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markwilliamson2001
17-09-2011, 02:28 PM
Just an question as to whats your best rc gadget? I love my pit mat! It was second hand, but its brilliant, protects the dining room table (so I dont get in trouble with the other half) and doesnt blow around when racing outside. Also a wipe clean with some foam cleaner, and it looks brand new...

Whats yours?

ben
17-09-2011, 02:35 PM
My Hitachi..

http://www.toolsnob.com/pictures/hitachi_cordless_screwdriver.jpg

spenner
17-09-2011, 03:19 PM
Crowbar!!:thumbsup:

Gnarly Old Dog
17-09-2011, 04:19 PM
My Li-Ion Dremel. Definately one of those 'how did I ever live without one before' types of gadget :-)

DavidAMS
17-09-2011, 04:21 PM
my ball cup remover that i made out of the tool you get out of the bicycle repair kits.. :thumbsup:

Jedi Master
17-09-2011, 04:26 PM
My Fusion Smart Guard lipo cell checker. Simply the best bit of electronics in my tool bag!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAUeXk89Gv4

:thumbsup:

tony12795
17-09-2011, 04:35 PM
Mine too :thumbsup:



My Hitachi..

http://www.toolsnob.com/pictures/hitachi_cordless_screwdriver.jpg

arransmith27
17-09-2011, 05:31 PM
Tamiya shock pump :)

styleone
17-09-2011, 08:34 PM
Dead Mans Grip RC sticky tape....amazing....grab some here...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEAD-MANS-GRIP-ESC-and-Receiver-Tape-clear-servo-tape-/230670510222?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item35b508a88e

captainlip
17-09-2011, 09:28 PM
My Hitachi..

http://www.toolsnob.com/pictures/hitachi_cordless_screwdriver.jpg


now thats just lazy! :D

tisher
17-09-2011, 09:35 PM
My thumbs served me well upto now:p

GRIFF55
17-09-2011, 09:36 PM
Gota be the pt for me. Saves so much hastle

bigred5765
17-09-2011, 10:05 PM
pt, hitachi,lipos, brushless in that order

stegger
17-09-2011, 10:11 PM
2.4 RX and TX ;)

justleanitupabit
18-09-2011, 12:51 AM
Gota be the pt for me. Saves so much hastle

Agreed - got my 1st and only pt 6 years ago - still going strong, works perfectly and was a relevation saves soooooo much time.

Best £50 I've ever spent on Rc.

Captain-Codpiece-The-2nd
18-09-2011, 12:27 PM
Gaffa Tape. Has helped me keep the same wing for 3 years now, great stuff.

andys
18-09-2011, 12:44 PM
My Fusion Smart Guard lipo cell checker. Simply the best bit of electronics in my tool bag!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAUeXk89Gv4

:thumbsup:


That is awesome ! So useful. Where is the best place to get one please ?

Crazy Rich
18-09-2011, 01:06 PM
My Fusion Exceed esc programmer. :wub

mark christopher
18-09-2011, 01:13 PM
That is awesome ! So useful. Where is the best place to get one please ?

http://www.logicrc.com/?map=UK

Jedi Master
18-09-2011, 06:57 PM
http://www.logicrc.com/?map=UK

Good price too! :thumbsup:

Getpip
18-09-2011, 07:48 PM
For my gas cars I love my RC SureStart engine pre heater.

AmiSMB
26-09-2011, 11:04 AM
My EDS Toolbag, FastTrax Hauler bag, Lion Dremel and my Hyperion 0615i and 0720i DUO chargers

Big G
26-09-2011, 11:41 AM
has to be the PT. I left mine in the other car a few weeks ago and the running around chasing the person who had the handout before me was a nightmare!

teamorsum96
28-09-2011, 02:25 PM
my foot

Donutt
28-09-2011, 07:54 PM
Can't believe no-one's mentioned these.

parts retriever (http://www.cockrillcorp.com/products/parts-retrievers/)
or this
Maplin's version of same (http://www.maplin.co.uk/pearl-catcher-4273)

Maplins have discontinued it, but it's honestly the fastest tool for putting in screws/bolts/nuts in awkward places. Can't tighten with it, but it gets it started...

mark christopher
28-09-2011, 08:08 PM
Can't believe no-one's mentioned these.

parts retriever (http://www.cockrillcorp.com/products/parts-retrievers/)
or this
Maplin's version of same (http://www.maplin.co.uk/pearl-catcher-4273)

Maplins have discontinued it, but it's honestly the fastest tool for putting in screws/bolts/nuts in awkward places. Can't tighten with it, but it gets it started...
try a magnetic screw driver then, there amazing!!:p

tsan
30-09-2011, 08:51 PM
Curved lexan scissors! Not so much a gadget, but I use 'em for everything. Sometimes I even trim lexan with them.

showtime
01-10-2011, 07:17 AM
I used to love my hudy comm lathe. Not sure I have anything I'd consider a gadget now ??

Adam F
01-10-2011, 08:11 AM
PT, Nimrod 120 soldering iron and my TD pit mat...

PT - saves loads of messing about
Nimrod 120 - its brilliant and have saved my skin loads of times
TD pit mat - its v cool and keeps me out of trouble with the wife

JonyNitro
01-10-2011, 09:15 AM
PT,Dremel, now going to buy a Leisure battery

Andrew Twigger
01-10-2011, 09:27 AM
Favourite gadget...

...now going to buy a Leisure battery

Behave!

Agree with PT, best invention ever. ShoeGoo for general gluey rubbery applications too!