i still use the stock tq tx that came with my rustler vxl. i used to get 300+ft. now, i get about 70ft. i think it has to do with half the rx wire getting severed and about a 3rd of the tx antenna getting broken off.
i'm happy with 70ft though for now. it isn't seeing much use due to my savage bl conversion being my top priority right now. (and the dented vxl motor
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