Arrma Vorteks | How to Convert to 17mm Hex

[@manski209]

Thank you for sharing, i'm gonna add these hexes to my Vorteks and Big Rock

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! Glad I could help!

[@spc4brownie]

This just solved an issue my son kept hitting with his big rock. I was sitting here wishing I could just give him a set of my proline holeshots I have for my truggy. Well, when my package from lumidave arrives I will be able to do just that!

[@RoadsideRC]

Awesome! Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@bradfarabaugh2312]

Really enjoy your videos man!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@JesseBMotors]

I just ordered this stuff to do this to my big rock. I’m doing the metal end way.

[@RoadsideRC]

Awesome! The 14mm is OK - but I really like going 17mm!

[@christiansrcs7789]

What’s up Jesse b motors

[@peteg7446]

Awesome, I just bought my Vorteks. Ran it at my local track. Was looking to get some track tires for it. Now I can just use my buggy spares or even my truggy tires lol.

[@RoadsideRC]

That is EXACTLY where I was headed with this. Rain cancelled the racing this weekend, otherwise I would be at the track right now!

[@rudydye2654]

Is it pretty easy to take the hexes off? My brother wants to upgrade his tires, but has already spent a good amount of money on new road tires for the arrma senton. So if he were to do the upgrade, he would want to be able to take them off easy in order to put his road tires on as well. It seems it would be inconvinient if we got the end pieces. I feel like the hot racing adapters would be easier to do on and off. What do you think?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes - agree that the Hot Racing adapters would be easier to go back and forth with.

[@LiquidXiron]

Very nice man, loved it.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks a ton!

[@dutch1800]

Yep, Jennys RC and $50 and you're in business 👍👍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Exactly!

[@benganz7944]

Awesome video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! What’s the screw size that you put in the middle?

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad the video was helpful. I am sorry, but I don't remember the exact size of the screw.

[@RoadsideRC]

You might be able to look up the exact size on an Arrma exploded diagram for the Typhon 3S.

[@calleyhoov]

I've seen a lot of people say you need the Typhon turnbuckles as well. Is that necessary or just what's shown here?

[@RoadsideRC]

You need those if you are swapping the control arms to make the truck wider. I am not widening it here, just changing the hex.

[@KoreaRCFilm]

Awesome man

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@3SonsRC]

Nice work, I didn't know you can do this with all Arrma parts. Curious how much these parts were. But yeah M2C makes a kit for $40 but as you said it does add 5mm. My thought is though... Adding a 5mm will be pretty close to the dimensions of what a 3s 1/10 scale Talion would be, and some would like to see a 1/10 scale Talion.... I don't know, just a thought. Great video brother

[@RoadsideRC]

That is a good point - some folks do like to widen their vehicles. I really don't like running extended hexes on a basher for durability reasons. Extending the hex just adds additional strain to that hub.

[@3SonsRC]

@@RoadsideRC agreed on the potental for Dammage, 5mm is usually not much risk and even 10mm is max I would ever go. I would never touch 15-20mm but some offer it.

[@bigmusclerc5967]

Thanks for that information 👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Happy to help!

[@philthyco1]

Nice! Dynamite, Duratrax and IMEX make some good 14mm wheels

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes! The options for 14mm wheels has really gotten better over the last few years.

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

Great video! Thanks for the info 👍🍻

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@coledaddy818]

This is the video I've been looking for. I have 3 typhon 3s and wanna swap the hubs on one to my vorteks. So am I correct on everything swapping right over without needing to order anything else. Sizes etc should fit?

[@RoadsideRC]

Swapped over just perfect. All using stock Arrma Typhon 3S parts

[@coledaddy818]

@@RoadsideRC awesome thanks man. I'll start on it tomorrow. Any recommendations on a cheapish motor and ESC to make a buget 100mph typhon lol

[@RoadsideRC]

Should be able to get there with stock 6S Arrma electronics...

[@secureprivacy2080]

The Typhon tire would be a good one for all around . I used the senton tire on my vortex really liked it so I would bet the Typhon are bettev

[@RoadsideRC]

I bet you are right. Not sure good the Typhon tire would look though.

[@secureprivacy2080]

@@RoadsideRC well I would hope it's about performance not looks but I also get what you are saying I used them on my kiaju and Maxx they look stupid but performance is good

[@armandito7383]

So Thyphon S3 is best part car what the Vorteks?, I want buy Vorteks but if is more strong the Thyphon, please tell me

[@RoadsideRC]

Both the Typhon and Vorteks are really good vehicles. I was doing the 17mm hex swap because of the wheels and tires I wanted to run.

[@seanclarke8725]

So if I don't have Typhon driveshafts I just need to buy the axles right?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes, you can use just those stub axles at the end.

[@KhaXaL]

2:57 Hey man, is that an m2 countersunk? How long does it need to be? Thanks in advanced!

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes - countersunk. Length - not 100% sure. Somewhere in the 8-10mm range.

[@KhaXaL]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks!

[@NoneyaBusiness-b9r]

The wheel will not help hold the 2mm set screw in place. It is exposed on final assembly and can backout. This conversion does not work on all 3s arrma vehicles. Example: Vandetta bearing hubs will not allow you to use 17mm axel stubs bc the inner bearing is recessed further apart than the other bearing hubs.

[@RoadsideRC]

Hi there! Actually...this seemed to work great. Never had an issue at all. Maybe I got lucky with the specific wheels I ran.

[@GreatLakesRC]

Typhon hex's work great 👍 wish Arrma would use them on the 4s trucks. Maybe they will once they upgrade them with the Spektrum electronics

[@RoadsideRC]

I do wonder if a refreshed 4S line would come with them. That would be awesome.

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

You would think the 4s line wouldve been the first to employ them

[@fergsrcenjoyinglife352]

What wheels can you put on it and if you put a bigger wheel on it will it cuase the motor to get to hot?

[@RoadsideRC]

I am going with a set of Pro-line Badlands - video will be out Sunday morning! Taller tire typically will lead to a little more heat.

[@Mapantz1]

Hi Troy! Do you have a part number to the bit you're pointing to at 2:01 ? I was just going to buy those and swap them out of my Vorteks shafts. Is it AR310905 by any chance?

[@RoadsideRC]

I am not sure the part number without looking them up in the exploded diagram. It might be these: amzn.to/2Vj0Ka9

[@Mapantz1]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks bud! That's definitely the part I need. 👌

[@johnenglish5082]

Hi since you don’t ship to the uk 😫 can you tell me the part number for the pins please

[@RoadsideRC]

I think you might be confused as to who I am. I don't sell parts. There are links for all of the parts in the video description. The part numbers are with those links.

[@fergsrcenjoyinglife352]

Quick question whatdo you think about extended 17mm wheel drives and hex nuts ? Hope i worded it corectly .

[@RoadsideRC]

I'm not a fan of extended hexes. I feel it puts too much strain on the hub and causes more breaks.

[@fergsrcenjoyinglife352]

@@RoadsideRC thank you .

[@trainday]

what about the tires the moes for sale usually say 12mm is that the with of the tire?whats the titr model no. thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

The Vorteks comes with 14mm hexes stock. This was converting it to 17mm hex. I then put different tires on it later that use a 17mm hex.

[@trainday]

I know but I’m not finding tire / wheel combos with 17 mm most say in description 12 mm I want to do the conversion but I need the correct tires

[@RoadsideRC]

@@trainday I used these: amzn.to/3HIA0Eo Pro-line offers changeable hex to use 12mm, 14mm, or 17mm.

[@DiscoTekka23]

Where in the uk can I buy these parts? I want to do this to my vorteks.

[@RoadsideRC]

I'm sorry - I am unfamiliar with the UK sellers.

[@DiscoTekka23]

@@RoadsideRC ok no worries. Thank you for the reply

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

The only other company i know that used 14mm was redcat, the trmt10e used them before

[@RoadsideRC]

Good catch! I never owned that truck, but heard good things about it.

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

@@RoadsideRC i think the new released version has 12mm but originally the first model has 14mm, i almost got one instead of my senton 3s v3, but i wanted to just walk in and buy one and walk out and i couldn't find one, or the team associated rival

[@chesterlynch8435]

How big of a tire can you put on it ?

[@RoadsideRC]

As big as you want - just watch for body rub and motor overheating.

[@drivenrc]

I got the duratrax bandito street tires for it. 14mm hex. I’m still waiting on my offset

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I'll be interested to hear how the Bandito tires work for it.

[@cminbust6]

I be hearing people blowing 1 or more of the bandito tires on these vorteks

[@drivenrc]

@@cminbust6 I’ve had no issues with the ones I got. They grip great!

[@ShadeTree_RC]

i need to do this to my db pro

[@RoadsideRC]

Is it 14mm also? I thought it came 17mm?

[@LesAdventuresdeschtisNomade]

super 👌 cool 😎

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@maximumrpm1868]

👍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@thomashernandez4027]

Yikes the parts for that convention pretty high like 60-80 bucks. Just get the m2c racing convention for 42 bucks.

[@RoadsideRC]

With this route, you also have spare driveshafts, etc.

[@16adrianrico]

Part # for screw @2:53? Help!?

[@RoadsideRC]

It is this one: amzn.to/3eBWppv

[@16adrianrico]

@@RoadsideRC thank you!

[@lukespiteri8908]

Are 3x8mm Good ?

[@russellupkes8263]

Troy are the 17mm better than swapping to 12mm? I’d like to try racing my Vorteks. I would be running against one other Vorteks and SCT. Thank you.

[@Eric78360]

My next move, I already have the tires just need the rest..

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I hope this helps.

[@Houleigan]

Put paddle tires on it and throw it at some mud!

[@RoadsideRC]

I'm on it! We have a beach trip coming in July - paddle tires would be fun!

[@Houleigan]

@@RoadsideRC Beach would work too! Awesome can hardly wait!

[@njohnsonII]

What kind of maintenance do you plan on doing after bashing on the beach?

[@RoadsideRC]

I wash it down as soon as I get back - when washing my feet of sand, wash the truck also. Get all of that sand and salt water off of it.

[@Houleigan]

@@RoadsideRC Same if fresh water beach! LOL! Just not as much salt!