which should I buy, Futaba 4PL or hacked FS-GT3B?

[Super]

Originally Posted by SMR 510RR

How many rigs do you have?

I have 4-5 that are working at any one time so I need a bunch of RXs unless I want to swap stuff around all the time.

Lets see...For the 4pl I am out $200 for the radio with 1 RX, then I need 4 more at $50 a piece...Now I have spent $400.

With a GT3B I am out $50 for the radio and only $40 for 4 more RXs so under $100 rather than $400.

Now the reason I initially asked what the intended use was is to see if this would also be used for some go fast RCs, in that case it may be worth it for the higher framerate. In my mind the BT3B is hands down the best radio for crawling on a budget and just because it costs less doesnt make it necessarily worse for this purpose. If I did run go fast as well I would probably still use a GT3B for my crawlers and pick up something else for the high speed stuff where framerate really matters.

I have 4 crawlers, 2 sedans, a monster truck and a 2wd stadium truck that are running. No matter what you still get what you pay for.

[dezfan]

If it makes you feel better about your little Pee Pee. Go ahead and spend the money on the WAY overpriced Futaba stuff.

For me, can't beat the price of the GT3B radio, receivers, and the ability to hack it.

[Super]

I'm pretty stupid when it comes to electronics so want something that's gonna work right out of the box, I'm kinda weird that way. Regardless, I could care less what someone else has or wants I really like my 4PL and wouldn't trade it for any thing. OP asked "which should I buy" my opinion is 4PL.

[DiggyStyle]

Haters will hate. But no matter what the RC model, I've always had good luck with Futaba gear, so that's what I stick with. You get what you pay for sometimes. This is one of those times.

[Charlie-III]

USS.....not sure of your timeline, I am a Futaba fan, have been for 30+ years with no issues.

Currently I run a 3PM-x in my 2.2 MOA, my son runs a 4PL in his 2.2 MOA.

I am finding time to compare those 2 radios to a hacked GT3B (I started a thread here) to see what it is really like compared to these 2 Futaba radios.

Thus far, I'm impressed by the GT3B, but have not done enough to give a real answer.

I would say, for a crawler, I see no issues due to the slower rig speeds. But this is not a go/no go comment yet.
Hopefully I will get time this weekend.

[The Violator]

Originally Posted by dezfan

If it makes you feel better about your little Pee Pee. Go ahead and spend the money on the WAY overpriced Futaba stuff.

For me, can't beat the price of the GT3B radio, receivers, and the ability to hack it.

I thought it was you just had big hands and mouth, but it must be my dong is small. Oh well. I will keep buying $90 rx for my 4pk and smile the entire time.

[sloppy]

Originally Posted by Super

I have 4 crawlers, 2 sedans, a monster truck and a 2wd stadium truck that are running. No matter what you still get what you pay for.

Your right you get a really expensive sticker on that futaba radio

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by The Violator

I thought it was you just had big hands and mouth, but it must be my dong is small. Oh well. I will keep buying $90 rx for my 4pk and smile the entire time.

Sorry about the small donger, but at least you can spend big and smile.