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gorditoautoxr · Dec 9th, 2002, 08:30 PM

Have any of you guys bought an impact wrench yet for changing into your autox tires? Now that I have my mini, and my dad has his boxster S, I will be changing 8 tires every Sunday morning, and unscrewing the lugs is a time consuming, pain in the butt process. Can anyone recommend a cheap impact wrench that I could buy for changing the tires?
Scott

dukesantos · Dec 9th, 2002, 08:47 PM

I had the same need. I bought the Sears Craftsman Pro 7.5 amp electric impact wrench. It works very well and is easy to use. You will also need two of the black, long impact sockets- 17mm for the MINI and 19 mm for the Porsche.

gorditoautoxr · Dec 9th, 2002, 09:07 PM

Awesome, thanks a bunch

gorditoautoxr · Dec 9th, 2002, 09:12 PM

Wow, that actually costs quite a bit, do you know of any wrenches that costs under 100 bucks that are satisfactory for the job?

RSAmerica · Dec 9th, 2002, 09:20 PM

You will need 14.4v, for a Porsche which requires 94 FT-Lbs:

Milwaukee 14.4v Impact Wrench 1/2" Drive

dukesantos · Dec 9th, 2002, 09:45 PM

I've never seen one for under $100. You should torque to the proper setting with a manual torque wrench (again Craftsman $69 and up) so the impact power isn't critical. I've always been able to break loose factory/tire shop installed lugs on various vehicles with the Craftsman. If cost weren't a factor that Milwaukee unit looks very nice.

Racer · Dec 10th, 2002, 01:47 AM

You guys are sooo lucky sometimes - try buying a decent one of these in the UK for under 400 bucks!

Mugami · Dec 10th, 2002, 07:58 AM

I bought one of the Cheap Electric Impact wrenches at walmart.(34.95) I was able to remove and replace the factory wheels on mine many time without fail. I cant say it was faster but i can say it was less back breaking. Its not a high quality piece like the others but it does work. Name brand is Rally

Mugami · Dec 10th, 2002, 07:59 AM

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elmadi · Dec 10th, 2002, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mugami
I bought one of the Cheap Electric Impact wrenches at walmart.(34.95) I was able to remove and replace the factory wheels on mine many time without fail. I cant say it was faster but i can say it was less back breaking. Its not a high quality piece like the others but it does work. Name brand is Rally

Mine does not work on my Civic so I return it.

jlm · Dec 10th, 2002, 06:03 PM

it is not recommended to install with an impact wrench, only remove. They are not reliable as torque wrenches.

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gorditoautoxr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Impact Wrench for changing tires... Have any of you guys bought an impact wrench yet for changing into your autox tires? Now that I have my mini, and my dad has his boxster S, I will be changing 8 tires every Sunday morning, and unscrewing the lugs is a time consuming, pain in the butt process. Can anyone recommend a cheap impact wrench that I could buy for changing the tires? Scott

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Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	I bought one of the Cheap Electric Impact wrenches at walmart.(34.95) I was able to remove and replace the factory wheels on mine many time without fail. I cant say it was faster but i can say it was less back breaking. Its not a high quality piece like the others but it does work. Name brand is Rally Attached Thumbnails 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

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jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 1,083 Offline	it is not recommended to install with an impact wrench, only remove. They are not reliable as torque wrenches. john

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Dec 9th, 2002, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 747 Offline	I had the same need. I bought the Sears Craftsman Pro 7.5 amp electric impact wrench. It works very well and is easy to use. You will also need two of the black, long impact sockets- 17mm for the MINI and 19 mm for the Porsche.

Dec 9th, 2002, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
gorditoautoxr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Awesome, thanks a bunch

Dec 9th, 2002, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
gorditoautoxr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Wow, that actually costs quite a bit, do you know of any wrenches that costs under 100 bucks that are satisfactory for the job?

Dec 9th, 2002, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
RSAmerica MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ, USA Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 120 Offline	You will need 14.4v, for a Porsche which requires 94 FT-Lbs: Milwaukee 14.4v Impact Wrench 1/2" Drive

Dec 9th, 2002, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 747 Offline	I've never seen one for under $100. You should torque to the proper setting with a manual torque wrench (again Craftsman $69 and up) so the impact power isn't critical. I've always been able to break loose factory/tire shop installed lugs on various vehicles with the Craftsman. If cost weren't a factor that Milwaukee unit looks very nice.

Dec 10th, 2002, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
elmadi MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cook County,Illinois Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mugami I bought one of the Cheap Electric Impact wrenches at walmart.(34.95) I was able to remove and replace the factory wheels on mine many time without fail. I cant say it was faster but i can say it was less back breaking. Its not a high quality piece like the others but it does work. Name brand is Rally Mine does not work on my Civic so I return it.

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