Review: ARRMA Talion V3 (2018)

[@tonyregalado7281]

Just picked this up today. It's my first hobby-grade rc car, so I don't really have anything to compare it too. I was torn between this, kraton and the typhon. I figured this was the best choice since it's balanced for both on/off road. Again, I'm a total noob in the rc world so that seemed like the best option. Very, very happy with my choice. I'm absolutely blown away with the performance. Started out on 3s, which was awesome, then switched over to 6s... Shit got serious. You basically have a mini race quad. This thing is an absolute monster on 6s. Overall, I didn't know what to expect (speed, battery life, handling, etc) All i have to say is this car greatly exceeded my expectations. Prob the best $500 I've ever spent. Highly recommend getting into this hobby.

[@alexbrand7181]

yea the only badish thing is the servo is poop and the plugs,i cut them off and converted them to deans

[@ELValenin]

@@alexbrand7181 deans is crap. If you run 2 batteries in series it's okay but if you rund one for one 6s battery it only lets through 50 amps!!!!!

[@alexbrand7181]

@@ELValenin i only run two 3s

[@damondavis842]

Spot on. Arrma 1/8 scale is Tough to beat for the price. Aftermarket has really picked up too

[@levivangen9373]

im gonna buy one in the near future thanks to you vas!

[@LunchBox504]

Been going back and forth between kraton or talion, i think after watching your videos I'm goin with the talion, seems like thebplatfirm for me. No stranger to arrma I have a 2013 granite blx awesome truck,and also have the 2015 granite mega for my son, and he loves it. Would also love to see some more R/C Carnage videos, fun to watch. Keep up the good videos Vas!

[@Chino3xl]

The Arrma Tailon is a beast I had mine for 3 months now and I have no complaints. Awesome review might I add.

[@thatdrewguy2007]

Absolutely nailed it. 100% agree with your review. Broken a few parts on mine, and here in the states it did dry up a bit while the acquisition by Horizon was being completed. Now however, even the LHS is starting to stock parts, and vehicles (bought a V# Kraton from them) now for the Arrma brand. Super excited about this, as these truly are the best bashers on the market in my opinion. Great review!

[@richduperbash2966]

AWESOME review Vas 😂!!! I was on the fence about this one upon initial release 🤔. Boy was I wrong about this platform as a basher. What a BEAST 😰!!! Didn't think the stock Katar wheels could handle BIG airs and harder use. My last session "Into the Clouds" changed my view of the Talion completely 😱. She soars like a dang eagle in heat. Thank you ARRMA 😍🤘🤘😰😰😰😎💪💪💪💪👊👊

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks Rich. Always appreciate your comments. 🤜🤛

[@richduperbash2966]

Aussie RC Playground you bet brother 👊. Keep up the great work.🤘🤘😎💪👊👊

[@SargeScum]

Rich Duperbash eagle in heat had me 😹👻

[@Darylcrossbow]

Nice run man take a look what i did to my berserker.....what do you think

[@kilmore1323]

I love how easily u can get the power 2 the ground with this Rc , just raw speed without it flipping all over the place , gr8 review as always Vas 👍🏎😀

[@S197Matty]

I work at a hobby shop that distributes a wide variety of vehicles, and where Im located its super easy to get access to arrma parts. We usually keep quite a few parts in stock, but a lot of the time they dont sell because arrma cars just dont break. However if we need to order a part, its usually in within about 2 days (unless its on back order of course) so if we dont have anything in stock for my Talion, i can get it in super quick and easy.

[@sammydendoncker3980]

Hey man i would love watching you doing a in dept review of the arrma notorious 6s blx.

[@LawrenceTimme]

The body could have broke when the front chassis brace snapped. My hyper St body was destroyed until I put cnc braces on it. I bent both centre drive shafts as well XD

[@szymon7423]

i bought hyper st Pro and have no issues :D

[@LawrenceTimme]

Szymon Nowotniak the pro is much stronger. I have most of the pro parts now though.

[@AverageRCBasher]

Very close to buying one of these, checked it out up close at my local shop

[@dusty7254]

I am really torn between this and the outcast. I want to get the outcast, but then I watch a couple vids and now I also want this. !!!

[@jakesrc3583]

Yeah i have the outcast it does wheelies like crazy but the talion is awesome too

[@dusty7254]

I went with the outcast. Should come in tomorrow!

[@Tom-bi3vn]

Thanks for the awesome review vas

[@ReadySetRC]

Great review Vas!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. 😊

[@rcfundyer5739]

Another great review as always

[@bashrc1375]

Excellent Vas. 👍👍👍. This rig could easily have been a stock 80 rig..physically.. financially maybe was a different story. Arrma kept cost low thru cost sharing ..kept the same power plant as the other flat chassis 1/8ths. I will join you in ur challenge.. they should make a “special edition” maybe a blacked out version and use the Nero power plants .. hmmmm .. I think I just came up with my next project.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. Yes, I think the BLX200 system may actually do the job. 👍

[@paige2732]

See if the frame bent. I have seen the metal frame bending causing the brace to break and body to crack.

[@redbeardrc1452]

Fantastic, honest review once again Vas 👊🏻👊🏻. From your videos, this Talion seems to handle like it's on rails. Fast, agile, tough, affordable, and great looking - what more could anyone possibly want in an RC? 👊🏻👊🏻

[@1dickycat]

I've really been looking to purchase something in the Arrma 1/8 lineup... One thing I really havnt seen is a good comparison video of one next to another. Would be nice to clearly see what makes a Kraton a Kraton, a Talion a Talion, an outcast an outcast, etc...

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Great idea. 👍

[@1dickycat]

Aussie RC Playground You know in the future people will be swapping parts from one to another, so as a reference it will be nice. Also shows you the difference in working on them. How things are arranged, stuff like that. I know I've watched all the videos I can but even then, you don't know how it compairs to another one till their side by side/top on bottom...

[@scottbeverly1804]

I just got notified, all parts are available, Hobby Tower has made the correct decision, by keeping ARRMA afloat and going! Remember, Don"t Just Bash Blast!

[@MrSteveESQ]

Love the music you use on your review videos.

[@NordicRC]

Great information and review. Thumbs up!

[@xKINGRAVEN87]

Hey man, you would know about this more than anybody else but i'm having trouble deciding between this and the kraton. In the end im going to have it with traditional dish truggy wheels and a traditional style truggy body and I want it to have decent ground clearance. Would the talion be too low slung to compete with a traditional truggy? Or would the kraton be more suitable? Just wish there was more shock mounting options. The talion looks speed-bred the rear shock are really almost laid out. Any advice would be great.

[@drog343]

Nice review, I didn't have much interest in this car since I already have a Kraton now, but it would be nice having a similar platform assigned for different purposes (also doesn't hurt that you could service and maintain your fleet from roughly the same pool of parts). I might have to reconsider, I want to explore other types first, but it's a definite maybe, can't argue with the value though.

[@bigdaddyd82vapes92]

Very well done VAS!! I feel like xmas has come early for me.. Rich at #thercnetwork putting out a couple of Top notch videos in the same week as you!! Then Live Rc had the IC euros.. omg I'm in Rc KZbin NERD HEAVEN!!! Thank you for bringing us some really excellent content!!.....as usual....

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Fantastic final review, I always liked this Truggy, you bashed it hard and it handled well, brilliant video my friend 👍😊👍

[@plowboyh6054]

The only problem I have had with it was my fault a very hard landing on the wing broke the part on the diff case where the back is braced quick fix added wheely bar all is well.

[@chrischupp9760]

I like the stock servo. Arrma builds em right

[@sagerdood]

They really do... amazing qaulity for the money

[@STEVOD313]

This is definitely a good rig, it was between this or the v3 Kraton n I went with the Kraton but I’m still gonna probably pick one of these up, great review Vas!

[@STEVOD313]

Kevin Talbot hey brotha good to see ya, u doing some research on the arrma u might get (get the v3 Kraton) 😂

[@jacklin694]

Great review

[@warrena1874]

I have a notorious and a senton an Now looking for another arrma vehicle. I have my eyes on a Typhon or Talion. If you had to choose one, which one would you get the most out of.

[@trentmarlowe7655]

Spot on about this rig Vas. 👍

[@cheezburger264]

I want to see a review on the redcat racing camo x4, or the senton 3s blx please and thank you Vas.

[@afrog2666]

ARRMA LIVES! :D That means green light for me to get an outcast!

[@kevinbreaux6512]

I would really love to know what parts are different from the v1, v2, and v3. I have the version 1 and would like to convert the upgraded parts to it. Is this possible?

[@facehunter504]

Getting the Talion next.. wish I had gotten the Talion over my Kraton v3. Still may trade someone for one.

[@LunchBox504]

You can turn your kraton into the talion, with a couple part changes!

[@daylight5085]

Christ, I know exactly where that first shooting location was in Keillor East! Major Déjà Vu there...

[@whiteyguitar666]

I got the v3 kraton now the diffs are on way out, will the v4 kraton diffs fit ?

[@milet5320]

Hey Vas, If you had to choose one which will it be, and why. ? Talion or Kraton ;) Love your work dude. 👍

[@khellendrose360]

I used to have a Talion v2 untill it was stolen. Now im thinking of getting the Outcast, any issues with it?

[@AB-80X]

No. Just a very different rc.

[@neirboca]

What is the best way to buy arrma now? I got a typhoon in 2015 from today hobbies.

[@rcsendandblast1579]

I'm down with Arrma Got one need more 😎👍.

[@kaizen7852]

Aussie RC.... i have a weird problem i wish u can help. my old esc caught on fire.. i had the new one stock blx. 185 now it was all running smooth and good until a week i started to had an issue i put 4s battery or 6s battery it give me the power just for a couple a seconds and then it losses its power like the batteries is empty.... and its not empty! i have many batteries any suggestion?

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Have you figured out what the problem was? I had a similar issue. Put in a new motor and all is good again.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Yes 80mph massive oversize motor and rebranded max6 that would be a nice setup :P

[@AB-80X]

Just change the pinion. This easily runs 80+ with a big pinion on 6S and the stock electronics. They are already 74 mph capable with the extra pinion in the box and a good 6S LIHV pack.

[@JapanRCAdventuresS]

I like your thinking here!!! Ive got a Max 6 and custom 8S TP motor waiting for my Talion :) Made to order Just Bash It Rc chassis and 24mm hexes in case I want to run my Xmaxx tires lol!! Do you brother there are no rules here!!

[@ELValenin]

@@AB-80X what is LIHV???

[@AB-80X]

@@ELValenin High voltage lipo. Stick a pair of these in it. www.lrp.cc/en/product/antix-by-lrp-6400-graphene-114v-lihv-45c-lipo-car-hardcase/ It'll run like a raped ape. They are awesome cells.

[@WeAreN1nja]

@10:39 ARRMA: "...Challenge accepted." *Releases Infraction and Limitless on the same day*

[@calebreeve8694]

I live on an acreage in canada, and have a few dirt jumps, a gravel driveway, and some grass. Any suggestions for a Arrma car? I already have an e-Revo 2.0, but want to try Arrma on for size. I would like some feedback. Thanks

[@longboardguy]

Caleb Reeve hello another 🇨🇦 here. I would definitely try out an Arrma Talion they handle so well. They are fast and powerful it will power threw grass like nothing. Really though if your looking for an ultimate truck for your acreage a Xmaxx is an amazing truck that can do it all with power and speed and it’s tough! But ya the Talion gets my vote or the Kraton would be great probally also

[@calebreeve8694]

How about the outcast, would that fit my needs? I’ve heard it has amazing tires

[@AB-80X]

Caleb Reeve What do you mean by amazing tyres? It depends on what you need them to do. Sounds like the Kraton is more what you're looking for. It will run the grounds you describe and jump much better than the Talion or even the Outcast. The Outcast is not that well balanced for jumping as it tumbles pretty easily, and the Talion simply do not have the suspension for it. The Talion rides surprisingly low, thus will not be that great in grass. It sounds like you need sort of a jack-of-all-trades and the Kraton is exactly that. It will even run well with the wheels from the Nero and Outcast. Just install a smaller pinion. As far as the Xmaxx go? Stay far, far away from that massively overpriced hunk of junk. You'll need to often replace the steering servo, the motors and esc's burn out, and the bearings are terrible. If you want to go largescale, look into the new Redcat R5 or Losi XL-E. They both come with much better electronics than the horrid Xmaxx.

[@calebreeve8694]

My dad has an X-Maxx, and he loves it. It is just out of my price range. I’m just worried that if I get a kraton, I am essentially buying an e-revo

[@AB-80X]

Caleb reeve Well, there are of course similarities, but that goes for the Outcast as well. They are all monster trucks, with the Outcast having a shorter wheelbase than the E-Revo and the Kraton having one that is longer. The Outcast is taller than the E-Revo and the Kraton is lower. If your jumps are not too big, the Talion can of course work for you. It's a shame the Nero has been discontinued, because that would have been a perfect fit. But at the end of the day, all three will work one way or the other. None of them are exactly like the E-Revo.

[@stevewest7260]

Noticed you always comment on the connections. XT-90 vs. T-plug Saying the Xt-90 is better. Correct me if I'm wrong. Look at both connections, there both 10 gauge copper your soldering to. So in fact there is no difference in connectivity (can't be 10 gauge to 10 gauge there's no difference)). Just a different style plug.

[@pip6069]

Nice review, shame about the body. Here in the Perth MASS Hobbies have a fair stocking of parts and helpful service.

[@oimate3]

What would you choose if you could only have one. Talion 2018 or Outcast 2018?

[@AB-80X]

That would depend on the main usage. They are very different. But the Outcast will definitely do a greater variety of things than a Talion.

[@oimate3]

Yeah I went with the outcast. Came in yesterday!

[@AB-80X]

Dusty Congrats If you ever want to do some speed runs, get a set of these Road Crushers and a big pinion. They are incredible wheels. www.sweepracingusa.com/Monster-Trucks-SRC_c_35.html

[@butibader1100]

I’m planning on getting my first arrma and I want to know what the best arrma Basher is

[@AussieRCPlayground]

The Kraton is the best "all-rounder" in the fleet. It's the "Jack of all trades" and can be tuned to handle almost any application.

[@Bogyver78]

I love my kraton.. I swapped to 500k center diff fluid, and it handles much better on the street.

[@facehunter504]

Buti Bader i have the Kraton v3, Typhon V2 and Outcast V3.. if I could do it over again I’d get the Talion over the Kraton any day. The Talion can be a basher or speed, I’d def go with the Talion trust me.

[@AB-80X]

First thing's first. What surface do you run on most? This is what determines what will work the best. Also, what kind of bashing do you like? Park bashing etc. or do you do bashing with a lot of jumps. do you like long wheelies , tumbling the rc around and so on? As a pure fun basher you can tumble around, I find the Outcast to be the better RC. And if you want to go out and do some speed runs, simply get some Talion wheels and a big pinion. While I'll agree with Vas that the Kraton is a very nice jack-of-all-trades that does many things pretty good, I think it's a bit like a Swiss army knife. It does many things pretty good, but nothing really well. I personally think the Kraton is best at home as a park basher where the Outcast and Nero are much better as rough, hard bashers. And as I said, if you want to go 70+ with an Outcast or Nero on occasion, get the wheels for the job and a big pinion. Both trucks are definitely capable of it. At the end of the day, you need to look at them and think about what will make you smile. This is as much about looks and emotion as anything else. A stadium truck might be the dogs for many things, but I hate the look, and they don't give me the "fizz". My most treasured Arrma? The Typhon. I simply like buggies more than anything. It might not do park bashing on grass as well as a Kraton as it will eat up the batteries and run hot, and it's definitely more challenged on the big jumps and a BMX track than a Nero or Outcast, not to mention that it does not do wheelies particularly well. But I don't care, it looks like a buggy is supposed to look and it just makes me smile. And take it out in an area with hardpack and medium sized jumps, and it'll leave the rest of the 6S Arrma cars for dead. Oh, and as far as stability goes? It will give the Talion a run for its money when it comes to stability and top end speed. As a final word of comfort. Don't worry, it's a non-issue that will solve itself over time. Before you know it, you'll have a second and a third Arrma 6S. You'll end up like many of us, with different rc cars for different purposes.

[@BlackMetalRC85]

this is a nice Car!

[@TwistedApex]

What about a Typhon BLX review?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I did a Typhon V1 review when it was first released and haven't had one since. Hopefully I'll get an updated version in the future.

[@TwistedApex]

Aussie RC Playground Nice! Looking forward to it

[@michaellamotte6449]

Nice review do more

[@zubuxstein]

The servo complaint is the same deal as the differential shims deal. I lost count how many dumbasses are asking about shimming the diff cause they have read of premature failure and so on. When I have had mine for over a yr now and running strong w stock servo and diff. Only thing I did, stiffer shock oil and sway bars.

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

So which is the better basher, Talion or Kraton?

[@cheezburger264]

ArielsSmartyPants both great choices of you have the money.

[@AB-80X]

Kraton

[@hayro1088]

Can you race this?

[@onemansvideos2134]

It's been awhile

[@AB-80X]

Sorry to hear. You need to get out more then...

[@taevy12]

Sir, why you never review Traxxas ?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

That company has it's morals all wrong and has been hurting the hobby industry for many years. I will not support a company that hinders the progress of this hobby with its politics and malicious agenda.

[@taevy12]

Aussie RC Playground fair enough

[@TonysRcTechboom]

@@AussieRCPlayground ,well said my friend, 👍👍👍

[@joov80]

Best comment I've ever read about that company! Much respect Vas! 🤛

[@AB-80X]

Aussie RC I''ve not been part of the whole Traxxas thing ever, and I don't care much for their products or prices. But would you care to elaborate? I don't say this to seed any kinds of doubts, as I'm quite sure you're spot on, seeing what Traxxas has to offer. But I'm very much out of the loop on this one, so a bit of info would be much appreciated.

[@courtneysavard4350]

What does anyone think about racing it

[@AB-80X]

Against what? There are no classes for it. And you mean taking it to a track where you would normally race 1/8 buggies? Forget it. It's a fun runner with high speed capabilities. If you take that and a Typhon to an RC track, the Typhon will outperform the Talion with ease.

[@jayd8350]

I just love the porn music you use lol

[@AussieRCPlayground]

LoL. Porn music? What are you hearing? 🤔

[@AB-80X]

Aussie RC I think he thinks your background music is a bit like the music used in 80's porn flicks.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Never thought of it that way, I just hear a backing track. Goes to show how much porn I've watched in my time... Not much, it seems. 😒

[@ajlukelepuke]

Horizon owns Aarma now? Great! The vehicle pricing will increase $150-$200.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Nonsense. They would be shooting themselves in the foot if that happens.

[@ajlukelepuke]

@@AussieRCPlayground Horizon has somehow built an RC empire while shooting themselves in the foot. Feet is more appropriate. Aarma prices will go up, quality will go down. How many Losi vehicles do you own or have reviewed?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I've reviewed 3 Horizon Hobby products and one was a Losi. Raising prices and dropping quality will not likely happen. Why acquire a brand only to destroy it? They will likely change a couple of things like the radio, for example, but that should be about it. Unless you or I have a crystal ball, it's going to be impossible to predict anything beyond that. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens...

[@AB-80X]

You are dead wrong. They are now cheaper than they ever were.

[@brookecarrillo2654]

Da da da dam i won't one

[@RCbashingtheKRATON]

Little late for review,,,,been out for ages...

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Really? Wasn't aware my opinion had used by date. Thanks for the heads up...

[@Danskeren81]

Aussie RC Playground Your reviews are the best. Takes time to run a RC car many times and evaluate it properly.

[@AB-80X]

Uhm it's a 2018 model. How can that have been out for ages seeing that we are still in 2018? Here's a well known fact for a lot of us, but apparently you missed it. If you want to do a proper review, you need to use things for more than a month. You need to live with it and experience it. So many reviews in everything from magazines to youtube videos, are not worth the time due to the fact that they are too shallow. You don't learn much about an RC and its support etc after a bloody week or two. A good review is not about being first, it's about being objective and thorough.

[@splashdance9107]

do a give away on arrma out cast