You don't need to use any specific radio. Jr makes nice radios i got two. Futaba is also a good choice from wut i have heard. Bassically u get wut u pay for, the higher the price the more fancy features and things u can adjust to get that car perfect and the way u like it. ABS is a type of plastic used to make drifting tires. Jr xs3 is a sweet radio, but something cheaper would most likely suit yoour needs like the JR xr2. I got both they are great.