Glad it worked out well for you Travis!
For folks looking for a higher torque reference: The Makita is _honestly_
(what a surprise) rated. I tried to remove the lugs on my Neon which were
tightened via torque wrench to 95 ft-lbs and it wouldn't budge then after 15
seconds. I really hoped the Makita would rise to the task, but the Snap-On
(add $150) is the only battery powered impact that has worked.
Other data points are _very_ welcome!
Brent
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Travis Lane
> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 8:25 AM
> To: Ray Gahan; Brian Weikert; autox
> Subject: Re: Impact Wrenches
>
>
> I'm gonna go with Makita 6911HDWA, 12v cordless. Comes with case
> and charger.
> 1/2" drive and all the usual good features. $189 from
> http://www.toolsforless.com/makita/cordlessdrills.htm
>
> I'm very pleased. 1 second per lug upto 60ft*lbs. I start and
> finish with a
> torque wrench. Slow start to avoid cross threading then let 'er rip.
>
> Travis
>
> --- Ray Gahan <ray.gahan@pgs.com> wrote:
> > >Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 22:26:06 -0600
> > <From: Brian Weikert <gunther@magetower.com>
> > >Subject: Tools online?
> > >
> > >I finally broke down and purchased a dedicated set of wheels
> and tires for
> > >autocrossing (no more street tire class for me), so now I'm on
> the hunt for
> > >a cordless impact wrench for use in swapping wheels/tires at
> the events.
> > >
> > >My questions are:
> > >
> > >1) What models of impact wrenches are you vets familiar with (or more
> > >importantly - happy/satisfied with)?
> > >
> > >and
> > >
> > >2) Is there a good source 'online' for purchasing said piece
> of equipment?
> > >
> > >As I live about 100 miles from the closest thing that could be
> described as
> > >a 'town', I'm hoping to be able to get something online.
> > >
> > >Thanks for your help,
> > >
> > >Brian Weikert
> > >FS.. err.. ESP Mustang
> >
> >
> > Cordless Impacts SnapOn
> >
> > however
> >
> > 12v Impact Wrench
> >
> > www.harborfreight.com
> > jc whitney
> > others
> >
> > $40-60
> >
> > Got mine from Harbor Freight when they had a
> > sale $29.95 + $4.95 shipping
> >
> >
> > Works great for me. Spins up to speed then thwack.
> > 1 or 2 times and lug nut spins off. However I
> > would recommend (working on it for myself) a cordless
> > drill with a socket attachment to run the lug nuts on.
> > Thinking of getting a second one to leave in the
> > pickup for flats.
>
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