Where'd ya learn?

[12turnda]

Hey everybody my name is Dan and I'm 16, I've been cruising around the site checking out all the cars and figured it's time i post. I'd have to say that this site converted my opinion on what a nice car is.

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This is what will possibly be my first car (1988 Plymouth Reliant), as of this Monday, lets just say its not my first choice... But you get what you can get as your first car. I just figured i'd post a pic see what comments you guys have, maybe you've had a worse first car? But more importantly I know absolutely nothing mechanically about cars and was wondering where some of you learned your skills. Any help is welcomed, just something to help me get started on the right track (probably not on this car )

Btw Sorry for the crap pic I only had my phone with me at the time.

[jasonklee]

Interesting. Planning on saving for something better in the future?

Welcome to StanceWorks

[kramerbuccs24]

Easiest (free) way to learn is to look through a build thread. With good pictures and descriptions and a bit of common sense it's pretty easy to see how all the suspension components work together and shit like that. If you like Evos go to evolutionm, Hondas: hondatech, Subarus: nasioc, etc. etc. Just google what kind of car you like, find the best forum for that platform and browse away!

[12turnda]

Interesting. Planning on saving for something better in the future?[/I]

Thanks, and definitely but the Plymouth should at least get from point A to B until I go to college. I doubt it would be worth doing anything to this thing

Easiest (free) way to learn is to look through a build thread. With good pictures and descriptions and a bit of common sense it's pretty easy to see how all the suspension components work together and shit like that. If you like Evos go to evolutionm, Hondas: hondatech, Subarus: nasioc, etc. etc. Just google what kind of car you like, find the best forum for that platform and browse away!

Awesome, i will check those sites out, but maybe the build threads will make more sence once i have a car to compare them too

[Michael Smith]

Your K-car could potentially be a really interesting build if you go with a period-appropriate look. I'd personally look at this as a huge opportunity to do something original.

[12turnda]

Your K-car could potentially be a really interesting build if you go with a period-appropriate look. I'd personally look at this as a huge opportunity to do something original.

You think so? What would you do to it if it was yours?

[Average_Jerk]

You think so? What would you do to it if it was yours?

honestly. Id just drive it to and from work. spend some time researching and learning about cars you like. then save up for one. i dont see a point in modding a car for the sake of being different or modding just to mod it. at that rate, it wont really mean anything to you.

what cars do you like? Im sure that you can find good wheel and suspension info on here whatever it is

[Michael Smith]

You think so? What would you do to it if it was yours?

Slam it, maybe space out a set of the Fondmetal basketweaves from a Chrysler TC by Maserati. Play up the 80s-ness of the thing, but in a good way. You can do this on the cheap and learn a lot in the process.

[Kielan]

I wouldn't mod this, it wouldn't be worth the money at all IMO. In order to do it right, there would have to be a good amount spent on custom suspension and such, which for you just wouldn't be worth it.

I'd save up, and get something you really want later, rather than dumping money into something you don't really like.

In terms of learning, I learned all I know from being on forums, looking at build threads, threads that talk about how stuff works. I also learned a lot from helping people out with their builds, and just looking around the car, (you would be surprised how much you can figure out, just by looking at the suspension setup of a car).

[12turnda]

honestly. Id just drive it to and from work. spend some time researching and learning about cars you like. then save up for one. i dont see a point in modding a car for the sake of being different or modding just to mod it. at that rate, it wont really mean anything to you.

what cars do you like? Im sure that you can find good wheel and suspension info on here whatever it is

That's what i was planning on doing originally but I don't know maybe it would be a good free practice car...?

But i do like the Civic Hatchbacks, in particular 06tiburonofdoom's EG... Altogether amazing. Maybe one day i'll pick one of them up or an 80's Rabbit.

[Average_Jerk]

That's what i was planning on doing originally but I don't know maybe it would be a good free practice car...?

But i do like the Civic Hatchbacks, in particular 06tiburonofdoom's EG... Altogether amazing. Maybe one day i'll pick one of them up or an 80's Rabbit.

also, do your own maintenance. not only will you learn a lot, you'll save a good chunk of change.

[Kielan]

That's what i was planning on doing originally but I don't know maybe it would be a good free practice car...?

But i do like the Civic Hatchbacks, in particular 06tiburonofdoom's EG... Altogether amazing. Maybe one day i'll pick one of them up or an 80's Rabbit.

EGs are awesome cars for pretty cheap. 80s Rabbits while they are awesome cars, typically take a lot of money to get them looking right, and running right (they love to rust).

also, do your own maintenance. not only will you learn a lot, you'll save a good chunk of change.

Definitely this.

[12turnda]

Slam it, maybe space out a set of the Fondmetal basketweaves from a Chrysler TC by Maserati. Play up the 80s-ness of the thing, but in a good way. You can do this on the cheap and learn a lot in the process.

I'll have to do some research, If i can slam it and make it look alright for a little bit of cash i might do it...

also, do your own maintenance. not only will you learn a lot, you'll save a good chunk of change.

I plan on it, nothing like learning through experience i would assume

EGs are awesome cars for pretty cheap. 80s Rabbits while they are awesome cars, typically take a lot of money to get them looking right, and running right (they love to rust).

Yeah maybe the Rabbit will be more of project for after college unless i find a super clean one or a newer one, but the civic could be a high possibility if this Plymouth doesn't work out, i would really love to have civic gas mileage...

[Streetlight]

I wouldn't mod this, it wouldn't be worth the money at all IMO. In order to do it right, there would have to be a good amount spent on custom suspension and such, which for you just wouldn't be worth it.

I'd save up, and get something you really want later, rather than dumping money into something you don't really like.

In terms of learning, I learned all I know from being on forums, looking at build threads, threads that talk about how stuff works. I also learned a lot from helping people out with their builds, and just looking around the car, (you would be surprised how much you can figure out, just by looking at the suspension setup of a car).

Honestly I learned the most watching Kielan working on my car, I still don't work on my own car, I basically whip Kielan into doing it by promising him free Kool-Aid if he helps me out. Usually he is down, about half the time though.

[stella.werks]

best thing to do man in your situation is figure out where the local jdm or euro meets are and go to them. be respectful and don't bring immature annoying friends. as A LOT of questions. so some people may get annoyed but most people will be down to teach you a thing or two. theres nothing more a car guy likes than talking about them, besides driving them of course. make friends with some of those guys and get a general feel for what they're doing. also steer away from the 18 year old kids with brand new cars that there mom and dad bought them. chances are they don't know shit. you wanna talk to the dudes with older cars, because chances are they're on a budget which means that they probably do everything themselves they can. if you have any questions you can pm me.