# VAG Nerds, help me out. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 15, 2017, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982 "2017-12-15T08:21:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/21 "2017-12-20T05:53:02Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > Strong fingers to pull out the coilpack out, having something to pry or pull them out helps and possibly a torx to remove the harness leading up to the coils. Wait, so they don’t have a bolt holding them on like other cars requiring something like a 10mm socket? (I’ve had a Subaru these past 6 years which requires a 10mm to remove them) I need to order a torx set as I don’t have any and have never needed them. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/22 "2017-12-20T06:09:34Z")
> [@yamba6](#): > > I need to order a torx set as I don’t have any and have never needed them. A good torx set will be very helpful for german cars 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/23 "2017-12-20T06:27:51Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > A good torx set will be very helpful for german cars 🙂 Any suggestions on a set to go with? I used to buy Craftsman but now that Sears is taking a shit I’m afraid of not having anywhere to take my broken tools back to other than shipping them back. Even if I can’t have a warranty like Craftsman, I’d love to find a nice set with a decent name. (Aside from Snap-On and Mac) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/24 "2017-12-20T06:55:35Z")
[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WK9I3O/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o03\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WK9I3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) ^ I ordered that and even though I haven’t done many repairs to my CC I’ve used it every time I have had to work on it. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/25 "2017-12-20T07:04:45Z")
I have the long version of those Neiko triple square (XZN) bits for doing axles, they are great and I wouldnt hesitate to buy them again. They likely have a torx set as well. Both would be handy if you plan on getting a VW. Likely you’d use torx way more than the triple square though. Dan - - - Updated - - - @JayS what are you using XZN for on the CC? Ive only run into them for my GTI seats so far. I loosen them every year when I put my spare OE carpet over the stock one for winter. Dan ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/26 "2017-12-20T07:15:40Z")
Rear wheel bearing was held on with a monster one, rear caliper bracket uses them as well. At least on the CC. Really threw me when I first went to work on it because I’d never even seen them before. “None of my bits fit this…FUCKING GERMANS!” ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/27 "2017-12-20T07:20:27Z")
Ahh ok. I havent done brakes or bearings on my '13 yet. But come to think of it the rear swaybar was held on with the XZN (I think). My last GTI was a 03 and the wifes Allroad is an 05, so its mostly hex and torx. Dan ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/28 "2017-12-20T08:58:08Z")
I did not even realize the difference there with the Torx and Triple Square. Should I be getting both then? Talking about a 2013 GTI. I was thinking just the Torx was needed. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982/29 "2017-12-20T09:12:39Z")
Youd prob be just fine starting with a torx set for the 13 GTI. I have 73k on my 13 GTI and have only needed triple square for the swaybar, which I swapped for a larger one, and the seats. Dan [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vag-nerds-help-me-out/274982.md?page=1)