Arrma Typhon Grom BLX Basher Build

[floe]

Almost finished this small project. Just need a GPM aluminium shock tower brace and some white wheels and then it is ready to hit the dirt

Its a basher so it will be run hard therfore I only added the most basic upgrades, aluminium wheel hubs and diff covers. Painted a new body since I think the stock ones are a bit dull. 3 layers of translucent yellow followed by 3 layers of gold and backed by pearl white and light gun metal. Hope youi like it

 

[Tunedfrog]

Very cool and my wife's favorite color.

 

[PaPa K]

Excellent job, looks like lemon speeder.

 

[Lumikko]

I make rare exceptions to cab-forward buggies looking good, but this one actually does. Nice work with the body and the red ano highlights.

 

[floe]

I make rare exceptions to cab-forward buggies looking good, but this one actually does. Nice work with the body and the red ano highlights.

Thanks a lot. I am happy with the result

 

[Lukedavis]

That thing looks amazing

 

[CertifiedMike]

Almost finished this small project. Just need a GPM aluminium shock tower brace and some white wheels and then it is ready to hit the dirt

Its a basher so it will be run hard therfore I only added the most basic upgrades, aluminium wheel hubs and diff covers. Painted a new body since I think the stock ones are a bit dull. 3 layers of translucent yellow followed by 3 layers of gold and backed by pearl white and light gun metal. Hope youi like it

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Almost too pretty to bash! You might have ruined it!
It looks nice. Sometimes less is more... this time is too!

 

[ferrebee88]

Crap! Now I have to get one. That thing looks awesome!

 

[floe]

Almost too pretty to bash! You might have ruined it!
It looks nice. Sometimes less is more... this time is too!

It has to be used!

Good thing about the typhons is that when they do tumble womble only the wheels and wing touch. The body can get scratches at the very top but I put on some PPF that can be replaced

 

[CertifiedMike]

It has to be used!

Good thing about the typhons is that when they do tumble womble only the wheels and wing touch. The body can get scratches at the very top but I put on some PPF that can be replaced

I'll bet you'll have so much fun, you won't even notice a scratch or 2!

 

[luke66]

Awesome!!! Them GROMs can bash up a storm! So tough.

 

[floe]

Brace yours self...

Only need the new wheels now and it's done

 

[floe]

Got those white wheels. And the buggy is fully complete

 

[CertifiedMike]

Got those white wheels. And the buggy is fully complete

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It looks good! Almost too good!
Time to get it dirty!!!!
What tire and wheel combo is that? Any link?
The wheel look a bit like the old Kyosho 5 star wheels.
Are we going to see any running vids???

 

[floe]

It looks good! Almost too good!
Time to get it dirty!!!!
What tire and wheel combo is that? Any link?
The wheel look a bit like the old Kyosho 5 star wheels.
Are we going to see any running vids???

Time to get it dirty yes!

It's a cheap Chinese Proline Badlands knock off. They feel every bit as good as the stock ARRMA wheels. I got them from AliExpress for $10 for a set of 4: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHNYdZm

I'll se if I can do a running vid. Planning to do one with my infraction half cab. Just need to figure out a good way to film

 

[CertifiedMike]

Time to get it dirty yes!

It's a cheap Chinese Proline Badlands knock off. They feel every bit as good as the stock ARRMA wheels. I got them from AliExpress for $10 for a set of 4: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHNYdZm

I'll se if I can do a running vid. Planning to do one with my infraction half cab. Just need to figure out a good way to film

I ripped the center out of a stock Arrma wheel with a stock Arrma Granite.
I hope you get some good run time out of these tires and wheels!
I just bought a couple sets of foam tire and wheels. The new track surface seems to like foam. I hope some day soon I'll get there to find out for myself!
I almost bought a few sets of Kyosho wheels yest too but I bought a lot of stuff yest. I'd really just like to get my car moving, worry about that stuff after I get a few laps in!
I'd love to see some running vids of your R/C's! Filming seems to be the tough part! I'll keep watching for one tho!

 

[floe]

I ripped the center out of a stock Arrma wheel with a stock Arrma Granite.
I hope you get some good run time out of these tires and wheels!
I just bought a couple sets of foam tire and wheels. The new track surface seems to like foam. I hope some day soon I'll get there to find out for myself!
I almost bought a few sets of Kyosho wheels yest too but I bought a lot of stuff yest. I'd really just like to get my car moving, worry about that stuff after I get a few laps in!
I'd love to see some running vids of your R/C's! Filming seems to be the tough part! I'll keep watching for one tho!

Is it a Granite Grom or the bigger one? If its the Grom which tires did you get then? The only viable substitute for the stock tires I can find is the Proline Badlands MX which are backordered currently I am looking for a tyre upgrade for my new Granite Grom BLX "EXB" build

Agree with the videos. It adds a new dimension so to say

 

[CertifiedMike]

Is it a Granite Grom or the bigger one? If its the Grom which tires did you get then? The only viable substitute for the stock tires I can find is the Proline Badlands MX which are backordered currently I am looking for a tyre upgrade for my new Granite Grom BLX "EXB" build

Agree with the videos. It adds a new dimension so to say

The Granite is a 3s version.
Its as if the wheel nut got very hot and melted the center so its cone shaped. I haven't really looked into the problem. I need to order a set of wheels from Jennysrc.com.
I'd enjoy some snow running this winter.
Are your tires 2.2" 12mm hex?

 

[floe]

The Granite is a 3s version.
Its as if the wheel nut got very hot and melted the center so its cone shaped. I haven't really looked into the problem. I need to order a set of wheels from Jennysrc.com.
I'd enjoy some snow running this winter.
Are your tires 2.2" 12mm hex?

I've seen that before but on bigger trucks. What size is your hex hubs?

It's 1.9" rims and 72mm tires. I actually found some HPI wheels that I ordered to pair with a set of Xray tires. So for now I think I'm good

 

[CertifiedMike]

Mine run a 12mm hex. Standard for all sorts of rc buggies. 1.9 is common for older RC and I think crawlers use them a lot.
You would need to adjust your gearing for taller tires but I bet it would look CRAZY as a 'monster buggy'!
I'll be watching for your new set too!