Typhon Grom: Brace or NO Brace? - Does It Actually Help??

Typhon Grom: Brace vs. No Brace – Does It Actually Help? The Arrma Typhon Grom’s weak shock towers are a well-known problem. But is an aluminum shock tower brace the solution—or just another failure point waiting to happen? I set up two nearly identical high-speed crashes—both hitting a steel pole at 60 mph, directly on the front left shock absorber. One had a stock chassis, completely unmodified. The other was reinforced with a shock tower brace. The results? Absolutely shocking. Crash Test Breakdown: Let’s start with the stock Typhon. When it slammed into the pole: ✅ The shock tower snapped, just as expected. ✅ Both front arms folded into the body. Now, onto the braced Typhon. This time, the shock tower held strong—the brace did its job! ❌ But that impact energy had to go somewhere… and instead of breaking the shock tower, it was redirected straight into the bulkhead. ❌ The bulkhead shattered into three pieces, causing catastrophic failure deeper in the chassis. “While the brace protected the shock tower, the energy had to go somewhere—and the bulkhead paid the price. So, should you run a shock tower brace? ✅ Yes—but only after you’ve glued your shock tower back together to prevent deeper damage. The brace does protect the shock tower, but at the cost of transferring force elsewhere. If you reinforce one weak spot, make sure you’re not just creating another. So What do YOU think? Is the shock tower brace a smart upgrade, or does the bulkhead failure make it a dealbreaker? Drop your thoughts in the comments! If you found this helpful, hit that Like button and subscribe for more Grom RC action! I love these little guys and I’m always pushing their limits. And hey—if you made it to the end of the video? I love you too! don't forget to like and subscribe 👍 and stay tuned for more Grom Action! Peace! #modified #outdoor #offroad #racing #toys #rccar #typhongrom