Schtuv Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 OK, so there's a lot of threads on here with people stripping their engines, installing ICE, bodykits, etc., so this isn't too impressive in comparison, but ... I've just replaced the dash-light-dimmer-doohickey on the supra, all one my ownsome I normally leave this sort of thing in the hands of people who know what they're doing, but figured I had a screwdriver, and some time of my hands. I did wonder if I could get the dash back in after unclipping it, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. The issue was that the odometer went off when my lights were on, and the dash lights were dim and unadjustable. All works now, though. Thanks go out to Ibrar for the doohickey, and Heckler for the pages at http://www.internetwork.org.uk/Dash%20Conversion/dashrem.htm. I'm tempted to change the lights and nosecone myself now, too. Any recommendations on a socket set to get for this? I hear that you need one with a universal joint to get to the nuts holding the lights on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I'd suggest getting a cheapy set from halfords, and then if/when the sockets snap, get the professional one and replace it. It is better than buying the expensive pro one straight away and ending up with 20 sockets you never normally use.. The lights are easy, it is a 10mm socket on a wiggly extension... I've got a wiggly here if you want to borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I got a socket 35 piece socket set, torque wrench and axle stands from machine mart. Good quality and well priced. http://www.machinemart.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thanks for the offer Pheonix but with the money I'll save on garage costs I think I'll invest in a set. Hopefully. You may get a pm on this one! Wallace9 - I'll check the site out ... depending on how eBay looks at the moment. Given that I'm thinking that if the nose and lights work my next job will be brakepads, I could probably do with a good set of tools. For now I'm sitting back with a vodka explaining to my girlfriend and cats (as I think my girlfriend's stopped listening) what an absolute uber-car-mechanic I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 The wiggly bit cost me something like £6 from EAS next to Morrisons, very handy place in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Well done fellah Always a buzz doing something yourself on the supra. They always need some little job or other anyway so a decent selection of tools is always useful. As well as a Ratchet set, combi spanners are really good and a screwdriver set. I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice from the 'proper' mechanics on the forum I'd invest in quality tools straight off as poor quality steel tools will just round off or not fit properly, frustrate the cr@p out of you and end up in the bin pretty quick Try Screwfix too....one of my favourite catalogues after machinemart Then you can start saving for your Snap-On set Happy tinkering Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Try Screwfix too....one of my favourite catalogues after machinemart You're not really the conventional girl type are you? I agree with the comments about decent tools - although you don't necessarily have to spend a fortune. I bought a decent halfords socket set (think it was about £70 at the time) and that was probably 15-20 years ago. I've never had any problems with it and used to maintain all my own bikes (although I'm too damned lazy now and will probably never use it again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 ive been a toyota tech for 14 years and best thing you can do is spend well on youre tools! without them you cant do diddly! get some cheeper stuff too something you wont mind hitting with a hammer as things sometimes need a gentle whack!!lol mac tools are a good alternative to snap-on but still a tad pricey then the facome range at halfords are also good all the tool names mentioned have a life-time warranty which is worth its price tag IMO if you get a torque wrench and you really should for wheels etc then get a real good one they last forever hope ive helped you mate;) alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 then the facome range at halfords are also good I think that might be what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 The tools they sell at Halfords are actually really good. Bit pricey sometimes, but the ratchet spanners they do are brilliant. They have good breaker bars too, and sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Thanks for the advice everyone - I'm off on an investigative shopping trip at lunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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