As a new owner I thought a good thread was to compile a list of essential tools every NSX owner should have in his arsenal. What do you guys think are must haves in your garage?
New owner. NSX tools "must have" list
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A fridge.
Excellent topic. I don't do much wrenching but am still interested in this.
I learned my lesson from the parts delays after Fukushima, so I've got lots of common spare parts, but am not sure what tools I may need.
I learned my lesson from the parts delays after Fukushima, so I've got lots of common spare parts, but am not sure what tools I may need.
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Ratchets (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") and metric-sockets with adapters, wobbles and extensions, breaker-bar, adjustable & crescent wrenches, pliers, locking pliers/vise-grips, misc. sized clamps, screw/nut impact-extractor, hammer, tire-iron and polymer-coated lugnut socket/adapter, hex and torx keys/adapters, c-clamps, screwdrivers, torque-wrench, low-profile jack, creeper and stool, jack-stands, hydraulic-fluid bleeder stuff, oil drain-pan, funnels, A/C refrigerant recharge-adapter kit, magnetic reach-tool and nuts/bolts dish, voltmeter, dash/trim pry-tool, rubber-mallet, battery float/tender, jumper-cables, Shin-Etsu "grease", PB-Blaster penetrating-lubricant, Loctite, electrical tape, 2x4 lumber, Mountain Dew...
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Most tools are the same as you would want for any car, such as:
What's different about these for the NSX? Not much. You'll want a jack that can clear the NSX's jacking tabs (around 4 3/4" at stock ride height). If you want to take these tools with you on a trip (e.g. to the track), you'll want compact ones that fit easily inside the car, like the Harbor Freight lightweight aluminum jack, and you'll find containers no more than 11" high so they can fit inside the trunk. You know, like this assortment:
- compressor (air pump)
- jack
- jackstands
- gloves
- knee pad
- shop towels
- chock
- socket set
- torque wrench
- tire pressure gauge
- impact driver
- brake spreader
- rear brake cube
- pipe wrench
- ratchet handle
- brake goop for the back of the pads
- funnels
- screwdrivers
- window cleaner
- paper towels
- fluids (engine oil, brake fluid, etc)
What's different about these for the NSX? Not much. You'll want a jack that can clear the NSX's jacking tabs (around 4 3/4" at stock ride height). If you want to take these tools with you on a trip (e.g. to the track), you'll want compact ones that fit easily inside the car, like the Harbor Freight lightweight aluminum jack, and you'll find containers no more than 11" high so they can fit inside the trunk. You know, like this assortment:
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^1 great picture
clarification............ a fully stocked refrigerator. :biggrin:
I was going to say a kegerator..... But the tools listed above are more correct.
Over the past few years I have spent insane amounts of money on new or upgraded tools. It seems like there is always something that you will need and not have or have but not have in the correct type or size...... That is just how wrenching goes!
-Alec
Over the past few years I have spent insane amounts of money on new or upgraded tools. It seems like there is always something that you will need and not have or have but not have in the correct type or size...... That is just how wrenching goes!
-Alec
lol
The lists above by Osiris and nsxtasy are about as thorough as you need. The two new tools I added in my garage after buying the NSX was a good set of jack stands (4) and a torque wrench. Make sure you have a good set of metric sockets and wrenches and I've been able to do everything I've attempted so far without having to buy or order any specialty tools.
If doing the timing belt, add the tool to hold the crank pulley, 3/4" breaker bar or impact wrench with appropriate socket size, and a 3/4" drive torque wrench, plus lots of band-aids from having to reach into those %$@#&! tight spots.
After buying my NSX in 2007, and doing most of my work myself, the only two tools I added that are not common for most is the Honda valve adjustment tool and an inspection mirror. Both used in the valve adjustment. For the valve adjustment tool I didn't buy an actual Honda tool - instead a generic version from Amazon. I did have to buy a new floor jack for the lower clearance of the car.
In prep for a future replacement of all the hoses I bought a cable actuated cable clamp tool.
In prep for a future replacement of all the hoses I bought a cable actuated cable clamp tool.
The NSX mechanics fender cover is a nice thing to have...currently one available in the Prime marketplace also! :smile:
For any OEM 'cross headed' screws/fixings make sure your screwdrivers conform to a JIS standard, do not use a standard 'philips' screwdriver.
See my earlier post for why:- http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...heads-and-furry-fixings?p=1747994#post1747994
See my earlier post for why:- http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showt...heads-and-furry-fixings?p=1747994#post1747994
Definitely agree. You can use generic ones but the NSX one is nicely designed for the car.
A spare main relay is a good part to keep in hand. Heck, keep it in the car - it's small.
Some good stuff on these lists ... taking notes!
Love this place!
Love this place!
Resurrecting this thread and the link in this post for other newbies like me on the importance of JIS screwdrivers.
(Mentioned in NSSDriver this month as well.)+ 1 on a set of 4 tall jack stands and a couple of short ones to use as steps.
Sure wish the service mat was still available.
