kidding.

[@samcrow1071]

The vehicle is not waterproof it's water resistant not too many cars you could submerge on the water get a boat

[@kylekallies3381]

Yes give away

[@10thScaleGarage]

Let’s get to 500!

[@dalecosselman6941]

665 that's alot faster

[@10thScaleGarage]

Right on.

[@DULA.]

woooooot 34 secents

[@10thScaleGarage]

Lolz

[@BullionHoarder1876]

LOL... It has 690 likes yet they never gave it away!!!

[@10thScaleGarage]

I did give it away. On October 14th (the day i mentioned in the video) RC Show Off won it by answering a trivia question. He even made a video with it.