Basic tools recomendations

pander5 · 10-11-2008, 08:30 AM

Not sure if this is the right forum but my questions is what you guys might recommend for a basic E92 DIY tool inventory. I have a 10 piece metric socket set and a small assortment of individual metric wrenches. Sears is having a 50% off sale this weekend and I want to complete an inventory of what I might need for various DIY projects on my ride.

Anything you guys can recommend for must have tools for our cars would be great.

Thanks for anything you can offer.

ngoni · 10-11-2008, 12:03 PM

You'll want some torx sockets- I've seen guides here calling for T10, 20, 25, 27, 30, 40, and 50. Also an extension for some of the more hard to get spaces.

pander5 · 10-11-2008, 06:48 PM

Thanks ngoni, appreciate it.

Barmats · 10-23-2008, 09:41 PM

Yes, definitely get a torx set. If you're changing your own wheels, you'll need a 17 mm deep socket and possibly a small extension as well.

FrankoQ · 10-24-2008, 05:24 AM

Torx screw drivers too.
halogen light
stands
a low profile lift
torque wrench

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ngoni New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BFE, AZ iTrader: (0)	You'll want some torx sockets- I've seen guides here calling for T10, 20, 25, 27, 30, 40, and 50. Also an extension for some of the more hard to get spaces.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks ngoni, appreciate it. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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10-23-2008, 09:41 PM	#4
Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Yes, definitely get a torx set. If you're changing your own wheels, you'll need a 17 mm deep socket and possibly a small extension as well.
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10-24-2008, 05:24 AM	#5
FrankoQ Deny everything 219 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Torx screw drivers too. halogen light stands a low profile lift torque wrench __________________ I need a drink
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