I just recently bought a used 2002 MCS. I'm wanting to do a few mods and general maintenance items on the car. However, since it is a German made auto I'm noticing a lot of TORX bolts and fasteners all over. I'm not wanting to waste a lot of money on multiple wrenches. Does anyone have a good place where I can find a multi-tool where all I have to do is exchange the bits?

 

A lot of cars use Torx fasteners nowadays. Harbor Freight is a good source of cheap tools for the auto hobbyist.

http://www.harborfreight.com/

There may even be a store near you.

Dave

p.s. MINIs are made in the UK, not Germany

 

Of course high end professional brands like Snap-On are always an option, and preferred by some, but you might like the lesser expensive options below:

High Quality Snap-On: http://tinyurl.com/296k2nb

Middle Quality Sears: http://tinyurl.com/2g4cure

Lower Quailty Harbor Freight - http://tinyurl.com/26kv8w6

To each their own when it comes to buying tools and which ones to pick...

Best of luck! tvanhouten

 

a hand set with swapable bits is fine for the small stuff and I recommend it - I have a couple. But remember if you decide to do rotors down the line you'll also need a larger size - a T-50 - and so a couple of larger socket sizes are handy too. I picked up a set of 3 sockets: 40, 45, and 50 at HF and have been using them for years and rotors on several MINIs now.

In addition to the places mentioned for tools: ACE hardware, LOWES and Home Despots. Most chain auto parts will alos have anything you'd need automotive wize: PEP Boys, AutoZone etc

 

If you have a 1/4" socket set with a screw driver handle, just get a set of Torx drivers to fit the socket set from OSH. Not all the expensive and you avoid the hassle of having the insert drop out of a regular socket all the time. 'Not that expensive.

 

i like buying new tools

 

When I did my front rotors, my Lisle T50 sheared right off. My Craftsman twisted slightly, but stayed together. Oh yeah, I had to torch and Kroil several times to get that keeper screw to move...

For the big stuff, you want quality and only buy it once or have lifetime replacement warranty.

T50 in 1/2 drive for rotors and T30 for the bumper cover is a GoodThing (tm) to have. You don't necessarily need all sizes in between.

 

I just bought a Husky brand torx socket set from Home Depot for $10. It came with 10 sockets.

 

Proxxon Tools.

Excellent, German-made hand tools.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-28-proxxon-tools.aspx



All the Torx bits you'll need.