e torx sockets

[92integra]

hey guy's im in the middle of placing a large order between both snap on and matco... im wondering if the so e torx sockets are like unbeliveably better than matco's offerings.... post some replies for what i should buy's !

 

[devoncoolman]

Snap-on's etorx sockets are some of the thinest on the market. Never broken one of mine and i use them very often. I bought the complete offerings on the swivel etorx as well. Super handy when working on mercedes and porsche vehicles.

 

[gsingh]

I work at Mercedes and the E-torx gets used a lot. I would definitely go with snap on ones.
Haven't broken one so far.

Couple of my co-workers have bought Matco because its cheaper,but they seem to break often.

 

[Hammer1963]

Good question. I own both. A Matco impact set which have been great and a Snap-on chrome set that utilizes a low profile ratchet or 1/4" drive ratchet that has also been great. I don't you can go wrong with either one

 

[92integra]

yeah these thing's are going to be working full time in a very busy bmw dealership. i gues i better not cheep out buy SO and be done with it.

 

[Exceller8]

I bought a Hazet at the swap meet for $1 and that thing is a tank! I believe it's a 1/2" Dr E20.

 

[Tarheelgarage]

Check VIM to see their offerings.

 

[K-Dog]

I have the Snap-On black impact style sockets.
They are the epitome of reliable awesome.

 

[skylinegtr20]

+1 for SO, I worked at Mercedes for 20+ years and never broke one. Alot of the other techs used Hazet and never complained... I however have no experience with Matco, Hazet or any other offerings.

If you do work on European cars alot I would recommend getting a set up to E24-26 (impact for large sizes) as MB uses them for axle bolts. Others might as well....

 

[devoncoolman]

Vim is a really good alternative. But if you are going to use them everyday go with snap-on just for warrenty ease.

 

[92integra]

hey skyline are have you been using the regualr crome's of impact versions? i agree with you guy's about vim but these things go to work all day everyday. i have been getting by with this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XD0Z6O/?tag=atomicindus08-20


seriously for the diy or a tech who doesnt see torx that much these things are top ****. i have only broken 1 t40 bit out of the set, when i did this i was trying to remove caliper stud's on an M5 ( there not supposed to come out). i also broke 3 SO gold torx t40 sockets trying to do the same thing. SO just broke off the tip when impacted with a 1/2" and my nieko socket exploded when hit with the 3/8ths !

i'm pretty set on SO at this point just wondering if i should grab some impact one's as well or solely the impact ones

 

[mrborohachi]

Neither, buy KoKen E-torx from

http://www.frankstools.com/ko1tososer.html

According to http://thetoolnetwork.com/koken_torx_nutgrip_sockets.html BMW techs need these badly.

I work on Toyotas almost strictly, I have yet to strip a stud. Don't even bother with Lisle

 

[BajaBound]

I own the BluePoint Etorx and they are great for me but I am not a pro.

 

[AndrewV]

I own the SO set(chrome), don't use them a hole lot at work. Once a week mabey, but never have broken one in 7yrs.
So there worth the cash.

 

[jethro29]

I use the s.o. set at work and home and they are by far the best thing going,i do have a mac and matco set in my service truck but they fall short.

 

[skylinegtr20]

hey skyline are have you been using the regualr crome's of impact versions? i agree with you guy's about vim but these things go to work all day everyday. i have been getting by with this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XD0Z6O/?tag=atomicindus08-20


seriously for the diy or a tech who doesnt see torx that much these things are top ****. i have only broken 1 t40 bit out of the set, when i did this i was trying to remove caliper stud's on an M5 ( there not supposed to come out). i also broke 3 SO gold torx t40 sockets trying to do the same thing. SO just broke off the tip when impacted with a 1/2" and my nieko socket exploded when hit with the 3/8ths !

i'm pretty set on SO at this point just wondering if i should grab some impact one's as well or solely the impact ones

I have impacts from E14 and up. Some axle bolts go that low. I still use a 3/8 impact & air ratchets on the lower sizes which are chrome, and have for ever... never broken one.

I never use a impact on Torx bits (internal) unless I have already loosened it and am wanting to remove the bolt quicker.

 

[purplezr2]

I only have the snapon versions. Both Chrome and impact versions

 

[Canadian Charlie]

I have a Beta set, best bang for the buck

 

[zx2slow]

What sizes are common on a Mercedes?

 

[sac02]

Totally not answering your question, but I have a Facom set that has served me well for nearly two decades of BMW engine, clutch, and transmission work. Just thought you'd like to know.

 

[92integra]

thanks alot for they info guy's good to know there are other brands out there that kick some *** in the torx relm. i'm set on getting SO at this point. chromes for starters and then down the road some of the impact versions! thanks everyone for all your imput.

 

[skylinegtr20]

What sizes are common on a Mercedes?

All of them! From E4 to E24. Most engine bolts will be E4-E10 or E12. Suspension will be E14-E18 (including some axle bolts) and alot are E24 axle bolts and some larger suspension pieces are E20-E24

Interior panels, screws and some bolts are usually regular torx

 

[zx2slow]

I will probably have to pick up a bigger set soon. I work on mostly VW/Audi and my incomplete E6-16 set hasn't been used.