i have an electric rustler and am going to buy a slash and i am wantting a 2.4ghz radio for cheap so i dont have to worry about the crystals at the track with everyone else. or i guess i could just buy a bunch of different collors of crystals.


cheapest ones
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXXZJ4&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWKP0&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXWPW0&P=ML
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWRP3&P=7 \

or is there a better option becuase i dont want to regret buying a cheap one when one twice as much or 50 dollars more might be the way to go

The tower hobbies one is good for the price. You need to make sure that you get a compatible RX either with the unit or separate... otherwise you'll be talking to nothin :P

i believe they all come with rx.

If you want to stay in this hobby for longer than you will play with your rustler and slash, a radio is an invalueable investment. I spent approx. $400 in radios before I finally bought a good one (DX3S). It went from the Futaba JR Sport, JR XR2i, DX2.0, then DX3S. I dont like the super cheap radios for the fact you cant even adjust EPA. You know you are buying a chepa radio when even the Exceed RTR cars that are $119 include a radio that has end points (EPA), sub trim, dual rate, etc. So if you want to expand your RC collection, you should get the DX2.0 at minimum. Also check out the DX2S (yes DX2S) its $180 and includes a receiver, 5 model memory, the same design and screen as the DX3S, and a $40 servo. That way you can use the same transmitter on all your cars.

second one said TXonly.

DX2S. looks like a really good deal. i have a jato and a rustler and am going to get a slash and over the next few years i will be getting a few more i am sure so this looks like a good buy

this thread has a cheap one:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8987014/tm.htm

Make sure to check ebay.

ya i still thank the dsx2 from amain looks the cheapest and the best deal

If it were me I'd go with this one: [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXMV5&P=7]Futaba 2PL 2.4GHz Sport[/link]

Computer functions and 10 model memory for only $110. Receivers cost more though @ $65.

you beat me to it, i got the AM and i LOVE it great radio, basic but has a ton of great features EPA's and ABS are great, very easy to use for sure a great budget radio

the lug

I have a tactic radio in one of my slashs that I let others drive. I bought it because I had a $30 off duratrax coupon which owns tactic. However, if I was paying full price, I would spend the $20 extra and buy the Airtronics radio. That is a very nice radio for $99. Good features, 18 model memory, etc. That is a great value imo.

http://www.airtronics.net/airtronics_MX_3FHSS_2.asp