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ko propo esprit IV
Hi,
I am after peoples reviews on the Ko Propo Esprit 4, I am looking at buying one and I was hoping that some of you guys that already use it might be able to give me some advice on it? Cheers |
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I'm interested to see some reviews on it too.
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I changed to it from the Sanwa Exzes X. The finish on the mterials isn't as polished as the Sanwa but I don't care about that.
It performs great and the reason I prefer it is that it fits my hand much better than a Sanwa. Only changes I made to stock is that I bought the short sticks, and I also swapped the battery case for an Esprit III case as I didn't like the stock one as it has a humped back and sticks out.
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Hi Allan,
Thank you for your review. I have heard that a couple of people have changed to shorter stick, why is this? Does it make it easier to control or just simply down to the size of peoples hands? Cheers Pete |
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About the same for me, less sturdy than my previous Sanwa Z but better fit for my hand (I'm used to the smaller case).
Very light, I like that. Easier menu to use than Sanwa, no doubt about it. Got the short sticks too but it feels more quick to respond with them and I'm already heavy on throttle so I kept the stock ones. Very good radio |
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I haven't bought a 4 yet, but keep seeing the comments about it not feeling as polished as the Z..
Worries me a bit as I bought a Z and it felt really cheap, so I went back to my universe.. |
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Esprit IV
Hi guys,
I returned to racing at the back end of last year after quite a long lay off and saw that the new KO was about to launch, I had been using my trusty Futaba 3VCS FASST 2.4 but found it bulky and heavy whilst club racing LMP. I had looked at the Sanwa offerings and did not particularly like the feel so this really made the final choice easy, so my order went in and I waited and waited! Finally it arrived and quickly unboxed and in my hands it felt just the job, light and slim, the rear finger tabs nicely positioned, the stick rotation set on max and the tension springs wound up as I like to feel some resistance. I also ordered the old flat battery cover and a flat slim lipo which required some modification to the cover. All in all perfect for me, the programming is a doddle too, so a definite from me! |
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2 things I forgot to add that people have reminded me. One is that it is lighter than the Sanwa, and two is that the menu's are far simpler and easier to work.
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Ardgay Models Schumacher CORE-RC Hobbywing Mark One Designs Last edited by Allan1875; 23-04-2015 at 02:38 PM. |
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Thanks for all the reviews, I have decided to bite the bullet and buy one
If I don't like it then I can always go back to my 3VCS |
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Esprit IV
From my experiences to date I am very happy with my purchase, I had never owned KO before always sticking with Futaba or JR sticks in the past as they were the quality radio of the day.
Yes the KO is light and slim but I do not think it flimsy at all and the matted moulding finish seems fine. I have fairly large hands and the finger tabs on the rear really do help control the grip when things get exciting, which for my old brain is very often! The jog wheel and button programming soon becomes second nature and the Schumacher video easily initiates those not familiar as I was originally. I cannot comment on the racing experience with the latest Sanwa offering only having held one when I was making my decision and comparing it to an Esprit III, for me the choice was easy from that point. Short sticks? Well I always have, it is the fastest way from A to B and less stress on the hands as you are not having to unconsciously stretch your thumb movements to match the full travel of the longer stick. Yes it is a lot of money, is it worth it? Well that is down to the buyer but for me yes! |
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Well I finally bought a Ko propo Esprit 4 and all I can say is WOW! I used it tonight at club and what a difference it has made with my driving. Thank you everyone for the advice you gave,
The Esprit feels more natural in my hands and easier to control. |
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Why the hell is it you need to spend £400 on a decent stick tranny and receiver when you can buy a decent trigger set for like £100?!
I'm guessing at that price, tbh, madmulc
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I'm no expert but me and my son upgraded from a cheap set to Sanwa Gemini X and both found that it appeared to be more responsive in terms of steering and throttle input.
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If you had enough money to buy a new Ferrari is there any point when you could buy a Mazda MX5 which does the same thing as the Ferrari. Ferrari vs Mazda £450 handset VS £100 trigger handset. No contest, Yes the £100 is good at what it does but not as good as the KO/£450. I have used my new handset three times now and found that my driving has improved. My local club run the same track for 7 weeks and since using my new handset I have gained an extra 2 laps. Need I say anymore |
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Does anyone have any more views on this before I buy one
I'll be changing from an old Sanwa Exzes 2.4 and looking forward to small receivers
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My advice is DO IT! U will love it |
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Most people can't drive both? I can't drive wheel.
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