$170 Arrma Gorgon RC Truck! Good? Here's What To Expect!

[@pawwingsart]

I'm glad that you don't try to actively wreck or break the vehicles you try out. It gives me better information on how the truck runs and for me, deliberately wrecking a cool r/c truck just isn't entertaining.

[@rcdriver]

Yup, just had some good old fashion fun with these and they did great!

[@SuperScottCrawford]

I agree. I also get no joy watching people burn out their tyres. Videos over at that point.

[@سجادالعراق1679]

​((سياره للبيع سجاد ❤😊))

[@Mark-qv4bn]

Same. Not everyone has the money to replace broken stuff. I know I don't.

[@pawwingsart]

Excellent point 👍 @@AJDRAGON01

[@rcjoe406]

Having a disassembled kit to show off all the goodies next to the rtr just brilliant

[@bryanwinter3289]

Agreed 👍

[@guest6423]

Back in 1987, an airborne Tamiya Blackfoot to the noggen left me in a coma. 37 years later, I'm awake, and while everything else has gotten weird, I'm glad that Ramblin' Ron is alive and well, now driving the Arrma. The spirit of bashing is alive and well. I'm gonna make up for lost time, blasting, with my Gorgon. I'll be the guy in a helmet.

[@daylightdies7194]

I hope you’re doing well and still having fun

[@TheUnknown714]

Every single one of you that has done a video on this monster truck has done such an awesome job. I'm definitely getting one. Great video.

[@rcdriver]

Super easy with a good product. Arrma did a great job with this release. Thanks for watching!!

[@seanrogers8548]

I bought two after watching this video. One for the kids…and one for me. Just took mine out for a short spin (RTA black) on a 2S Lipo at half-speed to break-in the motor. This thing is AMAZING for the money.

[@HumlsHobbies]

I love this platform. The Kit version is perfect for newbies. It will help build their confidence as far as tinkering on the RC. Great truck at a great price!

[@LionelGuy-oc8or]

Best intro video on the Gorgon by far on KZbin, very informative and well described as far as what the truck has to offer, the breakdown, the features and the different model types that are available, you always described in depth about the models you are showcasing for the first time . I switched all my electrics to the Traxxas Nitro model line , but the Gorgon has a lot to offer for the price points !

[@etowngti]

Great to see a kit! Looks like a great kit for beginners, which makes it an awesome holiday gift. Always fun to build up a rig.

[@rcdriver]

Absolutely, even though it’s partially assembled, it still allows people to get their feet wet with building. This will be perfect for this year’s holidays.

[@MitchellBolognaniRC]

This is going to be a solid Rc for 2023 and a win for Arrma. Awesome review dude 😎

[@rcdriver]

Thanks bud! The Voltage was certainly neat. But this truck is waaaay better.

[@RC-ll1rt]

Hard to Beat The 2'wd Stampede , This Is a Contender for Sure , looks bombproof for the Money !

[@paulgray3444]

If I remember right- the wheelie bar from the one Granite truck fits.

[@PhilipCockram]

Great review as always . I'm a bit old school so I would recommend first timers get the kit . The 1 hr build is not a long and you become more familiar and BOND with it before driving . Even if you are not mechanically inclined , if you want to do RC you will have to be at least a little bit and this is the best way . I like the new chassis design to more pure monster truck look . We needed it , Proof being . I did a Grave Digger conversion to my Arrma Big Rock .

[@TottiSchlecker]

Looks like a great value Rig, it's going to be a success

[@rcdriver]

Yup, lots of talk about this one!

[@OGRCFanatic]

Great review! I ordered the kit version last Friday because I really want the black one. Then, went to my local hobby shop Sunday and they had them in stock. Sooooo, I bought the RTR Green and yellow one 😂 I bought a better charger and upgraded to a 2s lipo. Other than that I just bought and installed a cooling fan. My hobby shop kept insisting I didn’t need it, but I’m super cautious and bought it anyway and glad I did. Ran the first few times with the cooling fan. Then figured maybe I was losing battery time with the fan plugged in. So I unplugged the fan to see if my battery lasted longer. After just 10-15 minutes into my bash I picked it up to clean leaves and pine needles out of the rear arms and shocks area and my pinky finger touched the bottom edge of the motor and I burned my finger! Plugged the cooling fan back in and within 30-45 seconds the motor was cool to the touch again! I’m glad I didn’t listen to the hobby shop guys and still bought the cooling fan! I won’t be running it without the fan again! 😂 I love this thing. Instantly my favorite RC I own now. And I’m not a beginner, I’ve been in the hobby on and off about 40 years now! Arrma built one heck of a truck I believe everyone will love! From first time hobbyists to grisled old veterans like me. 😂 Thank you Arrma for giving us something SO fun and retro looking and feeling. This thing is cheap, stable, durable, reliable, and a ton of fun to drive. I have a traxxas XRT that sits on the shelf now in favor of the Gorgon! Can’t wait for my RTA kit to arrive in a few days, then I’ll have 2 of these awesome bad boys! Keep these awesome videos coming, brother! 🤘🏼

[@rcdriver]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Awesome info! Enjoy the RTA build. I think I built it in 45min while filming it (for a different video). 😄

[@arnoldsalazar5851]

Arrma did a good job beefing up their gears , it’s nice they did that, most companies use a lesser grade material so in time you have your upgrade your gear. 👍

[@fmc7209]

@@toolbaggers the gears and driveshafts are holding up even to 4S brushless power. Very nicely thought out truck

[@BigKidsRC]

I am really impressed with the Gorgon time to get one !Great review Greg👊

[@rcdriver]

Thanks bud! Very impressed with what Arrma came up with here. Going to make a lot of people happy and at a good price.

[@heffe17]

Really good video. So good to see everything and then ripping it around.

[@RCRoads]

Great job. You really covered all the details of this truck. I think Arrma has a real winner with the Gorgon. 🏆

[@jonnantau9354]

The chassis design reminds me of the original Arrma 2WD vehicles they had when the company first started out. Looks pretty nice for a beginner vehicle.

[@johnjay7961]

It is. Its a revamped version of an original arma model

[@SteadfastRC]

It looks like a great rig, I might have get one for my daughter for Christmas would be perfect for her. Great review Greg 👏

[@rcdriver]

Thanks so much bud! Solid rig for sure. Going to hand these over to my boys to drive and I won’t have to worry about what happens to them. It’ll handle a lot.

[@BlackSeaRC]

Amazing what you get for the money! A proper 1:10 scale machine that is rugged, with decent performance, looks good and seems to be built to a high-quality standard. On top of that it is readily upgradeable, but it still looks like great fun exactly as it comes.

[@Blast215RC]

Confirmed. My wheelie bar off the Arrma Granite fits the GORGON. Bolts right on.

[@ryanjess5111]

These things are stupidly tough, I'm not a monster truck guy but after driving a couple of friends gorgons and seeing the sheer abuse they just brush off, I'm sold 👌 they're also absolute animals with a brushless. If you're on the fence about buying one, just do it, you will NOT be disappointed.

[@jackthecat6225]

For the price it's built like a tank. I'm impressed. These things are going to fly off the shelves.

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

I love the look of this truck

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Video watched in its entirety. Like button engaged.

[@rcdriver]

You rock! Thanks my friend!

[@michaeldorich4485]

You did an excellent review. The truck looks great and performs very well. It seems to jump well most of the time. I have ordered one. The one criticism I saw in two other reviews is the charger that's included. It takes hours to charge the NIMH battery. That would be a big disappointment on Christmas morning. There are cheap chargers out there. I've only seen one reviewer who broke anything and that was the servo saver, and it's different from other Arrma servo savers. I think this will be a big seller.

[@MrZachxd]

After watching this video, I had to have one. Thank you for the video!

[@JagImaging]

Something so cool about a 2wd MT, especially a brushless one.. Thought these trucks looked awesome but didnt want one...Now I might get one for my son and I.. lol

[@rcdriver]

For what you’re getting with these, there’s lots of value for the price. Sure the charger is slow, but it is there for the total entry level guy to get going.

[@DJ-nh5lh]

I bought the kit version, and it went together super quick. partially assembled, so i did not have to build shocks, or the differential. 2 packs through it so far and nothing has broken, it seems tough and is fun to drive. The diff could use thicker fluid, and the front shocks could use an extra spacer i think.

[@ryurc3033]

Handle better than a 2wd stampede?

[@johnjay7961]

Handles pretty well for a rwd truck

[@kurtsrcTV]

I love your content ! By my experiences in the hobby i can tell a genuin review and yours are always on point. Shame you lost your bash spot hopefully you find another soon

[@fogcityrc4874]

Greg great breakdown of this truck. Im just waiting to find the 140.00 buck version and Im good to go.

[@ryurc3033]

Yeah like a version without transmitter, or brushed electronics.

[@fogcityrc4874]

@@ryurc3033 exactly…roller

[@bryanwinter3289]

I will admit that I have never been an Arrma or Traxxas fan due to their pricing for what you get. Yeah, I am a cheap China Junk RC guy. However this truck has hooked me. I believe, I will give it a try. Great review

[@gilbert2644]

Little hello from France, wanting to start at 63 yens Old , I ended up ordering a black rta despite being a poor handyman, but I read a lot that it was better to know a little how it's done Worried about the construction, I'm waiting for your editing help video Thank you for the advice and videos, this Gorgon seems a good choice finally

[@viniciusbrito7512]

great review! it looks reaally solid! awesome...

[@DaPandas_Rcs]

Love mine, ive been running my green one like crazy

[@TyWilliamsson]

I love the RTR to kit comparison. I think the Gorgon might be my next truck.

[@Luke-en2tk]

2s brushless seems a good sweet spot for this truck, definitely needs a wheely bar for brushless conversion

[@Fonzierc]

Very cool 😎 can't wait to get mine and build it

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@Blast215RC]

Just got mine. Love the way it looks and drives. ‼️👌🤘

[@ALLOFTHEBOOST]

Fantastic video. Very informative. I wish it was 4wd. And the red was a kit so i could do with my daughter. But i think i might get the red one for her.

[@Blimpus]

There is going to be a lot of happy kids this Christmas!

[@rcdriver]

Big time!

[@johnjay7961]

Gorgans very fun truck .Handles pretty well even in dirt for rear wheel drive. On nimh stock does 25mph on 2s does 26mph . It jumps well too. Only gripe is battery compartment a bit cramped and hard to connect and put battery in and the bodys kinda thin

[@dustinsdiecastcars1593]

Thank you very much for sharing all this information on the Arrma Gorgon. I'm hoping to run one of these on the homemade outdoor RC car race track that my dad and I plan to build after we move to the new house. We're trying to decide if we want to build a dirt oval track or a concrete Nascar style oval track. Personally, I am hoping to build both as well an RC Monster Truck dirt freestyle arena. We're going out to the new place sometime tomorrow to have a look at some areas of the property where we can build the RC car track. If all goes well in the near future we may have our very own backyard homemade RC car racing park. I can't wait to get the Arrma Gorgon and build our first RC car race track. I have big plans for it.

[@gillian9178]

The Arrma ARA320613 wheelie bar fits the Gorgon. Those extra holes along the top of the chassis, I think they might be there for a future caged style buggy ?

[@Black-ice_fpv]

O no. I just redid my granite 4x4....wow. body clip...MADD!!...GEAR MESH LOOK SICK!!...are we getting a new infraction soon??

[@n22pdf]

Wow great truck for the price amazing.. goes and jumps well to 😊 😃😃👍Pete

[@rcdriver]

Yup! And even holds up to wreckless sends! Which I did a few of 🤣😂🤣

[@rolexdpracer]

Just picked pne up. Not really a monster truck guy, but this kits seems way too good to pass up at that price point. Looks like a lot of fun too.

[@johnkinker2351]

the suspension arms F/R are the same parts for arrma fury, raider, raider xl, vorteks(original st) fazon, voltage and the 2wd granite... rpm makes these arms too ...

[@khymanser391]

Imagine if there was a real life gorgon monster truck that would be cool

[@netcruzer]

I wanted to complement ARRMA on the adjustable sliding motor mesh, but that feature bit you in the butt! :D

[@rcdriver]

Yeah, maybe a lockout plate would have been cool. But that was a hard hit and after cranking down on the screws it didn’t happen again. And there were a ton of lawn darts at the dirt lot. 😀

[@ericcouture96]

Looks like a great intro or beginner truck at a good price. My son always wanted to use my rigs, but some parts are hard to come by and he breaks everything. This seems like a good solution.

[@jean-baptistemorguet4166]

Big fan of your channel. May I ask the reference for your plastic kicker? I am looking for some light bashing but everything I find for jumps is so expensive.

[@coopersharp2921]

I am an advanced rc enthisiest, and even i am considering getting one of these🤣. I am relly digging the black one, and for the price, you cant beat it!

[@russellupkes8263]

What’s the setting on the steering trim for the Gorgon?

[@sooolion9820]

Thanks for the video! Question on the fan mount is it left open like that once the kit is built?

[@boradlp1796]

can you do comparison between stempede 2wd

[@montana4069]

How long does it take to charge the battery on stock charger....great looking monster truck... thinking about buying this for my Son...

[@rcdriver]

With the included USB charger and your own 20W power adapter, they say under 3hr. Kinda a long charge time for many people. They have some inexpensive charger options that will cut that time down to under an hour.

[@montana4069]

@@rcdriver thank you for the info... I do have a spectrum 1400 series charger but I was just wondering... Love your channel keep it up 👏👏👏

[@maszkalman3676]

2-3 hours and about a 15 minute play :,D

[@413RC]

Looks like you could use some 3D printed body protectors after that bash session 😉😉😉

[@rcdriver]

Easy there big guy! 🤣😂🤣

[@jonbraddock5545]

Great review. I just don't see any reason to spend the same on a kit when the RTR is... well... RTR. I thought a kit would be cool because yeah you do learn but I'm not paying that extra for that when it shoudl cost less than the RTR.

[@rcdriver]

Nope, actually costs them more to make it in kit form. But they do it because people want to learn to build so they can tweak, tune and repair easier.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I've seen the Gorgon taking 3s with no issues. That's pretty impressive for such an affordable Vehicle 👍

[@johnwayne666]

Lets try different tiers ....i believe they are 14mm hex. That means BigRock, granite and probably they coolest senton wheels should be awesome to try out

[@rcdriver]

Yup, 14’s!

[@sabresswords]

Thats a great price for that. Totally worth it.

[@rcdriver]

Absolutely agree

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

I got to get one of these

[@paulgray3444]

NICE REVIEW!! :)

[@brandonbronner9365]

There really should be more incentive for the kit version. $10-$20 savings, or upgraded shocks/steering/a arms. I get the premise , but this only appeals to like 5% of buyers who are buying for a beginner and are making them assemble. They will still learn with the RTR as they upgrade and break it.

[@rmarkley79]

Great looking truck, very nice for beginners, RYR or kit. Guess the benefit of no foams is getting the water out on those wet runs. Out of curiosity, does it say how long the battery takes to charge with the out of box USB setup? Thanks Greg!

[@rcdriver]

Oh yeah, got the water out of the tires super quick lol! Unfortunately a little under 3hrs with the included charger. But it technically gets ya going.

[@rmarkley79]

@@rcdriver My son is already stuck on my Maxx v2, drives it great after learning on the Rustler. If this came out before all that, it would have been perfect. Especially the kit to get him learning. Somehow I fix everything, haha. I'll pass this to my buddies with younger kids. Thank you!

[@alanblack5257]

Did you have to do anything extravagant to fit the motor in? Is it an easy swap plug and play? (New to the hobby) on all these swaps everybody has been trimming the body i don't really want to do that

[@qixuanchen8789]

Where to get those ramps?

[@tonywilliams4302]

Hey brother, what rams are those?

[@rcdriver]

They’re some old bike ramps I got at Toy-R-Us (RIP favorite store) ages ago. In the future I’ll be using Freshpark ramps.

[@t3floz]

Very good video liked that you showed it stock and brushless! Ive never done a car brushless. Thinking of buying a gorgon and make it brushless. What parts would i need? Do you have any to recommend which is also waterproof? :)

[@rcdriver]

I have a list in the video description. The only thing is I don’t believe the receiver I have listed is waterproof. The BL combo is. The BL listed there is what I wanted to try but couldn’t get it in time. should be the easiest drop in with the IC3 connector and 1/8 motor shaft. Although you can go bigger on the pinion.

[@t3floz]

@@rcdriverok thanks! Do you know the maximum length, width and height of a battery that fits? :)

[@johnkinker2351]

I think the horizon hobby tazer 3000kv. brushless 2 in 1 motor/esc combo with a simple arrma fan would ge a terrific brushless upgrade for the gorgon

[@owen8538]

Does it use metal cva s shafts

[@Arturito2017]

This thing is awsome for the price

[@spiritlight9845]

Gorgon or vorteks 4x2 for first basher??

[@guymarotta2596]

Are the pinion and spur gears 32-pitch?

[@keith91z28]

I know this is an old video but I'm new to rc's and was looking at this particular model. What is the usual or average run time with the battery that comes with it?

[@DavidMaxfield-e9d]

Im new to the RC game. I just stopped by my local hobby shop and my son fell in love with this truck. Is the brushless motor you swapped out a plug and play option?

[@ryurc3033]

He did have to get a specific receiver to work with the factory radio. So to do brushless, you have to buy motor/ESC , and that specific spectrum receiver

[@jackengel3958]

Hi. I just pre-ordered the Gorgon, and wanted to know the size of the battery compartment; Would you be able to give me the measurements please. Thanks mate. Jack

[@dylanwhite6539]

I’ll give them this: the plastic gears do look way more durable than the garbage they gave us in the blx85 trucks. Still wouldn’t feel comfortable with a 3s in it but it could probably handle a decent brushless system on 2s.

[@Blast215RC]

The gear and chassis design is similar to the voltage. But everything is actually completely different. I can do more with this . With the slipper clutch, better axles and rear carrier design. This should work way better brushless then the voltage.

[@SgtNuker]

Glad that I wasn't the only one that saw this was a refresh of the previous Voltage model. Good call out! This is ARRMA's "Stampede" ... but better. That pains me to say because I do love my Stampede, but it has to be said: Traxxas is slacking and showing no love to their best 2WD legacy model. It sorely needs an update and they could certainly learn a great many things to ARRMA's approach with the Gorgon.

[@aboutred3943]

谢谢你的评测，这是一台好车😊

[@richardmarrero9571]

After watching this video i ordered the yellow RTR version for $160 on Amazon

[@rccarshobby]

Nice ❤

[@NoodlesNJ1]

What size Fan will it accept?

[@PeterAlbury-b4l]

40mm

[@butchmeister80]

Looks best in black shame the rtr isn’t black

[@emersonb5764]

I’ve had more fun with a 2wd stampede than I have any other rc truck, but it requires a lot of ROM upgrades to be durable, and I’d like something with a more mid-mounted motor. And also screw traxxas. This one looks like a hopeful replacement, but it’s gotta be able to withstand a brushless setup and some serious beating.

[@troywilliams3535]

How would a copperhead ESC 1406 4600 KV basher combo work in that

[@jalee6587]

That tells me that the system is pulling enough amps that's the 8.4v nimh battery voltage drops under the 7.4 lipo battery voltage under full load

[@butchmeister80]

First small hit and motor moved ? Not good

[@kickstart118]

Tell Arrma you sold me on the truck!

[@SuppleBun]

awesome truck! also rip your jeep gladiator 😔

[@rcdriver]

Thanks and thanks. The Subi is a loaner until I find something new.

[@benjaminhunt2395]

Looks better then the cheaper stampede

[@ryanferguson3769]

Hey Guys, what car can you recommend.. team magic e5hx or rival mt10. Looking for a tough 4wd 1/0.. open to any other suggestions

[@johnwayne666]

Sicking

[@omarramirez7844]

Am I the only person who checks out the damage you left in the dirt after you done playing 😂

[@twisterzman]

If Tamiya and Traxxas had a love child... this is it.

[@TrokaRC]

Rule number 110038 @14:50

[@rcdriver]

😁