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

[@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!

[@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 👌

[@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.

[@redvikinghobbies]

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

[@TheAurabell]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Haha, cheers dude

[@tresparatodorc7400]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@stephen4600]

Great review , gave it the bashing of its lifetime !

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😎

[@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

[@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

[@00caselyd]

Well done Tom, nice job.

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@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

[@jeremymiller2340]

I dig watching the shadows when your filming, it can't be easy lol, I'd end up hitting myself 🤣😁 I've seen a few of them videos where the hex twists, nice air at the park kind of floats through the jumps, good stuff as usual dude!

[@caysonarlo5322]

i realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new movies online?

[@austinpayton8643]

@Cayson Arlo Flixportal :P

[@caysonarlo5322]

@Austin Payton Thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it!

[@austinpayton8643]

@Cayson Arlo no problem =)

[@miyamotosan972]

I love durability tests! THX. My favorite Arrma 1/10 is still the senton.

[@laflammechristophe4548]

Do you have problems with leaking shocks? I have a granite that I bought last year and I’m constantly filling the shock with oils. I have the v2. On their website, arrma say that the v3 shocks are less likely to leak oil but it is the same part number as my v2. I’m confused

[@miyamotosan972]

@@laflammechristophe4548 Add "V3 when serching. Then you should find the newer ones.

[@laflammechristophe4548]

@@miyamotosan972 i have looked at the part number of the v3 and it’s the same as my v2. I wonder if they have updated the part but kept the same part number

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

@@laflammechristophe4548 I have a V3 Big Rock and the shocks don't leak.

[@miyamotosan972]

@@laflammechristophe4548 I'm not to sure but I think they have. But I'm not a reliable source.

[@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?

[@009ADVENTURES]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude 😎

[@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?

[@moerc]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Moe 😎👌

[@leoross8088]

9:08 does the big rock has the same issue? I’ve seen people send it hard and never have that problem so I guess not...

[@TomleyRC]

I’ve not had the issue with mine

[@leoross8088]

I’m picking one up at my local hobby store in a few hours so thanks, that’s good to know!

[@soulrebelrc6341]

Big up on the backflips.. very nice control !

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@LyhneRC]

Very nice video and great driving skills. I like the long continuous clips so it is not just the best landings clipped together.

[@andreRC88]

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

[@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 🤔

[@wayneweston123]

That thing is awesome. 👍

[@EJ-74]

Awesome back flips That thing took a proper beating Awesome vid mate ✌️

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

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

[@TomleyRC]

No probs Rob. Thanks for watching

[@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

[@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

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

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

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@DampActionRC]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Everyone should have one 😎

[@DENSUTUBE2008]

Awesome video!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude

[@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 😎

[@TypicalBlue-rq8ri]

Perfect jump bud 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@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.

[@hellorc4354]

Great bash review.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@randyseaver8319]

Great review brother! Still not sure about the vorteks! Think the older armma's are more durable than the newer ones! Just my opinion!

[@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 🙏

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

I looked at the rival before i got the Big rock.wondering if i made the right choice. My Big rock ate the slipper hub ...like that out of the box

[@jadc]

Had mine from around the time this video was made and bought a spare pair of wheels in case this happened to me. It's taken a massive beating at a skate park with 700 oil in it and in woodland areas and I haven't had the wheel issue so far. Snapped a shock rod, but the wheels have been fine! Hopefully this was an early manufacturing thing, but maybe I've just been lucky. I certainly don't think it's a big issue though, which is good news.

[@danwoodruff4323]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@jamaicarctv9587]

love your videos bro 🍻🍻

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@hannahflannery4095]

Can you do a review on the arrma granite mega 2s

[@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.

[@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

[@GosGosraider]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks ✌

[@JesseBMotors]

That was awesome jump that broke it though 😎👍🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... which I could see the landing lol

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 🤣

[@MauzyrockRC]

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

[@TomleyRC]

The Rival is a solid choice.

[@DockterRC]

Have you ever tried a monster slash?

[@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 😅

[@Lee-cp9rk]

Hi did you put the motor mount link up?

[@TomleyRC]

Just put it up 👍

[@workingclassperson2124]

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

[@northeastrc2725]

Big jump 🛬 looks like it has tones of torque

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... pretty powerful

[@j.z7115]

should i get a BIG ROCK V3 or VORTEKS?

[@TomleyRC]

Big Rock 👍

[@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?

[@nickrobertson2450]

That was a hell of a jump at the skate park though.

[@meda2ni]

Nice. Looks like vorteks is getting me more intrigued . What I am reading around -Have you had temp issue running it?

[@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 😅

[@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 😅

[@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

[@tylerdexter5492]

It did great at the skate park in my opinion

[@Shaolink]

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

[@artisticcreations6801]

Arma Granite BLX with Proline Shocks work great at skate park

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Cheer's great looking truck.

[@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

[@RCWithAaron]

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

[@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 😎👌

[@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

[@paulmaldonado7039]

Friend of mine used jb weld to fix hex.

[@fumasrcs1886]

amazing!

[@dazmanrc857]

NASA would have been happy with that launch 🚀🌜

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@kinoryder5865]

is the rival mt 10 worth the price

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, 100%

[@richiebledsoe1006]

I had a proline wheels do the same thing

[@rogueFactor]

yo! you have GOT to try the Big Rock tires on this Vorteks.. ZOMG.

[@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.

[@teddygilman2135]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Haha... cheers dude

[@j.j.rcrawler8051]

Brutal 💪💪💪

[@kashave7865]

Where is this

[@TomleyRC]

Lincoln

[@frankensteincreations4740]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, maybe

[@cameroncameron2581]

It was outsourced rc vid with the bent wheel hex

[@TomleyRC]

Oh yeah... that’s the one

[@ogdizzle155]

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

[@cordite7207]

I know its terrible for them, especially like the concrete park near me, but its so much fun!

[@RussellRc]

100% agree about the mt10 being the better basher

[@TomleyRC]

MT10 is epic