/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1089538
Could be a myriad of reasons. Most likely though, is that there's no need to bother with a new head when they have a simple square one which is cheap to make and works just fine. Moneymoneymoneymoney is the driving force, especially with cars

I had a (yuropean model, not 'murican) 1997 bmw and the only torx screws I can remember were the ones holding the front hood latch/springs, which is understandable (springs help support the front of the long, heavy hood, and the latch prevents it from flipping open at highway speed when not properly closed, a lot of clamping force required from those). There's probably a few more I will remember later, but I can tell you that the differential, transmission, oil pan, and 99% of the stuff used hex (or robertson, for the transmission), just like the Chevy, Toyota, and Suzuki we have

Anywho, like I said, it likely has to do with dem jewgolds somehow. Probably not wanting to make them out of stainless just to prevent rust from ruining the delicate torx shape, or maybe it's too dirty an environment to make it practical (same reason, complicated shape). Or perhaps transmission and differential (diff carriers?) manufacturers simply stick to the status quo of the good ole robertson, because it just works

Timberland Pro Series.
They are a bit more expensive so the first construction job may not be the best one to get em on but right outta the box without breaking them in they are comfortable with minimal foot strain.

The one I wear (and buy a new pair of every contract) is a Timberland Pro Series Helix 6"
(go to the sears website and look at the specs it's worth it)