Recent content by andyray

Lol will do. Unlikely though, think she is a keeper! Read your blog, great stuff.

I was thinking more this size, could do DTM photos, F1, etc

Sounds like the salesman just isn't that good, and isn't adding value. In the end, a price is just a price. It can be high or low, but consumers are looking for value for that price. Some consumers may see value in the fact that he does the Lambo clubs, and be willing to pay more for...

What do you plan to do in the garage? I mean, do you plan to stuff 4 cars in it, and just use for parking/storage? Or are you planning to wrench on the cars there, and need room for lift, workbench, etc? If you're going to have lots of wall space, I like the idea of large format...

Bought to restore, but am short on time these days. Hopefully someone can put it to use. See pictures for condition. Local pickup only in Orlando.

I saw these in person the other day..... Was not impressed. The orange/gray and green/gray handled drivers are nice, these don't appear to be in the same class. The handles are small and cheap looking.

I think 7800 yen marked on what appears to be a 3/8 Snapon F80 is about $80. So prices aren't too bad, wonder if that is an exchange rate thing. I would have expected prices to be much higher.. The Japanese can be impressive with their attention to detail, nice store!

Great! Thanks

I know this is an old thread but.... Trying to tell the new from the old and it appears my autozone has a lot of old stuff. I need a 1/2 ratchet and they have a 72-126 in stock, and looks like all their open stock ratchets are made in Taiwan and have the 'old style' handles. I also see the...

Thanks for the feedback -- I'll probably end up with GW. I pass several GW dealers on the way to NAPA, so GW is probably easier to warranty.

I'm a big fan of the automotive specific all purpose cleaners like Meguiars APC+. It's about 15 bucks a gallon, and you dilute it so it lasts a long time. 10/1 for interior usually, 4/1 for tougher jobs. Meguiars has tested it to be safe on leather, vinyl, paint, whatever in the right...

I need a new set of 6pt deep 3/8 sockets, 12 pc set is on sale for $37 through carlyle club. ....but I can get a Gearwrench 14 pc with a coupon code at Advance for $21. for someone who has used both, is the Carlyle set worth the extra dough? (Yes, I realize either is an excellent value...

What about this guy http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Duralast-50-pcs-socket-set/_/N-25la?itemIdentifier=914107_0_0_ Short on metric sizes....but still two ratches and a lot of sockets for $22

Check these diy alternatives to race ramps...I have the materials in my garage to build but haven't got around to it. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632872