Nitroholic Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) A while back I picked up a Thunder Tiger ST1 for silly money, after it had sat at the back of the shop unloved and unwanted. It's a great Truggy, and runs well...but the radio that came with it is shocking kit. It is very glitch prone, and hates running with a failsafe fitted. All the kit 'works' just not when it's all put into the ST1. So, no refund there from the shop ( they're actually pretty helpful overall, so I don't blame them really! ) So, what to do. I want to replace the cruddy 27Mhz AM radio with something good....but cheap. The budget is around £100 and I am windering what you guys would recommend. I have seen cheap 2.4Ghz kit from ACOM and Ansmann on Modelsport that comes into that price range, but are they worth it? Would I be better off getting a better quality FM unit? The XTM buggy came with a pretty fair FM TX/RX unit that has never given trouble. It's just the ST1 that seems marginal. Sometimes it's fine, others the failsafe cuts in every few seconds and the thing kangaroos like a crazy thing. I am not keen on running it without the failsafe, though, as it's a pretty quick mover! I also want to be able to get a second RX unit to put in my XTM XT2 to cut down on the number of TX's I have knocking about the place.... the damn things breed and eat batteries, so having 1 unit I can use with both cars would be ideal. Any thoughts? Edited September 4, 2009 by Nitroholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 The Acoms seems a bit hit and miss. Some have had problems with range others swear by them. From what I have heard and read the Ansmann seems a good option, its within your budget and leaves you with funds towards a spare RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggyowner Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) never had any problems with acoms(exept the manuall) but for 100 pounds l would look for a socond hand spektrum: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=33805 try ebay and maybe you will find one with 2 receivers Edited September 5, 2009 by buggyowner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hmm...I understand Spektrum kit is one of the well thought of RX/TX makers.... and I found this with the help of my old friend 'google': http://www.lstshop.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2875&osCsid=bde753dbcb3d3bf8b20c653d96deb9ea If they have stock, then this could be the best bet. 1 TX, 2 RX all in one hit. From what I can gather, there is a more fancy featured model out, which would make this either old stock or low end for Spektrum, but it's the quality of the radio I want more than anything else. If they are out, then I think the Ansmann will be the one I get. Now to talk sweetly to the wife about spending money we can't afford and how I might actually get around to doing some of those household jobs I keep putting off in my extreme happiness at owning some lovely new RC toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Spektrum's are brilliant. I switched from the DX2.0 to the DX3S and don't regret the expense. The only reason I switched to the more expensive set was the limitation of how many RX's I could run on the DX2.0. The DX3.0 is a bit cheaper HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermenace Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I use a Spekky DX3R and it the dogs great radio but i am just a basher so maybe too good for what i need it for.. If i was to buy another radio again i would go for something cheaper as it is too much radio for my needs i maybe go for a Futaba 3PM or a Spekky Dx3.0 or a DX3S.. Hope this helps , Bil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermenace Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Spektrum's are brilliant. I switched from the DX2.0 to the DX3S and don't regret the expense. The only reason I switched to the more expensive set was the limitation of how many RX's I could run on the DX2.0. The DX3.0 is a bit cheaper HERE. Wow what a buy at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) I agree with cybermenace, in many ways the DX3S is too much for my bashing needs and I would probably of gone for something like the Ansmann if paul2304 hadn't tempted me with his;). There are others available in the cheaper price range, Traxxas do a 2.4 but its not the prettiest of things to look at. There is also a Tactic(I think) which is again a budget set, again its not the prettiest but I have read a few good reviews about it from American users, it may be named differently over there. Edited September 5, 2009 by a-x-l-e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) Wow what a buy at £114.99 i might sell my DX3R and buy that kit now.... It seems a good deal, most likely you would have some change left over from the DX3R aswell which is always a bonus;) Sorry for double post;) Edited September 5, 2009 by a-x-l-e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermenace Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I think i will be putting it in the forsale section soon.... thanks for the link :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-x-l-e Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 The other thing I like about the DX2.0 and 3.0 is the shape, its flatter than the 3S/R and easier to pack in a bag, everytime I open my bag to get the TX out I expect to find something broken on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acksaw Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Could always pick up an Ansmann for 66 quid, mine works ace when bashing and racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Models in Motion are doing the DX3.0 for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks for the help and advice folks! One Spektrum DS3.0 with bonus free receiver is on it's way and due to arrive some time next week For the price, the deal is as good as the lower priced kit, and all the reviews rate Spektrum as good quality trouble free kit. This works out as cheap as buying an Ansmann or Acom kit plus an extra receiver, and whilst the basic DX3.0 doesn't have all the fancy features and telemetry etc. for a general bit of thrashing and bashing, it's more than good enough for me. I'm no serious racer! The benefits of 2.4Ghz plus built in failsafe means I will have no more glitching and some free space in the RX compartment too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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