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  • CMartC
    CMartC
    CMart
    wrote on last edited by
    #2979

    What is the consensus on a battery powered impact vs a battery powered ratcheting wrench?

    If you could only have one, which would you use more?

    Excursion 7.3
    E30 LS1

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    • patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1
      wrote on last edited by
      #2980

      Impact every day.  I've had air ratcheting wrenches and they always collect dust.

      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
      95 325is *sold*
      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

      BMWCCA #473306

      Instagram @patsbimmer1

      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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      • patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1
        wrote on last edited by
        #2981

        REKIII said:

        You are pretty right on about the section I bolded.  Haha, in all actuality, I usually have reasons for all my likes and dislikes, but a lot of times my reasons are pretty dumb.

        What is the torque of the Milwaukee and Dewalt, or the snap-on or matco?  Why are we so interested in the 3/8" instead of the 1/2"?  Why is the M18 called the 'fuel'?  Now if it had a fuel canister in it like a plasload nail gun, that would be sweet.

        I've been focused on 3/8" for it's versatility.  I've never had to rely on it as my only impact and always had a 1/2" Ingersoll Rand air impact.

        2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

        07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

        97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
        95 325is *sold*
        93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

        BMWCCA #473306

        Instagram @patsbimmer1

        AKA- HALLWAY PAT

        "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
          wrote on last edited by
          #2982

          REKIII said:

          What is the torque of the Milwaukee and Dewalt, or the snap-on or matco?  Why are we so interested in the 3/8" instead of the 1/2"?  Why is the M18 called the 'fuel'?  

          The Fuel version has the three torque/speed settings, and a brushless motor with greater torque.
          My interest in the 3/8" vs 1/2" is because of the body size. The 1/2" impacts get very large very quickly, but the 3/8" bodies are kept compact to fit in small spaces. 
          M18 Fuel - 200 ft/lbs rated (I tested at 225 before the threads where pulling from tightening too much) - $260 - compact size
          Dewalt 20v MAX - 130 ft/lbs - $250 - Compact size
          Snap on 18v - 325 ft/lbs - $650 - Larger than the two others by appearance
          Matco - Essentially the snap on for $100 less

          ...

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #2983

            Breaker bar - $19

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            • HipMFH
              HipMFH
              HipMF
              wrote on last edited by
              #2984

              http://petrolicious.com/there-s-nothing-quite-like-a-bmw-3-0-cs-with-hidden-superpowers

              S54 powered E9 O_O

              bmw-3cs-7.jpg

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              • CMartC
                CMartC
                CMart
                wrote on last edited by
                #2985

                patsbimmer1 said:

                Impact every day.  I've had air ratcheting wrenches and they always collect dust.

                Air sucks because you need the cord. I was thinking it might get more use if it was electric.

                Excursion 7.3
                E30 LS1

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #2986

                  Incredible=) 

                  http://petrolicious.com/i-drove-a-1970-bmw-2002-and-found-god

                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                  • Bassboy3313B
                    Bassboy3313B
                    Bassboy3313
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #2987

                    Earl said:

                    Incredible=) 

                    http://petrolicious.com/i-drove-a-1970-bmw-2002-and-found-god

                    I didn't know leadballs was on pretrolicious!!

                    CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                    • patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1P
                      patsbimmer1
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #2988

                      CMart said:

                      Air sucks because you need the cord. I was thinking it might get more use if it was electric.

                      More often than not I can use my electric impact for the job.  When I can't then I use a regular ratchet.  If it requires a ratchet then there's a large possibility I wouldn't be able to fit a pneumatic or cordless ratcheting wrench in the space.  I don't think I've ever had a problem with the hose being in the way, it's always been a matter of space with the tool.

                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                      95 325is *sold*
                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                      BMWCCA #473306

                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                      • HipMFH
                        HipMFH
                        HipMF
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #2989

                        Will these fit an e34?

                        http://appleton.craigslist.org/wto/5413045780.html

                        I wasn't even searching for wheels, but I found them anyway 😕

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                        • wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #2990

                          Those will work perfectly. Just need hubcentric rings(about $20) to make up for the difference in hub bore.

                          m3sig-1.jpg

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                          • YoungCRY
                            YoungCRY
                            YoungCR
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #2991

                            HipMF said:

                            Will these fit an e34?

                            http://appleton.craigslist.org/wto/5413045780.html

                            I wasn't even searching for wheels, but I found them anyway 😕

                            Good Deal!

                            Chris Young
                            BMWCCA #458972
                            1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                            • patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1P
                              patsbimmer1
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #2992

                              I love those wheels!

                              2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                              07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                              97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                              95 325is *sold*
                              93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                              BMWCCA #473306

                              Instagram @patsbimmer1

                              AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                              "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                              • B
                                B
                                Boris3
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #2993

                                Anyone else signed up for the winter rallyx at Milwaukee Mile infield tomorrow?

                                http://www.milwaukeetrackdays.com

                                Course video

                                1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                                • HipMFH
                                  HipMFH
                                  HipMF
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #2994

                                  Sadly the e34 isn't sorted out yet, but I will be looking to have some fun with it once it's road-worthy.

                                  Also the guy who was too cool for our winter drift meet owns a red 1st gen MR2....

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                                  • KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRolls
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #2995

                                    f08c0a9e7bf2a4a9f904242b01e108a3.jpg

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      Boris3
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #2996

                                      The pdx event was a good time. I ran in the 2wd group with the 318is and had four runs in the morning and did another five in the afternoon. By the afternoon session, parts of the back half of the course were a mix of bumping in and out of ice ruts and sliding on glass. Fun times.

                                      1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #2997

                                        Just came here to look this up. When's the next event? I got my heat working and front suspension back in shape. Snows are getting installed tomorrow...

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                                        • HipMFH
                                          HipMFH
                                          HipMF
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #2998

                                          Feb. 20th... same as the Road America event that FVSCC runs...

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