Trophy Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Would anyone know the best Hex tool kit I would need for the HPI Trophy? I have looked at a lot of kits but have no clue which one I need to get, cost is irrelevant. Thanks in advance for any response 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 arrow max, eds, HPI. have a look on modelsport they sell them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 My vote is for Arrowmax, very good and great value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I have to say, I am steering towards arrowmax, they have some really nice kits available, not bad on the eyeballs either. Are all the kits the same in the RC car range? as in same hex sizes etc. That is the part that is confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b19jas Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I use EDS for the house but wen out bashing I use the Fastrax ones that fit into the handle. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fastrax-interchangable-hex-driver-set-metric/rc-car-products/28766 I got to say it though, Fastrax ones last the longest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danb1974 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Recently got some eds's, very nice, lets see how durable they are Managed to pull out some stripped screws in which regular (not cheap but not rc grade) driver was no good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Not sure on longevity but I recently bought a halfords 'professional' multi-attachment driver set. Wouldn't touch their standard stuff but for 17 quid thought I'd try it. Have to say, so far, it's doing pretty well. Holding up against everything I've thrown at it and handily comes with star drives as well for those stubborn stripped screws. We'll see how long it lasts!! Quite why it needs 6+ flathead attachments I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Most sets will include the 4 you will use the most: 3mm 2.5mm 2mm 1.5mm On a 1/8 buggy that and a small screwdriver and a couple of small sized sockets/spanners will do everything. I have a set of Arrowmax drivers which have been very good so far. I also have a 1/4" drive socket set, which covers everything else I need, including screwdriver bits. 4mm, 5, 5.5, 6, 7 and 8mm sockets are the ones to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danb1974 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 1/10 is also covered by those sizes Screws that are threadlocked to death (for example in rtr stuff) need preheating to loosen the threadlock Just today had a figth with the 2mm grubscrew from a 5mm-shaft pinion. With a cheap hex I would have stripped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 I think we have a winner. Yes I am purely picking out of looks, don't judge me, They make me moist. I might get an extra set just for display lol http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-and-3.0x120mm-4pcs/rc-car-products/375394 might have to get them anodized with an orange coat to match the trophy colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 If you have the money to waste...er...spend ...fine It's your cash. The cooking Arrowmax hex set is half the price and just as good. Lots of useful things you could spend the money you saved on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) The Mrs always said I never had any sense, no point breaking the habit now. I cant find any drivers with that description, do you have a link to them? 2 years ago I was a solid fit person, now I am reduced to needing a walking stick and mobility scooter after being smacked down with a nerve disorder out of the blue, I don't have the dosh to waste, I just don't give a tiny rats ass about money even though I don't have a lot of it, Life is far too short and you don't know when you are going to get a bite in the ass, so now and then I like to spoil myself even if the mrs is going to flip out for paying that much for some "Stupid screwdrivers". EDIT : NVM, going to have to put this on hold as my steering servo just fried itself, cheaper option may be the choice for now. Edited August 24, 2014 by Trophy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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