I Built The World's Most Upgraded Arrma Granite V4 223s!

Let's fully upgrade the new Arrma Granite V4 223s!

[@bennovak4182]

Loved the bit about the rubber seal on the receiver box..I've struggled with it in the past on my 4s Kraton..this is one of many reasons why i absolutely love your channel 🤘🏻

[@TheflyingkiwiRC]

Same, gave up on using them until I saw this

[@DoRC]

Yeah especially the foam one that they used to have was really tricky without doing it this way

[@djayuntz]

Those proline shocks are truly SAF. They get a lot of hate, but even after 20+ years no one has really replicated these. I have beat the heck out of my HR Servo Saver on my Kraton 4s and it has held up great, no complaints here. Another amazing video Professor Do!

[@DoRC]

I agree. I've had these shocks on several different vehicles and whereas they're very expensive I don't think I've ever broken one

[@jaceSHO]

Gotta love the random dirt bike folks out for a peek

[@DoRC]

Yep.

[@TimothyDoherty-p7c]

I could watch you drown those servos in mud and then disassemble them ALL day. Why I subscribed!

[@DoRC]

I'll have to keep doing it then :-)

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome bashing and modifications, dude! 😃 Really fantastic truck!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DoRC]

Thanks you too!

[@PreacherAye]

Looking good, brother. Video quality and editing are top-notch.

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@rrrccc1571]

Another brilliant project. Always feel like I learn something new watching your videos.

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad it's educational!

[@itspetenova]

I always learn something new from your videos, thank you!

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

Wow, I gotta get that radio. Also, Im so over clipless bodies. Bring back the clips! Setups like the Mojave 4S or Vanquish Pheonix look nice while still using reliable and lightweight spring steel clips. Edit: man, I learn so much from your videos. Much appreciated.

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's a pretty good transmitter.

[@THESERGEANTJRC]

best RC reviewer/vlogger on YT my bro. love your informatinve content. Keep it up! Salute!!

[@DoRC]

If you guys keep watching them I'll keep making them!

[@WildWolfGT]

Really look forward to picking up the new Granite...i got the new senton and its been awesome, runs super smooth, and through 10 packs still no issues.

[@DoRC]

You'll like the granite

[@gilflores789]

The HR servo saver was a pain to figure out and put on but, has been a warrior ever since.

[@DoRC]

I personally think most people who have problems with it might not have gotten it installed correctly. It can be pretty tricky to not strip out the adapter when you're installing it.

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

Wow that upgrade turned that Granite in a total BEAST. One question can you please make a video of how to refill the shocks? I don't know if you already have one and again. Great video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@DoRC]

I don't have one specifically for that but I do have something coming out in there at least reasonable future that'll have it included.

[@jc49fishniner4lif7]

@DoRC cool I appreciate you

[@bennovak4182]

Your lucky to have your hands on those Proline shocks.. The rears have been on backorder forever and i think i saw on fastserve which is the distribution side of horizon that the fronts are now on BO as well with no known date of next distribution. I really hope they are not discontinuing these shocks...they are killer and as you said EXPENSIVE.

[@DoRC]

Interesting. I just bought them straight off of Amazon like 3 weeks ago

[@brentnevius2849]

AMAZING in depth knowledge, hope you have kids to teach. Thank you!

[@DoRC]

I don't but I do have a pretty big audience :-)

[@scarifrougeone7225]

Nice information and upgrades for the Granite. Those ProLine shocks are sweet. I assume cutting away the fenders stopped the rubbing. That was the only thing that would be annoying to me. Not sure to get a Granite or wait for the new JATO VXL. Good run and training session. Be safe. 😎👍😎

[@DoRC]

Yes it did. I think I might have touched a couple of times but the non-stop scraping was resolved.

[@RCPaolo]

Complimenti per gli aggiornamenti tutti efficaci per renderla indistruttibile

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@SweatyTryhardRC]

Awesome vid man keep it up

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching :-)

[@Hutch_Davenport]

Very cool. Thanks for the video!

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@Remora_Rain]

Oh, frickin' NICE! I always wanted a 223s Granite grom, but this is much better! 😍

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's a sweet truck

[@brucebaker0316]

Looks like they forgot to grind your stumps out when they cut your trees down LOL or you can use that for testing RCs call it the smash tree test LOL you smack that one stump pretty good..Awesome hit 😅

[@DoRC]

Still waiting on the stump grinder. Theoretically they're coming.

[@jagergerg9771]

Can’t you just wet sand the center differential Down a .5 mill? I had to sand the 6S Kagama center diff down a bit because the paint was uneven causing it to always leak. Excellent upgrades, esp the shocks.

[@DoRC]

Yes you can definitely fix the problem

[@magnusstone]

I think the M2c motor plate has a tighter tolerance since my stock center diff actually bound in it. I had to buy a new plastic housing which ended up having just that little bit extra room I needed

[@DoRC]

Yeah that wouldn't be surprising. The tolerance seems pretty tight to begin with so a little bit of extra material could cause problems

[@jkeavyolson]

Love all the videos Keep them coming

[@DoRC]

If you guys keep watching them I'll keep making them!

[@UrbanLegendRC]

Fantastic video it’s a wild animal on 4s

[@DoRC]

Yeah 4S really wakes it up!

[@dylanwhite6539]

Those stupid hot racing adapters broke on mine. Hot racing will never respond to emails so you’re just screwed if it doesn’t work. I avoid them when possible

[@DoRC]

Yeah that's definitely the weak point of them

[@K5_RC]

Hot Racing is terrible.. I've bought 5 things from them and 4 of them were defective from the factory. I'm lucky I bought through Amazon or I wouldn't have been able to get my money back.

[@FlynnJ802]

It must be hit or miss. I had emailed them the other day and they responded same day.

[@anubis9859]

Great channel mate. Really good informative info. Cheers 👍🏻

[@DoRC]

Thanks glad you enjoy

[@fly327rc]

I like the castle motor and spektrum speed controller in that unit. Good choice!😊

[@DoRC]

That was actually the stock motor.

[@fly327rc]

Oh well! 🤔

[@wootwootjr]

You can make a ryft servo saver work on the 3s/4s arrma line. Requires like 6mm spacers and some trimming to the servo box

[@DoRC]

Yeah I think I mentioned that in the video.

[@wootwootjr]

@DoRC oh I must have missed it. My bad. Carry on

[@DoRC]

@wootwootjr I think I mentioned it as a crawler servo saver but that's what I meant the treal smaller built-in servo saver horn unit. It works on a bunch of different vehicles

[@just.jose.youtube]

Another good video! 👌🙏 Always good seeing a rig getting some bling! :p

[@DoRC]

Stay tuned in plenty more to come :-)

[@spencertidd]

12:38 those Losi ProMotos are so realistic. 😝

[@DoRC]

Yeah I like to bring that one with me as well. It's fun to rip around.

[@christopherzatalokin8652]

Great build.

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@mcgruff424]

I love the subtle "Forshadowing" 😂

[@DoRC]

:)

[@lyricofwise6894]

Nice to see how the granite performs on 4s!

[@DoRC]

She's a beast!

[@surfside75]

The only way that HR servo saver is any good is if you buy it as a 25t -no adapter.

[@DoRC]

I didn't know they made them without the adapters. I'll have to check into that

[@rcjoe406]

Those proline shocks are next level hard to beat running them on my 800 dollar stampede 😅😊

[@RakishRc]

Hi, please Do a comparison between this and the mjx 10208 👍

[@DoRC]

Good idea!

[@gees5563]

Another Awesome video 👌👍😃. I noticed at end when you was going over the truck about what held up it look like there was a small crack on the front bulkhead right behind the front bumper I could be wrong. Thanks for the amazing videos 🫡✌️

[@DoRC]

I just checked and I don't see anything. There were some lines of dirt that might have looked like it but I didn't see any cracks

[@gees5563]

@DoRC 👍✌️😃

[@HaleFPVRC]

So ready to get mine in March, definitely doing the m2c and proline upgrades

[@DoRC]

Nice!

[@HaleFPVRC]

@ the guy at park flyers said he’d do the upgrades for me 🙌 i can never seem to get the mesh rite when I try working on my own stuff

[@jkeavyolson]

At 18:30 I always struggle with getting the wires through the seal, I could’ve just done that 😭👍

[@DoRC]

Yeah it took me several years to figure it out.

[@Havingoneofthosedays-]

Those hot racing savor spline cups strikeout and you can’t replace them. In my experience Otherwise love that build. Wish we had a better savor fix on all the 3S Arrma’s

[@DoRC]

Yeah I haven't actually had one strip on me and I suspect a lot of the issues people have are related to installation because it's very easy to not install them correctly. It could be some

[@randylivengood3112]

Yep! She’s a Granite!

[@DoRC]

Definitely :-)

[@liljeremyshell1179]

knipex, pronounced nipex, are 100% by far the best quality pliers and cutters you can buy, they make snapon feel like grwat neck brand

[@DoRC]

It's a German word and the K isn't silent. Knipex has a page on their website about how to pronounce it.

[@Socalnik66]

What brand thread locker are you using? I like the pump application. And it’s gel? Less mess.

[@DoRC]

It's vibratite gel and it's the best

[@augustin84d]

I'm really curious to see if the Arrma 4s (outcast) wing will still fit on this new body mounting system - looks like it should, maybe it'll raise the body a little bit. Would you be interested in trying that ? Thanks for the great content and review(s).

[@DoRC]

Interesting idea!

[@gregganderson5479]

How would you confidently seal the servo box altogether? i.e., would you use a gasket maker? Or, would you 3d print an adapter that can be "sandwiched" between the top and bottom of the box? (something that could glue on to each half of the servo box which has a channel for a gasket on the side that's not being glued?)

[@DoRC]

Yeah you would need to seal it up basically like a differential is. It would need to have a seal or a gasket anyplace there's an opening or an interface

[@HaydenDemaine]

i would love this thing haha, wish i could afford this but a bit expensive

[@DoRC]

For sure. This kind of modification isn't for everyone because it is very expensive but it's a fun thing to do.

[@jasonarmstrong7465]

great video

[@DoRC]

Thanks Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WillyRaceITorWreckit]

Thank you so much for the video man awesome content as always if you still wanna split ways with your granite for 40 ill take it man

[@DoRC]

I think you'd have to add a zero onto that :-)

[@darksidegarage910]

So I am thinking of buying the mt12. they have two different versions. Which is the one you are using? Or what do you recommend? I have a radiolink rc8x right now, I like it but having one remote and not having to get receivers is super intriguing.

[@DoRC]

If you want the universal connection capability you need to get the four in one version

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

Great vid

[@DoRC]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@irish33rc9]

As a 26year master electrician i am very familiar with knipex tools and i agree they are amaizing. Just a thought i don't own this so I couldn't try it but could the bearing thickness have been different on the Amazon diff? Where u could have used the stock ones on the after market one?

[@DoRC]

The Amazon differential didn't come with bearings.

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

What radio and reciver is that? Im interested in it. Like the exact model. Thanks!

[@DoRC]

That was the radiomaster MT12 4 in 1 and I was using the stock two-in-1 ESC receiver with it

[@skyhawk21]

Would you agree th big rock version is more like the Omni terminator style? Which one more of a safe bet in not breaking these new trucks or the new typhon 1/10 blx?

[@DoRC]

The big rock is the same platform as the granite just a little bit bigger in every dimension. It'll be a little bit heavier which means you're actually slightly more likely to break something though it'll be more stable so maybe not. The buggy version will always be the least likely to break because it's the smallest lightest and has the smallest tires.

[@bodom321]

Awesome upgrade, I just recently found your channel and already love it! Super informative! BTW I heard comments about very bad battery time on new Vorteks, what was your experience with it and how it compares to new granite?

[@DoRC]

I haven't really had any issues with either one. That being said I usually don't run my batteries down to the LVC and tend to quit once I start feeling like it's making less power so it's possible I'm not noticing. The stock previous version ESCs let the batteries run down pretty low and given the voltages people are seeing after LVC with the new ones I suspect the new ones are actually closer to what they should be but I'm not sure.

[@toksta79]

Kenny, we need a 223s big rock vs tekno mt410 2.0 comparison. Best 10th scale MT in that class and length. Is the tekno mt410 2.0 a scalpel and the big rock 3s a butterknife?

[@DoRC]

I prefer the granite. The MT-410 is a good car and it's very well made but at least for me it just didn't make me want to keep driving it

[@RC4us]

did you check out any of my vortek 223s vids? i replaced the diffs and the esc plus m2c chassis brace motor mount and 6s hinge pins and retainers... have a hitec servo coming and garagelife rc servo saver kit

[@RC4us]

i think them proline shocks are just to stiff i use to use them but stopped for that reason... now using arrma aluminum upgrade shocks

[@RC4us]

hotracing makes a 25t fixed one but i never had luck with them they are almost as weak as stock and i still think you need to try the garagelife rc set up you will not regret it

[@bassstarlet5729]

@@RC4us *too

[@DoRC]

I'll take a look

[@TheUnknown714]

Is there a reason you didn't put the brace back on when you put the 4s conversion?

[@DoRC]

Yep. I forgot :-)

[@citystars49491]

Nice upgrades. I just bought a vorteks 223 and want to switch to 4s. I have a castle mamba x esc but does that stock motor hold up to 4s?

[@surfside75]

Yes, no problems.

[@citystars49491]

@ thanks!

[@DoRC]

Yeah it should be fine on 4S. It's not technically rated for it but I've done 4S on 3S motors a million times without any issue. You just need to keep an eye on temps

[@bassstarlet5729]

PL shocks are empty? What oil weight did he used?

[@DoRC]

I think it was 40 weight

[@TheBiteSize]

You know I figured that you’re great with Arrma part numbers and haven’t done the typhon 3s 17mm swap instead of the adapters.

[@DoRC]

Yeah I'm aware of the availability I just have never messed with them.

[@TheBiteSize]

@ well I know when I do see it it’d be worth it

[@DavidSmith-vc5rn]

I switched everything to a big rock v2 chassis after I got my new granite,made a new granite body.

[@DoRC]

Nice

[@jkeavyolson]

I tried one of those hot racing servo saver on my Arma Creighton 4S it was practically worse than stock💩

[@DoRC]

They work pretty well if you can get them installed correctly but getting them installed is a challenge

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Planning on getting a big rock?

[@DoRC]

Probably not. The two trucks are similar enough that it likely wouldn't be worthwhile to review it as well.

[@ruuster83]

Ive tried RCAwd dog bone kit on my BIg Rock, Broken. I tried RcAwd dog bone for my Typhon Grom, Broken. RCAwd does a good job of making crap parts that look decent

[@ruuster83]

to be fair: Your CVD kit is different and now i want those

[@surfside75]

I use the rcawd CVD drive shafts in my 3s Vorteks and Senton on 150a 4s and have been absolutely impressed. No issues, just check grub screws every few runs.

[@DoRC]

I definitely agree that RC all-wheel drive is very hit or miss. This latest version of the CVDs does seem pretty good though.

[@Frikkietube]

What do you think of the new big rock 3s?? I just can't decide between the new big rock 3s or the new granite 3s.

[@DoRC]

It's going to be pretty similar to this. This will be a bit more stuntable and the big rock will be a bit more stable

[@Justwiselove]

Will the Spektrum 4S 5000MAH batteries fit?

[@DoRC]

I believe so

[@HaydenDemaine]

i reckon that body mount you made is better than factory great surport and everything lol

[@DoRC]

Yeah the part I attached to the tower stayed but the rest of it broke off again :-) I don't think that's going to be a problem normally it was just really really cold out

[@alantaylor353]

Another great video.!! 👍 👍 👍 Stay safe out there mate & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

Okay why do I get the feeling you’re in engineering or work as a mech? Work in Florida maybe near cape cod? 🚀

[@DoRC]

Mechanic for 20 years :-)

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

@ your hands are in good shape, wrenchers hands are usually terrible 😂. I’m sure you’ve had your days of bloody knuckles. Those scars tell a story.

[@toolbaggers]

I hope you read my comments on 'servo reversing.'

[@DoRC]

Raed and replied

[@Angrysagamer]

Isn't the K in Knipex silent?

[@xgreywolfx364]

Nope. Knipex is a German company, so hard "K". They way he pronounced it in the video was correct.

[@Angrysagamer]

@xgreywolfx364 okay didn't know that

[@DoRC]

Like he said. They even have a page about it on their website

[@dylanwhite6539]

My prediction is that the arrma CVDs break. Mine broke in one pack on the rear. They’re only secured by an oval joint instead of a spline

[@DoRC]

I haven't broken one yet

[@SH-ni8sh]

Got anything on the arma outcast? 1/5 scale.

[@DoRC]

I did a build video on it a while back.

[@gunsandcommissions]

Did you use the Traxxas heavy diff fluid in the factory center diff?

[@DoRC]

I actually didn't change the fluid in this one.

[@Eaglebone]

My 5 year old neice is pretty good with toy grade rc cars. I'm looking on amazon for a rtr basher between toy & hobby grade for her. Any recommendations?

[@DoRC]

I'm not really sure what I would recommend between toy grade and hobby grade but the rlaarlo omni Terminator is a pretty good truck and might be a nice next step that you can pick up on Amazon.

[@dresdensinn6669]

@@DoRC I agree, I picked the Carbon Fiber version on sale in December from Amazon for $212

[@iamgeek01]

Mojave grom blx Losi micro b Arrma fury/gorgon

[@SH-ni8sh]

What is SLT?

[@DoRC]

It's the protocol used by the lower end transmitters and receivers from Horizon. I'm not sure what it stands for

[@areallymediocrechannel7732]

@@DoRCit stands for Secure Link Technology

[@areallymediocrechannel7732]

@@DoRCit stands for secure link technology

[@WowoodogPlays]

What does diecast mean?

[@DoRC]

Essentially liquid metal is squirted into a mold solidifies and then it's taken out. Basically the same as injection molded plastic

[@HaleFPVRC]

❤❤❤ bro just sell me this truck 😂😂 I don’t think I’m experienced enough to handle all these upgrades myself 😝 thank god ParkFlyers RC has got me covered

[@DoRC]

I think I'm going to be keeping a hold of this one for a while.

[@HaleFPVRC]

@ can’t blame a guy for trying 🤭 great build bro.

[@hezkyznigga2155]

❤

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@GernotRametsteiner-e5w]

Cool 😍🤩🔥😎♥️

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you enjoyed :-)

[@RedlinedRC]

What kills me with arrma is the fact I bought the redcat valkyrie and wov racing blitzkrieg, it's cheaper, 4s, and Steel Driveline throughout, So much beef also! it makes me feel like arrma is ripping people off

[@DoRC]

Pretty sure they have plastic axles right?

[@RedlinedRC]

@DoRC Yes, sorry, when I think driveline, I think front and rear diff and center diff or spur gear

[@RedlinedRC]

Both of their axels are plastics and eventually come apart. i thought you did a valkyrie not too long ago?

[@DoRC]

I did I just usually don't like to talk in absolutes because things sometimes change and I didn't know if there had been an update since then.

[@RedlinedRC]

@DoRC ahh, i understand that! I love your videos, man. keep up the good work!

[@HaydenDemaine]

wait you forgot to put the bash plate back on when you went back out haha

[@DoRC]

Yeah I noticed that once I got done putting it back together and just couldn't be bothered to reinstall it :-)

[@gunsandcommissions]

Nice loose dirt bashing areas.

[@DoRC]

Yeah I just had some tree work done and they really tore up the yard.

[@charlesbarbeau3522]

the k in knipex is silent when pronouncing it 🙃

[@DoRC]

Not according to knipex. They have a page on their site about it.

[@geek9642]

And yet spektrum can make a multi car transmitter that will bind with their own protocol 🤦‍♂️

[@DoRC]

It is a bit frustrating

[@Rcdude2007]

I built the worlds first Arrma Kraton Grom today!!!

[@DoRC]

Awesome What did you use for the body?

[@Rcdude2007]

@ i used a granite grom body a typhon grom blx wing. The body is custom trimmed and uses the brushless electronics from the typhoon Grom. I never mind. Apparently you built the first one ever 😂

[@lyricofwise6894]

Im sure other people have made their version before, of groms

[@brendancurtin252]

9.2

[@DoRC]

Eh?

[@67daffy]

7075 is a ton more durable than 6061

[@DoRC]

It is stronger but it's not a crazy amount.

[@CrazyRogue230]

900th

[@DoRC]

You're actually first!

[@samintrepid]

The Corally Kagama 4s are 2 time better than this truck for 90$ more. With all this upgrade the Granite cost 600$ +. The Kagama have better : diff, steering, 16mm shock with 4mm rod, aluminum chassis, metal cvd ...

[@Freakeye_RC]

@@samintrepid its ok to double the cost of your Rc in upgrades when its an Arrma..just don’t do it with Traxxas..when its Traxxas “all those upgrades should have come on the car”😂

[@samintrepid]

@@Freakeye_RC I install all those upgrade on all of my arrma and each time I resale my truck at half of price. I dont know if I will buy the new Big Rock 3s V4 or the Kagama 4s :)

[@Freakeye_RC]

@@samintrepid that dark green Big Rock looks damn good though.

[@DoRC]

To be clear I didn't make this video to show what needs to be done rather what can be done. Out of the box it's a pretty good car.

[@Freakeye_RC]

@ not doubting that or your word..your videos are awesome. Helpful and informative too. I just meant how in the comment sections Traxxas gets all the hate for the same type of thing.Not a knock at you. I apologize if it sounded that way.

[@Tuffy3632]

Did my comment inspire this? 🤔

[@DoRC]

I actually recorded this before releasing the first video but I love hear your ideas and always take inspiration from them!

[@Tuffy3632]

​@@DoRCI can't say this enough, but I love the style of your videos

[@rogueFactor]

​@Tuffy3632yep, the presentation, the detail, the well-manicured fingernails.i've got a face and hands that were made for radio.😂

[@brucebaker0316]

​@Tuffy3632I totally agree with you I've learned a lot from Kenny's videos.!! 👍🤟✌️

[@TKSHobby]

Great video I’m thinking of upgrading my big rock I’m running the hot racing slipper which is great. Maybe I’ll just get one of the new 223s models. This really helps.

[@TylorSwain12]

K Nipex? Isn't it pronounced Nipex as in the K is silent lol

[@DoRC]

Nope. It's a German company and it's pronounced with the K. They actually have a page on their site dedicated to it :-)

[@TylorSwain12]

@DoRC well I'll be damn. I'll have a look

[@TylorSwain12]

@@DoRC Ni-pex still sounds better lol

[@DoRC]

@TylorSwain12 oh I agree. It's hard to pronounce with the K but ever since I found out that's how it's supposed to be pronounced I can't do it any other way :-)

[@brianmahutga3350]

I agree that 530 bucks is kinda high for a jato 4s but I would much rather pay more than buy an arrma and have to spend 3 hundred more on upgrades before you can even take it out one time because everything on the thing breaks

[@DoRC]

To be fair this video was more about what can be done rather than what needs to be done. This truck is pretty good out of the box and is already reasonably durable.