@@-BUFFALOMan you can get a great new transmitter/receiver combo for only 3-50 bucks, some even including a gyro for "avc" stability control. Well worth it, these things are much cheaper than they were 20-30 years ago. Simple plug and play installation, tune the radio adjustments and go. The armmas are still a great value, some of the toughest most indestructible rc's out there. Check out RCDUDE81's channel; he does some insane jumps with his collection. Of course the 1/8 scale ones are going to be more durable though (and faster).
ARRMA has come a long way, Traxxas too however they need to get with the times...ARRMA right now are beating them in technology, hands down😉👍 thanks so much for the share
Arrma has changed it radio systems to spectrum systems and have ditched the tactics. To race it you need stand mid from start to finish for connected range. FYI
I replaced it with a Spectrum DX2 with the gyro system. Now keep in mind that is when Arrma used the Tactic raido systems, the system that comes stock in them now is much better.
@@andrewap77 are you sure? The tactic ttx300 was a good radio with 250m+ range. The new stx2 radio system is terrible theres a huge delay, it feels cheap in the hand and the range is less than 100m
@@_.b.rc.g._ are you talking about the dumbo rc transmitter. If you are it a good radio great for the price. It's got no delay, great range and a gyro. If you wanted a cheap but very good radio this would be it
@@anonymouswriter448 yeah I'm talking about this. Dumbo x6. I'm waiting for my granite blx 4x4 to come and I will try this with spektrum first. It is my first hobby grade rc as well so I don't know a lot but everyone is talking about changing transmitter on Arrma. I'm a teen as well so my parents don't let me spend a lit money (it took 2 years to make them let me buy the granite) so if I will buy another transmitter this will be dumbo. Some people say that in Arrma it feels like driving a different car. I just think it is a good choice in my situation.
I know this is a old video, but just watched it. I had the same issue, I contacted Horizon who sent me a new receiver very fast and it fixed the range issue. This is not an uncommon issue, I had the same thing happen with a $1000. XMax, boy was I upset. Traxxas after much effort sent me a new reciever and it too fixed my range issue.
Great vid guys, glad I came across it!! 👍 Glad I went w the Arrma Typhon 6S over the Rustler 4x4 VXL, It's coming in 2moro, will be uploading an unboxing video, so excited!! I was also aware that the controller on the Arrma is crap, so I also ordered an R7FG Radiolink receiver since I have an RC4GS Radiolink controller already that I use on my 2WD Rustler that's configured for speed runs. Hmm, may do speed run test comparing both, a 2200kv vs 2050kv! 😋
The 6s version is an awesome RC platform. The 3s version not so much. I have a senton which is same platform and have had many problems. My outcast 6s on the other hand has been trouble free.
They most likely had the Spektrum radio - if you can get the Typhon with a Tactic radio then go that route. I grabbed the last one from my local Hobby shop.
Can not tell if you are sarcastic but Typhon is the god more powerful than Zeus. Hera had Gaia and Tartarus create Typhon. One letter O. Thanks for the great review!
I just bought a Traxxas VXL, and I'll say, running on hot asphalt on a humid 95 degree day, the ESC doesn't overheat for at least 40 minutes of run time. There's a 20 dollar fan upgrade that I have on my 2wd Rustler, and I'll be adding something similar to my 4wd one. I don't have the range problems the Arrma has, and around the track, my Rustler keeps right up with a local guy who has had an Arrma for a while
So you are spending an extra $20 on a car that is already $100 more than the typhon out of the box, hmm. Well on the Typhon you can get a 20t pinion for $20 and a Dumbo rc tx/rx combo for around $35 that gets 3x to 4x the range of even the traxxas radio and still come in $45 cheaper than the Traxxas stock. Not to mention I have broke a few toe links on my rustler and have yet to break anything on the Typhon. I have a couple of vehicles from both companies and I gotta say I love both the rustler and typhon but I find myself grabbing the typhon more often than the rustler since I got it.
I used to love TraxxASS until I got my first Arrma Typhon. After that sold my crazy upgraded Rustler VXL, Mini E Revo and my brand new E Revo 2.0 which broke the first 20 minutes in driving it. After that nothing but Arrma and I couldn’t be happier. Arrma are frickin tanks. Radios are trash but that’s nothing compared to the BS Traxxas puts you through.
Which Typhon you got? I've been looking into the 3s so I can run on my buddy's track. My Kraton 6s is a beast but not nimble enough to compete with lighter buggys
Raul Deras I have the 6s v4... this is my 2nd one. I had the Outcast 6s BLX, Kraton 6s v3 and my first and favorite Arrma Typhon 6s v2. Unfortunately I had to sell that lot. But I couldn’t resist and got the Typhon 6s v4 and maaaan are they fun. Only problem is nobody bashes around here anymore. I’m probably gonna sell it cuz it’s just sitting here. I have it listed on Mercari.
Raul Deras put him to shame with the 6s Typhon. I’m telling ya don’t waste your money on that 3s nonsense. Once you get going you’re gonna wish you had the 6s, everyone I know of has said the same thing. Other than a buddy that got one for his son.
great video guys. :) Good old traxxas, they are still one of if not the best bashers on the market today, i have been an ower of traxxas models for nearly 20 years now and still love then to this day lol, yup i have a few stampedes, slash, revo, t-maxx, but have a good few other brands too. :)
CAPTAIN DRONE hello bud, lol it’s hard not to love them all isn’t it, try out Tamiya next and get yourself a nice touring car something like a tamiya TT02 so you can road race and always add some drift wheels if you want, trust my your have some great fun.. happy rcing bud, im looking forward to the next video 👍
Deffenitly 2 very cool RC! I don't like saying one is better than the other but R C Ground Buggies/Trucks should not need a Return to. Home. Not sure of price difference but all the walking to get your RC truck is what will get it smashed ran over even in Parking Lots! Like to see same test in mud and hills! 👍
Same problem with my Typhon 6s, also goes out of range and you have to walk up right next to it to reconnect. However my Senton 3s does not have that issue although i think it's the same Spectrum radio. Maybe the receiver, the antenna is tiny on the Typhon.
@@oliverbekker712 The V3 transmitter is supposed to give you better functionality and range. The short answer is yes its improved but the big one is that the radio is much improved and its one of the fastest 1/8 scales for the money out there.
In my large scale ARRMA ten, the range problem did not exist,( everythin almmost the same) although I noticed delays in reactions with Trxxas Rustler, I think it's because theres a small and short antenna in ARRMAS placed in the addition of the esc and fan wheel in my gibg rock at Typhon you can not see it at all ...It could be improved somehow by DIY.
That's the v2 Typhon that had radio issues. The new v3 that is coming out now has a great radio with no issues plus more improvements and is still about $100 cheaper than the Rustler 3s vavxl. Easy choice here my friends
Yes Traxxas has the range but Armma tough is more than a logo. Traxxas will break if you look at it while Arrmas can take a pretty good hit. On 3s 11.1 I like my Granite much better. Hits 50 MPH out of the box on 3s and is very stable at speed. I think I would still like to have the Rustler VXL 4x4. I like it lot's.
The V2 Typhon 3s was undrivable garbage straight out of the box. Horrible Spektrum radio w/ latency & range issues, worthless servo(could not steer car), leaking shocks, unsealed bearings, plastic driveshaft that was ruined within an hour after pebbles wedged in between it and the heatsink, massive steering slop, etc. Seemed like a steal at $299 but literally within 2 hours of owning it, I’d already spent $200 more on a new radio and servo. I had to add metal threaded body shocks, a Yeah Racing Tornado motor fan, sealed bearings, new driveshaft, new Yeah Racing Tornado ESC fan(og fan died), and I dialed out as much steering slop as possible. $300+ on top of the $300 purchase price and it’s a beefy little ripper that I love to drive. I hear the V3 has some nice upgrades that solve the V2 problems. In Arrma’s defense, they did send me a new Tactic radio to replace the junk Spektrum after I emailed to tell them that the Spektrum radio was unacceptable at any price point. I don’t expect much from a $300 rtr, but I do expect it to work satisfactorily out the box. It failed miserably. I now like the Typhon a bit more than my Traxxas stuff after throwing a good amount of $$ at it, but Traxxas products work better directly out of the box.
CAPTAIN DRONE Oh okay 👌 I have been in retirement long enough... I assume that it will be 1st class flying from Massachusetts and of course don't forget the limousine to pick me up at the airport.
Oh wow, I found Andre on another channel! Lol. I think you may have something wrong with your tx or rx because I had more range on mine stock out of the box. That being said, I got turned on to the Dumbo rc tx from Kevin Talbot's channel and for around $35 us you get a tx/rx combo that has almost 3x the range of even the traxxas radio. Its a no frills radio but it works great
As of today 2/27/22 this ARMA got a new Transmitter from Horizon Hobby the (1) Spektrum™ 2.4GHz SLT3™ 3-Channel Transmitter I believe the car will get better range & speed if you raced with Andre today !!
I have the same Typhon and never have range issues? Maybe ya got a bad one or your really driving it super far. Love that Arrma although I need to get a fan for the rustler or else it overheats when you upgrade the pinion!
Check the year of the vid. Horizon Hobby, which owns Arrma had so many complaints about this that they eventually changed the communication system. You must have purchased your Arrma in the past year or so.
So the Arrma is cheaper out of the box. But the radio is trash and the servos are worse then what comes with Traxxas cars apparently. I'll stick with the more reliable brand lol. Of and you can easily get an ESC fan for the VXL ESC for $14 off eBay. Powerhobby has ESC fans that are almost a clone of the Traxxas fan for $10 cheaper.
Thinking of getting the arrma typhon 3s blx what battary was you using a 2s 0r 3s and did you change the gearing or was it just standard out of box cheers great video
I was hoping this was a 2WD Rustler!! But, I guess you have to do 4wd VS 4wd to make it fair, but my 2 favorite RC ever (in 20 Years of owning RC's!) is the Traxxas Slash 2WD, which is kinda weird when you consider my Worst RC (Worst handling) is the 2WD Traxxas Bandit! I have a super modded one that has been lengthened by 5-6cm & also made Wider by 6-7cm & Still its terrible! Unlike the Slash the Bandits just cant turn & it either under-steers like crazy or it over-steers & spins out/around! (& I didnt want to put weights on the front) The 2WD Slash tho handles beautifully! By FAR the best handling RC Ive owned in 20 years!
Who is that dot in the parking lot? Could it be......yes it is....Capppptaaain Speeeeeed! Nice video Steve. Who says you can't get exercise playing with R/C cars. I bet you lost 2 pounds ( Oops, I mean 1 kilo). Almost forgot to convert.
Yes I have a JAMMAN798 guitar & amp channel that compares different guitars and amps for newbies just getting into instruments. I have not posted any vids on it in a long time. There are a pile of comparison videos of pretty much every popular guitar and amp (just like I do with drones). He is one of many vids: ruclips.net/video/6b8OtI5uZ7I/видео.html
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 sweet I will chk it out I have been playing for many yrs dabbling in different styles but also need to get me another electric and amp just have a coup old acoustics right now so maybe this will help just thought about it while watching the video thx brother hope all is well
My young man, the TYPHON is BRUSHLESS. You are thinking of the YELLOW Typhon that is BRUSHED. Watch the video again and this time turn on the sound and screen display . :-)
That is absurdly short range on the Arma. Makes me wonder if the Antenna is broken on the receiver. Might be worth some exploratory surgery, or maybe just swapping out to another TX/RX combo.
The range on your typhon is not my experience. Given I do have the 6S version, but I have not hit an area yet where the signal cut out and the vehicle stopped. In testing range, the car is so far away the commands are delayed and I cant even see the car clearly, but it has never cut out like in the video. My car is a few years old, I assume V1.
One Edit, The antenna of my car has a straw supporting it in the vertical position. Not sure where your car's antenna was in the video. Perhaps this is the issue, or the transmitter batteries as already suggested.
Hi Captain drone i just got a dji spark I am I am having trouble with connecting to the dji go 4 app with my android phone the note 8 what am I doing wrong can you pls help me
Honestly for the price Typhon 3S is the best thing out there
After buying a wl toys 14401 1/14 for 80$. Putting 120 into it. The typhon 3s is a hell of a deal.
@@-BUFFALOMan easy, replace the radio gear. It's a known issue, most people that buy arrma replace the radio gear right away.
@@-BUFFALOMan haha, I went to the hobby shop for the 3s, he said you plan on upgrading the shocks or arms ? I said yeah. He said save or buy the 6s.
@@-BUFFALOMan I do have a granite 3s. I put a yeah racing blower fan on the motor. She doesn't even think about getting on. A 35mm on the side.
@@-BUFFALOMan you can get a great new transmitter/receiver combo for only 3-50 bucks, some even including a gyro for "avc" stability control. Well worth it, these things are much cheaper than they were 20-30 years ago. Simple plug and play installation, tune the radio adjustments and go. The armmas are still a great value, some of the toughest most indestructible rc's out there. Check out RCDUDE81's channel; he does some insane jumps with his collection. Of course the 1/8 scale ones are going to be more durable though (and faster).
This typhon now comes with much longer range and a fan on the motor.
YES!
What radio they come now?
@@RBAERO it comes with a spectrum SLT 3. Great range and solid remote.
@@RBAERO I was just about to ask what radio he has, cause my typhon 3s goes for days haha
Once again a real world view.I enjoy how you seem to hit the most prevalent points.Keep it up !
When I pulled my 6s out of the box and the transmitter I thought it was a joke. Dx5c is what I went with.
It would be great to see these things go head to head on a race track.
You have the exact same rustler 4x4 as me. Same color, same battery tie down, even the same GoPro mount in the same spot!
I much rather my fan to be loud then my ESC burning up
Yea traxxas are slow my friend has one and spent like 800 on it and it went like 40
Yeah and plus it’s not like your gunna be hearing it, when the motor pinion gear and spur is louder then it 🤣🤣
@@mbfishing3807 if it was the x max the x max isn’t built for speed it’s built for bashing
@@snack6624 no it was not
@@snack6624 I think it was a slash 4x4 brushless but he had mods done too it
ARRMA has come a long way, Traxxas too however they need to get with the times...ARRMA right now are beating them in technology, hands down😉👍 thanks so much for the share
I'm looking forward to the Arrma Infraction!
Arrma sucks
Arrmas junk
Traxxas link?? Arrma has no app
M Ld Fangirl alert!
Arrma has changed it radio systems to spectrum systems and have ditched the tactics. To race it you need stand mid from start to finish for connected range. FYI
I'm old enough to remember when Steve was into quadcopters and Andre was into planes!!! 😆😆
Good job on the review!👍
Ahhh.... those were the days :-)
RC trucks are more fun and better controlled with an AIO and goggle. Just my opinion, thanks for sharing your other passion.
The radio system that Arrma RC’s come with all lack in range, that is fist thing I replaced in all of my Arrma.
I replaced it with a Spectrum DX2 with the gyro system. Now keep in mind that is when Arrma used the Tactic raido systems, the system that comes stock in them now is much better.
@@andrewap77 are you sure? The tactic ttx300 was a good radio with 250m+ range. The new stx2 radio system is terrible theres a huge delay, it feels cheap in the hand and the range is less than 100m
@@anonymouswriter448 what about dumbo???
@@_.b.rc.g._ are you talking about the dumbo rc transmitter. If you are it a good radio great for the price. It's got no delay, great range and a gyro. If you wanted a cheap but very good radio this would be it
@@anonymouswriter448 yeah I'm talking about this. Dumbo x6. I'm waiting for my granite blx 4x4 to come and I will try this with spektrum first. It is my first hobby grade rc as well so I don't know a lot but everyone is talking about changing transmitter on Arrma. I'm a teen as well so my parents don't let me spend a lit money (it took 2 years to make them let me buy the granite) so if I will buy another transmitter this will be dumbo. Some people say that in Arrma it feels like driving a different car. I just think it is a good choice in my situation.
I have an ARRMA Granite 4x4 BLX which is similar to the Typhon. it's a beast!!
I have ordered mine and just can't wait. I have to wait 16-21 days
I know this is a old video, but just watched it. I had the same issue, I contacted Horizon who sent me a new receiver very fast and it fixed the range issue. This is not an uncommon issue, I had the same thing happen with a $1000. XMax, boy was I upset. Traxxas after much effort sent me a new reciever and it too fixed my range issue.
Great vid guys, glad I came across it!! 👍
Glad I went w the Arrma Typhon 6S over the Rustler 4x4 VXL, It's coming in 2moro, will be uploading an unboxing video, so excited!!
I was also aware that the controller on the Arrma is crap, so I also ordered an R7FG Radiolink receiver since I have an RC4GS Radiolink controller already that I use on my 2WD Rustler that's configured for speed runs. Hmm, may do speed run test comparing both, a 2200kv vs 2050kv! 😋
tysm i am gettin back to rc cars probbably gonne get the typhon this helped qith the disision
I just got a 6s typhoon and it’s the best thing I’ve ever owned
Hows the range on the radio...I know people dislike on the 6s but is it as bad reception as the one in video?
Ben Pitchford The radio has caused me some problems on speed runs and I’m considering buying a new tactic radio from the original ARRMAS
Ben Pitchford It is okay but it’s caused some problems for me but beyond the controller the car is just amazing
The 6s version is an awesome RC platform. The 3s version not so much. I have a senton which is same platform and have had many problems. My outcast 6s on the other hand has been trouble free.
I have a 6s typhon its a great toy
ARRMA gang like it up Traxxas comment
Thx Captain drone your the best!
Great video,the v4 Typhons have been upgraded and look pretty tough,I'd be prepared to fit a new receiver tho and new controller
This is the 3s version. Not 6s V4.
@@ELValenin you shoudl read
Wow. They fast. Never had a remote controlled car
Get either one , assp
Didnt know you review cars too
Very cool
Mostly drones but the full list is: Camera drones, FPV drones, RC Cars & RC Boats.
They most likely had the Spektrum radio - if you can get the Typhon with a Tactic radio then go that route. I grabbed the last one from my local Hobby shop.
Yup, it is the Tactic radio. The problem with range is that ARRMA places the antenna in the vehicle way low, so it easily can lose signal.
I have them both and I love them both :-)
Can not tell if you are sarcastic but Typhon is the god more powerful than Zeus. Hera had Gaia and Tartarus create Typhon. One letter O. Thanks for the great review!
I just bought a Traxxas VXL, and I'll say, running on hot asphalt on a humid 95 degree day, the ESC doesn't overheat for at least 40 minutes of run time. There's a 20 dollar fan upgrade that I have on my 2wd Rustler, and I'll be adding something similar to my 4wd one. I don't have the range problems the Arrma has, and around the track, my Rustler keeps right up with a local guy who has had an Arrma for a while
So you are spending an extra $20 on a car that is already $100 more than the typhon out of the box, hmm. Well on the Typhon you can get a 20t pinion for $20 and a Dumbo rc tx/rx combo for around $35 that gets 3x to 4x the range of even the traxxas radio and still come in $45 cheaper than the Traxxas stock. Not to mention I have broke a few toe links on my rustler and have yet to break anything on the Typhon. I have a couple of vehicles from both companies and I gotta say I love both the rustler and typhon but I find myself grabbing the typhon more often than the rustler since I got it.
I have both cars the rustlers way more durable I’d say but both are pretty good
Two grown kids! Luv it.
I have a granite BLX 4x4 brushless and an Outcast 6s. Waiting on my 3s Typhon. Those Arrmas that I have are a BEAST.
Haha! lots of fun goin' down here - it's what the hobby's all about 😆😆👍👍
Those cars are amazing. My dream as a child!
The V3 Typhon is awesom i have one and have no issues.
Still in love with the Rustler, especially with the longer range of the remote :P
You can't tell the speed from onboard fpv!# we need to see from the side view 😊😊👍
I really liked the Video and you too guy's r very joyful to watch. Very good. Keep it up dudes!!!! Small toys for big boys is the only way!!!!
I used to love TraxxASS until I got my first Arrma Typhon. After that sold my crazy upgraded Rustler VXL, Mini E Revo and my brand new E Revo 2.0 which broke the first 20 minutes in driving it. After that nothing but Arrma and I couldn’t be happier. Arrma are frickin tanks. Radios are trash but that’s nothing compared to the BS Traxxas puts you through.
Which Typhon you got? I've been looking into the 3s so I can run on my buddy's track. My Kraton 6s is a beast but not nimble enough to compete with lighter buggys
Raul Deras I have the 6s v4... this is my 2nd one. I had the Outcast 6s BLX, Kraton 6s v3 and my first and favorite Arrma Typhon 6s v2. Unfortunately I had to sell that lot. But I couldn’t resist and got the Typhon 6s v4 and maaaan are they fun. Only problem is nobody bashes around here anymore. I’m probably gonna sell it cuz it’s just sitting here. I have it listed on Mercari.
Raul Deras put him to shame with the 6s Typhon. I’m telling ya don’t waste your money on that 3s nonsense. Once you get going you’re gonna wish you had the 6s, everyone I know of has said the same thing. Other than a buddy that got one for his son.
Raul Deras
www.mercari.com/us/item/m83869310447/
^^this is the link to my listing
@@facehunter504 nice combo your selling there. Is that the stock STX2 radio there?
great video guys. :)
Good old traxxas, they are still one of if not the best bashers on the market today, i have been an ower of traxxas models for nearly 20 years now and still love then to this day lol, yup i have a few stampedes, slash, revo, t-maxx, but have a good few other brands too. :)
I'm new to the RC Car world. So far I have tried Redcat, Traxxas and Arrama (enjoy them all). Looking forward to trying others.
CAPTAIN DRONE hello bud, lol it’s hard not to love them all isn’t it, try out Tamiya next and get yourself a nice touring car something like a tamiya TT02 so you can road race and always add some drift wheels if you want, trust my your have some great fun.. happy rcing bud, im looking forward to the next video 👍
What an awesome price for this buggy.
Deffenitly 2 very cool RC! I don't like saying one is better than the other but R C Ground Buggies/Trucks should not need a Return to. Home. Not sure of price difference but all the walking to get your RC truck is what will get it smashed ran over even in Parking Lots! Like to see same test in mud and hills! 👍
I have an armor scent Mega I upgraded it with the Traxxas Velineon vxl-3s system and put a Traxxas receiver and remote and it is straight a beast
The review is excellent....now I know which to buy...thank you captain drone 💖
I have a new arma typhon 3s and it has a huge range. It disappears and still works. One time i had to go by sound to get it back.
Interesting to see a GoPro on the ARRMA rather than a GoPro on a Karma
Same problem with my Typhon 6s, also goes out of range and you have to walk up right next to it to reconnect. However my Senton 3s does not have that issue although i think it's the same Spectrum radio. Maybe the receiver, the antenna is tiny on the Typhon.
Arrma typhon 3s or traxxas rustler 4x4 vxl Which one should I take and why?????????
The v3 typhon has a diffrent motor and remote ansd a motor fan
Is it better? I'm looking at getting a better buggy
@@oliverbekker712 The V3 transmitter is supposed to give you better functionality and range. The short answer is yes its improved but the big one is that the radio is much improved and its one of the fastest 1/8 scales for the money out there.
Lol that’s the recommendation for the battery lol. A 30c lipo? 😂 😂
Both are nice,great video.
Can you make more videos comparing these two? Pls
More RC Car reviews coming in future.
Those tires balloon so well ;)
In my large scale ARRMA ten, the range problem did not exist,( everythin almmost the same) although I noticed delays in reactions with Trxxas Rustler, I think it's because theres a small and short antenna in ARRMAS placed in the addition of the esc and fan wheel in my gibg rock at Typhon you can not see it at all ...It could be improved somehow by DIY.
That's the v2 Typhon that had radio issues. The new v3 that is coming out now has a great radio with no issues plus more improvements and is still about $100 cheaper than the Rustler 3s vavxl. Easy choice here my friends
I love both of these cars! 😍😎
Impressive speed on both! But the range matters a lot. Irritating to constantly go to retreive it. 😁
ToB Creations his batteries were dead.
Awesome..!! Great video guys!!
Yes Traxxas has the range but Armma tough is more than a logo. Traxxas will break if you look at it while Arrmas can take a pretty good hit. On 3s 11.1 I like my Granite much better. Hits 50 MPH out of the box on 3s and is very stable at speed. I think I would still like to have the Rustler VXL 4x4. I like it lot's.
Facts bro my e revo cant last one bash fully upgraded my stock 6s kraton have ran multiple packs and it feels great and doesn't break
@@MrJoseph5120 My Son In Law has that one and it's the same for him. I wish they would make them better, like Arrma. I'd be all over them!
The typhon runs over 100kph with 26t pinion (i got mine to 104kph and with 4s [different esc] 115kph)
great great video it's like no one races rc anymore like Damn what happened to the fun??
Racing RC is so much fun, especially in dirt.
The V2 Typhon 3s was undrivable garbage straight out of the box. Horrible Spektrum radio w/ latency & range issues, worthless servo(could not steer car), leaking shocks, unsealed bearings, plastic driveshaft that was ruined within an hour after pebbles wedged in between it and the heatsink, massive steering slop, etc. Seemed like a steal at $299 but literally within 2 hours of owning it, I’d already spent $200 more on a new radio and servo. I had to add metal threaded body shocks, a Yeah Racing Tornado motor fan, sealed bearings, new driveshaft, new Yeah Racing Tornado ESC fan(og fan died), and I dialed out as much steering slop as possible. $300+ on top of the $300 purchase price and it’s a beefy little ripper that I love to drive. I hear the V3 has some nice upgrades that solve the V2 problems. In Arrma’s defense, they did send me a new Tactic radio to replace the junk Spektrum after I emailed to tell them that the Spektrum radio was unacceptable at any price point. I don’t expect much from a $300 rtr, but I do expect it to work satisfactorily out the box. It failed miserably. I now like the Typhon a bit more than my Traxxas stuff after throwing a good amount of $$ at it, but Traxxas products work better directly out of the box.
its two different typs of cars. The rustler is for dirt drive and tyres for that, the Typhon, smaller tyres, and typically a car for plain tarrain...
Typhon 3s is a legend
Would love it if u review other product using drone footage!😍
I need a drone pilot to film me driving. I'll put an add in the paper :-)
CAPTAIN DRONE Oh okay 👌 I have been in retirement long enough... I assume that it will be 1st class flying from Massachusetts and of course don't forget the limousine to pick me up at the airport.
Very awesome video.. 😃👍
How did you mount the gopro on typhon
Cannot believe you didn't get any drone footage, still awesome though!
#MissedOpportunity
I need a drone pilot to film me. None available.... maybe in the future.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I'll definitely do it the next time I'm that side of the pond!
Lol why did you have to hashtag that?
Can you tell me the mah battery for the typhon 3s. Just bought one and need to buy batteries
Standard is 5000
nice one nice video I always watch your video I love it especially on drone it's my dream to have one... god bless more power to you
Oh wow, I found Andre on another channel! Lol. I think you may have something wrong with your tx or rx because I had more range on mine stock out of the box. That being said, I got turned on to the Dumbo rc tx from Kevin Talbot's channel and for around $35 us you get a tx/rx combo that has almost 3x the range of even the traxxas radio. Its a no frills radio but it works great
I was going to get Arrma but seeing this video probably stick to Traxxas
You see the huge shadow at 6 32, big hawk or something.
As of today 2/27/22 this ARMA got a new Transmitter from Horizon Hobby the
(1) Spektrum™ 2.4GHz SLT3™ 3-Channel Transmitter
I believe the car will get better range & speed if you raced with Andre today !!
Can you make a review about the tactic air drone plss by the way nice video
try the typhon 3s with the 26t pinion gear and hoon tires ......alot faster speed
I think the problem is you're not using fresh batteries in your controller.
How is the arma 8th scale buggy on a track?
It is a blast!!!!
The slt3 radio on arrma is traaaash,recommend dumborc, i got one on my 6s (8s max5) and it is perfect, tested it on 6s 120 kmh and on 8s 150 kmh
if the Rustler were sitting on those thin little tires it would be faster. The Rustler has about 2 times more rubber on the road than the Arrma.
What radio does the typhon have? STX2?
Spektrum radio
I have the same Typhon and never have range issues? Maybe ya got a bad one or your really driving it super far. Love that Arrma although I need to get a fan for the rustler or else it overheats when you upgrade the pinion!
Unfortunately all ARMMAS have range issues due to using the Spektrum radio system. Check my channel for other ARRMA RC car reviews.
hmm.. something must have glitched. i havent had any radio issues with my arrma typhon
Check the year of the vid. Horizon Hobby, which owns Arrma had so many complaints about this that they eventually changed the communication system. You must have purchased your Arrma in the past year or so.
So the Arrma is cheaper out of the box. But the radio is trash and the servos are worse then what comes with Traxxas cars apparently. I'll stick with the more reliable brand lol. Of and you can easily get an ESC fan for the VXL ESC for $14 off eBay. Powerhobby has ESC fans that are almost a clone of the Traxxas fan for $10 cheaper.
Rustler vxl 2wd wouldve been faster than both
Thinking of getting the arrma typhon 3s blx what battary was you using a 2s 0r 3s and did you change the gearing or was it just standard out of box cheers great video
3S battery (the one recommended by ARRMA) was used and the buggy is stock out of the box.
Cheers for that I missed the first part of you video lol but thanks for the reply
Interested your thoughts re DJI entering what appears to be a remote RC Vechile *!??
Very strange item. Not sure where it fits in... education? Follow me camera? Programmable sentry?
I was hoping this was a 2WD Rustler!! But, I guess you have to do 4wd VS 4wd to make it fair, but my 2 favorite RC ever (in 20 Years of owning RC's!) is the Traxxas Slash 2WD, which is kinda weird when you consider my Worst RC (Worst handling) is the 2WD Traxxas Bandit! I have a super modded one that has been lengthened by 5-6cm & also made Wider by 6-7cm & Still its terrible! Unlike the Slash the Bandits just cant turn & it either under-steers like crazy or it over-steers & spins out/around! (& I didnt want to put weights on the front) The 2WD Slash tho handles beautifully! By FAR the best handling RC Ive owned in 20 years!
Who is that dot in the parking lot? Could it be......yes it is....Capppptaaain Speeeeeed! Nice video Steve. Who says you can't get exercise playing with R/C cars. I bet you lost 2 pounds ( Oops, I mean 1 kilo). Almost forgot to convert.
Love it! :-)
The range...big yikes. I have almost every type of Traxxas other that the Bandit. I think I will get one of these and change the receiver.
I would sell all those Traxxas’ and get the tank Arrmas. They’re 6s beasts!
Super cool RC stuff! Been enjoying mixing it up lately with cars and boats!
Can you tell me how you get the speedometer in the video?
All the GoPros from the Hero 5 to Hero 7 have a built in GPS. You then just use the GoPro QUIK software to overlay whatever you wish.
What car (the light blue/silver looking one) is that @ 2:43?
I was about to get the Arrma Typhone 3s but that range deterred me away from it it was perfect until then :(
RANGE issues have been fixed in the new models. There is now a newer receiver and newer controller.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 what’s exactly did they upgrade? Sorry I’m new to rc and this will be my first
@@MrQUICKRABBIT The answer is in my post above
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you for replying
No spelling mistake from Arrma! Typhoon is a dramatic weather pattern, Typhon is from greek mythology, Typhon was the strongest of all gods!
Hey capt drone I think I seen a guitar in an older video and I also think u said u play are there any vids I can chk out of that
Yes I have a JAMMAN798 guitar & amp channel that compares different guitars and amps for newbies just getting into instruments. I have not posted any vids on it in a long time. There are a pile of comparison videos of pretty much every popular guitar and amp (just like I do with drones). He is one of many vids: ruclips.net/video/6b8OtI5uZ7I/видео.html
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 sweet I will chk it out I have been playing for many yrs dabbling in different styles but also need to get me another electric and amp just have a coup old acoustics right now so maybe this will help just thought about it while watching the video thx brother hope all is well
Please buy a arrma senton 6s blx and do a speed test with other car
no fair! the rustler in this video is brushless and the typhon is brushed!
My young man, the TYPHON is BRUSHLESS. You are thinking of the YELLOW Typhon that is BRUSHED. Watch the video again and this time turn on the sound and screen display . :-)
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I stand corrected
Green one is brushless
@@IBB4U1 Green should be brushed which is why it is the lowest price one available.
That is absurdly short range on the Arma. Makes me wonder if the Antenna is broken on the receiver. Might be worth some exploratory surgery, or maybe just swapping out to another TX/RX combo.
Mine goes way farther then that
Nice what brand of battery are you running in the typhoon? do you have a website that I can order the 3s battery from?
Try AMAZON
The Typhon
The range on your typhon is not my experience. Given I do have the 6S version, but I have not hit an area yet where the signal cut out and the vehicle stopped. In testing range, the car is so far away the commands are delayed and I cant even see the car clearly, but it has never cut out like in the video. My car is a few years old, I assume V1.
One Edit, The antenna of my car has a straw supporting it in the vertical position. Not sure where your car's antenna was in the video. Perhaps this is the issue, or the transmitter batteries as already suggested.
both 4 wheel drive?
Yes
Hi Captain drone i just got a dji spark I am I am having trouble with connecting to the dji go 4 app with my android phone the note 8 what am I doing wrong can you pls help me
Is this a V4 Typhon? Crazy you lost range that far out. Hope its not a v5 with the new spektrum stuff. I was looking at that car :(
How do you get the speedometer?
If you own a GOPRO HERO 5 or higher, it is part of the GPS.