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Seriously though, when I first got the car I had a fair number of tools, but not a lot of metric and not of the quality that I considered Porsche-worthy. So, over the last couple of years it has become my companion hobby to scour ebay looking for deals on good used Snap-On and Craftsman tools and I have accumulated a surprisingly complete Boxster toolbox for much less than I would have paid off the truck. I could post or send pics if anyone is interested.
I also quickly saw the wisdom of buying some of the specialty tools that would not only make life much easier, but allow me to work without an assistant. Some of these that I would not be without are the remote cable operated hose clamp tool, the Motive power brake/clutch bleeder, and the Uview vacuum fill kit for the cooling system.
In four years the only thing my car has gone into the shop for was to have the headlights properly aimed. Everything else I have manged myself (with a big portion of the credit going to Pedro, JFP in PA, Maurice, and all the other people on this board who have been so helpful.)
About the Torx... buy screwdrivers if you want, but I prefer sockets. This isn't a tool to cheap out on, nor are hex bits. Crappy ones round out too easily and then you'll be using that drill to get the screw out. Also, get the security style Torx with the hole in the end - you will need them.
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Last edited by Mark_T; 08-21-2012 at 12:37 PM.
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