bashing....a dx3.0 or even 2.0 would be fine.....no need for the high end dx3s or higher end dx3r if all you do is bash....although the dx3s would be lighter and save you some $$$ (4AA's vs. 8AA's)on batteries unless you ahve a rechargable pack.......i run a dx3s on my rc8t mostly for the ability to read motor temps with telemetry....but im getting a losi 2.4ghz for my mini e-revo
I bought the DX3R when I was just a basher, it had just come out and the S wasn't even on the table at the time. I'm very happy with the R, I may not use many of the functions it has but I like how it feels and the light weight. After feeling the S I think it looks and feels cheap, but the telemetry function is nice.
I have a DX3S and DX3R and the feel of the DX3R is so much nicer than the DX3S. For the price I paid for the DX3R ($234.99 shipped), I wish I had bought it first instead of the DX3S. That being said though, you really don't need either for bashing. The DX2.0 or DX3.0 is more than sufficient for bashing.
I would get the futaba 3pm in 2.4 ghz. I have had spektrums over the years and there range isnt the best they like to eat recievers in my opinion. And they just feel cheap in your hands.
I have the Futaba 3PM and love it......my only complaint it the short batt. life even w/8 re-chargeable. TrueRc makes a li-po set up for it so I may have to break down and try it.
1. MBX-6 T8 1900KV, RX8 ON 4S
2. MBX-5T 1520, MMM ON 5S
3. MBX-5 ONROAD CONVERSION 1515, MMM ON 5S
4. MRX-3 ON ROAD CONVERSION 1512, MMM ON 6S
5. TEN T 2650 T8, MMP ON 3S
Im spoiled on spektrum, dx2.50, now i have the 3s, its actually pretty nice. (got it for xmas) to be blunt- it wasnt my money and its a decent radio- im happy :)
Benjamin White
R/c Monster Team Driver
Jq the car, LST, Sportweks turmoil pro
Unconventional Techniques, Superior Results
I used to have a spektrum DX3 but later sold it when I sold of my rusty (I miss it :(). When I had the spektrum I could only go 500ft. or so and every now and then I would loose signal. Since I am now building my self and EREVO I was considering buying a DX3S or R (mainly looking at the S) but decided against them and just bought a Futaba 3PM FASST. I've never heard any complaints about the Futaba radios, but I have heard several about the spektrums. I desiced against the Spekys because one, the Futaba is cheaper, and two, if I'm spending well over 100$ on a radio, I want it to work flawlessly.
sold my dx3s when i sold my rc8e....picked up a tactic 2.4ghz.....unless you're a hardcore racer and need to set throttle endpoints, telemetry and stuff like that...all i cared about was servo and throttle trim and steering rate.......otherwise, this rx/tx is good...i picked one up off ebay for $70 shipped and got another rx for my sc8 for $20....works just as well as my dx3s and dx3.0.....
for bashing.
get a DX2.0 then do the resister mod to convert it to a DX3.0
i really liked my old DX2.0 and my new DX3s is a little glitchy!
every now and then it will blip but not when racing.
the telemetry rocks if you run nitro like i did for a bit but it's kinda pointless for electric besides to be used as a speed meter which is pretty cool.
that way you can SHOW the noobs who come and watch how fast it goes.
E-revo 3.3 conversion, 249kv outrunner, 6s, MMM
the porthole from the noob world an here has been opened!! that's how i got in.