racer man

Hi people,

I'm just starting R/c racing with a 1/10th touring car, just after I brought it it came across me that I dont accually know what tools I need.
Anyone have any suggestions?

VooDooPH

iTrader: (18)

in my toolbox...
1.5mm hex driver
2mm hex driver
2.5mm hex driver
6mm nut driver
5mm nut driver
4mm nut driver (for the motor)
precision screwdriver set
pliers (long nose)
hobby knife
cutter
wire cutter/stripper
shrink tubes of various diameters
double sided tape
duct tape
masking tape
soldering gun
solder
CA glue (light)
CA glue (heavy/medium)

RCMits

iTrader: (29)

in your manual it states what the basic tools you'll need to keep the car up to date... each car varies slightly. but the basic american sizes are:

the basic sae tools are (i have a tc4, t4, b4):

hex wrenches
.50"
1/16"
5/64"
3/32"
2.0mm
2.5mm

normal phillips and slot screwdrivers

socket nut drivers
3/16"
1/4"
11/32"

I might be missing something. There are also scissors, pliers, calipers, etc.. but build as you go. Take a look at your local racers box.. and ask what you should get.


That should get you started. Look at a variety of toolsets from the LOSI, ASSOCIATED, INTEGY, HUDY and even Dynamite (cheaper but good).

good luck...

odpurple

WTH do you use duct tape for on an RC car

VooDooPH

iTrader: (18)

quick fix on torn body shells...




also to shut my seatmate up if he's getting too annoying...



or to tape my competitors car to the ceiling beams before the main heat...



or to tape my competitor to his chair...









duct tape is sooooooo useful!

ford_racing

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LOL If only I had thought of that earlier

UN4RACING

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Obviuosly your most important tool is R/C tech. And dont forget your back up tool.
The hammer.