I am upgrading my toolbox to cover any DYI needs for my Porkie 997.2.

Should i look into metric or SAE wrenches for example? What type are the bolts on our cars?

 

Metric, torx, and security torx. Lot of extension too.

 

Metric, of course. As for specific tools.. depends on what all you plan to do but a quick list would include:

- sockets (std and deep well - 8mm-20mm will cover almost all on car)
- security torx bit (the kind w/ the hole in the middle - though most in car are std. but why buy 2 sets)
- allen keys/bits

Those will cover most of basics except for bleeding brakes (11mm open box wrench - flared prefered).

 

Flex head Gear Wrenches are a nice addition. Not a necessity but pretty handy in a lot of spots.

 

I actually have a pretty decent toolbox because of my Lancer Evo, as I used to do certain work on my own...

I bought a set of moon shape rachet wrenches, a Torx set and the only thing I am missing I guess is the Porsche wrench for the oil filter...

Ultimately when I finish my garage I want to add an air compressor for air tools!

 

All I have seen is metric so far...

But are you talking "DIY wheel change" or "DIY engine rebuild"?

Caveat Emptor: Once you start, tools are a bottomless money pit...

I would suggest for starters:

- a set of regular or ratcheting wrenches (personally, these are the ones I seem to reach more most often)
- a set of flare nut wrenches (really helps if you don't want to round fasteners sometimes - like brake bleeders)
- 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ratchet/hex socket (I prefer six points) with both regular and deep sockets
- 3, 6, 12" extensions for 3/8 and 1/2, screwdriver extension for 1/4
- 3/8 to 1/2 and 1/2 to 3/8 converters and a universal joint for both 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2
- 3/8 Allen sockets
- 3/8 Torx sockets
- 3/8 External Torx sockets
- a 3/8 torque wrench
- a 1/2 breaker bar
- a 1/2 torque wrench
- the usual set of pliers (long nose, channel lock, square), hammers (metal and rubber/plastic), and screwdrivers, etc.

This is by no means complete but with that I can change wheels, brake pads & disks, exhaust, sway bars, pretty much the whole suspension, lower the sub frame, engine mounts, and a bunch of other stuff so far...

I have had good luck with Wiha and Gearwrench brands lately. I used to like Craftsman but they seem to have gone down in quality in the last 10 years. I can't really justify the Snapon, Matco, Facom prices but by all means go for it if you can.

Hope this helps,

T.

 

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Definitely simple things bc the car is under warranty. But definitely definitely wheels, oil changes, even my muffler delete I can definitely do.

Thanks for the input!