Big Rock Just picked up a Big Rock 3s - any tips?

[digitaldave]

Hi all. I picked up a Big rock 3S this morning, to add to my existing Granite Grom that I haven't had for long either. I'm planning on taking it out tomorrow for some bashing at a local park, weather permitting. The battery I got with it is an Overlander 3S 5000mAh 35C that the store recommended. I also have a couple of 2S gensacearespammers batteries that I can use as well. I don't have any long term plans for it yet, other than looking at maybe getting a different body like the Proline Jeep Gladiator or Bronco R.

Is there anything that I should know as a new Big Rock owner? Would a hardcase battery be a good idea? The one I got is a regular one. Anything else I should think about either short or long term?

Thanks.

 

[Xjeepguy]

Hi all. I picked up a Big rock 3S this morning, to add to my existing Granite Grom that I haven't had for long either. I'm planning on taking it out tomorrow for some bashing at a local park, weather permitting. The battery I got with it is an Overlander 3S 5000mAh 35C that the store recommended. I also have a couple of 2S gensacearespammers batteries that I can use as well. I don't have any long term plans for it yet, other than looking at maybe getting a different body like the Proline Jeep Gladiator or Bronco R.

Is there anything that I should know as a new Big Rock owner? Would a hardcase battery be a good idea? The one I got is a regular one. Anything else I should think about either short or long term?

Thanks.

Welcome aboard! I prefer hardcase myself, and usually 50c minimum, but for a stock truck, that should work just fine.

 

[Snacktime]

I usually splurge on shock oil and differential oil since I like to tinker.

 

[digitaldave]

Welcome aboard! I prefer hardcase myself, and usually 50c minimum, but for a stock truck, that should work just fine.

Thanks. I’ll think about getting a hard case one when I get a new one.

 

[Codie3SArrma]

I love my big rock. If you bash really hard I would get a m2C racing bash bar, oktay bumper slipper assembly, and a metal rear diff.

 

[Dutch]

Send it!

 

[Bustedaw11]

Send it!

This.... Since Dutch beat me to it.

Send it!

 

[digitaldave]

Took it out for a drive this morning in a local park with a sort of BMX pump track thing. Only ran it on 2S as I've never run anything as large as the Big Rock, and never run anything 3S. The 2S was fine for starting out, although I could have just gone with the 3S and used the speed limiter on the TX.

What have I learned? Don't try to turn when running full throttle - friction rolls! It spent quite a lot of time on it's roof! Will that be less of a problem on other surfaces like dirt?

 

[NitroK]

Pretty stable..takes time getting used to how it handles. Stock suspension is a bit soft...can try thicker fluid or upgrade the shocks to Typhon 6s

 

[digitaldave]

Pretty stable..takes time getting used to how it handles. Stock suspension is a bit soft...can try thicker fluid or upgrade the shocks to Typhon 6s

Thanks. Info added to the list.

 

[TheMightyAtom]

I've owned the BR for almost 2 years and have put dozens of batteries through it. I bash it hard.

From my personal experience, you'll probably eventually need to get an upgraded motor mount, metal crown gears, and metal input gears. YMMV but these are common and known failure points on these rigs.

I went through 3 stock motor mounts before I upgraded to the Hot Racing heavy-duty mount on Amazon, and my crown and input gears turned to cheese within the first dozen packs. Upgraded them, and I've had no issues since.

Also --- I only drive on dirt and grass, and I almost never have issues with rolling. It's a very stable platform compared to most 1/10 scales, I think.