The Arrma Mojave is one of the best bashing Arrma RC trucks that you can have today. However, does it deserve that price?
First of all, we should agree on something. This RC car’s name isn’t pronounced Mojave with a “j” but with an “h”, it’s pronounced “Mohave”. That might be weird, but, that is the way it is!
The Arrma Mojave is holding a lot of secrets and a big ability under the hood. You should discover that.
This is why in this article, we will talk about the design, the performance as well as everything else about this RC beast.
Let’s get started in the next few lines…
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The Design
Arrma Mojave Body
What’s special about the Arrma Mojave size, in general, is how big it is. No matter how you imagine its size even after seeing it in a picture, it’s different in reality. It’s really big.
The Arrma Mojave body comes as a pickup truck like the Arrma Big Rock and Granite. However, this body is a little bit advanced, it does come with more details and more cool secrets.
At first glance, the body looks so strong, rigid, and more importantly: realistic.
The realistic features are what make this RC beast looks different.
Those front headlights are indeed just stickers, but, I know very well that when you saw this RC car, you doubted them, right?
There are not only realistic details but also extra protection that none of the other Arrma RC cars have.
For example, the bar in the middle of the grill has an important role in absorbing direct hits to the body.
Also, the front bumper is not made from hard plastic, it’s made from rubber, and it’s so soft and flexible.
The role of that bumper is to absorb crashes and also not be a burden on the car in case of a bad landing.
This bumper isn’t completely visible, there is another hard part covered with the body to support it.
But here is the surprise, this bumper that we were talking about all the time isn’t a part of the body itself, it’s a part of the chassis.
But since it does look like a part of the Arrma Mojave body, I wanted to include it in this section.
When it comes to the top of the body, it is equipped with skids to prevent hurting the body in case of a flip-over. They take the hit instead of it.
On the inside, there is another body internal cage that supports the body and makes it more challenging.
Nothing of all these things will surprise you, because this is the only Arrma RC car with some details inside the body!
YES, you have two men drivers sitting there with all the details including the belt, the helmet, the posture with their steering wheel, and the dashboard. They have even the internal cage that the real rally cars have. Isn’t that cool?
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The Rear
Regarding the rear, the feature that will draw your attention the most is the rear windows, those little windows allow the air that enters from the front to quit the vehicle easily. This setup reminds me of the Arrma Limitless which has a similar shape in the rear
On the other hand, the details on the rear of the Arrma Mojave body are so cool. There are some fire extinguishers, spare gas cans, and a rear axle. All these details are of course fake, but, they’re still looking cool!
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Arrma Mojave Chassis
When we’re talking about the chassis of the Arrma Mojave, you should differentiate between two types. Why?
Because there are two types of Mojaves!
There is the Ready-To-Run version and there is the Arrma Mojave EXB.
Let me give you an idea about the EXB version.
Simply, this version doesn’t come with any electronics, all you have is the chassis which is almost the same as the RTR.
Deciding which electronics to add is your choice. This version is for the experts that have reached a level where they want to create their RC cars, they want to be creative in combining the electronics and see the outcome.
The RTR version is compatible with beginners and experts. After all, all you have to do is to unbox it, add some batteries for the transmitter and the RC car and you’re ready to go.
For the chassis, both versions have the same metal chassis, the only difference is the electronics.
They’re all the same, the only difference is the electronics. So, anything you read in this article can be applied to the Arrma Mojave EXB (Except for the electronics and systems section).
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The Front Of The Chassis
When it comes to the front, as mentioned in the section before, the Arrma Mojave has that big bumper where the first half is a flexible rubber that bounces in case of a crash while the other half comes with hard plastic.
Between the bumper and the shocks, there are two braces, these braces have a great ability to absorb any hit. That’s a good strategy to protect the internal parts from the impact of the shock which makes this RC car so reliable.
Regarding the body mounts, it’s not a normal body mount. It’s built on 4 plastic poles. The reason is to protect the shocks that are placed under it.
The same structure goes for the rear as well.
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The Rear
Concerning the rear, there is a big bumper containing two layers of hard plastic. It looks so strong and reliable and hard to break.
The sides have also bumpers each. They act like protectors as well as handles if you want to put them on the wall.
Other than that, the middle of the Arrma Mojave chassis looks cool with great parts and electronics. The platform looks almost like the Arrma Limitless.
What will draw your attention is the Aluminum bar passing through the chassis with support in the middle.
We will talk more about electronics in the next section.
But, here is the thing, this version that we are reviewing today is the V2 which is the second version of the first Arrma Mojave.
This new one comes with some new updates, especially in the suspension system.
Some of these new updates are the arms that become so thick and strong, the same thing goes for the shock towers. On the other hand, there are some Aluminum parts included like the nuts and the buckles.
In the end, this new update has added a lot of new strong parts, it made the Arrma Mojave chassis stronger and stronger and more reliable than before.
So, if you’re looking for something that can hold and handle a lot of pressure, make sure you get this RC beast!
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Arrma Mojave Performance
I’m pretty sure that after seeing all these features that the Arrma Mojave has, you’ll know that this RC car is not a normal one.
The Arrma Mojave can reach up to +60mph using a Spektrum FIRMA 4074 2050Kv brushless motor, and a Spektrum FIRMA 150 SMART ESC compatible with 6s Lipo or two 3s Lipo batteries.
The motor has a cooling fan and a heatsink included to keep the temperature low.
Also, the ESC is waterproof which makes this RC car able to bash and pass through all types of terrains.
Of course, these electronics are not the only parts that have a role in reaching this speed.
This RC beast also comes with a powerful Spektrum S652 Digital servo and pinion gear.
By the way, the pinion gear that comes fixed in the Arrma Mojave isn’t speeding. You won’t be able to reach 60mph with it.
Instead, in the box, there is another pinion gear that Arrma sends with your RC car, this is the speed pinion gear that you can reach that speed with.
They’re all metal gears, so don’t worry about breaking them, they handle pretty well.
Everything about this RC car is perfectly made and done.
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Arrma Mojave Wheels
For such a strong RC car to perform, the quality of the wheels is so important, and so the wheels.
These Arrma Mojave wheels are mounted and have a high fraction. Still, you can drift with this RC car on and off-road. That’s amazing.
Overall, no problem is found with the wheels, they’re built perfectly.
But what I liked the most is the suspension performance that gives you the ability to skip anything including rocks so smoothly.
This suspension has a big role in keeping this RC car balanced while going at high speeds off-road.
Also, the Mojave isn’t made for off-roading only, driving this thing on-road is also so fun and amazing.
Still, the power of this RC car isn’t supported only by these parts, some systems will make your experience way better than this.
Let’s talk more about them…
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Arrma Mojave Systems
Sometimes, the systems may not add a lot of power or control to the vehicle, but, they give you, the driver, a better experience and enjoyment to play more and have fun.
And when we’re talking about systems, we’re talking about the receiver and the transmitter.
For the transmitter, the Arrma Mojave comes with a Spektrum SLT3 Radio control and a Spektrum SR315 receiver.
This is a great fit for such an RC car.
Unfortunately, there is no AVC which is Active Vehicle Control that keeps your RC car going in a straightway and prevents it from losing balance.
Other than the radio control contains the usual features that any RC car comes with like the 50% or 75% throttle limit and the hand brakes that are so amazing.
You can also get the Spektrum Dashboard App that allows you to learn more info about your Arrma Mojave from your smartphone using Bluetooth.
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Arrma Mojave Upgrades
To be honest with you, if you’re thinking that after buying this RC car you’ll need some replacement parts, you’re wrong!
It’s hard to break this thing. This may be funny especially if you’re a bad driver and basher, but, you’ll have to put a lot of effort to break this RC car.
Because this RC car is made for that, to begin with!
However, you will need to buy some Arrma Mojave upgrades and parts if you want to change the look or change the building material.
For example, if you want to replace the plastic arms that come with the stock version with Aluminum, then, you would need them.
These upgrades are available and most likely, you won’t find any problem getting them even if these parts are for the Arrma Mojave only.
Other than that, you can upgrade and replace anything you want.
Also, you can replace them yourself easily because of the easy access that Arrma usually includes in their vehicles’ chassis. All you need is to unscrew the part you want to replace from the bottom of the metal chassis.
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Annoying Things About the Arrma Mojave
As you see, this RC car is one of the best RC cars, it is almost perfect, it is made for bashing and racing, and it can do anything you want it to do.
However, there is one thing that I didn’t like about it.
It’s the AVC system. If the Arrma Mojave has Active Vehicle Control, you will have a much better experience and control over your RC car.
Still, the absence of this feature shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for you.
Other than that, this RC car is wonderful and you definitely should go and buy it.
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Great Things About This RC Car
There are so many features the Arrma Mojave has that make it special from the other RC cars.
The best one is the special details on the body and the uniqueness of the chassis.
These two qualities will make you feel special.
See? Other than the performance of the RC car, the special things that make that car different have a big role in making you the driver feel different as well, Am I right?
That reminds me also of the Traxxas UDR which looks like the Arrma Mojave but with different specs and structure.
For me, this is what makes this RC car different. What about you? I would love to see your opinion in the comments down below.
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Arrma Mojave Price
As you know, the hero of this review comes with two versions that we mentioned earlier.
The EXB version comes with no electronics and the 6s version comes ready to run.
Since there are no electronics in the Arrma Mojave EXB, its price is less high than the ready-to-run version.
However, buying the electronics and testing them will cost you a lot of money and can increase to a 4 figures number.
Of course, no beginner will buy the EXB, if you’re an expert, you should know that, especially if you want to build something special to break a record or something like that.
Here are the Arrma Mojave prices, click the buttons below to make your purchase:
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So, Should You Buy The Arrma Mojave?
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you should go right now and buy this RC car.
The great thing is the fact that you have the choice to choose the better version for you.
However, if you have a child, I don’t recommend having this RC car, its big size may be dangerous even at low speed. You better have a medium to small-scale RC car for him/her.
Other than that, just go and spend your money on that beast.
Believe me, you won’t regret it because this will be the best RC car you’ll ever buy (At least in its range).
So, what do you think? Did you like the Arrma Mojave? Would you buy it or not? Why?
I would love to know your opinions about this RC car in the comments below!
See you next time…
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