radio semi-newbie questions

[turbodart]

ok, seeing how my local hobby shop is useless, help me pick a radio for my clod. being out of it for so long (10 yrs) , my old mgnum juniors seem quite antiquated. sooo, what is a resonably priced radio to get and what features do i need to look for.

-id like to have 4 wheel steer capabilities
-also plan on dual steering servos later
-do i need high tourqe servos
-do i need a three channel radio that i have seen some use
-what exactly does the third channel control/how does it work
-what other suggestions do you have?

i tried some searches here, but still have no answers tomy questions. please help. thanks

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Originally Posted by turbodart

ok, seeing how my local hobby shop is useless, help me pick a radio for my clod. being out of it for so long (10 yrs) , my old mgnum juniors seem quite antiquated. sooo, what is a resonably priced radio to get and what features do i need to look for.

-id like to have 4 wheel steer capabilities
-also plan on dual steering servos later
-do i need high tourqe servos
-do i need a three channel radio that i have seen some use
-what exactly does the third channel control/how does it work
-what other suggestions do you have?

i tried some searches here, but still have no answers tomy questions. please help. thanks

Go to "The Crawler Store" in the vendors secton. They sell Traxxas TQ-3 radio systems that are 3ch. 3rd channel lets you steer rear axle independantly from the front, which is KEY. There is a toggle switch located by your left thumb, that controls 3rd channel.

High torque servos are a must also. Some run 1/4 scale servos, some run 1/10 scale. I personally use 1/10 scale. A lot of clod guys run Hitec's 645mg servos.

Try to find a pair of Integy 55t lathe motors, they have tons of torque and your run times will increase. It's a win/win situation, which is rare. Only problem w/ this is they are hard to come by right now, everyone's sold out.

Hope this helps.