alright what about

[spidertoy]

receivers? I know that I need a 3 channel, but which one, what brand, why, what about brushless motors? whats the benefit?

 

[darius]

I keep seeing this tq3 that some company is modifying for independant 4ws that only cost's $65, hopefully it doesn't suck cause that's what I'm buying.

 

[Dixon Ticonderoga]

you can get a tq3 from ebay new for about 25 shipped and mod it for 4ws in 5 minutes for the price of a switch at radio shack (about 4 bucks).

 

[Todd1803]

Dixon T is right about the TQ3. You can save a bunch of $$ if you have even basic electronics skills (you can solder some wires). There is a sticky on the rccrawler board with a ton of onfor on modding these radios.

 

[smr4runner]

The best way to get TQ3's is to go to your LHS and ask if they have any in the back available.
The Traxxas TQ3 comes with the REVOS, E-MAXX, T-MAXX, etc.
Some buyers upgrade the radios/recievers during purchase of the rigs to get a better deal. So the LHS just takes TQ3 out of the box.
I have purchased 3 of my TQ3's this way. All came w/recievers for $30.
Modding the radio cost about $4 for the return to center toggle switch at radio shack. 10mins to mod.

Good luck

 

[Dixon Ticonderoga]

you can also wire it up with a potentiometer from radio shack, for proportional steering, if your so inclined.

 

[Jafo]

I modded mine yesterday, took me about 10 ta 15 mins looking at a picture on RCC. It worked slick and I already had a waterproof switch.:clappy: