Just bite the bullet and get a decent set of screwdrivers. This Dynamite 1/16" driver's tip has worn down and even twisted while trying to unscrew a screw.
I'm not sure whether to be disappointed with the screwdriver, or impressed by the screw, which did not strip.
Print your own custom name decals with inkjet sticker paper. $0.50 per sheet at my nearby Fedex Kinko’s.
Generating the image is up to you.
Four holes make a stand for letting air bubbles settle.
A body reamer does the job on this plastic toolbox.
If your truck uses the same tires all around, rotate them frequently to have the tires wear evenly.
On most tracks, the tires on will wear faster on one side than the other. Be sure to rotate them in the same pattern each time. I do "back across".
Keep tires off the ground to prevent flat spots from forming in the foam inserts.
An upturned food container makes a cheap car stand.
Use hook-and-loop fasteners (“Velcro”) to attach a buggy body.
It’s much easier to get on and off than clips, and reduces fatigue on the nose of the body.
Use large-diameter heat shrink to keep CVD pins from coming out.
Before resorting to this method, use thread lock on the CVD setscrew and tighten it down very securely. If that still doesn't keep the pin from sliding out, then try the heat shrink.
If you’re using race-style packs, hack up the balance plug to make it easy to use.
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Slice off part of the balance plug connector and you can plug it into larger ports.
Use syringes to fill shocks with bleeder caps, without taking them off the car.
Drain the oil by removing the screw and compressing the shock. Insert the syringe and apply a little pressure on the plunger while cycling the shock up and down. You’re not trying to force the oil in, but to exchange the air in the shock with the oil in the syringe.
You can use screws instead of clips for mounting wings securely.
Snip off the existing posts and drill holes slightly smaller in diameter than the screws you’re going to use.
Use heat shrink to indicate hex wrench sizes.
Left to right: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 0.05”, 1/16”, 3/32”.
