10-27-2011, 10:35 AM
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Home air compressor
Does one need to spend more than $50 on a home/garage air compressor? This would only be used for keeping up tire pressure. I see prices running the gamete from $14 to $*** figures. I notice a nice size one from Sears (Craftsman) for around $50 that looks adequate. Any experience out there or suggestions?
AKL
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10-27-2011, 11:37 AM
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I have the Bon-Aire i8000 Goodyear 120V Direct Drive Tire Inflator. It works quickly and is pretty quiet. The one downside, is the screw-on connection to the valve stem. (I prefer a quick release clamp.) I got mine from Amazon.com
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10-27-2011, 01:12 PM
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Thanks. The one I was looking at also has the screw on connection. I suppose you would over inflate by a pound then use my gauge to bleed down to the correct pressure.
May I axe what you paid for yours? The Sears one is around $50.
AKL
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'02, Arctic Silver/Graphite Gray, 2.7, TIP, 2nd cat delete, Charlie Chan muffler,de-ambered, Braille Battery, clear tailights, painted bumperettes, clear third brake light, M030 sway bars, F shock tower braces, clear rear deck, '03 side vents. 15mm spacers fore & aft.
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10-27-2011, 01:42 PM
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Approx. $50. I believe.
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1997 Boxster
desnorkled
muffler not stock
19" Rims (for show/bad weather)
17" w/Toyo R888's (for zooming)
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10-27-2011, 10:18 PM
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Spend $75 - $100 to get something with a 3-5 gallon tank (try Harbor Freight). If you're going to get a compressor, get one with enough CFM to drive a nail gun and an impact wrench. Inflators are fine, but a compressor with a tank is much more versatile.
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10-27-2011, 10:24 PM
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Something like this will last a weekend warrior for years...
Portable Air Compressor - 2 HP, 8 Gallon, 125 PSI
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My Corvette doesn't leak oil... it sweats horsepower.
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