10-17-2009, 09:40 AM
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Location: San Diego
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Favorite tools? Post up!
I just picked up a pair of mechanic's gloves after resisiting for years. How stupid I've been - my hands are spotless (no dirt, no blood, no dangling skin) after swapping out my wheels for next weekend's AX. This new-found treasure got me thinking about the tools I've accumulated over the years - and especially those that make life so dang much easier.
My faves:
- Compressor and impact wrench - 4-wheel swaps take 20 minutes!
- Extendable magnetic tool/part retriever
- LED headlight - looks stupid, but it's really nice to be able to see...
- 12-pound long-handle sledge hammer - there are few things I love better than wrecking stuff
- RotoZip spiral saw with angle grinder attachment
- A _GOOD_ socket set. It's amazing how much better life is after you pitch the crappy set and get a decent one.
- JB Stick - if you can't fix it with epoxy putty, it is not worth saving!
Post up a few of your faves!
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My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
Last edited by sd_boxster; 10-17-2009 at 02:09 PM.
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10-17-2009, 11:57 AM
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www.klisstle.com
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I like torque wrenches, and have a few. I tend to over-tighten things so if I can find a torque specification I break out a torque wrench.
My next favorite is the specialty tool I needed most recently to change my alternator pulley. I'll probably never need it again but find it clever.
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10-17-2009, 04:29 PM
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For the car: Good set of english / Metric sockets and a floor jack
For the house: Good hammer, utility knife and a set of wood chisles
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My Porsche mechanic drives a Saturn.
'98 Artic Silver w/ Tip
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10-17-2009, 05:19 PM
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Location: NV
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Just added recently to my collection the Motive Products pressure bleeder, and a Torin 'Big Red' floor jack. It's very low, all aluminum, and lifts low cars fast. I also really like my cordless impact wrenches.
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10-17-2009, 05:44 PM
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favvvvvorite tool
this thing has made my life so much easier - I'm no longer fumbling to balance a flashlight in just the right spot....it was only 12bucks
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10-17-2009, 07:46 PM
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Location: Central Ohio
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My favorite tools are all the ones I "don't" have to buy 
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10-17-2009, 08:29 PM
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Location: The City
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i was always a fan of the dewalt 18v impact portable and packs a great punch
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10-18-2009, 11:29 AM
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Location: Pleasanton, CA
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I agree, mechanix (or equivalent) gloves are great for changing tires and such. For more involved and dirty automotive work, I use latex gloves. It can make some operations more difficult, but when you've finished a really filthy job, and you can strip off the gloves and throw them away and your hands are clean, it's worth it. I buy 3 or 4 boxes at a time at harbor freight (~$4 per box).
Other favorite tool: Set of Gearwrench wrenches. I don't use them that often, but sometimes they come in Really handy. Just saw them on sale at Sears for $30 (for 8). Reg price is around $60 to $70.
Another favorite tool, although not used much for automotive work, is a GOOD cordless screwdriver. Milwaukee makes the best ones I've used.
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'04 Boxster S
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10-18-2009, 03:38 PM
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Location: Nebraska
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Skewdriver!
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10-18-2009, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
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A two post hoist.
Once you have one, and never have to lie down under a car ever again, you wonder why didnt you do this earlier.
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10-19-2009, 04:11 AM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Hawke
A two post hoist.
Once you have one, and never have to lie down under a car ever again, you wonder why didn't you do this earlier.
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I've got some nice tools but a lift would be the best. Wish I had one of those ;-)
I think my favorite tool to use is my pneumatic grease gun.
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10-19-2009, 05:49 AM
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the knife from the kitchen drawer.
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10-19-2009, 12:05 PM
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Location: shoreham, ny
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Six pack of Sam Adams Octoberfest. 
I always wind up with extra bolts.. JK
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Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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10-19-2009, 01:01 PM
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Location: Kansas City
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Can't really say I have one particular favorite but:
Motive Power Bleeder. What a life saver (and $$$ too).
Rhino Ramps.
A good socket set and an accurate torque wrench
oh.. and a cheapo ($10 iirc) micrometer from either Harbor Freight or Cummins Tools for measuring the rotor thickness
Spaten Octoberfest thank you
Bob
Now how can I convince wifey that I need that lift? hmmmmm
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10-19-2009, 01:27 PM
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Dremel tool
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2002 Boxster S "Violet" (sold but not forgotten)
2009 Carrera 4S "Kelsey" (current ride)
2015 FIAT 500e "Nikki" my commuter car
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10-19-2009, 02:37 PM
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The tools my friends own. :dance:
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10-19-2009, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JAAY
Six pack of Sam Adams Octoberfest.
I always wind up with extra bolts.. JK |
I got the same set!! A screw drive will double as a bottle opener.
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My Porsche mechanic drives a Saturn.
'98 Artic Silver w/ Tip
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10-19-2009, 04:47 PM
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+1 on the rhino ramps.
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1999 Carrera 4 • Aero kit • 4" UD Pulley
My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
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10-19-2009, 08:21 PM
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Location: Freeport, New York
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UView Airlift Vacuum Tool for refilling coolant.
Only about $100 on Amazon.com.
If you want the SAME tool with the Porsche sticker on it, you can pick it up at the dealer...for $500.
This is far and away one of the best tools I have ever run across:
Excellent, no expense spared quality, and a tremendous time saver!
It just does a stupendous job of giving you total control over refilling the Porsche cooling system and does so with zero air pockets.
Regards, Maurice.
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10-20-2009, 08:59 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
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Location: West Coast
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My favorite Boxster related tool is:
Then there's the Bentley Manual, and a huge number of other great websites.
And since I love electrical stuff these:
Honestly, there are too many great tools! Like this.
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