TXE36

Whatever you do, do not go Ni-Cad. I've got a 1/2" C3 Craftsman with Ni-Cad and it was decent at first (meeting the OPs requirements), but within a year a single set tire change was pushing it and I now have to keep the battery in the charger or it will go flat quickly. Still, it wasn't a bad deal for 100 bucks.

Now debating on going Li-Ion for the Craftsman or just getting a Dewalt.

I've got two smaller Li-Ion impacts for the house, one Milwaukee and one Ryobi and they are fantastic. The Milwaukee is tiny and is perfect for honey-do jobs like hanging window blinds. Li-Ion lasts a long time and charges quick.

-Mike

996_C4S

I got this Longacre Racing impact wrench in a kit with two batteries and charger; under $300 out the door and seems really well made: http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...Z28aAvOQ8P8HAQ

Bull_D

this thing is incredible. period. ingersoll rand
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...up=IRAW7150-K2
this kit includes two batteries, they have a single battery kit for a tad less.

LuigiVampa

Same here. I don't miss the noise from my compressor as well.

Paseb

What do you guys use for enduro race?
At daytona, a couple weeks ago, we were told that we cant use our electric impact(i knew) but didnt have any backup plan in case **** happends.

Viperbob1

We use a Nitrogen Tank with an Snap On Impact. In Pits, its either air or manual tools for Pit Stops

Cyril

DeWalt, 18V, 1/2, 300 ft-lbs of maximum torque
http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless...-dw059k-2.aspx
Affordable and same batteries as my home tool set.

kgorman

Nitrogen cylinder in the trailer/pits. For the 25 we run 2. Having the nitro cylinder in the trailer is amazing, tons of uses.

For battery, We have the Dewalt 18v, but if I where to do it over I would get the Milwaukee Fuel.

Astroman

Yep. Let's face it. Changing wheels is no big deal for most battery powered tools.

But I have been far far away from home (WGI in 2012 and Rd America in 2014) with major mechanical and race weekend-ending issues: both involving removing and replacing rear hubs, rear wheel bearings, and axles. Both of these jobs would have embarrassed my battery powered tools. Plain and simple.

audipwr1

Welp not sure an air compressor fits in my gt3 to bring to track.....

Astroman

I hear ya. Obviously the compressor+generator option isn't for everyone.

Martin S.

I have the Longacre Racing model, works well, comes with great carrying car. I do still break the lug bolts by hand....save the battery...I think.

It would be the best case if the impact wrench eliminated that step and the batteries lasted a long time!

TXE36

You can run an air impact on a small compressor if you are patient. I used to haul my PC pancake compressor and 3/8" impact to the track and it worked well, but the cordless is just so much smaller. Of course, this only works if the paddock you are going to has power available.

(A little known fact is an E36 M3 has extraordinary cargo capacity for a track car. Take out the rear seat backs and there is enough room inside for four tires, jack, tools, spare set of pads/rotors, a small air compressor, and personal gear - and that's with a roll bar.)

-Mike

jrgordonsenior

Mike that's about what I paid for mine new 10 years ago (OK maybe a little more)....

Sterling Doc

Another vote for the Milwaukee 18V. Indestructable, variable speed, and the battery lasts an amazingly long time (if you get the larger of the two options). Just get the friction ring model. The pin retainer model I have requires a small tool to push that in to get sockets off, which is a minor pain.