Arrma Typhon Grom vs Rlaarlo 1/14 Brushed Buggy In Depth Comparison Best Budget RC - THIS vs THAT

[@drewnewcomb2909]

The Rlaarlo (along with the wltoys and all the others based on this chassis) is a clone of LC racing 1/14 scale. Much higher quality, better parts overall, brushless, all metal drivetrain with sealed diffs, slipper clutch, hex hardware, 3s capable and programmable hobbywing ESC, parts availability in the US from a couple reputable vendors, along with some upgrade parts, true hobby grade. They are some of the best handling RC's I've ever driven. Sure they cost a little more but you get a much better overall product. Seems like the "Grom killer" has already been out for many years now, Arrma just now catching up. That being said I love Arrma and would like to have a Typhon and Mohave Grom to check out and compare to my LC racing SCT and buggy. Nice video man keep up the great work! Enjoy your content.

[@413RC]

@@drewnewcomb2909 thanks for watching! I have a few LC racing buggies and agree they are better quality than both. But for this price point I think Arrma has some winners here for sure. Especially with part availability and upgrades

[@Rangoli_rc]

Very helpful comparison. I think you just sold me on the grom👍

[@413RC]

You won't regret either choice for a small budget basher!

[@mailonwilliams6864]

When you purchased the grom did you have to buy the adapter with it for charger

[@413RC]

@@mailonwilliams6864 no it comes with a USB to USB-C adapter. completely RTR out of the box!

[@writedeanb]

Love the backyard track and intro!

[@jasonduksertu3021]

Great points ,details and explanations with demonstrations as well lad, will definitely give it a thumbs up👍

[@calleyhoov]

The Rlaarlo is great. My wife got it for me as a gift for my 29th birthday and it was my first RC. Its a blast to drive and i drive hard. Have only broken one part in a year. I want the Grom but for the price the Rlaarlo is such a great starter car.

[@the_way333]

Most of your critique of the Rlaarlo is a setup issue. The parts availability in stores for the Arrma is a major plus though

[@John]

great stuff

[@413RC]

Thank you

[@RCRoads]

Great job comparing these 2 RC's. I noticed that you said the grom was 1/14th scale. The spec sheet from Arrma indicates that it's an 1/18 scale. Perhaps it's a typo? I do agree that the Typhon grom is very stable and great off jumps. It just needs a bit more punch.

[@413RC]

It is weird they call it a 1/18 scale. Thanks for the kind words and I do agree it needs a little more punch but that can be easily upgraded

[@RCRoads]

@@413RC I'm not real well versed on RC's but I only mentioned it because I did a video and called it an 1/18th scale. Your presentation and coverage of the Grom was much better than mine. It's a super RC for the price. Clear bodies are very reasonable as are tires and shocks. Upgrades for most cars can run 3 to 4 times more than the original cost of the car so I give it 5 stars because it's much less than outfitting a 3s or 6s Typhon but then again it wont go places the 1/8 scale Typhon can.

[@richardbrown6762]

My typhon grom is broke in now and it goes 25mph and I don't jump my cars 😮😅👍

[@t3floz]

Man the typhon looks like it’s handling crazy good! Interested in buying one and make it brushless

[@413RC]

Check out the new Mojave Grom. I just bought 2! lol

[@t3floz]

@@413RC i wanna make it brushless and do backflips etc. I think the typhon with granite tires would fit me better. Altough ive just gotten a mjx 14210 and havent decided if Im gonna keep it yet. Trying my brothers 14210 out first

[@413RC]

@@t3floz There ya go! They are definitely all slightly different and you can built them to fit your style of driving for sure

[@rcspeedrunner9833]

Great comparison! I’m guessing the larger heavier motor in the Rlaarlo is a factor in the poorer handling on the track. For straight line speed, I’m taking the the Rlaarlo myself.

[@roguetorino]

Plastic isn't always a bad thing, most of the time it's more durable depending on the blend of nylon they use. Aluminum chassis and towers can bend where a plastic chassis and towers will spring back into shape under most circumstances. My only complaints with the Arma Groms are the lack of adjustments out of the box and the plastic axle molding inconsistencies that can cause one wheel to bind up more than the others because it's making the bearings fight each in the knuckles in turn causing the car to pull.

[@413RC]

Absolutely agree! Couldn't believe how well it handled on the carpet track completely stock. Not that its really supposed to be a carpet racer lol

[@allscalerc]

I guess I'm getting a grom!😂 Great info 👍👍👍👍

[@AZvalleyRCfan]

I have the Typhon Grom and Granite Grom. Both are pretty awesome.

[@413RC]

@@AZvalleyRCfan time to get the Mojave!

[@AZvalleyRCfan]

@@413RC ​​⁠facts! I’ve never had a desert truck. It’s definitely a dope truck.

[@robertgoldsmith5949]

This isn't just any cheap plastic. Arrma has made a science of the plastics engineering, true modular design and more. It's a different concept.

[@MrMnewman1]

I’m not sure I completely agree with you there. I’ve had my Arrma Grom truck three weeks and I’ve had to replace both diffs because of breaking as well as two cvd’s. Also my truck will never go exactly straight even after adjusting the trim. Not sure exactly why yet. That being said I love my Grom. Just have to be prepared to replace parts.

[@MrMnewman1]

Btw great comparison video here.

[@robertgoldsmith5949]

@@MrMnewman1 thanks. Sorry that happened to you. I think I preemptively upgraded my diffs because I knew I was going to upgrade the power. Wow! The power is sure upgraded from about 22 mph to 53 and climbing. That's a real hot rod and, despite the fact, they claim special technology to keep their motor cool without fans, it just felt awfully hot to me so another user here recommended I get a bigger castle motor. I broke the pin or shaft on it and had sent it back to castle for replacement when they told me on the phone that for $61 I could upgrade to the bigger motor which, its owner tells me runs cooler and is more appropriate somehow. so I filled out the form at Castle and we'll see what happens. are you saying you damaged the differentials on the original power scheme? 22 mph? On that car, I haven't had anything from Arrma to fail, but I wasn't driving at all that hard at 22 mph max.

[@anthonylim5120]

Hands down rlaarlo if you're into modding.

[@413RC]

@@anthonylim5120 I do agree with this

[@MV-df8jl]

It all comes down to parts, the arrma is gonna have readily available parts, Rlaarlo will make you wait for the slow ship from China🤷🏻‍♂️

[@413RC]

RLAARLO does stock a wide variety of their parts on amazon with 2 day shipping... but this is not available for all

[@RCvapor]

Nice comparison 👍

[@413RC]

Thanks Brotha!

[@damaylaphoenix1155]

u can buy a dean to ic2 adapter!

[@413RC]

Yes indeed you can!

[@redvikinghobbies]

Amoril all day. No idea why we got a 380 brushed in that Typhon Grom. My motor failed during the first run. Also no room in the Grom.

[@413RC]

Interesting take! The Arrma handles so much better though 😩

[@Murphys_Law9]

Arrma better quality bro u know that

[@413RC]

@@Murphys_Law9 for sure. Part availability, upgrades, QC

[@redvikinghobbies]

@Murphys_Law9 Normally yeah. And brother I buy them all. But these are junk.

[@413RC]

@@redvikinghobbies which are junk?

[@brianlynch4801]

Music kind of loud

[@damaylaphoenix1155]

Phillip screws? no way!

[@413RC]

Unfortunately yes

[@joshuaclark3414]

Not great choice but to be fair, I’ve had 2 Rlaarlo brushless versions and never had any issues. 🤷‍♂️ They are actually great little buggies and they straight haul a double s