Tool Kit 101 - Page 2

mr3 · 04-06-2009, 02:25 PM

A hammer and socket.

traintech86 · 07-11-2009, 04:12 AM

i made a newb mistake when i bought my 2. bought standard wrenches. since buying metric, i have found you NEED 10, 12 and 14 to do just about anything on this car. i went to a junk yard and found a 2. armed with nothing but a 10 i did a ton of removing haha

dirocyn · 07-16-2009, 02:07 PM

This list is getting pretty complete. Only other tool I use regularly is a 5lb sledge, use it to hit your wrench, places where the breaker bar won't reach. I have also had to use a torch, some of the suspension bolts get seized pretty good. The LED headlight is dorky-looking but real useful--even if you end up setting it where it'll shine on your work.

tstoney82 · 07-16-2009, 04:54 PM

i would suggest some u-joints....wether they are the sockets or extensions, you'll need them at some point.

lovely09 · 11-18-2009, 08:12 PM

I make sure i have these tools in case no mechanic is available and i really need to change my flat tire immediately.
My tools:
1.Lug nut wrench (an X-type would do great)
2.A two-foot sturdy metal pipe that fits in the handle of your wrench
3.At least a hydraulic cylindrical/floor jack (not one of those lousy stock jacks that usually come with the car)
4.A flat head screwdriver
5.Early warning device (EWD, that red reflective triangle)
6.Wheel chock
7.Penetrating lube (WD-40)
8.Inflated spare tire

scottohno · 11-20-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovely09

I make sure i have these tools in case no mechanic is available and i really need to change my flat tire immediately.
My tools:
1.Lug nut wrench (an X-type would do great)
2.A two-foot sturdy metal pipe that fits in the handle of your wrench
3.At least a hydraulic cylindrical/floor jack (not one of those lousy stock jacks that usually come with the car)
4.A flat head screwdriver
5.Early warning device (EWD, that red reflective triangle)
6.Wheel chock
7.Penetrating lube (WD-40)
8.Inflated spare tire

discard that and go the cheaper way. cheapo bike pump ($5) and a plug kit.($3)

i live in luxury with a 12v air pump with a gauge on it ($25) and a plug kit($3) and AAA towing for if its a really nasty one

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04-06-2009, 02:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 836 Thanks: 18 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	A hammer and socket.

07-11-2009, 04:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 900 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	i made a newb mistake when i bought my 2. bought standard wrenches. since buying metric, i have found you NEED 10, 12 and 14 to do just about anything on this car. i went to a junk yard and found a 2. armed with nothing but a 10 i did a ton of removing haha

07-16-2009, 02:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
dirocyn Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 133 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	This list is getting pretty complete. Only other tool I use regularly is a 5lb sledge, use it to hit your wrench, places where the breaker bar won't reach. I have also had to use a torch, some of the suspension bolts get seized pretty good. The LED headlight is dorky-looking but real useful--even if you end up setting it where it'll shine on your work.

07-16-2009, 04:54 PM	#24 (permalink)
tstoney82 shop bitch Join Date: May 2009 Location: clayton nc Posts: 393 Thanks: 11 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	i would suggest some u-joints....wether they are the sockets or extensions, you'll need them at some point.

11-18-2009, 08:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
lovely09 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I make sure i have these tools in case no mechanic is available and i really need to change my flat tire immediately. My tools: 1.Lug nut wrench (an X-type would do great) 2.A two-foot sturdy metal pipe that fits in the handle of your wrench 3.At least a hydraulic cylindrical/floor jack (not one of those lousy stock jacks that usually come with the car) 4.A flat head screwdriver 5.Early warning device (EWD, that red reflective triangle) 6.Wheel chock 7.Penetrating lube (WD-40) 8.Inflated spare tire