Typhon Grom Around The World

[GeckoDragon]

This is the coolest thread ever, keep 'em coming!
On a side note, do you have rollover issues with the granite badlands while driving on pavement? I did, which is why I switched to mini lmt tires for general bashing. Less lateral grip and hook up real nice on the straight

 

[Ghast]

This is the coolest thread ever, keep 'em coming!
On a side note, do you have rollover issues with the granite badlands while driving on pavement? I did, which is why I switched to mini lmt tires for general bashing. Less lateral grip and hook up real nice on the straight

Haven’t tried them on pavement yet, I’ll give it a go tomorrow and let you know how it runs.

I really do love the stock wheels for asphalt and as the tread is starting to wear down they slide really nicely. This car sure has a ton of wheel spin at full throttle which makes it entirely too much fun to drive.

 

[Buford1]

I just got one too! so much fun huh!? I was on the fence as well but wanted something tiny that i can screw around with while on the road for work. Im very pleased. Gonna post mine too and see what upgrades i do, I have some different wheels/tires on the way. Good thread dude!

 

[Iamgeek0]

I fell to the pressure and had to get myself the new Grom BLX version of the Typhon. I absolutely love the Typhon platform and people have been saying this car is incredibly fun. I had to see for myself. At first, I didn't really see the need, I mean, I have three buggies already. BUT once I realized that this Typhon is the perfect size car to travel with, I had to get it. I frequently travel for work and I've toyed with the idea of taking a buggy with me, but an 1/8th scale, plus the charger, big batteries.. It would become a bit of a hassle.

This car, however, has such a light footprint that I would be able to travel with it easily, and get to try it out in some neat places. So the goal for this build is to enjoy this car in different states and take some neat photos, so enjoy!

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~~~ Here is the link to my Typhon 3S Build ~~~

~~~ Here is the link to my Typhon TLR build ~~~
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Current mods:

• Cut original body vents for additional airflow
• Pro-Line/Jconcepts wheel tire combo (spare)
• 42.5wt/538cst Factory Team shock oil
• Factory Team 30k/10k Diff fluid & Lucas Red & Tacky for diff housing

List of breaks so far:

• None

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Here it is! The elusive blue Typhon Grom which was sold out online and basically everywhere I checked. Luckily my LHS had just gotten a stack of blue Groms. He told me they sell like hot cakes. They're probably already gone.

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Initial impressions: Very impressed. I really like how this is basically a fully upgraded brushed model right out of the box. In my opinion, it is very fairly priced for what you get. The aluminum shocks, metal gears, axles, and little aluminum touches make for a really quality feeling vehicle. It really does look like a scaled down 6s Typhon. And I have to say, this new clipless body design is phenomenal. The body fits so snug on the chassis and looks really sleek without body posts sticking through it. I kind of wish all of my Typhons were this way. The smaller radio is also appreciated, because it will take less space up to travel with.

I have some upgrades in mind for this car, and since I'm not racing this one it will get more of an experimental treatment, sort of like my 3s Typhon.

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The first drive proved its worth! This thing is incredible for its size. Even on 2s this thing has so much punch, I was sliding around effortlessly. Turning DSC off makes for a real fun drive. I think some truggy wheels would do this car a lot of justice for taller grass, but as-is the performance on dirt was wonderful. Watching this thing kick up clouds was a blast.

Next up will be some basic checks, diff and shock fluids, and some small mods while I wait for parts.

I've brought my typhon grom to India for 3 weeks. Was awesome ripping it around the streets.

 

[Ghast]

I've brought my typhon grom to India for 3 weeks. Was awesome ripping it around the streets.

That sounds freaking awesome. How was traveling with a lipo international? I might go later this month but I'm curious how customs treats it

I just got one too! so much fun huh!? I was on the fence as well but wanted something tiny that i can screw around with while on the road for work. Im very pleased. Gonna post mine too and see what upgrades i do, I have some different wheels/tires on the way. Good thread dude!

I've seen your thread! Can't wait to see what you've got planned for it.

 

[Ghast]

The Grom has won RotM with the photoshoot from Alaska! I can't believe it! And thanks to @King blitz for making this cool award to remember it by!

 

[Iamgeek0]

That sounds freaking awesome. How was traveling with a lipo international? I might go later this month but I'm curious how customs treats it



I've seen your thread! Can't wait to see what you've got planned for it.

Luckily, customs didn't care about the battery since it was under the limit for a license. You can bring one under a specific voltage which I forgot but it can't be larger than 6s or 7s.