When it comes to cars what can you do / have you done.

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How much work do you / have you done.

Check Book Racer. ( Pay for everything to be fitted and installed )
18
8%
Basic Installer, Can fit own sounds and minor mods, Ie pod filter.
23
10%
Engine swapper / Gearbox changer / Clutch fitter
90
41%
Replace Internal parts within Gearbox and or Engine, Swap pistons play and or cams / cam timing etc.
35
16%
Rebuilt a motor and fitted it into a car it dont belong in, Modified things and generally are a mechanic or close enough to.
54
25%
 
Total votes : 220

Postby Adamal » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:46 am

I can rebuild an engine with my and tied behind my back and blindfolded, only using my toes on my left foot.

Ok, so I actually chose 'Engine swapper / Gearbox changer / Clutch fitter'.
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Postby XS1V » Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:58 am

Adamal wrote:I can rebuild an engine with my and tied behind my back and blindfolded, only using my toes on my left foot.

Ok, so I actually chose 'Engine swapper / Gearbox changer / Clutch fitter'.


Haha nice one adam 8) dont forget the backing plate though :wink:

I have done a number of engine conversions, custom wiring set ups and rebuilt cars ground up but still not in the league of malcom and matt dunn with fabracating and machining. Respect guys :P
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Postby Malcolm » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:23 am

XS1V wrote:I have done a number of engine conversions, custom wiring set ups and rebuilt cars ground up but still not in the league of malcom and matt dunn with fabracating and machining. Respect guys :P

You must be pretty shit then :lol: because my fabrication skills are average to say the least, I mean the most complicated fabrication I've ever done was the little square tubing frame I built for the front of the mr2, and as for machining - I've used lathes, mills etc but only at uni and the most complex things I've done on them was a plumb bob and vee blocks :D
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Postby XS1V » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:27 am

All_Fours wrote:
XS1V wrote:I have done a number of engine conversions, custom wiring set ups and rebuilt cars ground up but still not in the league of malcom and matt dunn with fabracating and machining. Respect guys :P

You must be pretty sh*t then :lol: because my fabrication skills are average to say the least, I mean the most complicated fabrication I've ever done was the little square tubing frame I built for the front of the mr2, and as for machining - I've used lathes, mills etc but only at uni and the most complex things I've done on them was a plumb bob and vee blocks :D


Lol ok so maybe i have done a little bit more fabrication than you 8) they were more "general" skills not aimed at either of you :wink:
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Postby Silent Knight » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:34 am

Hrmm well I've done Engine Swaps, Manual Conversions, Gearbox Changes and all sorts so I guess I'll fall into the 'Engine Swapper' Category.

I can take an Engine apart easily enough but I'd ask for help when it comes to putting all of the little bits back together etc...

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Postby Adamal » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:36 am

XS1V wrote:
Adamal wrote:I can rebuild an engine with my and tied behind my back and blindfolded, only using my toes on my left foot.

Ok, so I actually chose 'Engine swapper / Gearbox changer / Clutch fitter'.


Haha nice one adam 8) dont forget the backing plate though :wink:



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Postby bad20v » Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:26 pm

Ummm.... as for me.... I've pretty much done it all. But thats not to say that I know everything about cars, as like all of us, I am still learning.

I've installed several car audio systems ( about 100 or so ) including custom setups, fibreglassing etc.
Ive done a heap of services on various vehicles including changing cambelts, clutches, gearboxes, diffs etc.
I have rebuilt a couple of engines.
I have rebuilt and built suspension for almost every common vehicle on the road, including several custom setups for competition cars.
I have fitted (with the help of a few mates) various engines into various vehicles. Some which include:

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Postby gurutasker » Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:37 pm

Currently I've only really done up to 'Standard Fitter' , but anything is possible with the right set of tools and the right opportunity.
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Postby Adydas » Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:33 am

Then hurry up and snap your cam belt
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Postby Mr Revhead » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:40 am

i can do most things.

anything i cant do iv got the resources to get it done or someone to help.
lack of tools/equipment is my main hold up as well.

havnt welded in 10 years so count me out on the fabrication side of things

im good with sellys knead it though :lol:
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Postby mr pad » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:05 am

Standard shit. Oil changes, brake pads, fitting basic shit, stereo's (rangi stylz) etc. I usually know what im looking at.... but not where all those random vacume hoses go/do :lol:
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Postby Ako » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:41 pm

Probly engine/gearbox fitter/swappery type guy. Changed countless clutches, rebuilt a couple of gearboxes (with the instruction book to help) and pulled the engine in and out of the drag car too many fckin times :lol:

Actually prefer working on my own for some jobs - other people get in the way most of the time!

Learning sh*tloads more every day from HAVING to know it - I get asked some very very stupid questions at work :evil:


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Postby Santa'sBoostinSleigh » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:46 pm

Ako wrote:Whens that "agressor" guy going to see this poll?
i think he'd struggle with Cheque Book Ricer
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Postby HELBND » Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:57 pm

[quote="Ako"]Probly engine/gearbox fitter/swappery type guy. Changed countless clutches, rebuilt a couple of gearboxes (with the instruction book to help) and pulled the engine in and out of the drag car too many fckin times :lol:
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Dont forget experience with "custom" taillights :lol:
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Postby RS13 » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:04 pm

I don't see why I can't do anything to my car. I've rebuilt/changed/installed motors, have done panel work, electrical work, minor fabrication. I'm in the fortunate position of having access to engineering/mechanical assistance, so anything I need that I'm not sure of, I can ask!
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Postby bogan89 » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:57 pm

im the last 1 i build most of my cars from the ground up and none of them are stock standard and its a bonus being an engineer and certified welder
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Postby Adydas » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:17 am

Intresting stats..
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Postby Pelo » Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:11 pm

I am at the lower end of Engine swapper / Gearbox changer / Clutch fitter...
I've had 7 cars in two years and have done repairs, mods and tuning myself, learning with mates, the internet, books and workshop manuals.
Done a wee bit of bodywork, changed clutches, engine swaps & conversions, head gaskets, turbo rebuild, stripped and put back together a 4age on a bench, custom exhaust, manual gearbox conversion, shocks & springs, brakes etc.
I like to devour information like apple pie, I can spend all day and night on the net reading technical stuff.
Haven't been able to get into the fabrication stuff yet but one day I want to go into my garage and come out with a completely custom built car from the ground up :D
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Postby blackie » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:04 pm

Standard.. :x
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Postby z|gen » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:13 pm

can do most things myself..have dne and assisted in many engine conversions, wheel alignment, small amounts of fabrication. and general mechanical work.

i try to do most of my work myself..usually involves a few swear words and a pack of ciggies, but i get there.
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