What work did you do by yourself that you are proud of? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

VERTZX · 03-08-2010, 09:53 PM

I wanted to start a thread about guys on a budget... that forces them to do their own work. or maybe your just a true gearhead and would rather do your own jobs. whatever the case post what youve done by yourself to your car that you felt accomplished by =)

Well, today i changed my oil, topped off all of my fluids, put LEDs in my gauges cleaned the entire car inside out and under and put new speakers in. its nothing real serious. but i feel good about myself that i did it all with no help at all. makes me feel...accomplished. so what work have you done in the garage or in the street that you were proud of????

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c7scayman · 03-08-2010, 10:09 PM

Bad wires and fuses caused me to replace the the wires for my headlights and brake lights, as well as 2 different fuses. First experience doing electrical work. Finished in 30 min. Total Cost $20 compared to $100+, 1 hour+ at a shop.

VERTZX · 03-08-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by c7scayman

Bad wires and fuses caused me to replace the the wires for my headlights and brake lights, as well as 2 different fuses. First experience doing electrical work. Finished in 30 min. Total Cost $20 compared to $100+, 1 hour+ at a shop.

electrical can be a big pain!... id try to figure out a problem with a non running motor then deal with electric.! but gpop worked for PECO for 30+ years. incase i need some help!

teh DIRT · 03-08-2010, 10:13 PM

every wrx swap into an older subaru I have done. I impress myself everytime.

VERTZX · 03-08-2010, 10:15 PM

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every wrx swap into an older subaru I have done. I impress myself everytime.

nice man! might have to get you to do a TT swap in the jam packed Z

Supraru · 03-08-2010, 10:17 PM

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every wrx swap into an older subaru I have done. I impress myself everytime.

Well I've only done one and that was my own I'm sure it's the same feeling though.

Most stuff for me is pretty easy. Now I'm wondering into territory I haven't done a lot on and that's going with things that aren't stock inside an engine and porting stuff out. Also I'm sure a little after that will be rebuilding a trans for a back up.

ThePrimerSuspect · 03-08-2010, 10:17 PM

built my cougar outta junkyard parts pretty much from the ground up. 306ci, t-5 swap, 95 mustang front suspension, lincoln mark7 rear, rear disc brake swap, etc. all for under $2k and i got a low 13 second car. probably would have been 12s with a better clutch and gears. and now its apart again cause i want to do something a little different.

DPancoast · 03-08-2010, 10:27 PM

my MR2.. as much as it pisses me off... I keep doing more and more things I thought I'd never do by myself. Most impressive being a motor rebuild.

**Got Insulin?** · 03-08-2010, 10:28 PM

I take it as it comes. Before I got the Talon, I could change oil and batteries and tires if need be. Since, I've done turbo swaps, head swaps, clutch swaps, minor trans rebuilds- all of which with just the factory service manual and on a sparse occasion, a friend stopping by. I've learned as I've gone. I bought it built, broke it, and am building it again. It's miserable on my wallet, but it's been one hell of an experience.

assault187 · 03-08-2010, 10:30 PM

I built a BEAST!...atleast its a beast to me.

DPancoast · 03-08-2010, 10:36 PM

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I built a BEAST!...atleast its a beast to me.

lol you keep telling yourself that... slow girl convertible car.

VERTZX · 03-08-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

lol you keep telling yourself that... slow girl convertible car.

aha! thought you were talking to me at 1st! i was like hey! what did i say to offend you or brag about my whip?????? i know its a staggering 222 hp. i know its fast! i beat a lawn mower the other day at 90% throttle. still had some pedal left! jk guys!.

Schepis · 03-09-2010, 09:45 PM

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aha! thought you were talking to me at 1st! i was like hey! what did i say to offend you or brag about my whip?????? i know its a staggering 222 hp. i know its fast! i beat a lawn mower the other day at 90% throttle. still had some pedal left! jk guys!.

haha 222 at the flywheel 20 years ago. Who the hell owns a Nissan anyway

VERTZX · 03-11-2010, 06:35 PM

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haha 222 at the flywheel 20 years ago. Who the hell owns a Nissan anyway

IDK everyone on here know nissan is junk. (The majority of people on TST drive Nissans) but its not like they made car & driver for 6 thousand years or anything =X

assault187 · 03-08-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

lol you keep telling yourself that... slow girl convertible car.

Hey now... Your car is a bit feminine too. T-top thingys, deep pretty blue, 300 mpg, and PMS mood swings

DPancoast · 03-09-2010, 05:36 PM

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Hey now... Your car is a bit feminine too. T-top thingys, deep pretty blue, 300 mpg, and PMS mood swings

LOL win.

also.. remember my challenge

CleanNeon98 · 03-09-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

lol you keep telling yourself that... slow girl convertible car.

You have it confused with my car.

VERTZX · 03-08-2010, 10:32 PM

thats awesome guys! and as for swapping clutches =X gonna need hel when that comes around! great posts keep em coming

FijiBlueFG · 03-08-2010, 11:37 PM

i have done some pretty crazy audio systems, nice and clean, not ghetto rigged stuff, i tought myself eveyrhting i know bout them, but as far as motor work goes, and i can chnage my oil, thats about it.. lol

GeforceXtreme · 03-09-2010, 12:10 AM

I pretty much taught myself everything there is to fixing or working on a car.

I also taught myself how to tune my own car and other GM cars and I think that is pretty neat. Being able to make changes to a car's computer and notice an increase in power and MPG always puts a smile to my face.

03-08-2010, 10:09 PM	#2
c7scayman Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Member #9644 iTrader: (0)	Bad wires and fuses caused me to replace the the wires for my headlights and brake lights, as well as 2 different fuses. First experience doing electrical work. Finished in 30 min. Total Cost $20 compared to $100+, 1 hour+ at a shop. __________________ 96 Mazda Protege DX 5MT 92HP, 96 ft-lb torque, 2378 lbs. - SOLD! 2005-2012 00 Porsche 986 5MT Est. 230HP, 205 ft-lb torque, 2777 lbs. - DD/Track Car. SOLD! 2010-2014 12 Mazda2 5MT. 100HP of Fury. 2300 lbs. DD/Autox 2015 - Current 13 MK6 GTI 2020 - Current

03-08-2010, 10:28 PM	#9
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	I take it as it comes. Before I got the Talon, I could change oil and batteries and tires if need be. Since, I've done turbo swaps, head swaps, clutch swaps, minor trans rebuilds- all of which with just the factory service manual and on a sparse occasion, a friend stopping by. I've learned as I've gone. I bought it built, broke it, and am building it again. It's miserable on my wallet, but it's been one hell of an experience. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

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assault187 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montgomery county Member #2176 My Ride: 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Spyder AWD iTrader: (3)	I built a BEAST!...atleast its a beast to me. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. World record holder for Quickest and Fastest 1/4 mile Spyder, 4 cylinder vert, 1st in 10's, 2.0L 4G63 Holset record, Modified Mag December 2010, Self built, self tuned.

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FijiBlueFG Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: State College / Douglassville Member #15206 My Ride: 2006 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	i have done some pretty crazy audio systems, nice and clean, not ghetto rigged stuff, i tought myself eveyrhting i know bout them, but as far as motor work goes, and i can chnage my oil, thats about it.. lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	I pretty much taught myself everything there is to fixing or working on a car. I also taught myself how to tune my own car and other GM cars and I think that is pretty neat. Being able to make changes to a car's computer and notice an increase in power and MPG always puts a smile to my face. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

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ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	built my cougar outta junkyard parts pretty much from the ground up. 306ci, t-5 swap, 95 mustang front suspension, lincoln mark7 rear, rear disc brake swap, etc. all for under $2k and i got a low 13 second car. probably would have been 12s with a better clutch and gears. and now its apart again cause i want to do something a little different.

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