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Old 05-23-2010, 09:09 AM
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Newbie question on putting together a good toolbox. Fill in what you think is necessary:

1. Tools for each fitting on the car
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[QUOTE=oldpugva;7443673]Newbie question on putting together a good toolbox. Fill in what you think is necessary:

1. Tools for each fitting on the car
2. extra batt for glow driver /and extra plug/plug wrench
3. extra arms /air filters
4. temp gun
5. zip ties
6.diffrent springs/fluid for shocks for diffrent tracks
7. clutch shoes and bearings
8. a brush/for cleaning
9. tire glue
10.and a good attitude
i know i forgot something but others will fill that in
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electric i just keep the parts that i brake most some motor spray tires charger batts
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Ha! Like the 'attitude' part. That is so key...

I should have indicated this is for an electric toolbox, but I will take the nitro (in about a year)...

Keep it going everyone! Add to the list! Thanks!

1. Tools for each fitting on the car
2. extra batt for glow driver /and extra plug/plug wrench
3. extra arms /air filters
4. temp gun
5. zip ties
6. diffrent springs/fluid for shocks for diffrent tracks
7. clutch shoes and bearings
8. a brush/for cleaning
9. tire glue
10. and a good attitude
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[QUOTE=oldpugva;7443673]Newbie question on putting together a good toolbox. Fill in what you think is necessary:

1. Tools for each fitting on the car
2. tire glue
3. tooth brush
4. tool to clean hex head screws
5. rag
6. light
7. caber tool and wrench
8. towel for the table
9. tire balancer
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Keep it going...

1. Tools for each fitting on the car
2. extra batt for glow driver /and extra plug/plug wrench
3. extra arms /air filters
4. temp gun
5. zip ties
6. different springs/fluid for shocks for diffrent tracks
7. clutch shoes and bearings
8. a brush/for cleaning
9. tire glue
10. and a good attitude
11. tire glue
12. tooth brush
13. tool to clean hex head screws
14. rags
15. light
16. caber tool and wrench
17. towel for the table
18. tire balancer
19. Soldering iron (AC/DC)
20. Shrink wrap
21. Electrical tape
22. Body trimming tool
23. Zip plastic bags
24. Extra body pins (hold body on)
25.
26.
27.
28.
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Folding table for the track.
Cooler with drinks/food
Sun screen
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1. Tools for each fitting on the car
2. extra batt for glow driver /and extra plug/plug wrench
3. extra arms /air filters
4. temp gun
5. zip ties
6. different springs/fluid for shocks for diffrent tracks
7. clutch shoes and bearings
8. a brush/for cleaning
9. tire glue
10. and a good attitude
11. tire glue
12. tooth brush
13. tool to clean hex head screws
14. rags
15. light
16. caber tool and wrench
17. towel for the table
18. tire balancer
19. Soldering iron (AC/DC)
20. Shrink wrap
21. Electrical tape
22. Body trimming tool
23. Zip plastic bags
24. Extra body pins (hold body on)
25. Exhaust manifold springs
26. Spare gears
27.
28.
29.
30.
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1. Hobby Knife
2. Vice grips
3. Duct tape
4. WD-40
5. Shock Fluid
6. Scissors
7. Pinons
8. Tiny Maglight
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1. Mini air compressor
2. Digital calipers
3. Paper towels
4. Waterless hand cleaner
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1)Extra Servos with horns.
2) shock oil and springs
Along with everything else everoyne has worte
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I will point out the obvious because I know wehave all forgot it

the car
the radio/fresh batts for radio

and my new most important

sunscreen
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Sun screen! Yes!! I cannot believe how burnt we can get standing in the sun for most of the day...
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Old 05-25-2010, 02:26 PM
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Excellent list! Thanks to everyone who contributed...

Now...

What do we carry all this stuff in? Is there a preferred bagging or carrying system?

1. Tools for each fitting on the car
2. extra batt for glow driver /and extra plug/plug wrench
3. extra arms /air filters
4. temp gun
5. zip ties
6. different springs/fluid for shocks for diffrent tracks
7. clutch shoes and bearings
8. a brush/for cleaning
9. tire glue
10. and a good attitude
11. tire glue
12. tooth brush
13. tool to clean hex head screws
14. rags
15. light
16. caber tool and wrench
17. towel for the table
18. tire balancer
19. Soldering iron (AC/DC)
20. Shrink wrap
21. Electrical tape
22. Body trimming tool
23. Zip plastic bags
24. Extra body pins (hold body on)
25. Exhaust manifold springs
26. Spare gears
27. Hobby Knife
28. Vice grips
29. Duct tape
30. WD-40
31. Shock Fluid
32. Scissors
33. Pinons
34. Tiny Maglight
35. Mini air compressor
36. Digital calipers
37. Paper towels
38. Waterless hand cleaner
39. xtra Servos with horns.
40. shock oil and springs
41. sunscreen
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all tools needed for rc stuff extra fuel tank servo tray servos with horns extra body and wings wheel nuts lots tires fuel temp gun extra batts for everything rags and cleaner food and beer
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1. Extra Batterys.
2. Battery charger.
3. Servo tape.
4. A pit light.
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