My New Arrma Granite 4x4 4S BLX *AWESOME!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

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[@bobbystott7538]

I have this same setup after watching the video I can't keep diffs in it any recommendations

[@mrmasterplaster999]

or buy it from the uk and get it in 2 days

[@PrecisionDDC]

@@bobbystott7538 Have you done the metal yokes? It should help cool them and make the assembly deflect less. This is theoretical as I'm just getting started down this path.

[@CodyHinkle92]

I know this video is old, I came across this when I was needing help to fix my dad's Granite like you have there. And seen this and I love it!!! I'm going to install this same set up in my DR10 Drag Car haahahahahaa!!! Thank you, Richie!! Love you, Mate from Indianapolis, Indiana USA! It's going to go HOBBY WRONG!!! HAHAHAHAAA!!!!

[@johnmoulton2742]

I did my mega with a castle esc and motor in 2018, love the power. Crazy fun.

[@Basherqueen]

Oh Richy ... This truck is really 'Oh Mama...'. very nice build video with tons of tips and tricks. Well done. Thank you!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

thanks Kimberly hope you're well! It has huge potential I ordered some HR driveshafts last night although I put this one back in place fairly easily, my thought is if it's come out once it will do again

[@Andre_M_3D]

Wow. Nice, I just received all the last of what I needed to go 4s for my Granite today. Will be starting the build soon. I can't wait. Hope to see more videos on yours. Cheers

[@droningharry]

This was already ma beast a you just turned on extra beast mode. Wow. I got my first Arrma for Christmas 18, a Talion 6S I was hooked I had a Traxxas Slash that always found a way to break and my son liked it so when went to visit on Vacation I gave it to him. In March of 19 we went into my SHop and I was ready to buy the new Rustler 4x4 VXL. My wife saw the Granite BXL and said you need to buy this instead. In 37 years of Marriage I've learned not to argue with the Lady and the Car guy in the store said it was leaps above the Traxxas. Same thing with the Kraton V4 4S I just got. They ordered it and I drove the 150 miles round trip and got it. I am now a huge Arrma fanboy. I don't buy anything else. This was great. The one thing I noticed is that your body is trashed in the same places mine is. So they had one waiting when I picked up the Kraton. Really big fan of what you do, you are really a fan guy of what you have.

[@AMAZINGRC]

Damn Richie, it's crazy to think that you almost don't have enough room out there to run this car.! That is how beast mode this is on this kind of power. Love this truck. Well done sir.!

[@PopExpo]

I've been planning to do the same thing to my big rock. Going with the 120 ESC and a castle 1415 I have laying around.

[@RichD]

Excellent upgrade sir, great instruction. These 3s/4s trucks are so easy to work on! Enjoy the power my friend!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Wow,that's freaking awesome,man it is flying now,great video.Also shared the video brother.

[@johnporter1613]

What gear ratio did u use. What pictch the pinion and spur

[@Reecefpv]

Looks like there still room for bigger too 😁 and I bet it's alot better in the grass now too. Looks like a blast. I'll have one soon 🤞🙏 hopefully it'll work out for me without something stupid happening like always, my real truck will break down or something off the wall. Been trying to get into this for a while now. I fly fpv already but been trying to do rc trucks as well. They look amazing especially for rainy days and that when ya need to smile to most.

[@thercobsession7556]

Very informative! And man that is flying around 🙌

[@irelandeire1365]

New to brushless only run nitros.tempted to get one of these and put a hobbywing max8 combo and run on 4s.to much?😀

[@drianrc5236]

Ha looked like good fun mate 👍 was thinking of doing this to my granite I’ve got a 4s esc just need a 4s battery keep up the good work

[@neilyakuza6595]

How are your differentials after some time now on 4s?

[@robertp7209]

No heat sink compound between the heat sink and motor casing?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

No but then I've never had a single RC car that has had heat sink compound on it ever....and I've had quite a few! I don't know of any RC car that has heat sink compound on as standard...

[@crimsonfancy]

Aside from the inability to adjust locked details in the Arrma electrics, I find them to be a great value esc and motor. Of all my Arrma trucks, I have no reason to change from stock unless I ruin them during regular bashing. If I do smoke the stock kit, I may upgrade or go to Jenny's and replace with standard. I thought about going to the 4s with my BRCC but as I said, no reason to until I burn up what I have...and it came close to happening a couple weeks ago when I failed to watch temps and got my motor up to 220F!

[@crimsonfancy]

Just need some other tires to try here, Rich. Something that will hook up well could be the ever popular Badlands 2.8. Even Trenchers after a quick rain in that spot. 6 or 10mm HR extensions and good to go. 🍻🍻👍

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Thanks I think I'm going to get the MX28 badlands in the morning but go for the 17mm hex as the 12mm traxxas mx28's I had, had the hex inside the wheel go in short order. Thanks for confirming what I thought might be the way to go

[@crimsonfancy]

@@DriftomaniacsRC I did the old way but there is a new way with Badlands. Old way needed 6mm HR extensions and Duratrax hubs. Go from 14mm stock to 12mm hubs....then 12mm to 17mm with the 6mm extension. Now, HR makes a kit for Arrma 3s+ that is 10mm extension and without the need to step the hubs. It's made for Arrma 3s so it is one buy $40 kit and 14mm-17mm hubs on 10mm extensions. The sky's the limit now. I would bet the house that with a slight wider stance and that 4s insane power on your Granite, you can have a beast of a short wheelbase flippin wild thing that will take the hard hits.

[@treysals]

Is there any other parts in the truck that need to be upgraded to work reliable with the 4S upgrade?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I would not take this to 4S I did it to see how it was and it's undriveable

[@ruffriki3264]

I am currently upgrading a granite mega 550 to a full blx 3s setup. Will this 4s also fit?

[@DampActionRC]

So much epic power, great power upgrade. 🤘🏼🤓👍🏼 I love the video, that little beast came to life

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

The power delivery is up there with the most fearsome I've ever put together "AKA The Widowmaker!". Got MX28's on order, picked up17mm hex adapters today, HR driveshafts due late next week. Shell sands here I come next weekend!

[@qvo3426]

Is that the wildlife in Alviso

[@mateom6596]

I'd love to make a 4s granite with outcast 4s electronics. However, wouldn't I need a bunch of other upgrades as well, like differentials, shocks, drive shaft, servo from 7kg to 15kg? I'm new to the hobby, so I'm sure there are many more I'm not thinking of. If I wanted to have a 4s Granite that didn't break every time I used it, what would I need to do? I'd really appreciate any help thinking through this.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

The key problem area is the diffs as when I did this project the car ate them, and no one did uprated ones, the driveshafts will need upgrading immediately, also you'll want to change the tires for some belted ones as the stock ones balloon too much making it impossible to go fast. The servo will need upgrading to 20-25kg one. You'll need a new esc and motor but those are the easy bits!

[@mateom6596]

Driftomaniacs. Thanks for your response, I’ll sub. Can you provide guidance on what I should be looking at for upgrade parts to make this thing work- maybe a new video idea? I saw a granite with box 185 esc on arrma forums for sale. That seems excessive, I just want to put the outcast 4s motor and esc on it - and then make it actually usable.

[@billypln9927]

Can I take out the driveshaft and drive my granite in 2wd without problems ?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Billy I think bizzarely it would still work as it's not got a centre diff but a slipper clutch instead. So I'd say yes

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Fantastic upgrades Rich, awesome how to 👍 it's a bloody animal, try putting fishing line on the tyres to stop them ballooning like I did on my JLB, awesome Bashing Test, you made me smile 👍😁👍

[@JPLlani]

That's awesome!! Awesome video again! I have a stampede which I'm looking at turning into 4s. Might have a look into that combo. Was looking at the hobbywing Max10 SCT 3200kv.

[@allaboutlife4950]

Hey i know im really late but i have an arrma granite 3sblx with upgraded rpm arms. I want to do this conversion to mine but was wondering if we add weights to the front would it be faster?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I'd work more on the spring rates and the shock oil weights, don't add weight to the front it'll strain the motor

[@connarmarsh9060]

You should do this to the 3s typhon !!!!!!!!!

[@larryfisher3676]

Do the plastic axles hold up just order a Granite seen metel upgrades $40 for 2 tho

[@larryfisher3676]

I am also thinking of the metal spur,,shocks to they $30 for 2 May have do take it out a couple pay checks

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Larry mine held up for a long while even when I upped the power, however then it started to eat them often with no warning and often when not under full load/acceleration

[@jordanrivera4281]

Do you think I could get a #AR390205 BLX 4074 2050kV 4 POLE 6S BRUSHLESS MOTOR to fit into my Arrma Granite BLX 3s?

[@beazkneez]

Where is that location in the southbay? I used to Onewheel there but forgot the name. Great spot... gonna have to revisit.

[@dansrc997]

Before watching it run: It could probably do a higher gearing😅 After watching it at the table: Haha, after different wheels maybe😂 After watching it run: Eeeeh yeah... OK, the gearing is high enough😅 Great vid!

[@rogerwolf1700]

Tires wont hold long wide open lol converted my mega 4x4 to 4s. Blew a few holes in them and came off the rims aswell. Awsome vid! 👍

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I've tried it full throttle on the bench and was hoping they'd let loose so I could film it in slow mo. They stayed on the rims and in once piece!

[@rogerwolf1700]

@@DriftomaniacsRC Think I should swap motors, currently running a 3900kv. These granite 4x4s on 4s are a ton of fun.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

that 3900kv will rev much higher, sorry that's just occured to me, the 4S motor is only 2400kk

[@josiahkunstman8168]

Should’ve made it 6s😂😂 good vid.

[@hubbearing4120]

Sick. Has anyone had issues with the dboots on the granite being glued poorly and causing the tire to wobble (not the hub or wheel) it makes the car skiddiah on pavement.

[@realtalkcreates]

Can I put this set up on my granite voltage ??

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

It would destroy the transmission if you did

[@realtalkcreates]

@@DriftomaniacsRC what if I changed everything to metal gears ?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

thing is you can't get them in metal for all the ones you'd need for the power like the diffs which are plastic on the 3s cars (which eats them on 3s)

[@tittentei7331]

hello. i was driving today. just normal in the hood. And then suddenly the tyre fall of. the screw was gone and the pin but the rest was there. nothing broken. but goes this on garanty? this is the second time on 4 times something have gone bad. Its not so bad but i most wait 2 to 4 weeks on new parts. So i wonder do you think i can call to the shop here i live and ask they can send me the parts since the car is a month old and this is the second time something have happen wihout my faul i think. sry my bad english. Nice video. Maybe upgrade me too:)

[@joserios7046]

Beast!!

[@brianfong9088]

Nice..question...with 4s conversion, can you still use 3s battery as well?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

yes you can

[@gonzodetroitify]

Awesome food for helion avenge 10mt thghts 🤤😉😎 awesome Richie Aweome

[@rcplayer7581]

I guess maybe go with beefy driveshafts from outcasts rich?

[@Megasty15]

The mx28s does fine on 4s, but 6s - had 2 set, ripped 2 sets 🤣

[@operation11charlieinc]

Awesome Ritchie

[@williamthao6002]

Where can I get that motor and esc

[@ar-arnitro]

Good info Richie

[@STEVOD313]

I got a 4s system for my Big Rock 3670 can 120amp esc its gonna fly!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Your's will be more stable than this due to the big rock having the longer wheelbase, MX28's on order with 17m hex, hex adapters bought today! Along with HR driveshafts (coming next week)

[@stuart3712]

@@DriftomaniacsRC Make sure you use braided fishing line with the MX28, unless you want it to balloon on jumps for landings and faster flips but i dont think its necessary unless you want to break records or w/e lol.

[@earlmauger3961]

Love your vids man....gotta question. Did you leave the plastic spur in, and do you think the 4s spur would fit. Also, how do you have the slipper set? Just curious. I've wondered what mine would do.

[@afterrunrc9935]

Richie, did you upgrade the slipper clutch to the 4s version?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

NOPE! I had one of the very first original granites and upgraded that to run on 4s/6s and the only upgrade I ever did was fit the uprated diff input shafts to it.

[@CallMeAdam2023]

I am about to do the same thing to my Granite, but I'm using a 2600kv motor.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I kept saying 2600kv in the video and then had to re-record it as the arrma 4s one's 2400. With 2600kv you may move from 'bonkers' to 'really bonkers' let me know how it goes!

[@Reecefpv]

Love this I'm looking to buy the granite box 3s and been wondering if I could upgrade it to be faster in the future before I bought it. Lol and subbed ya too since it seems like iv watched like 15 vids over the past month. I was gonna get the banggood 100$ car u had been posting but I never get the package from them. I like Amazon better or the hobby shop.

[@danielnavarro8569]

And what about converting a 4s kraton or outcast to 6s? That would also be WOW!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

or you could save yourself several hundred dollars, dozens of hours rebuilding what it'd break and buy a 6s kraton or outcast@ 6s in a 4s outcast or kraton? say goodbye to driveshafts and tires so fast you'd not have chance to react. I like modifying things but when they already make a 6s version? With all metal drivetrain? and a speed rated tires? say goodbye to $500 faster than you could click your fingers.6S and plastic???

[@wolfenrc480]

WOW so cool love it

[@DanBrennan28]

Awesome! You thought about putting the 4S system in the big rock?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

The big rock has just left today as new arrmas on order!

[@philthyco1]

1/10 scale MT's on 4s are mental!!! Lol

[@imserious2187]

Hold up, it’s that’s simple to upgrade? I’m definitely about to upgrade my senton to 4s or 6s

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Whilst you can upgrade it to 4S to warn you it's just about undriveable, I did even try 6S and you can barely move 6ft before it flips. So whilst it can be done I'd say stick with 4S. Hope that helps as I do these conversions to see how they work, some are stupid fast and work well, others like this can be just about undriveable.

[@DirtyRC101]

@@DriftomaniacsRC And the driveshafts/gears will hold up or do you have to loosen the slipper clutch abit?

[@johnovandupper3810]

Arrma tough! Which is better, rustler 4x4 or arrama granite 4x4 3s blx.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Tough one! They are both very good, I've owned both. The traxxas one seemed to break more often but probably has the better support and mods out there for it. That said the Granite 3S is faster out of the box, when you fit the speed pinion to the rustler it may go faster but the acceleration plummets.

[@mlamoon]

I'm having the same dilemma help

[@bikesrc4642]

Sweet !

[@Dusty1881]

I have a 3s will it run a 4s???

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

No you risk burning out the stock 3s esc. When I ran 4s on this car it was with a mamba X esc which can take up to 6s. Also 4s was too much power for this car. It was funny but very hard to drive, and it ate parts at an inhuman rate! Main problem is the diffs which are plastic and there aren't any metal upgrades available for them. If you want to go 4s then I'd advise getting a 4s outcast or better still save $150 more and get a true arrma 6s car with an all metal drive train.

[@Dusty1881]

Driftomaniacs I’ll just leave it at 3s it’s great truck at 3s

[@RcMan63]

I turned my Granite blx, and my Typhon blx into 4s

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I converted mine to 4s then 6s but even on 4s it was eating the diffs daily!

[@paintballguru13]

That's spur gear will be shredded in no time going to have to get the metal one from the for 4S trucks

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Now I ran my original granite, brushed then converted to brushless on 4S then 6S, only ever upgraded the diff input shafts. I'll keep an eye on it though. I've order new driveshafts (HR ones) all round as that shaft is only going to keep popping out once it's come adrift once, speed tested it today and...the results are surprisingly the same! It'll need a change in gearing and tires to hustle 50+

[@Orlando6969]

I love it

[@rodrigocoloma3290]

Hello! What is the top speed now?? Thanks!!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Not sure

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

It's like controlling Leatherface with a Transmitter

[@The8429]

I want to see a speed test Ritchie Boy

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Oh I'm on it tomorrow as you've reminded me to do it, busy day so I'd not had time to add it to my video list!

[@rcplayer7581]

You get a👍 4sure 4that

[@BillKisel]

Awesome! How much did the upgrade cost? Wouldn't consider it myself because I feel that the 3S is enough for the Granite BLX.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

More than I'd care to tell my wife!

[@rfj1989]

fully rusty center bearing and of course not change or lubricate :D

[@rcplayer7581]

Oh the main driveshaft nbd

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

nbd?????

[@garymccoyjr4025]

Me i love big tires on my rc cars

[@bf1isabeast178]

3s is plenty of power

[@mastafire2494]

1 TO TURN 2 TO BURN

[@rcflo7300]

Hmm i think 3 S is enough.

[@EXTREMERC416]

Your slipper clutch is dam too tight you going to destroy the slipper clutch endcap

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

It’s eaten 3 already so I agree with you, but keep it looser and it smokes the clutch! All ideas welcomed

[@FLSharkdiver]

Way to fast for a plastic truck!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

wait until you see the rebuild I should finish tomorrow

[@PHLike69]

Nice 😁👍🏻