how many people work on ther own car?

[idriveamustang]

i just came across something and was wondering.....how many people here actually do there own work on their car? and how many people bring it to a shop to have it done. Im 18 and have done everysingle thing that has been done to my car. The only thing i had help with was the headswap... boy that brings back bad memories [:'(] 96 GT Bassani O/R X-pipe Flowmasters PI head swap 3:73's k&n filter Steeda Under Drive Pulleys Pro 5.0 short shifter

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[Pacman]

you put the 373's on yourself?

i do all my own maintenance and upgrading on everything i own, there is so much more pride in it that way.

[xjarhead1999]

i havent done much to my car yet, but i generally do all work to my cars. well i wont touch the tranny or rear end, if those need work i take them somewhere. sometimes ill have to take something somewhere if i need some welding done or ill get some help if im having problems figureing out whats wrong. but im the one who gets dirty and gets the thing going again.

[josh_0351]

ORIGINAL: Pacman

you put the 373's on yourself?

i do all my own maintenance and upgrading on everything i own, there is so much more pride in it that way.

Me too (for the most part). There are things that I won’t even attempt tho, such as gears and other things that I just don’t have the facilities, tools, or knowledge/skills to do.

But I TOTALLY agree, it is very rewarding to do most of it on your own!

[Ebein]

Depends on the work, as long as it doesnt involve Opening the Engine/Tranny I'll do it myself,
otherwise I'll leave it to the professionals since I would like my car back together and running
in a reasonable amount of time.

Here's the biggest project Ive done other than CAI/Exhaust

My Stereo Install from Hell

Box is now Leather Covered, I need to get some Pix of that.

[chriscindy6369]

99% of everything done to my cars is done by Me. Save alot of money that way also

[badtzmaru]

I love working on my car, but sometimes I had problems I could not figure out so I had to take it to the shop and sometimes I do not have time. Yes, you do feel a sense of pride when you know that sweat, blood, and tears are somewhere in your car.
Even if you do not know how to use a wrench, start reading manuals and try to work on your car, the key word is TRY. my two cents.

[ilovemy885ohh]

I've done everything on my car myself, built my engine from the block up in my garage, exhaust, brakes, you name it i do it myself......(with S*hitty tools)[:'(]

[MikeHawke]

I do what I can right now without compromising my warranty. There's a fine line you have to walk there.

Once it's not under warranty anymore, I will do the work myself as I always have with my cars. I like to know exactly what has been done and there is a certain pride in doing it yourself.

[Djs94stang]

I've always done all the work on my cars. A lot of stuff I do is the first time attempt so it takes me longer than a pro..but I am picky and my goal is to do the job 100%. I take my time and make sure I do it right. A good shop will do the same thing but a lot of them try to rush through a job as quick as they can and I am sure most of you know the result.