The 1/10 Senton 3S BLX with the Granite Fortress MT tires and 15T pinion... trimmed the Senton body and it's now my favorite Arrma...love my 1/8 Kraton6S V5 but this modified Senton is a hoot savage underated fun
Oh that's interesting. Yeah it does work well like that. I haven't got into the 6s cars so I can't compare but I'm loving the 3s range. Many thanks for your comments. Much appreciated 😁
You should clean your truck after every run! I use Simple Green or Fabuloso and spray down the entire truck top to bottom from to back. Then I simply take a lower pressure garden hose and wash it all off, dry it and it looks and feels like a brand new RC every time I do that :)
Hiya, Pete. Nice tips and some expert mechanics from you, looks like you are a pro with those hex drivers now! All very well explained and demonstrated. I use that GT85 spray, too, I find it penetrates better than WD40. Loved the keyhole surgery! Cool with the new body, that Tamiya metallic orange is a very nice shade. I enjoyed this one mate - hope all is well with you - all the best from Mark. :-)
Ah cheers for watching mate. I know it's not a car that you own so I appreciate it. Would you consider getting a basher like this to save your Tamiyas from a beating? You do really need lipos for these mind you. Anyway those new hex drivers are pretty nice but the handles are a bit slippery what with not having rubber on like my previous ones. Hey you know I always end up with rounded off hex drivers and I'm wondering if I had a grinding wheel whether I could grind off the ends and get to a new bit that is still hex shaped. What do you reckon? Anyway I was thinking about doing that video chat thing if you are up for it? Like I say it doesn't need to go on TH-cam if we aren't happy with it. Need to chat about how it all works before that. I'm sure that we have many fascinating things to talk about! Hope that Tuesday is treating you well mate. How long before the holidays? Bet you are counting the days! I need to use up my remaining holiday at work so from next week I've got 4 day weeks till Xmas and then not back till the 2nd. Looking forward to some days off and getting stuff done. Cheers for now mate 😀
@@PeteWylieRC No worries, mate - we always support each other, and anyway, I just like being nosey and seeing what you are up to! I think the stuff is too expensive for me - I do like them though, we will see. I have a couple of little bashers sent free for test, HBX stuff, with 2 LiPo's each! Coming soon, they are a lot of fun! Hoping to get more, Euro RC said they could send me a car too! Anyway, Deffo up for the chat vid, maybe we could have a phone chat this weekend to go over it? It would be good to catch up anyway. I'm super busy in the week as work is a nightmare and Lou is still off sick :-/ Cool you got some free time, I'm sure you will make good use of it! Cheers, Pete! :)
Thanks, my Senton front input gear feels sticky, but I think the shim was installed on the other side of the diff, which would tighten the gear up. I’ll try swap it to the other side. Great vid.
Yeah I'm sure that there must be an easier way to do the servo but I haven't quite worked it out yet. Yeah all good here at the mo thanks. Hope you are ok. Cheers for watching matey 😁
Hi there. I think you can only change the camber on the rear using the upper suspension rods. The toe in is fixed by the lower arms. You can change the front toe in on the front using the steering rods obviously. Anyway I've not really changed any of it much from how it came. Sorry that's not much help. Thanks for watching the vid.
Hi Pete, I've watched all three, and they're all excellent and informative. Great maintenance tips and how to's. That centre drive shaft bearing looks like it will need replacing very soon. Those Arrma's look like they're well built and tough machines. I'll put one on my list! I like the key hole surgery, any chance you can pop up to Cambridgeshire and perform a small hernia & gallbadder job ! Seriously, great video. Until the next time, keep safe & well. 😉
Hiya John. Yeah I'd recommend these for bashing about so you can preserve the Tamiya's for the lighter runs and keep them looking nice. Generally pretty easy to work on too. It's not quite like getting a kit and building it but you do get some deconstructing and reconstructing fun. Cheers for watching and your great feedback. Hope all is well with you my friend 😀
I liked that you looked at changing the body for the Big Rock, not seen anyone cover that before. What do think of doing it the other way round, buy a Big Rock but then fit a Senton body, what do you think would be the problems?
Hi there. Well if you had a Big Rock and kept the big wheels then obviously you would have the clearance issues with the arches of the Senton body. Also even with Senton wheels you'd have problems as I believe that the Big Rock has longer suspension arms so the wheels wouldn't tuck under the arches and would catch the edges. Obviously I haven't got one to test my theory but that's what I reckon. Many thanks for your feedback 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Agreed that the wheel arches would have to be trimmed but I wouldn't be looking to change the wheels though. Rich Duperbash did convert his V2 Senton last year with Granite wheels etc I think, it looked kinda cool I thought
Yeah I did see that and it looked great. It's just the issue of the mud getting thrown under the body and into the chassis at this time of year when everywhere is wet. Going to test the Big Rock body soon hopefully to see how it goes 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Look forward to seeing the vid on the Big Rock, did you make video on how you painted it, I would interested to see how you did the widows. Incidentally with regards dirt getting into the chassis, have you considered getting a Dusty Motors dust cover? Many thanks for the prompt replies 👍
@@emgee44 I didn't video the painting but it was a very easy one with no masking required. The windows are just stickers on the outside. Yes it might be worth looking at the dusty motors cover. Good thinking 😁
Yeah I think that any of the Arrma 3s cars would be great. You just need to decide which would be best for where you want to run it. I say a bit more about that in the senton review video I did. Thanks for watching :-)
@@annylo81 I've got this and the Granite and over all I prefer the Granite I'd say. I think that the Big Rock might be the best all rounder although I've not actually driven one as yet.
I haven't had a Slash 4x4 to compare. The RC Kiwis were racing the Slash vs. the Senton. Can't remember if they came to a conclusion. I do really like these Arrma 3s cars and they seem much better value than Traxxas.
@@rufffinoo yeah like I say in the videos there are a few things to sort out but all the 3s range are brilliant. One thing to think about is whether to go for the big rock instead. 1 issue I had with the Senton is that with the body covering the wheels, all the mud and debris goes inside and it's an awful cleanup job if it's wet. I ended up putting a Big Rock body on mine for the winter season. I've got some inner wheel arches to try also. Just a thought 😀
@@PeteWylieRC Taken the plunge and bought a Senton. Also ordered one of those Dusty Motor covers to (hopefully) keep it clean. Is it necessary to change the servo? Which would you recommend?
I'd get the same one I used - uk.banggood.com/JX-Ecoboost-CLS6322HV-21KG-Large-Torque-180-CNC-Aluminium-Shell-Metal-Gear-Digital-Coreless-Servo-p-1319881.html?gmcCountry=GB¤cy=GBP&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6t6ABhDMARIsAONIYyw2SoFmUw-u8jd7-yIl2wcdKP29xWMw7ZRXIYxBLl9gB6FmX9hsUJIaAocNEALw_wcB
Nice vid series. I live in indonesia so getting Arrma here is about twice as much. I went with Cninese HSP and Wltoys, three in total. Various stages of success......the last SCT the pro version the worst. Terrible loose tolerances on all suspension, some nice parts but so what. Steering servo sucks, but that is ok and again the suspension is so loose. Yes it runs like stink but...not quality product. I am buying these clones because of "economics" but anyone telling you these cars are ok are full of it. So I need to figure out how to get this Senton.
Hi there. Thanks for the information about those other brands. Shame that Arrma is expensive where you are. If you do get one I'm now thinking that maybe the Big Rock is a better all rounder. Don't know if you saw the video where I had a Big Rock body and Granite wheels on the Senton. Works better for me in rainy England. Thanks again for your comments. Best wishes to you 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Thx for the reply, intellectually I agree as my HSC small 1/8 th big wheels buggy is better for my park driving. I do like the looks of the SCT however. Human nature, hard thing to understand.
Some useful skip points 1:08 - steering bearings, 4:13 - Servo, 8:01 - Differential, Big Rock body - 13:48
Am just about to strip my Senton down and replace servo and rubber bearings - this was hugely helpful - thanks!
Ah cool so that was good timing. Many thanks for your feedback 😁
The 1/10 Senton 3S BLX with the Granite Fortress MT tires and 15T pinion... trimmed the Senton body and it's now my favorite Arrma...love my 1/8 Kraton6S V5 but this modified Senton is a hoot savage underated fun
Oh that's interesting. Yeah it does work well like that. I haven't got into the 6s cars so I can't compare but I'm loving the 3s range. Many thanks for your comments. Much appreciated 😁
Ty for servo saver tip... Horizon is backordered on the 25t spline saver. Truck up and running with new servo!
Oh yes the 23t saver will fit with a bit of brute force. Many thanks for your feedback 😁
You should clean your truck after every run! I use Simple Green or Fabuloso and spray down the entire truck top to bottom from to back. Then I simply take a lower pressure garden hose and wash it all off, dry it and it looks and feels like a brand new RC every time I do that :)
That's great advice. Many thanks indeed for sharing 😁👍
Hiya, Pete. Nice tips and some expert mechanics from you, looks like you are a pro with those hex drivers now! All very well explained and demonstrated. I use that GT85 spray, too, I find it penetrates better than WD40. Loved the keyhole surgery! Cool with the new body, that Tamiya metallic orange is a very nice shade. I enjoyed this one mate - hope all is well with you - all the best from Mark. :-)
Ah cheers for watching mate. I know it's not a car that you own so I appreciate it. Would you consider getting a basher like this to save your Tamiyas from a beating? You do really need lipos for these mind you. Anyway those new hex drivers are pretty nice but the handles are a bit slippery what with not having rubber on like my previous ones. Hey you know I always end up with rounded off hex drivers and I'm wondering if I had a grinding wheel whether I could grind off the ends and get to a new bit that is still hex shaped. What do you reckon? Anyway I was thinking about doing that video chat thing if you are up for it? Like I say it doesn't need to go on TH-cam if we aren't happy with it. Need to chat about how it all works before that. I'm sure that we have many fascinating things to talk about! Hope that Tuesday is treating you well mate. How long before the holidays? Bet you are counting the days! I need to use up my remaining holiday at work so from next week I've got 4 day weeks till Xmas and then not back till the 2nd. Looking forward to some days off and getting stuff done. Cheers for now mate 😀
@@PeteWylieRC No worries, mate - we always support each other, and anyway, I just like being nosey and seeing what you are up to! I think the stuff is too expensive for me - I do like them though, we will see. I have a couple of little bashers sent free for test, HBX stuff, with 2 LiPo's each! Coming soon, they are a lot of fun! Hoping to get more, Euro RC said they could send me a car too! Anyway, Deffo up for the chat vid, maybe we could have a phone chat this weekend to go over it? It would be good to catch up anyway. I'm super busy in the week as work is a nightmare and Lou is still off sick :-/
Cool you got some free time, I'm sure you will make good use of it! Cheers, Pete! :)
@@MarkBryanRC Ooh free stuff :-) Ok mate we will talk soon. Best wishes to Lou. Dinner time for me. Sausage and mash. Yum :-) Cheers for now mate :-)
Thanks, my Senton front input gear feels sticky, but I think the shim was installed on the other side of the diff, which would tighten the gear up. I’ll try swap it to the other side. Great vid.
Hope that sorts it out. Many thanks for your feedback 😁
Thank you for making this video! This is absolutely helpful
Hi there. Many thanks for your great feedback 😀
Great tips and how to Pete. Getting that servo out is a real faff though. Hope all is well down your way mate. All the best.
Yeah I'm sure that there must be an easier way to do the servo but I haven't quite worked it out yet. Yeah all good here at the mo thanks. Hope you are ok. Cheers for watching matey 😁
Great top tips!!!
Looking forward to getting out soon, hopefully with some dry weather.
Keep up the good work.
Hiya Ric. Yeah let me know when you are free. Cheers for watching 😀
What rear diff oil do you use/recommend?
Hi there. I think 30,000 CST is what I put in and seems good 👍
great footage !
any suggestion on the rear toe in to save tire wear?
Hi there. I think you can only change the camber on the rear using the upper suspension rods. The toe in is fixed by the lower arms. You can change the front toe in on the front using the steering rods obviously. Anyway I've not really changed any of it much from how it came. Sorry that's not much help. Thanks for watching the vid.
Hi Pete, I've watched all three, and they're all excellent and informative. Great maintenance tips and how to's. That centre drive shaft bearing looks like it will need replacing very soon. Those Arrma's look like they're well built and tough machines. I'll put one on my list! I like the key hole surgery, any chance you can pop up to Cambridgeshire and perform a small hernia & gallbadder job ! Seriously, great video. Until the next time, keep safe & well. 😉
Hiya John. Yeah I'd recommend these for bashing about so you can preserve the Tamiya's for the lighter runs and keep them looking nice. Generally pretty easy to work on too. It's not quite like getting a kit and building it but you do get some deconstructing and reconstructing fun. Cheers for watching and your great feedback. Hope all is well with you my friend 😀
I liked that you looked at changing the body for the Big Rock, not seen anyone cover that before. What do think of doing it the other way round, buy a Big Rock but then fit a Senton body, what do you think would be the problems?
Hi there. Well if you had a Big Rock and kept the big wheels then obviously you would have the clearance issues with the arches of the Senton body. Also even with Senton wheels you'd have problems as I believe that the Big Rock has longer suspension arms so the wheels wouldn't tuck under the arches and would catch the edges. Obviously I haven't got one to test my theory but that's what I reckon. Many thanks for your feedback 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Agreed that the wheel arches would have to be trimmed but I wouldn't be looking to change the wheels though. Rich Duperbash did convert his V2 Senton last year with Granite wheels etc I think, it looked kinda cool I thought
Yeah I did see that and it looked great. It's just the issue of the mud getting thrown under the body and into the chassis at this time of year when everywhere is wet. Going to test the Big Rock body soon hopefully to see how it goes 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Look forward to seeing the vid on the Big Rock, did you make video on how you painted it, I would interested to see how you did the widows. Incidentally with regards dirt getting into the chassis, have you considered getting a Dusty Motors dust cover?
Many thanks for the prompt replies 👍
@@emgee44 I didn't video the painting but it was a very easy one with no masking required. The windows are just stickers on the outside. Yes it might be worth looking at the dusty motors cover. Good thinking 😁
Great tips and cracking paint job 👌 where did you get your big rock body?
Hi there. Many thanks. I got the body at Modelsport but I was just looking and it seems to be out of stock right now. Hopefully back in soon 😀
More great content dude. Nice one. 👍
Thanks Barry. How's it going with you mate ?
I'm getting this in two weeks at a store and I was wondering is it good for begginers
Yeah I think that any of the Arrma 3s cars would be great. You just need to decide which would be best for where you want to run it. I say a bit more about that in the senton review video I did. Thanks for watching :-)
Thanks I just wanna run it a a park and little jumps too
Nothing too hard
@@annylo81 I've got this and the Granite and over all I prefer the Granite I'd say. I think that the Big Rock might be the best all rounder although I've not actually driven one as yet.
Thanks man but I got my heart out on the senton. Maybe that will my second rc. Thanks for the suggestions.
ohh yes, i like it!
Many thanks
Damn, I can’t decide. Senton or Slash 4x4 Ultimate.....??
I haven't had a Slash 4x4 to compare. The RC Kiwis were racing the Slash vs. the Senton. Can't remember if they came to a conclusion. I do really like these Arrma 3s cars and they seem much better value than Traxxas.
@@PeteWylieRC Indeed they are good value. I keep leaning towards the Senton so I guess the mind is made up....
@@rufffinoo yeah like I say in the videos there are a few things to sort out but all the 3s range are brilliant. One thing to think about is whether to go for the big rock instead. 1 issue I had with the Senton is that with the body covering the wheels, all the mud and debris goes inside and it's an awful cleanup job if it's wet. I ended up putting a Big Rock body on mine for the winter season. I've got some inner wheel arches to try also. Just a thought 😀
@@PeteWylieRC Taken the plunge and bought a Senton. Also ordered one of those Dusty Motor covers to (hopefully) keep it clean. Is it necessary to change the servo? Which would you recommend?
It's ok, found it on the other vid! Thank you.
What’s a good servo for the typhon 3s v3
I'd get the same one I used - uk.banggood.com/JX-Ecoboost-CLS6322HV-21KG-Large-Torque-180-CNC-Aluminium-Shell-Metal-Gear-Digital-Coreless-Servo-p-1319881.html?gmcCountry=GB¤cy=GBP&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6t6ABhDMARIsAONIYyw2SoFmUw-u8jd7-yIl2wcdKP29xWMw7ZRXIYxBLl9gB6FmX9hsUJIaAocNEALw_wcB
Thanks, Do I need anything else for it to fit?
Well the V3 servo horn is a smaller spline size but it will squeeze on as shown in the video.
Thanks
My servo saver is slipping
Nice vid series. I live in indonesia so getting Arrma here is about twice as much. I went with Cninese HSP and Wltoys, three in total. Various stages of success......the last SCT the pro version the worst. Terrible loose tolerances on all suspension, some nice parts but so what. Steering servo sucks, but that is ok and again the suspension is so loose. Yes it runs like stink but...not quality product. I am buying these clones because of "economics" but anyone telling you these cars are ok are full of it. So I need to figure out how to get this Senton.
Hi there. Thanks for the information about those other brands. Shame that Arrma is expensive where you are. If you do get one I'm now thinking that maybe the Big Rock is a better all rounder. Don't know if you saw the video where I had a Big Rock body and Granite wheels on the Senton. Works better for me in rainy England. Thanks again for your comments. Best wishes to you 😁
@@PeteWylieRC Thx for the reply, intellectually I agree as my HSC small 1/8 th big wheels buggy is better for my park driving. I do like the looks of the SCT however. Human nature, hard thing to understand.
@@PeteWylieRC OK you were correct, looking at Big Rock now. It makes lot more sense playing in the park. Thx
Hi 😀
Hi 😁