Hi im new to F2's. Just looking for a bit of advise! I need to stock up on tools, is there any recommended tools that will be used very often, maybe like a vague list of all tools that i will most probably need? Just want to be prepared. Also what guages to people run in their cars? e.g. oil temp?

Thanks People

Peter

i use a recall tacho (rev counter) and water temp and oil pressure guages.

As for tools, well my tool kit consists of one small, one medium sized and one huge sized hammers!

They seem to help out on every job. You can even throw them at people when you gain knuckle rash!

Sounds bout right for you richy, doubt ya can even lift a sledge hammer let alone throw it haha.
Tools wise an Impact gun for wheels etc comes in handy as richy and many others will testify to.
Vague list eh
Spanners and sockets ranging in both imperial and metric, 2 hammers usefull for getting snapped halfshafts out. Screwdrivers obviously, and like richy states a sledge hammer is good for knocking out bent bumpers etc.
All depends on your budget really but most meetings someone is always willing to help out or lend ya what ya need. ie welders, grinders etc

Oil pressure (and a BIG pressure warning light)
Water Temp
RPM
Maybe a shiftlight if that's your thing.

You won't have enough time to use much else!

Tools, mmm. Shiny, shiny tools.

Nothing that specialised to be honest. Good quality spanners and sockets in the sizes you need for repairs - it's useful to have 2-3 of the common sizes.

Big sledge for fine tuning.

Accurate pressure gauge - no need to spend a fortune on Longacre kit, a basic PCL "pencil" type is as accurate as anything out there.

Ok thats great!! Impact gun, where can i get one of these from? going to break the wallet? Presume demontweeks? and for the guages?

Thanks

Rich bought one off ebay which does the job, 18v only bout 50 quid but he'll tell ya better.
Oh and a jack and axle stands mate, but gauranteed no matter how much ya take you'll always forget the one tool you need. Or the one time you dont take it you'll need it.
A foot pump or small tyre compressor aswell as the obvious ie every tool ya need for the bits that fit ya car like the big allen key that fits ya hubs etc. Tie straps or cable ties always come in handy.
hope this helps mate.

3 very important and often overlooked tools are: Tape measure, "c" spanner and tyre pressure guage. Obviously there are a lot of other things you will need, but trust me, you will wish you had them

i bought two impact guns from a seller off ebay called debbiestools. she has a ebay shop selling cordless gringers and impact wrenches etc.

i think mine where about £45. it is the 24volt and does exactly the same thing as your very expensive snap on models.

If you are going to buy snap on because there a "tool for life" i would read the small print 1st. Electric tools etc are only valid for 12 months not a life!!

you can pick um up on ebay for £40-£70 and they un-do wheel nuts etc.

i have also just bought a tappet adjuster tool only about £3. saves taking the carb off.

other than that ask santa nicley and he might bring you some

Don't forget a good funnel for putting your octane booster in and i also find a good quality 4" paint brush comes in handy for applying tyre softener.

You still applying tyre softener to your Yoko's ???

Try Halfords Professional Socket Sets.
Lifetime guarantee and cheap enough to lose in the pits.

Ok thanks guys!! Guess im guna need a lot, and a deep wallet and 3 trailers to carry everything hahaha!! Ill have a look a my budget and buy accordingly from there! Thanks a lot guys!!

OK, I've a spare 5 mins, I'm going to try and list everything that gets carried here, and this nothing compared to some!

Tools-
Fairly Std. toolset - multiples of 17s and 19s, club hammer, screwdrivers, allen keys, etc. Look at every tool you use when in the workshop, and make sure you have one with you.
Spanner big enough for rack locknuts.
Stilson wrench.
Sledge hammer.
Jack
Pressure gauge

Electrics -
Multimeter
Spare plug leads, coil, dizzy cap, sparkplugs, ignition box
Cable
Cable ties
Crimp Connectors
Insulating tape
Cutters and crimp tools
(scouring eBay for a good timing light)

Spares -
Jerrycan fuel
Jerrycan water
5L Engine oil
5L Gear oil
Hubs
Coilovers
Lower arms
Balljoints
Fanbelt
Brake flexi hose.
Rose joints all sizes
Steering arms and rack
Halfshafts
Diff
Propshaft
Front and rear bumpers
Assorted bolts and nuts

Safety -
Harness
Overalls
Gloves
Helmet
Neck brace
Head restraint net

Wheels and tyres -
1 set wet, 1 set dry, various spares.
Inner tubes.
Puncture repair kit.
Wheelnuts.
Air pump.

Oddities -
Fire extinguisher
Ratchet straps
Gaffer tape
Hand cleaner
Rags
Waterproofs
Notebook and pen
Licence
Cash and cards
Spare keys, given to someone else and never left in the van.

Unless you've got a van specifically for the job, pack all this into sturdy, stacking boxes to keep it organised.

I think that's the lot. (if I think of owt else I'll edit it more)

Thats great thanx, thats given me a good insight into what ill need and what ill need to take to meetings as well!! Ill have to print off the list and use it as a check list!

Best method to keep it right is to always put each item in the same box, and then you can check the boxes at your leisure, and when you need to load up you just have to make sure all the boxes are in.

A list of what is in each box, written on it with permanent marker, is a good way to keep it all straight.

If you're just starting out the chances of having everything you need\want\can afford, is probably nil! So, pick the things you really need and save up for the niceties. Battery-powered impact wrenches are nice, but a wheelbrace works and costs under a £5.

The Halfords Professional tools are pretty good value - maybe not the world's finest, but plenty good enough and they have a lifetime warranty, so if you manage to break a spanner or socket, just take it back and get a new one. Only thing not covered is ratchet mechanisms, which is fair enough really.