I personally like a spektrum dx3c for my crawlers. $100, 3 channels, tons of adjustments, can use with multiple cars, and comes w/ a sr300 receiver. Not high end but good enough for a weekend rc wheeler...
Ok, I bought the dx3c. Works great except the reverse has some serious lag. I want it to go forward to reverse instantaneously, but it appears to want to brake first then reverse, having to double hit reverse to make it reverse. Is this a trim adjustment issue?
If you ever have any RC crawler questions Dave, feel free to shoot me a PM. I have spent a lot of time and money with these things over the past 4 years.
I have a spektrum dx3.0 and my friend has this flysky and it's honestly just as good and extra receivers are only $6 vs the 30 for spektrum. Im considering selling my dx3.0 and getting the flysky. I think if you're talking best bang for your buck this is the winner hands down