that pic in his avatar looks like a fuckin chia pet

 

shut the fuck up

 

Does it make people less cool if they have a shop do the work?

 

i've done the majority of work on my car, with some help from a few friends or my dad. The only think i've done by myself(which..wasn't the smartest thing) was putting the up-pipe on. It took all morning and most of the afternoon...and i still forgot to screw the 02 sensor back into the manifold.

 

This is really a vague option. I've done a motor swap and all the associated wiring which I don't consider all that hard. I probably won't be able to do any of the machine work if I require any simply because I don't have the tools, but I don't consider them complex either. I just don't think its a good financial investment to buy stuff I'll only use once.

 

no motor swap, but i have done so far (by increasing degree of difficulty): clutch, flywheel, brakes, oil, altezza tail lights

 

Here's an idea... let's stay on topic.

I've found a great Vette mechanic at Casey chevy and they've done all my warranty work and I trust them. Plus, Jeremy (2quickformost) works there and can keep an eye on the car for me (leave your opinions of him out of this thread please). Overall I do all the normal maintenance and mods.

V8's aren't hard to work on in the Vette. Changing my plugs takes about 1hr but the back left on is a PITA to get too and takes 1/4 of the time. Now on an F-body w/ an ls1 the motor is 1/2 way under the dash and it sucks. If you have an LT-1 F-body it's even worse.

I've done all my bolt-ons and done brake pad and rotor changes. When I change the shocks I'll do that too. I'd like to do my own cam, but I'd want someomne helping me who's done it before.

 

All me right here.. well except alignments.. those are free..

 

hahahahahah

This being a car enthusiasts site I would assume most people would do as much of thier own work as they are capable, providing they have access to tools/space and perhaps some assistance.

 

I do all my own shit and then a decent amount for others... I wish I had space to actually do the work, my own garage is full...

I normally work on Z32s, but work on a variety of Nissans... I've done shit as small as fluid changes, to engine replacements/swaps/builds, turbos, suspension, clutches, electronics you name it... if it can be installed/removed from a Z32, I've probably done it or at least know how.

Anyone know a shop that will rent out space/bay for night weekend worK?