How does this guy not have 500k subs. Freaking great videos!

Yeah i really like the matt black look of this thing, its nice sometimes not to be bombarded with all the colors of the rainbow

I really like how you got a little personal in this video. You became not just a face on KZfaq, but an actual relatable person. I appreciate that.

Recently converted my Senton into a Big Rock after getting a Mojave. I’m running Granite wheels/tires. Fun little monster truck.

That thing is snappy for how cold it looks!! Great vid brother. 🔥🔥💪🏻💯

Great channel! Just subscribed.. out of all my rc cars this is my favorite.. love this truck!

Big rock was my first RC and I still love to drive it! A few upgrades along the way because when you bash it hard you will break things. But also it being my first one I didn't know what to check for as far as maintenance like checking your mesh and checking your differentials every now and then. I literally beat the brakes off this truck! The parts I broke the most were drive axles. The second biggest replacement is i would pull the bottom perches right off the shock rods. But parts are relatively cheap and easy to replace on these 3s rc's. Great video with a lot of great information AJ!!👍💯

Great vid. Miss the old outro ha. Have Big Rock, Vorteks, Granite, & Typhon in 3S BLX. All bought for Christmas gifts in the family. Minor driver errors which have broken something on each vehicle. I’m 40, son 6, father 68. Being winter here we’ve stuck to driving in farm lot next to heated garage to stay warm. #1 issue with these vehicles are rocks caught in steering are preventing turning. If bashing only it seems to happen less frequently. Once we are racing each other hitting more and harder corners happens often. There’s a Kraton 6S and Stampede as well but love this 3S Big Rock. My favorite along with Granite!

Loving ya attitude towards ,knowing how we all started out with stunting around with these RCS ,saving up for parts etc,I'm a grown up now , I think,with income to hop up to 6s with aftermarket hop ups.Yet the fun perspective never changes.liking you angle.✌️

I have one of these amongst others, i have just put the blue body on it & upgraded it to 4S with 120Amp ESC but on std engine, its so fast & still strong. One of the best value bashers for sub 500. Agree 100% with your review.

Mine had quite a few breaks. Good thing was Horizon warrantied the parts

Great video! Great comparison of Arrma 3s cars. I always wanted to see the differences between them.

Hard for me to choose an rc not a fan of truggy or short wheel base so this was a winner for me !

I put the TLR Typhon shocks on my big rock. Works well for me. The durability at an 8 is silly when you brake nothing. But it's your opinion.

The BRCC is probably the same width as the Typhon 3S. The offset wheels on the BRCC makes it look wider than it really is.

First time watching. Just finished my year of RC....only own a BRRK. I UP GRADED IT TO 💀. Then down graded to atleast my bullet proof point. It's been so good to me

When i ran the black body, i slapped some green MONSTER logo's on it to give it charecter

gear it to 18t & upgrade the driveshafts.your all good after that🤩

I don’t believe there’s another channel on KZfaq that explains these R/C’s better than you. You should have been teacher, you just break them down in way it’s very easy to understand. I also don’t believe in “shelf queens”. I like to have fun with all my R/C’s and the ones that are capable of bashing get bashed. Thx again for another great review 👍🏼…

Love blacked out trucks. Not every truck needs to look like a care bear or unicorn lol

Great video, appreciate the additional information on centre diffs or not, and the effect of tire swell on handling. That makes sense, I probably just thought it was torque steer. Cheers Brian

I don't think it was laziness, maybe cutting costs. But in my opinion it was deliberate, along with the double cabin, when you see it, you know exactly what it is, an Arrma Big Rock. Simple but effective, like the car itself.

People should consider replacing the motor plate with a stronger one prior to running the Big Rock. There are several options. The stock motor plate is from very soft aluminum and WILL bend on a nose landing or impact. Chances are that other components are damaged as a consequence. Some ppl had to replace a motor, I had to replace to slipper clutch. Additionally, I strongly advice to add a bit of soft foam to the hole on the front left where small rocks can enter to block the steering.

Great idea splitting the top 10 list into a budget and higher end. Keep up the good work AJ!

Ya, good video man. Keep up the good work.

Body is painted on the outside. So when it scratches, it reveals pure plastic. It's like they forgot the silver they usually do on the inside like the outcast and notorious.

Great channel and vids! Catch up sometime, AWH near NQ also

Glad to see you reviewing this one. I'm a big fan of long-wheelbase 1/10 scale monster trucks, but there isn't much on the market apart from the Big Rock. I'll be especially interested to see your thoughts on the design of the drivetrain, especially the power module and the composite center driveshaft. Apparently the driveshaft is prone to damage and the power module is prone to accumulating debris. I went with the Traxxas Hoss as opposed to the Arrma 3S vehicles for this reason, but I'm very open to being convinced otherwise. Your thoughts on cheap vs. expensive RCs is why I mostly stick to 1/10 scale. I love cheap beater vehicles that I don't have to worry about breaking. Dumping 1K into a large-scale seems like a recipe for not wanting to drive the vehicle very hard. Most of us in this hobby aren't made of disposable income lol. As always, good video!

Durability... 8 is a good score, I might have gone with a 9 just because a sudden in the frozen tundra seems to equal a warm curb tree fence post or Boulder... just my thoughts, I maybe wrong but just thinking out loud.... as always great content...

Never underestimate Tony he's probably got some🚀 in that 🪨

Awsome car AJ!!!🤘💪🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

These arrma 3s cars really impress me, ive been loving my senton. Not too big not too small, and good and fast 👍

I Love My Big Rock! It was the first one for me and it’s still in my top favorites ❤️

I’m looking at the tenacity on the shelf during this review, thinking it’s about $60 (AUD)more than the big rock but seems the better option. I know it’s apples and oranges but is that an unfair comparison? I’ve only been in the hobby 8 months looking to move up from my Kyosho Mad Van VE. Thank you for your reviews they have been greatly appreciated.

My local Hobby can't keep them in stock, it's the price and its reputation, i just want to look at the box in person lol. I own 1/8 or larger, however, I'm not totally against 1/10 and I'm interested in the Big Rock and a few others, exceptional review bro.

I was excited when I got the big rock but disappointed that it only lasted 3 light runs. Then esc went out. I'm going to upgrade the esc and servo. I wish arrma would step up with a better transmitter and electronics.

I like the matte black finish! It’s basically a blank canvas to do what you want with.

liked and subscribed, nice home setup! I put a lifetime table in my office and it is slowly but surely dedicating more room to the hobby, going on 5th car now that I just got the Black Rock. I got into RC for a way to exercise my dog then started on the wormhole of nicer cars and learning repairs. My Big Rock came in the mail yesterday afternoon, I made the mistake of not noticing it was an EC5 battery adapter (which i do not have) so we will be up and running later today! Starting with a pair of Zeee S2's to see how that goes

I own 2 👍 I love driving in fields with hills. Going over hills I find after driving them for 2 months they need a little more power to get air on grass . So ime going 4 s on both. To increase power where I need it. Other than that it fly's . Very durable. I agree on body bought blue one working on custom one. Bash on bro. 👍

100% agree with your take on expensive vs less expensive rc's, also thats a really good point about the brake force being reduced when the throttle rate is reduced to 50/75%, I'll have to experiment with that. The SLT3 has programmable end points for the steering and throttle but they are a little tricky to set. Something like turn the radio on while holding full reverse and full right, then its in programming mode and you can make adjustments. Not handy enough to quickly change it and hand it off to a kid but doable for sure. Love the vids AJ, very comprehensive and enjoyable content 👍👍

Great videos 👍👍👍

U can definitely adjust the diff’s you need clean out grease put thick oil I put 80k. In the rear differential they have seals never had a leak I also did it to my Arrma 1/8 scale infraction 3s Blx.

If you had to choose between the big rock or vorteks which one would you choose?

Belted tires on my Big Rock was the game changer. Far more stable. Did the same to my Senton.

The Big Rock is the most legendary Arrma 3S basher and probably the most legendary 1/10th 3S basher of all brands for a few reasons... First, Arrma 3S is the best value for bashing on the market. They are incredibly tough right out of the box. The only recommended upgrades are the M2C Racing Motor Mount + Brace System and some suspension tuning (thicker shock oil and a bit more pre-load). These upgrades are huge because Arrma set up the 3S trucks for mild to medium bashing out of the box - it only makes sense. However, with really big jumps, you can slam the truck down really hard, bend a shock shaft, the weight of the motor hanging off the mount can bend the mount on a big hit and then gears aren't aligned properly and that leads to more issues; or in the more extreme cases - even snap the entire chassis. These 2 changes get you ready for huge jumps. The motor mount will keep that motor from moving even a millimeter no matter how hard you hit things, and the stiffer suspension will help absorb impacts and keep the shocks and chassis from breaking. Second - The Arrma Warranty. Its a HUGE part of the Arrma value. Broken parts? Free replacements, no questions asked unless they suspect extreme abuse or improper operation and even when I broke my chassis, they didn't ask (20-foot high jump at a skatepark landing straight onto a concrete curb slamming the chassis over the curb and shattering it LOL). Third - The Big Rock is a long-wheel base, widened Granite - basically. Its a monster truck, but it handles like a Truggy. Thats why people specifically like this model - its Just like the Kraton. The ONLY negative to this truck or really any Arrma 3S is the plastic parts getting cold and brittle in the winter. Otherwise, its one of the best bashers on the market today and definitely the best starter truck of all time. The Only negative specifically to THIS 3S Arrma is yea - the lack of colors. Its so weird that all the other Arrma 3S trucks have color options and only the Big Rock is left out 🤷‍♂️ Ive had my Big Rock for over 2 years since the V3 came out, ran over 120 packs with every pack being EXTREMELY ABUSIVE and it still runs to this day and only ever broke 2 parts. 120 packs all full of jumps pushing 20 feet high and thats all thats ever broken - Im even still on the factory plastic diffs and spur gear because I did the M2C Racing Motor Mount upgrade and kept my driveline perfectly straight. Thats why Arrma 3S is the best - no time wrenching, all the time driving.

Now we have Radiomaster with Edgetx and ExpressLRS / we can have anything and everything we want.

Lol! You are a metal head! That rocks.

Hi AJ. Luv the channel and content. Keep it going. I am have become very interested in the rc hobby. I am retired now and looking for a hobby to help occupy some of my time. I am in the research stage and have thought about making the Arrma Big Rock or Senton as my 1st rc. When I first started researching, I was leaning toward the new Redcat Vilcano EXP Pro, the the Team Associated Rival MT10 became a strong contender but with my continuing research, I am leaning toward the Big Rock because of the wider stance over the Senton. They share the same chassis with the Big Rock having longer arms. My intention is to make a semi monster VW Bug out of it. My wife had a a VW Bug when we were dating and got married so I think it would be cool. I was thinking the wider stance if the Big Rock might help with that. I would appreciate any thoughts and recommendations toward my research direction.

Love the big rock!

Your doing a good job aj , Paul from UK I enjoy your channel 😊

Great rc I have one no breaks . Second one a few breaks put 50 back in .lol yes it's the driver crashing head on into concrete full speed lol That should cancel the warranty. That shock puts abnormal where on car. Not covered. Can't fix stupidity.🤣 No ime not the driver. No I don't expect arrma to cover breaks in future. We bash hard it's not there car it's us having fun. This car takes tons of abuse love it. Bash on👍💪

Love the channel and videos, wonder if you've ever considered doing a outcast 4s v2 review and mod list, I have one and personally love to see your guys thoughts on it

i got one big rock but i think this car main problems are the rocks coming in and locking servo the and drive shafts are weak. need to order new parts because i basicly full speed jumped it :D

Awsome Review!

That's a xmaxx on left of your dragster on tool box but what is that fox car on the right at the top? Thanks if you reply, Bryan Caudill.

Love your channel

AJ, what shocks are you running in the Vorteks? Thanks in advance.

Would rate durability higher do to the freezing weather not lower. Do to the fact that parts are more brittle when cold.

Have u ever tried the Dumbo transmitter?? Because I have seen a lot of reviews and that's a good budget radio.

Will a Fubata Transmitter bind with included receiver.

Just a bit of waffing keep that to a minimum. I think your sub would go threw the roof. Just trying to help.💪🏻👍🏼

I def prefer say 2 smaller mah batteries over 1 battery all be it with a higher mah, if the higher mah battery goes bad its more expensive to replace. If 1 of the lower mah batteris goes bad you still have 1 other battery to run on + its cheaper to replace the lower mah battery as well.

I have a v1 senton a V2 granite a v3 Typhon and infraction all the 3s line and I love them all I've built two into something different from what they started as but each one has a purpose for how I want to bash or run that day

I’m pretty new to this but I bought a arrma big rock brand new off of eBay I was playin around in my yard and all of the sudden my steering quit workin and I don’t know what to do please help me

GOD BLESS YOU I LOVE YOUR PROGRAM BUT MORE THAN ALL YOUR LOVE FOR CARS MY NAME IS HENRY FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE FTX DR8 CAR. WOULD YOU LIKE A GLASS WITH ITS RESPECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS?

If i paid my big rock v3 499$ canadian, does it make it more "high end"?? 😆

Which is better granite or big rock ???

What about this compared to the granite? Big rock seems a bit more stable, but granite looks like it has some wild fun characteristics. What do you prefer? Also you were talking about batteries. Would be a good video! I'm struggling to find a good hard case 3s battery about 6000/6800mah that would fit in an arrma 3s and kraton 6s (two stacked). Gensace makes s basher series at that rating, supposedly "made for arrmas"! That don't fit in the 6s kraton or the 1/10 granite, two of Arrmas most popular cars. Thanks

The matt black finish was created by painting the body on the outside, instead of the inside like most. It's a intensional look, not laziness. If they used the same paint on the inside instead, the effect would be a gloss look. As it's the lexan body giving it the glossy look. With that said, I really like matt black cars.

Where you getting batteries and charger for 100

Arrma 3s trucks are the best

Is arrma discontinuing the fire team for a new model base on the platform

What is that white stuff?

Is it me, or the BR and the Kraton 4S have the same chassis at 32:18 🤔??

I had one I sold it I wish I didn’t but I’ve never had a problem with new rocks getting stuck up in there. I didn’t have one problem with it. I drove like a king and I wish I still had it. I feel like a moron, selling it so when I get my money right again, I’m gonna go back out and buy that one and a couple more I sold it I shouldn’t sold so I got a couple more I have to go get again But reason why I sold it because the batteries or two suspensive now their batteries are like $40 a pop then it will be a lot better but you’re charging like $80 due $100 and up for batteries and lotta people came this word the batteries are you get what I’m saying so they should make the batteries like Cheaper or if people want to play with the Hobby and it’s bull crap because so much money I spent over for three batteries for my big rock. I spell you’re close to $200 just for two batteries or three batteries I mean I’m sorry that is crazy

I absolutely hated my big rock. Gave me nothing but problems and broken parts no matter what I did. Toilet.

Could you please show how you prevent dirt and debris from entering the gearing at the motor by that tape you speak of? thanx!