World’s Best Affordable ⅛-Scale Basher? ARRMA Typhon 4x4 Mega 550 Electric Buggy Review | RC Driver

ARRMA RC continues to release products to fill every need in RC. Their latest addition to their line-up is the ARRMA Typhon 4x4 Mega 550 Electric Buggy. Viewers of the channel may recall we’ve reviewed the ARRMA Typhon 4x4 3S a while ago and loved the performance of the ⅛-scale buggy. Well, the Mega is built off the same platform and minor changes were made to it’s features and an electronics swap was performed to make this a much more affordable buggy to get into. The ARRMA Typhon 4x4 Mega 550 is a brushed motor buggy, but don’t worry, it’s electronics package still packs a punch that entry-level RC enthusiasts will enjoy. Off-road buggies are a ton of fun to drive and this platform handles great for any level of driver. Want to get into RC with something super affordable, quick, nearly completely ready to run and with great performance? You’ll need to see everything the ARRMA Typhon 4x4 Mega 550 has to offer in our informative and educational review.
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[@sixxftundr]

I literally just bought this and came to your video. I am re-entering the RC buggy scene again since I was a teen (47 now) Very insightful

[@rcdriver]

Welcome back!

[@zzaher91]

So nice to see something so fast and durable for affordable price!...when I was a kid something like this @ local hobby barn would run you 350 bucks knowing they were ripping you off ...appreciate rc builders finally breaking that nasty trend

[@bimmerlife5452]

This RC hands down the best buggy I bought I have 15 RCs 3s 4s 6s this 1/8 scale handles amazing I actually enjoy it more then my other faster RCs I have

[@richardcarr6493]

cuz its fast enough to NOT break parts and being 1/8 scale helps lm sure :) l hate that my apartment can look like a RC boneyard some times

[@trevorgoodman2323]

Man Arrma is just killing it so much with all of there RC now

[@amaurymartinez6818]

Do you the Mega version??

[@trevorgoodman2323]

No I don't but I really want one, it's a great platform to upgrade, I do have the ARRMA granite voltage 2wD and the Arrma Big Rock V3 and am about order the Arrma Vortex

[@amaurymartinez6818]

@@trevorgoodman2323 ohhh great 👍, I’m new into this, I like the arrma typhon for the price, but some people says in the comments don’t like because it’s brushless

[@trevorgoodman2323]

That's so cool trust me you will love this hobby, and yes the TYPHON has a brushed 550 12t motor so it's not as fast as the brushless version but I personally feel it's one of the best beginner rc cars. Everything is waterproof, it ls 1/8 scale and it comes with a battery too, I highly recommend it

[@amaurymartinez6818]

@@trevorgoodman2323 thank u bro

[@ssrc30]

Looks great for new drivers, or experienced drivers who're afraid of breaking things.

[@NiclasHorn]

Tip regarding Clips :) i use small colored cable ties on my clips, you gett a good grip then removing them, and you dont loose track of them thanks to the color of the cable tie :) i have yellow and red / light red cable ties for my clips :)

[@vinnyavalanche]

Thought I invented this last week. Thanx for ruining it.

[@logancosandier3958]

I did want an eighth scale buggy, but now I know which one I definitely want!

[@TrashCanNinja87]

Get the 3s.

[@logancosandier3958]

@@TrashCanNinja87 I don't use lipos

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@TrashCanNinja87 agreed

[@TrashCanNinja87]

@@logancosandier3958 why?

[@logancosandier3958]

@@TrashCanNinja87 I am thirteen and the only one in my family that has a slight idea of how to use lipos, and once I know how to use them, immediately I will be getting the e Revo 2.0

[@zippycfpv3619]

That buggy is planted on every landing!! Nice buggy to bash!!!

[@JMOSORT]

I think traxxas is getting even more nervous, since ARRMA surpassed their fastest vehicle, and now ARRMA made the real affordable deal, and fun typhon, go ARRMA

[@mjuratich1]

They did what? Came up about 20 mph short. Now ,do you really believe Traxxas isn't going to answer back. That's the beauty in all of this.arrma forces Traxxas to step up their game. Everyone wins.pressure is on everyone,even redcat

[@JMOSORT]

@@mjuratich1 lol funny you said everyone, the only ones I don't see stressing is AE, SERPENT, and TLC

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@mjuratich1 infraction has hit over 100 in stock form, personally and different guys on fb

[@JMOSORT]

@@codenamethecleaner7519 yeah man is so cool so ARRMA SO FREAKING COOL

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@Mostima115 traxxas serves and radios are just as bad lol

[@jda79]

I just picked one up myself and man it's a blast! Mine came with the STL3 tho not the STX2. My first rc car in a long time

[@jeremysweat8565]

I just got one today it's awesome I'm glad I got one.

[@JUICY_TIME]

Sweet it is perfect for beginners low to the ground and won't flip easy, so kids or adults wont get frustrated🍻👍 great stuff😉

[@Xander543]

I have that but converted to 4s brushless and got 60+mph

[@glarson2856]

Great review of this buggy! Getting back into RC at 43 with my 9 year-old. My last RC many years ago was an Team Associated RC10L haha. This seems like a great entry level for us to play around with. Do you know if this can easily be converted to a brushless motor?

[@binix5174]

If you wanted to convert it to brushless you would have to replace the motor and the ESC. It wouldnt be too hard in terms of replacing the parts, but it would be pricy.

[@east_ldnrc1378]

Upgrading to brushless change the spur gear to the 0.8mod with the 0.8mod pinion gear

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

Same 😂. 42 yrs old just getting back into it with my 7 yr old! What car did you end up going with?

[@redbeardrc1452]

Looks like your boys had a blast with this buggy! I actually prefer this body over the 3s BLX version. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rcdriver]

They did! The green is pretty cool, but the camera blows out the green color. It looks so much better in person.

[@martindalton2101]

Great review.I am going to get my son one for Christmas 👍

[@WereWolfNights]

I turned it into a brushless Castle sidewinder 3/motor combo with a traxxas iD 5000mah 3s LiPo

[@nobbystyles4807]

im coming back into it as an old school 1/10th scale dirt racer so im gonna hit up the brushless version i think. it looks awesome though

[@diegosti]

I bought 2 of them 2020 for my 2 daughters! Still in the box, I will use them around 2027

[@cdarknessfalls26]

I just love your videos your so informative you get right to the point an jarking the chain your stright forward I like that man your awaome an i love arrma

[@cheeseballs9726]

I was originally going to get the senton because I was afraid of breaking the shocks on the Typhon, But now Im Absolutely getting the Typhon

[@jasondearden1394]

Great review thanks Greg

[@rcdriver]

It was a fun test session. Only problem is there is one Typhon Mega and I have twins. I bet you can figure out how that goes. My Typhon 3S may have to be converted to a Mega.

[@ELValenin]

@@rcdriver Why not convert the mega to a 3s? :D

[@sylvainster30]

Great review Greg 👍🏼 it really looks like an awesome entry level buggy, the 3S seems to be for more experienced drivers 😏 ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@rcdriver]

When I had my boys drive the two, the 3S was just too much for them. The Mega was perfect all around for them.

[@sylvainster30]

RCDriver_Online could someone upgrade the mega with brushless? Are the diffs the same? Would be nice after they get used to brush power

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@sylvainster30 Be aware that a blx esc and motor alone is probably going to cost at least $100. Add all the other blx upgrades and you're looking at quite an investment. Also if you want slow, the 3s version can do that too if it comes with the same transmitter as this.

[@sylvainster30]

Nobody No One yup very aware of that, but would be a great upgrade once you get used to brush power with 2s lipo ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@sylvainster30 How about getting used to brushless 2s power cut in half?

[@jasonshawaga3413]

Looks like a great handling entry level RC.

[@rcdriver]

Yeah, you can pretty much drive this full throttle over jumps and it takes off and lands perfectly. So easy to drive.

[@PopalongRC]

these are great cars ... we had great fun with ours at the weekend

[@hyperhelis4313]

Rock on Arrma! Thats awesome! Thanks for the heads up👊😁

[@bassebassesen2254]

Another fantastic buggy, who would have thought 🤣

[@PaddyPatrone]

Please test a Hobao Hyper VS or VS2 as a beginner buggy.

[@aaroncook9912]

Not a bad buggy at all! I’d like to see you convert a slash to buggy and then compare it to the typhon!

[@JMOSORT]

Traxxas will never do that

[@aaroncook9912]

JMO OPS yeah I get what ur sayin but I’m saying do a “backslash” conversion

[@aaroncook9912]

JMO OPS if you look up “backslash conversion” it’s actually pretty cool, I did it to mine

[@JMOSORT]

@@aaroncook9912 oh I build one not long ago, because traxxas won't do one

[@aaroncook9912]

JMO OPS oh okay 👌

[@joseCalderon1976]

Even for a beginner adult. The 3s version is only $80 more. Or get a granite BLX 4x4 (I know different vehicle) for $250 currently on sale, which is only $30 and it's way faster than this at 50mph. That's what I would do and did actually. And you can still find some of the granites with the TTX300 3-CH radio too. Bam. I got lucky and found mine like that at the LHS

[@nobodynoone3428]

Exactly. Anyone hoping to eventually make this equal to a 3s Typhon is looking at a minimum investment of $370 to complete. It just doesn't make sense to buy this unless a person wants it as it is and never plans on upgrading.

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@nobodynoone3428 Or maybe for their small kid. Like a 6 year old or something. Even then it's not a good deal honestly.

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@joseCalderon1976 You can make the blx go about 15mph if it has the Spektrum system, but that still may be too fast for some.

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@nobodynoone3428 Yeah you have a point there. Typhon 3s or granite BLX for the win over the Typhon brushed.

[@joseCalderon1976]

@@nobodynoone3428 $370? . The 3s Typhon is $299 brand new 😁

[@Maxim_mks]

Der Wagen ist voll geil👍

[@rodpolice]

I’m sorry man, but I have to say it.... this “spektrum” system is the worst radio gear I tested in my life... no joke about it. It gets SUPER laggy once the vehicle starts to get far. I’ve had 4 of this systems and they all did the same, warranty claims and just came to the conclusion that the system is junk. Don’t get this thinking you can bind it to your existing Spektrum system, cause it’s not dsm/dsm2/dsmr compatible. Horizon is clearly cutting corners with this new radios. They should’ve stick to those Tactic radios they used to come with... they were really nice! Or at the very least, ship them with the Spektrum dx2e they used to come with! On the other hand, Arrma vehicles are nice and this buggy looks great! 👍

[@rodpolice]

PhilthyCo RC already did! Still pretty laggy, though. I swapped them with proper Spektrum or Futaba rx’s. The other “spektrum” gear I have them on 2 crawlers

[@MrStingraybernard]

THE NPC Yep they pretty much all suck, buy futaba

[@Revon-Feuer]

Some one gave me a 15 year old rc car that used a spectrum that ruined the hole vehicle

[@mikes062]

The problem is new people want "cheap rcs" and so the manufacturers have to cut corners somewhere. Obviously those of us that have been in the hobby a while know better but I read things all the time from beginners asking what's the best for the cheapest, while there are some good things out there for what we consider cheap, for the most part they have to figure out you get what you pay for. The sad thing is that the cheap stuff is what keeps a lot of new people from really getting into the hobby because of how bad it is, it sucks when you've been out running 5-10 minutes on your first or second day out and you break something. When I got into the hobby I just listened to someone who'd been in the hobby a while and was much happier than if I'd tried on my own. Most of my stuff has been used when I got it too, that's what has really helped me stay in the hobby.

[@fonicgaming6787]

rodpolice You kno dude, not everyone is having a bad experience with the stx2 radio. Some people have yes, and that’s okay. But I really think the problem is people are expecting way too much out of a ready to run radio that’s only meant to get you going. Do you expect them all to include a 200 dollar radio? I sure as hell don’t. And I have 2 STX2 radios and both work flawlessly so far. If you don’t like the radio replace it and move on, quit bitching about it.

[@RedRoxRc]

Great review. Looks awesome and prolly worth every penny!

[@rcdriver]

From our experience so far, you get great bang for the buck.

[@RedRoxRc]

Captain_Dirt are you serious? Calm down dude.

[@Daryl1016]

Total noob here: can you swap the brushed motor out for a brushless if you wanted?

[@3arrows426]

Yes you can but you would have to swap out the ESC for a brushless compatible ESC.

[@chowtm19]

Smooth Acceleration!

[@lsouki1118]

Hello. Which cheap brushless engine would you recommand to upgrade speed and keep original batteries. Thanks.

[@richardcarr6493]

AWESOME DEAL ALL AROUND great idea for any RC person !! l say hell ya upgrade later to brushless if ya want .Best way to not make your place look like a RC boneyard :) PS AND NO TRAXXAS TAX

[@baconmen5776]

i might consider getting it very detailed review

[@vu6886]

I have a 100c 2s lipo. Would that hurt the power system?

[@chrisneru6564]

I'm starting to get back into rc cars and wondering wether this of roader components like the motor, esc etc are upgradable to a more powerful setup to run 4-6s

[@michaelramsey82]

I believe it's a standard 550 size motor, so there's no reason you couldn't swap in a brushless setup. The rest of the car might not be strong enough to take 4S power, though.

[@DsicC]

At that point you could buy a 3s typhon/ big rock/granite/Mojave

[@kenyanr1]

@@DsicC Exactly

[@nobodynoone3428]

Cool idea, but not quite sure why someone would buy this over the 3s version. Spending the extra $80 is the way to go imo since it's the killer deal.

[@JMOSORT]

I seen that parents buy more the brushed version to their kids, extra 80 makes a big difference so if you look at the business and parents market this is a great deal

[@calebunderwood2833]

Kool tks

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@JMOSORT I get it. Some will buy it just because the price is lower and they don't know any better.

[@unorec1983]

I have 4 boys so if I got each kid or even just the older 2 one of these the 160 makes a difference. The other part alot of kids have 1 way to drive. And that is throttle full all the time

[@nobodynoone3428]

@@philthyco1 It would cost over $150 extra to turn this into a 3s blx and that's a low estimate. Retail prices would be over $200. That brings the total to $420 or more unless the upgrades are secondhand. Upgrading the 3s version would be much smarter. But if people have money to burn, then it's good I guess.

[@theirishaxe9405]

I love all my arrma rigs they're coming along way! Only thing I don't like about this one is plastic 48p spur gear

[@DaPandas_Rcs]

Same shocks as the senton mega? I destroyed a shock on my senton when i hit a rock jumping it😂

[@DsicC]

ouch!

[@tomb816]

Another great video. Would you mind sharing the location of this track? I live in the area (could tell by Ring's End logo) and that place looks like fun. Thanks.

[@999benhonda]

I got the mega Senton for my son. The speed/durability are great for kids...but sadly, a 12t 550 just isn't up to moving this size/weight of truck. The stock motor lasted 4 battery packs. The motor burnt up bad. I put in a traxxas titan 12t, with a heat sink and a fan...it will still start to smell if you run more than one pack back to back...and that is on a 65 degree day, on very short grass and pavement. There is absolutely no way these could ever do 30mph, when the motors burn up doing 20mph. Once the titan 12t gives up, I will have to put a mild brushless setup in it.

[@86ceo]

I'm in pretty much the same situation as you. Burned up the stock 550 on the third lipo pack. I just ordered a Titan, heatsink, & fan...but I have a funny feeling that setup won't last too long either. 550s are severely underpowered for these vehicles.

[@tomandrews5392]

It looks to be a absolute blast ...brushless upgrade would be the first thing done...great video..

[@tomandrews5392]

@Captain_Dirt that's a great idea... but I would like to reuse my 6s esc and 2650 truly motor this way but the cheaper one and implant what I have....all no cost to me for upgrade and can run 6s ....how is that mud muncher....

[@milkwinning]

Did you just.... reply to your own comment?

[@quabiloyoink]

@@milkwinning as you can see he responded to captain-dirt which is near the top and is blue I don’t see how Tom Andrews and captain dirt are alike maybe it’s just me idk

[@milkwinning]

@@quabiloyoink lol that was a year ago btw he actually replied to himself but idk what happenned lol

[@quabiloyoink]

@@milkwinning oh oops my bad

[@enilkja]

I am looking to get into the hobby, but it appears that 1/10th scale is what is most popular around me in terms of racing. Is there a comparable 1/10th model that is entry-level, but still upgradeable over time and easy to work on like this one? Many thanks.

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

This the same size as any 10 scale but buggies are scaled different so it's called 1/8 scale

[@enilkja]

Bash Master Flex Thank you so much. That helps a great deal.

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@philthyco1 ok put it next to a 8 scale truggy or MT it's way smaller

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@philthyco1 I was talking scale period, not racing cause I dont believe typhon is a race buggy by any stretch lol so I guess if you want to get all technical and feel you won then yay you

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

@@philthyco1 lol okkkkk 👌

[@TheEgb18c]

My typhon mega came in today ! It’s great so far ! , I need a 2s battery for it tho

[@WereWolfNights]

I turned it into a brushless sidewinder 3 esc/motor combo with a traxxas iD 5000mah 3s LiPo

[@TheEgb18c]

@@WereWolfNights dang it's been a year since I got the mega I'm on 6s and 8s typhon now haha

[@quabiloyoink]

@@TheEgb18c how long does the stock wall charger charge the stock battery?

[@TheEgb18c]

@@quabiloyoink too long , higher recommend the upgrade to 2s lipo and proper lipo charger

[@koiphish]

What's the runtime off the battery that comes with the buggy by default? I wouldn't mind picking this up for my 12-year-old son.

[@6ssam996]

koiphish around 30 minutes

[@SHARK1202X]

Depends on how fast you run it. 10-30 minutes

[@trevorlew578]

Looks great. I'm torn between the typhon and the granite. Do you think the granite would roll over a lot? Which is faster? I like the looks of the monster truck but I hate roll overs.

[@rcdriver]

The Typhon will have more performance handling. The Granite will handle rougher terrains.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Not bad for the price, don’t spend a ton upgrading it ,,just bash it and replace with stock parts

[@aggelosvelissarakos599]

U think I can make it go around 35-40 mph

[@vari.x2522]

Got a hobby wing max 10 lol

[@jstagzsr]

to me, the name "Typhon" was always associated with power and speed and strength and everything good you want a buggy to be.. i have a Typhon 6s v4. i absolutely love it. by far the best rc ive ever owned. other people may feel differently, but the Name TYPHON demands respect imo.. i was irritated that theres a 3s version. and even more super irritated that theres a brushed version. i feel like theyre using the name typhon to sell cheap rc's. Thats how i always felt about it.. But after watching this video ive changed my mind.. its cheaper, yes.. and its a slower brushed plastic version of the powerhouse we all know and love, but its still Arrma. they still put time and effort into it and made a good buggy.. and i would absolutely see myself buying this for my son.. I wanted to get him something 8th scale for a while but never did because thats a lot of power for someone whos only been in the hobby for a year or two and a 14th scale rc is the biggest hobby grade car he has.. thats an enormous upgrade from a cheap 14th scale to a massive 8th scale typhon 6s... But this thing right here i feel like is the PERFECT middle point between the two. i can absolutely see him (and many many other kids in similar situations) having a blast with this thing.. It appears to be a great car to learn the 8th scale platform with.. I think you may have just convinced me to grab one of these.. awesome vid man.

[@sl-br4rm]

Joshua Stagnitto The 3s is a great car but the brushed is just pathetic

[@norcalrc]

Yes

[@Jbzy3000]

Is this model able to run a 3s Lipo. I like the simplicity of the model

[@mikebowlin949]

Thinking of a first time rc car for my son ...this one or the Rustler xl-5 (?) ..which is faster /easier to drive/ etc in your opinion...thanks in advance

[@livinoffroad]

Based off my opinion, because I own both of these, the rustler is a fun truck and is a lot easier to work on and get parts for when it does break, the typhoon does have it pros though to considering it is 4 wheel drive making it a lot more capable Offroad and even on road, overall I would recommend the typhoon but it is a little bit more difficult to find parts for as it also has not been out as long as the rustler

[@mikebowlin949]

@@livinoffroad awesome thanks for the reply ...I was leaning for the rustler I think anyway. .. also in your opinion lol...xl-5 or vxl (?) ...does the xl-5 really go 35 mph ?..all the videos I've seen they only go 23-25 mph -_-

[@prismgames]

@@mikebowlin949 you need the upgraded pinion

[@mark.a.estrecho]

Hi RC Driver! Can it run on 3s LiPo batteries? Thank you!

[@tobylockhart7625]

I have a question. What is the average top speed of rock crawlers under $200? Are offroaders (trophy trucks or rock crawlers) under $200 even worth it? Thanks

[@Mini-z1994]

Depends really on the model, I've seen like 10 - 25 km/h out of most scale looking crawlers or trail crawlers / trail runners with standard brushed motors & rock racers. They can be sped up or slowed down via gearing or changing the esc & motor too a lower turn motor or a higher turn motor, or sensored brushless system if you can its worth sticking another 50 into your budget so you can get something that is better out of the box or buy some better equipment for said rc car or truck. like a proper lipo, new esc & charger like in the video further below on the HB toys trail runner. Also depends on what you are looking at when it comes too the trophy trucks/short course trucks. 1:18th scale one like the wltoys a969 & 969b is pretty quick out of the box & is great value for the money below 100 usd you can't go wrong really, maybe change too some thicker shock oil all around & buy the 540 motor capable esc & a better 2s lipo & just run it as it is otherwise. Quite punishing bashing video here, this truck is protected well from its bumper & body so it can take quite the abuse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHbdkHiledeqbKc Something like this hb toys with a larger 2s lipo would be a pretty decent beginner car for crawling as well, but it would ofc not keep up with something like a traxxas trx4 depending on the terrain, but its a good starter for the money if you look at the video reviews of them. www.banggood.com/HB-Toys-ZP1001-110-2_4G-4WD-Rc-Car-Proportional-Control-Retro-Vehicle-w-LED-Light-RTR-Model-p-1448623.html?rmmds=category&ID=41195&cur_warehouse=CN & with some mods you can make it do this which is pretty cool for under 250 usd if you skip the sound kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHvOhmuhpNSmmLc There are also rock racers like this that does depending on the battery between 20 - 45 km/h depending on the gear ratio & batteries used in testing, they usually have regular shocks instead of oil filled ones so it will be a bit bouncy when it comes too handling. www.banggood.com/Feiyue-FY03H-112-2_4G-4WD-Brushless-Rc-Car-Metal-Body-Shell-Desert-Off-road-Truck-RTR-Toy-p-1376223.html?rmmds=search Tomley rc garage also has a review on this which is another fairly slow but good crawler for the size for a forest trail or backyard running. www.banggood.com/MN-99-2_4G-112-4WD-RTR-Crawler-RC-Car-Off-Road-Buggy-For-Land-Rover-Vehicle-Model-p-1471939.html?rmmds=search&ID=233&cur_warehouse=CN

[@moleskine86]

Is it upgradable to brushless? If yes, can i fit a 1/10 brushless motor in it?

[@mjuratich1]

Look for a 4wd bandit in the future

[@JMOSORT]

Yeah right I spammed traxxas videos, everytime they came out with something new I would be like, so is it a new 4wd bandit? They never answered, got like 50 likes on of those comments

[@fcsthememe7987]

Nahh we already have the Rustler ;)

[@hudsonvalleywanderer11]

IMO get the typhon 3s if you got the extra cash. Lots of fun for the kids AND parents haha its plenty fast. I have the 6S its AWESOME but wayyyyy too fast for most young kids and also pricey at 500 with the additional cost of 6s batteries.

[@timm2096]

Motor seems to small. Either way would definitely swap out for a brushless kit then call it a day, hopefully however they didn’t make it to where you can’t use an 8th scale motor. Looks great could use some change ups. Tires Shock oil Motor Should be 100% after that. Buying one tonight.

[@Starkster50]

I have a question about my Arrma Typhon 3S I received yesterday from Amazon, the front wheels had had so much excessive movement I thought the factory didn't tighten them but they tight. I measure over a 1/4" of play as I was holding the steering still. I must have been the bearings or bearing hub, I have 3 other Arrma vehicles and none of them have slop like this and their used. Any ideas ? I just packed back up and going to exchange it out as it made no sense to try to find and fix a new $400.71 when it's brand new. It would been impossible to trim with any bump in the road making it change direction. I seen a fee videos lately where Arrma's QC hasn't been the best. It's smart to go over and the tightest of bolts and nuts. But now it'd smart to locate axle stub screws, check your slipper clutch setting, your gear mesh and diff fluids. That's a lot of work for a RTR car/ truck to avoid problems. I just wanted to if you ever come across the problem of excessive wheel play out of the box ?

[@butchmeister80]

Mines the same brand new just carried on with it

[@tS-gh9dj]

Hey would you tell me a good place to buy this because when I go on the websites like Horizon Hobby or HobbyTown they sell this but they only have like a couple of reviews of it on their website and I look up horizon hobby and they said on the refuse when I look it up the horizon hobby used to be really good but it’s really sucks now and I don’t know if I trust Amazon too much so could you just tell me a good place where I could get one of these online.

[@abelpaz5960]

You mentioned in the video that it can get 30 mph with optional gearing. What are exactly the gears needed for it to reach that speed? Do u know? Cool vid!

[@fedthegoon]

Did you ever find out what the gears where?

[@mankind8088]

Just put on bigger tires/rims

[@STEVOD313]

That green is beauty!

[@rcdriver]

It is!

[@fonicgaming6787]

Hey Greg, could you just drop in a mild brushless system in that buggy? Does it have the same motor mount as the 3s line?

[@fonicgaming6787]

To answer my own question, yes you can drop in a brushless system. I put a 3650 3200kv hobbywing system in it, just the motor and esc, I changed nothing else, and it’s actually pretty quick. I would suggest for people wanting to get this but in the fence for the blx version, if you want to get to know your rc buy this one. You can get all the 3s blx parts and upgrade when things break. That’s what I’m going to do. This is a great buggy!

[@27pugsly]

Fonic Gaming don’t bother asking him anything in the future he never answers unless maybe he gets a compliment or he knows you . Either way I’ll still watch and subscribe but don’t expect a return . Worse then getting the President!

[@johnsabolesky9361]

how do you think the 9t 570 mega motor would do in this car or the mega 550 granite truck? any difference of benefit running nimh?

[@getatme554]

How do I know what kind of battery would work with this rc ? I want to purchase a second battery to extend play time

[@pkopp830]

I just bought this exact car ARRMA 1/8 Typhon 4X4 V3 MEGA 550 Brushed Buggy RC Truck What battery could I use to increase power

[@LastReign]

They have two different model numbers listed on their website does anyone know the difference between them? Its ARA102694 and ARA4206V3 Update: I emailed arrma and they said the truck is the same but the ARA420 comes with a better remote

[@302BAGGER]

Arrma nation!!!!!

[@ironj100]

So how is the servo on it. It's not metal. That's what is holding back from wanting one.

[@rcdriver]

So far so good. My boys have been driving it mostly and they've beat the buggy up pretty good. It's not as fast as the 3S so there is a little less stress on the servo. Our only problem (after the video was made) is I didn't clean it after the last run through the puddles and now a few bearings are grinding. Time for a full tear down and cleaning.

[@ironj100]

KOOOOOOL THANKS FOR THE ANSWER. ALSO WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE REDCAT RACING CAMO ROCK RACER I HEARD ITS GREAT. HAS A 15g metal gear servo. I saw it take a beating on a video and nothing broke on it.

[@DoRC]

You're going to end up replacing the servo on just abojt any rtr eventually so I wouldn't worry about it. Now that crap tx......

[@dustinwoolsey3292]

Can be easily upgraded

[@ironj100]

Dustin Woolsey upgrading servo is not hard to do. I guess metal gears is always better. BUT THE SERVO WITH THIS BRUSHED TYPHON. IT SAYS IT CAN TAKE A BEATING STOCK. I DON T KNOW HARD TO PASS THIS BRUSHED TYPHON UP. IM NOT THAT REALLY INTO BRUSHLESS.

[@turtleweeb9979]

My friend has this

[@vinnyavalanche]

Where the hell is the bind and drive version of these cars I payed 300 dollars for a radio and I expect to be able to utilize. Paying a premium for a radio I'll throw in the trash annoys me to no end

[@psycotronn]

What's the car on the wall with the red wheels and multi colored body?

[@thercobsession7556]

Awesome video man , I was wondering I’m new to KZbin as a creator and would love to have someone like yourself to give me a honest review of our channel I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong any input is greatly appreciated thanks for the inspiration

[@rcdriver]

Best thing to do is just have passion for RC and shoot lots of videos. I took a quick look at your channel and you're on the right track. The more videos you do, the better you'll get. Watch other creators. Don't copy what they do, but use them as inspiration and convey your message in your own unique way.

[@danielmccrary9069]

I am curious if you can run a 7cell flat nimh in that battery tray, or does it have to be the hump pack?

[@billytcat]

You can make a flat fit, but a hump pack fits much better.

[@ziff247]

Great vid. I have to ask 3 years later, is it still the most durable bang for the buck entry level RC out there for $180?

[@markfowler4619]

Hey bud... a little late to the party. I'm 45, been out of the hobby for at least 25 years. Just got back in with my 9 year old boy... I did a pile of reading and research. We ended up with this same rig. I have to tell ya, this thing is rad. Affordable, but easily modified until your heart's content. Even out of the box, this thing rips. We got a handful of 2S batteries which really woke the rig up, and the next move will be brushless. For me, the journey was part of it. Any asshole can spend a pile of money and get the hottest gear... I purposely chose this setup so I could show my boy how to wrench and maintain his gear. Hope this helped. Good luck on your journey.

[@ziff247]

@@markfowler4619 thanks for the reply. Santa ended up getting my son the brushed version and he loves it! He's 6 so he doesn't need a speed demon. He's really gotten the hang of it and I even fitted an FPV camera on top so he can wear a headset and feel like he's driving the car all around the house like an obstacle course. I'm going to follow your advice and buy a couple 2S lipo packs so we have more burst current and probably longer run times. We also fitted a heatsink onto the motor for better cooling. I agree built not bought! I can't leave well enough alone so he's got the right sad to help him. I want to buy a big Arrma to drive around with him now :D happy new year

[@markfowler4619]

@@ziff247 thanks brother. You too. I'd love to hear more about the FPV set-up you guys have, sounds like a blast.

[@nlrcchannel3967]

Nice video

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi there, really great video, it pains me to say it.....really does man. I have to say I throughly enjoyed the video and I loved watching you're kids driving and bashing the heck out of them. It's actually a buggy that I could get into. You have definitely given me food for thought. It even looks good. Do they do this platform with say a pickup body or a truck body. I really know very little about arrma rc's. Anyoldhoo nice video.

[@nobodynoone3428]

Check out the Big Rock or the shorter Granite. They're similar to this.

[@27pugsly]

Mikey mike don’t bother asking he never returns!

[@petersboukis67]

What’s the best upgrade to get it up to 30 on 2S....the Nihm is ok, but it’s slow like I think my redcat volcano 18 v2 is faster on Nihm...I think 2s might get into the low 20s . What is the best spektrum battery for 2s bashing ? If want to go at least 30, what pinion do you recommend I go with on the motor ? I want to get it up to 30 mph at least so I’m not tempted to buy a blx100 system to upgrade to 3s bc I know that hits 45 out of the box for sure !

[@FLYINGLIFERCREVIEWS]

Looks great

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Is it good to get started in racing buggies?

[@SHARK1202X]

50% has a hard time going up steep hills

[@mitcheemouse227]

Im looking to get this. I am new to rc would this be a good one to begin with

[@ssrc30]

Yeah you'd be good with this buggy. Don't forget they make the Granite and (I believe) Senton in the mega versions as well.

[@richm4100]

In the test are you running a NiMH or LiPo battery? Thanks

[@YY15UPC]

Could I drop in a 1/10 3S system in this?

[@josephgutierrez3297]

I may have to get my kiddo one of these hmmmm

[@rcdriver]

My kids asked me to drive it again today. I think they're hooked.

[@josephgutierrez3297]

@@rcdriver awe man that is awesome lets get them ready to carry on the rc legacy

[@bangurhead4027]

@@josephgutierrez3297 I'd say it's a perfect beginning vehicle to start with, especially on the dirt 4x buggy scene, that buggy's got something special going on with it. C.O.G & space age design, on that frame & setup is the key....To it's bad Assness!! 💯🤪👁️ Probably does 50mph.... no probs... outdabox!! 👍

[@99ville]

I have one I want to upgrade mine to brushless just for a speed racer no bashing. Can I us the gear for the 3s?

[@donuttime2507]

Or spend another 80 bucks for the 3s version....Stick a 26t pinion in and you're running 70mph. Spend the extra 80 bucks.

[@domnavarre4349]

Don't forget battery and charger (another $100)

[@DsicC]

And your not gonna be able to go off jumps because of the slow starting speeds

[@unorec1983]

So I have a mamba monster from my emax would that be an easy swap to.bumb this up

[@DoRC]

I get the feeling you're going to be blowing the drivetrain up unless you do some serious upgrades.

[@DoRC]

@@philthyco1 I don't have this specific chassis but Ive owned dozens of rcs and I know they are all built to handle (most times barely) the power they are delivered with. Overbuilding would increase the price and push into their other lines. I'd love to see a mamba monster running 4s on this. Maybe I'm wrong but years of experience tells me that there's a lot of plastic in this drivetrain that is built to handle the torque of a very modest brushed motor and more than doubling that torque is going to be an issue.

[@robertpashley5352]

Going to get one was thinking about getting back into driving battery cars again I had a hpi blitz I have got a king motor 30.5 cc now and there fun to drive but I want a second car to run

[@jdakid614]

Can you put a brushless in it

[@gheorgheoltean4467]

Nice buggy

[@michaelshelton5949]

I wish to God that I still had my Arrma Granite it burnt when my house burnt down I had over 100,000 dollars worth of material stuff in there but it's a complete loss and we couldn't afford fire insurance so im almost done with life at this moment

[@extrex224]

how long does the battery last???

[@maxmartinez6292]

Can you make a video of the parts of that remote

[@montanaeastman8405]

Where is that track?

[@a1omicdrift763]

How do you get your cars battery to last so long?

[@dylanporter5659]

Can this run a 3s?

[@Doggy-B]

Anyone have a link to some adjustable linkages for upgrade?