Yes i am surprised also. I need to replace my 2135TiMax desperately as its really shot to bits, i bought it new in 08 and use an inline oiler with redline synthetic air tool oil.
It needs a new case because the buttons drop out and if a bolt is really tight it wont do the job.
It was always somewhat of a wimp even behind a 175 psi Quincy 2 stage with 3/4" lines and 3/8" hoses regulated to 100psi at the gun trigger pulled but not this bad, my old USA made 231 comes to the rescue every time. The 2135 was never able to hold a candle to it from day one only on paper.
The 231 is old and never been truly rebuilt and in daily service till 08 too boot. This old and trusted thing was my benchmark for the replacement. Good luck with that.
I sent the 7150 back for a refund, thankfully i didn't sent the paper work in for the free battery right away when i got it as i intended or i would be stuck with it.
IR did call me back and they said its probably a defective charger and they would get one right out to me if i wanted so to their credit IR is standing behind the product.
They really want the product out there in the hands of mechanics but IMHO its not ready for prime time, it needs serious work. IR could have got a lot of constructive feedback if they would have given it to guys that use it hard and not lab rats and fan boys that blow smoke up their rear end telling them how great it is.
Sure it might have all the power of an 1/2" air gun but many 3/4" drives are smaller and even lighter that have a lot more power but no one wants to use a 3/4 drive under the car all day either.
Over at the tool forum no one seems to have a bad word to say about it and never mentions the fact it is a brick with a handle. I guess IR has some guy on the board that runs to IR's defense every time someone post something negative or something about another brand, they are rabid IR supporters.
Between that and the IR produced video's i got sucked into believing this could be a real alternative to the air gun, it really isn't unless you don't have access to a compressor in the field, junk yard, etc then sure its probably great.
For me to buy one again it will need to be 2 inches shorter and 2lb lighter and with a different forward/reverse switch, my hand almost covers it and would undoubtedly knock it in the other direction and it should have replaceable brushes for this money.
Now i think its time to change brands, its tough finding something new, price isn't an object. I looked at the Snap-On 725 but it has the sealed oil filled hammer case that has a few leakage complaints, that and the fact there are no kits only snap-Ons service but it is American made which is a huge plus for me.
CP once also top shelf is like IR, Chinese made for the most part, so now i am looking at Aircat also, some models are at least assembled in the USA and i understand they get the Parts from Taiwan not China which is a plus if there is a plus in which Asian country produces better parts.
Any thoughts on a new impact? It needs to be around 5lb, super hard hitting and fast, durable would also be a plus. Price is of not an issue as long as the bloody thing delivers the goods.
I don't need it for lug nuts i have a cheap IR 2132G only for them, i need something for frames, large spring perches and heavy suspension work without getting into a 3/4 if thats even possible.
The 2135 TiMax is out of the question as i already rattled one of these to bits, mediocre power and so so build quality (having to replace the case because the buttons fall out isn't exactly very high quality in my book) and not what i am looking for.
I would like to hear from Aircat 1150 and 1200K Nitro Cat owners.
