View Poll Results: Do you have at least one torque wrench that you know how to use?
I have at least one torque wrench.
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I don't have a torques wrench (What's a torque wrench!?)
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Poll on Your Mechanical Aptitude
#32
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That is about my level of expertise. I think that I am most concerned with doing something that I can't get beck together, or something that I run out of time during the job.
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Three torque wrenches.
I get off on threads like this.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=192646
I built 2 Cycle lay-down go-Kart motors for about 4 years. I love
working on my own car but I hate working on someone else's car.
I have not dropped a Porsche motor yet.
My friend has.
Paul
I get off on threads like this.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=192646
I built 2 Cycle lay-down go-Kart motors for about 4 years. I love
working on my own car but I hate working on someone else's car.
I have not dropped a Porsche motor yet.
My friend has.
Paul
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I have half a dozen certified torque wrenches and have no problem taking my car in for service. Doesn't mean I don't have any mechanical ability, just that I choose to spend my personal time doing else.
I've set up production lines for many niche products including Ford GT and the new Ford Cobra Jet Mustang. I love cars but beyond work I'd rather drive than work on them.
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I've set up production lines for many niche products including Ford GT and the new Ford Cobra Jet Mustang. I love cars but beyond work I'd rather drive than work on them.
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I gotta ask... then why do you have 6 torque wrenches?
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Burning Brakes
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One torque wrench. I'd describe me as "mechanically inclined" as opposed to "a mechanic". I'm doing the 20k mi. service on my 997. Just ordered a set of pads. etc. Cant afford to take the car in everytime routine maint. is needed.
got one of these too!
I can do "take apart/reassemble" type stuff. Better at some stuff than others....timing has always mystified me. Not much good at "tapping threads"...
My Ferrari's gonna need a belt service soon and I'd like to do it myself. But, there's that "timing" thing again...
The $$ Porsche (and ferrari) mechanics charges gives me the feeling their saying..."we're screwing you buddy he'he"...and that'll outweigh the intimidation I feel at doin' it myself and I take a "It's just a car...I'll do it for that kina money!!" attitude and just do it myself. LOL
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My Ferrari's gonna need a belt service soon and I'd like to do it myself. But, there's that "timing" thing again...
The $$ Porsche (and ferrari) mechanics charges gives me the feeling their saying..."we're screwing you buddy he'he"...and that'll outweigh the intimidation I feel at doin' it myself and I take a "It's just a car...I'll do it for that kina money!!" attitude and just do it myself. LOL
#38
Three Wheelin'
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No mechanical aptitude on my part, and most important time does not allow me to dabble in this. I am only interested in driving these cars to the limits of my ability and have loads of fun. A family member of mine has taken the responsibility in preparing the car for track events; hence, I don't even change the tires and helping me load and secure the car on the trailer. Heck, he even washes and waxes all my vehicles. Of course I pay him for his time, even though he would gladly do it for free. Life is good.
#42
Three Wheelin'
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I resemble that more than I'd care to admit. I think how involved one gets is dependent upon how much you wrenched when younger. I raced YZ bikes and constantly was fixing same. After high school, my Bud bought a road construction company when I went off to college and I worked for him wrenching, etc, in my summers.. etc. You learn if that is what you must do