Gear
Gear we actually use at the bench.
Tools and supplies Ezra and I use on our own cars — no sponsorships, nothing we haven't bought ourselves. We're adding our own photos as we go.
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Vehicles & kits
Tools & pit gear
Amazon Basics cordless screwdriver
More than enough torque for anything we’ve needed it for so far, and it was pretty affordable.
MIP hex bit set & tool kit (1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 mm)
MIP 1/4" nut-driver speed-tip bit
Adoric digital caliper (0–6")
RC car work stand (360° rotating)
WOLFBOX MegaFlow 50 electric air duster
Diyife leather hole-punch set
Hard storage case for cordless screwdriver
RC carrying bag with tool pockets
MyLaps RC4 Pro direct-powered personal transponder
Power & charging
Gens ace Imars D300 charger (AC/DC, Bluetooth)
CNHL 2S 8200 mAh HV LiPo (120C, EC5)
Gens ace 2S 6000 mAh shorty LiPo (130C)
XT60 connectors with 12AWG leads (3 pairs)
5 mm bullet connectors with heatsink (4-pack)
Zeee fireproof LiPo safety bag (2-pack)
2S XT60 charge/balance lead (600 mm, 4/5 mm bullets)
Soldering
Hakko FX-888DX digital soldering station
Hakko T18 soldering tips (5-pack)
60/40 rosin-core solder (0.8 mm)
No-clean solder flux + desoldering wick
Build & finishing
Waterproof RC LED light strips (green)
Hot Racing adjustable motor mount (MT410 2.0)
Tekno RC SCT410 2.0 differential gear set
Traxxas differential oil kit (10k / 30k / 50k)
Traxxas Velineon 3500 motor rebuild kit (3352R)
3D carbon-fiber vinyl wrap (black)
Shoe Goo adhesive + applicator kit
Heavy-duty double-sided mounting tape (48 pc)
Pro-Line Pro-Bond tire glue
JConcepts Satellite tire-gluing rubber bands
JConcepts Ellipse 2.2 rear tires (2WD/4WD, silver)
Kevlar thread (fly-tying, extra-strong)
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