I borrowed my friends Solus and I figured out how to make and save movies but I can't figure out how to get them onto a computer. He said something about having to download SnapOns free software to be able to read the files but I can't find it on their site. Also, I assume I use this USB printer looking cable to get it on the computer? When I hook it up to my laptop it doesn't even register as seeing the Solus or anything. Do I have to turn that port on with the Solus kinda like you tell a digital camera you are connecting to a computer?
i like the good old fashioned snap-on scanner.....pair that up with the vantage and its all you ever need
Well I have never seen one so I can't pass judgement on it but I do know the Solus is a highly regarded scan tool. If you know what you are doing (which I don't) this thing is all you could ever need to tune/diagnose a car. The tool is almost 4 grand and then the updates are about another 500 not to mention how much all the keys cost for different brands. I know one of these keys is 1000 bucks by itself.
Well I have never seen one so I can't pass judgement on it but I do know the Solus is a highly regarded scan tool. If you know what you are doing (which I don't) this thing is all you could ever need to tune/diagnose a car. The tool is almost 4 grand and then the updates are about another 500 not to mention how much all the keys cost for different brands. I know one of these keys is 1000 bucks by itself.
thats why i like the old school scanner http://www.asttraining.com/images/Sn...rop_Shadow.jpg paired with a vantage i think they do the same thing as a solus for far less.....i got my scanner for 500 bucks on ebay already had the updates then my dad gave me his vantage when he went to solus and modis.....just another way for snap on to get 50 a week out of techs for shit they dont need
thats why i like the old school scanner http://www.asttraining.com/images/Sn...rop_Shadow.jpg paired with a vantage i think they do the same thing as a solus for far less.....i got my scanner for 500 bucks on ebay already had the updates then my dad gave me his vantage when he went to solus and modis.....just another way for snap on to get 50 a week out of techs for shit they dont need
They do like to do that...My friend is in all kinds of debt.
They do like to do that...My friend is in all kinds of debt.
see i have a big snap on box full of tools and that bitch is PAID OFF got the box cash for 1/8th what it is new....and Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices certain tools i wouldnt get there but just for sockets and stuff like that they are just fine and the prices are pretty unbelieveable.....i have all snap on wobbles and stuff that can be dangerous if cheap....all my diag tools are snap on but when it comes to regular stuff i go to harborfreight....
as someone who has worked as a tech, and invested $10k in tools, i have to say that snapon is overrated when it comes to most things. i do have a few snapon tools, but most are specialty tools. there is no reason to get snapon wrenches when professional series craftsman are 1/2 the price and the same quality
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as someone who has worked as a tech, and invested $10k in tools, i have to say that snapon is overrated when it comes to most things. i do have a few snapon tools, but most are specialty tools. there is no reason to get snapon wrenches when professional series craftsman are 1/2 the price and the same quality
agreed snap on scanner and vantage are my main diag tools .....really all you need imo...... i actually have many sets of gear wrenches ....i love those things you have to have regular ones too for tight spaces but i get all that from harbor freight......
as someone who has worked as a tech, and invested $10k in tools, i have to say that snapon is overrated when it comes to most things. i do have a few snapon tools, but most are specialty tools. there is no reason to get snapon wrenches when professional series craftsman are 1/2 the price and the same quality
You only have 10k in tools as a tech?........I don't yet have a scanner, haven't decided whether to go Modis or Determinator, and I have 45k, plus my snap-on box.
Go Matco, Princess Auto, Canadian Tire, snap-on if neccessary. I personally like the snap-on boxes better than any of the other brands, and the Modis is rockin, but other than that, way too overpriced and matco is better IMO.
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