The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVI

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I hate waiting for parts. Fi HFC, craftsquare, Nitrous lines, fak, we need drone delivery

Drone delivery from Craftsquare would be quite the task. The Pacific Ocean is really big

madwi · 04-20-2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Drone delivery from Craftsquare would be quite the task. The Pacific Ocean is really big

Super fast russian drone subs

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I placed my order a few weeks back for the CS TCA-F style.

No one seems to like the N1 style. I saw one years ago before in person, and I prefer it to the F style. The blue tint is nice, too.

madwi · 04-20-2017, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

What do you recommend as good basic tools to have on hand? Still new to this stuff....

My tools consist of a basic ratchet set with a random assortment of fittings and my first power drill lol. I really want to buy this porter cable 4 gallon shopvac I saw at Costco lol

Basics to keep on hand? Hmmmm, All of them

A good set of screw drivers that you dont use as prybars or punches. A good pry bar set, Torque wrench, combination wrench sets are nice, imperial and metric. Impact is always handy for stubborn items that you want to conform to your will.

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

What do you recommend as good basic tools to have on hand? Still new to this stuff....

My tools consist of a basic ratchet set with a random assortment of fittings and my first power drill lol. I really want to buy this porter cable 4 gallon shopvac I saw at Costco lol

Madwi makes great points. But if you're not ready to throw down the cash on Snap-On and such, consider tools from places like Harbor Freight or Northern Tool. They certainly aren't the best tools, but for the price the quality is quite good. I started with that stuff and have been gradually replacing the tools I use most with higher quality stuff either purchasing myself or asking for tools or gift cards for bday/xmas gifts.

Shopvacs are handy, and you don't need to spend a lot on one. I think I paid $30 on sale for a cheap one at Lowe's and it's still running like a champ 8 years later

madwi · 04-20-2017, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

No one seems to like the N1 style. I saw one years ago before in person, and I prefer it to the F style. The blue tint is nice, too.

I got the chance to check out both in Pomona and I like the short version a bit better. I am not a fan of the lock nut on the top, although it might be handy to have.

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 08:02 AM

I got my 25" breaker bar from HF for $8 on sale.

madwi · 04-20-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Madwi makes great points. But if you're not ready to throw down the cash on Snap-On and such, consider tools from places like Harbor Freight or Northern Tool. They certainly aren't the best tools, but for the price the quality is quite good. I started with that stuff and have been gradually replacing the tools I use most with higher quality stuff either purchasing myself or asking for tools or gift cards for bday/xmas gifts.

my air tools are generic no names. I keep them oiled and they work very well. I do put up with a small oil leak or other little quality issues but they continue to work for years. Other items (not hand tools) like my router or cordless drills are Bosch and dewalt. Take a look at the projects you do the most and see what is out there. Easy to replace, lifetime warranty hand tools is great too, if it doesnt take 3 years to get your new one back from China slow boat.

madwi · 04-20-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I got my 25" breaker bar from HF for $8 on sale.

That is actually on my to buy list!

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I got the chance to check out both in Pomona and I like the short version a bit better. I am not a fan of the lock nut on the top, although it might be handy to have.

madwi · 04-20-2017, 08:06 AM

I had a nice 20" titanium breaker bar that disappeared.

madwi · 04-20-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to say here.

You say you like the short version better? That's the N1 style (bottom in the photo). And you're not a fan of the lock nut at the top? That's the F style that you ordered (top in the photo).

Those are exactly the reasons I want the N1 style - I like the shorter version and I don't like the nut or bolt or whatever on top of the F style.

Well fak me, I will need to review that, they said it was the other way around in their pics.

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Well fak me, I will need to review that, they said it was the other way around in their pics.

Well, for your sake, I hope I'm wrong

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 08:10 AM

Just looked at their website and you are correct. It is the F style that is the shorter version and no locking on top. Sorry for the scare

madwi · 04-20-2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Just looked at their website and you are correct. It is the F style that is the shorter version and no locking on top. Sorry for the scare

man I was all fired up and looking for the phone to rip someones ***

04-20-2017, 08:02 AM	#9742 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I got my 25" breaker bar from HF for $8 on sale. Hotrodz, madwi and Leingod like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-20-2017, 08:10 AM	#9749 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Just looked at their website and you are correct. It is the F style that is the shorter version and no locking on top. Sorry for the scare madwi likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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