[Z06] Must Have Tools for the Z06 Garage
02-05-2008, 12:44 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Must Have Tools for the Z06 Garage
Hey Guys and Gals,
Trying to get a All-in-One Thread started with all sorts of Tools and Cool Accessories that should be in every Z06 Owners garage.
List anything you like including different model information and why it is needed for the Z in particular if needed.
Also, for Modified cars list anything needed such as special ramps and jacks for lowered cars. The idea here is to bring first time Z owners with the essential stuff and also to get an idea of what is cool to just own as well.
Here is what is on my list so far;
- Tools
-- GM Shop Manual
-- Torque Wrench (at Tool Makers Website), any Torque Wrench will do, but I've read of many people breaking the Craftsmen variety so I am steering clear, Matco for me.
-- 33mm Old Style (need confirmation) or 34mm socket for New Rear Axle Nuts, (just bought the replacement Nuts from the dealer and they are a 34mm)
-- Lifting Pucks (Still deciding on brand) Katech, Elite Engineering, ???
-- Large capacity Oil Drain Pan, 9 Qt or larger.
-- Turkey Baster (for easy Clutch Fluid change)
-- Tire Pressure Sensor Programming Tool (for reprogramming Pressure Sensors)
-- Quality Set of Metric Sockets, 1/4 and 1/2 sizes (Snap-On, Matco, Cornwell, etc) or (Mid level stuff, such as Craftsmen, etc)
-- Set of Nut Drivers
-- Code Reader
- Garage Additions/Tools
-- Low Profile Jack (Haven't decided yet, so many options) Sears, Northern Tool, Groit's Garage, ???
-- Jack Stands, set of 4. Safety first!
-- 2 or 4 Post Lift (each has it's advantages but what a addition!) Sliding Jack with the 4 Post. (Ultimate Build - Rotary build in ground setup)
-- Racquet Ball hanging from the ceiling (for worry free parking in the garage)
-- CR-Spotless Deionized Water System (for spotless drying)
-- Air Compressor w/long hose and air spout (for blowing out water after washing) Oil Seperator needed???
-- Wall Art, Matco Hottie Calendar
- Car Detailing Products
-- Micro Fiber Towels (I never seem to have enough) Walmart, AutoGeek, etc
-- Wheel Brushes, two types. One for inbetween the spokes and one for the tires and wheel wells.
-- Assorted Car Wash and Wax Products
-- Mequirer's Quick Detailer (stays in the car at ALL times, for those "away from home" messes like bird crap.)
-- Dental Picks for hard to reach spots.
-- California Water Blade, for quick car drying.
-- House-Hold Dryer Lint Brush (for cleaning inside of Wheels)
-- Windex, Powerderized (for easy Wheel cleaning) avail at Home Depot
-- GM Form Fitting Car Cover.
-Track Tools for HPDE and Track Days
-- Helmet (SA2005 rating suggested, Simpson is my choice)
-- Driving Shoes (Piloti, Puma, or ???)
-- Tire Pressure Gauge (HardBar ruggedized version, or ???)
Add your submissions and I'll combine them in the above list.
Trying to get a All-in-One Thread started with all sorts of Tools and Cool Accessories that should be in every Z06 Owners garage.
List anything you like including different model information and why it is needed for the Z in particular if needed.
Also, for Modified cars list anything needed such as special ramps and jacks for lowered cars. The idea here is to bring first time Z owners with the essential stuff and also to get an idea of what is cool to just own as well.
Here is what is on my list so far;
- Tools
-- GM Shop Manual
-- Torque Wrench (at Tool Makers Website), any Torque Wrench will do, but I've read of many people breaking the Craftsmen variety so I am steering clear, Matco for me.
-- 33mm Old Style (need confirmation) or 34mm socket for New Rear Axle Nuts, (just bought the replacement Nuts from the dealer and they are a 34mm)
-- Lifting Pucks (Still deciding on brand) Katech, Elite Engineering, ???
-- Large capacity Oil Drain Pan, 9 Qt or larger.
-- Turkey Baster (for easy Clutch Fluid change)
-- Tire Pressure Sensor Programming Tool (for reprogramming Pressure Sensors)
-- Quality Set of Metric Sockets, 1/4 and 1/2 sizes (Snap-On, Matco, Cornwell, etc) or (Mid level stuff, such as Craftsmen, etc)
-- Set of Nut Drivers
-- Code Reader
- Garage Additions/Tools
-- Low Profile Jack (Haven't decided yet, so many options) Sears, Northern Tool, Groit's Garage, ???
-- Jack Stands, set of 4. Safety first!
-- 2 or 4 Post Lift (each has it's advantages but what a addition!) Sliding Jack with the 4 Post. (Ultimate Build - Rotary build in ground setup)
-- Racquet Ball hanging from the ceiling (for worry free parking in the garage)
-- CR-Spotless Deionized Water System (for spotless drying)
-- Air Compressor w/long hose and air spout (for blowing out water after washing) Oil Seperator needed???
-- Wall Art, Matco Hottie Calendar
- Car Detailing Products
-- Micro Fiber Towels (I never seem to have enough) Walmart, AutoGeek, etc
-- Wheel Brushes, two types. One for inbetween the spokes and one for the tires and wheel wells.
-- Assorted Car Wash and Wax Products
-- Mequirer's Quick Detailer (stays in the car at ALL times, for those "away from home" messes like bird crap.)
-- Dental Picks for hard to reach spots.
-- California Water Blade, for quick car drying.
-- House-Hold Dryer Lint Brush (for cleaning inside of Wheels)
-- Windex, Powerderized (for easy Wheel cleaning) avail at Home Depot
-- GM Form Fitting Car Cover.
-Track Tools for HPDE and Track Days
-- Helmet (SA2005 rating suggested, Simpson is my choice)
-- Driving Shoes (Piloti, Puma, or ???)
-- Tire Pressure Gauge (HardBar ruggedized version, or ???)
Add your submissions and I'll combine them in the above list.
Last edited by RossN; 02-11-2008 at 10:29 PM.
02-05-2008, 02:09 PM
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Drifting
What a great idea!
I have been reading everything on the CF to discern what added tools to buy (or make) to take care of our coming Z.
Adding sources and prices would be a great help too.
Things like what is needed to jack up and support the car,
Anything special to do oil changes, like a large capacity pan to catch ~9 Qts of oil,
The special socket to tighten the rear azle bolts,
and so forth.
This could even become a very good sticky for all of us, right Moderators?
Adding sources and prices would be a great help too.
Things like what is needed to jack up and support the car,
Anything special to do oil changes, like a large capacity pan to catch ~9 Qts of oil,
The special socket to tighten the rear azle bolts,
and so forth.
This could even become a very good sticky for all of us, right Moderators?
02-06-2008, 09:32 AM
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02-06-2008, 12:16 PM
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It's not glamorous but every Z owner needs a turkey baster to change the clutch fluid.
I also like the idea from a fellow member of folding a house-hold dryer lint brush to clean the inside of the wheels. It's long enough to reach the entire inner drum of our rear rims.
I also like the idea from a fellow member of folding a house-hold dryer lint brush to clean the inside of the wheels. It's long enough to reach the entire inner drum of our rear rims.
02-06-2008, 12:57 PM
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Drifting
* Low profile Sears jack to lift up the rear.
(During the last oil change I noticed that lifting the rear only netter ~1-2 cups of oil. I might skip this next time.)
* Rhino ramp with 2 wooden miniramps ramp attached.
* Walmart microfiber cloths (microfiber wrapped sponge to clean).
* Racquetball hanging from the ceiling to align car correctly in garage.
* (WTB) Turkey baster that works well
* (WTB) wheel cleaning solution - currently use a long duster.
The lint-brush solution sounds promising but how well does it clean?
* (WTB) Torque wrench - I still haven't checked my axle nuts, hope their tight!
(During the last oil change I noticed that lifting the rear only netter ~1-2 cups of oil. I might skip this next time.)
* Rhino ramp with 2 wooden miniramps ramp attached.
* Walmart microfiber cloths (microfiber wrapped sponge to clean).
* Racquetball hanging from the ceiling to align car correctly in garage.
* (WTB) Turkey baster that works well
* (WTB) wheel cleaning solution - currently use a long duster.
The lint-brush solution sounds promising but how well does it clean?
* (WTB) Torque wrench - I still haven't checked my axle nuts, hope their tight!
02-06-2008, 02:10 PM
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[QUOTE=AtlBlkZ06;1563975823]* Low profile Sears jack to lift up the rear.
The lint-brush solution sounds promising but how well does it clean?
The lint brush thing works great. You're able to get the red calipers and the wheel drums spotless without taking the wheels off. Personally I use Powerized Windex for the task. I've used other wheel cleaners specifically for aluminum wheels but it doesn't work as well. (The wheel cleaner solution will "sling" off the disks afterwards and dirty up the inner tub area) I've found that the "powerized' windex is way way better then the regular stuff. Not sure why but it works great, I buy mine at Home Depot.
The lint-brush solution sounds promising but how well does it clean?
The lint brush thing works great. You're able to get the red calipers and the wheel drums spotless without taking the wheels off. Personally I use Powerized Windex for the task. I've used other wheel cleaners specifically for aluminum wheels but it doesn't work as well. (The wheel cleaner solution will "sling" off the disks afterwards and dirty up the inner tub area) I've found that the "powerized' windex is way way better then the regular stuff. Not sure why but it works great, I buy mine at Home Depot.
02-06-2008, 11:19 PM
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CR-Spotless deionized water system for washing the car. Best detailing investment I've ever made! Lose the blade for drying, substitute waffle weave microfiber towels lightly pulled across the surface - no hand pressure. Compressed air for blowing water out of all the places it hides.
02-07-2008, 05:32 PM
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After looking at the Craftsman tool catalog, they show 30, 32, 35, 36, but no 33 or 34 mm socket. I assume a 1-5/16" (33.3mm) or 1-3/8" (34.9mm) would also work?
02-07-2008, 07:10 PM
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Burning Brakes
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The socket I bought is a 34mm and fits the GM Part # 10257766 perfectly. I also wasted a trip to Sears only to be left empty handed.
Perhaps someone can verify that the old style is 33mm?
02-07-2008, 07:21 PM
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02-08-2008, 08:10 PM
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...on axle nuts I have an '08 with a mid-Dec TPW and it still has 33mm axle nuts.
02-08-2008, 08:27 PM
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Neither Craftsman, nor Snap-On show 33mm or 34mm sockets available online. Who sells them?
02-08-2008, 08:54 PM
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02-09-2008, 10:59 AM
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