james.1020 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hi ive just started to get back into rc cars after 16 years and need some radio gear, in my day everyone used stick transmitters but now days it looks like wheels are they way to go anyway all i want is a basic 2.4 ghz radio set up dont need lcd displays or 10 model memory So far the 2 i like the look of are the absima cr2s and the kyosho syncro kt200 so are they any good or can someone recommend a good alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 this is the one most people on here use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLYSKY-FS-GT3B-Digital-3CH-2-4GHZ-LCD-Transmitter-Receiver-for-RC-Car-Boat-TX-/381323885949?hash=item58c8acbd7d:g:Kn8AAOSwjVVVnq0t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Ive seen the gt3b and the gt3c and feel like the features would be wasted on me tbh id go for gt2b but i think it looks cheap and nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 The Tactic TTX300 is the same price as the Abysmal CR2S but gives you an extra channel to play with should you want to add an extra feature down the line. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tactic-rc-ttx300-3-channel-slt-radio/rc-car-products/388540 If all you want is a basic 2 channel wheel set of good quality, the Spektrum DX2E might suit, as it is a step up in build quality from the Flysky, Abysmal and similar sets, but is a lot cheaper than the high-end sets from KO, Sanwa and the like. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/spektrum-dx2e-dsmr-surface-radio-w-sr310/rc-car-products/395970 There is of course no need to switch to wheel if you prefer stick. This Futaba stick set looks well-made and doesn't cost the earth. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/futaba-t2hr-2ch-combo-2.4ghz-fhss-dry-r202gf/rc-car-products/395863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151375285061&alt=webhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151375285061&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Xv pilot have you had any experience with absima stuff as i really like the look of it but from your reply im guessing its poor quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I don't own any Absima sets myself but I have installed a good few in models built for others. Quality is what one would expect from the price - you get what you pay for. Hee hee - just noticed that my tablet auto-corrected Absima to Abysmal. The quality isn't that bad really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 I really like the look of the wheel on the absima cr2s but ive just seen the radio link rc3s any views on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicideneil Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Pfft, wheel radios are for heathens! Don't give in just to hang with the cool crowd, stick to good old fashioned thumb-stick radios- plenty of good yet basic 2 channel digital radios about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Care to show me these good stick radios mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 3 minutes ago, james.1020 said: Care to show me these good stick radios mate? http://www.freeprawnracing.co.uk/futaba-t4grs-2.4ghz-t-fhss-4-channel-combo-including-r304sb-with-telemetry.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thats a bit pricey however i do qutie like the look for the hitec optic 5 but im not sure both sticks are sprung there is also a tactic radio i like but ive read because its a flying radio the second channel isnt sprung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Quality costs im afraid. Or..............http://www.freeprawnracing.co.uk/etronix-pulse-ex3g-pro-3-channel-24ghz-fhss-stick-rx-and-tx-et1110.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 the etronix is a very nice set or the futaba 3gr 2.4ghz is good for the price and you can get copy receivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeecup Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I ordered this one: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-code-2.4ghz-3-channel-fhss-lcd-stick-combo/rc-car-products/38217 as I am not into these wheel radios. One came with my RC and I just can't get the hang of it. It's very sensitive and I find my left hand sometimes moves around and then this changes my steering, I also think they are pretty uncomfortable with me constantly wanting to rest it against my body. I guess it's just what you are used to. Anyway. I am fairly happy with it. For the price you get an extra channel which is useful for lights or just other odds and ends. The sticks feel pretty good and have metal tips which was a big draw for me. Not as nice as my old MHz Futaba but for the price I am happy. The only draw back I would say is there is no build in failsafe. It's worth remembering even with all the extra settings you don't have to use them, but if you buy a radio without you will not have the option to in the future without laying out again. I also a big believer in the more options you have more excuses you can use for your bad driving...oh my EPO is set wrong...oh my throttle curve is set wrong...oh my [insert], works every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_bench10 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Dx6i pretty much best bang for buck radio I found copy receivers can be found for less than 8 a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicideneil Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 21 hours ago, james.1020 said: Care to show me these good stick radios mate? I may have been lying about them being cheap, good and basic. However: 8 hours ago, coffeecup said: I ordered this one: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/core-rc-code-2.4ghz-3-channel-fhss-lcd-stick-combo/rc-car-products/38217 as I am not into these wheel radios. One came with my RC and I just can't get the hang of it. It's very sensitive and I find my left hand sometimes moves around and then this changes my steering, I also think they are pretty uncomfortable with me constantly wanting to rest it against my body. I guess it's just what you are used to. Anyway. I am fairly happy with it. For the price you get an extra channel which is useful for lights or just other odds and ends. The sticks feel pretty good and have metal tips which was a big draw for me. Not as nice as my old MHz Futaba but for the price I am happy. The only draw back I would say is there is no build in failsafe. It's worth remembering even with all the extra settings you don't have to use them, but if you buy a radio without you will not have the option to in the future without laying out again. I also a big believer in the more options you have more excuses you can use for your bad driving...oh my EPO is set wrong...oh my throttle curve is set wrong...oh my [insert], works every time That core rc radio looks excellent for the price, good features that you can always use in the future if not straight away. Fail safes are for wimps- most half decent escs will cut the throttle if there is a loss of radio signal ( may or may not be lying again ). 7 hours ago, jordan_bench10 said: Dx6i pretty much best bang for buck radio I found copy receivers can be found for less than 8 a pop. I too use the DX6i for both my trucks and buggy- modified so that the left stick is sprung and only goes up/down, no left/right movement- did the same thing ( but opposite directions ) for the right stick. Crab-steer on a TXT-1 is lots of fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeecup Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Hmmmmm. I have a DX6i for my Helis. I've never thought about using for a car. Is the mod easy to reverse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 How hard is it to mod a stick transmitter so both sticks are sprung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 It varies from TX to TX but is seldom too hard to do. The main challenge is usually getting hold of the appropriate spring and cam to fit in place of the ratchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 For the Etronix/Core 3ch they sell the return spring and arm for the mod. http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-stick-radio-throttle-return-spring-mech . John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawalker666 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 if you want basic stick radio this is what i would go for http://www.modelsport.co.uk/futaba-t2hr-2ch-combo-2.4ghz-fhss-dry-r202gf/rc-car-products/395863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.1020 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 I think im going to order a radiolink rc3s as all im reading is good things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 polo power Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 It looks like OP has found a solution. But to extend this thread, i've got a very similar requirement. but with a key addition, it must have EPA, end point adjustment (not dual rate) on the steering at least. As on mardave the wheels will hit chassis otherwise/servo strains. Ideally would want 4 AA's. & affordable option for extra RX's What have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawalker666 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Dx3c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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