Hey, I need a new radio for my car that I will be receiving shortly. I want to use this car to get into some club racing. How does the JR XS3 compare to more costly radios?

http://www.jrradios.com/Articles/Art...ArticleID=1210

It's reasonably priced and the specs seem good. If anyone has any other suggestions around the 200 mark it will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

I currently use the XS3 and have had no problems with it. It does everything I need it to and while I would love to get a M11 or a Sprektrum, it's hard to beat the cost of the XS3. I think JR discontinued it so finding a new one might be difficult, but I bet you'll be able to find one for sale in the Classifieds.

Thanks for the feedback.
It's on rchobies.com.au for $210au. I guess i will get the xs3 then.....

CHeers

if you want a 2.4 radio they are much better, 4x faster than your 75mhz radios and i believe it too. futaba 3pm fasst vs my old jr xr2i, so much better with responce and i noticed my driving got better.

Thanks for the input.

Im now stuck between these items.

Spektrum (#2030F) DX3 DSM Radio System $249


JR (#DSX3 TRD) TRD 2.4Ghz DSM $189


Futaba 3pm fass $208

I really dont want to spend more than $250. THe spektrum has servos included the other 2 dont. So please help me decide on a radio.

If your going to be using the radio in a electric car then the 2 servos that come with the car are only half useful since you only need one and you'll soon want to upgrade to a better servo anyway.

The Sanwa MX-3 FHSS 2.4ghz radio is another radio to consider and should be selling in Aus for about $220 -$225 without servos, they currently sell for $250 with servos.

One big selling point you should consider when buying a new radio is to find a radio that fits comfortably in your hand. There is no point owning the top of the wazzo radio if its uncomfortable to hold.