Arrma Senton 3s BLX V3 Unboxing and Top Tips. How to Check it Before You Blast it! Granite Vorteks
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- Update - Please also check out my Senton Review and top tips video - • Arrma Senton 3s BLX V3...
Hi all
Well this arrived on Friday after a bit of a wait for the version 3 to land in the UK.
At time of writing I haven't actually driven it but I'm sure it will be fab.
Thought it would be worth showing how you get the main bits apart on these for maintenance.
Anyway I haven't got time to be typing when I need to go blasting!
Many thanks for watching :-)
There are quite a few things in here so the skip points are car out of box - 3:46, Power module removal - 7:48, Threadlock hubs - 10:42, Shocks 14:25, Body shell strengthening - 15:21
Now this is exactly what I needed every other video just tells you how to plug it in lol this one is a full maintenance
Many thanks for your great feedback. If you check on my channel there are a few videos about Arrma 3s maintenance 😁
I wish all rc detail videos were this thurough. Fantastic thank you. I really appreciate the v3 updates coverage as rocks stuck in the servo arm and leaky shocks were causing me to hesitate.
Many thanks for your feedback. I have to say that the Arrma 3s cars are still my go to bashers. I'm just missing the Vorteks but got the other 4. You do need to tinker and check a few bits on these but worth the time. There are some other tips videos but the best one to look at is the Big Rock unboxing because I summarise all the hints and tips from the other videos. Thanks again :-)
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video. So informative and helpful to us all!
Many thanks for your great feedback. Much appreciated 😁
I'm pretty stoked on my new senton got the same exact one in the blue! Really happy with it!
Hi there. Yeah I'm really enjoying this one and the Granite. Many thanks for watching 😁
Just bought my first 3s arrma rig (big rock) the other day. Thanks for taking the time to show me the guts of the driveline and shocks. I feel way more comfortable working on it now.
Hi there. Many thanks for your feedback. I'm never quite sure if what I'm saying is helpful to anyone so it's good to know. Hope you are enjoying your Big Rock. These 3s Arrma's are epic 😁
Pete Wylie RC Videos ya this new 3s line is awesome, already planning on gettin the typhon and senton lol
Ha, yeah I wouldn't mind getting the full set! 😁
Great informative vid thanks for doing like the new Senton truck can't wait for a run vid. Take care and keep safe 🤘👍
Hi there. Glad it was helpful. I'm just off to test it now so hopefully will be good with no breakages! Many thanks for your comments 😀
Wow.. Now THAT is a break down. I bet there will be many users who will appreciate this run down. Nice work. Love the look of this rig as well. From what I have seen, it is a beast. Look forward to the run. Golf Course I assume? lol
Hiya Nick. Yeah I was in two minds whether to combine the unboxing with the maintenance but hopefully it will be useful to someone. Yes the golf course is beckoning and the batteries are on charge. Hopefully not too many golfers there spoiling the fun! Many thanks for your kind comments. Hope all is well with you and yours 😁
Hey, Pete! Thanks for unboxing the Senton.
It’s a discovery for me, I only knew him by name. The quality seems to be at the rendezvous with Arrma. I get the impression that you really like this brand. I think you’re really going to blow up with this thing, I know you like it when it goes off, jumps, in short when it’s bash!
By the way, I allowed myself to put a small label link to your video on the Air Duster in my last video towards the end. I thought it was funny after a very dusty run session with my DN-01 to put your video right about it.
I hope you’re all right, I wish you a wonderful Sunday, mon ami. Thanks again for sharing this discovery. Take care.
Hiya Alex. Yes Arrma is a fairly new discovery for me too. It was Barry from Barry's RC Dump who got me and Ric into these. I've really been impressed with the Granite so I was keen to get this one too. I do still love my Tamiyas but sometimes you want an RC that you can smash about at speed without worrying too much. Another thing I like about Arrma is that it's a British team behind the designs. I think that you can tell that a lot of thought went in to making these easy to work on. Anyway I'm taking this out later today so hopefully I don't break it. Of course it's ok to link to my video. I must catch up with your videos. Been busy at work and doing extra hours for a couple of weeks so haven't had so much free time. Hope you and yours are well. Best wishes to you my friend 😀
Great video man! Will be very helpful when I pick mine up tomorrow. 👍👍
Many thanks. Hope you enjoy it 😁
Nice tips "n" tricks unbox video!!
Can't wait to pick one up soon and give it a good run. Stock seems good atm.
Look forward to a bash video.
Hi Ric. Yeah you are welcome to have a go to decide if you definitely want one. I think you will but then what about the Big Rock? Had a good run with it today. Definitely better for driving than jumping as the body does catch the air. Hopefully an RC session soon?
Hiya Pete! That's a great truck mate! Love the way it's so modular and easy to access. Great tips for the new owners, should keep the car running longer with all those parts firmly locked in place. All the best, I hope you have a great Sunday! :)
Hiya Mark. Yeah I don't know if we have discussed it before but it's a British design team behind Arrma. I really like the way that they make them easy to work on. I do love my Tamiyas but these are on another level in terms of durability and speed for crashing about. I'm just off out for a test run with it shortly. Hope I don't break it. How's it going up your way with Covid restrictions? We currently just have the national rules. I can imagine them tightening up on visits to houses with the way it's going. Actually went out with my family to a restaurant that has a sort of covered outdoor area with heaters. All seemed to work very well with masks for anyone not sitting down and all that. Anyway I'm just preparing to go out RC'ing so I'll leave you to enjoy your Sunday. Best wishes matey 😁🍺🍺🍺
Great tips! Guess what just happened to mine on the fifth battery out of the box? Wheel came off! I'm now going through it and doing everything you recommended. Thanks for the tips!
Ah the old Arrma 3s wheel coming off thing! I should say I only used medium strength threadlock as obviously it might need to come apart for maintenance sometime. Thanks for the feedback :-)
Awesome. Thank you. Just purchased one and will be following your suggestions. Appreciated.
Ah cool, hope you enjoy it. I summarise the things that you might want to check in my big rock unboxing video also. Many thanks for watching 😀
@@PeteWylieRC appreciate the videos. I am going to add the light kit and also slow it down by running 2s instead of 3. It is almost too late fast for me I think.
Very informative, thank you. Helpful video.
Many thanks, glad that you found it useful 😀
Your professional attitude has made me subscribe to your channel. I will take a look at the 3S typhoon. I just don’t know if I would want that one or the 6S typhoon. I’ll need to see a video of someone comparing both of them so I can see if the 3S is just as good as the 6S. Since I have the Hoss I basically just want to have some high speed fun in the dirt.
Cheers for the sub. I've not had one of the 6s cars so can't help on that front. The Artma Mojave EXB looks good if you want to spend a load of cash. It comes with all the strengthened parts and you add your own electronics. Pricey though like I say!
Great video, thank you! I’m not sure what the V2 Granite had but on my 2019 Typhon there are dedicated hole locations for different pinion gear sizes and it’s interesting to see Arrma have changed to a more simple sliding mount. Recently my spur gear got so chewed up, most of gearbox had to be replaced including the outer housing itself. I didn’t recognise 2 of the ball bearings for the slipper clutch because they complete exploded and was just in bits.
Hi there. Yes the V2 Granite also had the fixed positions for the motor which I prefer to be honest because you know that the mesh is ok as the motor can't be shunted out of place in a crash. That sounds bad with your spur. I wonder if one of the bearings was seized up and then disintegrated? I did have one of those bearings seize up on the Granite but luckily the noise alerted me to the issue. Many thanks for your comments 😀
That is a very nice looking RC. I prefer the look of it being a short course/trophy truck style to your other one. Looking forward to seeing you rag the life out of it 😄😄👍
Hi Derek. Yeah this one will be better for driving and cornering I think whereas the Granite is best for launching through the air! Cheers for watching. I see you have been catching up with some video watching which is something I need to do. Been working extra hours this week which hasn't left me much time. Hope you are well mate :-)
Well done dude, excellent video with great info. 👍
Cheers Barry. You know I'm still blaming you for making me spend all this money 😂
Pete Wylie RC Videos
I see, my fault again, are we married? 😂
I'm trying to resist a Typhon but it's not working very well. Enjoy your new toy! 👍🤝
Hell yeah! Learned...Well everything haha. Liked and subbed. Well done.
Many thanks indeed. Much appreciated 😁
got me one last week!...nice break down...
Cool, hope you enjoy it. Thanks for your feedback 😁
Inspiring video, Pete. Even though I do not have a Senton/Granite it was very interesting.
Hiya Mikael. You have the Typhon don't you? Great for knocking around as previously discussed. Many thanks for watching matey 😀
@@PeteWylieRC Yeah, but that's the only one. Been tempted by the Granite several times. Or the Typhon 3S (the 6S is a bit heavy and powerful and I haven't even gotten around to 6S yet). Even more tempted now after your video but funds are low with the new baby, ha ha. Must make priorities suddenly :-)
I think that an Arrma Granite would be an ideal gift for your baby! 👶
@@PeteWylieRC Ha ha, good idea. And then I can run it a little if she doesn't want to :-) The Big Rock Crew Cab looks sweeeet too.
Great video, thank you :)
Many thanks indeed 😁
Hi Pete. Very nice unboxing and some great tips. Looks like she's going to be a beast when you get her out on the dirt. All the beat and stay safe matey.
Hi Rob. Yeah these are really great bashers. Recommended if you want something to save your Tamiyas from getting broken. Hope all is well. Thanks for watching mate 😀
Really good video, I'm looking at getting one of these. You've helped make my mind up. Just got to tackle the wife now lol.
Yeah these are good although I have to say that I prefer my Granite. Depends what style of RC you prefer. Good luck getting it past your wife. Thanks for your comments 😀
@@PeteWylieRC is there any benefit or advantage to the granite over the senton I’m also deciding between the two models
@@scoobstairsuhd5849 Granite is more fun in my opinion. Also the Senton shell does mean that all the mud goes inside the chassis. You can set the Senton up to be better in corners of you wanted to go round a circuit. Granite better off road and better at jumps and backflips. I'd go Granite but depends what you like.
Great video. I get mine tomorrow. Does the new updated version senton not have the issue where dirt gets into the gear box? I’ve seen people having to seal it with tape or glue etc. just wanted to see if I had to do that as well. Thanks!
Hi there. The version 3 does seem to be better at keeping out the dirt. I just put a bit of grease around the bottom of the power module where it meets the chassis. It's on one of these videos that I did about Senton maintenance. Hope you enjoy yours 😀
Good video very informative
What’s a better truck the slash or this Arma what do you
Recommend
Thank you
Well I've only ever owned the 2wd Slash and the Arrma is better in every way I can think of. You need to find a review where someone has tested the Arrma against the 4wd Slash. The Arrma is certainly better value! I'd also say that out of the Arrma 3s range I might pick one of the others unless you particularly like the short course truck style. Also depends where you want to run it but I'd go Granite or Big Rock for general bashing or Typhon for cornering. Thanks for watching the vid :-)
What size is that long hex you use through the driveshaft and how long does it have to be? Great video!
Hi. It's a 2mm hex. Maybe at least 70mm long. Many thanks for your nice feedback :-)
hi pete, i hope you are well ? i have a Arrma Senton 3s BLX V3.. i do love this buggy... fast and reliable etc.. pete i have changed the wheels to Arrma Granite Dboots and cut the shell to fit.. what are your thoughts ?... i think i did it to make it more aggressive looking.. it does not go any faster but maybe it jumps a bit better.. please advise.. regards mick.
Hi there. I have seen that done and it does look great. I would go for a 15t pinion because the 20t one might put too much strain on the motor with the bigger wheels. I did use mine with Granite wheels and a Big Rock body and it was great but eventually I got a Big Rock so the Senton is back to stock wheels and body. Don't know what to advise really as it's a matter of what you like and where you want to run it really :-)
Thanks for the video! Do you know if the spur gear is still plastic or metal?
Hi there. It's plastic. Strong though. Haven't worn one out in this or my Granite yet 😁
😁👍 Nice tips! she looks mean!!
Many thanks for watching Steve 😁
Thanks for the video. I am new to RC and I have bought this V3 Senton in blue. Have you taken the diffs apart to check oil levels and grease? I hope to get mine out at the weekend.
Hi there. I haven't opened up the diffs on this or the Granite yet as they seem fine. Hope you are enjoying the hobby. Thanks for watching 😀
Good tip. I would recommend opening the diffs and a quick check. I've heard Arrma can be a bit mean with the diff fluid. My V2 typhon only had a few drops in each. Great vid btw, very useful for new owners, kinda makes me want a v3 senton now 😂 👍
@@situationunchanged9733 hi there. Thanks for your feedback. As it happens I'm just in the process of making another video where I will be delving into the diffs. I haven't looked in there before. I've got some 20000cst oil that I'm assuming will be ok in there. Thanks again for your comments 😀
Yeah 20k should be sweet if you mainly drive on loose surfaces👍 I put 20k in the front and 10k(stock) in the back. Definitely helped reduce the front wheels 'diffing out' and its more stable pulling out of corners
@@situationunchanged9733 that's great. Many thanks for the info 😁
Looks nice, I wasn't sure about the new colours but the red looks alright. I'm torn between this or the Big Rock, how easy would it be to convert one to the other?
Hi there. I haven't really looked into what parts you need to convert one to the other. Obviously wheels, body posts, body and bumpers are different. Also with the bigger wheels you'd probably want the 15t pinion. I've seen people put the big wheels on these but you have to cut away a lot of the body. Hope you enjoy which ever one you get 😀
Just another thought is that the Big Rock is probably better at jumps because the body on the Senton does make it into a bit of a kite in the air. My Granite is muck easier to jump and land and the Big Rock is like a long Granite.
@@PeteWylieRC Thanks for the feedback, I get what you're saying about the Big Rock but I do like the scale look of the Senton
Very informative, we subscribe to your channel thanks
Many thanks for your positive feedback and sub. I'll check out your channel when I get a mo 😁
Hello there!
I've just purchased the Arrma Senton V3 3S BLX from modlesport, waiting on delivery. I just came across your video, I couldn't help but be a little worried about the thread lock. Is that a big problem with these? What can actually happen? Also, as a beginner myself, what basic tools would I need for servicing? Thanks! 😆
Hi there. Well the threadlock on the axles was definitely a problem when I got my Arrma cars back in 2020. The wheels would come off in use which was due to the axle detaching from the drive shaft. The threadlock does cure this. With the motor screws I think that Arrma have got better at threadlocking those but worth checking. If the motor moves out of position in use then your gears will wear and you might burn out the motor if they are too tightly meshed. I would get some long hex drivers sized 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm. mine are Turnigy. Other than that pliers are useful. The Senton does benefit from the inner fender set and I did another video about them. It does get full of mud otherwise. Good luck with it. Thanks for your comments 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Thanks for your help Pete, much appreciated. If I have any further questions I'll probably ask away. All the best mate 👍😆
PS I subbed too your channel.
@@LordKingPotato no worries. I think that I've covered most of the things you would need to know about these in various videos. The one I did more recently with the version 3 Granite is a good summary of everything. Many thanks for the sub 😁
Thank You for the video. Can you provide a link to the tool set you used? You referred to them as "long hex". This will be my fist 1:10 scale and only have tools for 1:14 currently.
Hi there. If you Google hex driver set and find one that has 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3mm. Mine is a Turnigy set from Hobbyking. Thanks for your comments 😀
@@PeteWylieRC Thanks for responding so quickly.
which one do you think is better for trail running, the armma granite or the senton
Well I'd say that the Granite has more off road capabilities. Maybe the Big Rock would be best all round although having said that I've not driven one yet 😀
Looking for super NARROW tires for the senton. Any suggestions?
I can't think of anything this size but thinner. Any particular reason you are looking for thin tyres?
@@PeteWylieRC i like the look of crawlers and dune buggy tires.
Really hoping Arrmas driveshafts have improved
Hi there. I've not had a problem with them myself but I'm guessing that you have? Many thanks for your feedback :-)
I just bought my Santan 3s Short Course Truck batteries are charged but the remote will not turn on it came with a little chip with a loop around it
Hi there. I don't remember the chip with a loop. Are the batteries in the remote ok and in the right way? Can't think what's wrong. Hope you resolve it.
Sounds like a bind plug for a spektrum radio
What battery’s did he use for the car
Turnigy 3s lipo 5000mah
What does the radio do on this car remote?!
I don't really understand the question. The radio controls the car but I don't think that's what you are asking?
more senton vids!
Hopefully soon. Thanks for watching 😀
Can I use a 5200 milli amp battery 80c
Yes that's fine. Will take a 2s or 3s lipo.
Привет. Как отличить v2 от v3 ? На коробке есть надпись?
Hi there. I don't think it mentions version 3 on the box but these have been out for a couple of years now so you are unlikely to find a version 2 anywhere. The version 3 has the graphics on the body like mine here which is quite different to the body on the version 2. Thanks for watching 😁👍
@@PeteWylieRC Thanks 🙏
Can you run this on a 3S Deans battery? Thanks
Yeah you can either change the plug on the ESC (and probably void the warranty) or use an adaptor. Worth saying that I was using an adaptor to start with but it can be an unreliable connection so I ended up changing the plugs on my 3s batteries to EC5 plugs which fit the IC5 plug fitted as standard to the ESC. Thanks for watching 😀
@@PeteWylieRC Wouldn't the Deans plug limit the current draw?
Yes it will be unreliable in the future as you pointed out, with the plug/unplug, vibration and bashing.
Thanks for the advice
@@rcast3763 Well I know that the EC5 can take more current but I think that a deans is ok up to 3s. Beyond 3s I think that deans will struggle. Not tried anything beyond 3s myself mind you, I'm just going by others saying it. I do find deans a bit fiddly, particularly the soldering of them. Having said that, all of my 2s cars have them.
Im sorry this might be a stupid question but does it work with a ec5 connector
Hi there. Yes EC5 works fine 😀
Just received the Granite V3 S3. Impressed however starting to really hate IC5🤬 $$$$ going to have to convert to ES5 or im just gonna return it.
Spektrum is like Apple. Only thing that works best is Their Products and they make sure THAT YOU PAY. Just a charger and a battery is worth more than the damn truck.wtf.😢 first RC and of I return MY LAST.
I've just left the IC5 on the ESC and put EC5 plugs (which are cheap) on my Lipo's and they plug right into the IC5. You can get an adaptor if you don't want to solder. I haven't gone down the path of smart batteries as too expensive like you say.
If someone else needs to remove that portal gear now that you had it stuff with threadlock don't think it will come out with ease
Hi there. I did the same thing with threadlock on the Granite but was still able to get it apart when I needed to change a bearing. It's only medium strength threadlock so not too solid. Cheers 😀
Can anyone point me towards street wheels for this
I don't know but hopefully someone does. Many thanks for watching 😀
@@PeteWylieRC np man love the video's
I also cover much more of the mods and maintenance on this in these videos - th-cam.com/video/6YnnOnZJ-co/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ftYV8S1Xg-s/w-d-xo.html
Got this for my Son yesterday for his birthday, the tires blew up at the third ride on a 3S battery.
I'm not impressed....
Oh wow that's not so good. I'm still on the original set of tyres. The RC Kiwis had the tyres break. I think they went with Proline ones. They did a video about it.
Why do you say um and uh before each and every sentence?
Um, not sure
You uh forgot um the uh in um your uh reply.
@@o0ofatalo0o1 If you don't like it then there are several million other TH-cam channels you can watch.
Only saw this one video. I’m interested in the car.
Listen to the video and you’ll see how extremely difficult it is to listen too. Sorry you’re offended by the overuse filler words. Maybe try to listen to your videos prior to publishing them? I’m not an expert speaker by any means but I have actually taken public speaking classes.
The car looks awesome. I’m trying to decide if I go with that one or the 6S typhoon
Well I appreciate this more constructive comment. Thing is I will never be a voiceover person and in fact I only ever intended to make videos of the cars in action with no speaking. It was only because people were requesting information that I started doing these videos. Believe it or not I take and retake most bits of the video and then heavily edit it so what you are seeing is as good as it can be without employing a professional presenter. It usually takes about 10 tries to say thanks for watching see you next time. Of course I watch the videos before putting them up. I have usually been editing them for about 10 hours. Most people recognise that this is made by an amateur hobbyist so they don't expect it to be like a TV show. I know it's not brilliant but you are the only person to have criticised me like this. If you want proper presenting then watch RC Driver Online. On the subject of the RC, I would get the Granite which is what I basically say in the next video which is the review of the Senton. I wouldn't want to put you through the torture of listening to me again so that is what it boils down to. Does depend what you are into though obviously. All the 3S cars are really good.