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I would say for starters Husky from Home Depot, Craftsman from Sears are ok for starters, for me, I'm moving up to Snap On kind of tools(don't worry about it, you are not up to that yet, lol)
and keep in mind if you're going to work on Japanese/German cars, get a METRIC set, if Domestic/American, get SAE set.
and keep in mind if you're going to work on Japanese/German cars, get a METRIC set, if Domestic/American, get SAE set.
And yes about the Metric. I've seen so many guys using the wrong tools on the wrong parts!
The writer of the book drives an RX-7. Is that what you mean by biased
I think every RX-8 should come with a copy of that book in addition to the owner's manual. And yes, I didn't have to buy my copy 'cause that was a better way to teach a noob
I had a nice set of Snap On that I ended up selling a few years ago because I was so broke and needed the $$$. What a great mistake. Should have never sold those tools. Now I just have a basic Craftsman set, LOL. Not the same like Snap On but way better than whatever Home Depot and Lowe's sell.
And yes about the Metric. I've seen so many guys using the wrong tools on the wrong parts!
what noob?
The writer of the book drives an RX-7. Is that what you mean by biased
I think every RX-8 should come with a copy of that book in addition to the owner's manual. And yes, I didn't have to buy my copy 'cause that was a better way to teach a noob
And yes about the Metric. I've seen so many guys using the wrong tools on the wrong parts!
what noob?
The writer of the book drives an RX-7. Is that what you mean by biased
I think every RX-8 should come with a copy of that book in addition to the owner's manual. And yes, I didn't have to buy my copy 'cause that was a better way to teach a noob
talking about like seals to use, some brands, stuff like that
not that it's wrong or anything, everybody has their own preference. just saying
it's a good book.
<---- this guy is still not happy that he had to PAY for the book
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Mark wrote it. 4 of us just proof read and corrected a few things. I was focused on mostly technical things and didn't even see half of the book until it was done. He talked to many people so their bias probably is a bit prevalent throughout.
In regards to seals I'm bias too. I feel that if you can't afford Ianetti ceramics, you should only use Mazda seals. I won't touch the rest. That's just me though. Other people use different seals and like them just fine.
In regards to seals I'm bias too. I feel that if you can't afford Ianetti ceramics, you should only use Mazda seals. I won't touch the rest. That's just me though. Other people use different seals and like them just fine.
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I see. That makes a lot of sense.
BTW, your opinion on seals seems similar to Mark's opinion.
Now that I think about it, I feel the book is pretty well balanced. Sure, somebody might prefer one brand or manufacturer over the other; but hey, people talk based on the things they have experience with.
To mention one basic example that the book is well balanced, on the chapter about oil and lubrication, I like how the author presents the issue of Pre-mixing from a variety of angles. He doesn't swear by it like many people here do. Rather, he shows both the pros and cons, allowing the reader to make his/her own decision. But he could have easily said, 'yes you should pre-mix and this is the brand of oil you should buy.'
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Mark wrote it. 4 of us just proof read and corrected a few things. I was focused on mostly technical things and didn't even see half of the book until it was done. He talked to many people so their bias probably is a bit prevalent throughout.
In regards to seals I'm bias too. I feel that if you can't afford Ianetti ceramics, you should only use Mazda seals. I won't touch the rest. That's just me though. Other people use different seals and like them just fine.
In regards to seals I'm bias too. I feel that if you can't afford Ianetti ceramics, you should only use Mazda seals. I won't touch the rest. That's just me though. Other people use different seals and like them just fine.
BTW, your opinion on seals seems similar to Mark's opinion.
Now that I think about it, I feel the book is pretty well balanced. Sure, somebody might prefer one brand or manufacturer over the other; but hey, people talk based on the things they have experience with.
To mention one basic example that the book is well balanced, on the chapter about oil and lubrication, I like how the author presents the issue of Pre-mixing from a variety of angles. He doesn't swear by it like many people here do. Rather, he shows both the pros and cons, allowing the reader to make his/her own decision. But he could have easily said, 'yes you should pre-mix and this is the brand of oil you should buy.'
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