AJ Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 i really love my Matco taint impact 3/8 sockets. you know, taint short taint deep. those and my 4" snap on 1/2 to 3/8 adapter lol. also my matco 36" long 1/2 to 3/8 ext. and maybe my 3/8 impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 two. post. lift. /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 10, 12, 14mm sockets. And a magnet. I can disassemble and reassemble the RX7 with those tools. Beat me to it. I also like my 17mm for the ol' DSM. Honorable mentions include: Gear wrenches, BFH, PB Blaster, any of my air tools, and prybar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 What is a modis? Electric impacts really work? You guys already named most of my favorites- well a good flashlight doesn't hurt things. My least favorite tools have to be ez outs- I despise those F@T@# R@# s, always give you hope until they magnify your issues when they snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 The CT4410 snapon electric impact is a bad mofo, 230ft/lbs breaking torque, it takes lug nuts off with ease. http://diagnostics.snapon.com for MODIS info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 36" 3/4" breaker bar... I could destroy the whole damn world with that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Mac edge wrenches, The MAC Edge line is awesome! I have the standard chrome sockets, deep impact, and 2 different sets of wrenches, all in metric and SAE. no more worrying about a rounded off bolt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I've decided, pretty much anything Mac makes. I guess I like them more since they gave me a good new job. You just got a job at MAC? at their HQ in Westerville? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Electric impacts really work? For the weekend mechanic who has no interest in investing money into air equipment, absolutely. It will do crank bolts, suspension bolts, whatever with no problem. Portability is another bonus -not having to wrench-off lug nuts from your wife's friend’s Accord that blew a tire in the mud on a dirt road is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueG60rado Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 What is a modis? Top of the line snap on scan tool. Expensive as fuck, but an incredible tool. It can do so much shit its unreal, although all I'm capable of doing is pulling codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 although all I'm capable of doing is pulling codes Come on, the Component test meter walks you through testing components AND shows you the backside of the connector, the wire colors, what a good waveform looks like, and auto configures the scope, who couldn't use it? The scan tool is only about 40% of the tool. For what it does I don't know how we sell them so cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 So many to choose from: http://usera.imagecave.com/Rotarded/garage-copy-copy.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I agree that the MODIS is an incredibly useful tool. So much shit you can look at and mess with with that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 The CT4410 snapon electric impact is a bad mofo, 230ft/lbs breaking torque, it takes lug nuts off with ease. http://diagnostics.snapon.com for MODIS info. I think that is the same one i have 14.4 volts, 3/8's They just came out with it, the tool guy showed me cuz i was looking for a new one, told me it was one sale for 320 and i was like SWEET Took off every bolt i could imagen on my project. Rusty exhaust bolts, u name it, the only bolt it didn't take off is my axle nut that is encased in rust (i have no clue how i am gonna get that fucker off lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 My fleet of four Makita 3/8" drive electric impacts. One for each bolt size on the engine. I also like my $400k laser vibrometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 what is the laser vibrometer and what dose it do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOPR Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 10, 12, 14mm sockets. And a magnet. I can disassemble and reassemble the RX7 with those tools. you forgot 17, 19, 21 and 2 1/8" sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 what is the laser vibrometer and what dose it do? It allows me to measure valve travel so I can look at bounce, velocity, acceleration, duration, area, and loft at any rpm. I've also got a bunch of custom tools our cnc shop came up with that makes my life a whole lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 10, 12, 14mm sockets. And a magnet. I can disassemble and reassemble the RX7 with those tools. Almost a WRX to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Can't believe nobody has mentioned the 1/2" Ingersoll Rand Titanium Impact. 1000 ft-lbs FTW!! Also like my MAC 3/8" Impacting air Ratchet. It's a pretty neet tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Can't believe nobody has mentioned the 1/2" Ingersoll Rand Titanium Impact. 1000 ft-lbs FTW!! Also like my MAC 3/8" Impacting air Ratchet. It's a pretty neet tool. Don't need to. My MAC has 1000 ft-lbs and it quieter than the regular Titanium. The Titanium Q is damn silent though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 you forgot 17, 19, 21 and 2 1/8" sockets. ......14mm mid well for stock turbos, and the 21mm has to be a deep well. Rookies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 36" 3/4" breaker bar... I could destroy the whole damn world with that thing. AKA A big pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Don't need to. My MAC has 1000 ft-lbs and it quieter than the regular Titanium. The Titanium Q is damn silent though. There's been a few model updates through the last few years and mine is actually alot quieter than some of the guys I work with, but your right the Q's are quiet. I actually like the loudness cause its easier to tell when your close to where you need to be instead of majorly over-torquing cause your waiting for that solid hitting sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 The only thing I need for my car is an 8, 10, 13, 15, and 18 MM sockets and wrenches and the motor would be in pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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