Who works on your vehicle? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dave-ROR · 09-19-2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random_Art

I assume that fridge is stocked with beer and little else?

Zero alcohol in that fridge. The owner is a non-drinker. Lots of redbull, water and such.

4agze · 09-19-2011, 06:07 PM

1984
Toyota
Corolla SR5
200k+

I do most of work done to my car, rebuild engine, suspessions, brakes, diff r&p w/ lsd but i dont do ecu remap or standalone i leave that to my brother or friends.

Dark · 09-19-2011, 07:32 PM

'06
Lexus
IS250 AWD
95K

I do easy things myself( Changing oil, brake pads, and so on).

NESW20 · 09-19-2011, 08:44 PM

1991 MR2 n/a-->turbo swap

??? miles

i do almost everything, but i don't feel like dropping the fuel tank with the car on jack stands, so i'm gonna have a shop do that. then i'll try to find a competent tuner (more so than i am, and i'm not really that bad) to get a good solid tune on the AEM.

2006 Tacoma

140,000 miles

i do most stuff, but i have no problem taking it to the dealership when i'm feeling lazy.

1990 240sx

??? miles

everything so far. the only thing i might have a shop do is the alignment and tires.

i'm ASE master certified, so i could do everything to anything, except i don't feel like it, haha. i do what i want!

NikostC · 09-19-2011, 09:01 PM

2010
Scion
tC
10,000

I have done some light work myself, oil changes, brakes, some engine/ suspension mods. It hasn't needed anything serious yet since its pretty new but I wouldn't do an alignment myself or tire fitting.

82mm 4g63 · 09-19-2011, 09:04 PM

1993
Mazda
RX7

High school friend and rotary mastermind lives back up in New Jersey, he's the only guy I trust on my RX.

--------------------
1992
Eagle
Talon TSi AWD

Another high school friend and Subaru mechanic also still up in New Jersey does the work on my Talon.

--------------------
2011
Ford
F 150 EcoBoost

Brand new, but the dealership will be handling everything

RRnold · 09-19-2011, 09:30 PM

2005
Tacoma
V6 4WD
145,xxx

I do the regular maintenance and the stereo install but left the other stuff like suspension work and belts to the shop. Too lazy and the Taco really doesn't require much.

Focus is on the bikes, I'd rather work on those.

Fortunate Few · 09-20-2011, 08:47 PM

2007
mazda RX8

Me, AE Performance, or Tracy Mazda.

Allch Chcar · 09-20-2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

I do anything and everything to my car

Pretty much sums it up. I don't balance my own tires but other than things requiring special tools like tires, I do most everything myself. A modern car is not too complicated once you are familiar with the basics. Plus I have some technical knowledge of computers and it translates adequately for mechanical electronics.

That said I would make a horrible "professional" mechanic. I'm not even an acceptable shade tree mechanic. My confidence at my skills is only exceeded by the complete confusion I have when it comes to actually solving mechanical problems.

I even do some work on other people's cars. Which is a bad idea and I recommend never doing that unless they have absolutely no choice. If they had the money I would tell family/friends to pay for the mechanic or enjoy some walking.

Streetice · 09-25-2011, 02:57 AM

04
Pontiac
Sunfire
111K

Yeah I drive a J-body at the time I was 17 and liked the way it look. Ecotec hasent let me down once and my first race was up against a 92 integera (far from stock) and I won 4 times (totally stock) and I was happy haha!

View Poll Results: Who works on your vehicle?
I do anything and everything to my car	15	39.47%
I do some jobs but leave the big stuff to the pros	20	52.63%
I take my car to the dealership	7	18.42%
I take my car to a local mechanic or friend	6	15.79%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

09-19-2011, 08:44 PM	#18
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1991 MR2 n/a-->turbo swap ??? miles i do almost everything, but i don't feel like dropping the fuel tank with the car on jack stands, so i'm gonna have a shop do that. then i'll try to find a competent tuner (more so than i am, and i'm not really that bad) to get a good solid tune on the AEM. 2006 Tacoma 140,000 miles i do most stuff, but i have no problem taking it to the dealership when i'm feeling lazy. 1990 240sx ??? miles everything so far. the only thing i might have a shop do is the alignment and tires. i'm ASE master certified, so i could do everything to anything, except i don't feel like it, haha. i do what i want! __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

09-19-2011, 09:30 PM	#21
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2005 Tacoma V6 4WD 145,xxx I do the regular maintenance and the stereo install but left the other stuff like suspension work and belts to the shop. Too lazy and the Taco really doesn't require much. Focus is on the bikes, I'd rather work on those. __________________

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