Arrma Vorteks RPM Control Arms - How to Install

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Well, I broke it, and I broke it good!
I was attempting some pretty big backflips and frontflips. That all went well, until I tried to frontflip into a backflip...after a few VERY hard landings - a control arm broke.
Good news! The Arrma Vorteks shares the same control arms as the Arrma Granite, so RPM control arms will bolt right up!
I used these RPM control arms:
- Front: amzn.to/3eBSAk4
- Rear: amzn.to/3tBEeo3
I will post back after some time while running both the stock and RPM to see if there is a difference in total durability. Also - I may do a specific head-to-head test to really compare the durability in real-time.
More to come!
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21 июл 2024

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@GaveitagoRC 3 года назад

Nice how to video mate, a really clear demonstration. I like how the rpm arms come with 2 holes for the shocks, it just gives that little bit extra adjustment.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Exactly! Thanks!

@williamberg2547 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for, broke my first suspension arm on my Vorteks.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@sparks701 3 года назад

Just broke my rear arm today. Perfect video. Everything I needed.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@nathantravnichek3147 3 года назад

Are the rpm arms with it, I broke my stock ones on the 2nd run lmao 🤣.

@redskyrebellion198 3 года назад

Love the vorteks content!

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thanks!

@paulrakis 2 года назад

Awesome brother great video I love that car I have the pink one. Yeah man rest arms are crappy plastic sinks from arrma. Broke both of them just by a racing around the track and light bashing in my yard. I didn't even know they're broken until the both rear tires and arms were super loose

@RoadsideRC 2 года назад

Bad luck I think - mine have been rather strong otherwise.

@keithhawkins7039 Год назад

Good information nice and concise.

@RoadsideRC Год назад

Thanks!

@islandrc-duke1972 3 года назад

Cool video and install

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@cindygigliotti3538 3 года назад

I’m just loving that Arma Vortex. I want it!,

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Great!

@robschierbaum 3 года назад

Awesome parts nice install.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thank you.

@JesseBMotors 3 года назад

Very easy install and upgrade 👍🏻

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Yes indeed!

@Kbunk_Youth_Football_Wrestling 3 года назад

You are all in on the Vorteks videos. I picked up one of these for me and a Granite Voltage for my 6 year old....as my passageway back into the hobby from when I was a teen (as as the beginning of the hobby for him). I can honestly say I don't have much interest in making it go much faster...compared to my old RC10 this thing is a rocket ship. Having not touched an RC car in 30 years.....the speed/power differences are shocking. If you're ever looking for video ideas for it having comparisons of the ESC settings (effects of the punch levels), something on setting the slipper clutch (slightly a mystery to me) and probably the biggest one would be suspension setup and shock adjustments or better replacements.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Great! I really appreciate the video ideas! Thank you! And - welcome back to the hobby! Feel free to reach out if you have specific questions. Happy to help.

@bigandcoolrcschool294 3 года назад

That was really easy to follow! when you said "...run it into a wall" i was surprised! I thought only Kevin Talbot was crazy enough! I guess it will do the job on deciding what arm is stronger! lol

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

We will see!

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

We will see!

@christiansrcs7789 3 года назад

lol

@bigandcoolrcschool294 3 года назад

@@christiansrcs7789 hello again! 🤣

@philthyco1 3 года назад

RPM for the win!

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Always!

@RichD 3 года назад

Good instruction. The Phillips screw is odd, shocking, annoying! Oh well, good thing rpm never breaks.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

It had better not break!

@sebsrcobsession4573 3 года назад

You just posted this a couple days ago, I had watched it and then my son took the Vorteks out....and any bets on what broke? Yep, front left control arm. Replaced both with the RPM's. 👍

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Great! It does happen, for sure!

@monkeytrident 2 года назад

Thanks for the upload I changed my arma vorteks front arms, btw I notice in your video the two screws, I too have two screws I presume they go where the lower hinge pin is, did this happen to you, as they cannot screw back in ?

@RoadsideRC 2 года назад

I'm sorry, I am not sure what two screws you are talking about. The ones that come with the RPM arms? Yes - those go to hold the pin in the control arm.

@tyrellcorp2118 3 года назад

Aside from having to grab a phillips screwdriver, a major drawback to those RPM screws is they pop out. The back ones hold better, but the fronts don't hold up to impact. I've solved the issue by using the zip tie trick. Insert a zip tie into the hole (ribbed side facing the screws), then put in the screw. The zip tie makes the hole tighter. Using RPM and stock arms may provide a durability comparison, but the RPM arms are much more flexible. You are going to get different suspension/turning performance on the left and right.

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

So far, so good with the phillips screw backing out! Perhaps I am just lucky. Also - I am not using this as a racer yet...I doubt I will really see the handling difference - but you are correct that it should be there! Thanks for the feedback!

@arq.andresfelipemoralesvar9593 5 месяцев назад

Hey my friend nice video! I just wanted to ask if the rpm are a better option over the stock ones? I’m new into hobby and I just broke one on my granite, thank you so much 😊

@RoadsideRC 5 месяцев назад

Hello. Yes, the RPM are much more durable.

@christiansrcs7789 3 года назад

Nice!

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thank you!

@GreatLakesRC 3 года назад

I had RPM arms on my big rock. They were way too soft and eventually got out of shape. They never broke but I couldn't keep the steering adjusted properly

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

I had a Slash they did this on, but it took years. We will see with this one!

@christophersandoval7228 3 года назад

Love that the rears are still in stock and sadly I need fronts in the worst way. And there not in stock anymore

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Check out this link, they have them: www.ebay.com/itm/273770708282?epid=24030101168&hash=item3fbe017d3a:g:PLMAAOSw1YRcko71&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338469288&toolid=11800&mkevt=1

@lufenn 2 года назад

Great video. Hom are the rpm arms holding up compared to the stock?

@RoadsideRC 2 года назад

They have done great! The RPM arms are still going strong with no issues. I fully recommend them!

@lufenn 2 года назад

@@RoadsideRC thank you👍

@RCGents 3 года назад

I would be interested to know if the new replacement parts are in the long run better for you. My experience sometimes it's bad. Let me know :-) Cheers

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

That is exactly why I only did half of the truck!

@RCGents 3 года назад

@@RoadsideRC Let's experience it 😀 Are you using also special grease or teflon sprays for your steering and axis parts? Cheers

@phillipwaterman1 3 года назад

What difference do the second adjustment whole makes??

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

They allow you to lay the shocks down a little more. Will slightly lower the truck and make it corner a little better.

@extremercbashers9975 3 года назад

RPM stuff seems better than stock I have a buddy that every time he puts RPM on anything he soaks and WD-40

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

I did a "control arm torture test" a few years ago. RPM vs stock Traxxas vs WD-40 vs purple power vs boiling... all of the things. None of those other "solutions" did anything.

@extremercbashers9975 3 года назад

It seemed like a bad idea to me plus it makes the piece of stink smell of WD40

@martyshaw9143 3 года назад

@@RoadsideRC This kinda thing is why I love this channel, thanks for educating us Troy! Liked and subbed.

@LesAdventuresdeschtisNomade 3 года назад

nice good vidéos 😍👍

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thanks!

@federomp 3 года назад

👏👏

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thanks!

@brianleotrevino7110 2 года назад

What are those spacers between the wheels

@RoadsideRC 2 года назад

I'm sorry, I don't actually know what you referring to?

@SnoriRC Год назад

@@RoadsideRC he means the hex’s. They don’t look standard fit.

@22Phanatic 3 года назад

Sorry but I’ve used and tried 2 sets of RPM arms and they distort and bend so the vehicle sags in different angles! They don’t break tho , I took em off and went back to stock. The plastic is too flexible IMO ( mine were on a 3s typhon)

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

I will certainly give them a good workout and see what happens. More to come! Thanks for sharing your experience!

@tyrellcorp2118 3 года назад

For handling performance, stock arms are better. You get quicker turning response and higher ride height. The RPM arms do sag over time and flex more which slows the turning response. But they are MUCH more durable. If you stay on the ground, use stock arms. If you jump, you want the RPM arms.

@maximumrpm1868 3 года назад

👍

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

Thank you!

@paulrakis 2 года назад

Did you end up breaking any ? Didn't see that video

@RoadsideRC 2 года назад

Haven't broken anything since!

@dalewood6 3 года назад

Why did you go to monster truck tires with 17mm hub

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

I wanted to go 17mm to open up more tire choices- specifically to get some 1/8 buggy tires on it for the racetrack. These Proline tires have been proven in the past, and the interchangeable hubs means I can run them 12mm, 14mm, or 17mm.

@dalewood6 3 года назад

@@RoadsideRC I don't understand why unless you are going to upgrade everything else. That doesn't help others that can afford it

@RoadsideRC 3 года назад

The truck is not going to be a great performer on track, no question. Still, my local track allows basically anything to run in novice, so I think it would be fun to run there!

@tyrellcorp2118 3 года назад

I question this as well. The reason you get a Vorteks is low center of gravity and tires for quick handling and high speed on flat ground. All these "upgrades" are taking away the advantages the Vorteks has over the rest of the 3s line. The RPM arms are also going to reduce the turning performance. If you want a jumper, get a Granite/Big Rock.

@paulrakis 2 года назад

Just subscribe bro 👍👊

@RoadsideRC 2 года назад

Thanks!