Is this the Best Arrma Ever made? Arrma Nero 6s BLX - Speed run, shake down.

[@charlescrawford6157]

I have a Fazon. I put one battery pack through it, then all the law suit crap started. I figured I would save it as a collector's item. It was an awesome vehicle to drive. I swore I would never spend another dime on Traxxas.

[@TomleyRC]

I have a LaTrax Teton, but no other Traxxas products. Some of their stuff is nice, but I don't want to give them my money!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Oh yeah baby!! We LOVE our Nero and will NEVER get rid of it!! Congrats on picking one of these bad boys up. You will LOVE IT!

[@TomleyRC]

I actually watched a couple of your videos on it the other day to see what sort of speeds you were getting 😍👍🇬🇧

[@AddyRCBuddy]

Rc Saylors had always a fair video about speed measuring, thanks Saylors for that :D

[@corecasrcworld7100]

Such a shame the Nero got discontinued, it was on my wanted list but could never find one available. You’ve done well bagging yourself one pal 👍🏽

[@TomleyRC]

Yes me too.... been eBay searching for every now and then, this one turned up pretty much on my door step lol.

[@RoadsideRC]

0.2mph faster than us! Shenanigans!! :) Congratulations on being on top of the speed wall!

[@corecasrcworld7100]

Roadside RC haha cheers dude 🤣👍🏽 Shame not many more people have posted yet as it’s extremely fun and something to look forward toeach week checking out the speed wall. 0.2 mph hahaha that’s so close , wonder how long it’ll last 😉👍🏽

[@TomleyRC]

@@RoadsideRC Get that GPS on and get back out lol

[@mehimrc1314]

I've taken a screen of this video, can you guess what part haha. Oh I feel my channel will be getting taken down or at best a strongly worded email. Thanks Tomley for not only being passionate about the hobby but making people feel involved and welcome to the hobby. Nero is nice too 🤙👍

[@MarkBryanRC]

This Arrma looks so cool, what a design, it's like F1 suspension - can't believe the lawsuit, there have been so many versions of this type of suspension system in full sized cars! Anyway, really enjoyed the speed test and bashing, Phil. It will be good to see you try again with all those little problems fixed and the high speed pinion! :)) 👍👍👍GB

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it's ridiculous really, i think they was a little more to the story, but the suspension was a big talking point! 17t pinion fresh batteries and a bit of maintenance and think she is good for 60mph+

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@TomleyRC Fingers crossed Phil! :)

[@robsrcjourney970]

Yes mate nice to see the nero ripping it on KZbin... You kept your word when buying it from me. Defo need to meet up when we can. Rob Mansfield. 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Rob, she's a beast! Was nice chatting to you 😎🇬🇧

[@philthyco1]

You are very lucky to have this rig!..Traxxas bought out the patent just to sue Hobbico because this rig was so good.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah I know.... I've been looking for a Nero since that all happened :)

[@PredMatic]

I used to love backflipping my Nero in place next to my friend's Revos.

[@gonzodetroitify]

Thinking if possible Tomley 😏 You’ll be back here again 💯🩸😎😁 In either Grey/white/red🤩 Maybe even with both of the beast✊🏿🙏🏿

[@TonysRcTechboom]

I've always liked this Bad Boy, even like it without the Body, bloody Traxxas always spoil it for everyone, I might look for one myself Phil, fantastic speed Run and Review Video, 👍😍👍

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Tony. It's a beast!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

It is indeed 👍😊👍

[@MCsCreations]

WOW! It's a beast indeed! Fantastic, dude!!! 😃

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude, was good fun. Unfortunately I only had 1 set of batteries 👎

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Awsome wish they still made these

[@didactylos4diddy474]

Nice to see one running still. Most round here were bashed to death. _Next you need to run a Speed Wall for the slowest trucks_ ;)

[@TomleyRC]

Slow Wall... 😎

[@steveclough6794]

wow i didn't know there was so much tec in these things very cool love the selectable diff locking

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, pretty cool isn't it!

[@steveclough6794]

@@TomleyRC yes phil i want lol

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

I wish arrma could come out with a Nero again but make changes to the suspension so they dont lose their tails again. Always wanted a nero

[@TTRC]

I know that this is an older video, but I would recommend hot racing hubs on the front. The servo isn't easy to replace either. It's a low profile servo and it's not easy to get to. It's a great truck but it's slightly over engineered. Great video buddy.

[@TomleyRC]

I agree...it's very over engineered. I sold it in the end as I tried to restore it but ended up taking way to long to try and sort out

[@TTRC]

@@TomleyRC I can totally understand that. Mine is gathering dust. I prefer the simplicity of my Kraton and Typhon. 👍

[@oliverstoys8411]

Awesome video👍🏻, i wished I did not sell my Arrma Nero 6s Blx with diff brain, love the design of the truck even without the lexan body look impressive, a little difficult in replacing the servo with all the plastic reinforcements, 😢😢 i should have kept it.

[@AddyRCBuddy]

This is awesome looking rc, it's too bad that they had to discontinued this..

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, it's such a well made RC, looks so good with the body off!

[@KathysFlog]

Wow, looks like you had lotsa fun!

[@TomleyRC]

Certainly did 😎

[@Leonsrchobbys]

Awesome bit of Kit my friend really nice🇬🇧😊😎👍

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude 👍

[@SharkVac]

Just got one on eBay and paid a large price for it! I’m almost afraid to bash it because it’s discontinued.

[@TomleyRC]

They are pretty awesome though!

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Thats how would all feel no parts

[@tiborvon]

Thats a good find bro. And excellent info thst you have shsred. I didnt know about all this. Top stuff dude

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Tib 😎🤘

[@PopExpo]

The Nero is my "pink unicorn" rc. 1. It's controversial. Very polarizing opinions within the RC community about it. 2. Its a rare and complex design for Arrma. I highly doubt you will ever see anything like this come out from Arrma....ever again. 3. It's 1/8 scale Arrma truck that DOESN'T have a wing attached to it (thank God).

[@TTRC]

I have one of these puppies and I love it, but I'm a bit afraid to properly send it as parts are not easy to come by.. 😅

[@shanemcclain8562]

The inboard shocks that Traxxas suid them about this is like one company suing another company over the flatpan chassis that almost every company uses besides Traxxas there's some real BS that they got away with doing that and arrma having to discontinue a truck that was and probably would still be the best truck out it's a shame and they probably did the suspension better cuz arrma knows what they're doing when it comes to that

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great video and a awesome truck.

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@BeardedRC]

I absolutely love this Arrma mate! Let me know if you hear of another one going! 💪🏼🙌🏼🔥

[@TomleyRC]

It's such a beast!

[@BeardedRC]

@@TomleyRC I didn't even know about its diff lock capability! 🤯

[@TomleyRC]

@@BeardedRC It was quite a feature when it was released! Drift Mode seems the most fun :)

[@johncardwell3119]

How much is a arrma Nero with diff brain all working great condition and in the box and instructions I would love one great videos keep them coming

[@IgnusFast]

I'd really like to see you open up those tires... :)

[@TomleyRC]

Well they may open themselves up first lol

[@IgnusFast]

@@TomleyRC lol

[@GR22111D]

Hi.. Really nice video.. i want to buy a used one, can you tell me what will be a fair price.. Thanks

[@TomleyRC]

I guess it depends where you are in the world, and what the availability is. I paid about $400 second hand

[@Tommaniscalco1976]

I can see them discontinuing it over the shock set up buy they could have kept using the diff brain set up.

[@flashtu]

The nero 6s really need other diffoil like 100/500/50(100) that was what mine brings really fun into driving it. And some belted tires too. Now its driving just perfect.🐨

[@TomleyRC]

i've been looking at the Proline Belted tyres... I think they will make a big difference 👍

[@braxtenfranz2257]

That thing looks new!! Don’t run it with the body on that’s the only part you can’t replace! I have one also and a Fazon!

[@Oneil_74]

What batteries are you running?

[@TomleyRC]

Had some Turnigy ones in this

[@mutosanrc1933]

big thing about that law suit is, Traxxas DID NOT invent that suspension. It was around since the 70ties and Traxxas just bought up some patents. I stopped buying things from Traxxas except for one car I have. I have a nero too but the diffbrain make some troubles. Nothing but but still. I do like the car very much doh. I like your video and if I can I get my hands on a second Nero too.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, they are Patent Trolls. They have upset a lot of people with their dirty business.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Wish they wold re release this ...waitinh on the new4s line up wonder when

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

Still waiting.... :/

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

@@kristopherguilbault5428 yes wonder when

[@VoidXRC]

Awesome that's pretty sweet dude

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Dude

[@paulb4uk]

That is a decent truck i like the diff locking options .i want to convert an old tamiya tnx to electric i done one years ago using a traxxas emmax center diff but this time i want a better center diff a single speed unit and lipo,s see if i can make a half decent electric truck for cheap for a bit of fun .

[@TomleyRC]

That sounds like a decent project 👍

[@PopExpo]

I really like it's stance and it's Mad Max chassis design.i even wouldn't mind the non Diff brain version. Diff brain is cool, but something I would probably not use.

[@operation11charlieinc]

Nice brother

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers bro 🤘

[@operation11charlieinc]

@@TomleyRC ✌👍🤙🙏

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

Is that penilals were you are

[@TomleyRC]

Nathan Hoe Pennells yes 👍🏻

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

@@TomleyRC near Lincoln

[@TomleyRC]

Yes 👍

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

NC MOUNTAINS ❤👍✔👊

[@rcsendandblast1579]

Did Kevin really say that in that comment. Holy crap that’s crazy minazzy

[@TomleyRC]

That’s was a few years ago… we didn’t get in back then 😅

[@shanemcclain8562]

I wish this thing was still out about 6 months ago or 8 months ago when I had money cuz I've always wanted to try one they actually seemed like they built a decent chassis and overall the truck just looks beefy

[@RCWithPopeye]

Awesome thing

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Pritish 🤘

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Looked every where

[@jonjacob1962]

Lol. The irony of Kevins comment here is hilarious.

[@Del350K4]

After reading the comment from Kevin Talbot which you´ve superimposed I typed "Kevin Talbot" into KZbin. The first video which came up had a description which began with the words: "Become an eBay powerseller". I´m glad you did get an Arma Nero after having wanted one for so long.

[@TomleyRC]

It was pretty much on my doorstep, so a good find! As for Mr Talbot..... we do not see eye to eye lol.

[@br1ann88]

Del350K4 oh, hello! I recognize you from winning that giveaway! Just came to say hello lol

[@Del350K4]

@@br1ann88 I´m still having trouble believing that my entry won the giveaway! Every time I remember I get a feeling of pure joy : )

[@Del350K4]

@@TomleyRC Clearly you don´t see eye to eye - best if we leave him to his own devices, I think.

[@cwatson42785]

The truly ironic thing is Kevin Talbot is a snake oil salesman. He looks at the hobby like a job. He's said this many times. He once took flak for talking about how he got his first arrma but the video wouldn't be released for 30 days cause he has a "set schedule". See he records any junk video and puts it into his rotation. That's what makes his comment truly ironic lol. He does whatever he can to make money off his subs. Hes always conjuring up get rich quick schemes to rip off his viewers. Now he takes anything that is sent to him, calls it amazing and tries to get you to buy it! Also it's funny he mentions those other channels when at first when his channel blew up he had nothing to do with other channels or commenting on their channels but now that his channel is dying hes Mr rc hobby trying to network with those other channels. But thankfully almost everyone in this rc community sees right through it. That's why only 7-12 year olds watch his channel. Not the rc community on here.

[@STEVOD313]

I had one of these in my garage for like 6 months until my buddy finally decided to sell it for the Kraton V3

[@STEVOD313]

His had diff brain too, but everytime he took it out he broke it n parts were getting expensive

[@TomleyRC]

Should have had it off him dude!😎

[@cwatson42785]

Fiqures the one truck arrma copied traxxas on broke all the time! 🤣🤣 I bet that's what traxxas told the judge!

[@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517]

Traxxas sues arrma for this design because the shocks are oriented the same way. Then turns around and uses the diff brain concept from this truck in the TRX-4 😐

[@OnlyTruthLove]

Traxxas invented what? The location of the suspention? So who invented the original location that all other trucks use?... No copyright problems there :..

[@TomleyRC]

Traxxas invented nothing.....they just buy other people’s ideas and call them their own!

[@OnlyTruthLove]

@@TomleyRC yeah... Sideways suspension has been used everywhere outside rc world way before Traxxas existed..

[@theirishaxe9405]

Diff brain is awesome i wish Traxxas wasn't so money hungry and actually cared about rc not just money

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... they are dirty!

[@rcrookie4320]

I so regret selling my Nero I had only run it a couple of packs and was offered nearly double what I paid. But I regret it!

[@ClairesRCs]

Hobby hub sticker 🤣 for the record I appreciate your comments! I now have end thingies... 👍🏼

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Claire...I'll let you put the popcorn away for a bit. I had a little chuckle when I collected it and saw the sticker. I like Stempy, I dunno what it is, but he seems a pretty genuine guy, his unconditional love for Nitro is pretty special haha

[@nunocarneiro464]

It clearly said NO ENTRY, on the ground 🤔

[@stuart3712]

Traxxas did not invent the lay down shocks... That design came from the 70s from 1:1 race cars and then RC builders applied the same deign in the 80s to RC's, the same design traxxas stole (legally) not long before Arrma released the Nero not knowing. Traxxas patent snipped that patent design after the patent expired (30 years) and traxxas took the scale version and placed the patent on it for scale models only which again was not theirs but now it is because the patent system is broken. There are more then enough pics that shows this design being used long before traxxas was a company and long before they even had one in any of their RC's. Sorry, im not trolling but seems like only a few knows this.... There's a good post on this in the Arrma forums and another RC forums talking about this with all the pics and even pics of the patents. What Traxxas did was shady and dirty but they did play it smart but it did not stop Arrma.

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I know most of the story. Traxxas are Patent Trolls... however, looks like Arrma bounced back even stronger! 😎🤘

[@stuart3712]

@@TomleyRC Agreed. What pissed me off is how it says "inventors" on the patent. All they did was copy/rip off other peoples already designed shocks.

[@spike--]

@@stuart3712 😭

[@benhamer9125]

Yes arrmas best truck

[@theminiatureconstructionco4556]

How did you manage to upset Kev Talbot? 😅

[@TomleyRC]

Oh, it's a long story from a good few months ago. I made a comment on his sales technique, and it spiralled from there. He went to the trouble of making a second account up to hate on my channel, so i just bait him now as I know it gets a reaction.... he gets all personnel though. 😜

[@theminiatureconstructionco4556]

@@TomleyRC he does seem quite an excitable chap. 😮

[@mutosanrc1933]

these cars are not made for high speed and the wheely bar sucks badly. broke them all the time. When I changed the servo the diff brain started to be itching around. In slide mode I can do donuts :-) lots of fun with that car.

[@kagankucukzoroglu]

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[@miguelgaviria5836]

I kinda dislike traxxas for this lawsuit but I can’t be mad at them because they do make som great machines

[@joewho8168]

Wow that's pretty rude of talbot to say that man f him do your own thing

[@skylarpalmer1359]

Heads up traxxas is shit and Traxxas did not designed the suspension design

[@spike--]

Well they won in a court of the law. So what do know. Stay salty 😭

[@but531]

Arma is a stupid company kind of. I mean always discontiniue products and make newer models very often. I don't know if this is a problem for replacement parts for the older models. If you don't have enough money you can't follow this company. This is my opinion i don't know , just say. By the way i didn't knew that this car has selectable diff driving options, first time i see so many driving options in a speed basher rc truck.

[@TomleyRC]

This one was discontinued due to the lawsuit. As for the others, some models are not an issue for parts, but others....well... 🙄

[@PopExpo]

I really like it's stance and it's Mad Max chassis design.i even wouldn't mind the non Diff brain version. Diff brain is cool, but something I would probably not use.