Automotive Specialty Tool LLC

10/14/2020

Does anyone have a CTA2241 seal remover for BMWs available to rent out? If so, list it on AST and make some cash!

10/06/2020

Let's talk tow / haul vehicles again...

Below is our beloved 2000 F250 7.3L diesel 2wd ZF6 manual long (8 ft) bed.

Now that I have two kiddos (to cart to track days, hehe), I still need to have the 8 ft bed and prefer reliable diesel, but need crew cab (bring kids), want 4x4 (bcoz lumberjacking), and like manual trans and reliability for $10k or less. Does this exist in a few options?

10/01/2020

All: we are considering getting one, possibly two Bendpak XPR-9S-LP lifts for the shop during this. Target vehicles will be 90s era Hondas and tow vehicles among other occasional clients.

Do any of you happen to have experience taking your cars to shops with these or using them yourself?

09/28/2020

We were busy little bees bushwhacking around the shop in preparation for the garage renovation. Stay tuned for updates.

We might have a real nice Christmas present this year!

09/04/2020

Big things happened today... we tore down most of the ceiling and got started on the rotted structural wall of the shop.

We managed to fill up the f250 to the brim and hope to get this load off tomorrow morning.

After all that, some grilled chicken sounded good, so we are rockin it!

08/29/2020

Bad news: structural wall of shop has water damage... :-(

Good news: we will be expanding to add another bay and possibly a loft office!

07/15/2020

I often get asked about when to move up from streetable track tires to R-comps. This article from NASA sums it up pretty well.

Q: When should I make the move from sticky street tires to race tires?   A: You should move from street tires to race tires when you can consistently drive each lap to the limit of grip and keep a smooth driving technique. Street tires don’t have nearly the same grip as race tires, and only […]

06/08/2020

Does anyone here happen to have a T90P-50-ALA bleeder tool?

We have a need locally here in maryland if you happen to have one for rent (or sitting around on the shelf).

We can walk you thru the listing process.

- Ramzi at AST

04/30/2020

To all of our awesome supporters: we want to let you know that we are literally being forced to increase the cost to you all for the service we provide, due to the increased cost paypal is charging us to enable deposit refunds.

We scoured the earth for better payment processors, but, at the end of the day, there was no better solution that worked with our business model.

We are working on clever ways to build the shopping cart costs such that the "hit" isn't as bad, but in any case, it will be higher than you're used to seeing.

Thanks, and we hope you are all staying safe and healthy with your families during this COVID 19 crisis.

- Ramzi at AST.

02/01/2020

Do any of our e46fanatics friends have this tool available to lend? This helps keep your timeserts on the straight and narrow during installation. Any and all input is appreciated.

Baum Tools Specialty Auto Tools B115000 CASE DRILLING FIXTURE - 6 CYLINDER [B115000] - Use to install Timesert inserts when the cylinder head bolt holes strip in the light alloy type engine case. Use with Timesert kit and inserts . Covers all 6 cylinder models from 1998 to 2005. Fits...

10/27/2019

Is there anyone in the Pearland, Tx area that has the honda crank pulley bolt tool? If so, please hit me up directly via text or phone call at 703-919-2786. Thanks, everyone.

Automotive Specialty Tool - rent automotive specialty tools for the automotive enthusiast

09/24/2019

This is why we write tech inspection forms... Thanks to all who are going to reputable shops and/or know how to prep their own car...

We hope to see y'all at nsxpo 2019 at summit point!

-Ramzi