Canadian Tire Torque Wrench sale

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just a heads up, two popular torque wrench sizes are being sold at deep discounts at CT right now.

Dont be the guy who over or undertightens your lugs. And if you change your own brake pads, you need the smaller one, too.

Improper tools are the fastest way for a do it yourself'r to destroy his car. Do it right! Use torque specs for everything!!


These are great prices.
 
Excuse me if this is a silly question but if you have a air compressor set to 125lbs is that the same as the torque wrench?
 
macready said:
Excuse me if this is a silly question but if you have a air compressor set to 125lbs is that the same as the torque wrench?
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Dave , you are scaring me with questions like this , since you already asked me about diy installing the tein's that I sold you - MAYBE - you should take your car to a reputable NSX mechanic(acura?) - MAYBE -
Wil
 
I already have one! Becky bought it for me for my B-day!

What a girl!!!
 
BioBanker said:
Yeah, and I bet you will put it to good use on that 335, right?
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Are you implying that those things are falling apart from the factory?
I think he's gonna need more than a torque wrench!:tongue:
 
I think Sean is the one who's gonna need a strap-on to make him feel like more of a man driving that 335 to Est Fest!

Although the SNAP ON tools are good - I've held both the Canadian Tire and SNAP ON in my hands - my conclusion, for three times (almost four if CT is on sale) its just not worth it - especially if you're taking it to the track, where people sometimes borrow things - and then forget who to return them to...

Besides, I'm told CT will re-adjust it free for life - never taken mine in to do, but I'm getting there in age.

Another important thing with Torque Wrenches - Don't leave them at a high torque setting when you store them - they loose their accuracy 'cuz the spring bends!!!!
 
Side Note:

Dave says he likes using this one as well as the Strap-On to torque his nuts! ;)
 
I've had one of the Canadian Tire torque wrenches for quite a while, I've always set it back to 50lbs when I'm done. I tried using it for 50lbs/ft before and it doesn't work, just be very careful when using the larger ones for a low torque setting.
 
Red said:
Side Note:

Dave says he likes using this one as well as the Strap-On to torque his nuts! ;)
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http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...66659&group_ID=17226&store=canada&dir=catalog

Red, I use that one to torque my nuts !!!! This thing is awesome the accurancy is 2nd to none... just keep one battery out when storing it...


If you come over here where the Oil is flowing and the water is fresh and unpoluted. I will torque your nuts too...
If you are really nice. I will allow you to bring a friend so HE can watch too. To show him how to properly torque nuts......
 
Somewhat related: how much torque are you using for your nsx's lug nuts?
 
I actually used it today to torque the Fikses onto Dave's new NSX.

Very handy. I won't need to touch my 335 with it. 2 reasons, 1 it's under warranty, 2. My brother is a BMW master tech.

PS. I won't need any help looking masculine next to you guys at Est Fest, no matter what we're driving. :tongue:
 
NCC-1701D said:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...66659&group_ID=17226&store=canada&dir=catalog

Red, I use that one to torque my nuts !!!! This thing is awesome the accurancy is 2nd to none... just keep one battery out when storing it...


If you come over here where the Oil is flowing and the water is fresh and unpoluted. I will torque your nuts too...
If you are really nice. I will allow you to bring a friend so HE can watch too. To show him how to properly torque nuts......
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Dude! THAT kind of invitation is great for Dave, but unless you name is Alix, I'm not coming to get my nuts torqued by a fellow NSXer!

Oyagi said:
Somewhat related: how much torque are you using for your nsx's lug nuts?
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Bram said:
80 LBS/FT...
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Seems REALLY low - I do my porsche to 90 Lbs, between 90-95 seems "typical" maybe 80s the recco for street - but if you're going to the track a little more might help? Dave, I know you don't go too fast, but what do you torque to? (in lbs/ft don't answer the Bronski Beat like you usually do!)

swbatte said:
I actually used it today to torque the Fikses onto Dave's new NSX.

Very handy. I won't need to touch my 335 with it. 2 reasons, 1 it's under warranty, 2. My brother is a BMW master tech.

PS. I won't need any help looking masculine next to you guys at Est Fest, no matter what we're driving. :tongue:
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If you can't replace your NSX in time you actually may want to bring the BMer to the track - afterall, BMW Club will give you respect for the girlie car!:wink:
 
Im between 90 and 100 lbs usually. Anywhere in there is fine. 85 is probably fine too; lots of track friends tighten to that and say you dont need anything greater. Id rather be on the tighter end of safe myself, plus, if the wrench happens to be out of calibration, the 85 could actually be high 70s. Never know.
 
Make sure your rim is seated properly or the torque settings won't matter. Our OEM and many quality aftermarket rims are hub centric and if you don't have it on the hub right, it will cause a lot of grief. Some aftermarket gear's tolerances are very very tight, like Dave's Fikses. They have to be torqued on very snug.
 
bjmills said:
The manual says 80. Why mess with that?
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There's a difference between on the track and around town - around town anything will do - at the track - tight is good - but not "keep tightening"

I've seen guys come in and "check" their torque after a session - VERY BAD - those are the guys who break their studs off and lose a wheel:eek:
 

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