Have an idea I've seen on other forums for DIY jobs

JCtx · 01-11-2011, 05:19 PM

Forum members pitch in (say, $5 each), and the forum (a 'moderator') buys the special tools according to a list developed by all contributing members (and yes, something can be left for the forum). Then the tools are bought in descending order until money runs out. And members pay shipping both ways to borrow the tools, leaving a deposit in paypal or something like that.

Maybe it's too much trouble for the few of us who like to work on our cars, but it's always nice to borrow tools that would probably be used just once, and too expensive to justify buying. Tools like the spark plug puller and others. Let's see what you think. Take care.

FruitCake · 01-11-2011, 11:56 PM

Did it once for the RTAB remover tool on M3Forum. Just paid for shipping to the next person and it worked out great.

AMPowerJ · 01-26-2011, 03:51 PM

I'm in.

JCtx · 01-26-2011, 04:11 PM

Forgot about this thread

. I guess there aren't enough of us who like to work on our cars

. It's understandable, as maintenance is included in the purchase price of the car. But I'll continue to do all maintenance on my car, special tools be damned

. Even the spark plugs can be changed without any special tools; it just takes a bit more effort. Fine with me

. Take care folks, and thanks for pitching in.

LateBraking · 01-26-2011, 04:21 PM

^I think it was just poor exposure for this thread....I never came across this thread until today, but I would pitch in for this idea.

1sikbmr · 01-26-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

^I think it was just poor exposure for this thread....I never came across this thread until today, but I would pitch in for this idea.

never noticed it... Im in...

01-11-2011, 05:19 PM	#1
JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Have an idea I've seen on other forums for DIY jobs Forum members pitch in (say, $5 each), and the forum (a 'moderator') buys the special tools according to a list developed by all contributing members (and yes, something can be left for the forum). Then the tools are bought in descending order until money runs out. And members pay shipping both ways to borrow the tools, leaving a deposit in paypal or something like that. Maybe it's too much trouble for the few of us who like to work on our cars, but it's always nice to borrow tools that would probably be used just once, and too expensive to justify buying. Tools like the spark plug puller and others. Let's see what you think. Take care.
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FruitCake Banned 88 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	Did it once for the RTAB remover tool on M3Forum. Just paid for shipping to the next person and it worked out great.
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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 416 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	I'm in. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Forgot about this thread . I guess there aren't enough of us who like to work on our cars . It's understandable, as maintenance is included in the purchase price of the car. But I'll continue to do all maintenance on my car, special tools be damned . Even the spark plugs can be changed without any special tools; it just takes a bit more effort. Fine with me . Take care folks, and thanks for pitching in.
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01-26-2011, 04:21 PM	#5
LateBraking Brigadier General 326 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	^I think it was just poor exposure for this thread....I never came across this thread until today, but I would pitch in for this idea. Last edited by LateBraking; 01-26-2011 at 04:34 PM..
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