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Old 10-25-2012, 08:32 PM
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Default 997.1 Torque Wrench suggestions?

Any of you fine folks know of a great Torque wrench for my 997.1?

For swapping out wheels...
Needs to be portable for track days etc...
Old 10-25-2012, 08:47 PM
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Believe it or not, the 3/8" drive that harbor freight sells does the job. If you want to spend more, just about any name brand 125-150 ft lb wrench will do.
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I have a snap on wrench that i used it on my GT3 RS don t need it any more i changed mY car for a 2010 RS if your interested Make me a offer almost new snap on model TQFR250E check there website
Old 10-25-2012, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ooberge
I have a snap on wrench that i used it on my GT3 RS don t need it any more i changed mY car for a 2010 RS if your interested Make me a offer almost new snap on model TQFR250E check there website
+1

Buy a used calibrated one on eBay
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Canadian Tire Mastercraft Maximum. They come on sale for $60 ish. Great value for a Canadian.
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Originally Posted by ooberge
I have a snap on wrench that i used it on my GT3 RS don t need it any more i changed mY car for a 2010 RS if your interested Make me a offer almost new snap on model TQFR250E check there website
Berge, if Tom doesn't take it, I will. Let me know.
Old 10-26-2012, 08:30 AM
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Recently bought a 1/2" drive Kobalt from Lowe's for like $79. It is good up to I believe 250 ft/lbs. I've been happy with it.
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I have been using craftsman with no issues,
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The Kobalt has the same lifetime warranty of a Snap-on. If you really want a deal, what this video for a great tip.

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Originally Posted by ooberge
I have a snap on wrench that i used it on my GT3 RS don t need it any more i changed mY car for a 2010 RS if your interested Make me a offer almost new snap on model TQFR250E check there website
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Old 10-26-2012, 08:54 PM
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I picked up a Husky from Home Depot. That was a mistake. It was all over the place when I went to calibrate it. Got the Craftsmen. First one I picked up was off by 5 pounds. Sears offered to send it off for free or I could take another one. The second one was off by 1 pound at the bottom and at the top and right on through all of the mid range. So far been happy with it.
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Canadian Tire Mastercraft Maximum. They come on sale for $60 ish. Great value for a Canadian.
On sale this week in the flyer for $65.
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Originally Posted by ooberge
I have a snap on wrench that i used it on my GT3 RS don t need it any more i changed mY car for a 2010 RS if your interested Make me a offer almost new snap on model TQFR250E check there website
u will need it once u convert to five lugs
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Sears.


Although I have to ask....


How do you have a mod list 3 pages long and you don't have a torque wrench???? With that much **** on your car I'd figure you'd be changing wheels weekly.

They're all portable at about 18" long.
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+1.... that's what I was thinking! I use a Craftsman.



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