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Where do I find the correct Porsche Socket / Bit Set?

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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Where do I find the correct Porsche Socket / Bit Set?

Did a search on a few forums and even online and all I can find is an $80 set.

I have the star bits but the don't seem to be the exact same fit as the Porsche bolts and I have started to strip a bolt and had to stop.

Anyone have a link to an inexpensive kit?

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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Think I found it.

Is it just a 12pt spline set?
 
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It is called Metric for the common bolts, and they also use Torx. You can find most of it at Canadian Tire
 
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Sorry I should have clarified.

I'm looking for the Torx set I guess.

This is probably close to what I have and they are not the exact size as the Porsche bolts. Maybe the kit I have isn't quite as large as this one and I'm in between sizes. Hm...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

There is also this one for $80...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AST-Assenmac...52ce37&vxp=mtr
 
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I have a kit from Canadian Tire, and a reverse Torx Kit from Lordco (not sure if they are in GTA). I haven't had a need for more then the ones found in the kit.
 
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I will pick a set up on the way home and see how it goes...

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I will pick a set up on the way home and see how it goes...

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I do find that Canadian Tire stuff changes a lot, so you never know what you will find in your local store. Also get a set of the reverse torx if you can, they are needed from time to time.
 
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Will do!
 
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you need a set of 6 pt torx and 12 pt torx, sears or ebay
 
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