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Old 10-26-2009, 02:31 PM
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Okay so i know there are tons of threads on them but this one is comparing a few that i am thinking of getting (:

Align Set: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-15-20-25-30mm

Losi Set: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...h-Set-US-Sizes

Team VTX set: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Hex-Wrench-Kit

Low Bucks Racing set: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ic-Hex-Drivers

OFNA set: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Hex-Wrench-Set

Yes i know these arent among the nicest sets but i dont have much money so just let me know your experience with these specific sets of tools.
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There was a thread literally on the first page of this forum where you could of asked this. But anyways, out of those my opinion would be the Losi set.
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NONE. get something with more egronomic handle like O'Donnel or Axial. Yes they have plastic handles that fit much better in your hand.
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What you need is a set that says they have hardened tips. Anything short of hardened tips will wear, round off and the start stripping heads. I don't care for the alum handles and bought a set of MIP Thorp drivers several years ago. They are like new even after teh heavy use I've put them thru. They have plastic handles like a regular screwdriver.
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Hardend tips, best buy for the buck. You can get aluminum handled ones also.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.ph...acturers_id/60
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I loved my MIPs but went with Losi this time; similar handles with removable tips. No issues thus far.
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Every one that pits around me likes using my Losi wrenches. My only complaint is the handle length could be longer. It's not that big of a deal though.
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Ive tried most of them and Hudy is all I will use now.
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I am going on my 5th year with Original Dynamite hex drivers. heavy as hell metal handles with a flat spot so they dont roll, and the tips are replaceable, but I never had to replace them. I paid $20 for a set of 4 5 years ago
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EDS....I'm just saying.
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The Losi ones were really good. I thought the tips fit the heads of the screws better than any set of drivers Ive owned but they are a bit short. BUT I see you have a RC8T in your signature and they are standard sizes not metric.
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It looks like your trying to do buget thing. Now remember you pay for what you get....... Out of the ones you are looking at I would have to say the Losi set hands down. I have been using this set for like 3 years or so and no problems. I like the way they fit my hand and they fit nice and tight in screws......
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Thanks for all the great suggestions/help. I have decided to wait till christmas and get a hitachi power driver and some bits. (:
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