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Old 29-09-2008, 07:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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well after noticing that alot more manufacturers are using torx screws more often and the vag group use a triple square (xzn) bit i managed to source this bit of kit from amazon after alot of searching and personally think its a good price maybee usefull to a member on here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Exper...2710297&sr=1-1
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nice find.
yeah alot are using security bits as well its a pain when you want to do anything yourself
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Old 29-09-2008, 10:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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nice find.
yeah alot are using security bits as well its a pain when you want to do anything yourself
i discovered this the weekend mate i tried to undo the door lock bolts only to discover they are 8mm triple square bolts and the torx bits didnt fit properly then to search and find that snap-on want $6 + p&p just for the 1 8mm bit thats why i think this bit of kit is well worth the money
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yeah i think my security torx bits were around £9 for the set and that was with me getting vat free.
havent found the triple square bits what do they look like ?
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Old 29-09-2008, 11:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
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yeah i think my security torx bits were around £9 for the set and that was with me getting vat free.
havent found the triple square bits what do they look like ?
found this on wiki explains it better than i could
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Know what your on about now. thought they were spline sets. But going by the guide at the side you an see there a slight difference.
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Old 30-09-2008, 12:04 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Know what your on about now. thought they were spline sets. But going by the guide at the side you an see there a slight difference.
im guessing the spline bits will work but i dont have any of these either so i have ordered that set of amazon and as soon as they arrive i can get the door pannel off and see what needs replacing to get my window working again as i have tape holding my window up at the moment
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