[cdrew11]

I love my snap-on tools just like anyone else. I really, really do. I obtained my first set through my technical school and they were probably the nicest tools I’ve owned prior to that. I’m still not quite sure what I paid for them, but I figure for my starter set it couldn’t have been too much. Still, after spending a year with that basic set, I don’t feel like I need anymore then I have at the current moment.

Additionally, at my school they made it a point to mention that tantalizing 50% off discount which I don’t nessecarily agree with. On one hand it worked out in my case because throughout my course I lost a few sockets and a wrench which would’ve cost me double to replace. However, it does put a lot of unsuspecting students in that buyer’s mindset to puchase as many tools as they can while they have a deal they can’t pass up and I don’t normally agree with that. Not to mention that the snap-on dealer at the school approves everyone for Snap-On credit regardless of weather they can afford the tools or not, and I think that’s dirty on Snap-on’s behalf. Even with the 50% discount Snap-On tools can’t even touch the price of your everyday Craftsman, and if s Craftsman tool can tough it out even half as much as a Snap-On tool you’re still saving money.

Furthermore, I got a lot of advice from the instructors who’ve spent 15+ years in the field about purchasing tools, and they all agree that Snap-On makes a great tool, but there are just some cases where it’s impractical to spend that kind of money on tools. Of course everyone has their own brand preferences. One of the most expericenced instructors there (Who had 40+ years in the field) Used craftsman throughout his whole career, in part because as he said “I prefer to keep my money in my pocket instead of someone else’s”. I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy Snap-On, but for anyone else going into a technical school, spend your money wisely and don’t purchase what you can’t afford.

Having just finished up my 15 month course though, I’ve come to the realization that I just can’t afford Snap-On tools. All my money is soon going to be going to gas, paying bills, loans, and more loans so I’ll be taking the craftsman route and trying to find ways to stretch whatever budget I can come up with. Buy the best you can afford, but don’t buy it unless you need it.

[cdrew11]

I love the idea of tool shadowing. I’m sure given enough time I could probably get away with doing it for cheap.

TexasCoder:
I watched your video on the tool chest, and it helped clear a lot questions I’ve had about it. I’m sure I had one of those 20% off deals in my e-mails somewhere too but I’ll be picking one up in the future I’m sure.

Also in regards to my profile pic that would be my Dodge Stealth R/T. I could upload more photos in time, but I no longer have it anymore. I loved driving it though. It was the non-turbo’d R/T model but it was an absolute joy to drive. I’ll probably have another one in time for sure though.

[cdrew11]

TexasCoder, How’s that US General box treating you? I’ve been thinking of picking one up seeing as I need a good sized chest, but the price makes me a little bit Iffy on the quality.

[cdrew11]

You can try this resource if you like:

[url=http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/:30q6jz6f]http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/

I[/url]f you can isolate the code, you might be able to get some help 🙂

[cdrew11]

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I[/url] hope I got you the right one’s here. These are for a 99 Tahoe. Notice that the page with the turn signals starts with C104 at the top. You need the other page which shows you the power distribution to that particular connector.

Hope this helps

~Drew

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