Arrma Granite 4x2 Boost - 2 key upgrades before 4wd

Arrma Granite 4x2 Boost - 2 key upgrades and mods
Arrma Granite 4x2 - alnk.to/7M6kCIf
Arrma Senton 4x2 - alnk.to/caZh97d
Arrma Vorteks 4x2 - alnk.to/a40bnkH
Arrm upgrade to 4x4r - alnk.to/6IBMJQo

[@Ian-Hall]

That brushed motor is going to last about 5 runs on 3s. Surely you would know this.

[@crizo23]

This is my concern too. I’ve seen some reports as well of even 2s causing issues for stock brushed motor? @rcreview care to comment?

[@mrbertmartin6678]

I have this truck and would like to just change the ESC so I can use 3S batteries and get hopefully to 25+- mph. This would be a backyard and run around the neighborhood truck, so 25mph is plenty. I'm pretty new at RC, so wanted to see if anyone could tell me the right ESC to buy and how to keep it so it still uses the same remote control and receiver (or let me know a receiver I need to buy that will work with the stock remote). I don't want to drop a ton of money into it because the 3S BLX version is only $140 more (I have one of those too). I love the look of this truck, and mid 20s speed is fine for how I'll use this one. Thanks in advance for any help.

[@ScopsLog]

My whole garage is full of 4 to 8S RCs, but I bought a Senton boost specifically so my son can play with it on our road and some local playgrounds. 2WD is so much fun indeed. Can you tell, roughly, how much weight you put in the rear? Thanks! 👍

[@conandude76]

All the weight they took out is actually in the front.

[@conandude76]

You are also comfortable with that speed, more for crawler setup and stadium truck. That's what makes that truck great for you. The Vorteks, on the other hand, is lower, more rear weight balanced, and indeed does 30mph with the optional gearing. Add the 4x4 kit in, and it was still doing 28 for me, then popped a 10bl120 esc, dumbo rc reciever, and a 19kg fast response all metal servo. Powering a 3650 5200 kv motor no less, thou I used program card to tune the bunch down just a bit, will use perfect pass eventually to dial it exactly alone the entire speed band. 2s 120c 5200mAH lipo, or 3s 120c, and it's a 60 mile an hour or so beast, that runs for 20 minutes plus, digs in and grips in dirt, hauls balls on asphalt. Put in bigger shocks, over centershaft metal support for the chassi, upgraded the tranny driveshaft gears and steering cups / wheel hubs / hub carriers. Added my own modified skid plates front and back and she's a beast that can take horrific landings from super hights at the scate park, and I'm just loving it. Word to the wise, if you aren't READY for a 60+mph truggy, go for 3250kv for 3s, or you'll scare yourself.

[@shawn6684]

I just got the vortek for my son , its really disappointing my son will not play with it lol my other son has the stampede 2wd and is faster and fun . Vortek on 2s is slow dosnt jump and spins out of control no mater what . I'm not looking to spend a ton on it . Any help would be appreciated sir! I had to put in esc from is redcat blackout xte cause oem was bad new out the box . Brushed version.

[@ReadySetRC]

Totally agree! I took out a brushed RC for the first time in years. Every RC I own is brushless but this little 10th scale RC put one of the biggest smiles on my face. Great video and tips👍

[@pogobrandon9621]

So about the small little red thing that you would connect to the battery "esc" do you know where i could buy the upgraded 3 cell version?

[@PatriotBrad]

12t and 3s wont last on a truck this size. Atleast once the brushes let out the smoke you can put a proper brushless in!

[@rccilegon]

amazing sir, thank you for your knowledge, and I salute your Rc All cool cool 💯🤤

[@TheAppleFanBoy1986]

I got two of these trucks and the motor burnt out twice in both trucks. Any tips on why this keeps happening?

[@TheAppleFanBoy1986]

I also did the conversion four-wheel-drive new to RC cars by the way

[@ak42069]

@@TheAppleFanBoy1986 bro really? the motor isnt meant for 4wd its too underpowered lol. Read the instructions

[@DPoner]

Convert to brushless already haha

[@deadbeast99k85]

Still not super impressed with this truck to be honest . Put a 3000 kv motor and esc combo in it and it sounds like shit lol . Melted the spur gear on the stock motor . I've had my ecx ruckus for like 8 years and all I've gone through was 2 stock motors , an esc and an a arm . Runs amazing on the 3000 kv motor and esc combo At half of the price of the arrma boost . Super disappointed that ecx is going to be gone soon .

[@danknug8053]

Be a lot funnier if you fashioned a set of brass balls for that thing. 😂

[@johnsrcstuff7936]

I fell in love with the Arrma Granite as soon as i saw it,- i just had to have one. I agree with you,- i have kept mine 2wd and put a Hobbywing brushless motor and a Hobbywing esc that you can use 3s with. I have had 35 mph out of mine so far. I have an upgrade, which i bought from China,- a metal spur gear with three pinion's, 17, 19, and 21 teeth, so i'm looking forward to checking that out, and the pinions. Thank you for your videos- i think your backyard is awesome,- i would love one. Take care

[@dirtbikedion3233]

If your going to make the model brushless and all that just spend the 300 and get the blx for the same money if not motor to do this to your this video is useless im sorry but your not teaching anyone anything in this video just making them spend more money for no reason

[@goreyboggs]

Just picked one up for $127 from A-Main. $50 off then another 15% off with code I seen!

[@str8toff]

Would you recommend just doing the brushless upgrade? I plan on keeping this a 4x2 truck.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Not really. This in 2wd cannot handle the real potential of brushless. Very poor handling unless a lot of weight is added to the back

[@bobbymulwee7641]

You gave it brass nuts hahahaha

[@andyb9994]

I think it's a cool truck for kids or even adults to learn with....my advice is always build a kit, like a stampede or a slash...Traxxas kits are great....and you will know the R/C's in and out, but the boost would be cool also for people learning....

[@philhogendyk7624]

They make an upgrade motor and esc specifically for these boost trucks. $200 from arma everything in the box

[@maxeriousbrooks9807]

Ordered a senton 4x2 ...after i saw this video now i am going to put a traxxas xl5 HV that i had laying around so she's getting 3s and a 25 dollar receiver thanks for the video

[@boomjeep99]

When ya change the esc ya need another remote that goes with the esc correct?

[@dirtbikedion3233]

Yes it’s A 2-1 combo

[@Douger318]

JUST ORDERED 2 ONE FOR MY GRANDSON FOR X MAS ONE FOR ME TO PLAY WITH WILL KEEP IT 4X2 SO HOPEFULLY IT LASTS 2S LIPO I GOT FOR IT

[@vtxoa]

Great, your esc will live but your stock 12T motor will go up in smoke!

[@gillian9178]

Was that the 2 wd HPI Jumpshot SC that you also held up in the video ? If yes what do you think of the 2 wd HPI platform.

[@conandude76]

Also, didn't see you mention the 5 wire servo in this thing, so when you replace esc, you need to replace that as well. Which is too bad, the one it comes with isn't as bad as many.

[@wickidgames]

Would you consider and is it possible to add one of the metal wheelie bars instead of just weights. Even if it doesn't actually wheelie it would look cool lol

[@InaMopar]

I see the “new” esc the red one looks just like the one in the 4x4 mega does that mean the granite 4x4 mega stock can run 3s?

[@Iinustechtips]

that brushed motor is undersized. they need to either get a comically large brushless motor, or use brushless.

[@markjoyous3525]

what replacement parts do you recommend for the granite? $50 coupon code ends tomorrow so i need to order.

[@worthlessnesss]

Do you have a recommendation to make this same model brushless. Im having fun keeping it 4x2 but a brushless motor would keep it going for longer on 2s lipo. Dont want to change out the 2in1 esc just the motor

[@TheBod76]

The built in esc/receiver combo is not compatible with brushless motors. You will need to change esc and motor!

[@nobudgetrc6063]

I have a senton version coming and I already have a 60a esc and radio to put in it when it gets here

[@10krms54]

Wheres the bmx track looking for one i live near nor cal hobbies

[@RCRoads]

Thanks for all the detailed information. You definitely have lot's of knowledge about RC's and I come to your channel when I need guidance. Great work my friend. 👍👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Welcome aboard!

[@trinitysmate]

Best entry-level rc at hobby quality?

[@Klyoutube2017]

What esc and servo is used in the upgrades

[@Dan-ji2gw]

Excellent video my man I’m definitely going to upgrade mine one day. But I will replace a motor brushless.

[@V8chump]

You’ll probably to upgrade the slipper clutch, the stock 48p gears strip from brushless power bashing. Might be fine if it stays on the ground

[@DelightedCuttz]

What kind of stand is that 🤔

[@stonecold6243]

what tires are these?

[@michaeldorich4485]

This video contains some very useful tips. The truck looked good in the fun runs you were making. The truck comes with a receiver esc combination. If you replace the esc to run 3S. Do you have to replace the receiver?

[@Ian-Hall]

yes.

[@0utdoorsae]

@@Ian-Hall what about transmitter or can you bind them together?

[@psplayer1344]

😊 good stuff

[@jochenweisel8612]

Thanks for the video. Awesome track

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you very much.

[@anthonymoscon18]

Yo what ESC is best ? I have to buy

[@alistairdewaard4774]

Just get a cheap 3s Lipo rated brushless system it will be a lot more reliable and way better I’ve just done that to mine

[@smallscalemotoring]

Excellent video and great advice for people who are thinking of upgrading this platform. It's so true that you really shouldn't consider going four-wheel drive unless you're also brushless. That being said as you pointed out the car can be really fun on two wheel drive with just few adjustments and maybe a bit more power