Crappy Screws/Screwdriver

joeNuggetz · #1 10-22-2003, 11:15 AM

Anyone else having problem stripping the hell out of the screws? I've been using the supplied screw driver thinking it's a perfect fit, but believe it or not, it sucks as most of you know.

I found a screw driver that works really well but it broke since it was old and dinky. I'm thinking maybe one of those smaller type of eyeglass screwdrivers would work really well. Maybe not that small, but you know the ones I mean.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

SerialKillinSam · #2 10-22-2003, 11:19 AM

i am using a full size screw driver with a poity tip and that works really well i stripped the screw for the antena with the suplied screw driver, i only use it when i have to find a small fit in places

Murcielago659 · #3 10-22-2003, 11:46 AM

Geez guys, you must be really manhandling your cars! I haven't had a problem with it yet.

SerialKillinSam · #4 10-22-2003, 12:01 PM

just get a soldering iron and resoder the wire i had to do that with the antenawire it just broke off so i went into our basment and got out my electronics soldering iron and fixed it in a few mintues. and about mishandling i dont think either one of us did i just think the first batch of anything made is made pourly but its all stuff that can be worked through and can people stop comparing these to mini-z's just wait a while these are brand new and with any thing new there are going to be problems i have faith in radio shack

Jimmi94se · #5 10-22-2003, 12:42 PM

Yea the screws strip out real easy, I don't know if I'll be able to get my spoiler out

but I found a full size screw driver and that does work the best so far...

Bad Company · #6 10-22-2003, 01:01 PM

The screwdriver that comes with the Xmods is a little too "pointed" IMO. You can try grinding some of the point down to get better contact. I personally use the screwdriver that came with a Modifiers kit I purchased, it fits perfectly.

Jimmi94se · #7 10-22-2003, 01:09 PM

Ha...you're right it does fit well. I had to dig mine out from the focus i bought about 2 weeks ago

joeNuggetz · #8 10-22-2003, 04:06 PM

Well, I found a screw driver set that works really well. Went over to Sears today to replace the screwdriver I was using that actually fit and worked well. I picked up a Craftsman 12 Piece Micro-Tech Precision Screwdriver Set. It has 3 small philips drivers and some others. So far, I think the smallest and the one next to the smallest phillips works the best. They are labled 45726, 45727 and 45728. #45726 and #45727 work the best so far. They have hardened tips so they are really good quality. Also, Sears sells 'em individually for like $2.50. I'm planning on doing some work on the cars tonight after work and I'll post the one that works the best.

Later
Nugz

Savior*insider · #9 10-22-2003, 04:48 PM

lol thats RS marketing for u, they give u the ****ty screwdriver but they also sell a tool kit for xmods that includes a good screwdriver. the one that comes with the starter kit is mainly just for assembeling the top. if u r gonna be a serious tuner then they expect that u will want the tool kit.

SerialKillinSam · #10 10-22-2003, 05:52 PM

yeah i want the tool kit and the bag but there no where to be found same with the balck civic body kit