Why Do ARRMA Keep Doing This?...

This is the New 1/18 scale ARRMA Typhon GROM.
The ARRMA Typhon GROM is currently priced around £135/$140 which in my opinion is a lot of money for a mini RC Car especially when there are so many good options in this price range that offer lots more for the money!
Spares and upgrades for the Typhon GROM are also super expensive which can make this an incredibly expensive investment.
When you compare it to something like the MJX Hyper go range it stands no chance as they are faster, built well and spares are now readily available depending on where you live. In the UK SeriousRC.co.uk stock all the spares which makes this an even harder purchase to justify.
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Let me know what you think of the Typhon GROM and is this something you would buy?
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[@beyondRC]

*There is still time to win a completely FREE RC Car:* raffall.com/357163/enter-raffle-to-win-a-citroen-c3-wrc-brushless-rc-car-hosted-by-beyondrc What do you think of the ARRMA Typhon GROM? Would you buy this or the amazing MJX Hyper go for the same money? I think ARRMA need to look at their pricing and remember that people will want to get the best for their money. it that the current GROM range? I'm not sure it is.

[@101stTank]

I got this for my 6y old girl as a 1st rc-car.. it got plenty of speed for her and the thing is.. I dont want to buy 1/10 scale truck which she can bash into neighbours car. This little thing just slides under. Its not ment for rough terrains but can handle itself in grass and concrete nicely. Also in small tracks inside its a beast and can handle jumps aswell. For 160€ it got decent parts and ez enough to take apart so my 6y old can do it.

[@alantaylor353]

Fair enough mate.! I bet she loves it.!! 👍

[@sheldonisnumberone]

I bought this for my 5 year old. It's great for the playground, and drifting on the sand on the pavement, and cruising around in the sand.

[@gillian9178]

MJX are unbeatable at there price point, I would also choose one of the brushless Rlaarlo buggy's over the Grom. So much faster & more capable with the Rlaarlo's. I have a number of Arrma's & like them a lot, but would def buy the other cars I mention over a Grom.

[@charliesschroedinger]

Bought one for the wife for her first car. Had it for 2 months. Rear differential went high order on 3rd use at skatepark. Just got replacement from another enthusiast at an event this weekend. Pure luck to run into a great guy. Have 4 updated ones on back order, 2 on backorder under warranty and 2 upgraded ones on backorder. 😝 She fixed it. Ran it once and broke 2 shocks and one driveshaft pin went somewhere between the devil and Jesus 😂 She likes it. I think it's a little weak in several areas

[@cyborgbadger1015]

I love the look of the bodyshell in the red/white sheme.

[@Bigchiefrob101]

I have both MJX and Typhon Grom. MJX is super fast and comes with lots of extras. But I personally prefer cars that can handle. Like the Grom a little more because of that. I understand some people like to run cars back and forth, thats cool. I get bored with that style of driving. I like something that will handle on a track.

[@drivenrc]

By the time you buy this and upgrade it you just bought a 3s Typhon. I almost got one of these yesterday and then I realized that I upgrade everything and realized having a bunch money in that little car is insane. To me those Grom cars are perfect for a kids first RC and nothing more.

[@beyondRC]

i think so too. Ideal for a kid starting out. They cost way too much to upgrade and make brushless.

[@justinparker5696]

I love the MJX Hyper Go's as well but the truth is they handle incredibly bad. I put a 3s capable system in my typhon GROM for about $40 and it is freaking awesome now.

[@TheMitsosBlog]

And they are a pain to work on. You can fix thinks on Arrma in a matter of minutes.

[@Hungrybird474]

All the small ones for me don’t handle as good as 1/12 ish size . They’re fun for the pavement .

[@Hungrybird474]

We all noticed , lol . The ol 2 hot dogs for a dollar but the drink is $3 . It’s a marketing tactic to increase profits and sales . I thought the same thing when looking at this and adding up the cost to make it 2s/3s and almost choked

[@lyricofwise6894]

The rebranded vwrsions of the 1/14th scale hypergo fixed the originals messed up handling moreso

[@Big_Gazzz-RC]

Damn it looks good in those slow mo shots👍👍

[@beyondRC]

haha it looks awesome that's for sure, Cheers for lending it to me to review mate. Much appreciated

[@alantaylor353]

Yeah, but looks are all it's got.! 😉

[@charliesschroedinger]

Do you use Froude's law of scaling fur slow-motion filming?

[@beyondRC]

@@charliesschroedinger that sounds complicated..

[@charliesschroedinger]

@beyondRC lol. Not sure. Just watched a video about they use it in filming scale boats in wave tanks to simulate realism. Basically take the square root of the scale and that's the reduction in filming speed as I understand it. Example 1/10th scale... square root of 10 being 3.162 so reduce the speed of filming by that number I guess. Yeah... you're right. That's friggin' complicated 😝👎

[@Bigchiefrob101]

When it comes to price, I feel that anyone that's into RC or getting into RC are probably not poor. I'm not rich not even close. But I just buy what I like. I'm never gonna buy something just because it's cheaper than what I really want. I save money and wait, sometimes a year or two. Didn't get my Promoto until the hype died and I had the money. Now no You Tubers are talking about it. But I got what I wanted, regardless of the expensive price.

[@maszkalman3676]

Exactly when i started i wated a chinese rc to start with but i watched videos of them and the problems and aprts avaliablility so i went to the mroe mainstream ones arrma or traxxas was the go to since those have aprts where i live. And despite arrma fanboys always say traxxas jsut wants your money where i live the traxxas rustler way about 50+ dollar cheaper than the same type of car (arrma vorteks) but i thought why should i buy the base rustler so i went for the 4x4 vxl version. In total it was the same price as the arrma vorteks 3s and i got the traxxas with battery and charger pack.

[@coygtrc]

I'm not an expert on these (that's why I watch your channel, so I can learn 😊), but I think the body is very nice and may appeal to some people. I also think 23 mph (+- 40 kmh) isn't bad for 1/18. I really like your slo-mo even if the terrain may have been too rough for this little guy. Of course, as you said, a brushless one, at the same price would have been awesome 🤪🤝

[@alantaylor353]

Get yourself an MJX or a Rlaarlo, you won't regret it.!! 👍 👍

[@maszkalman3676]

Yes yes it is for the price it's almost 1/3rd of the speed of chinese rc cars in the same size and price class and those had metal upgrades better electronics than this also you get extra tires and sometimes body for it msot comes with lights equipped from the box this gives nothing in return...

[@martintanjung5540]

That's why I went to Kyosho and never looked back...

[@TMIVRC]

I just sold all my arrmas I got the xmaxx in a trade and instantly thought this is the most fun I’ve ever had and not only that more durable than arrma I can’t help but want to look into the 8s arrmas and maybe see if I’ll like them at the end of the day arrma isn’t that great are they good yea best in the rc game ? No ppl just hype them up I’m much happier with team corally or now traxxas with the xmaxx team corally needs to do a monster truck asap one thing arrma has are the designs and versatility rc type vehicles

[@EdgarST562]

It's summer. They know dad's and kids get bored. Something cheap disposables and at a small scale you can't go wrong. Not for me

[@radio-controlledcouk]

looks nice and strong!

[@martinherbert1626]

Love the Groms! Quality and engineering always costs a little more. We have been racing the little typhons on an indoor track built for 1:12th scale cars and these are just perfect for that. Throttle set at 75%, completely stock and after a little practice can keep up with the current racers. Tried racing my MJX around the track and completely useless, way to twitchy, doesn’t accelerate in a straight line, way too fast. Love the MJX at the skatepark or dirt track where more control and precision is not required.

[@beyondRC]

The MJX is easily one of the best beginner bashers out there. Yes the typhon/granite grom do steer better but lack the performance in my opinion. Really depends on what people are looking to do. MJX will be the way to go if its just a small basher they are looking for but its not perfect. For the money i think its no 1. Just my opinion :)

[@RC-Closer1313]

I had an opportunity to buy a Typhon grom or the MJX hyper go 14303… guess what I own? I’ll race any upgraded grom out there… and my MJX will smoke it!!

[@beyondRC]

100% those on 3s are missiles!

[@user-er8ys5em8w]

Hyper go is way better than these lol hyper go mix has dominated the smaller scale 100 percent

[@buttcheakyo]

I just wish they’d use hex 😔 if they used hex screws I’d have 10 hyper gos

[@alantaylor353]

Absolutely it will. It'll also be more durable.!! 👍 👍 👍

[@JiPPARC]

No one cares about your fast toy loser.

[@madsrcbuggy]

I always appreciate your honest reviews, but in this case I think I need to let you know I disagree with you. I have one and I think it's great! I think to be clear, it's definitely bigger than 18th scale, I would claim it's 14th scale, even. I got buggies from WL, Eachine, HBX, LC Racing and a few others, and I think this from Arrma is designed way better, and that's what I feel I pay extra for. The correctly proportioned wheelbase, ride height and tread makes it really nice to drive. And the power is okay for me. If I want to go crazy I grab an 8th scale buggy and go somewhere with a lot of space. I just felt I needed to argue, I do believe this is a good option. If I were to rant about anything, then it would be their use of proprietary charger system, I cut the plugs off mine right away and put good old Deans, ha ha!

[@beyondRC]

Thank you for this. I enjoy when people give me their opinions :) Of course I dont expect people to agree with me all of the time. The biggest issue for me is the price. It costs almost the same as the Gorgon which is 1/10, larger and without a doubt way more capable in terms of performance, fun factor and off road ability. I simply do not think it should be the price it is. If it was priced lower then without a doubt it would be a great option for some backyard/track or even mild bashing for beginners but I could simply not justify it when there are so many more options out there like the hyper go and as others have mentioned does have some steering geometry issues but excels in every other way and is praised by every RC reviewer out there. ARRMA missed an opportunity with these GROM cars they should have made them an extremely affordable way for beginners to get into the hobby which would have led to brand loyalty by said beginners liking the quality and feel for arrma cars and in time would have ended up buying their higher end cars meaning even more money for them. Overpricing the cars themselves and the spares/upgrades is not the best way to go about it. I am a massive Arrma fan boy I have owned almost all of their cars but even i have to admit this is not worth the money at all as much as I love the company. Shame

[@FrankvdBerg]

I see a lot of ppl talking about the Grom and MJX. But didnt Team Asso not bring out the Reflex. Thats 14th scale and brushless. So yeah difgerent scale but seems like a better car to me. As a backpack car that is

[@reconrc1787]

Arrma must know what they are doing because they are selling these thing like hot cakes. I agree with you and there is a lot of better deals to be had for the price. I think the idea of getting to upgrade it, is part of what people like with the Grom. People imidatly compare the price of the parts with the big brother parts they buy parts for like the Kratons and infractions and think "oh man this is a cheap little guy to play with". LOL

[@beyondRC]

If it was just a little cheaper and the upgrades where also slightly cheaper i would not have complained at all.

[@RedLionRC]

What a beast 💪🏼🤠

[@petergould1621]

See things like this baffle my nugget, these top brands are taking the piss out of there loyal customers, let's me real, 99% of the people who buy this will upgrade it to a 3s brushless system So here in the uk that is gonna take you over £200 You can get the mjx hyper go 14210 and the new 14303 for just over £200 This should be no more than £80 as was said in the video

[@Luke-en2tk]

I don't understand why they went the 1/18th scale route. The 1/18th boom came about years ago and they were also raced but companies eventually realised they were just too small and fiddly and generally a bit twitchy to drive so companies started to make 1/16th, 1/14th and more recently some 1/12th models. They have also just done an update to the Groms with V2 diffs with metal internals instead of plastic on the V1, no idea when the UK will get those though 🤷. I agree with you on price they should be max £100

[@rcalltypes8230]

This is why, I’m waiting for the Brushless version.

[@todd5060]

This is a pretty cool buggy but I agree with you and many others.. the cost is just a bit on the are you high side. There are just too many great options for the $120-$180 price range. I will wait till it goes on sale for $100.

[@scottykardos]

Thanks for calling out Arrma,,,,,,They needed it!

[@beyondRC]

not that they will take any notice..

[@ncc28983A]

You do get a lot of bang for your buck with the Chinese branded RC’s in the same scale but I do feel this RC is actually very well balanced for what it is. Of the big box names, this is definitely better than say a Latraxx Teton for almost the same price. I do feel like this car can take a lot of abuse in its current form and I think the grom parts are a little more accessible in the states. Prices are just a little bit lower too.

[@curbscrape8343]

I keep seeing that this handles better than an mjx - but if you drop the power to mjx to match the speed of the grom - sure itll b3 a comparable ride if not significantly better.

[@martindalton2101]

Think I am going to get one for my back garden.23mph will be more than fast enough and I will get granite grom tyres for it to truggyfie it.

[@enricomiceli5517]

As i commented under other rc youtube video, the small scale basher market has already amazing competitor that can't be beatend. These cars are cash grab.... in fact the first thing i see any of these videos is going on the bench and get upgrade...

[@RadAbyss]

Gary you legend 👍🏻 great video, will they do an infraction and felony grom? I'd get them just for show though lol

[@Big_Gazzz-RC]

Had to help a buddy out, managed to get branded upgrades a lot cheaper from Germany so hasn't hit the pocket quite so hard

[@beyondRC]

@@Big_Gazzz-RC yes really appreciate it Gary. Would have been months until i got one otherwise what with the stock shortages currently.

[@RadAbyss]

@Big_Gazzz-RC good times, I got my typhon tlr 6s from Germany, way cheaper than the UK even with the import tax/duties

[@Big_Gazzz-RC]

@@RadAbyss the TYPHON TLR roller is currently €334, I am tempted. Gotta pay the tax man off first 🤣🤣🤣

[@Big_Gazzz-RC]

@beyondRC that's why I offered it mate. Get a review done before you know who!!!!!!!🤔🤔🤔

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

Got one of these on order and I can't wait. It's gonna be perfect for bashing in my street without being dangerous to others or on the local carpet track. I know the initial price is high and the parts aren't cheap but the quality is there and it won't be scaring the hell out of my 5yr old like the bigger or faster cars do. I don't get the "gotta be brushless and do 50mph" thing.

[@beyondRC]

I know mate 23mph on a 1/18 platform is generally more than enough. Most do the brushless thing as they are adults seeking more speed/power but then why not buy something better suited? Its a matter of personal choice I guess.

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

@beyondRC absolutely mate. I'm gonna be ragging mine round the new Rochester Raceway track.

[@beyondRC]

@@adrianpilbeam7403 was there a few days ago with gav from rc kicks with my new rb10 and was good fun. The track is coming together nicely and was nice to see the RochesterRC lot. Shame didn’t get to see you at the Tamiya club 😎👍

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

@@beyondRC I heard you and Gav were going to be there and I was looking forward to meeting you but unfortunately I was ill and couldn't go. I've been involved in its development and the work that has gone into it has been amazing.

[@professional_hater885]

Love the granite and typhon grom, hate the differentials

[@beyondRC]

the upgrades are £52 in the UK that's insane for a 1/18

[@waynoo774]

It looks like a spider from the front

[@deezrcz]

Thanks for this review. I was considering getting a typhon grom but the lack of performance really raised an eyebrow. It’s simply not enough. I would still pick one over the mjx rc’s though. From what I have seen there is a ton of slop in the suspension and steering in those cheaper brands which has steered me away from getting one. I feel like the reason the groms cost more is they are designed better even though they are slower. Way better geometry.

[@beyondRC]

Yes they do steer better and have better geometry but what use is that if it barely stays planted lol. It hops around like crazy. Probably because its so light. The MJX's are heavier and seem to hug the ground better. They dont quite steer as well but as an all rounder i do prefer them over the Granite/Typhon GROM. Having tried all of them that's just my opinion.

[@deezrcz]

@@beyondRChmmm. Thanks for the reply. Very good to know. I’ll have to give the 1/14th mjx a go then. You know your stuff when it comes to the budget bashers. I can’t justify the price of a brushless converted grom but have wanted a mini for some time.

[@jagergerg9771]

Excellent point, Arrma just milking us in the parts department.

[@beyondRC]

for sure!

[@jamesbrooker6508]

I quite like it just for sticking in a back pack not bad but agree can spend a fortune on this

[@beyondRC]

HBX 16889a pro, MJX hyper go brushless are both better options as back pack options IMO. Way more for the money and parts are dirt cheap.

[@jamesbrooker6508]

@@beyondRC thank you will have a look at these and parts fairly easy to get in uk?

[@beyondRC]

@@jamesbrooker6508 very seriousrc stock all the cars and parts. Check out the FTX tracer brushless its the same as the 16889a pro and FTX is a uk brand with spares in all model shops for super cheap 👍

[@johnwayne666]

Im going MJX....🤷‍♂️

[@coyotex850]

I wanted to like this car but arrma really nickle and dimed with these groms, all those other small companies can put a small brushless system in their cars and hell even traxxas is moving away from brushed so i dont see why arrma couldnt

[@billzkustomz]

Reflex 14 is a better deal

[@Zipbass]

Mjx and the screws made from butter makes it awful to work on

[@beyondRC]

its certainly not perfect but for the money price/performance is there.

[@Krapper515]

I prefer Haiboxing for small cars. These Arrma Groms just have terrible drivetrain parts plus brushed electronics. I'd rather buy an HBX 18859A ($104 USD) or a 16889A ($120 USD) with full metal drivetrains, aluminum oil filled shocks, and brushless electronics for less money. Not to mention.. TOUGH. My little 18859 brushed has taken well over 40 batteries off my ramp and at a skate park and it doesn't break. And the 2997A I have is amazingly durable and fun to drive. I just don't see anyone buying a Grom unless they're just fanboying (coming from an Arrma fanboy).

[@beyondRC]

The 16889a pro is also way better than this. I agree the HBX Range is not only cheaper but also better,

[@Krapper515]

@beyondRC yeah I love the 18. Haven't had the 16 but I've heard they're amazing as well. I do have the 2997A which is one of the best. Center diff and all! Handles like a Mini Kraton or Sledge

[@lyricofwise6894]

Ya I think the grom series are overpriced, despite what extras come with it

[@dylanwhite6539]

I bought one because as much as I love my redcat volcano 16, I HATE body clips with a passion, and the volcano kept losing them. Less than 3 months in and the rear diff is gone and the body mount broke. Worst value RC by far. Cheap Amazon brushless RCs are better.

[@alantaylor353]

A totally insulting cash grab by Arrma.!! Arrma made their name by offering more than their competitors for less money.!! These things are way overpriced, don't perform, aren't durable & you've got to spend the same again to upgrade it to even get near the cheaper competition.! Arrma are obviously learning from Traxxas.!!!! Arrma are already revising the diffs (not enough, what about the rest of its faults?)... Call me unreasonable, but I kind of expect an RC (especially from a "premium" brand) to be designed to be as good as it can be on launch.!! This one's for the Arrma fan bois only.! Cheers Ricky.. Brutally honest as always.!! 👍 👍 👍 I totally agree, I'd spend my money on an MJX, Rlaarlo or even a Wltoys & have money left over for a few lipos.!! Stay safe out there mate & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍

[@beyondRC]

absolutely couldn't agree more :)

[@ocelee7794]

This is too small for outdoors and too big for indoor

[@RC-Closer1313]

I agree 100%!! That car is an overpriced turd!

[@lyricofwise6894]

Its good in handling department as a basher, just not in that much, on that much of a bumpy offroad

[@dangrady2938]

Nope not likely

[@69jonhill]

I'm an Arrma fan, but I won't be buying this junk.

[@kashmurray1199]

Yes, the Grom series is disappointing.

[@scaleworksRC]

If I knew then what I know now about how scale affects performance.. I would have just saved up for a 1/10 scale. 1/12 is close enough for a new hobbyist as they usually take 1/10 scale parts, which opens up a plethora of options. Yeah you can put 12mm hexes on it(1/18), but it's not worth the hassle. Been there done that with the Losi Mini T ✌️🫡

[@beyondRC]

100% i think 1/10 is the best way to go for a new hobbyist if they are looking to run on a variety of surfaces without worrying. Smaller stuff like 1/12 and 1/14 is still doable but it starts to restrict where they can be run. Working on smaller cars is also more difficult. To upgrade a GROM just doesn't seem like a worthwhile investment and i would advise people to look at something like a second hand typhon 3s blx, quantum 2 flux or even a gorgon (although they are using the same marketing tactics with spares/parts) the gorgon will be so much more fun compared to this tiny 1/18.

[@scaleworksRC]

@@beyondRC 💯 brother