Decent buget/mid-range transmitter/handset

[Nellybobs]

Hi guys,
A few questions for you wize lot, being new to the RC scene please excuse me if my 'Lingo' is a bit behind..lol. Im learning...

I am after a new transmitter/handset for my Lazer zx-5 RTR, i'v just bought the car and getting on well with it but im hopeless with the 'pistol' type handset!!

I would much prefer the traditional type of handset (don't know the proper name of them...sorry) that i used years ago with my Mardave Cobra!!!

I want something half decent but nothing over the top, but then again nothing crappy either.
Also is it worth my while splashing out and going 2.4Ghz, iv heard they are the way forward...

Thanks guys, any feedback is very well apreciated....
Paul..

[sosidge]

Futaba 3GR is a very good mid-range stick set.

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by sosidge

Futaba 3GR is a very good mid-range stick set.

http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemi...G&Category=010

Also available with 2.4ghz.

I highly recommend Futaba gear; i run the 3VCS (high end model), and it's great. Easy to use, menus are easy to navigate, etc. etc.

[sosidge]

Originally Posted by AndyM

http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemi...G&Category=010

Also available with 2.4ghz.

I highly recommend Futaba gear; i run the 3VCS (high end model), and it's great. Easy to use, menus are easy to navigate, etc. etc.

Ouch. I'm sure that used to be a lot cheaper - has the RRP gone up since the collapse of the pound?

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by sosidge

Ouch. I'm sure that used to be a lot cheaper - has the RRP gone up since the collapse of the pound?

Don't have a clue if i'm honest .

I think so; DMS Racing have the same thing on there website showing RRP £184.99, there price £169.95.

So you're probably right.

Grab yourself a bargain @ DMS, Paul ( http://www.dms-racing.com/fruzat/wra...pe=&search=3gr )

[ben]

Originally Posted by AndyM

Easy to use, menus are easy to navigate, etc. etc.

are you sure I thought it was a nightmare on the 3vc... having to press two buttons at the same time and shiz... my opinion is that the esprit is easier to navigate.

Ben

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by ben

are you sure I thought it was a nightmare on the 3vc... having to press two buttons at the same time and shiz... my opinion is that the esprit is easier to navigate.

Ben

A 3VC is different to a 3VCS ben

Much easier..

[Spoolio]

I'll vouch for the 3GR 2.4ghz too, I've had mine for a year and it's been excellent. I paid £165 for it (pre-pound-going-down-the-toilet), worth every penny. The only issue I had - and its purely a personal preference - was that the sticks felt too lightly sprung for me. Changed the springs for some out of an old Acoms Techniplus tranny, took about 5 minutes and problem solved.

[Doomanic]

I wasn't impressed with the 3GR to be honest, certainly not built to the same quality as the 3VCS.
How about a Sanwa Super Exzes?

http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemid=P-EXZ/3N

[Spoolio]

Originally Posted by Doomanic

I wasn't impressed with the 3GR to be honest, certainly not built to the same quality as the 3VCS.
How about a Sanwa Super Exzes?

http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemid=P-EXZ/3N

In all fairness dude, it's not meant to be or they'd never sell an 3VCS's. Its like comparing a Playstation 2 to a Playstation 3, they both do the job but one is much much nicer albeit at a price. Yes the 3GR does feel much less substantial than a VCS but thats just a question of perspective. Anyone coming to a 3GR from say an RTR tranny (like the poster) would probably think a 3GR was the dogs.

Remember, the best tranny in the world doesn't necessarily make a better driver.