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Old 05-25-2011, 11:31 AM
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Hitachi DB3DL...almost like it was specifically designed for RC cars...nuff said
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the best part of the day
i found it on sale for 64 bucks
http://www.smallparts.com/hitachi-db..._pf_B000H2P05Q
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Old 05-25-2011, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by diamondracing
If you can swing $100.00 plus tax this is hands down the best RC tool I own


http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2401.../dp/B000WI9CIG
I have the drill version of this one! Very very good tool i use it for more than just RC. It's a very stout drill for other household things as well
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Originally Posted by Dlewis4
Anyone recommend anything more current? My budget is about $100....


While the DB3DL is great and all (I Own a couple and Love em) You really should look into the newer version as Losi Racer has stated. the DB3DL2 is what your After. Best money you'll ever spend in a while.

http://www.hitachipowertools.ca/en/P...at=127&pid=378
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Integra
While the DB3DL is great and all (I Own a couple and Love em) You really should look into the newer version as Losi Racer has stated. the DB3DL2 is what your After. Best money you'll ever spend in a while.

http://www.hitachipowertools.ca/en/P...at=127&pid=378
I cant find it at any retailers...

I picked this one up today for 39 bucks... but i dont know if its going to do what i need...

http://www.ryobitools.com/catalog/te...drivers/HP53LK


What do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by Dlewis4
I cant find it at any retailers...

I picked this one up today for 39 bucks... but i dont know if its going to do what i need...

http://www.ryobitools.com/catalog/te...drivers/HP53LK


What do you guys think?
same one i have derek, good little driver!! have had mine for almost 2 years and no problems, beats paying 70,80-100 bucks for one, unless you have a cordless drill driver class at the local track..., you will like it just as much as a 100.00 one
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by inferno13
same one i have derek, good little driver!! have had mine for almost 2 years and no problems, beats paying 70,80-100 bucks for one, unless you have a cordless drill driver class at the local track..., you will like it just as much as a 100.00 one
fair enough. If it works, thats all that matters!
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the Sheer weight of the Hitachi is the Big bonus for me, WELL worth the price, Not to mention Dual batteries to Swap on the fly instead of waiting on a charger.
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Originally Posted by Integra
the Sheer weight of the Hitachi is the Big bonus for me, WELL worth the price, Not to mention Dual batteries to Swap on the fly instead of waiting on a charger.
Yeah I hear ya.... I just cant find one local to look at one. Lol
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Originally Posted by Integra
the Sheer weight of the Hitachi is the Big bonus for me, WELL worth the price, Not to mention Dual batteries to Swap on the fly instead of waiting on a charger.
the battery change is a bonus forsure!!! but weight....LMAO. well....weight would make a differnce if you had a holster for it on your truggy/buggy...
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by inferno13
the battery change is a bonus forsure!!! but weight....LMAO. well....weight would make a differnce if you had a holster for it on your truggy/buggy...
Heck-I paid $39... and can get a spare battery for $15....
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Originally Posted by Dlewis4
Heck-I paid $39... and can get a spare battery for $15....
, i dont have a spare yet, but havent needed it. if you wear out a lipo driver battery working on a r/c car then you have bigger problems
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here is what i use..

http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/M...122025/Cat/168

probably an overkill but being an auto tech for 16 years you learn to buy the best tools the first time to save money in the long haul.. jeremy
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Originally Posted by J.Whiting
here is what i use..

http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/M...122025/Cat/168

probably an overkill but being an auto tech for 16 years you learn to buy the best tools the first time to save money in the long haul.. jeremy
i use these for my building business, yes.....a bit of a over kill for r/c.. My guys like the makita, one quit on me and i bought a dewalt and they gave me a dirty look. useing this one you need to have a light trigger finger aswell. will strip a plastic part out in a second!
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Originally Posted by J.Whiting
here is what i use..

http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/M...122025/Cat/168

probably an overkill but being an auto tech for 16 years you learn to buy the best tools the first time to save money in the long haul.. jeremy
I actually looked at that combo... its on sale at HD for $149 now... BUT, i think it would be overkill for me.
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