# Q for those who DON'T do all their own work

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-for-those-who-dont-do-all-their-own-work/64253>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 10, 2009, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-for-those-who-dont-do-all-their-own-work/64253 "2009-03-10T13:09:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mysterio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e56c9b/32.png) [@Mysterio](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mysterio)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-for-those-who-dont-do-all-their-own-work/64253/101 "2009-03-18T11:49:45Z")

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I have yet to have a shop do anything on any of my cars. I haven’t done a whole lot though. My “big” projects include 2x clutches, 1x timing belt, intake manifold swap. I’ve done everything else from rewiring 15-20 wires to swap to a newer computer in my car, mounting and wiring gauges, mounting intercooler & making my own piping/mounting, etc. I havent had to tear into a motor yet or anything like that. I would probably do the bulk of that myself but for the machining / assembling I’d take it to a reputable shop because that is something I don’t have the knowledge/tools to do and wouldn’t trust myself “learning” on my own motor.

The main big reason I do all the work on my cars is because I enjoy it and it gives a lot of satisfaction knowing I did it myself. A CLOSEEEEE #2 is the saving on labor costs, which can be a LOT for more extensive lengthy projects.

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**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2009, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-for-those-who-dont-do-all-their-own-work/64253/102 "2009-03-18T12:22:27Z")

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I like being able to fix cheaply the two most expensive purchases people make: cars and homes.

I have a feeling it will pay off in the long run

I also enjoy it too

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**Author:** ![BrockwayMT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brockwaymt/32/5060_2.png) [@BrockwayMT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BrockwayMT)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-for-those-who-dont-do-all-their-own-work/64253/103 "2009-03-19T18:13:37Z")

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If I know it’s going to be a pain in the ass I may pay someone. Or if I’m in a hurry. Or it’s cold out.

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**Author:** ![BrockwayMT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brockwaymt/32/5060_2.png) [@BrockwayMT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BrockwayMT)\
**Post date:** [March 19, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/q-for-those-who-dont-do-all-their-own-work/64253/104 "2009-03-19T18:14:39Z")

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> [@Mysterio](#):
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> The main big reason I do all the work on my cars is because I enjoy it and it gives a lot of satisfaction knowing I did it myself.

You haven’t done enough of it. Or done it for a paycheck…

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