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1/8 ARRMA TYPHON MEGA 665 4X4 RTR Brushed Buggy (Buggy Only)
$140
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Horizon Hobby has 1/8 ARRMA TYPHON MEGA 665 4X4 RTR Brushed Buggy RC Car (Buggy Only, Various Colors) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member PeteNovaRC for sharing this deal.
Thanks to Community Member PeteNovaRC for sharing this deal.
- Note: If the above link does not work properly you may also find it by by searching for TYPHON MEGA 665.
- Blue
- Red
- Yellow
- High-speed MEGA 665 brushed motor
- 3S brushless-ready transmission for easy upgrades
- Maintenance-free overload coupling transmission protector
- Aggressive TYPHON racing buggy body
- Hidden clipless body retention system
- High downforce buggy style wing
- Aluminum motor heatsink. 35mm Motor cooling fan
- Ventilated chassis. Higher chassis side guards
- Vented dBoots 2-HO tires. Tough, multi-spoke pattern wheels
- Includes:
- TYPHON MEGA 665 4x4 1/8 Scale Buggy RTR
- Spektrum SLT 2-in-1 40A LiPo Ready Waterproof ESC & Receiver with IC3 Connectors
- MEGA 665 14T High-Speed Brushed Motor with ARRMA Heatsink & Cooling Fan
- Spektrum SLT2 2.4GHz Transmitter
- Spektrum S661 Waterproof Metal Gear Digital Servo
- 4-AA Transmitter Batteries
- Molded Hand Tools 2.0mm and 2.5mm and Instruction Manual
- Required to Use:
- 2S Hardcase LiPo Battery
- Compatible Charger
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
- This price is $10 Lower than our November '25 Frontpage Deal.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.
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Horizon Hobby has 1/8 ARRMA TYPHON MEGA 665 4X4 RTR Brushed Buggy RC Car (Buggy Only, Various Colors) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member PeteNovaRC for sharing this deal.
Thanks to Community Member PeteNovaRC for sharing this deal.
- Note: If the above link does not work properly you may also find it by by searching for TYPHON MEGA 665.
- Blue
- Red
- Yellow
- High-speed MEGA 665 brushed motor
- 3S brushless-ready transmission for easy upgrades
- Maintenance-free overload coupling transmission protector
- Aggressive TYPHON racing buggy body
- Hidden clipless body retention system
- High downforce buggy style wing
- Aluminum motor heatsink. 35mm Motor cooling fan
- Ventilated chassis. Higher chassis side guards
- Vented dBoots 2-HO tires. Tough, multi-spoke pattern wheels
- Includes:
- TYPHON MEGA 665 4x4 1/8 Scale Buggy RTR
- Spektrum SLT 2-in-1 40A LiPo Ready Waterproof ESC & Receiver with IC3 Connectors
- MEGA 665 14T High-Speed Brushed Motor with ARRMA Heatsink & Cooling Fan
- Spektrum SLT2 2.4GHz Transmitter
- Spektrum S661 Waterproof Metal Gear Digital Servo
- 4-AA Transmitter Batteries
- Molded Hand Tools 2.0mm and 2.5mm and Instruction Manual
- Required to Use:
- 2S Hardcase LiPo Battery
- Compatible Charger
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
- This price is $10 Lower than our November '25 Frontpage Deal.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.
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With the better quality brushed motors you can easily replace the brushes and replacements are readily available, though I have no idea if this is such a motor or not.
And yes, this is a big reason why brushless motors are so much better -- as long as they don't get too hot, they'll last until the bearings wear out. (Other reasons: more power, more efficient, no ozone or burned brush smell.)
But yeah, if you want a hobby-grade R/C car in 2026, pay a little extra and get one with a brushless motor. (And the same goes for power tools.)
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At a minimum, youll need a brushless ESC, brushless motor, and new pinion, and a new radio since the stock one is integrated with the ESC. It might be a good idea to also replace the stock piece with a proper slipper clutch or center differential. If you do, you probably need to replace the housing as well. I bought take-off parts from Jennys RC, but you can also find full metal options on aliexpress. Or, you can just run the stock clutch and housing and see how long it lasts. There are replacement plastic pinion rings available. For street driving its probably fine, but for agressive bashing, I wouldnt expect the stock clutch to last long.
But overall, Im happy with the build. Its my fourth ARRMA, but first brushless conversion.
At a minimum, youll need a brushless ESC, brushless motor, and new pinion, and a new radio since the stock one is integrated with the ESC. It might be a good idea to also replace the stock piece with a proper slipper clutch or center differential. If you do, you probably need to replace the housing as well. I bought take-off parts from Jennys RC, but you can also find full metal options on aliexpress. Or, you can just run the stock clutch and housing and see how long it lasts. There are replacement plastic pinion rings available. For street driving its probably fine, but for agressive bashing, I wouldnt expect the stock clutch to last long.
But overall, Im happy with the build. Its my fourth ARRMA, but first brushless conversion.
Not a criticism. but an honest question into your insight. I actually would consider a conversion for the experience and the higher speeds, but only it it made financial sense at the same time. As far as parts go, I know that some people already have remotes and only need to buy an additional $15 receiver as well as the brushless ESC.
With all the money you spent on converting to brushless, wouldn't it have simply made more sense to buy the brushless system from the start? That is, unless you acquired the brushed version at a super-low price or received it as a gift.
Not a criticism. but an honest question into your insight. I actually would consider a conversion for the experience and the higher speeds, but only it it made financial sense at the same time. As far as parts go, I know that some people already have remotes and only need to buy an additional $15 receiver as well as the brushless ESC.
I happened to but the car for $125, but even at $140 its a good start.
I picked up a hobbywing quicrun 120 BL speed controller for around 40 bucks off aliexpress, and paired it with a Surpass Hobby 3665 motor for $22. I already have a dumboRC radio, so another Rx goes for about 7 bucks if you shop around. And a pinion is only a buck or two. The motor mount and housing was $19 from Jennys, plus shipping, but I bought other things at the same time. I also ordered nice qulity looking CNC slipper clutch and bearings for $25 on ebay. The fit and finish was much nicer than the die cast arrma slipper clutch is.
So, technically, it was about $120 in upgrades on a $125 car. So my total was around $245 for a 4s capable typhon. But in reality, I bought several motors ranging from 3660 cans to 4274 cans, several 120a speed controllers, and a 150a hobbywing in case I want to try 6s. Then lets not forget about all the different size and voltage lipos I purchased.
So in typical slickdeals fashion, I spent about 600 or 700 bucks by "saving" all this money on the car!
I happened to but the car for $125, but even at $140 its a good start.
I picked up a hobbywing quicrun 120 BL speed controller for around 40 bucks off aliexpress, and paired it with a Surpass Hobby 3665 motor for $22. I already have a dumboRC radio, so another Rx goes for about 7 bucks if you shop around. And a pinion is only a buck or two. The motor mount and housing was $19 from Jennys, plus shipping, but I bought other things at the same time. I also ordered nice qulity looking CNC slipper clutch and bearings for $25 on ebay. The fit and finish was much nicer than the die cast arrma slipper clutch is.
So, technically, it was about $120 in upgrades on a $125 car. So my total was around $245 for a 4s capable typhon. But in reality, I bought several motors ranging from 3660 cans to 4274 cans, several 120a speed controllers, and a 150a hobbywing in case I want to try 6s. Then lets not forget about all the different size and voltage lipos I purchased.
So in typical slickdeals fashion, I spent about 600 or 700 bucks by "saving" all this money on the car!
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I happened to but the car for $125, but even at $140 its a good start.
I picked up a hobbywing quicrun 120 BL speed controller for around 40 bucks off aliexpress, and paired it with a Surpass Hobby 3665 motor for $22. I already have a dumboRC radio, so another Rx goes for about 7 bucks if you shop around. And a pinion is only a buck or two. The motor mount and housing was $19 from Jennys, plus shipping, but I bought other things at the same time. I also ordered nice qulity looking CNC slipper clutch and bearings for $25 on ebay. The fit and finish was much nicer than the die cast arrma slipper clutch is.
So, technically, it was about $120 in upgrades on a $125 car. So my total was around $245 for a 4s capable typhon. But in reality, I bought several motors ranging from 3660 cans to 4274 cans, several 120a speed controllers, and a 150a hobbywing in case I want to try 6s. Then lets not forget about all the different size and voltage lipos I purchased.
So in typical slickdeals fashion, I spent about 600 or 700 bucks by "saving" all this money on the car!
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