Reddit mentions: The best star drive sockets

I know tools so here we go. Focusing on the extras, luxuries, and conveniences. If I don't specifically note a manufacturer/model I probably just grabbed the first Amazon link to make it clear what I'm talking about.

• 12v impact gun/electric ratchet. These are an awesome luxury for working on cars, much time spent turning ratchets will be saved. Also useful around the house for driving sheetrock screws. I like the Bosch PS41 for bang for the buck and Milwaukee M12 for the full 12v set (they have a ratchet, Bosch doesn't).
  
• Fucking magnet trays, how do they work?!
  
• Amazeballs stocking stuffers: finger bit adapters.
  
• Timing light
  
• Torque wrench
  
• Dremel. I have the cordless one because every Dremel I've ever broke has failed at the brushes and it has a BLDC but that's actually been a really useful feature for working on cars. Grab and go.
  
• 4.5" grinder. Pick your favorite color but you usually can't go wrong with yellow or red.
  
• Wobble extensions
  
• Hex and/or Torx bit set
  
• TS8000 MAP gas torch and bottle. I should've put this higher cause this is crazy useful and everyone needs one.
  
• Decent wire strippers
  
• Multimeter/DMM. There are various guides out there but I think there's an Extech that's a commonly recommended entry level DMM.
  
• If they're into old shit aka carburetors grab an ultrasonic cleaner.
  
• Flex head ratchet in your favorite size.
  
• Snap ring pliers

Get a socket and wrench set What I got

Get torx bits What I got

I got the Haynes Audi A4 book but everyone suggests the Bentley manual, I don't know which is better, I just know that the Haynes helps a bit and is ~100USD less expensive

Jack and Jack stands

35mm or 36mm socket for the oil filter. WIG

That ought to get you through a good chunk of work. Cost me ~200USD for that. Although I did get other things for the car like;

Triple square bits What I got

1/2in breaker bar

Sockets for the 1/2in breaker bar

Security bit set What I got ,Used it to replace a few sensors

Yeah, that's it. The extras ran me ~90usd more

Seems like a Torx Plus? only smaller?:

http://www.amazonsupply.com/otc-6191-square-drive-socket/dp/B000O846UI

Then there are these:

http://store.snapon.com/TORX-174-BIT-SOCKETS-C795503.aspx

Hope these help in some way. All the best in your quest.

I found two different socket sets by Neiko. One for XZN sockets and one for Torx sockets. Would you consider these good quality? They aren't terribly pricey and have gotten very good reviews it seems.

MK4 platform is very easy to work on and you will learn a lot. As far as specialized tools, a set of triple square (XZN) sockets is about it: link. They also use some hex and torx bits, but those aren't exactly specialty tools. If the car hasn't been maintained, expect to put about $1-2k into the suspension, and maybe another $1k into engine to bring it up to snuff. VCDS is nice to have, for $200 you get a dealer level scan tool.

They are called "safety torx" or "tamper proof torx".

Here is a set on Amazon.

Neiko 10073A Tamper Proof Torx Bit Socket Set, T8 – T60, S2 Steel | 13-Piece Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00078V7B6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JvfKBb8SEVS7Z

Not OP, but it looks like one of these sets https://amzn.to/2BLUt9B. Basically combined U-joint+socket so that there is less stack-up.

No, that's a socket set. While the ratchet/driver itself will be helpful, you need to buy a set of torx bits.

Something like:

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko%C2%AE-10071A-Torx-Bit-Socket/dp/B000J0TF6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465236822&sr=8-1&keywords=Torx

Good to know. I just got this cheapo set as I'm not going into the engine. Just for door fasteners and specifically this month to replace my low tone horn what died.

This may be removed by mods but its not an ad, There are far better sets out there. LEXIVON XZN Triple Square Spline... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6884DY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This one's cheap and handy to keep in my trunk for emergencies.

edit: horn not hor, that got dark.

One on the left looks like a torx bit set with a 3/8” drive.

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-8-Inch-Drive-Star-Socket/dp/B000K2IMI0

GEARWRENCH 80145 1/4" Drive 6-Point Socket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YKBH0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OCrwDbSM8VNPA buy 10 longs and 10 shallows and thank me later

5 point security torx tamper proof (something along those lines).

https://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools-5-POINT-TAMPER-SECURITY/dp/B0026WMIV4

This is a deep well socket.

https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-80310-Piece-4-Inch-Socket/dp/B000UH2QNM

For a bit more $$ you can buy a lot with a case that will cover anything you might encounter, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J0TF6G/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

five point star or torx tamper proof

http://www.amazon.com/Silverhill-Point-Tamper-Proof-Piece/dp/B002P4YCGM/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_1

http://www.amazon.com/Anytime-5-POINT-TAMPER-SECURITY-SOCKET/dp/B0026WMIV4/ref=pd_sim_hi_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YZ4CYJRVZGFDK8AQ6P9

http://www.amazon.com/Enkay-3033-33-Piece-Security-Insert/dp/B0009U6AB4/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_z

Here we gooooo!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I45Y8Q/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000P0TZ5G&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1GK1PEGVBH90WXJPVFS0

Perhaps people are behind on the times, but these are all quality brands and all of them equal or less than 10 dollars, and these links took me 23 seconds to find on google.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blackhawk-UW-519M-2-19mm-1-2-drive-6-point-Deep-Impact/182466494273?hash=item2a7bd9bf41:g:jXgAAOSwSlBYsFhS:sc:USPSFirstClass!55330!US!-1

https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2619-2-Inch-Impact-Socket/dp/B000GTFGJA/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0BJ8DESGBDX2CXNDAAFE

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/grey-pneumatic-3-8-drive-deep-metric-impact-socket-19mm-gre1019md/25962732-P?searchTerm=19mm+impact+socket

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SK-No-8939-19mm-3-8-Drive-Metric-Deep-6-Point-Impact-Socket/201423979961?epid=661899418&hash=item2ee5ce05b9:g:hA4AAOSwHjNV7tf3

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Williams-37719-1-2-Inch-Drive-Deep-Impact-Socket-6-Point-19mm/272926023280?epid=1437765266&hash=item3f8ba89e70:g:jG0AAOSw4PxaByxl

https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-84577N-Impact-Metric-Socket/dp/B01N3QFAE6

They’re called External Torx (sometimes abbreviated E-Torx).

https://www.amazon.com/CASOMAN-Female-TORX-Socket-External/dp/B07JFJD53J

Female Torx socket set. www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFJD53J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WTNEDb7CJTHYE

Actually, I think I just found it!

It's a female Torx bit I believe.

http://www.amazon.com/Anytime-Tools-FEMALE-E-TORX-SOCKET/dp/B000I45Y8Q

Common sizing in their primary market. I can’t think of having to ever use a 9 or 11 on an E46. Definitely 10, 12, 14, and 15.

That set with detents is nice if you hate losing nuts. I have [this](Wera 05003755001 8100 Sa All-in Zyklop Speed Ratchet Set, 1/4", HF, (Pack of 42) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B82MKJM) for around the house back when Amazon.de shipped to the US.