Arrma Vorteks 3S BLX, the FASTEST thing under $350

In today's video we take the Arrma Vorteks BLX out and see why it's the BEST value in 1/10 scale RC cars today. 55 MPH out of the box, AVC, and it's under $350?
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[@sy55legrc]

I have to say this is by far the best RC video I have watched this year!!! So creative, and so dam FUN!!! Smiles per miles for days here!!

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you sincerely for watching and leaving such a nice comment. It really made our day and I'm absolutely thrilled you enjoyed what you saw.

[@RayRiv73]

I really wanted a Vortex but saw the Granite on sale for $260 recently and bought that instead.

[@Rek_Rc]

The granite is great for stunts and 260 is a great deal for one

[@floreserick77]

BEST RC runs video EVER very nice.

[@Rek_Rc]

WOW! I really appreciate you saying that! There are some good videos out there of this car, I'm so happy you put ours up there!

[@therchotspot]

One of my favorite rc's for sure

[@Rek_Rc]

It's just a good RC by EVERY measure. There isn't really anything it can't do on some level.

[@andrempmorais]

Omg a new mjx hyper go I'm so excited! Thank you for not forgetting those very cheap RCs too!

[@Rek_Rc]

I'm excited to review it

[@mrzionist]

I agree I've always preferred the BOOST bodies, the red or black are both quite nice

[@Rek_Rc]

I think the BLX bodies are just too busy looking. I prefer almost solid color bodies

[@mrzionist]

@Rek_Rc Same here!

[@kashmurray1199]

Awesome as always guys.

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you, we're always really happy when viewers like you enjoy the videos and leave us comments. It makes our day!

[@msfunracer]

Great Video 🤩 Very cool runnings. I don’t know why so much people don’t like the vortex. It is a very good car with much speed and good controlling. Thanx for sharing 👍

[@Rek_Rc]

I agree, it got somewhat overlooked compared to the rest of the Arrma 3s lineup, but it's a fantastic car that can do everything rather well.

[@Krapper515]

I have my Senton 3S (my first Arrma and first name brand RC), I bought a Mojave 4S and Mojave 6S. And I have a Vorteks boost and Granite 4x4 mega. The Vorteks is brushed stock right now other than the 4x4 kit, but I plan on getting a Hobbywing 3S system for it and giving my Granite (out of commission lol) the Vorteks ESC since the mega ESC died on me. I love em all but the 4S takes the cake IMO. Tougher than the 3S, handles better and is cheaper and easier to fix than the 6S. The Vorteks is for sure awesome. Can't wait to go 3S on it

[@Rek_Rc]

It will fly on 3s if you get an 18T pinion for it. Or does the boost already have that pinion?

[@Krapper515]

@@Rek_Rc it's got a 15t out of the box. But yeah, I think it'll still be fine for what I use it for!

[@Rek_Rc]

@@Krapper515 oh ok, I thought it was an 18T stock. I might have been still overheating it then

[@Krapper515]

@Rek_Rc the Senton boost has a 17t because of the smaller tires. But yeah. And all the brushed trucks have a weird 91t spur. That's one of the main reasons I've waited so long. Dont want to deal with gearing plus new electronics yet

[@EJ-74]

Awesome truck, Love the drone footage, Keep up the great content.. ✌🏻

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you as always, we always appreciate your comments and we'll keep it coming.

[@WildWolfGT]

The Vorteks is my first hobby grade RC. Got it in the middle of last year. Upwards of 50 packs through it. Absolute blast. Now I have a Kraton 4s v2.5 to run back to back.

[@Rek_Rc]

I wish I would have gotten a vorteks sooner now. We'll review a kratonnat some point hopefully soon as well.

[@JIPPERR_1]

Honestly I love how cheap the boost line is. Perfect place to start with rc or use as to build into a monster. Also 100% agree with that tire recommendation 👍 I'm mounting a set now, wheels are good too have been durable for me.

[@Rek_Rc]

I thought about doing a boost line of reviews. Those tires are my new favorite for budget options. I'll probably get a set of stock tires for the vorteks, but my senton is on those tovo

[@JIPPERR_1]

@@Rek_Rc I have the senton and a big rock. Only one set of electronics and I swap it into whatever one I want to run 👍

[@Rek_Rc]

@@JIPPERR_1 hahahaha, I've been there myself before, but it's such an easy swap I didn't mind.

[@RCRoads]

Great video my friend. The back flips at 7:00 were great and the drone footage was super. Awesome!!!!! 👍👍🏁🏁✌✌

[@Rek_Rc]

That drone footage is so immersive, it makes it so we're all in the race together at least to me anyways. I never really know how it's coming across to the viewers, but I do hope they enjoy it.

[@workingclassperson2124]

I love my Used Vortex it’s still stock as well and came with 3-3’s for 300$

[@Rek_Rc]

Just a good all around RC car. It can race, bash, jump, flip, pull stunts and just plain RIP!

[@OutTheBoxGettoRc]

I got the mega Vorteks 4•2 but since I’ve had upgraded to 4•4 and put in the BLX set up and it’s a total beast!!!! Thanks for the vid 👍💯

[@Rek_Rc]

I'm really enjoying this one. I never realized how fast they actually were

[@james215RC]

Great video, i been thinking about getting a Vorteks myself! 🤘

[@Rek_Rc]

I'll say this, I'm glad I have one, wish I'd have gotten it sooner.

[@atlwolf67]

🔥🔥🔥 as always

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you sir. It sort of reminds me a little of your Typhon the way it handles in the field, it has a shorter chassis tho

[@xanielton.714]

Ugh i regret not getting this one! I got the arrma granite instead wish i got this though 😮. O well another excuse to get another toy to the collection haha

[@Rek_Rc]

It actually has the same chassis as the granite and shares much in common, but it's lower to the ground and turns better as a result. The granite is probably better for stunts, but the vorteks handles better and makes a better racer against your friends. The best time to get a vorteks is now, I doubt they'll get any cheaper than they are at the moment.

[@xanielton.714]

@@Rek_Rc yea it tips over a lot I was thinking of putting longer arms but your rite about it being good for stunts . Yea I’m thinking about it haha . I think I will

[@k.f.jjoseph8243]

@@xanielton.714definitely get the longer arms. For $30 u won’t regret it. Got them on mine and it’s a night and day difference. Still got the wild side to it but much more stable.

[@jagergerg9771]

Arrmas always handle really well

[@Rek_Rc]

They do, and it almost seems to defy their design because on paper they kind of shouldn't.

[@BriansRCStuff]

My Big Rock handles like sh*t!

[@armandopace6113]

I got a vorteks 4x4 3s blx for my grandson. I changed wheel hex 12mm for better Variety of wheels. But now running 17mm wheel hex and 10mm wider and running buggy wheels. It's a great Skatepark basher great videomate 👍. I've got youtube video Skatepark basher. Mondo's mod's 😃

[@Rek_Rc]

I'll have to check out your content, and I really appreciate you enjoying mine as well!

[@yellowhammersuwake1617]

Beast it is got one 62 mph without high speed pinon

[@BriansRCStuff]

What LIPO were you running?

[@Rek_Rc]

That's flying on stock gearing

[@yellowhammersuwake1617]

I put the high speed pinion in the 3 s typhon. Bro the typhon now 😳😲😲😳. Y got to try it out for ur self. But the vortex love it.

[@BriansRCStuff]

Wow, those tires are infinitely better than the ones on my Big Rock! Very nice. Do you think they could handle 70 mph no problem? Do you know if they made any improvements to the drivetrain like with the weak axles (just made it to the end of the video.... I suppose not the axles!!!) diffs, and input gears? Excellent video! I loved the drone shots on the baseball field!

[@Rek_Rc]

I think the tires would be fine at 70, and the axles do pop from time to time but haven't actually broken yet.

[@blackcity9073]

Imma get me one.

[@Rek_Rc]

I can say I'm really happy with mine.

[@RiderDecker]

Bought mine back when it first came out from my local hobby shop for $330. Just started upgrading it to rpm wide a arms, typhon wing, 4068 motor, and metal 4s diffs. The vorteks is a MONSTER!

[@Rek_Rc]

Those are some good upgrades, must be one fast tank now.

[@RiderDecker]

@@Rek_Rc with the slipper clutch delete it's honestly a bit much. Thinking of going with a center diff. Not sure how 5200mah batteries will fit tho being it's the short chassis

[@Rek_Rc]

@@RiderDecker I used a 6000 mAh battery and it fit perfectly so you should be ok there

[@RiderDecker]

@@Rek_Rc have you used the center diff? The diff case takes up more space even on the battery side making it a little shorter

[@Rek_Rc]

@RiderDecker I'll be honest, I didn't know there was a center diff available for th Arrma 3s line

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

update the BLX 100 to the 5.02 firmware that has LVC control now and set at 3.2v. Run it with a 15 tooth pinion which is best for bashing.

[@Rek_Rc]

What speed does it hit on the 15T pinion?

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

@@Rek_Rc I didn't test but I would say high 40's, the 18t will give you 50

[@johnellefa]

Hmmm idk about best for that price, in the case of controller features, yes. The car itself? Maybe if it had a center diff like AE stuff. That being said, I added one to my cart with that sexy red body lol

[@Rek_Rc]

A center diff would be nice

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

I have an arrma 3s blx green body. I ran it once and put it back in box with plastic back on it. I have it listed on marketplace for $210 and cant even sell it. Im trying to sell local without shipping but guess I'm gonna have to 😂

[@Rek_Rc]

Wow 210 is a good deal. Which 3s model do you have?

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

@@Rek_Rc the Vorteks. I figured it would sell pretty quick but two weeks later here we are lol. I started at $275. I figured someone would offer $250 or something and I'd take it. Never thought I'd be here at $210 with no messages lol. Guess it's just not a good time for rc market. Crawlers I can sell no problem but bashers are hard to move around here

[@Rek_Rc]

@@TheRCBuildersPost I'm surprised it's not selling at that price as well. It's virtually brand new. But crawlers are becoming very popular right now, maybe that's the difference, because You're offering a great deal there.

[@boduke9428]

Where are you local to?

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

@@boduke9428 Ashland, Ky

[@BriansRCStuff]

Do your baseball groundskeeper give you grief? I have to sneak onto mine during times I am less likely to be seen... they hate me lol.

[@Rek_Rc]

We haven't encountered them yet, presumably because we're there after they leave, or on days they aren't around, hahahahaha.

[@187JuanWick]

Should I get a traxxas slash 4X4 bl -s2 or this RC ?

[@Rek_Rc]

Between the two, I'd go Vorteks if you want to go fast, and be stable in almost any environment.

[@baltimorebashers410]

Why does it look so wide does it have the big rock arms&links ?

[@Rek_Rc]

It does look slightly wide. I wasn't sure if it was just me thinking that. But it does seem about a half in wider than it should

[@baltimorebashers410]

Ok that's why it's more stable then stock I've raced one and there edgy lol 😆

[@yellowhammersuwake1617]

Will the esc take 4 s? I never tryed it .total pack just no life time warranty becuz of that strong 8.

[@Rek_Rc]

4s won't work on the 100a spectrum esc

[@yellowhammersuwake1617]

@@Rek_Rc that sucks still the shit 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@Rek_Rc]

@@yellowhammersuwake1617 it would be insane on 4s though with that motor and gearing

[@bassingbasics6621]

Thought it was like a 6th scale 😂

[@Rek_Rc]

It goes like one, but no.