T52 Torx

[sketchman]

Also it seems the only bolts suitable for this app are torx, so I will have to use them.

Anybody knows a M10x1 x 170-ish size bolt with a hex or 12 point head, I'd greatly appreciate some info. But it looks like they aren't available. I did find some in 300mm but they are $35 each, and an ARP stud kit is $150+, which I've debated doing. I hate torx that much.

Why can't things be simple?

[frogman]

Not that it will help you at all. I was at a good tool store today and remembered your problem. I asked them and they said it might be a "Ribe" style bit that you needed. I googled it and came up with some hits. Must be a euro specialty fastener.
These days, there seems to be a "NEW" tool that we need for something or other.
Glad it worked out.

[Dragonhealer]

Went through every fastener source I have, (80+) and the ARP stud kit is the best bargain. I feel your pain...

[sketchman]

Thanks Dragon for trying. It's crazy that nobody makes a plain hex or 12 point to replace these with. Seriously considering the ARP kit now.

[SWRT]

They aint cheap :/ But yeah, it seems like a smart route for the future.