Newbie with Arrma Typhon 223S

[TheToeJoe]

So I got my kid this Typhon 223S. He's very responsible with it, but even still, parts keep breaking.
I'm wondering if perhaps I should have bought something more durable. I'm told by several RC enthusiasts that this is a good RC buggy. And I understand replacing parts is part of the hobby experience.
But moving forward.... As I replace parts, should I be looking to replace them with Aluminum? Or maybe consider a more durable RC (prefer not to drop more $$$ on a new car)
Right now, I have a need for a new RC Motor Fan Set. The part I need is ARA-2091. But it's composite materials. Not Aluminum. Can I get something aluminum that would be compatible? For example, is aluminum motor cooling fan compatible?

For context....
We live in the suburbs. He rides it on the street and in peoples yards and occasionally we take it to a track at this RC club/park nearby. He has set his controller to 50% power.

EDIT: (answering questions below)
We are using 2S Lipo batteries. He uses car at 50% (most of the time. )
Parts that broke.
ARA330847 - Front Suspension Arm - Plastic cracked where attached to frame
AR330550 - Front left shock - Rod end that attached to frame broke
AR330550 - Front right shock - Shock Shaft (ARA330844) and Spring (AR330538) bent
ARA310905 - Wheel axle kept falling off - We put gorilla clue on the flat head screw (ARAC9813) that attaches the wheel axel to the composite rear slider driveshaft (ARAC4043)
ARA2091 - Motor Fan Set cracked in half - We replaced it with ARRABROWN RC Cooling Fan

 

[DavidB1126]

But moving forward.... As I replace parts, should I be looking to replace them with Aluminum? Or maybe consider a more durable RC (prefer not to drop more $$$ on a new car)

Imo it depends what part it is and how it's breaking
What parts are you currently breaking and replacing?
Some parts are ok for aluminum, some are not. This is because aluminum can bend and doesn't have the flex like plastic does, and aluminum can send the energy from forces from a crash to other parts too. Plastic can flex so it can go back to normal in a crash or impact. Sometimes the plastic can flex too much therefore it can snap or break.

Right now, I have a need for a new RC Motor Fan Set. The part I need is ARA-2091. But it's composite materials. Not Aluminum. Can I get something aluminum that would be compatible? For example, is aluminum motor cooling fan compatible?

Yep that can work. You just need a heatsink for the motor to go with it, assuming if you want to put the fan directly on the motor.
I like to run ProTek 30mm fans on my race buggies but rocketrc fans are pretty good too.
Tons of heatsinks on Amazon. I'll fetch you a link in a sec

Edit: you should be able to actually use the heatsink you already have on the motor. Stock is 35mm so 30 or 35mm fan will work (the one you linked will work )
Its a 2in1 esc and receiver so the fan will plug directly in the ESC.
In this case, aluminum cased fans will last longer than plastic cased fans. Especially bc of the rpm of them.

 

[ferrebee88]

Welcome to the forum! Some parts are meant to break a little easier on impact to keep other more important parts from breaking, so aluminum isn't always the best option. What parts does he break most frequently?

 

[TeknoJ]

Oh yeah here son drive this car, break… I go through this with every car we have.
Welcome to RCNT @TheToeJoe

 

[fstnd]

Welcome to RCT!

 

[Littlemotor]

Welcome sir!

 

[Guest D]

Welcome to RCT

 

[RustyUs]

Welcome to the RCTalk forum.

The whole story needs to be told . Are you running 2S or 3S LiPo batteries?

No doubt about it, some parts of an RC should be kept flexible. To better understand your Typhon 223S buggy, we will need to know what parts keep breaking. I wouldn't veer too far from the Arrma's optinal suspension/driveline parts list for the buggy. The electronics in a lot of RTR RCs are not the best. Normal everyday within limitations running of stock gear should provide hours of fun. Designing cheaper flexible yet strong enough composites to keep servos and chassis from instantly breaking is tricky.

My thoughts are: don't be dumping tons of money into the platform, because soon the price tag will be close to Arrma's 1/8 scale 6S Typhon buggy platform that is designed around a robustly normal 1/8 scale buggy able to take on more punishment... within reason of course.

Responsible or not, fun factor for off-road RCs begins when "let's see what this thing can do" enters the brain of the young & old controller.

 

[9x19]

Welcome to RCT

As a parts source, Jenny's RC has been great for new take-off bits at a significant discount.

https://jennysrc.com/collections/typhon-4x4-v4-223s-ara4306v4

 

[CertifiedMike]

Welcome to RCTALK.COM!!!

 

[luke66]

I had the previous gen Typhon 3S, and mine broke A LOT. (Sold it) I have learned a lot since though, so letting us know what parts you've broken can help us figure out if/what you should upgrade to! I broke a lot of A-arms on mine, but I didn't know that RPM made some upgrade arms that were more flexible. Lots of upgrade parts exist and probably should be used but stay away from aluminum for the most part. Metal bends and doesn't like to bend back. Let us know what parts you've broken!

And welcome to RCT!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Welcome in @TheToeJoe

 

[sherbanater]

 

[TheToeJoe]

Imo it depends what part it is and how it's breaking
What parts are you currently breaking and replacing?

Edit: you should be able to actually use the heatsink you already have on the motor. Stock is 35mm so 30 or 35mm fan will work (the one you linked will work )
Its a 2in1 esc and receiver so the fan will plug directly in the ESC.
In this case, aluminum cased fans will last longer than plastic cased fans. Especially bc of the rpm of them.

The ARRABROWN RC Cooling Fan did in fact do the trick. It works. Thanks you

Welcome to the forum! Some parts are meant to break a little easier on impact to keep other more important parts from breaking, so aluminum isn't always the best option. What parts does he break most frequently?

Welcome to the RCTalk forum.

The whole story needs to be told . Are you running 2S or 3S LiPo batteries?

No doubt about it, some parts of an RC should be kept flexible. To better understand your Typhon 223S buggy, we will need to know what parts keep breaking.

My thoughts are: don't be dumping tons of money into the platform, because soon the price tag will be close to Arrma's 1/8 scale 6S Typhon buggy platform that is designed around a robustly normal 1/8 scale buggy able to take on more punishment... within reason of course.

I'm interested in what ever can take more punishment because we live in the suburbs where he keeps hitting curbs, trees and mailboxes that don't like to give at all. But I already bought the Typhon 223S. I can't return it, so I would either have to upgrade it. Or eventually buy him the expensive car, like perhaps the one you are suggesting.

letting us know what parts you've broken can help us figure out if/what you should upgrade to!

To answer the above questions:
I added this to my original post

EDIT: (answering questions below)

We are using 2S Lipo batteries. He uses car at 50% (most of the time. )

Parts that broke.
ARA330847 - Front Suspension Arm - Plastic cracked where attached to frame
AR330550 - Front left shock - Rod end that attached to frame broke
AR330550 - Front right shock - Shock Shaft (ARA330844) and Spring (AR330538) bent
ARA310905 - Wheel axle kept falling off - We put gorilla clue on the flat head screw (ARAC9813) that attaches the wheel axel to the composite rear slider driveshaft (ARAC4043)
ARA2091 - Motor Fan Set cracked in half - We replaced it with ARRABROWN RC Cooling Fan

 

[luke66]

So I got my kid this Typhon 223S. He's very responsible with it, but even still, parts keep breaking.
I'm wondering if perhaps I should have bought something more durable. I'm told by several RC enthusiasts that this is a good RC buggy. And I understand replacing parts is part of the hobby experience.
But moving forward.... As I replace parts, should I be looking to replace them with Aluminum? Or maybe consider a more durable RC (prefer not to drop more $$$ on a new car)
Right now, I have a need for a new RC Motor Fan Set. The part I need is ARA-2091. But it's composite materials. Not Aluminum. Can I get something aluminum that would be compatible? For example, is aluminum motor cooling fan compatible?

For context....
We live in the suburbs. He rides it on the street and in peoples yards and occasionally we take it to a track at this RC club/park nearby. He has set his controller to 50% power.

EDIT: (answering questions below)
We are using 2S Lipo batteries. He uses car at 50% (most of the time. )
Parts that broke.
ARA330847 - Front Suspension Arm - Plastic cracked where attached to frame
AR330550 - Front left shock - Rod end that attached to frame broke
AR330550 - Front right shock - Shock Shaft (ARA330844) and Spring (AR330538) bent
ARA310905 - Wheel axle kept falling off - We put gorilla clue on the flat head screw (ARAC9813) that attaches the wheel axel to the composite rear slider driveshaft (ARAC4043)
ARA2091 - Motor Fan Set cracked in half - We replaced it with ARRABROWN RC Cooling Fan

For the arms get RPM replacements. Shocks are a bit tougher. You could get some Typhon 6S shocks as replacements (Look for them on JennysRC.com) or what I would do is get a bigger bumper to soak up most of the impacts.

As for the driveshafts and wheel axles, haven't had those problems myself so can't really help there.