The Tough Just Got Tougher! ARRMA Granite 4x4 3S BLX RTR V3 Monster Truck Review | RC Driver
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- The latest ARRMA 3S vehicles have been unleashed and we have one to test out. Meet Version 3 of the Granite 4x4 3S BLX RTR Monster Truck. The popular ready to run basher truck has gone through a number of revisions to improve durability and performance. In this video we’ll go over those changes and make comparisons to the previous version. Then Greg will take the truck out for some off-road bashing on both a 2S LiPo with some close-up video and then on 3S while he narrates how the truck feels and reacts. Plus he’ll give you his final thoughts on the truck as well. Will this truck hold up to abuse? Let’s just say it leaves the test field with only three wheels. You’ll need to watch the full video to see what happens!
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I've got the V2 and have always loved it except for the leaky stock shocks, and because I love airbrushing bodies so much, alot of Stampede bodies fit the Granite. I'm currently running the Pro-Line Ambush "Bronco" Body . I was wanting to get the new Big Rock it looks sick,but unfortunately it's not as aftermarket body compatible as the Granite,so I'm just going to save my money and wait for something else to drop.
It'd be cool if you could do followups on models talking about what is wrong and what has broken. It seems like the only time we get to hear about the defiencies of a model is when a new revision comes out that fixes those deficiencies.
I ordered mine a while ago, and I'm sooo excited! It's still backordering though 😢
I heard mid September is when shops will get it. That excitement is gonna grow! 😃
@@rcdriver I heard that too. I CANNOT WAIT!
Airborne RC LOL! You must!!!
@@rcdriver Hey Greg I ordered directly from horizon and it said late August. Do you know if that's changed? Don't know if back order or pre-order is different but I pre-ordered from them a big rock.
I ordered a Senton blx a month ago and Horizon said the new versions are coming first week of September.
Put a wing on the back to keep the body from getting destroyed. Great Video!
Up the punch setting for the lag problem
are you not allowed to take it appart since its still new? I missed the close up shots :( Loved the review cant wait for more v3 reviews!
Great video! I would love to see a review of the 3s senton v3 since I'm waiting on mine to come
Yes me too
✌🏻😎🏴JT just lost his wheel exactly the same way
aye man I was wondering if you were gonna do a big rock v3 review
I love the Arrmas Granite is flyyy..check out our cars as well in the link below
does this guy not know he could tighten the clutch on his v2? jk i watch all the time.... But i find it hard to believe a guy that reviews so much about RC would put up with a slipping slipper
Awesome stuff man love your reviews. I'm pulling the trigger on this today. It will be my first and you got me stoked for it. Definitely will be a long term subscriber
I'm an Arrma guy. All 3 Granite V2 4X4 BLX, Talion V3 6S and my V4 Kraton 4S. Both the Talion and Kraton are waiting on parts to fix them. My Granite the only complaint I ever had was the Body. The Orange backend is destroyed but I have new bodies for all 3 Trucks. I'll Gorilla Tape the new ones. You did convince me that I'm gonna pull the trigger and buy the V3 of the Granite. I like it, seems great. It's a great price point as well. Great video.
Man that thing rips!...anything you get from arrma is guaranteed to put a smile on your face
I'm still enjoying my v2 granite. I just got a new zee 3s lipo and it made the truck turn into a monster. I thought it was fast before but now that I have this new battery it's like I supercharged it. Love the Granite. I might just get some v3 parts for it.
or just get a v3😂
Get the big rock v3 we want to review
Seconded. I don't understand why nobody's reviewing Big Rock! It's the most upgraded v3 model so far.
@@Rathbone_fan_account I think its due to they are just focusing on the granite to try to boost that model a little more as I'm sure the big rock is doing much better in New sales so they fiqure why push that model to these guys when its not needed
@@cwatson42785 Okay sounds reasonable, but if many people are supposed to be interested in the new Big Rock, why aren't RC youtubers covering it? It's more views for them.
@@Rathbone_fan_account Because the company isn't shipping them to them pre release for promotion. Know what i mean? They seem to be focusing on the granite.
@@cwatson42785 Ohh ok. I thought they were already available to buy in US. Sorry for being so dense lol.
Just ordered one man 👍🏻 I've been thinking about it and watching videos on it, so when your video showed up that pretty much sealed the deal for me. I really value your reviews for the in-depth look and the honesty. Thanks for yet another great video Greg! (And causing me to spend more money 😂)
How do you like it so far? Ive been looking at some reviews and wondering if its worth it.
@@sorenn6876 u bought one yet ??? Lmk i wanna buy one but some guy on TH-cam told me 50 mph pretty fast
I just dont like the body... the V2 body was better imo
Really? I liked the V2, but love that aggressive grill on the V3.
Yeah I like the v2 body more and I can not explain for some reason, v3 looks good as well, especially the grill.
@@rcdriver lol... the grille is what I rly dont like
I love the v3 it looks like a ram. I dont like the v2 cos it looks very ford
Are the v2/v3 bodies interchangeable?
Watching this video in 2024 and I will be running mine with the radio Master ELRS protocol
Hi very intresting video..y would like to buy a maverick monster truck but the granite i like too.
I m a new in this hobby i need an expert ideas. Thanks.
Greg is it ok that we're middle age a love the granite, i feel better hearing you, i like this body and promised myself no more arrmas after outcast 8s lol
We’re always a kid at heart, so we’re good to go!! 🤣 Enjoy that Outcast 8S 🤩
Now I can tell a version 2 from a version 3! Mine is a v2.
Too, every rtr I get, I wd40 the front & rear a arms for 3 days. Have since the brittle-ness of my Kaiju (when parts were non-existent ) & still do. I noticed that 1 end looked like it had some on it in ur review.
Thanks!!!
You should get the typhon v3 and do a review
Was there any leaking with shocks?
None and my kids have been running it since I started editing this video a few days ago. Still no leaks.
They added o-rings to seal the shocks.
@@jonmayer nice
Are the body shells interchangeable? Really like the orange black combo on the 2s.
Yes
I like that new wheelie bar design. Looks like it would fit my Kraton 4s. Might just pick that up. I already did a mod where I am using the better 6s wheels and tires for the 4s wheelie bar. Just had to tap 4mm holes and bolt them on. Much more stable. Block long wheelies all day.
might be strong but not too easy to repair. i crashed mine and broke the arm that holds the front wheels and suspension together in order to replace it i had to:
1 take off the wheel
2 unscrew pretty much every screw in the suspension
3 take the bottom floor plate off
4 take the grill off (made even harder by the use of the screws on the inside instead of the outside)
5 take the metal bar that holds the arm out
6 put the new arm on and do everything again but in reverse.
so note that even though it is incredibly strong if you do manage to break it the non-electronic parts are incredibly hard to replace
That’s the hobby tho lots of folks actually enjoy that part
@@GeorgeKakouras I'm no stranger to enjoying repairs, but some parts of this were hardly required.
You should of calibrated it for full performance
I currently have the v3 Mega Granite and Senton both with hobbywing 3s combos and no issues with the drivetrain and the new servo is amazing !
How do you like the senton? I’m looking at buying one
@@itchyprince3793 same here did you get one after all it’s either the granite or the senton don’t know which to get would be my 1st one
@@jayb3527 did you get one ? Im thinking on getting a granite 4x4 v3
@@jimbo4203 no I’m going to wait for my son to turn 3 in September probably get it for his birthday or Christmas they look like fun 👍
@@jimbo4203 I was thinking granite or rock the rock 339$ 20 30 more bucks that’s trucks nice too throws rocks dirt dust just like granite lil more powerful I’m assuming !!! Granite like 330$
Go the granny!! Looking forward to the big rock review. Awesome review. You got pretty excited and that’s shows how we all feel when Bashing. Love it 👍
Great video as usual, can’t wait to see the completed studio, I’d love to see a shop/studio build video series. I’m a fan of DIY and the RC hobby, which I’m assuming most people in this hobby is...otherwise we’d be RC collectors. 😬
The V1 and V2 also had the 4s diffs in them. No change there. It's only the mega versions that got upgraded to the 3s/4s diffs.
Bonjour à vous. I’m from Montréal Québec. I love your video and that car gonna be my first real rc for sure. Right now I have a 1/18 ecx ruckus 😊
Plastic axles. Come on. It's 2020. What are they Traxxas? WTF?
.. as much as I love my traxxas xmaxx and now also love my maxx no they are way better and actually work .. I bought a traxxas maxx and the plastic driveshaft design from traxxas sucks ..they break super easy so I had to replace them with the metal ones after breaking 3 sets of driveshafts.... I also have 3 arrmas..2 sentons 3s and the granite 3s. Let me tell you that arrmas plastic driveshafts are hella great ... shit I think they are tougher than my traxxas maxx metal ones..the only thing I've broken on my arrmas are the lower arms
they seem like they are always trying to improve...which is great..
Good info. I prefer the older body style personally, but the upgrades are definitely welcomed.
Armma gave the granite the needed upgrades! Seems solid now 🤩BB
You Definitely need a shower after ripping up so much dirt, 😂.
Awesome bash, dude! 👍
LOL!! I’m still dumping dirt out of my shoes from that day!! 🤣
Looks pretty nice and fun to watch it driving 🤙
I have a Senton V3 BLX on order,deposit already put down,I think it lands in the UK on 25th -28th Sept. PLEASE TIME,HURRY UP.lol
Hey Greg, dollar for dollar would you go with this or the Hoss?
Arrma did a great job with all the V3 trucks! Since I already have a granite V2 I think I’m going to get the Typhon BLX V3.
You would love it! Its one of my favorite trucks! I put a 19t pinion, duratrax buggy wheels and 6s typhon shocks! Its a beast!
I love❤ the monster look of the arrma granite i SUBBED👏
That new grill has some F-150 inspiration.
Hay man can you send me a link of the EXACT battery you used for this awesome rc truck
Any 3s lipo with around 5000 to 5500mah
I just got one and the shop gave me a reaction 2. 3s 5000mah
I need a new basher. I'm considering the big rock or lasernut... Having driven this and the lasernut, which gives you more smiles as a basher?
Can u please review the Senton v3 lol
Two other reviewers had their wheel fall of the same way.
Hopefully the senton 3s box have some the same upgrades, if so I'm going to be upgrading my senton (monster senton) to some be parts, great video man, love watching keep them coming and hope you got moved into the new house and everything went good for you and your family.
We’re kinda moved in. I had to fix some stuff around the house. Now I need to get my shop built. Too much sound echo in the empty space.
Best little 1/10 scale basher truck on the market.
What's more fun to drive, this granite or the Hoss?
I've only recently learned of the Arrma brand and so far quite impressed with what I've seen online. Would the Granite compete against the Maxx, Hoss, or the Stampede? Just trying to compare as close as possible apples to apples. TIA!
This or a Rustler 4x4 VXL? (costs 100 more!)
I picked up the V2 on the cheap a week ago and extremely happy with it
Last couple videos looked like you need sunscreen and Gatorade. I had the first Granit with tamiya plug that line has come along way in performance !
Got the v.2 for my brother to get him into the hobby, he loves it! Had that same screw back out, no locktite. I like how arrma made a hole in the base of the driveshaft to tighten it, worth noting tho you can't get to it with a regular Allan tool, I have rc tools fixed it up. Got him a 50c 3s this thing wheelies even @ full speed! Im impressed by how tough it is, he's not a good driver 😆 love your vids Greg I like the commentary part while driving, that's new. Keep it up dude!👍👏
I had a crash today and the back of the body was turned inside out up to the body clips , lol . When the battery stopped some crackhead lady asked me if I needed some gas 😂
This is one of the best arrma trucks
Gotta love an RC truck with a Brushless system. I converted mine to Brushless and a Lipo battery, and its a speed demon.
Big rock speaks for itself. Do not buy a granite.....buy big.rock for same price. U will be disappointed and will regret if you buy granite over big rock
Just got mine and I’m loving it!
I just ordered mine! Can't wait for it to arrive
@@jeremytichai9782 Mine is supoosed to come tommorow
Who likes the big rock 3s more than this one the Granite?! I’m tryna buy but not sure which one love the black tbh I know it’s just a shell but still done my research.
the granite is going to be tough to beat at 299 3s ready 50+ mph and looks way better then the hoss inside and out
320.00 for this newer version
That's awesome they put the huge 4s gears into this i rod the hell out of my 4s kraton and even though the ring gear is plastic it's huge and i never had a problem
Can you please do the big rock v3 I really want to see a good review and I know youll make a great one!
Awesome Dude 😊 I love your vid’s 😍 Your the one that made me buy the Outcast V1 6S 😳 Been addicted ever since lol 🤙🏼
Just finished watching. All the 3S rigs have that lag on the throttle. They cog Big Time 👍🏼
Ordered mine aug2 waiting. Hope it will be soon any idea when the next shipment will be in?
I heard mid September.
Still waiting!!!!!!???
I think you took ride it till the wheels fall off a little too literally.
LOL! 5 minutes of wrenching at the workbench, a little blue locktite and it was back in action!
I just got tgis
Just got mine a couple days ago. I’ve had lots of fun with it so far. I wish the battery lasted longer. I should probably invest in batteries
Happy to hear you’re enjoying it. More batteries are a must. 😁
I’ve heard they widened the new version of the Big Rock. I think that was your biggest issue with the Big Rock is that it would flip over as it seemed too narrow, right?
Gonna go to and check the version 3 availability at my local hobby store. Great review by the way!
Super excited for this video! Love my Granite 3S V2!
I had one of those 30mph and blew the engine. Sad am i right
I am looking for a basher, I either want the arrma vorteks or the arrma granite which one would you recommend?
Que annoying overly loud music track...
Other than that, good video.
Like 4 nice amigo
Echo echo echo echo... =o)
i just got mine it does have some cogging issues the shop i got it at said its normal for brushless motors im new at this stuff is he correct
Kinda tame bash, no skate park? Not tough enough?
Great detailed video and great bashing!
Can this run on a 2s with Deans converted to EC5? Thanks
Yes
So I have a 5000 battery but it does really fast in the grass do you know why
First of all I love that you really pushed it the way you did and abused it because that's what I was looking for, very excellent video, the truck is absolutely amazing, it's fast and pretty durable from what I saw, I'm definitely getting one. Thank you again sir.
Looks like you might have lost one of the bearings too? Has happened to me a bunch on my BRCC
No, all good.
Jamais il peut faire en 3 s la spur gear se mange comme du chocolat
✌🏻😎🏴nice one 👍🏻. Nice place to bash too. Did you recalibrate everything and see if the lag was still there? Or could you? Hope they make a dusty motor shroud for it 😂
Recently purchased this here rc... how ever I accidentally got 6s lipo batteries... can I use them? Or should I get some 3s?
No, you can’t use 6S in it. Grab some 3S packs.
I can't wait for the big rock ! I already pre ordered mine
Just gonna put this out there so let the hate flow. Over-experienced Granite driver here, and this updated version seems to do little to address the truck's actual problems, which are:
- Leaky shocks. They're the same as the ones on my truck. You'll find tons of forum threads, videos and accounts of how this truck's shocks leak.
FIX: I bought some GPM shocks. They're expensive, but they do what the stock units are supposed to do without leaking.
- Disposable servo. Maybe this new spektrum unit will work better, but it has the exact same specs as mine, which died within a month.
FIX: I bought a cheap 21kg servo from banggood.com. Never had servo problems again.
- Faulty ESC wiring. Because of the resistor things they added to the ESC wires going from the ESC to the battery, Part of the wire is rigid and part of the wire is flexible. My wires chopped off after a perfect landing on pavement.
FIX: I chopped the ESC wires right up to the resistors and re-soldered the remainder to the ESC's + and - pins, bypassing the resistors. Still not sure how this is going to work in the long run, but so far so good. Only did this recently. Will maybe have to purchase a Hobbywing ESC.
Do you have any tips for upgrades to this truck? Suggestions? Help a girl out lol. Thanks
Did the new steeringrack perform good? Great vid as always! 😁☝🏽👌🏽
Seemed good. I think it was my Typhon Mega that I had rocks binding up the steering, but it didn’t happen with the new Granite at the rocky warzone where I shot the action.
I know this is an old video and I’m fairly new to rc’s but how does this truck compare to the traxxas stampede?
I think the stampede is a little better but both are great and the brushed granite is nice n cheap and comes with a battery. Can be upgraded with a cheap low power brushless system from Amazon for 70bucks, it won't handle a high power 3s system with the non brushless drivetrain
Watch out for the "big rock". 🤣👍
I bought one, broke both driveshafts in 20mins. not one pack through. tough like glass. the drivetrain is really disappointing in the arrma line. steering and suspension is loose,the plastic feels cheap. I had loose screws,no grease in the diffs,bad end points on the servo,slipper clutch was completely tight from the factory. the price is good, but it shows in QC problems,and cheap materials. caution buying arrma
I ordered mine earlier in the week. Also ordered everything needed Motor ESC Heat sink, wheelie bar and links to upgrade my mega to BLX. Not sure what else I need.
Diffs! Get the new 4s or 3s blx diffs. I see people eating up their Mega diffs when you put a brushless sytem in there.
What's up Chuck G
The V3 is supposedly brushless ready. We're about to find out.
@@bbeckers24Hey whats going on brother ?
I just bought my first arrma from horizon maybe 30 mins ago I put two day delivery on it so hopefully it shows up soon. I got that exact truck except I got the brushed version 550 motor. The granite 4×4 brushed it's the newest one. I was going to get the brushless but it didn't come with the lipo n charger says RTR but it wasn't cause of that.. so I got the brushed one cause it came with everything... So I'll be upgrading within a few weeks it should be fun.. imma paint it black and prob put a old school truck body on it. Castle brushless maybe just really depends
How long does the fully charged battery last? Thanks. I’m planning to buy one. Thanks again for sharing your vids.
I'm trying to get into a new hobby with my son should I get him the granite or the Stampede? He's only five but I seen the Traxxas you can push a button and go half speed and work his way into it? Would appreciate any advice or feedback.
Just ordered mine from truck month! 95$ off
Thought I was going to like this better than the new Traxxas Hoss, especially with the price point. Didn’t like seeing that wheel come off. Not so sure now. I am glad to see that Arma has ditched the previous radio with the SLT3. Will be curious to see if Arma will be equipping that radio in the other RTR’s for the 2021 models?
If u stop moving in snow and it's cold enough the snow will get up in the gear box and basicly everything and stopping evan for like 10 seconds os ussually enough to let it drip down in there then freeze again and lock up the whole thing other than steering