What's in your toolbag?
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
I have triple square bits.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
I scored a set of Strap-On™ wrenches off a young mechanic who upgraded to the flex-head set. They look like they've been used once. A buddy introduced me to the Offer Up app, that's where I found them. You guys should check it out if you're looking for tool deals, I'm seeing a lot.
$150 - I gave him $175 to bring them to my location.
$150 - I gave him $175 to bring them to my location.
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
Nice score! I would highly recommend a stubby set as well if you don't already have one.
KC (and others), currently looking at the Hazet triple square bit set. Will this set cover 95% of what I'll need on any P-car?
KC (and others), currently looking at the Hazet triple square bit set. Will this set cover 95% of what I'll need on any P-car?
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
Yeah, I think so. Originally, I had a 6 piece set and ended up having to buy a bigger set. But that one looks pretty complete.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Re: What's in your toolbag?
Triple square's are kind of a must for working on VAG products... Almost every seat base is held down with them.
And while I love quality tools and would love the Hazet's, my $20 set of triple squares from Amazon has held up fine....
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Tri ... B004WK9I3O
The other tool you don't often need, but do need occasionally are external Torx sockets (aka eTorx, female torx)
And while I love quality tools and would love the Hazet's, my $20 set of triple squares from Amazon has held up fine....
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Tri ... B004WK9I3O
The other tool you don't often need, but do need occasionally are external Torx sockets (aka eTorx, female torx)
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
If I can't find a good used set, I'll probably just pick up a set of VIM bits (they manufacture Matco's tripple square bits). I think it's worth mentioning that on Garage Journal and other mechanic center forums; the Hazets and Stalwhilles tend to be the 'right length' for German made cars. If you look at Snap On's bit sockets compared to a German tool, they're much longer, especially once you get into 1/2" drives.pfbz wrote: ↑Fri Mar 23, 2018 6:15 pm Triple square's are kind of a must for working on VAG products... Almost every seat base is held down with them.
And while I love quality tools and would love the Hazet's, my $20 set of triple squares from Amazon has held up fine....
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10056A-Tri ... B004WK9I3O
The other tool you don't often need, but do need occasionally are external Torx sockets (aka eTorx, female torx)
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
Haven't used this tool yet, but first impressions are excellent. The cast pieces appear to be high quality; no burrs, casting marks, or any indications of poor quality or poor workmanship. The threads on the jack screw aren't cruddy, they have been properly deburred. The two guide pins are mechanically held in place with set screws. Most caliper tools only have one guide pin! This is an excellent tool for an excellent price!
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
I've found that if she wants to have sex with you this sort of tools aren't needed.
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Re: What's in your toolbag?
A remote-drive ratchet is pretty useful for header bolts, 996 muffler brackets and other applications where there isn't enough room to swing the ratchet:
Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.
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