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> Anyone get tired of always HAVING to work on a car?
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post Feb 3 2008, 12:52 PM
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So last week I changed the oil and put a used transmission in my Mercedes. My wife killed reverse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . Then in my BMW I had to put a new cooling fan clutch and new thermostat in. I then had fun pulling apart three 901 transmissions to get ready to build two boxes for the track this year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . Two days ago I did rear brakes for my friend. Yesterday I wanted to get building on the 901 but had to put new struts in my friends 944 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Today I am doing new brakes and rotors on my Mercedes. Back when I worked at a garage I was use to this, but now this is getting to be too much. I love working on 914's, but all the other cars are a distraction from working on the fun ones (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 3 2008, 12:56 PM
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I actually enjoy doing all the stuff. Maybe im a freak or something. The wife couldt get the elantra started the other day and I could wait to get home and start to work on it.

I love working on cars/mechanical things.
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post Feb 3 2008, 01:17 PM
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Don't get me wrong. I like to work on cars, but as of late it seems like I am working on a car every day. I love working on 914s as they are simple and fun. Other cars it really depends on what I have to do to them. Like doing an alternator on a 94 Acura Integra Type R is not fun at all..... unless you have small hands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 3 2008, 01:19 PM
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I don't have enough time to work on my own projects...the westy's tranny is still in pieces awaiting a shifter forks adjustment jig to arrive. The 914 runs great but the battery is slowly bleeding down...agh!

Forget working on other friends cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post Feb 3 2008, 01:25 PM
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So do you need a battery? I have a gel cell I was going to put in my car, but I decided I am going to put in a light weight battery. If you want I will sell you the gel cell, Optima, for $50 or just give you the interstate that is in there now.
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post Feb 3 2008, 01:49 PM
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I hate working on daily drivers. One of my first cars was a '77 BMW 320i. It was something on that car every other month at least. It was always something minor but it still meant a Saturday or Sunday sucked up in order to keep it on the road and get me to work on Monday. Finally, I had enough and bought a new VW Jetta in '94. That car has been wonderfully reliable and I've kept it way longer than I ever thought but at 175K miles it's started to get needy. This summer it was the heater core, then a shifter bushing, and now a front wheel bearing and it needs brake pads. It's time to move on. I think I'm going to buy a new WRX to replace it.
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post Feb 3 2008, 01:55 PM
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My two alternate daily drivers are bullet proof....my 911 cab and the rain/cold day car the GMC Denali.....once you have a reliable ride the fixers get fun again.
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post Feb 3 2008, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Feb 3 2008, 11:25 AM) *

So do you need a battery? I have a gel cell I was going to put in my car, but I decided I am going to put in a light weight battery. If you want I will sell you the gel cell, Optima, for $50 or just give you the interstate that is in there now.

sold!
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post Feb 3 2008, 02:16 PM
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I know how you feel i am a mechanic for the state and by the time i get home i am so burnt out on fixing cars i dont even feel like working on mine and then to top it all off i usually get the friend call saying something is wrong on thier car.

Just deal with it thats what i do

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post Feb 3 2008, 02:25 PM
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Yes. I bought a new WRX and a newer truck because I was sick of working on customer's cars all day, my racecar at night, and our daily drivers on the weekends. I had planned to quit racing but my wife insisted that we replace the old crap DD's and keep the racecar.
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post Feb 3 2008, 02:26 PM
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You just need more cars. That way if 3 are down waiting for decent weather, time, etc... you've got something else. I find 6 is a nice round number of cars to have available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 3 2008, 03:11 PM
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At one time I had the shitbox & a 73 911. I was spending ALL my free time/money working on cars......enuff. The 9eleben was worth more & I had less in it....SOLD.
Now I just spend most of my free time........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 3 2008, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Feb 3 2008, 12:11 PM) *

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Feb 3 2008, 11:25 AM) *

So do you need a battery? I have a gel cell I was going to put in my car, but I decided I am going to put in a light weight battery. If you want I will sell you the gel cell, Optima, for $50 or just give you the interstate that is in there now.

sold!

Just let me know when you would like to pick it up.
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post Feb 3 2008, 04:02 PM
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My two alternate daily drivers are bullet proof....my 911 cab and the rain/cold day car the GMC Denali.....once you have a reliable ride the fixers get fun again.

My BMW is a 98 528i and my Mercedes is a 93 190E. Both are reliable and good drivers, but you always have something you can do to a car.... detailing, oil change, modifications.... So really it is just a matter of pacing yourself. I have been a real estate agent for the past five years, and since I don't work at the shop anymore I guess I don;t have to work on cars all the time. Just sometimes you get caught doing a lot of things for your friends and it feels like all you're doing.
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post Feb 3 2008, 04:25 PM
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Who in their right mind would buy a 914 if they didn't like working on cars. Unless you are rich, (and would probably be driving a Boxster) I thought that was part of the charm of these cars.

That being said I love working on my teener but hate working on all the relatives/ friends cars. I have an 07 Camry and 04 F150 so I don't have to work on them. ( the Airbag light just came on in the F150, that one could be expensive) No Airbag on the teener!!!
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post Feb 3 2008, 05:56 PM
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Sounds like you're not charging your friends enough $. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Also, make sure to 'charge' your wife $ for repairs. While she wouldn't pay in cash, that could be money that you get to buy whatever you want on. Save up for the HDTV you've been wanting, or whatever else.
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post Feb 3 2008, 07:48 PM
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914's should be considered to be TOYS unless you plan on rebuilding them from top to bottom. The other option is to find a rare, low mileage garage queen. Either way it is going to be a learning experience. I prefer the hands on approach.
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post Feb 3 2008, 09:44 PM
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QUOTE(tracks914 @ Feb 3 2008, 05:25 PM) *

That being said I love working on my teener but hate working on all the relatives/ friends cars. I have an 07 Camry and 04 F150 so I don't have to work on them. ( the Airbag light just came on in the F150, that one could be expensive) No Airbag on the teener!!!


If its the airbag in the steering wheel thats not too hard a fix . . . its just a PITA. BTDT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

My Dad and I do all of the work on our cars, but never work on friends/relatives cars for the very reason that people just keep coming back for more help and neither of us have the time. Plus, if anything was ever to break everyone knows who would get blamed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Feb 3 2008, 09:48 PM
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This topic is why I got rid of my 2003 Cobra Convertable and my 2001 F150 and got an 07 Tundra for a daily driver...

Although I have changed oil three times so far.
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post Feb 3 2008, 09:57 PM
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Also, make sure to 'charge' your wife $ for repairs. While she wouldn't pay in cash, that could be money that you get to buy whatever you want on. Save up for the HDTV you've been wanting, or whatever else.


You're not married are you? My wife would be seriously PISSED if I tried that shit. (she'd probably kill me in my sleep)

It's OPC (Other Peoples Cars) that I hate to work on. I'm getting to the point where if I don't drive it or my kid's don't ride in it, I'm not fixing it. Perhaps I'm just getting old and cranky.
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