Arrma Mojave 4S Review & Bash Test!

So! I'm not a track racer, but I love to bash. I know my Senton 3S BLX is tough as nails, so figured I should subject my new Mojave 4S to the roughest treatment I can dish out. Let me punish mine so we can all see how tough (or not) this new car may be!

Let's test!

What: Arrma Mojave 4S BLX
By: Arrma RC (Horizon Hobby)
Type: 1/8 4WD Desert Truck (Electric)
Price: USD$500 (or AUD$950)
Needed to Run: 3S or 4S battery and charger

Other SCT, TT and DT vids in this series:

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Chapters:
0:00 Arrma Mojave 4S
1:40 Mojave 4S Body
4:44 Mojave 4S Chassis
6:06 Mojave 4S Steering
8:02 Electronics
9:49 Mojave 4S Battery Size
12:10 Mojave 4S Radio & AAs
12:41 8th and 10th Scale
13:51 3S Bash
22:53 4S Bash
25:14 Extreme Durability Test
28:00 Bash Debrief
29:39 Closing Thoughts

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[YoShImUrA]

This is why we come to your channel, to see an unbiased, carefully studied analysis of the RCs. Most of the more popular channels sound a bit too promoting and biased, which is understandable, but I can only praise the honesty and expertise in the way you go through these details like you did here. Hats off!
PS I spy a USA1 that I don´t recall being featured on the channel, unless my fish-memory fools me.

[WhatAboutRC]

Everyone else going to clipless bodies, meanwhile Arrma showing everyone how clipped bodies should have been all along.

[axellness]

One of my top 5 RC YouTube channels. Cheers from America.

This might be my next first Armma btw!

[Usereighty]

I’m watching your videos during my hospital stay and I gotta say your tone of voice and the birds in the background are perfect for my situation. Love the truck.

[Xjeepguy]

I have had one of these trucks for a while now, and out of my 41 models, this is in my top 3. I agree that the steering is weak, and I’ve bought a Reefs Raw 500 for it, and I’m working on finding a very strong servo saver to go in with it. Mine doesn’t have nearly as much tire wobble as yours, that is very strange.

But as always, outstanding review, and keep up the great content. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite YouTube channels.

[simonsmith]

Thanks for your views and comments on the m4s. Got mine today, uk based. Not had time to open yet but can't wait. Weekend here we come, weather not good though.

[spenn]

I have 1/8 scale 75KG steering servo in waiting, but for now, the stock one is just fine. Thank you for literally beating the brakes off of yours lol. I just got mine today, and i know it's going to be my best purchase this year.

[Batchat]

Punch 5 is a must apparently and recalibrate the throttle endpoints

[applefordguy]

I have a Mojave 6s, and just bought a super clean Senton Mega that someone put a Spektrum 4s system in. The 6s is so awesome, the suspension is perfection. The Senton with the 4s is just stupid insane. I have a modified early Slash, and compared to the Senton, well, I don't think they compare. Love my Traxxas crawlers, but every time I turn around I am fixing my Slash. Part of the hobby, but its broken more than its working. And I am not super hard on my machines.

[Andy_Yates]

This floats over your track and terrain. The short course / desert trucks look so cool when they're running with dirt rooster tails flying out the back. I know I've mentioned them in the past but the AGF servos are good servos in their BEC powered or direct power offerings. They're not Amazon blue-case cheap but they have some really nice offerings between the blue case and Holmes prices. When the fleet grows, having a durable but still affordable option is nice. Also I agree with you those bearings are not long for this world as long as the wheels are vibrating that badly. You're sure nothing came loose in the knuckles or suspension? The wheels were wriggling around a lot

[Doug_Morgan]

I love the "may be upsetting" disclaimer. That was funny. :)

[BlackSeaRC]

Very interesting and informative video as always. I'm currently contemplating a purchase like this and have this Arrma and Losi (Baja Rey/Hammer Rey) on my shortlist. I like the fact that Arrma has improved the scale realism on this body. It is much better with an open cockpit and simulated interior than awful decals on the windows. I know you don't usually purchase these for that reason but I like to enjoy my RC vehicles for their realism in off-road conditions rather than bashing them. The larger scale trucks are a little too big to handle nicely in remote locations so this is about as large and heavy as I want to go.

[davidconaway]

I still think the Senton and both 4s and 6s Mojave trucks are the most stable SCT/Stadium trucks out there. As cool as the solid axle trucks look, they roll much too easily for bashing. I had to balance all of my Mojave wheels, both factory and replacements which gave me great improvement and piece of mind. As I mentioned not too long ago, I'd love to see a 1/5th scale Mojave, I'd be the first in line for that 8S monster! Completely off topic, can I inquire about your shoes? They look to be very comfortable and a good blend of tennis shoe and low cut boot. Thanks for the tremendous content!

[sons-braddalton]

Fascinating comment you had about the racing. I find the precision racing with RC to be pretty boring. We race 1/10 4x4 and we spray the dirt. And it’s some of the most fun I’ve ever had. Everyone loves it. I found out they don’t really have 4x4 race classes and I was startled. 4x4 racing.. like with this Mojave, in a bit of a wild style is definitely where it’s at for me personally. Could you imagine 4 Mojave’s going at it on your track?! Incredible fun

[petermccann]

Greetings from Texas. On the wheels, get some balancing clay, and a ~$35 hand held balancer, for 17mm hex. This will save wear and tear on bearings and suspension.

[hyperc]

Great series. I have the Mojave 4S coming next week. The SLT3 is OK. I agree at this price point the DX3 should have came with this rig. I'm interested to see if I get that vibration as well. I will let you know after my first bash. This rig is as tough as nails. I have been waiting for a new platform from Arrma. They finally produced something brand new, and it looks like a winner. Cheers.

[Casitascrawlers]

The more I see it the more I need it. I do have the Mojave 6s already but I have a bunch of 4 s batteries so I’m thinking it’ll be a good purchase.

[Johnwick-edvo]

I'm not a expert and now you had your first impression I'm sure you will be able to catch other videos of this rig.
Other than what you have experienced it seems like a solid rig, however it certainly is a Arrma slop rig, as you saw, my senton was not that bad at the end of the season when I ran only it, yeah for the price I love that short course, also I heard that yes indeed the servo will need replaced, um tends to over heat, also your not the first to mention the out of balance tires though you are only the second to talk about it, but at least toy ears all videos of this truck sound the same, good on you for saying something about it, I know it is as simple as taping the inner rims to balance them out but here in the states this truck is 500$ . Mabey I'm to poor or have to high expectations but after dropping that much cash for 1 rig from any brand, I at least want to get a few runs on it before the wheels need balanced.
But overall a fairly solid rig from what I have seen, just shoe goo and tape the body don't say I didn't warn ya, great video as always very through

[dankforest]

Just subbed this is a great channel. You showed me everything i wanted to see out of this. I have a senton that i converted to 4s. It is basically the same. Im happy to see the big differences shown here!

[pocketfuloducks]

Great review, looks like a riot on 3s, still manageable on 4