| Author | Message | ||
| Brad Smith (Smithbb)
New member Username: Smithbb Post Number: 11 Registered: 1-2003 |
Well here is the final update. My tools did arrive from Baum and everything is now in order. The kit delivered is different from the web description so be sure and call if you decide to purchase. To save a lengthy description i have included some pics. The tools are mfd by Stahlwille and as can be expected are of a good German design. The torque wrench is dual direction universal socket with a 1/2" square drive insert for maximum flexibility. The torque "multiplier" is a 3/4" x 1/2" drive conversion with offset to muscle the wheel nut. The socket is big and a good tight fit to avoid rounding. I'll be using this weekend Lord permitting so I can report back if anyone is interested. The set is about $350 and is a good addition to a mechanic's inventory. One caution, you only get one socket choice as part of the purchase. You can add others if you need. I have octagonal lug so the wing spinoff was not selected.     | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 447 Registered: 6-2002 |
Brad - have you received your spinoff tool? I am interested in a tool for the wing nut. Please let me know of your experience. Thanks. Jim Selevan Boxer BBi with wing nuts TR with octagonal nut. 365 GTC/4 with Octagonal nut. | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 443 Registered: 6-2002 |
Brad - please report on the kit when you receive it. I am interested in the same, but without a picture, it is hard to evaluate. I need both the 8-point socket and the wing-nut tool. Please let me know how they work. By the way, do you have a torque specification for the wing-nut on the 512 BBi? Thanks. Jim S. | ||
| Brad Smith (Smithbb)
New member Username: Smithbb Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2003 |
Steve My thanks to you as well. I contacted Baum and they are shipping the kit complete including torque wrench, torque multiplier, sockets etc for $350. Considering the factory wrench is $220 by itself, this is a great deal. Thanks for the lead. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1504 Registered: 1-2001 |
Baum Tools might be another source: http://www.baumtools.com/english/product_sheets/ferrari.html No picture but the description of their PN FR2905 seems right. | ||
| Brad Smith (Smithbb)
New member Username: Smithbb Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2003 |
Frank, thanks much. I've gotten some positive feedback on a comparable factory tool as well so I'll check both out. I think I just visited their site recently looking at SS lines but never checked out the tools. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1931 Registered: 9-2001 |
Stainless Steel Brakes, Inc. makes a combination torque wrench with an adaptor for both octagonal and three eared nuts. Call them at 716.759.8666. The part no. for the octagonal one is A2906. | ||
| Brad Smith (Smithbb)
New member Username: Smithbb Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2003 |
Anybody have a handle on spinoff tools for earlier testarossa's ('86)? Looking for a wrench and am getting no where. |