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08-02-2011, 08:18 PM
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#1 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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08-02-2011, 08:22 PM
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#2 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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| If you only do oil changes then vote NO. That is not 'wrenching'.
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08-02-2011, 08:23 PM
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#3 | | Ricer Mod
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Built. Not Bought.
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08-02-2011, 08:24 PM
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#4 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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replaced springs AND oil changes... wrenching enough?
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08-02-2011, 08:27 PM
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#5 | | #savethemanuals
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Yup. The hardest thing I've done was swap out my suspension or bolt ons like exhaust or intake. Nothing too complicated.
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08-02-2011, 08:27 PM
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#6 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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Originally Posted by The_AK replaced springs AND oil changes... wrenching enough? | Valve springs?
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08-02-2011, 08:43 PM
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I won't let anyone else touch my cars.
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08-02-2011, 09:01 PM
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#8 | | Prince of the Apes
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a whole motor swap.
and hundreds of other things.
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08-02-2011, 09:01 PM
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#9 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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i'm sorry... but i got to say this thread is pointless..
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08-02-2011, 09:05 PM
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#10 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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biggest thing i've done was doing a tranny rebuild/bearing replacement.
Intimidating at first but actually a breeze with the right tools/patience.
I think that counts
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08-02-2011, 09:10 PM
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#11 | | SardaukarMod
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i USED to wrench on my old protege5. springs, exhaust, etc. not anymore. too old and not enough time and space. also, wrenching attention has been directed elsewhere.
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08-02-2011, 09:18 PM
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#12 | | Dip Dip Dip Dip Mod
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started at 15 and no end in sight, lol.
everything from brake jobs, engine swaps, turbo setups, race cars, one-off projects, to maintaining my personal hoopty, its an addiction.
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08-02-2011, 09:33 PM
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#13 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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tend to work on others members cars than my own hahah
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08-02-2011, 09:35 PM
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Biggest thing I've done is replace oil pump, power steering pump and alternator. Also installing new fuel injectors. Nothing too crazy.
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08-02-2011, 09:39 PM
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#15 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Originally Posted by cressydrift Valve springs? | Lowering springs  Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-02-2011, 09:56 PM
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#16 | | Head Moderator
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Originally Posted by FDTT tend to work on others members cars than my own hahah | Same here. 
I've done everything from installing new suspension to rebuilding engines to installing a custom turbo kit. The only thing I haven't done to a car is rebuild a transmission, and that's only been because it's typically cheaper to find a used one and swap that one in instead... | |
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08-02-2011, 10:35 PM
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#17 | | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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changed oil
installed CAI
rewired sidemarkers
removed center console assembly to get a small piece of a 12v charger unstuck...
Changed headlight assembly on my old corolla
It's not as major as what you guys do, but plenty enough for me already!
and oh yeah... does "installing" stickers count
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08-02-2011, 11:48 PM
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#18 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by seakrait i USED to wrench on my old protege5. springs, exhaust, etc. not anymore. too old and not enough time and space. also, wrenching attention has been directed elsewhere. | This reminds me of the Viagra commercial
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08-03-2011, 12:36 AM
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#19 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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i did everything but tinting my windows and installing my double din and sub/amp. i hate electronic shit.
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08-03-2011, 12:47 AM
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i try to learn as much as i can and DIY. if it's outside of my skill level i don't hesitate to take it to a professional.
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08-03-2011, 01:16 AM
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#21 | | Wanna have a threesome?
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I've changed every suspension component on my car, the ps pump and alternator, every fluid, retrofitted headlights, installed fog lights and a few little things. Here's a question for all the guys here doing major work like rebuilding engines, but who aren't mechanics. Where did you learn to do such difficult jobs?
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08-03-2011, 01:26 AM
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#22 | | G'd up! w000weee
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I've lowered my car myself...with the help of Optiblue on this forum.
Good 'ol days!
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08-03-2011, 01:29 AM
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#23 | | Editor
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SR5 -> GTS swap
engine, trans, engine and chassis harnesses, rear diff, front and rear suspension...
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08-03-2011, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MindBomber I've changed every suspension component on my car, the ps pump and alternator, every fluid, retrofitted headlights, installed fog lights and a few little things. Here's a question for all the guys here doing major work like rebuilding engines, but who aren't mechanics. Where did you learn to do such difficult jobs? | Bentley manuals and having help from friends who have done it before, mainly. To be honest, provided you have all the right tools, rebuilding an engine really isn't that hard to do. I found it more difficult to build a Megasquirt ecu and program it from scratch to run my old MX6. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-03-2011, 09:38 AM
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#25 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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Basic maintenance and detailing for me. Oil changes, replace spark plugs, atf flush, brakes. Cut polishing on rotary, wetsanding, etc. On my bike I changed throttle cables, that was a pain in the ass.
Definitely interested in learning more advanced stuff like how to check valve clearances, etc.
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