What are your opinions on this IMPACT?

1BAD89 · 02-14-2002, 02:21 PM

I'm ready to buy a powerful impact, this is the one that I have had my eye on for a while now, I like the way it looks, the specs look great also, I was just wondering what everyone else thought of it, and if anyone had any experience with it before I bought it, reliability, etc....and what about their impact sockets? They are priced REALLY cheap, kinda makes me wonder. Well let me know, Thanks Justin.

Oh by the way, it's a Ingersoll-Rand, just in case you didn't know the symbol. Also what do you think of their air ratchets?

95mustanggt · 02-14-2002, 02:30 PM

Well my opinion is completely bias as I work for Ingersoll-Rand

(Rock Drilling Division)

We make great air tools. Even if I bought one direct from my tool division I would be saving less than 30% on that price of $199. So that is a great price.

Don't forget to get your IR air compressor too

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Coupe Devil · 02-14-2002, 02:31 PM

Who are you gettin it from. We get our tools from Snap-on so if it breaks they fix it. We even get our IR tools from them. We have two of those 3/8 IR impacts that have more power than any 1/2 drive we've found other than the IR one. They are all black with a red power selector on the back. They're bad little guns. I'd suggest gettin one of these instead unless your needing the 1/2 drive.

Brad

95mustanggt · 02-14-2002, 02:33 PM

Oh and we are the world leader in air products (air tools and compressors). So if we do sell crap, we sell a whole lot of it to people over and over again

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drudis · 02-14-2002, 03:19 PM

I use a Sears Craftsman. Had the el-cheapos, and gave that one away.
I would be concerned about "faster" than other impacts. I wouldnt mind having the power, without the speed.

Coupe Devil · 02-14-2002, 03:34 PM

I am also bias to IR stuff. There was a plant in my hometown for over 20 years tha built air compressors. They closed it last year for some stupid reason. The 2000 year produced more compressors than anyyear ever before for this facility and they had to turn some customers away. They only produced larger compressors which many ofwent overseas but there was a huge workforce that lost jobs here. But I still buy the tools

And that ad says "Sounds just like the impacts used by Nascar".

So who cares what it sounds like as long as it does the job. I prefer Snap-on tools but to each his own. And them things are high to.

Brad

89LXFLEA · 02-14-2002, 03:44 PM

9 OUT OF 10 of the guys in
the shop here use IR I have
an IR at home as well as a
crafstman and a chicago pnumatic
the IR is the one i use most the
others dont have 1/2 the power
of the IR. Well hoped I was of
some help

FLEA

95mustanggt · 02-14-2002, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pony_power_90
There was a plant in my hometown for over 20 years tha built air compressors. They closed it last year for some stupid reason. The 2000 year produced more compressors than anyyear ever before for this facility and they had to turn some customers away. They only produced larger compressors which many ofwent overseas but there was a huge workforce that lost jobs here

As with many large company's, I often wonder why decisions are made they way they are, they never seem to make any sense. I have made several recommendations, but many times the company goes the other way. But what do I know, I'm just middle management

1BAD89 · 02-14-2002, 07:02 PM

It has 625 ft-lbs. of torque max, that is MASSIVE torque, alot more than most people would ever need.

Unit 5302 · 02-14-2002, 08:38 PM

The Federal Express mechanics working on the big stuff can't afford to mess around with their tools. The guys I know use Snap On everything.... except for the Ingersoll Rand impact gun. My dad also has a set of Ingersoll Rand wrenches from a long while back. They are nothing short of excellent, trust me, we've put them through torture.

PKRWUD · 02-14-2002, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1BAD89
It has 625 ft-lbs. of torque max, that is MASSIVE torque, alot more than most people would ever need.

IR sent me a questionaire a while back asking if I'd buy a gun like that. They ended up sending me a Thunder Gun T-shirt as their way of saying thanks. I told them I wouldn't buy one unless my other gun broke. My "other" gun is an IR 2131, supposedly the strongest 1/2" impact made, although I think it's specs max out at 600 ft.lbs. of torque. I love my 2131, but I haven't tried the Thunder Gun yet. I'm sure it's quality is the same as the 2131. The pros of the 2131 are it's superior strength and reduced weight. Very comfortable. Incredible power. Keep in mind that an impact gun is only as strong as the air compressor feeding it. If you get it, keep me posted with your impressions of it!

Crazy Horse GT · 02-15-2002, 01:47 AM

1BAD89 IR RULES IN THE IMPACT WORLD, sorry about the caps, that is massive foot lbs for that price, tell them to send me a copy of that offer you cant go wrong for that price, you better snatch that bad boy while you can,no doubt,l8ter ,marty.

1BAD89 · 02-15-2002, 10:05 AM

Thanks everyone.

I think I'm going to order it today.

02-14-2002, 02:30 PM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Well my opinion is completely bias as I work for Ingersoll-Rand (Rock Drilling Division) We make great air tools. Even if I bought one direct from my tool division I would be saving less than 30% on that price of $199. So that is a great price. Don't forget to get your IR air compressor too . __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

02-14-2002, 02:31 PM	#3
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Who are you gettin it from. We get our tools from Snap-on so if it breaks they fix it. We even get our IR tools from them. We have two of those 3/8 IR impacts that have more power than any 1/2 drive we've found other than the IR one. They are all black with a red power selector on the back. They're bad little guns. I'd suggest gettin one of these instead unless your needing the 1/2 drive. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-14-2002, 02:33 PM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Oh and we are the world leader in air products (air tools and compressors). So if we do sell crap, we sell a whole lot of it to people over and over again . __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

02-14-2002, 03:19 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I use a Sears Craftsman. Had the el-cheapos, and gave that one away. I would be concerned about "faster" than other impacts. I wouldnt mind having the power, without the speed. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

02-14-2002, 03:34 PM	#6
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I am also bias to IR stuff. There was a plant in my hometown for over 20 years tha built air compressors. They closed it last year for some stupid reason. The 2000 year produced more compressors than anyyear ever before for this facility and they had to turn some customers away. They only produced larger compressors which many ofwent overseas but there was a huge workforce that lost jobs here. But I still buy the tools And that ad says "Sounds just like the impacts used by Nascar". So who cares what it sounds like as long as it does the job. I prefer Snap-on tools but to each his own. And them things are high to. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-14-2002, 03:44 PM	#7
89LXFLEA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: KENNER,LA Posts: 200	IR AIR TOOLS 9 OUT OF 10 of the guys in the shop here use IR I have an IR at home as well as a crafstman and a chicago pnumatic the IR is the one i use most the others dont have 1/2 the power of the IR. Well hoped I was of some help FLEA __________________ 89LX 302 C4 4:10GEAR X CAM,GT40 IRON HEADS,PERFORMER RPM 650 HOLLEY NO STALL YET, GRIFFEN RADIATOR,MAC EQUAL LENGTH SHORTIES,H-PIPE,PRO DUMPS NOW IT IS A LITTLE FASTER AT 12.94@106.38 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER # 47

02-14-2002, 07:02 PM	#9
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	It has 625 ft-lbs. of torque max, that is MASSIVE torque, alot more than most people would ever need.

02-14-2002, 08:38 PM	#10
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The Federal Express mechanics working on the big stuff can't afford to mess around with their tools. The guys I know use Snap On everything.... except for the Ingersoll Rand impact gun. My dad also has a set of Ingersoll Rand wrenches from a long while back. They are nothing short of excellent, trust me, we've put them through torture.

02-15-2002, 01:47 AM	#12
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	1BAD89 IR RULES IN THE IMPACT WORLD, sorry about the caps, that is massive foot lbs for that price, tell them to send me a copy of that offer you cant go wrong for that price, you better snatch that bad boy while you can,no doubt,l8ter ,marty. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

02-15-2002, 10:05 AM	#13
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to order it today.

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