The spanner set is absolutely essential in My Summer Car. If you want to build your car from the ground up or keep it running smoothly, you simply can’t do without it. Many new players find themselves scratching their heads trying to figure out how to even access this crucial toolkit. This guide will clearly explain how to open and use the spanner set, and even introduce some pro tips to speed up your car building process.
Getting Your Hands on the Spanner Set
First things first, you need to locate the spanner set. It’s conveniently placed right in your garage, so you won’t have to go far.
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Locate the Toolbox: Head inside your garage. You’ll find the red spanner set box sitting right on the workbench.
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Open the Toolbox: Walk up to the toolbox and make sure you are looking at the side with the handle. Once you are facing the correct side, simply press the F key. This will open the toolbox, giving you access to all the spanners and tools inside.
Understanding Tool Mode and Spanner Selection
Now that you have the toolbox open, you need to understand how to actually use the tools. This involves entering “tool mode.”
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Enter Tool Mode: To switch to tool mode, press the 2 key on your keyboard. You’ll know you’re in tool mode when your character’s hands change, ready to grab a tool.
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Select a Spanner: While in tool mode, look directly at any of the spanners inside the toolbox. Left-click with your mouse to pick up the spanner you want to use.
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Exit Tool Mode: To go back to normal interaction mode, simply press the 1 key on your keyboard. This is important if you want to interact with other objects or drive your car.
Quick Tip: If you’re struggling to pick up other items in the game, double-check that you are not still in tool mode. Pressing 1 will get you out of tool mode and allow you to interact normally.
Exploring the Spanner Set: Sizes and Contents
The spanner set isn’t just one tool; it’s a collection of fourteen different tools, each with its own purpose. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find inside:
- Screwdriver: Useful for more than just screws in your car!
- Ruler: Primarily used for measuring, though less frequently in standard car building.
- Spark Plug Wrench: Specifically designed for installing and removing spark plugs.
- Wrenches (5mm to 15mm): This is where the bulk of the set lies. You get a range of wrench sizes from 5mm all the way up to 15mm. These wrenches are essential for tightening and loosening most of the bolts and nuts you’ll encounter while assembling and maintaining your car.
This comprehensive set of tools will handle almost all of the nuts and bolts you’ll need to work with on your car project in My Summer Car. There are only a few very specific situations where you might need additional, specialized tools.
Advanced Bolting: Speedrunning Techniques
For players looking to optimize their car building speed, there’s a technique used by speedrunners to fasten bolts much faster with the spanner set.
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The Mouse Wiggle Technique: While holding a spanner and interacting with a bolt (either to tighten or loosen it), try wiggling your mouse rapidly back and forth. This action helps to significantly reduce the cooldown time between bolt clicks. By minimizing the cooldown, you can dramatically speed up the entire bolting process.
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FPS and Bolting Speed: It’s also worth noting that having a higher Frames Per Second (FPS) in the game can slightly improve your bolting speed as well. So, ensuring your game is running smoothly can have subtle benefits even in car assembly.
Considering the Ratchet Set Upgrade
Once you’ve earned some in-game currency (markka), you might consider upgrading from the standard spanner set to the ratchet set. It costs 359 markka and offers improved speed.
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Faster Bolting: The primary advantage of the ratchet set is that it allows you to fasten and loosen bolts much faster than the default spanner set, saving you valuable time.
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Limitations: However, the ratchet set isn’t universally applicable. It cannot be used on nuts that are attached to rods and pipes, such as the nuts on brake lines or fuel lines. For these types of connections, you’ll still need to use the standard spanner set.
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Switching Modes: When using the ratchet, you can switch between screw (tighten) mode and unscrew (loosen) mode by pressing the F key while you are using the ratchet on a bolt.
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Purchasing the Ratchet Set: You can order the ratchet set from the magazine located in your garage. Once you’ve filled out the order, you can place it at Teimo’s store (T’s store) to purchase it.
Extra Tips for Tool Management
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Where to Buy Tools: If you happen to lose any of your tools or decide you need additional sets, you can purchase them at Flari’s Repair Shop. Keep in mind that Flari’s shop has operating hours: it’s open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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Unexpected Uses for the Screwdriver: The screwdriver in your toolkit has some surprising uses beyond car maintenance:
- Poker Machine Trick: You can use the screwdriver to cleverly “borrow” money from the poker machine at the pub.
- RC Car Heist: The screwdriver is also the key to stealing the RC car from the Ventti dealer’s house.
With this guide, you should now be well-equipped to confidently open and effectively use the spanner set and other tools in My Summer Car. Mastering these fundamental mechanics will allow you to progress with your car build, perform essential maintenance, and even explore advanced techniques like speed bolting. Good luck, and enjoy building your dream car!
