Edited by n1smo, 10 February 2003 - 09:12 PM.
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How Old Is Everyone?
Started by n1smo, Feb 10 2003 08:58 PM
63 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 10 February 2003 - 08:58 PM
i just want to know how old everyone is because i want to know my mechanical abilities age wise, how far behind i am. and im 21. and ive had my crx for 4 days
#2
Posted 10 February 2003 - 09:40 PM
22, replaced A LOT of parts on my 87 (CRX) Si. If I can't figure it out myself, I consult the horrible Haynes manual. If that doesn't help (it usually doesn't) I come here to beg for answers. Check out the gallery for the 87 Civic Service Manual.
But for the most part I figure things out by myself.
But for the most part I figure things out by myself.
DM
PHX, AZ
PHX, AZ
#3
Posted 10 February 2003 - 10:02 PM
16 Took apart my CRX dismantle car in 2 days flat
BTW if anyone needs parts check out the classifieds
BTW if anyone needs parts check out the classifieds
90 crx si
13.17@113 street tires low boost
86 samurai g16 turbo
13.17@113 street tires low boost
86 samurai g16 turbo
#4
Posted 10 February 2003 - 10:16 PM
24
Was a mechanic for a year, have been a parts guy for the last 2. I am kind of a know it all (read:smartass).
Was a mechanic for a year, have been a parts guy for the last 2. I am kind of a know it all (read:smartass).
#5
Posted 10 February 2003 - 10:18 PM
20
I've done a little of this and a little of that
i haven't had any mechanical problems with my car, just modifcations that require a bonus vinegar stroke.
wheres that face...............ahhh there is it
I've done a little of this and a little of that
i haven't had any mechanical problems with my car, just modifcations that require a bonus vinegar stroke.
wheres that face...............ahhh there is it
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When Stefan was once told that he might be faster if not for his flamboyant sideways style, he replied "one is not always trying to make babies when having sex!"
When Stefan was once told that he might be faster if not for his flamboyant sideways style, he replied "one is not always trying to make babies when having sex!"
#6
Posted 10 February 2003 - 10:30 PM
#7
Posted 10 February 2003 - 10:48 PM
#8
Posted 10 February 2003 - 10:48 PM
Working on getting older. 18 and away at Iowa State working on my Mech. Engineering degree and waiting for summer to come so I can have fun rebuilding the CRX. New owner, have wanted one for the last 2 years though.
#9
Posted 10 February 2003 - 11:55 PM
18 performed my first engine transplant. from my 87 hb to my 86 seden. not to metion its fair shair of problems, but trust me it was a worth while/ learning experiance.
If only i knew what i was doing!!!
#10
Posted 11 February 2003 - 12:24 AM
22. I got my CRX as a simple get around car 2 years ago after I tuned my brothers FTD datsun 260Z to perfection. By accident one day I tripped and fell on my tool box and sent my tools flying towards my car. By the time they hit the floor my CRX became a race car. At least that's what I tell my parents
It's not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast.
#11
Posted 11 February 2003 - 12:27 AM
Last I checked, I'm 22 (senility is kicking in early and it's late at night ) and plan on living to be a ripe old age of 350. What happens before that, well, that I can't control :-P
I first started working on my first wrecks... er... rex, when I was 19. Simple stuff, spark plug, valve cover gasket, oil change, tried to do an axle without much success, stuff like that. Eventually the car died from problems beyond my control. Now that I have my better rex, I've either done or assisted in (in approximate order of occurrence): tranny swap, almost-complete suspension upgrade (nearly lost an argument with a spring loaded shock, on that one), stereo and speaker install, starter replacement, air filter experiments, valve cover stud replacement, Fastbrake big brake upgrade and rear disc conversion, camshaft swap, rewiring and interior stripping, gauge cluster swap, extra gauge install, fuel filter and fuel filter-to-rail line swap. I am also working on a fully built CRVtec swap, which aside from engine rebuilding, involves plenty of rewiring and planning, and most important, LEARNING. Once you get yourself a helms manual, and really read through it, you can accomplish just about anything. You also have to expect to !@# up once in awhile, which is just as important when working on cars, beause once you !@# up, you can learn how to avoid mistakes. That, or you're doomed to take the car to the mechanic for the rest of your life. Don't expect that just because you're such and such an age, you should or shouldn't know things. Everyone learns at different speeds.
I first started working on my first wrecks... er... rex, when I was 19. Simple stuff, spark plug, valve cover gasket, oil change, tried to do an axle without much success, stuff like that. Eventually the car died from problems beyond my control. Now that I have my better rex, I've either done or assisted in (in approximate order of occurrence): tranny swap, almost-complete suspension upgrade (nearly lost an argument with a spring loaded shock, on that one), stereo and speaker install, starter replacement, air filter experiments, valve cover stud replacement, Fastbrake big brake upgrade and rear disc conversion, camshaft swap, rewiring and interior stripping, gauge cluster swap, extra gauge install, fuel filter and fuel filter-to-rail line swap. I am also working on a fully built CRVtec swap, which aside from engine rebuilding, involves plenty of rewiring and planning, and most important, LEARNING. Once you get yourself a helms manual, and really read through it, you can accomplish just about anything. You also have to expect to !@# up once in awhile, which is just as important when working on cars, beause once you !@# up, you can learn how to avoid mistakes. That, or you're doomed to take the car to the mechanic for the rest of your life. Don't expect that just because you're such and such an age, you should or shouldn't know things. Everyone learns at different speeds.
#12
Posted 11 February 2003 - 12:51 AM
#13
Posted 11 February 2003 - 12:54 AM
I am 24, and so far have learned this; Helms is the book of all books and RPR is the
forum of all forums. Without the afore mentioned, you'll have a hard time with your
1G/3G.
JAKOB
forum of all forums. Without the afore mentioned, you'll have a hard time with your
1G/3G.
JAKOB
1987 Honda CRX Si 1.6 DOHC TURBO (ZC)
1999 Honda Civic Dx
Sold:
1999 Civic SiR
2002 Lexus IS300
1999 Honda Civic Dx
Sold:
1999 Civic SiR
2002 Lexus IS300
#14
Posted 11 February 2003 - 08:21 AM
#15
Posted 11 February 2003 - 08:30 AM
QUOTE (Disco Stu @ Feb 11 2003, 05:27 AM)
Fastbrake big brake upgrade
More info on this please? Is it a kit? Pics?
DM
PHX, AZ
PHX, AZ