How many of you work on your car? How many don't?

gravik · February 8th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Just curious to see how many of you do all your own work and how many of you have a mechanic you go to?

Blue67coupe · February 8th, 2012, 05:51 PM

Eh depends on the work itself. I do the stuff i'm confident in or won't cause too much damage if screwed up. I've done carb swaps which are simple and some other little mods but when it came time with replacing the shoes on my drums I took it to a shop. I didn't want to try changing them and then not be able to stop and tear the car up

depends on the work I guess. I do as much as I can with the little knowledge I have.

mustangg2000 · February 8th, 2012, 05:54 PM

I do all my own work I don't see the sence in paying someone to fix what I can myself

98SnakeHorse · February 8th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Majority of the things that need replaced on my car I normally do myself, but like stated previously I wont bite off more than I can chew. Internal engine stuff is not for me... not yet atleast.

LegendEleanor · February 8th, 2012, 05:56 PM

Depends. I changed my brakes and rotors the other day. And flushed my radiator. When I was losing coolant a little while back, I tried to figure it out, but stuff like that I would rather leave up to the pros. My car is too low to be towed so I don't want to end up overheated and stranded somewhere. Turns out I just need a new cap though.

futureMACH1racer · February 8th, 2012, 05:58 PM

I do everything except assemble engines. I rebuild my transmissions, install my own gears, do my own fabrication, and maintenance

sclass-hole · February 8th, 2012, 05:59 PM

I've done everything from brake jobs to engine swaps. I will work on anything that isn't under warranty except for my Mercedes. It sucks but the $100 an hour they charge is well worth me not breaking shit trying to save a few bucks. I don't even rotate the tires myself on that car for fear of blowing the airmatic $u$pen$ion.

I love my Mustang because no matter what I screw up, it won't cost more than $100 to replace the part.

JakeM · February 8th, 2012, 05:59 PM

I do everything I possibly can myself. Which is pretty much everything short of machine work. Also, if I need rear end work done and it's a 8.8 I have a buddy do it. 8.8's are such a pain in the ass to get everything right.

01V8MUSTANG · February 8th, 2012, 06:01 PM

I do ALL of my own work;bodywork,paint,audio,fab work,engines,susp.,etc. The only thing I farm out is trans rebuilding.

ReverendDexter · February 8th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Depends on what it is, and how much time vs money I have. Honestly, if I can send it to a shop I will. I can work on it myself, but I'd prefer to spend that time driving it.

BML99 · February 8th, 2012, 06:07 PM

I try to do everything possible by myself, for the learning experience and knowledge

Six Banger · February 8th, 2012, 06:09 PM

I've done everything on mine except replace the heater core, chase down a messed up wire, and do the clutch ( i would have tried that but i needed it done quickly and I didn't have the time or tools.)

Pushrod91 · February 8th, 2012, 06:09 PM

I also do all my own work. Plus help my friends with theirs if need be.

AnotherS197GT · February 8th, 2012, 06:11 PM

Only thing I don't do is my own oil changes. It's only like $1 more to take it to the dealer than to do it myself.

SlowSix · February 8th, 2012, 06:11 PM

I do most of mine own work, only thing I don't do is anything that involves welding since I can't weld. I haven't dove into my engine yet but I probably will at some point.
My gears I will be having installed though. I'm not about to try that myself haha

southfour! · February 8th, 2012, 06:13 PM

Ive done everything except,

-weld in sub frames
-front alignment after installing all the suspension stuff
-mount new tires on new wheels

and i will be having my gears installed

kyle2002stang! · February 8th, 2012, 06:16 PM

if i have the resources to do it myself i will. i didnt learn to rebuild carbs by giving it to somebody else, i sat down gave it a shot and just started pullin shit apart even though i had no idea WTF i was doing lol

V8POWA! · February 8th, 2012, 06:17 PM

I'm pretty good at changing wiper blades and tail light bulbs....

depends on time vs money like dev said for me.

BA Mustang · February 8th, 2012, 06:18 PM

I do all of my work, I have paid one person to do something to my car. Only reason I did is because my dad wouldn't let me paint it.

Cabikejumper · February 8th, 2012, 06:19 PM

Depends what it is.

Having a shop install longtubes and gears. I try to tackle everything myself if I have the time or resources.

February 8th, 2012, 05:51 PM	#2
Blue67coupe Hardcore Enthusiast 1967 Mustang 2003 Roush Stage 2 #8576 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 reviews	Eh depends on the work itself. I do the stuff i'm confident in or won't cause too much damage if screwed up. I've done carb swaps which are simple and some other little mods but when it came time with replacing the shoes on my drums I took it to a shop. I didn't want to try changing them and then not be able to stop and tear the car up depends on the work I guess. I do as much as I can with the little knowledge I have. __________________ ./_ _ _ ___ __\. (]]]_ _ o _ _[[[) \|\_o_ __ __o_/\| \|__\|..........\|__\|

February 8th, 2012, 05:54 PM	#4
98SnakeHorse Enthusiast 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oskaloosa Posts: 708 iTrader: 1 reviews	Majority of the things that need replaced on my car I normally do myself, but like stated previously I wont bite off more than I can chew. Internal engine stuff is not for me... not yet atleast. __________________ 98 Cobra_stock bs/exhaust [SOLD] 2000 s/c gt, 511rwh 450rwtq [SOLD] 1995 331 Stroker Gt, (Turbo build in progress) - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-95-5-0-a.html

February 8th, 2012, 05:56 PM	#5
LegendEleanor Hardcored Manthusiast 2005 Cervixi Mustang really gay Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 1,974 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends. I changed my brakes and rotors the other day. And flushed my radiator. When I was losing coolant a little while back, I tried to figure it out, but stuff like that I would rather leave up to the pros. My car is too low to be towed so I don't want to end up overheated and stranded somewhere. Turns out I just need a new cap though. __________________

February 8th, 2012, 05:58 PM	#6
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	I do everything except assemble engines. I rebuild my transmissions, install my own gears, do my own fabrication, and maintenance __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

February 8th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#10
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Depends on what it is, and how much time vs money I have. Honestly, if I can send it to a shop I will. I can work on it myself, but I'd prefer to spend that time driving it. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

February 8th, 2012, 05:54 PM	#3
mustangg2000 Newbie 2000 mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: jonesboro arkansas Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I do all my own work I don't see the sence in paying someone to fix what I can myself

February 8th, 2012, 05:59 PM	#7
sclass-hole Banned 1989 Mustang GT All day Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 882 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've done everything from brake jobs to engine swaps. I will work on anything that isn't under warranty except for my Mercedes. It sucks but the $100 an hour they charge is well worth me not breaking shit trying to save a few bucks. I don't even rotate the tires myself on that car for fear of blowing the airmatic $u$pen$ion. I love my Mustang because no matter what I screw up, it won't cost more than $100 to replace the part.

February 8th, 2012, 06:01 PM	#9
01V8MUSTANG Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 294 iTrader: 2 reviews	I do ALL of my own work;bodywork,paint,audio,fab work,engines,susp.,etc. The only thing I farm out is trans rebuilding.

February 8th, 2012, 06:07 PM	#11
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,514 iTrader: 5 reviews	I try to do everything possible by myself, for the learning experience and knowledge __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

February 8th, 2012, 06:09 PM	#12
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,971 iTrader: 1 reviews	I've done everything on mine except replace the heater core, chase down a messed up wire, and do the clutch ( i would have tried that but i needed it done quickly and I didn't have the time or tools.) __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

February 8th, 2012, 06:09 PM	#13
Pushrod91 Lets Just Touch Tips. 91 fox Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Under your bed. Posts: 553 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also do all my own work. Plus help my friends with theirs if need be.

February 8th, 2012, 06:11 PM	#14
AnotherS197GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,872 iTrader: 6 reviews	Only thing I don't do is my own oil changes. It's only like $1 more to take it to the dealer than to do it myself. __________________ \| COMP CAMS \| FRPP \| PYPES \| CDC \| UMI \|

February 8th, 2012, 06:11 PM	#15
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,465 iTrader: 1 reviews	I do most of mine own work, only thing I don't do is anything that involves welding since I can't weld. I haven't dove into my engine yet but I probably will at some point. My gears I will be having installed though. I'm not about to try that myself haha __________________ Build Thread

February 8th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#16
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,545 iTrader: 3 reviews	Ive done everything except, -weld in sub frames -front alignment after installing all the suspension stuff -mount new tires on new wheels and i will be having my gears installed __________________ H/C/I V6 BMC Member: 12521 Cam Video My Build Thread

February 8th, 2012, 06:16 PM	#17
kyle2002stang! I'm going On A Manhunt! 2002 true blue GT speed of time @ 88mph Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 55 miles west of Aberdeen SD Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	if i have the resources to do it myself i will. i didnt learn to rebuild carbs by giving it to somebody else, i sat down gave it a shot and just started pullin shit apart even though i had no idea WTF i was doing lol __________________ mac lt's, mac O/R H pipe, spintech super prostreets, JLT RAI, 14"antenna, mach 1 chin spoiler, two 12" kickers.

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February 8th, 2012, 06:17 PM	#18
V8POWA! POWA! 24/7 fukkers 1996 Mustang GT 1 @ 1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cali 805 Posts: 4,824 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'm pretty good at changing wiper blades and tail light bulbs.... depends on time vs money like dev said for me. __________________ Check Out My Build Thread!

February 8th, 2012, 06:18 PM	#19
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	I do all of my work, I have paid one person to do something to my car. Only reason I did is because my dad wouldn't let me paint it. __________________

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