5 point Torx bits for airbags found!

lofty · 25-09-2009, 03:30 PM

In the current Autobarn catalogue, # RT9728. $19.99.

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**Peuty** · 25-09-2009, 03:39 PM

Very handy. Nice find.

T3man · 25-09-2009, 06:01 PM

Didn't know they were lost. LOL. But glad you found them anyhow ...

**PepeLePew** · 26-09-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by T3man

Didn't know they were lost. LOL. But glad you found them anyhow ...

I Concur! I have a few sets sitting around Ive collected over time Are they hard to find? Wasnt aware of it.

lofty · 26-09-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

Are they hard to find?

For me, yes. Kept getting blank looks. Maybe I went to the wrong places...

ronwest · 26-09-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lofty

For me, yes. Kept getting blank looks. Maybe I went to the wrong places...

I went to the same places ;)

Couldn't get them locally for love nor money.

Bought my set off ebay.

xr6turbo2005 · 26-09-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

I Concur! I have a few sets sitting around Ive collected over time Are they hard to find? Wasnt aware of it.

are you sure you have the 5 point bits or 6 point. most i think are 6 pt.

i went to autobarn today, didnt have them and not in current catalouge !!

ronwest · 26-09-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by xr6turbo2005

are you sure you have the 5 point bits or 6 point. most i think are 6 pt.

Yeah, up here at least Bunnings have never carried the 5 point torx.

When I decided to replace my steering wheel I bought my first ever set of torx from Bunnings. Unfortunately, being six point they didn't work on the airbag, lol, but I have used them on various jobs since.

Whilst we're on the subject of handy bits, Dick Smiths sells a kit (100+ pcs) of all manner of Phillips, slot, torx (6 point), anti-theft etc bits for around $30. Very handy kit.

ohzone · 26-09-2009, 08:37 AM

Great find, it's a bugger to remove the airbag without them!

**PepeLePew** · 26-09-2009, 11:37 AM

Interesting....I know Ive bought from Bunnings in the past. Even Mitre 10....but I've found the same void in auto stores. 'Torx? Wassat?'

Chippar · 26-09-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lofty

In the current Autobarn catalogue, # RT9728. $19.99.

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Thanks for the heads up Lofty, however I also checked the new online catalogue and could'nt find them. Maybe the catalogue you have, is for a particular store in your area. :eclipsee_

BJ · 26-09-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lofty

In the current Autobarn catalogue, # RT9728. $19.99.

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Total Tools, belic and Snap on all have the 5 point torx sets.

T3man · 26-09-2009, 12:34 PM

I wasn't aware there was such an issue getting them. You just ask for Tamper Torx bits. If the sales assistant doesn't know what they are then I suppose you have to try another store. After informing the manager he has a dunce working for him! LOL.

ronwest · 26-09-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by T3man

I wasn't aware there was such an issue getting them. You just ask for Tamper Torx bits. If the sales assistant doesn't know what they are then I suppose you have to try another store. After informing the manager he has a dunce working for him! LOL.

I thought that the "tamper" or "security" epithet referred to the post that stands in the centre of a torx head (however many points)?

The 5 point torx are "Torx-Plus"

xr6turbo2005 · 26-09-2009, 04:03 PM

[QUOTE=ronwest]I thought that the "tamper" or "security" epithet referred to the post that stands in the centre of a torx head (however many points)?
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i think that is correct. i did notice two similar sets of torx wrenches at autobarn this morning. one was tamerproof set which had the hollow in the middle of the head.

T3man · 30-09-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ronwest

I thought that the "tamper" or "security" epithet referred to the post that stands in the centre of a torx head (however many points)?

The 5 point torx are "Torx-Plus"

Oh yeah ... my bad ... I think you are correct. I knew what I meant LOL.

**PepeLePew** · 26-09-2009, 01:01 PM

I have both types of bits. I think I've only ever went out to get Torx bits ALONE once, the rest Ive collected as parts of small sets. If you cant get the Torx bits alone, take a peek in some of those sets.

I only found out I had them when I went to change my steering wheel over

peterban · 30-09-2009, 07:32 PM

I also looked in the catalogue and no sign of these.
I went to autobarn at Frankston and they don't sell them!!!

lofty · 30-09-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by peterban

I also looked in the catalogue and no sign of these.
I went to autobarn at Frankston and they don't sell them!!!

I'm sorry some people have not been able to get them. I guess stores must differ between states. It wasn't in stock, I had to ask them for it and they had to 'do a buy-in'. Below is an image of the catalogue. It's on the front page. If that doesn't help, several other sources have now come to light.

xr6turbo2005 · 30-09-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lofty

Below is an image of the catalogue. It's on the front page. If that doesn't help, several other sources have now come to light.

that would be a catalogue from teng toolsnot autobarn, but least its cleared up the matter

NC1183 · 30-09-2009, 10:08 PM

I got mine from Repco Moree, they are a SP Tools retailer and SP do a set with them in it, $37 for a 50piece set

lofty · 02-10-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xr6turbo2005

that would be a catalogue from teng toolsnot autobarn, but least its cleared up the matter

You are correct. I am a Norbert. Apols for time wasted.

last fairlane · 03-10-2009, 09:20 AM

Hy there I changed the wheel on my AU series one Fairmont to an EL one
anyway I couldnt undo the Torx bolts so I improvised I took to it with a 4 inch grinder I cut away the plastic surround and then cut a slot in the bolts and used a "watchmaker" screw driver the big screw driver and then replaced the bolts with mud guard 10 mm bolts just like the EL and then the plastic cover
saved me a lot of hassle
and also thenext time I have to remove the wheel it will only need a 10mm socket
thanks John

POELWYK · 30-09-2009, 11:31 PM

where would be the best place to pickup a good set Includeing the BIG ones for the Seats and stuff

needaXYGT · 05-10-2009, 11:41 PM

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Didn't know they were lost. LOL. But glad you found them anyhow ...

umm, yeh i agree
any good tool store sells them!

frd906 · 13-11-2009, 10:51 PM

im after a set of these, would a trade tool place stock these or is it easier to go repco or super cheap,

NC1183 · 13-11-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by frd906

im after a set of these, would a trade tool place stock these or is it easier to go repco or super cheap,

Have you bothered to read the last page?

gayakd · 10-03-2010, 05:05 PM

11 Piece 5-Point Torx Bit Set

Suits late model Ford Vehicles and many other applications.

Set Includes:
Bits: TXP10, TXP15, TXP20, TXP25, TXP27, TXP30, TXP40, TXP45, TXP50
1/4” Square drive x 1/4” Hex Socket Adaptor & Bit Holder

Details

Stock No# RT9728
RRP Price: $16.90
including GST

http://www.tengtools.com.au/11pce-5pt-torx-bit-set.html

frd906 · 10-03-2010, 10:12 PM

bit of a old thread

illusivedreams · 11-03-2010, 01:12 PM

t45 t50 bits dont come in alot of sets so i suggest keeping en eye out you will need them for seat belts and seats and so on.