What type of repairs do you typically consider DIY and what do you get a pro to fix?
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@Joe Chapline 4099 wrote:
You can rate the whole thread, though. I haven’t noticed that anyone has used that feature.
I just rated it, so this thread has FIVE stars, while all other threads have NO stars.
Hahaha, Yeah I saw that but i thought it would be kind egotistical to rate a thread I started.
One of the car forums I participate in that has a thanks feature in the the lower right segment, but they use some weird forum software.
Good Lookin out, great forum you’ve got here.I wasn’t sure if this a five star thread though? I was thinking 4 maybe it’s pretty close to internet gold but there is always a little room for improvement
@PrintError 4109 wrote:
I’m the same way with cars. In the 14 years I’ve been driving, I’ve never taken a car to a mechanic. Not once, not for anything. You save a FORTUNE knowing how to DIY this stuff, and most of it is easy easy easy.
Now I actively support being an educated driver/owner/DIYer but there is an area where being thrifty might jeopardize you and your families safety. Brakes, wheels and tires are things that directly effect the vehicles safety, and should never be altered unless the person has the right tools and no how to start and finish the . Stopping is much more important than starting. Being able to DIY everything on your car was something my father did and still does, but he has been having trouble on anything post 2000. The Check Engine Light is not a 30000 mile light like I used to hear people say, it tends to mean something, that has been his biggest hurdle. With (good) forums and service manuals you can fix anything, but any good technician knows when to ask for help.
Being easy is relative though depending on what your driving.
@KLizotte 4495 wrote:
You are one committed person. 😎
Many have suggested that I be committed.
The security guys at the office derive much entertainment from commenting on my outfits and bicycle choices. “Does your sister know you stole her bike?” is my current fave.
I’ve always had at least one pink bike. They’re fun! They make people smile.
@KLizotte 4495 wrote:
You are one committed person. 😎
Many have suggested that I be committed.
The security guys at the office derive much entertainment from commenting on my outfits and bicycle choices. “Does your sister know you stole her bike?” is my current fave.
I’ve always had at least one pink bike. They’re fun! They make people smile.
I’m one of those people that can read something a dozen times but will learn from actually getting in there and trying it.
It started with a slight axial wobble of maybe 0.030″. After I tried making a slight adjustment to pull it the other way. I somehow managed to pull the rim out of round. That was pretty much the point I knew it was done.I went back and returned the adjusted ones back to where they started…and it was worse…I spent about and hour and a half screwing with it. That was about the point at which I began to get the eye twitch that is usually followed by damaging something. I tend to attack things with the mentality of I’m a master auto mechanic, I can fix this Especially with a bike they are slower and much simpler but still so damned picky.
Going forward I plan on reconstructing the attempts I have made
Time to fetch my wheel (and maybe some Rocklands)
That’s Badass, The dead wheel was an AlexRim A500 (worst reviewed wheel ever!).
I hope my wheels hold up that long. I plan on getting a mate for the new wheel next time I head down there.
This time I don’t know that I will really mess with it…although I just need to tinker with things. That was the only major thing I have not tried to do (or at least something that doesn’t translate to something on a car).
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