MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: s3dubbin on October 19, 2011, 07:56:56 pm
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I am looking at buying an impact wrench to save time when removing my wheels? I tried a 14.4v gun today but it would not even look at them. I have my wheel nuts tightened to 120nm, will a 18v gun rated at 195nm remove them no problem? If you have any suggestions or if you use one on a regular basis what is the minimum amount of torque needed to slacken the nuts? Thanks, Stevie.
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Come on troops! Santa is due!!??? :happy2:
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I’ve got a Milwaukee 28v cordless impact driver that is rated at 440nm. I use this to undo the wheel nuts and it will undo them if they are tightened to about 110 - 120nm. Some nuts may need a bit more rattling than others.
If a trigger happy person has tightened them up to silly nm with their air compressed wrench then no chance. You will have to use loosen them manually first.
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Cheers Kidd i will have a look. Appreciate the reply. Stevie.
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I use my mates gun, which is 24v and has thus far done most things on the cars we work on. It's similar to eBay item 220877507733 - he got it from Screwfix a few years ago and it's been well worth it.
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Had a look, certainly a good price if it hasnt broke down on him yet. Dont know wheather to spend £70 or £300. Cheers, Stevie.
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i use THIS ONE at work (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=89671&group_ID=24645&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog)
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That one is definately the cream mate! Not cheap tho. A mate of mine with a saph cos just bought one sure he paid £395. Cheers, Stevie.
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yeah i paid £400 for mine and it has been brilliant but maybe a bit expensive if your only going to use it now and again
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Track days....1/4mile days.....once a month maybe. Stevie.
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they do come up for sale on e bay but you may as well buy a new one :happy2:
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I use my mates gun, which is 24v and has thus far done most things on the cars we work on. It's similar to eBay item 220877507733 - he got it from Screwfix a few years ago and it's been well worth it.
I've got the 18v version of that, good bit of kit for the money :happy2:
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I use my mates gun, which is 24v and has thus far done most things on the cars we work on. It's similar to eBay item 220877507733 - he got it from Screwfix a few years ago and it's been well worth it.
I've got the 18v version of that, good bit of kit for the money :happy2:
Aye it certainly is, especially for DIY/irregular use :happy2:
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I use my mates gun, which is 24v and has thus far done most things on the cars we work on. It's similar to eBay item 220877507733 - he got it from Screwfix a few years ago and it's been well worth it.
I've got the 18v version of that, good bit of kit for the money :happy2:
Aye it certainly is, especially for DIY/irregular use :happy2:
And thats exactly what I got it for :signLOL:
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iv got the same 1 as maxitrol at work but dint suggestit coz of the price :signLOL:
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I'm after a cheaper one for home use. Any recommendations? Seen a few DeWalt ones for £150-200 mark including batteries.
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I think i am going to go cheap you guys have kinda sold it to me, seems worth the risk if any at all. Stevie.
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Mines like this
http://www.mactools.com/shoponline/product/tabid/120/p-325575-192v-12-cordless-impact-kit-with-removable-brushes.aspx
Gets everything undone :smiley: