CJ's November 2024 RC updates and discussion

[CJSRCLIFE]

I can only say that in my research, the Arrma 4s looks "better" everything looks a bit bigger and better built.
I don't own any.
I'm happy that you're rid of the radio that makes you sad!
Spektrum isn't my first choice necessarily but it beats "sad face, broke car" brand ALL day!!!
How are you finding the Spektrum receiver pricing?
I have heard some ppl say its a reason to avoid Spektrum over Flysky for instance.

I have done some research on the new 4s Arrma's and they look promising i'm actually going to upgrade my Vendetta to 4s spec diffs someday.

Also i haven't yet gotten rid of the Radiolink just yet no one has bought it but i did have someone interested in it. So hope springs eternal it sells soon.


I know in the past Spektrum used to have issues with their products much like what Radiolink is going through today but at least they listened to their user
input and improved upon them as well as fixed them. I also know the previous gen Android Spektrum radio the DX6R had some issues and it was kind of an early form of an android smart transmitter.

I find that Spektrum's receiver prices are mostly in line with what i used to pay for Futaba since my very first aftermarket radio was a T4PM and my dad has one too but none of Futaba's receiver don't have a stability control or gyro on their receivers from default. this is the main reason i went Spektrum as well as being able to support BEC voltages higher than 7.4V which also no Futaba has. I also have found out that on eBay there's a market for Spektrum SR315 and SR6200A receivers that are pulled from brand new never run RTR's and they are from $38 (SR315) to 65 (SR6200a).

 

[CertifiedMike]

I see. The only Spektrum receiver I've looked for is one that was discontinued.
Nothing special, just a 4 chnl.
I thought $40 was excessive but its DIScontinued!!!!
Its worth exactly what the seller says or its nit sold!
I didn't feel like it was a fair item to base an opinion on.

I hope you can get some loot back for that radio you're selling soon!

I'd like to hear more about your 4s conversion too! I don't know if much will translate to a 3s Granite platform but I'll bet some are the same exact parts!
Arrma seems pretty interchangable.

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

I see. The only Spektrum receiver I've looked for is one that was discontinued.
Nothing special, just a 4 chnl.
I thought $40 was excessive but its DIScontinued!!!!
Its worth exactly what the seller says or its nit sold!
I didn't feel like it was a fair item to base an opinion on.

I hope you can get some loot back for that radio you're selling soon!

I'd like to hear more about your 4s conversion too! I don't know if much will translate to a 3s Granite platform but I'll bet some are the same exact parts!
Arrma seems pretty interchangable.

The SR315's and SR6200A's i found are ones that are still in current production pulled from brand new current or recent RTR Vehicles. The ones you might be thinking of are possibly older ones that have been discontinued long ago. I believe my Vendetta uses the same diffs as all the other Mega to 3s BLX Arrma's and i think the 4s diffs will be a drop in fit for the Vendetta. I believe the Vendetta is the same as a 3s Infraction with shorter arms, suspension links, driveshafts shock towers, different style of slipper clutch and body mounts to fit the Infraction or Vendetta body. But the same chassis as the older Big Rock, Typhon and Senton 3s prior to the big refresh they're doing. Although i believe the Vendetta was discontinued sometime last year but the 3s Infraction is still in production and is still sold new.

And yeah hopefully someone will give me some decent money for the RC8X which i will probably use to buy more Spektrum receivers and $200 should cover a 2 - 4 cars if i'm buying new pullouts.

 

[CJSRCLIFE]

How's it going everyone? I have been pretty busy with other non rc stuff since my last post on this forum but i have been thinking of doing some stuff early next year like making my final decision on my XO-1 either rebuilding my current one or getting an all new RTR. As well as getting more Spektrum receivers for my cars and what will be the big goal of next getting the iXSR and all the receivers i need to complete my conversion from Radiolink and Futaba over to Spektrum. But i first have to get through Christmas and my Birthday before anything big can happen.