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Dox057 · 04-04-2013, 10:34 PM

I was just curious what you guys do? Are a lot of you mechanics or at least have mechanical backgrounds?

Like I said in my earlier post, I've wanted a Camaro since I was 10 but have always just had cars that got me from A to B and weren't thought of afterwards. Now that I have my Camaro and I'm ready to start playing with her and doing my modding and such I find myself super excited, albeit, a little nervous.

I'm a composer by trade, no real mechanical background to speak of. I'm not helpless, I change my own oil, know how to plug a flat, know the difference between a crank shaft and a window crank lol, but Ive never really dove in and done stuff with my car . I feel it would be cheating or, at least less fulfilling, to take mods to someone else to do, at least ones that should be easily done yourself, but I am indeed a bit nervous that I'll screw something up. =)

Todd45thAnniversaryV6 · 04-04-2013, 11:01 PM

Team Leader for Whole Foods Market

gnturboray · 04-04-2013, 11:03 PM

Law Enforcement

rontammy0 · 04-04-2013, 11:04 PM

i work at the honda plant here in ontario canada

AdamZ · 04-04-2013, 11:10 PM

kick ass and take names

KaBoom1701 · 04-04-2013, 11:10 PM

Sales Manager

*The_Blur* · 04-04-2013, 11:12 PM

I'm a Navy carrier propulsion mechanic waiting on OCS.

kristofer75 · 04-04-2013, 11:12 PM

Photographer & Graphic Designer. After being a Camaro owner for all of 7 days now I'm finding myself obsessed with trying to cram as much mechanical, performance, and detailing info in as I can. Never owned a vehicle that inspired me to do more than just drive it. It's exciting yet I see this hobby turning into an expensive habit!

Algeron · 04-04-2013, 11:18 PM

IT consultant

Dox057 · 04-04-2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kristofer75

Photographer & Graphic Designer. After being a Camaro owner for all of 7 days now I'm finding myself obsessed with trying to cram as much mechanical, performance, and detailing info in as I can. Never owned a vehicle that inspired me to do more than just drive it. It's exciting yet I see this hobby turning into an expensive habit!

^ THIS!!!

oldfriend · 04-04-2013, 11:28 PM

Wife's money controller

mikeyg36 · 04-04-2013, 11:31 PM

I'm professionally crazy

usmc1371 · 04-04-2013, 11:53 PM

I work in the oil industry. I think I'm in the same boat as you, I like doing the work on my Camaro myself but don't know too much about it.

angryv6 · 04-04-2013, 11:56 PM

Security

04-04-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
Dox057 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Darkside of the Moon Posts: 77	What's your gig? I was just curious what you guys do? Are a lot of you mechanics or at least have mechanical backgrounds? Like I said in my earlier post, I've wanted a Camaro since I was 10 but have always just had cars that got me from A to B and weren't thought of afterwards. Now that I have my Camaro and I'm ready to start playing with her and doing my modding and such I find myself super excited, albeit, a little nervous. I'm a composer by trade, no real mechanical background to speak of. I'm not helpless, I change my own oil, know how to plug a flat, know the difference between a crank shaft and a window crank lol, but Ive never really dove in and done stuff with my car . I feel it would be cheating or, at least less fulfilling, to take mods to someone else to do, at least ones that should be easily done yourself, but I am indeed a bit nervous that I'll screw something up. =)

04-04-2013, 11:01 PM	#2
Todd45thAnniversaryV6 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 183 View My Garage	Team Leader for Whole Foods Market __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2LT Bone freakin' stock......for now.

04-04-2013, 11:10 PM	#6
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04-04-2013, 11:12 PM	#7
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I'm a Navy carrier propulsion mechanic waiting on OCS. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

04-04-2013, 11:12 PM	#8
kristofer75 Kreativ Drives: 2013 2LT HWSE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Warren, MI Posts: 6 View My Garage	Photographer & Graphic Designer. After being a Camaro owner for all of 7 days now I'm finding myself obsessed with trying to cram as much mechanical, performance, and detailing info in as I can. Never owned a vehicle that inspired me to do more than just drive it. It's exciting yet I see this hobby turning into an expensive habit! __________________ Current Toy: 2013 Hot Wheels 2LT All I need now is some Orange Track and a Super Launcher!

04-04-2013, 11:03 PM	#3
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04-04-2013, 11:04 PM	#4
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	i work at the honda plant here in ontario canada

04-04-2013, 11:10 PM	#5
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	kick ass and take names

04-04-2013, 11:18 PM	#9
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04-04-2013, 11:28 PM	#11
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Wife's money controller

04-04-2013, 11:31 PM	#12
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	I'm professionally crazy

04-04-2013, 11:53 PM	#13
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	I work in the oil industry. I think I'm in the same boat as you, I like doing the work on my Camaro myself but don't know too much about it.

04-04-2013, 11:56 PM	#14
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