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Dudders
23-11-2010, 11:42 AM
Following on from me spending a shed load on getting racing again, I'm not sure I have everything needed :confused::confused::confused::confused:
I think I have covered most bases :thumbsup: though.......
What is your number 1 Tool / Kit / Method you would'nt be without while on a race day or race prep at home?
Thanks Guys!
Neil
c0sie
23-11-2010, 12:35 PM
In my hauler I have.....
Scalpel set, soldering iron, camber guage, ruler, files, velcro, Shoe Glu, headache tablets, mini clamps to hold shit together, small long nose pliers, small short nose pliers, small side cutters, all imperial hex drivers, screw drivers, all metric hex drivers, brush, reamer, vernier caliper, curved scissors,
spare wires (red, black, blue, orange, yellow, sensor leads etc), spare esc fan, spare reciever, spare MRT PT, non slip mat to lay out on my pit table to catch screws etc, magnetic tray thing, tyre bands, superglue, superglue activator (NuclearRC), power supply, charger, balancer, lipo bag, spare deans connectors, spare bullet connectors, cable ties, brake cleaner, kitchen roll, solder, lock-tight, fag lighter to shrink heatshrink, heatshrink, turnbuckle wrenches, ball cup popper-offer, biro, sharpie marker, tamiya cross wrench, spektrum bind tool, afew drill bits, associated B4 plastic tools, dremel, dremel tools, volt meter, tiny drill bits for pistons, dremel charger, phone charge, ipod charger, spare transmittor batterys, carrier bags for rubbish, extension cable, socket wrenches for wheel nuts, pit board etc.....
and I think thats it.
However id love some shock shaft pliers and a shock bleed pump thingy...
Hope that helps?
slow bob
23-11-2010, 12:45 PM
What no shock oils LOL
c0sie
23-11-2010, 12:49 PM
Its the one thing I dont take as I cant seem to keep the bottles upright in my hauler lol
Dudders
23-11-2010, 01:04 PM
In my hauler I have.....
Scalpel set, soldering iron, camber guage, ruler, files, velcro, Shoe Glu, headache tablets, mini clamps to hold shit together, small long nose pliers, small short nose pliers, small side cutters, all imperial hex drivers, screw drivers, all metric hex drivers, brush, reamer, vernier caliper, curved scissors,
spare wires (red, black, blue, orange, yellow, sensor leads etc), spare esc fan, spare reciever, spare MRT PT, non slip mat to lay out on my pit table to catch screws etc, magnetic tray thing, tyre bands, superglue, superglue activator (NuclearRC), power supply, charger, balancer, lipo bag, spare deans connectors, spare bullet connectors, cable ties, brake cleaner, kitchen roll, solder, lock-tight, fag lighter to shrink heatshrink, heatshrink, turnbuckle wrenches, ball cup popper-offer, biro, sharpie marker, tamiya cross wrench, spektrum bind tool, afew drill bits, associated B4 plastic tools, dremel, dremel tools, volt meter, tiny drill bits for pistons, dremel charger, phone charge, ipod charger, spare transmittor batterys, carrier bags for rubbish, extension cable, socket wrenches for wheel nuts, pit board etc.....
and I think thats it.
However id love some shock shaft pliers and a shock bleed pump thingy...
Hope that helps?
Jesus!, ever wished you hadnt of asked a question!!! :D
I bet get shopping, few items I expect I could do with :(
sosidge
23-11-2010, 01:06 PM
The five P's of racing...
Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
PS I used to take a big bag of tools and a big toolbox racing with me... never used 90% of it. Now I fit everything into a medium sized sports bag. Basic tools, parts box for the car, tyres and additive/cleaner, car, transmitter, charger, pitboard and towel. That's it.
millzy
23-11-2010, 01:07 PM
in my pit bag i have
car- a fastrax multi tool, velcro , one brush.
errr thats it
In my hauler I DO NOT HAVE
handset, lipo, lipo charger, servo, spare servo, brushless system, spare brushless system
Scalpel set, soldering iron, camber guage, ruler, files, velcro, Shoe Gl , headache tablet, mini clamps to hold shit together, small long nose pliers, small short nose pliers, small side cutters, , screw drivers,, reamer, vernier caliper, curved scissors,
spare wires (red, black, blue, orange, yellow, sensor leads etc), spare esc fan, spare reciever, spare MRT PT, non slip mat to lay out on my pit table to catch screws etc, magnetic tray thing, tyre bands, superglue, superglue activator (NuclearRC), power supply, charger, balancer, lipo bag, spare deans connectors, spare bullet connectors, cable ties, brake cleaner, kitchen roll, solder, lock-tight, fag lighter to shrink heatshrink, heatshrink, turnbuckle wrenches, ball cup popper-offer, biro, sharpie marker, tamiya cross wrench, spektrum bind tool, afew drill bits, associated B4 plastic tools, dremel, dremel tools, volt meter, tiny drill bits for pistons, dremel charger, phone charge, ipod charger, spare transmittor batterys, carrier bags for rubbish, extension cable, socket wrenches for wheel nuts, pit board.
:):):)
c0sie
23-11-2010, 01:09 PM
I started off with afew cheap tools from the £1 shop and then just developed my tools/etc from experience.....
Im one of those people who would rather carry excess, than have to retire from a meeting cos I didnt pack something :)
Oh, and add "shock stand" and "car stand" to that list :)
If you want to be gash (which I am) just ream 4 x 15mm(ish) holes into the lid from a big empty can of brake cleaner/etc and use that as your stand..works a treat :)
c0sie
23-11-2010, 01:11 PM
Bruva Millz,
Thats probably why we only ever see you racing once a year, and when you do race your so busy trying to borrow tools that we dont get time to catch up :D :p
millzy
23-11-2010, 01:15 PM
all a man really needs to race is a car ready to run , charger ,handset and thumbs
anything else is for pissing about when your not racing
JonMack
23-11-2010, 01:16 PM
Going from Cris' list, I have
soldering iron, camber guage, velcro, small long nose pliers, small short nose pliers, small side cutters, all imperial hex drivers, screw drivers, all metric hex drivers, curved scissors, spare wires (red, black, blue, orange, yellow, sensor leads etc), spare reciever, superglue, power supply, charger, balancer, lipo bag, spare deans connectors, spare bullet connectors, cable ties, solder, heatshrink, turnbuckle wrenches, ball cup popper-offer, tamiya cross wrench, spektrum bind tool, afew drill bits, dremel, dremel tools, tiny drill bits for pistons, carrier bags for rubbish, extension cable, socket wrenches for wheel nuts, phone charger
I'm missing quite a few bits compared to Cris, these are the ones I consider priority
Scalpel set, ruler, files, brush, reamer, vernier caliper, non slip mat to lay out on my pit table to catch screws etc, magnetic tray thing, kitchen roll, lock-tight, fag lighter to shrink heatshrink, biro, sharpie marker, spare transmittor batterys, pit board etc.....
iv got the tools i need to fit the screws on my car,knife,camber tool,tape,cable ties,my charger,shock oils and my hand set,thats why i do off road:thumbsup:
danDanEFC
23-11-2010, 03:28 PM
If racing outdoors a pair of waterproof grippy climbing shoe/trainer things!
Big G
23-11-2010, 04:16 PM
Cosie I keep my shock oils in a little pot with a rag to take up the space left. they seem to stay put then :)
Si Coe
23-11-2010, 04:29 PM
It doesn't matter how many tools you have in your hauler because the chances are the one you'll need is the one tool you haven't got!
Lee Martin
24-11-2010, 07:34 AM
Never leave home without you Hitachi electric screwdriver!!
showtime
24-11-2010, 07:54 AM
bottle opener :thumbsup:
Jesus!, ever wished you hadnt of asked a question!!! :D
I bet get shopping, few items I expect I could do with :(
Narh, just pit next to cOsie, if you can find room :lol::lol::lol:
estebandonde
24-11-2010, 09:43 AM
Tools taken but only used once in a blue moon:
A 2.5mm rethreading tool
a 3mm reaming tool - for reaming out wishbones etc
Priceless the pair of them
mattybucks
24-11-2010, 10:19 AM
If your thinking of buying anything X-Factory you might need a Dremel :lol:
blue_pinky
24-11-2010, 12:54 PM
LOL...I'ved heard that used to be the case...but I have an X6 squared, and have never had to put a dremel anywhere near it! :p:lol:
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