The 5ive doesn't have that problem as it uses a cvd joint in the hub ( the puns are contained by the hub.....
If you are interested, Google killer rc and radio range test... He does a YouTube vid comparing ranges of the Futaba,s .... The best one is well over 1000 ft.. At that range you can't even see the vehicle... Even if it's a fifth scale
And yA, with a 3 channel radio, it's nice to be able to turn off the motor remotely with a switch yet still maintain control of steering brake etc
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