This article was written by Glenn Cauley ( and used with permission), an RC racer who is a great guy. Glenn is into Motorcycle racing now, but I have found this article to be invaluable in prepping for an RC race. It was written about 8 years ago and I have also added a few things as time went by, and you are welcome to add items in comments and I will amend the article.
Enjoy!!
Important RC Items
Car – ready to race
Car – ready to race
Batteries – race packs, receiver packs, transmitter batteries
Battery charger – with all proper connectors (don’t forget Lipo leads)
Power supply
Transmitter
Extra crystal sets
Body clips – for body and transponder
Car stand
Pit towels
Instruction manuals – for car, transmitter, ESC, equipment, and so on
Power bar
Table, chair, tent, Radio
Nitro-related
Fuel
Fuel bottle, fuel gun
Glowplugs
Glowdriver – with spare battery
Glowplug wrench
Starter box
Extra fuel tubing
Tuning Parts
CAR PARTS – diffs, swaybars, pulleys, shocks, tires
Gears – pinions, spurs, clutch
Clutches & parts, and so on
Shock springs
Tuning Guide (“xxx main” has a great one in addition to the MFG guide you might have)
Spare Parts
CAR PARTS
Servos
Receivers
Bodies (and spare wings)
Bearings
Diff balls
Hinge pins
Pivot balls
E-Clips
Setup Tools
Setup system
Camber gauge
Droop gauges
Ride height gauge
Tweak bar
Toe gauge
Setup wheels
Flat setup board
Setup sheets & notes
Hand Tools
Screwdrivers
Allen wrenches
Nut drivers
Pliers
Hemostats
Lexan scissors
Files
Calipers – digital preferred
Side cutters
X-Acto knives
Body reamer
Metal ruler
Small paintbrush
Old tooth brush
Scothbrite pads
Sandpaper
Power Equipment
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
Tire truer
Comm lathe
Motor dyno
Laptop computer
Dremel tool – with appropriate
accessories
Power supply
Automotive battery
Fluids
CA glue – medium and fast
CA debonder
Threadlock – medium (242 blue)
Traction compound – commercial
brands, WD40, suntan lotion, and so
Motor spray
Shoo Goo
Comm drops
Bushing/bearing oil
Diff tube/grease
Diff fluid
Degreaser/cleaner (esp for your hands)
Rubbing alcohol/nailpolish remover
Denature alcohol/methyl hydrate
Shock oil
Neoprene cement – for repairing
chunked foam tires
Contact cement
JB Weld
5-minute epoxy
After run oil
Orange Sealant for the diffs
Support Equipment (Electric & Nitro)
Soldering iron/station – with extra tips
Solder
Solder sucker,desolder braid
Flux
Spare connectors – battery bars, connectors, wire
Motor rebuild parts – brushes, springs, shims, and so on
Motor stand
Electrical tape
Discharge tray
Discharge bulbs – with cutoff device if possible
Brush hool alignment tool
Digital multimeter
Temperature gauge
Supporting Equipment (Miscellaneous)
Pit towels
Zip ties
Zip tie mounts, for organizing wiring
Extension cords
Power bar
Servo tape
Calculator
Note book
Pen, pencil, marker (sharpie commercial works great for marking tires)
Fibre tape
Shop towels (paper)
Shop rags (cloth)
Zip lock bags
Elastic bands
Compressed air, air tank with hose
Personal Items
Drinks …don’t forget water!
Food – things that can stay out without going bad
Facecloth – for long days outside in hot weather
Towels – clean towels you won’t use on your cars, only on yourself
Sunscreen – before a long outdoor main / DON’T put it on your forehead!
Glasses / sunglasses
Hand cleaner
Earplugs – mostly for gas races … personal preference
Cooler – for drinks, food, nitro fuel (in a separate cooler, please!)
Hats (or headband to stop sweat dripping in your eyes)
Gloves – for marshaling
Pit apron
Welding hat (with long back to cover neck)
Pitman – never leave home without a good pitman
SENSE OF HUMOUR and HUMILITY – PRICELESS!
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