December 2022 - 24
Vessel
Impact Ball, No. IB31P02U
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, lead diagnostics tech at Autobahn Performance in Oakland Park, Fla.
Q: How did the tool function
as far as saving you time?
A: It saves me time by not breaking, unlike
many of its competitors.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Vessel IMPACT BALL Torsion
Bit 30+1-pc Set, No. IB31P02U,
comes in a slide case. The product
includes +1, +2, +3, SL4, SL6, SL8,
SQ1, SQ2, SQ3, T10, T15, T20, T25,
T27, T30, T40, PZ1, PZ2, PZ3, H3, H4,
H5, H6, H3/32, H7/64, H1/8, H9/64,
H3/16, H7/32, H1/4, and 1/4 " hex bit
holders with C-ring retainers. The set
also features magnetized tips, high
wear-resistance, durable bits made
from VoHA material, and the highest
hardness (62 HRC) created by in-house
optimum heat treatment.
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Q: How easy was it to use?
A: About as easy as any tool, ever. Truly
impossible to mess up.
Q: What kind of setup was involved
before using the product?
A: No real setup. Ready to use as soon as
tools are removed from packaging.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it
come with any accessories?
A: The packaging is great. All of the bits are
held thanks to the packaging retention, and
it came with a 60mm extension.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: A 1/4 " ratchet would make this kit great!
Q: What features did you like?
A: The quality of the bits and the strength
they have. I tried everything I could to
break a bit, to no avail. I also love the conThis
product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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tainer that it comes in; they are all labeled
and easy to keep track of.
Q: What types of jobs/repairs
did you use this tool for?
A: I used this under the dash for blower
motor installations and other interior
repairs under the seats and center console
removal, cluster removal, etc.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall? Why?
A: Ten, easily. Great build quality, packaging,
storage, ease of use, and simplicity.
MARIO ROJAS is an L1 ASE Master
certified Diagnostic Technician
from Miami, Florida. He works at
Autobahn Performance, a shop
that specializes in European
vehicles. Rojas also shares some
of his work on his YouTube channel, Super Mario
Diagnostics, to show what it takes to troubleshoot
and repair the modern automobile, and to steer
everyone into continued training.
http://www.VehicleServicePros.com
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December 2022
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of December 2022
EDITOR'S NOTE
NEW PRODUCTS
TOOL BRIEFING
DIAGNOSTIC TECH
TOOL REVIEWS
CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
TOP 100 PRODUCTS
SEMA/AAPEX EDITOR'S PICKS
INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
SEMA/AAPEX WRAP UP
BIG-TIME BOXES
Diagnosing Progress
Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
When the tools become the tutor
Diagnostic products
December 2022 - 1
December 2022 - 2
December 2022 - 3
December 2022 - 4
December 2022 - 5
December 2022 - 6
December 2022 - EDITOR'S NOTE
December 2022 - NEW PRODUCTS
December 2022 - 9
December 2022 - 10
December 2022 - RSC1
December 2022 - RSC2
December 2022 - 11
December 2022 - TOOL BRIEFING
December 2022 - 13
December 2022 - 14
December 2022 - 15
December 2022 - 16
December 2022 - 17
December 2022 - DIAGNOSTIC TECH
December 2022 - 19
December 2022 - 20
December 2022 - 21
December 2022 - TOOL REVIEWS
December 2022 - 23
December 2022 - 24
December 2022 - 25
December 2022 - CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
December 2022 - 27
December 2022 - 28
December 2022 - 29
December 2022 - 30
December 2022 - 31
December 2022 - TOP 100 PRODUCTS
December 2022 - 33
December 2022 - 34
December 2022 - 35
December 2022 - SEMA/AAPEX EDITOR'S PICKS
December 2022 - 37
December 2022 - INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
December 2022 - SEMA/AAPEX WRAP UP
December 2022 - 40
December 2022 - 41
December 2022 - BIG-TIME BOXES
December 2022 - 43
December 2022 - 44
December 2022 - S1
December 2022 - S2
December 2022 - S3
December 2022 - Diagnosing Progress
December 2022 - S5
December 2022 - Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
December 2022 - S7
December 2022 - Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
December 2022 - S9
December 2022 - The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
December 2022 - S11
December 2022 - How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
December 2022 - S13
December 2022 - S14
December 2022 - S15
December 2022 - When the tools become the tutor
December 2022 - S17
December 2022 - S18
December 2022 - S19
December 2022 - S20
December 2022 - Diagnostic products
December 2022 - S22
December 2022 - S23
December 2022 - S24
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