Which Stick Controller?

[Dazzle]

Hi. Im on the lookout for a stick remote to get me back into buggy racing. Ive been out of the rc scene for over20 years now, so as you can imagine, just about everything has changed!! Ive been reading how important it is to have a decent remote, and so im looking for a bit of advice please. Ive been looking at the etronix gt3pro, is this any good? Or could anyone recommend something better second hand? I have a budget for the radio and receiver of around £ 70 as I still have everything else to buy aswell yet!! Lol. Thanks Darren

[neallewis]

Originally Posted by Dazzle

Hi. Im on the lookout for a stick remote to get me back into buggy racing. Ive been out of the rc scene for over20 years now, so as you can imagine, just about everything has changed!! Ive been reading how important it is to have a decent remote, and so im looking for a bit of advice please. Ive been looking at the etronix gt3pro, is this any good? Or could anyone recommend something better second hand? I have a budget for the radio and receiver of around £ 70 as I still have everything else to buy aswell yet!! Lol. Thanks Darren

I'd try stretch and get a second hand KO Propo Esprit 2 or Esprit 3 Universe. they are excellent. old 40mhz variants can be easily converted to use the FRSky 2.4Ghz system, with £13 receivers available, or you can find them with spektrum or KO modules. There are plenty for sale if you look.

[dazzlerr6]

Sanwa Gemini x mate nice reasonable price n does everything you need .

[danDanEFC]

I would deffo try any you were thinking about, if you can.

Not all sticks feel the same.

[dale]

You can get a used Futaba 3GR 2.4ghz for about that price. Fantastic computer radio without a massive price tag. Mine has been faultless for 7 years.

Personally wouldn't waste my cash on any of the budget brands.

[Alan Reeves]

Originally Posted by dazzlerr6

Sanwa Gemini x mate nice reasonable price n does everything you need .

One in the for sale section brand new

[Alan Reeves]

Good advice this ....

Originally Posted by dale

Personally wouldn't waste my cash on any of the budget brands.

[h0m3sy]

http://bit.ly/1fikZHR

Just saw this on eBay , great deal an all you need

[gainsy]

Originally Posted by danDanEFC

I would deffo try any you were thinking about, if you can.

Not all sticks feel the same.

This is good advice as what feels right for one person won't be right for the next, get down a club & ask to try as many as possible

[Dazzle]

Originally Posted by h0m3sy

http://bit.ly/1fikZHR

Just saw this on eBay , great deal an all you need

Thats a nice looking bit of kit!! Ending in 5 days though!! I want it now!! Pmsl

[rcpower]

Sanwa Exzes is the best ... but it has a certain price tag.

[Essexboyracer]

FrSky conversions work well, I do tend to add a little hot glue to hold the aerial on the recevier though, as they can eventually fall off and need re-soldering on the 4 channel units.

As for possible transmitters to convert, there are many.

Mine is a Hitec Pro Car, which is a large stick unit. It is fairly easy to use, I can do it all without the manual after a years racing, you can probably get a good one used for £50 or less.

My friend got a Sanwa Gemini 2, which can be had for £40 or less in good condition, and is slightly simpler than the hitec, and has the 60/40 throttle/brake arrangement. It's also more of a standard size.

I've also heard Flysky conversions work well.

[CrashBangWallop]

If you can stretch to it look at trying to get a Futaba 3VCS or 3VC. Module based transmitter so you can convert to FRSky 2.4Ghz easily if required.

[Dazzle]

Originally Posted by CrashBangWallop

If you can stretch to it look at trying to get a Futaba 3VCS or 3VC. Module based transmitter so you can convert to FRSky 2.4Ghz easily if required.

Hmmm. I may have jumped the gun a little, and bought the wrong one!!! Lol.
Just bought a futaba 3gs synthesiser off ebay for just over £80 plus postage!!
I was under the impression, I could frsky convert this one into 2.4ghz. At least I bleeding well hope so now!!

[Dazzle]

Originally Posted by rcpower

Sanwa Exzes is the best ... but it has a certain price tag.

Oh for the love of god!!!!! No sooner do I shell out for something on ebay, one of these turns up in the for sale section on here!! Ok, so the pink paint on it isn't particularly my cup of tea, but 2.4ghz already and no need to convert would have softened the blow somewhat!! Typical!! Lol