How can I learn?
02-18-2003, 06:12 PM
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How can I learn?
How did all you guys learn so frickin much about cars? I really wanna be able to work on my own car and know whats goin on with it, be able to fix problems when I had them and help other people with their cars and ****. Can someone tell me someway to learn?
02-18-2003, 06:14 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (Stellar1)
read, read and read.
one thing in life that is a nice quote to live by is
"when you listen, you learn. when you speak, you say what you already know"
just listen, and read. experience on your own part will back those up
one thing in life that is a nice quote to live by is
"when you listen, you learn. when you speak, you say what you already know"
just listen, and read. experience on your own part will back those up
02-18-2003, 06:16 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (Stellar1)
Yep... buy a helms manual and DIY (Do it yourself)
that's the basis of most knowledge... when something breaks, figure out how to do it yourself or with a friend that know's how to do it. (and have the RIGHT TOOLS) especially when monkeying with engine bolts, they need to be at certain foot lbs. of torque.. too much.. snap.. too little.. and you got engine projectiles.. and basically, when you have a question.. ask someone who knows... (honda-tech forums)
that's the basis of most knowledge... when something breaks, figure out how to do it yourself or with a friend that know's how to do it. (and have the RIGHT TOOLS) especially when monkeying with engine bolts, they need to be at certain foot lbs. of torque.. too much.. snap.. too little.. and you got engine projectiles.. and basically, when you have a question.. ask someone who knows... (honda-tech forums)
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Re: How can I learn? (poison)
read, read and read.
one thing in life that is a nice quote to live by is
"when you listen, you learn. when you speak, you say what you already know"
just listen, and read. experience on your own part will back those up
one thing in life that is a nice quote to live by is
"when you listen, you learn. when you speak, you say what you already know"
just listen, and read. experience on your own part will back those up
couldnt say it any better....then there is the search function
02-18-2003, 06:16 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (poison)
self tought y0!
buy a helm's manual and get to work. service your car every weekend. do something more complex each time. change fluids the first weekend... change brake pads later... then springs/shocks... then axles... you get the idea. don't be afraid to work on your own car.
btw im 17 too and if i can do it you can do it
[Modified by Spoon Hybrid, 3:17 AM 2/19/2003]
buy a helm's manual and get to work. service your car every weekend. do something more complex each time. change fluids the first weekend... change brake pads later... then springs/shocks... then axles... you get the idea. don't be afraid to work on your own car.
btw im 17 too and if i can do it you can do it
[Modified by Spoon Hybrid, 3:17 AM 2/19/2003]
02-18-2003, 06:56 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (Stellar1)
How did all you guys learn so frickin much about cars? I really wanna be able to work on my own car and know whats goin on with it, be able to fix problems when I had them and help other people with their cars and ****. Can someone tell me someway to learn?
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Re: How can I learn? (Stellar1)
read read read...thats good advice...
also surround yourself around people who love cars also....
H-T is a good place to start...
learn from others mistakes...
Do it yourself....or work with a friend and you can learn together...two heads are better than one...
also surround yourself around people who love cars also....
H-T is a good place to start...
learn from others mistakes...
Do it yourself....or work with a friend and you can learn together...two heads are better than one...
02-18-2003, 07:15 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (Emerica)
fix everything yourself, ask questions, fix your friend's cars, ask questions, go to school, and ask questions.
There is no such thing as a stupid question. It's only stupid if you assume you know something but you dont.
But also use the search function or you'll get flamed like some marshmellows.
02-18-2003, 07:18 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (lazy bum shaughn)
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Re: How can I learn? (Spoon Hybrid)
don't be afraid to work on your own car.
02-18-2003, 07:41 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (Hatchy-Ownzjo0)
I fucked **** up all the time when I first started messin' with my car. Broke bolts, got **** stuck in the belts, burnt up **** and shorted out radios and amps and speakers and ****, all kinds of crazy stuff.. but now.. Im still ******* stupid and break stuff j/k, I'm alot more careful now and alot more experienced. Good thing everything I broke was on my cheapo Ford truck, cheap as hell to replace.
j/k, I'm alot more careful now and alot more experienced. Good thing everything I broke was on my cheapo Ford truck, cheap as hell to replace.
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Re: How can I learn? (Syzle)
yeah man just read up, and learn from all your friends that wrench on their rides, just ask them to help you out and supervise you when you wrench on something.
its good to see someone wanting to learn
its good to see someone wanting to learn
02-18-2003, 07:57 PM
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Re: How can I learn? (Migs)
disconnect cable and antenna from your tv 
i only use it for videogames and movies now, its the best thing i have ever done for myself... and the weather is always a surprise. **** propaganda.
i only use it for videogames and movies now, its the best thing i have ever done for myself... and the weather is always a surprise. **** propaganda.
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Re: How can I learn? (Syzle)
I fucked **** up all the time when I first started messin' with my car. Broke bolts, got **** stuck in the belts, burnt up **** and shorted out radios and amps and speakers and ****, all kinds of crazy stuff.. but now.. Im still ******* stupid and break stuff j/k, I'm alot more careful now and alot more experienced. Good thing everything I broke was on my cheapo Ford truck, cheap as hell to replace.
j/k, I'm alot more careful now and alot more experienced. Good thing everything I broke was on my cheapo Ford truck, cheap as hell to replace.
02-19-2003, 07:13 AM
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Re: How can I learn? (poison)
read, read and read.
one thing in life that is a nice quote to live by is
"when you listen, you learn. when you speak, you say what you already know"
just listen, and read. experience on your own part will back those up
one thing in life that is a nice quote to live by is
"when you listen, you learn. when you speak, you say what you already know"
just listen, and read. experience on your own part will back those up
02-19-2003, 07:17 AM
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Re: How can I learn? (Stellar1)
"The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know ****!"
heres a good site for all of us "spatial/visual" learners
www.howstuffworks.com
[Modified by squirrel, 4:26 PM 2/19/2003]
heres a good site for all of us "spatial/visual" learners
www.howstuffworks.com
[Modified by squirrel, 4:26 PM 2/19/2003]
02-19-2003, 08:04 AM
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Re: How can I learn? (degooser)
read read read...thats good advice...
also surround yourself around people who love cars also....
H-T is a good place to start...
learn from others mistakes...
also surround yourself around people who love cars also....
H-T is a good place to start...
learn from others mistakes...
02-19-2003, 08:27 AM
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Re: How can I learn? (sancletayley)
I've got a bent power steering pulley on my car. Think this will be a good place to start? I think I can just get the part from a Honda dealership?
02-19-2003, 08:33 AM
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Re: How can I learn? (sancletayley)
DIY, read the boards, ask questions...
If you think you will need a tool buy it. You will use it later. Buy a Helms now! I wish I had at first. Last but not least, learn from your mistakes.
If you think you will need a tool buy it. You will use it later. Buy a Helms now! I wish I had at first. Last but not least, learn from your mistakes.
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Re: How can I learn? (Stellar1)
just take some intiative. dont be scurred. :D. oh yeah make sure you got some time on your hands. things always take a little longer the first time around.
