Elliotw44

While I do think this is an interesting idea to acquire the tool. Since taking off the wheels is such a common job or required for many jobs it may not be as sharable as the durametric/scan tools.(as I can drive my cars with codes but I cannot drive my car without the wheels) You'd have to work out a timeshare schedule. So it's not exactly apples to apples with a durametric. But for the right group of people it could work out.

krell

It's a battery powered gun that removes a CL, just like the one being discussed in the thread. Not sure why you're being so obtuse about it.

BBi uses the Milwaukee tool, and I seem to recall a Porsche video with a tech removing the wheels using the same thing

Wind911

Is the Milwaukee tool a cordless impact?
And they use it to break loose the nut on a street GT3/RS ? Maybe the car they worked on that you saw had Cup centerlock conversion?

In the Porsche /Manthey Ring record run video, they first loosen the centerlock with a breaker or big torque wrench, then use a second socket on a cordless drill to remove the nut to speed things up.

I have read numerous threads here regarding center locks. Some ppl remove it while wheel on ground. Now it’s ok to break it loose by cordless impact. Makes you wonder the used Porsche you buy with centerlocks and what have them been through….

mipcar

New owner with center locks. Have not had a reason to remove wheels. If I had another set for track, can see this would be worthwhile at $3500ish (&#128064. Why are others finding the need to remove wheels?

big_willy

Great tool but just too expensive.

GrantG

Sounds like you may be conflating race car Centerlocks with street car Centerlocks. They are not the same and cannot use the same tools.

GrantG

I rotate my wheels after every track day to make tire wear a bit longer. And there are all the regular maintenance items that require wheel removal (I do my own).

WP0

Ditto with GrantG. I do as much of my own maintenance as I can since the dealerships give you "Macan" service on your GT3RS, and you will end up with subpar service for a high performance vehicle. I change mine for brake change, spring adjustment (lowering ride height), which happens a few times a year since I track my car.

mooty

some mentioned cup car CL with impact gun
the cup car nut has nothing to do with street cars, nothing.
if ur shop use impact gun on street CL, take you car out. they have zero idea what they are doing.

pjazz

Probably been better to do a poll. If you’d buy one or not.

mipcar

I understand the maintenance for sure. Oil change, intake, brake fluid, roll bar install, harness, cameras, all good to go. Staggered wheels, so no rotation on this car. Went to shop for alignment, height adjustment and balance (I don't have that tech at home). PCCB's so not sure what routine maintenance is required other than visual inspection.

Don't get me wrong, I would love to have the ability to easily take off the wheels at home and this tech appears to be highly user friendly. Not sure I would commit $3500-$6000 to that need ahead of other performance items. Budget minded enthusiast here.

GrantG

My track is almost all right turns, so you rotate left to right - makes a big difference (almost all wear on left side). Pull wheels to do spark plugs, brake service (fluid flush, pads, rotors), adjust sway bars, makes easier to remove rear bumper to have rear wheels off (needed to change air filters, serpentine belt, etc). And I am getting new tires quite often (I remove wheels myself for this and truck comes to the house to install on loose wheels).

neoprufrok

+1 for me... for sure

Pcarlover

I think the $3-4k price point would be palatable for the average GT car owner. I’ve spent much more money on far less useful items (ie. watches lol). I could justify it at that price point over paying Porsche or any other indy shop gobbs of money to mess up a simple service my car..and send it through the wash bay (after blatantly ignoring the no wash sign hanging from the mirror).

Last time I got my car back from a service the wheel locks weren’t engaged. I had it on the track twice before I noticed (shame on me - trust, but verify). This is a common complaint from GT car owners - and Porsche service is often the biggest offender. When it comes to maintenance, if I do something myself I know it’s done right - or at least I know who to blame. When paying a premium to a dealer or even an indy shop for a brake flush, pad change, coils, etc., it doesn’t take long to justify something like this.

I love the idea - keep the price reasonable and the budget conscious track rats like myself will be all over it.

65ac408

Guys...forget the $3-4k dream, the tool alone is $4k.

Disperse the R&D cost for the bit and wheel nut across a low quantity of potential sales (<1000) and you are at $5-7k.