ARRMA's Most EXPENSIVE 3s Truck! But is it worth $400?
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
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Today we talk about the Arrma Vorteks 3s BLX and see if its worth the £379/$400 price tag!
Not only is it ARRMA's most expensive 1/10 Truck but its one of the most expensive 1/10 scale trucks you can buy out of all the RC manufacturers out there.
I've had mine for a few months now and it's given me enough time to decide if it's worth the money and if if recommend one to someone looking for their next 3s ready RC Truck!
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So what do you think? Worth the money?
I was very impressed with the MT10 and have to say that would be my go to Truck if I was on a tighter budget when it comes to overall performance and durability.
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great content, mister! i really cannot compare my Vorteks to anybody else's experience. i stuck the Ragnaroks(BigRock Crew Cab OEM tires) on it right out of the box and aside from the run time, it is just stupid tough, again that is my own personal experience with the one i own. i have not made any other changes to it.
@@rogueFactor Love my Vortex as well and also have a Kraton and both of them are super fast and super tough as well.
ooor. Yeah! 😁
Mine breaks Everytime I drive it. Idk what it's problem is. Hate the pos
Definitely agree, picked my Vorteks up on sale for $279 from Arrma and am amazed at the value at that price/ picked up more aggressive tires for using on dirt and grass / absolute wheelie monster and a blast to jump and bash with.
Right now its $329. And worth it at that price imo
Original price of vorteks:- $380
Increased priced of vorteks:-$400
If you are thinking about that $20 / you are not made for this hobby😏😏
I have this model. I love it. Cant go wrong. Just remember to tighten the wheel hubs before you blast
The Vortek is a great rig but I would say The rival mt10 probably edges it on value for money. Great video 👍
I have Typhon, Big Rock and Vorteks. Vorteks is by far more fun, easy to control and fast.
Great comparison with the MT10 plus honourable mentions for the Granite. As Ricky knows, I have very mixed feelings about our Vorteks (compared to our Big Rock). Love the looks. Less keen on the rest. Ultimately, buy the Vorteks understanding that its first a "speed truggy" and second, an "off road and jumping "basher" and you wont be disappointed. Buy it expecting it to do ALL the things your Granite, Big Rock (or MT10) can do and you'll be unhappy. It has a higher top speed on the flat than the Granite or BR but a lower top speed off road because it's lower and therefore drags more. It has worse run time than the Granite or BR because the Spektrum firma100 has an LVC set high at 3.8 voltz (and is very sensitive to LVC-induced voltage sag when runnig on grass) AND because the 18T stock pinion is much more power hungry than the smaller pinion in the Granite or BR. It's decent at jumping but less good than the Granite or BR because there's much less suspension travel. It's better at resisting traction rolls than the Granite or Big Rock because its lower. You cant use the bigger tyres from the Granite or Big Rock (let alone Badlands) on the Vorteks because theyll rub the body, so if you do want to get better ground clearance (and better air control) you'll need to widen the track using the parts off a Big Rock or Typhon. Because the shocks are "truggy style" and short, you are limited on upgrade choices compared to the other Arrma 3S models. So, buy the Vorteks with your eyes open and you're bound to love it. But Ive poured a chunk of extra money and time into ours to make it as good off road as a Big Rock which has changed the price gap by something like £150 for an AVC function that is extremely erratic and for Smart battery technology I dont use. It's certainly prettty but in the same position again, Id get an MT10 with its lights, its centre diff, its sway bars and its amazing value.
i just got a brand new MT10 and i'm puttin' it up against the Granite, Vorteks, Rustler and even the Hoss. maybe not in that order tho. =oP
@@rogueFactor awesome. the inclusion of Traxxas product will make that a fascinating shoot-out.
@@patmarcus172 Vortrtex will win hands hand down
After owning my vorteks for a whole summer if say no. This car spends more time waiting for warranty parts or repairs than it spends driving. Breaks super easily and the electronics that are included (servo, motor, esc, cooling fans) are all low end sure-to-fail crap. And while you could upgrade the heck out of it I just don't find it worth it. The performance makes it difficult to keep on 4 wheels off even a small bump. Haven't had a single issue running my Kraton 6s for the exact same period of time and driving style.
I have seen other reviewers hit over 60 with the vorteks so it most definitely is possible
Great vid. Unfortunately not all batteries are created equal. There are plenty of other you tubers getting 60 mph. 100% agree with you on the best looking. Luckily I got the Vorteks for $359 US. Granite BLX is almost the same @ $350. At $319 vs $350 would you chose the MT10 over the Granite BLX?
I got 51 mile out the granite an 59 with vortex with the upgraded supplied gear may have to check your reader
The quality and price of arrma products is kind of fair and this color is firee
Great info and video again 🦾🦾💯
Love the truck and feel it is the best colour scheme! I’d love one of these but have to wait a bit… great upload Ricky 🙏
I gotta get back to work and definitely watching the rest of this tonight, this rig is on my wish list, excited to see you made this video! Thanks
Love my vorteks
If you didn't let the battery warm up before the speed run you will not get top speed. Nice video 📹👍👌
Does it beat out the big rock? As beaters, the vorteks and the big rock are the 3s kings. Tough choice... Thanks for the vid! Appreciate the hard work!
in my honest and bashed out opinion, It's worth the $369.99 USD that i paid.
Most definitely 🤙
Oh here we go! this guy just bought the vorteks, side by side comparison here we go!
I have 3s vorteks but looking at 6s notorious and wonder if there's a difference or benefit of using 1 (6s) battery over (2) 3s batteries?
Great video
I love my vorteks but to be fair I picked mine up lightly used for $270 with 2 3s packs and a charger. So we’ll worth that.
Great vid! I wanted to see these compared. I have the Helion Avenge,
same design as rival and i really liked the power n potential of Vortex. I opted to put some more power in the Avenge for know. Props on the honest review. 👍
Great vid mate and some sound advice, would like to get my hands on one some day
u always have good review..nice truck.
It's is one of the best looking cars out there, but out of my budget!! MT10 for me!! 👍🏻
Looks great, but personally prefer trophy trucks. Looking to get the Senton 3S somewhere this year.
First that Losi Grave Digger 😇
I have the Vortek and break something every other bash 😂 51 mph is still quick
It has high quality and it looks fantastic !!
cool rc and great overview
That one looks dope bro 😍 🙌🏽
Would you rate it much more over the granite?
Nice Review as allways 😉🤜🏽🤛🏻
Hey there! Birthday is coming up and trying to decide on either a Bigrock, Granite. or Vorteks. What would you recommend. interested in light bashing with my son, nothing too crazy.
thank you much!!
I love the new truck, I hope to one day be able to afford one, with a baby on the way though i dont think it will be any time soon
Rc toy prices in general are rising
How long is the typical run time on the battery you were using? I am a newbie. LOL Great video!
Got a used one with a bad gearbox/slipper. Totally rebuilt it twice now...hate this pos. Freaking motor bearings went out ffs! No tread wear at all yet, it hasn't been drove even by the first owner. Just breaks. I haven't even jumped it yet! All street driving.
Their are a few that got 59 - 61mph on stock Vorteks with speed pinion fitted, check out Tomley Rc got 61mph. Main reason for the higher price on the Vorteks ovethe other 3s Arrma's is the more expensive DX3 radio, with the Smart battery function & the Giro or AVS. Having said that if you are not using the expensive Spektrum Smart lipo's then the Smart battery function on the TX is pretty useless to have. I think most would prefer for it to come with the old SLT3 radio & pay the lower price of the other 3s line of trucks. If someone then wanted a Giro change out the SLT3 radio cheaply to the excellent Dumbo radio with a Giro for under £30.
i would pick the wl toys
Traxxas Rustler VXL 3s cost $425 and it doesn't even come with a heatsink and fan
I’m really late 😂 but it’s a cool car!
i have seen videos of people like yourself reviewing the arrma vorteks and getting speeds of 61mph not just one video a few showing the speed of 60+ there is alotr of factors to consider not everything is equal you can have 5 of the same motors and get 5 different results and there is things like how warm was the battery as a cold battery will drop the results speed also how tight or loose was the wheels how tight was the pinnion gear on the spur all these things should be taken into concideration this is the first video of the arrma i have seen showing the speed lower than advertised and i have watched alot of videos about this car as i am concidering buying one for bashing
I like the vorteks. When I stated to look into this truck I was looking at the vorteks and the traxxas vlx rustler which is more expensive and in my opinion less good features. Would like your opinion on that truck compared to the vorteks
Have both love rustler over vortex and traxxas is tougher
Can you use a ec5 to deans plug adapter to run it on a 7.4v 6000mah battery? Thinking of getting one but don't want to buy anymore batteries as I have enough lol
yeah can do. The best solution would be to solder on a EC5
How long does the 6800 last?
I wish I could be one of the winner's because it's hard to get certain things shipped out to the little island of Guam.
Does the the rival mt10 also have plastic diffs?
Whats the yellow buggy called in the giveaway?
In my experience this is the worst Arrma in the 3s range! We have 2 and nothing but problems...both had motors repaired under warranty (faulty bearings), new servo's (juddering problems), multiple spur gears stripped , weak front A-arms (now RPM).... If you want an Arrma 3s simply buy a Granite or Big Rock instead and use the money saving to buy another battery. If your on a budget then pickup a Rival MT10.
Hi what is a decent charger that I can use with this rc car, it will be on a 3s please send me a ebay link of a uk seller and good price many thanks.
I absolutely hate it. I sold it after a week
wth man. are you stateside? shoulda sold it to me!
@@rogueFactor lol I honestly am not a fan of any 3s arrmas tbh.
@@DeRock401 we can tell!
@@rogueFactor yeah they are fragile imo. I much prefer metal chassis on my arrmas. But I am not anti plastic with traxxas cuz my maxx is unbelievably more durable than my big rock / granite / vorteks/ senton
@@DeRock401 yeah i don't get it either. some plastic is more reslient than some metal chassis and vice versa. I feel like the plastic that was used in the senton V3s was far more impact resistant than the newer composite plastic being used but i'm just a customer i wouldn't know if it it is actually different.
Brought two don't like them either does missus have sold one already 2nd is ready to be sold . Prefer team rival anyday bashed it silly only upgraded servo would take it over vortex anytime.
You used 1 battery? Jesus I am not sticking up for Arrma I am just calling out out your testing. 1 battery really?
What does one battery have to do with anything?
Go with a traxxas slash at that point
going with a Traxxas Slash( i assume you mean the 4WD VXL version) makes sense at the point where you want to go from a Stadium truck to a Short Course truck. A Vorteks BLX and a Slash VXL walk onto a BMX track.
@@rogueFactor I like the short course body 😁 I see what your are saying but the traxxas drive shafts 😞 they brake so eazy! 😭 I have a arrma senton 😬😁😁
Yeah wltoys with all the upgrade is cheaper
1st
Are you supposed to be an expert? You should learn how to test something before you jump to conclusions. Your car at your location using your day couldn't reach 60 mph. That's all you know. 😣. You have a test sample of one, your results don't count. You can't see 4 mph variation depending on surface or battery temp or maybe your radio only sends 95% speed instead of 100%. Don't present your experience as fact. Talk about opening yourself up to being sued.
I am by no means an expert I'm just a guy with a love for RC but I am by no means an idiot. I checked many different things including the transmitter settings I just didn't decide to film the troubleshooting parts. I am allowed to present my results as can anyone else These were my findings on the day but it doesn't mean the truck won't do the intended speed for someone else. You have checked other 3s speed run vids right? Kev talbot = 57mph, roadside rc = 53mph, the rc hotspot 59mph. There are a lot of videos out there of the truck reaching sub 60mph speeds. I'm not saying Arrma are lies to its customers these are just our findings as Rc fans. Do you own a vorteks? Maybe do a 3s speed run with speed pinion and let me know your results. Cheers dude
Traxxas rustler 4wd is absolutely a better choice, more versatile, more power, easier to get parts. I’ve been into RC FOR 19 years and work on these trucks….Arrma time and time agin is a let down!!! Ive had way better luck and results AND customer service with traxxas then any other