Arrma Vorteks BLX Durability Test! Send it until you break it!

Testing the New Arrma Vorteks 3s BLX until it brakes! A Concrete Skate park Vs Arrma Vorteks, it's never going to end well with most RC Cars!
The New Arrma Vorteks 4x4 3s BLX is a Fast, Durable & Agile RC Car, but how does it compare to the rest of the Arrma range? Is it as tough as the rest of the 3s Range... they are one of the toughest 1/10 Bashers out there!
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[@turboman2019]

Bought one 2 days ago,its smooth as butter,just switched the 20T gear for the 18T it came with and it flies,very quiet too!Lot more fun than my 4x4 Slash VLX.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... really fast!

[@tresparatodorc7400]

I will win the MT 10 😆😆😆 really like that car looks absolutely great. Hope I'm the lucky guy.

[@AshishAmatya]

wonder how do you clean up the rcs after the dirt bash. high pressure wash? may be a video about proper rc care after bash ?

[@TomleyRC]

I have an air compressor.. so usually use that and sometimes wash them if they are really bad

[@andrewgee5608]

I just got one, I think I've already managed to bend the rear right side wheel assembly, but it's a little difficult to tell. Will these bend like normal truck axles and a-arms or because they are plastic not really?

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Totally agree on the mt10. Had mine since December n not 1 thing broke or gone wrong! Excellent truck on 3s! Takes some abuse! Another excellent video phil

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, the MT10 is the king

[@superchargerone]

@@TomleyRC I like my helion Avenge and my MT10 (yes 2X a good thing and I love them) But what about the lower arms? Did you not experience breakage? They are out of stock and cannot buy them from the usual suspect for the last year plus.

[@philipgreensmith1694]

@@superchargerone no still good.

[@Fakeaorta]

I live in the USA and every skate park during decent weather has skaters all the time. Every UK skate park seems to be empty. Am I wrong?

[@artisticcreations6801]

Arma Granite BLX with Proline Shocks work great at skate park

[@nick92065]

I do not have a lot of expendable income so I take good care with my RCs.

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

I don’t either but you got to send it some times. Shoo goo will extend the life of any car body

[@JoneRich80]

Big Rock (with money to spare for for upgrades), a Vorteks or something else? Loving the content BTW!

[@danhex]

Big rock v3

[@TomleyRC]

I’d go with the Big Rock... although the Vorteks is a solid choice as well

[@moerc]

Top notch, as always! Excellent video and driving skill! 🤝🤝💪🏎💪🤝💪

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Moe 😎👌

[@stuart3712]

A big blind landing? I'd hardly blame the truck on that small break, if you can call it a break. Rival looks nice.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... not really a break. I probably didn’t do the motor bolts up tight enough

[@redvikinghobbies]

Forgot to comment! Great bash! This car is ARRMA tough. I bought two and sent one. Did great!

[@bbeckers24]

Arrma 3s motor plate is junt... Upgrade to the crcu or m2c motor plate. Also need to upgrade the rear axles to cvds. Then it's ready to Bash.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... I have one in my Big Rock.

[@bbeckers24]

Wow... If I ever win a contest, that's the one I want to win... I've been wanting to get a Rival for some time now.

[@rcplaytime]

Felt sad when it limped back to you in skate park ,like a hurt puppy 😯👍

[@jonoedwards4195]

Ahhahhahhaa! Trying to Kill it, for the Buyer at the Pet Shop already,,,,Hahahahahaa!

[@andreRC88]

That was mad jumps wish could do with my old 12423 very nice truck on end wish one 👍

[@markomitrovic3372]

0 dislikes!? Youre insane 😁😱😂

[@TomleyRC]

Haha... it’s rare a video gets none in the first few hrs 😅

[@eprc7585]

Great vid....vortex not for me then.....what u reckon order associated rival tomorrow or wait another month for a Maxx?!

[@TomleyRC]

Hmm... I’ve heard the Maxx is really good.. but at twice the price, I’m not sure 🤔

[@Rex_Stuph]

This video convinced me to order one of these. Simply stating at the start that you broke it twice, then giving good reasoning for the breakages instills a level of trust in your opinion. Thankyou!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Steven… it’s a decent truck. Fast and Durable 👌

[@fuzzymonkey84]

Should be send it until you have to mend it

[@GosGosraider]

Yo, Nice video, nice music, top RC, j like Arrma Vorteks !!!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks ✌

[@tresparatodorc7400]

I realize you're videos because your honest with all the things you're testing. And that's important 👌

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@TheBestOrion]

That was a really long jump! I'm surprised is mostly survived lol

[@jonoedwards4195]

Ahahhahahhaa! So true Orion,, Hahhaaha!!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it actually hit the down ramp, shame the more moved!

[@richiebledsoe1006]

I had a proline wheels do the same thing

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty impressive little truck, Tomley! Fantastic! 😃 But those trucks need turtle mode! 😬 (It's a mode on Betaflight you activate when you crash your quadcopter and it's upside down. So you can turn it back up. 😂) Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Yes lol... they do 😅

[@jz64]

I want win the Mt 10 please lol ...

[@whatswiththissassylostchilld]

It would be pretty cool if arrma came out with a line of 1/16 scales. The vorteks would probably look the best.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, that would be awesome

[@whatswiththissassylostchilld]

@@TomleyRC and possibly be 4s as well 😅

[@j.z7115]

should i get a BIG ROCK V3 or VORTEKS?

[@TomleyRC]

Big Rock 👍

[@WahBauarbeiter]

6:05 anyone else notice a dog or something run past?

[@DroidLocks6971]

.... if i buy this today arrma will come out with a 1/7 or 1/8 6s VORTEKS Next Week

[@glennjthompson332]

(Skate Park) has weakness for rc bashing!! only on a soft dirt road,Most rc trucks are upgaded with (HeavyMetal) parts for (Extreame) bashing, you should think about it, (Kevin Talbot) has crazy ideas for duribility test in the past, too much fun from his channel, but he's very smart too.

[@MrHipeople111]

I want it, not the vortex the mt10

[@policopaul7961]

U will give away some? Nice. Should i give you my adress?

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@frankensteincreations4740]

Maybe some wheel nuts with a flange on them. Might clamp it to the hex better.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, maybe

[@DampActionRC]

Great review Tomley! Dang, gotta start saving, now I need a Team Associated MT10 :-)

[@TomleyRC]

Everyone should have one 😎

[@MauzyrockRC]

Super wicked video man! I was leaning vorteks, but the rival has piqued my interest!

[@TomleyRC]

The Rival is a solid choice.

[@droningharry]

Very fond of Arrma myself but Outsourced RC had the same issue with a wheel rim bending. It's sloppy and hopefully Arrma corrects it's before it becomes a problem. The Vorteks bashes so well but Skateparks are RC Death Traps, LOL. Great Video.

[@DeRock401]

Arrma tough lol

[@009ADVENTURES]

that was a great bash bud, loved it. hope they put your ramp back 😀👍

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude 😎

[@wayneweston123]

That thing is awesome. 👍

[@liftkingz7414]

Wish we had bigger ramps on our end.. We hit the small skate park with ours yesterday

[@TomleyRC]

Hopefully you’ll find some bigger ones at some point

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Awesome Basharoo Phil and apart from breaking but still fixable and thats how you find out how you can make it better 👍 MT10 are awesome 👌 ill try and keep an Eye on your Channel Mate. Am hoping to do a video for Sunday, it will only be a speaking one about my horror Covid situation 😔 anyway really enjoyed your Basharoo test mate 👍 stay safe and well 👍☺😎👍

[@TomleyRC]

Good to hear from you Tony. Hope you are well... sounds like you’ve had a bad time!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

@@TomleyRC bro I died at one point 😰you will be able to see what I went through with my come back vid. Am so lucky to be alive and am not exaggerating Phil 😵 anyway thanks for getting back to me mate and ill see you soon 😊 😍👍

[@TomleyRC]

WTF Tony! That is not good at all! I'll look out for the video.... so glad you are here to tell the story!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

@@TomleyRC me too bro 🙏 stay safe bro 🙏

[@angelomigueldivinagracia6965]

Wooow...if i win that mt10 w I will give it to my son for her bday....😘😘😘

[@cameroncameron2581]

It was outsourced rc vid with the bent wheel hex

[@TomleyRC]

Oh yeah... that’s the one

[@francostacy7675]

I’ve been watching a lot of videos of the vortex and Omni terminator , trying to decide. Almost every video of the vortek it breaks but they always justify it…. So which one is more durable between it and the terminator

[@TheAurabell]

I haven't even watched the video yet, your intro had me CRACKING UP ! thank you for your content.

[@TomleyRC]

Haha, cheers dude

[@moritz6807]

To The Moon!

[@markusmaximus8699]

Hi Tomleyrc I’m in the market for a larger Basher after you convinced me to buy a hyper go I’m now addicted but want something bigger. I nearly bought a rival mt10 but I don’t like how easily it wheelies and flips over. This car looks lower and longer and a bit better for speed and jumps. Would you still recommend this car in 2023? Thanks in advance

[@iandrones]

Cool truck best 3s arrma in your opinion? Thinking of getting one

[@TomleyRC]

I’d say the Big Rock 👍

[@iandrones]

@@TomleyRC thanks its actually the same answer I was thinking of cheers

[@iandrones]

@@TomleyRC any UK trusted online shops recommendations?

[@gengoprek5465]

I hope can win your rival mt10, I. Don't have any mt for now.. Hehehe

[@robertlongley9153]

Good review and you did hit it pretty hard. But your right on money about not made for skate park. But great throttle control on your jumps

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. I like to practice with the throttle... so much more satisfying when you land a jump well

[@burling02]

I still have my arrma granite 2013 version kicking around with a 3670 brushless motor in it and 80a esc, one of my favourite trucks, another is the redcat volcano what's 13 years old but keeps up with all the new guys

[@TomleyRC]

It some ways the older stuff was a little more robust. Better materials used with less thought about ‘cost’ saving maybe

[@teddygilman2135]

Massive! Air! And I thought I sent my rcs at the skate park lol

[@TomleyRC]

Haha... cheers dude

[@jasonice1584]

I would love to win the rival mt10 I want the rival mt10 to be my next basher

[@George.T.83]

2:09 how did you do that???

[@TomleyRC]

It bottomed out on the ramp and caught the lip... no trickery haha

[@George.T.83]

@@TomleyRC ha ha. Yes, I get it.

[@matthewford6176]

Very little damage considering how hard you sent it. I thought for sure the damage from the landing was far more catastrophic than the motor moving 😂. Think I’m sold.

[@stephen4600]

Great review , gave it the bashing of its lifetime !

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@markstenka3585]

I had the same issues with duratrax wheels. Hub bent and started to strip out after 2 3s battery packs. Ruined 2 wheels just ripping up and down the street and through some leaves. Had two tumbles but not even from jumping. I will not waste my money on duatrax again.

[@Shaolink]

Bought one. It will arrive tommorow for 340€. Greetings from germany!

[@Lee-cp9rk]

Hi did you put the motor mount link up?

[@TomleyRC]

Just put it up 👍

[@neilyakuza6595]

That bashing is just too much😢. Beautiful engineered machines. One thing this does show is that these are tough units. I just bought the granite and the Vortek. I will be bashing them, but not like that. 😂

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

Awesome video, your skate park driving is coming on in "leaps and bounds", i do like this new truck but i think its a little over priced and has a few issues, and yes i really want to win the MT10

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. Yeah.. price is a little high, although it’s a relatively sold truck. MT10 is certainly top for me

[@kozmikkev]

I like your style of bashing...you genuinely seem like your not going out of your way to kill stuff...I prefer that style of bashing...For example I have a rc group of 10-15 10 year olds. I get at least 4 broken cars every time they bash....hehe...the last time I trashed one pretty badly...i was trying double backflips and landing them all like a noob, mostly on the roof with lots of bad nose or tail landings...just proves you dont need to kill it to have fun and remarkably they are really strong.

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers mate. I never really run them to purposely break them... I have done a couple in the past, but that was for a particular type of video. I think if you land half a dozen jumps hard... and it survives, then you don’t really need to prove any more that it’s going to take it... and if you mess up a few landings and it survives, then it passes the test!

[@kinoryder5865]

is the rival mt 10 worth the price

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, 100%

[@ImprezaWRX123]

@Tomley RC - which of the Arrma 3S range would you recommend if I was looking for one. General bashing use, probably no skate park use

[@TomleyRC]

Big Rock 😎

[@jonoedwards4195]

Tomley, You so in Da Zone You should be pullin Rail Slides, 50/50's an Super Grinds Whitey? Great show RC Chap.

[@TomleyRC]

Haha... cheers dude

[@ogdizzle155]

Really do like the look of this thing I would love a basher maybe one day 🤞

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Brass cup on the hub ...made ratting. Ratting noise? Couldnt figure it .till it was chewed up

[@peteg7446]

I just bought a Vorteks. Ran it yesterday fir the first time at my local track. Ran 6+ packs of hard bashing. Only issue I had was the rear tire axel screw to the hex hub came lose. Lock-tight fixed it up for 4 more packs. Only thing I didn't like was the tires... to hard for soft dirt.

[@TomleyRC]

It’s a solid rig

[@denisbarrette8923]

Yes please send the Rival to Canada my friend, and since we're in the same business, I'll hook you up for a job with Airbus here in beautiful Québec... lol

[@TomleyRC]

Haha... cheers dude 😅

[@RCWithAaron]

I've seen this issue with the wheels in multiple videos

[@jayhow997]

Great looking little rig. I don't think chassis slap on these sort of cars matters as much as the electronics tend not to be bolted directly to the chassis usually servos are up in a mount ESCs in a tray , things like the wltoys 104001 whatever it is make my teeth go on edge when they slap because of things like the servo is laid on its side on the chassis the ESC is just stuck on the chassis everything takes the shock more . Oh and scoobyclinic in chesterfield are experimenting with a Yaris gr for tuning upgrades something I thought you may be interested in. If your local that way that Is I'm not sure where you located.

[@TomleyRC]

The problem with the chassis slap is it can causes a little internal shock to the electronics, abs over time can kill them.... the motor goes first usually. I banana’d a soft case Lipo in the last run. My GR is staying stock...I need it to be reliable 😅

[@craiggreenhalgh1082]

They went cheap on the wheels 🤔

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... maybe a slight oversight

[@markcloudchaser874]

Would love to win that as my first RC car, I'm sure I spotted a dog running along the fence when you sent it on the big jump..it looked like a rabbit lol.. Good Job 👍💯👊

[@TomleyRC]

Yes haha

[@mehimrc1314]

Loved that review Tomley, nicely done pointing out the tire issue. Wheels/tires cost a fortune, so giving people the heads up is a massive saving.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Keep checking Bangood every chance, They drop insane discounts all the time Mr Me RC!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude. Although it’s a small issue... it could easily turn expensive if it starts to become a common failure

[@mehimrc1314]

@@TomleyRC most certainly mate good shout

[@donniehallaman7685]

The mesh on my big rock does that too, its basically the same set up , if i go to hard with it , the motor will move messing up my mesh

[@darkbloodgt6577]

I did none of that and only had the truck two days and it broke it's to small for me so I'm done I'll say this it has good speed but that's it but the car doesn't last long

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

Brilliant review mate. I have been looking at these for a couple of weeks now and they look awesome. Still Stuck between the Granite and the Vorteks though.....

[@TomleyRC]

The Vorteks is a solid rig. I’ve never been a fan of the Granite. Big Rock is my favourite

[@kurtschiffke6778]

Yeah you have got lucky with your rival as most of them don't even compare to a granite

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Have had the same wheel issue with 2 rear Big Rock wheels. I've replaced the wheels with Granite ones and have blown the hub on one of those too. A definite weak spot considering they are generally build like a tank.

[@TomleyRC]

I’ve not had the issue with my Big Rock... but only had a few runs before I converted it to 17mm hex

[@sakfpv8444]

I put 4.5" diameter, 2" wide stadium truck tires on my big rockv3, converted to a typhon, and I haven't snapped a hub, axle, or different in a really long time. I think the granite tires may be too heavy.

[@theguyinthecomments9543]

Team associated quality is top notch. Plus the rival has a center diff. Not to mention the diff crown gears are actually steel, Definitely better imo

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, and sway bars 😎👌

[@jspence3798]

Great vid Phil - is it me or is the Arrma smaller than the MT10? I’d still have the MT10 any time.

[@TomleyRC]

It’s bigger... but doesn’t sit as high

[@JesseBMotors]

That was awesome jump that broke it though 😎👍🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... which I could see the landing lol

[@danwoodruff4323]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@andyp6699]

Great honest vid Tomo. Nice to see someone who is not scared of the corporate (big boys).

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers mate. I’m happy for companies to send me stuff... but I 100% don’t try to keep them all happy by singing their praises... well, unless they deserve it 😎

[@TransitDodge]

I had exactly the same problem with my Big rock wheels. It seems to me that there's an inherent design flaw with the 14mm wheels.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, must be an issue

[@DimiS1978]

I'd have a hard time chosing the MT over the Vorteks lol. Obviously the Associated will have better parts but they both look great.

[@ericpeterson9676]

I have just as much fun with this little truck as, I do with my x maxx.

[@soulrebelrc6341]

Big up on the backflips.. very nice control !

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@bubblesrcshed]

@TomleyRC I finally got a Granite BLX what a beast these trucks are fast 3S units, I can’t wait to get the Vortex once it’s on Amazon. Hey I am having some steering issues on the Granite I feel my front rim wobbles from factory and I can’t trim it much at all the servo is dead bang perfect. Any ideas why I can’t make it drive straight? I feel Arrma needs better wheels and quality control because I think it’s a bad mold they are using why else would so many people have different wheel problems right. Great video again buddy hope all is well since your move man. Bashing time! Later Tom

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Cheer's great looking truck.

[@tylerdexter5492]

It did great at the skate park in my opinion

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

Great video bro! Really enjoyed all the jumps! 👍🍻

[@TomleyRC]

No probs Rob. Thanks for watching

[@workingclassperson2124]

Getting one off of my coworker 3 batteries and well cared for

[@davesrc_crawling8349]

I had the same hex issue with my Lasernut! Horizon quality strikes again.

[@TomleyRC]

I’d blame the QA department 😅

[@davesrc_crawling8349]

@@TomleyRC I would if I thought they had one 🤣

[@TypicalBlue-rq8ri]

Perfect jump bud 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@pokeyandpaula6540]

I NEEED that basher! Please and thank you

[@ericpeterson9676]

I just dont have the balls to take my rc's too a skate park..

[@dazmanrc857]

NASA would have been happy with that launch 🚀🌜

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@ggwbrc]

😯😯😯

[@RussellRc]

100% agree about the mt10 being the better basher

[@TomleyRC]

MT10 is epic