Cheap RC Truck Gets Big Power! - Arrma Granite Voltage Brushless Upgrade How To | RC Driver

[@rcdriver]

What would you do? Buy a cheap RC and upgrade it with the parts you want? Or spend a lot on a high-end RC from the start?

[@MrDino-hp7fy]

high end gas rc and max it out loke if u agree

[@hardstylezrc856]

I usually don't buy to expensive rc's. Aka, no xmaxx😥

[@t2nate137]

RCDriver_Online I have a slash 4x4, definitely spending a lot to upgrade. But probably gonna get a mt410 next so I don’t have to worry about durability.

[@zachlewis6339]

I think you should work on putting what you want into this new opportunities.

[@brosephjoseph9178]

I'm slowly getting back into RC cars again after my JXRT losi days and can't believe how crazy expensive they are now having to start all over with the new LiPo stuff I see great deals on nitro cars but they sound like a chainsaw going up and down the street. You got a great channel man keep up the good work!!...

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Stripped the drive cups on mine 2 weeks after I got it from horizon fest. I just replaced them with the metal cups, and put a proline 65 f100 body on it. Got chevron tires and new wheels coming for it, and I installed a TBR wheelie bar on it. Next is a goolRC 3650kv brushless. They’re cheap and easy to mod. Still not sold completely on arrma, but I’m making it tough 😎

[@Frank.Corralejo]

I did a similar build with my Arrma Granite 2014 2wd, put in a brushless system from OCday (cheap but a good buy), 5200mah 3s lipo at 50c, cheap 20kg servo from amazon, some aftermarket shocks (also from amazon) and the Arrma Raider body for looks. The car has a 54t spur and 15t pinnion. I'm able to push out 70mph and spent $300 in total.

[@rcplayground7298]

Can u fit 3s battery in side small compartment

[@lbctatro]

@@rcplayground7298 yes

[@vincentramirez6704]

Well I did this upgrade. It stripped the outdrives within a day. I suppose it’s not a grow into truck. Maybe a 15t brushed motor would do ok in this truck and that’s a maybe.The arrma voltage is a really nice first Rc though, just keep it stock. I’m sure the RC driver had the same issue eventually.

[@jforrest2140]

yeah i've had a lot of issues with the truck not keeping it stock. I put a slightly beefier traxxas motor into mine (brushed) and it made so much heat the plastic deformed and the gears quit meshing..keep er stock...or fit an axial fan onto it..

[@evilvickers]

I bought two of these Granite Voltages and they have been a blast. My 7yo daughter is learning quick and having fun with hers and I'm learning about the new school of RC. Lipos and digital receivers and digital ESC were not a thing back when I was a kid and into RC.

[@aarontomkins5412]

Dude you rock for making this video. I've been trying to come up with a setup for sand but I want 2wd and do a monster truck all the same. Soon as I seen this I went to KZbin and search Arrma Granite Voltage w/brushless setup. This video literally walked me through the whole process. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@lincolnevans5517]

I have zero intent on buying this car but he just makes such a quality and watchable video.

[@marcuswilson3266]

Great upgrade video, just by coincidence, my friend's ARRMA granite voltage came in the mail. It drives great, I told him it needs Abit , no, alot more umff. This video just proved me right lol. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@redbeardrc1452]

Wow. I can't believe it withstood that much power. I know the plastic outdrive cups have been problematic for some folks, even on the stock powerplant. So I was a bit skeptical in thinking the Castle system would work out well. Guess I was wrong. Beastly Voltage you've got there Greg!!!

[@gladiatorfpv3506]

Just bought a granite voltage for me and one for my son. After watching this video and others like it the voltage looked like a great deal. One run in with the stock battery.. the outdrives broke! Replaced the outdrives and within two runs they had broke on both trucks. I cant see any way this truck held up to that much power and abuse after my experience. Its sad because its a really fun truck to drive.

[@geodude3966]

@@gladiatorfpv3506 I had the same problem on mine. I bought a Granite Voltage back in March, thought it would be a fun little truck to mess around with for $100. On stock brushed power with the 6 cell nimh the differential shaft snapped after a few minutes of running. Worst part is, the diff has been out of stock since Dec 2019 and didn't come back in stock until July/Aug 2020. Imagine some poor kid getting this for Christmas in Dec 2019, breaking it after one run, then not being able to drive it again until July 2020.

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

in the 1980's I ran nitro and electric. I keep them and 30 years later i converted 3 niro's to brushless and the RC10 and Ultima are next. excellent video.

[@Vaterraman]

I put a lipo in the RC10, and stripped gears, so I don't known about brushless. Maybe the gears just dried up, since it was from 1992.

[@STEVOD313]

For $99 it’s definitely worth it, I’ve got one here my buddies 4yr old likes to bash, we put 2s in it n does ok. Great for a beginner

[@isaaclyonsf1]

In the UK it's near to double the price lol, no Arrma for me 😂

[@mikejurnak4253]

Is there a fan that fits the esc my son only get about 5 min then it kills power for couple minutes

[@TheBestOrion]

@@mikejurnak4253 change the pinion gear. It's probably stressing your electronics trying to push it too fast. You will loose some top speed, but you will have more acceleration and that's more fun in my opinion.

[@marlonread4746]

Just got one for 59 bucks.

[@atvdr]

Keep on adding to the granite. Can’t wait to see more. Great job on the video brother thank you very much.

[@troyguinn303]

+1 on the Dremel (or any quality rotary tool) recommendation for rc. Might I also add that spending $25 or so on something like the taclife arto 2c (massive selection of different bits) will get you much farther then whatever happens to be included with the tool itself. I'd also add that unless you're spending $100 or more on a rotary tool, go corded vs cordless. You'll get much better torque and usability out if a corded tool in that price range as opposed to cordless. Besides, when will you ever really need to use a rotary tool for modifications in the field?

[@drog343]

I wholehearted agree about a Dremel tool, while I had acquired mine long before getting into rc'ing, it makes life so much easier. Why I'm still using turn by hand tools, I have no idea, lol.

[@yvandesgagne4967]

Excellent update for this truck for those who already have it. But, for those who do not have Arrma trucks, it is better to buy the Granite BLX. Powerful, fun and at a good price. :o) An excellent quality of plastic and a lot of fun to drive the Granite BLX. Yvan :o)

[@robertg403]

I like the color scheme of the body cool and the upgrades really good video😀😀 thanks

[@johnwagner4559]

I think it was great!! Keep it going! Shocks, tires, wheelie bar, tires!!! I loved it. Great job!

[@arcaderacer586]

This mod reminds me back in high school when guys would put a $5,000 audio system in a $900 car LOL

[@petechipps9770]

Ordered one yesterday for $99. Ordered it for my daughter to be able to have some fun bashing with me.

[@petechipps9770]

Very disappointed. One run and now it has no reverse. Is it possible it’s something that I’m doing wrong?

[@teamcouplespokemon598]

Absolutely love your videos brother. I have 3 young boys and their in! Learned quit a bit from you thanks!!!!

[@zippycfpv3619]

I’d say it’s a perfect conversion for someone who has an rtr that’s not up to speed anymore!! Buy good upgrades and bash it til it needs a repair! Then you always have the quality gear to get in to a quality build kit! 👍🏼😎

[@1dickycat]

Now lets see something like a trencher/badland on her! Got the power, now to add some traction

[@robertrosson1990]

Awsome upgrade.With that said I'd continue to follow thru and upgrade it completely 1 upgrade at a time.After all that's part of the fun.

[@ronbasher8117]

Yes, please. Keep workin on it!!

[@stewartwomack7086]

Wow never thought that truck would handle at power. Keep going love to see what I can do to my son's

[@EBthere]

I'm a little late to this but I think this truck is awesome, in a sleeper kind of way. Great job showing everything!

[@markhufnagel2744]

Go for it hop it up ! Lets see what it can take !

[@DickRichie510]

You get more traction now you can see how gears hold up with no slipper.. yea not bad price to beat up on.. love the video

[@blueridge8992]

Getting back into the hobby after a decade and I probably watched 20 of your videos this weekend. Such good stuff! Quick question? Trying to decide between the Granite Voltage or the Fazon Voltage for my first RC to learn the ropes on before I buy a Losi brushless. The Arrma will just be for backyard bashing but my background is in racing Losi Ts on dirt tracks back in the day so that's why I'm torn between the two. What's your opinion on the difference? I actually like the Granite but I don't want to be stuck with something that handles like a boat.

[@vivos71]

Looks like the easiest way of going brushless would be one of those oldschool Speed Passion setups, all the wires are on the end and nice and out of the way.

[@rcpatapouf]

Since i wait so anyone convert it in brushless !! Ur vids r awesome

[@jasonjohnson6085]

Awesome video. I’ve been really wanting to get one of those. I don’t have a good 2s rig and that one looks like a good time. I think I would probably go with the same setup as you did. I love my castle setups

[@lukaszgolebiewski1220]

Went the same way as you did but got the SW4 cage from RPM RC with the tabs and a receiver box from them too.

[@rich6841]

keep what you have do the upgrades I think that's where the fun is going with fixing it the way I would like it Like your video

[@shaunbellick3128]

Build it up. I'm about to get one now that I see it can handle more power

[@coinhawk]

Just a basic tip, on the low cost rc upgrades, u should also do a RTR new purchase upgrade suggestion... Now in 2020 I would just buy a new granite 3s... 👌🏼🔥👍😊

[@dwood0397]

I just got one of these used trucks the other day. It's an awesome truck and I love it. Did you go any further with customizing it? I'd be very interested to know what all has been done with it.

[@stevemoon2136]

Great quality video as always. 😊 Although great fun, IMO not a cost effective upgrade. Would be cheaper just to sell the Voltage & get a BLX 4X4. Not sure how long the Voltage transmission would last with all that power either...

[@stpbasss3773]

The motor ESC servo and transmitter he put in this he probably could have bought a granite blx and some batteries lol.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Indeed. A sensored castle system by itself would cost more than the truck XD

[@justinbarnes1621]

I have been waiting for a video of tgis truck on brushless for so long mine will be here tuesday

[@slapkills]

I got a used arrma granite brushed the other day for $20. Put a brushless 3s vileneon system in it. Cant keep the front tires on the ground. Can rock it back onto the tires with 2 pumps or the trigger. Goes about 55 with stock pinion gear, ordered a smaller one. Got a video of it, check it out.

[@bucksrcworld8119]

great video and upgrade Greg this thing is a ripper for sure now!!

[@jesseschneider326]

aslo very curious to see what drive train can take before it craters lol. awesome video as always!

[@oneeyemonster3262]

com on man...you can get a 3650 3300KV for $18..a 60A ocday esc for $14..whatever RX for your TX for $7...but they sell a 2wd BUSHLESS MT RTR on E bay for only $80.lol You just need decent 3s GOOD 30-50 C ratings. It'll do back back flips from a stand still all day long. The only the sucks would be...you'll have to duct tape tires. Preglued tries..sucks.lol

[@andyb9994]

Great vid love the channel, and awesome upgrades for the Voltage. Sweet truck especially for the enitial cost, with the upgrades its probably still a affordable R/C.

[@kitchenbriks3685]

It reminds me of my 3s 2wd stampede. One thing I learned is that putting that much power in a low end truck makes it a nightmare to drive. Too much power! Fun tho.

[@robertstrickland9882]

Yes keep working on it

[@steveclough6794]

great job Greg love it

[@ninjasupreme5966]

Would be perfect to get a $30 goolrc system and toss it in here, and get a cheap redcat rxtx. Well under $200 and you’ll have a decent little basher.

[@Eimhin1]

Overpowered but great job and solid video!! I am looking to upgrade a Voltage to get just a bit more speed and so was wondering if I could just upgrade the stock brushed motor to a better / more powerful brushed motor? Don't want to spend too much where instead I would just buy the Granite BLX. Thanks

[@kylekallies3381]

Should put wheely bar on back and show updates on where it is now

[@kylekallies3381]

Never too much power

[@twain772]

RCDriver: First things first, I would not waste my money on an off-road 2WD unless I was going to race or convert it into a dragster. If I am going off-road then I am buying 4WD. it doesn't matter what I buy I always upgrade (it's like a sickness) something.

[@26zilence]

Honest RC you can have a basher 2wd, just put some good rubber and you set.

[@twain772]

@@26zilence all my off-road vehicles are 4WD and I consider all of them bashers. I am a 4WD snob and just won't waste my money on a 2WD.

[@twain772]

@@99thpeanut59 it has nothing to do with the skill or lack of skill it has to do with the fact that I like to go off-road and you get stuck with a 2WD more than you do with a 4WD. I don't like getting stuck when I think my vehicle should be moving. 4WD snob, yes I am.

[@twain772]

@@99thpeanut59 Not really, You are trying to tell me that you can drive a 2WD just as good as someone who has a 4WD vehicle up a steep hill? All you did was attack me for voicing my opinion on 2WD vehicles even after I said I was a 4WD snob. You have no idea what kind of off-roading I do but yet you feel you could do the same and not get stuck. I am not here to attack anyone or get in an argument of any kind. with that being said if you can't say anything without trying to belittle or make someone look bad or trying to make someone look inferior to you then maybe you should not make any comments at all.

[@asherdie]

@@twain772 low skill comments from you.

[@TheRabidDoGone]

So sir,,as I just ordered this truck $84.....,and have a hobbywing 5400kv/esc and a TR/RX laying around.how is it holding up to the power?have ya scrambled the transmission and output shafts,anything..??? This will be RC # 9 in 6 months..im addicted.

[@BananaDucshortz]

I love your videos and your channel, and you legit remind me of Sean Astin.

[@shift_click_vroom9562]

I just ordered one off Horizon Hobbies due to it only being 84$ and that was cheap enough for me to take a chance. Looking forward to upgrading it like you did!

[@cwatson42785]

I'm grabbing one for my nephew for xmas! It seems like a nice little truck. I think eventually I'll put a cheap 40$ brushless combo in it but hes only 8 years old so might need to wait a little...

[@nicklehman3984]

I ordered 2, one for me and my son. So far I have broke a front lower control arm, and a couple differential outdrives (keep a handful of outdrives on hand because they strip and crack easily. The whole reason I'm watching this video is because my sons granite has already started malfunctioning in the esc. Worked great for about 4 or 5 2s Lipo runs, but now the throttle cuts out or will take off on its own. Steering is also affected, at one point the esc was making the servo max out to the right without even touching the controller. I've scoured the web for info as to what to upgrade, this looks like a solid combo, but I would expect to start breaking more parts. I knew the Granite would be a beginners truck, but damn only got one day out of it before i have to basically double the cost of it. I may contact Horizon to see if theres a warranty

[@cwatson42785]

@@nicklehman3984 Hey nick thanks for the info. Definitely call horizon, it is definitely under warranty and they will certainly take care of you. They are pretty good about stuff like that. Here's hoping I have better luck with thr one I got for my nephew. I shall know xmas or xmas eve when I run it with him! Also what 2s lipo are you using? I got a awanfi 2s lipo 5000mah but it's looking like the balance lead plug at the end is preventing it from closing. Any tips? In all honesty I only tried it really quick and didn't spend any time yet getting it in there.

[@nicklehman3984]

@@cwatson42785 After i wrote that first reply I cracked the ESC open and it had some moisture in it. We did run it through some decent puddles but nowhere near submerged. I dried it out with paper towels and slapped it back together. Ran tip top for about five minutes but was too dark to see it. Im crossing my fingers thats all it was. Seems fine now. As far as batteries i grabbed some Turnigy 5000 mAh 2s 20C LiPo, and a Turnigy Reaktor charger. You won't be disappointed with your LiPos. Makes a huge difference. Stock batteries last about 5 minutes. My batteries fit, but are way thinner so maybe some foam is in the future. I just tuck the balance wire into the battery compartment and just let the lead hang out. Its a great little truck but it will break if you smack curbs or jump it too hard. Easy to work on so far. Worth the 85$ i spent on it plus 100$ worth or battery equipment. Makes me feel like I'm ten years old again, bustin out plywood and 2x4s building ramps n shit

[@cwatson42785]

@@nicklehman3984 Haha that's awesome nick! Yeah its definitely great family fun! I'm glad you and your son are having fun! Those are thr memories he will NEVER forget! If you decide to upgrade to another truck for heavier bashing as a great value I HIGHLY recommend the 3s Arrma lineup. They are incredibly tough for jumping and bashing and really fast! They also have the brushed granite and brushed typhon that are really tough just not as fast for about 230$. They can take a absolute beating and walk away everytime! This hobby is alot of fun and definitely addicting! And also expensive! Yeah usually once those esc and electronics dry out they will be fine. Set them next to your heater. But if not horizon will definitely take care of you! Have fun nick! And thanks for the info! Also nick a blow dryer would probably help get out and moisture deep in the electronics. 👌🍻

[@davidsally7065]

Can anyone recommend a stronger diff and idler gear set up for this? Ty

[@chrispy2257]

Integy makes one.

[@timb508]

I bought Integy’s metal gearing, driveshafts and carriers. Added a new 550 motor in there for a 25$ boost in power. Very very happy with it. You do have to assemble the diff and the outdrive cups will slip unless you loctite the grub screws well into the yokes.

[@nickwilliams6869]

Did you have to get a transmitter to switch it out

[@ArticSun]

Keep posting votage material

[@ianbudgetrc2574]

Nice! Too much powahhh! How's your diff tho?

[@caffeine9334]

Yes Please! keep upgrading and keep bashing!! loving the video's that is one tuff toy! Read up on it on hte arrman website.. diff and spur gear issues.. Did you have that? did you solve that? Love the vid!

[@Kevdawgzippy]

Is the exact thing I wanted to know do I need to get a new transmitter or can I just use that one if I want to upgrade it to a different battery that's the first step I'm going to be doing what do you think thank you

[@jasonbarnhill5006]

I wanna see you do more to it

[@STEVOD313]

The MaxAmps battery ur running in it, is more expensive then the whole rig stock

[@STEVOD313]

I think this system is gonna kill the driveline fast, so much power for this beginner rig

[@erikbeckstrom7349]

Do you make any cars for people that cant work on them as much as they used too? Arthritis bs?

[@bigtater29]

Keep goin with it! Lol. I wanna get one N I wanna see how far it can go. Subbed.

[@petechipps9770]

Definitely need a Tbone wheelie bar

[@kieranmangels4572]

Mine is 3s and has a larger motor and can probably go like 50 if I can get grip

[@kieranmangels4572]

But if you do it you need the integy metal spur gear

[@anthonydefuria9224]

One question, how many diff outdrives did you completely strip with this brushless setup? That is the ONLY thing keeping me from upgrading mine. The out drives on my stock setup strip ALL THE TIME. I have gone through 3 sets in about 2 months. This was a terrible design by ARRMA. ALL they had to do was make them made out of metal.

[@rcdriver]

anthony Defuria I do agree I’m not a fan of the low cost outdrive design because it could be a potential weak spot when bumping up the power. But so far we haven’t broken a single outdrive. Just the shock shaft.

[@sonofsega816]

I 100% agree. When I saw what motor he was installing I thought it would strip the out drive instantly. Mine strips the out drive everytime I drive it and its stock running on 2S. After watching I wonder if there is just a bad batch of out drives out there. The ones that came on mine and the ones at my local hobby shop were both weak. Maybe I will order a set online and see if that makes a difference.

[@anthonydefuria9224]

@@sonofsega816 the first one stripped within the first 8 min of running this truck, actually it split right in half. I called horizon and they sent me a new set for free. Those lasted a little longer but one still stripped. I've ordered several sets to keep on hand but im afraid every time I drive this truck I'm going to need new outdrives. I understand ARRMA tried to keep the cost down on this truck but these should have been metal. Would have gladly paid more for this rig if they were metal.

[@richardrose5776]

RCDriver_Online well, it's been two months. Have you continued to drive it this way and have you broken any diff outdrives yet? What outdrives can you recommend or suggest for this puppy? Also, I believe this car requires the chassis to be split apart to access the gearbox to apply heavier grease. What grease would you recommend? If the outdrive issue is not resolved on this car, constant breakage with upgrading to brushless would end up discouraging me as a new hobbyists. You mentioned that is hard to keep it straight with the new power, we found that to be the case even when stock. Constant rear wheelspin. We have some Duratrax Lockup tires and a 15t brushed mirror coming in. I am concerned about outdrive durability with newfound traction, even with the stock motor, but we shall see. I'd love to hear your input and or solutions. Great video and my son and I have enjoyed your channel a ton, thank you!

[@richardrose5776]

PhilthyCo RC, I believe the Voltage series has no fluid in the transmission.

[@oldironsfury]

Pretty cool 👍👍

[@rcripper5802]

SWEET AIR DUDE 👍 👍 👍

[@tbnice9999]

Upgrade it more.. I think I'm going to get one. How big do you think you can get the pinion

[@EastTactics]

Does someone make metal spur gear for this?

[@samcrow1071]

That truck cannot handle that power..✌

[@sureztv5836]

I have Arrma Granite 2WD, can i upgrade the battery to 3s?

[@christiansrcs7789]

I went with a brushless motor in my arrma 2WD and now it won’t drive 😞 any help?

[@DoRC]

Neat but i say save up and get a 2wd traxxas brushless. Itll be cheaper in the long run. Having to buy a new tx rx esc motor and servo all at the same time kinda sucks.

[@26zilence]

Great vd man. Now show me the WLtoys 12428 with brushless conversion 😀

[@kalebbooher8092]

I see this motor is no longer available on Amazon, is there a close equivalent?

[@Altchannel2988]

Anybrushed 12t motor will work

[@Altchannel2988]

For brushless get a hobbywing max 10 combo

[@loner5777jay]

dumb question. where is this bmx track?

[@doctorgreen665]

Is there a video on battery packs for rc nitro buggies, i dont have a clue how to install a rechargable battery pack

[@RG-cq5rx]

I am having difficulties with upgrading servo and servo saver . I recently purchased a Savox 0230kg servo and the red armma servo savor broke and went to LHS to get another one and the plastic one they sold shelled out within ten minutes of my son driving in back yard. The servo is mounted solid to the chassis but the servo saver not so much. Can you recommend a aluminum servo saver for the savox 0230kg that will fit in the armma granite voltage. May be you have made a video already, but not seeing it. Sure could use some help to please this 5 year old I have wanting to bash his armma.

[@vdubfredvr6969]

Bethel bmx track..nice

[@brosephjoseph9178]

Does that spur gear just pop in and out and is there anyway to put a limited slip on it? I just ordered one for $100 bucks! Keep working on it man nice job!.....

[@jeffbryner5355]

So do you consider this better quality then an exceed rc brand? They are junk and im worried that this will be the same. My nephew is hard on them but xamt afford a stamped right now

[@justinbarnes1621]

I think they are better mine hasnt broke and i have had it for a little less than a month

[@vaugr1917]

How much further can u go with stock electronics staying with higher performance brushed motor?

[@MatthewTyreeKS]

Nice video! How does it compare in size to something like a traxxas Stampede? It looks smaller to me, but I can't really tell.

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

Hey great channel I subscribed

[@elihaugh4162]

What type of gear would you use if the brushless motor has a 5mm shaft? Would it be a mod 0.5?

[@Chedda3000music]

On sale for Black Friday for $59!

[@mountaingoat8788]

with a esc like that would you still be able to use the 18650 Li-on cells.?

[@paulmaldonado7039]

Took a hard couple of landings, battery cable came loose,a simple fix .use electric tape and your ready!!pm

[@DOFIXERR]

Does anyone know if the lexan body of the Voltage Granite fits the Mega Granite 4x4 or BLX version? Can they be interchanged?

[@ashmc84]

@RCDRIVER_Online The Castle Creations Brushless combo says its no longer available, probably because this video is from 2018. Do you have another combo option you would recommend?

[@TheUnknown714]

How fast would you say it goes after the upgrades?

[@edcarpio7638]

dammit! you just made me buy this lol

[@weldenmad7197]

I had a problem with the plastic drive cups and wound up making metal ones. I kept stripping the plastic ones out.

[@caffeine9334]

1. how did you make the metal ones? - did you borrow from another rc car/truck? are you worried you may now brake a shaft? I was thinking the plastic diff may be like a fuse.. it dies the rest lives.. if you could let me know I would appropriate it thanks [e-mail]

[@mikejurnak4253]

🛑Can anybody help🛑 Is there a fan that will fit the esc my son's keeps cutting out after a couple minutes ?

[@lukaszgolebiewski1220]

Craig have you had any issues with the TX45 servo? Mine keeps on giving me steering issues with the end point.

[@theterminator8741]

Hey greg, did this come a stock 81t spur? And if so did u have to get a spur with less teeth, or did it hold u fine?

[@superrc5275]

arrma is king