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Old 03-01-2002, 03:05 PM
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How many of you guys work on your own rides?

A newbie from TX here, and I've always done my own maintenance and mods. So I was wondering if any of y'all (texas slang) turn wrenches yourselves?
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I DO!

All mods and stereo stuff is done by me. Most maintenance I do too.
Old 03-01-2002, 03:15 PM
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all the stuff i have, i have done it myself.
Old 03-01-2002, 03:20 PM
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I dont trust anyone but my father or I... we do all work and matenience to all our viechles.

2001 Ford f-350 diesel
1994 accord EX
1991 accord SE
1990 accord EX
1997 acura 3.0cl
1993 ford ltl9000 dump
1990 john deere 310C back hoe
3- 1999 honda trx300 4x4's

it keeps us a little busy!
Old 03-01-2002, 03:21 PM
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AS FAR AS MODS NO ONE TOUCHES THE CAR BUT ME!!
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Glad to hear it! Next time I have trouble like I did putting the rear struts back in the car I'm coming here.
Old 03-01-2002, 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by mbuna
Glad to hear it! Next time I have trouble like I did putting the rear struts back in the car I'm coming here.
you too huh?? those bottom bolts are a bitch!
Old 03-01-2002, 03:31 PM
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LOL JUST SWAP OUT THE WHOLE SUSPENSION FOR HYDRAULICS OR A SOFT AIR RIDE LIKE I DID!!
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Either I do my own work or one of my good friends that is a Honda mechanic does. This is his latest project, so I trust him. www.gtpracing.com
Old 03-01-2002, 03:49 PM
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hell yeah, i do everything to my car. i do not trust anyone else besides mybrother who worked for ford for 10 years. my father knows alot of stuff also, he worked his super coupe so i would let him work on my car.

p.s. hey cweet does your car have hydrolics in the back. haha.
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I do what I can..but my dad is a mehcanic so he does most of the shit I can't do on my own....saves a lot of money.
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hey Cweet, how hard was it to run all the lines and wires for that zex install. mmm lovtha gas
Old 03-01-2002, 04:44 PM
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HEY ZEX WASNT LYING WHEN THEY SAID IT IS THE EASIEST KIT ON THE MARKET TO INSTALL IT ONLY TOOK ABOUT 2 - 4 HOURS ILL TRY TO GET SOME NEW PICS OF ME SMOKIN' THE TIRES WITH IT~~~~~~~~~~~~
Old 03-01-2002, 05:37 PM
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i worked my engine and suspension myself
Old 03-01-2002, 05:52 PM
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I do everything myself, except for engine work which I don't have the tools for (port and polish, reboring, sleeving etc...). I'll soon be doing my own engine swap, hopefully I can get one or two friends to help out with that. Zex is cake to install.
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I do most of the work on my car (with the help of my brother-in-law who is an electrician by trade and a mechanic at heart [thanks to the military]). Although, if something is covered under my extended warranty, ACURA works on my car for free!
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You bet

I do!
Old 03-03-2002, 08:09 PM
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I DO:
Fluid Cjanges
mechanical checks
custom mods (fit '02 CAI on '98)

MY FRIEND (Mechanic) & I:
Do all engine mods
Most replacements
etc...

DEALER:
they will do a yune up for me...
Not much else!
Old 03-03-2002, 08:48 PM
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hey..CWEET CL

What kind of quarter mile times can you get with that nitrus?
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