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05-29-2011, 11:29 AM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shumway
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| RC4WD XR4 or Specktrum DX3E which should I get??
I have a ttc rig in the process of being built and I need a radio system for it. I don't want to go too all out on this just because there is only one event a year that is within an hour from me. So, I want to be able to compete fairly strong and also be able to afford it and use it for fun around the house. Since I am running a winch my choices are the XR4 from RC4WD for $90 on RC4WD and the DX3E from Specktrum on ebay new for $100. Let me know though soon guys I need to buy something early this week for the event on the 11th.
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05-29-2011, 12:09 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rome,Italy
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look also at the new spektrum dx3c |
05-29-2011, 04:54 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky
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I have the RC4WD XR4 and love it! the multi-model memory is what was the deciding factor for me, I had to have that. But it doesnt have epa's on the aux. channels but it hasn't been a problem for me. I also like the fact that if i ever need it i have a 4th channel at my disposal for a winch, lights, or something else on a scale rig. also its very very easy to program and set up, never needed to look at the manual! IMO the Specktrum stuff is over priced for what you get. |
05-29-2011, 08:19 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shumway
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Alright cool.... I'm really leaning towards the xr4 at this point.... How much is shipping through rc4wd? Also, how long does it take usually?
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05-30-2011, 06:01 PM | #5 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yelm,WA
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I did upgrade to the 4PL from my XR4 as I needed a radio capable of doing mixing, If you can afford the 4PL you wont regret it. | |
05-30-2011, 06:35 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Styrene Dungeon
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Another radio to consider is the DX3C which retails for 129.00 US which has many more features than the DX3E. I currently have the RC4WD XR4 and am not really impressed with its fit and finish, it seems rather cheaply made, and there are no end point adjustments on the 3rd and 4th channels. Its not a bad radio, but from everything I have heard about the spectrums, they are excellent in quality. I will be replacing my XR4 with my DX3C as soon as it arrives, and will use the XR4 for a scaler build.
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05-30-2011, 07:42 PM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shumway
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ahhh so many choices so little time and money!!
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06-07-2011, 08:33 PM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six
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I like the XR4, yes it has no endpoints..but for a winch, do you really need one?!?!? turn off and on lights????? Also aggree on the multiple models. That and the price I really liked. I don't know about it feeling cheap...I mean these are plastic, so are the others. It takes 4 AA batteries to run, you pick up 8, run 4 and store the other 4 in the battery tray, and it feels heavier.
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06-08-2011, 08:33 AM | #9 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olympia
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Don't even consider the DX3e anymore. If you decide on a Spektrum, get the DX3c. I have both and my DX3e just gathers dust now. Yes, the 3c is a little bit more expensive, but it's a lot more radio. |
06-08-2011, 09:32 AM | #10 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Styrene Dungeon
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I will say that RC4WD's customer service is very good though, and will help with any issues that you have. | |
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