im no mechanic but re you,and age?

jjazzy016 · 05-22-07, 08:05 AM

are you guys like all mechanics, the most i have ever been knowledge able to do is change the thermostat and upper radiator hose. im curious what do guys do for a living, how old are you all.

LPB · 05-22-07, 09:35 AM

Backyard mechanic since early 1970s. Received A.S. Applied Science (Autobody) in my 30s and worked in the field for almost 10 yrs primarily repairing Asian autos.. Got smart and decided I'd rather get paid by using what litte intellect I possess and earned grad. degree in Social Work Administration. Been in Soc Wrk last 12 yrs.

Rule76 · 05-22-07, 10:02 AM

Bolt on replacement kind of guy. Had a '68 4-door Nova. RIP. Anyway, I have worked many jobs and fields. Selling perfume in parking lots, truck driver in U.S. Army to my current field and love. Network/System Administration. Bought my first computer in 2001 was going to school for it 4 months later.

**Mike Diaz** · 05-22-07, 10:34 AM

ASE Certified tech, 28 years old. I learned a lot about car repair between 2000 and 2002. I now run a transmission repair/rebuild facility and I'm learning how to rebuild automatic transmission in my spare time.

I've done 10 Legend head gaskets, countless Legend timing belts and water pumps, quite a few oddball engine swaps (including my 3.5), auto to manual swaps, and I'm about to get real serious with this shop I'm building right now.

*stevieray* · 05-22-07, 11:00 AM

Telecommunications analyst, 52 years old, grew up working on big block Chevys. Raced 3 years in SCCA GT-2 with a friend & his 300ZX and learned a lot about Asian auto technology. I'll attempt most anything as long as I have the shop space, tools & time. Particularly the tools.

Don't listen to Diaz. He has a hard time rebuilding lawnmower engines.

antik · 05-22-07, 11:01 AM

I'm a 22 year old Simulation Engineer with a BA in Computer Science from a school full of engineers (you adopt their twisted mindset after a while).

I just fiddle with my car in my spare time and I've read and learned a lot on this forum.

KEVINJ · 05-22-07, 11:18 AM

28 YRS OLD ACURA ASST SERVICE MANAGER. DONT WORK ON CARS UNLESS I FELL LIKE IT!!

Alperovich · 05-22-07, 11:28 AM

22 years old. currently i have 2 semesters left b4 completing my Automotive technology program, which i'll get a Associate in Applied Science degree. Right now i'm trying to get a job in the flied. Later I want to get into Automotive Engineering.

jjazzy016 · 05-22-07, 12:08 PM

well me myself im just a college student that live on my own, im a security guard too. i know nothing about cars, but if i had the tools and space to take one apart i bet i would learn alot.oh and im 20.

Pinyix · 05-22-07, 12:27 PM

I waiter to pay for the gas and JDM parts while going to college.

QBoroLegend · 05-22-07, 12:45 PM

I am 37
Assistant Account Executive at a marketing firm
In school for Computer Operations/Network Manager
Pseudo Semi Backyard Small Job Mechanic

NoUse · 05-22-07, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jjazzy016

well me myself im just a college student that live on my own, im a security guard too. i know nothing about cars, but if i had the tools and space to take one apart i bet i would learn alot.oh and im 20.

Im a security guard too... Shittiest job on the planet, I didn't realize how lazy of a job security is.

Im 18, sort of mechanically inclined.. Ive installed HID headlights, intakes, did work on my car's door panel... Just small stuff like that, I'm not ready for the big stuff like swaps yet.. Just dont trust me on doing antenna masts lol, a first grader can do a better job than me... Out of anger I cut off the white cord and just jammed the mast in the hole to make it look like there is a retractable antenna in there.

OhGeez · 05-22-07, 01:05 PM

37 yrs. old. I'm a Manufacturing Planner. (easy job).

Been tinkering with cars since I was a teen. Never got into full blown mechanics.....was more into visual mods and installing sound systems and tinting windows but I can change an alternator or radiator (easy stuff) if I have to.

Been in car clubs since the first day I got my car (16 yrs old).

Graduated from Devry Institute of Technology with my Electronics Degree. Did some technical work up until about 8 years when I took a position to be an Electronics Buyer for the company I was working for. That led into my current job.

In retrospect, as much as I love cars, I should have gone to an Automotive School like ITT or something.

OverDrive · 05-22-07, 01:24 PM

Im 21, My new job is a IT District Manager at 3 hospitals in shanghai china, Starts Next February, will have to move

Im a full time student at college, working on a computer science degree. I have my CompTIA A+ and Microsoft certified certificate's, Got those at my Current work which is CompUSA
Got my legend at 16. (my first car) Learned alot from this forum, and starting tweaking around. Took a course in automotive maintenance and repair at College of Marin. Learned alot from that too. Other than that i just pickup info from this forum then apply it by doing such.

TonyTheBullet · 05-22-07, 01:32 PM

I wanted to be an engineer, but parents wanted me to go to med school. Did an undergrad in Biochemistry & Genetic Engineering with the intent to go for med school but lost interest halfway so got a second degree in Economics. Now doing an MBA in Finance and Accounting while working in investment banking. I'm more of a casual driveway mechanic, most I've ever done is change brake pads. I'm 27 BTW.

05-22-07, 08:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
jjazzy016 i paid 500 for my 95 gs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: baltimore md Posts: 98 Car 1: 1989 chrysler lebaron turbo Car 2: 1995 acura legend gs iTrader: (0)	im no mechanic but re you,and age? are you guys like all mechanics, the most i have ever been knowledge able to do is change the thermostat and upper radiator hose. im curious what do guys do for a living, how old are you all. __________________ two things i love, ha ha my girl and car

05-22-07, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	Backyard mechanic since early 1970s. Received A.S. Applied Science (Autobody) in my 30s and worked in the field for almost 10 yrs primarily repairing Asian autos.. Got smart and decided I'd rather get paid by using what litte intellect I possess and earned grad. degree in Social Work Administration. Been in Soc Wrk last 12 yrs. __________________ Eyebrows KMS Strut Bar Enkei 16" J-Lips Wings West Spoiler w/LED Clear Corner Lens Clear Bumper Lens Clear Rear Side Markers Brembo X-Drilled/Slotted Stainless Braided Brake Hoses Focus 2500 Driving Lamps Gold Pkg Last edited by LPB : 05-22-07 at 09:37 AM. Reason: spell check

05-22-07, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Diaz WHAAAAAH! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N Canton, Ohio Posts: 10,986 Car 1: 3.5L 1991 LS Coupe 5 Spd Blk/Blk Car 2: 1994 Civic EG Hatch Car 3: 03 Honda TRX400EX iTrader: (2)	ASE Certified tech, 28 years old. I learned a lot about car repair between 2000 and 2002. I now run a transmission repair/rebuild facility and I'm learning how to rebuild automatic transmission in my spare time. I've done 10 Legend head gaskets, countless Legend timing belts and water pumps, quite a few oddball engine swaps (including my 3.5), auto to manual swaps, and I'm about to get real serious with this shop I'm building right now. __________________ 2nd Gen FAQ \| Newbie FAQ \| Bleeding Coolant DIY \| Manual Trans Flush DIY 3.5L DIY \| Crank-No Start Diagnosis \| How I built My Legend

05-22-07, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,577 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '97 NSX-T iTrader: (14)	Telecommunications analyst, 52 years old, grew up working on big block Chevys. Raced 3 years in SCCA GT-2 with a friend & his 300ZX and learned a lot about Asian auto technology. I'll attempt most anything as long as I have the shop space, tools & time. Particularly the tools. Don't listen to Diaz. He has a hard time rebuilding lawnmower engines. __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

05-22-07, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
antik Obsessive Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,923 Car 1: 98.5 BMW M3 Coupe 5MT Car 2: 95 L Sedan Car 3: 95 6MT Coupe (Dad's) iTrader: (5)	I'm a 22 year old Simulation Engineer with a BA in Computer Science from a school full of engineers (you adopt their twisted mindset after a while). I just fiddle with my car in my spare time and I've read and learned a lot on this forum. __________________ ~Ben Canterbury Green '95 Auto L Sedan ADDCO \| MLS \| KNUKONCEPTZ \| ALPINE \| ECLIPSE \| JL AUDIO \| BOSTON ACOUSTICS

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05-22-07, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rule76 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 166 Car 1: 1993 Legend Coupe iTrader: (1)	Bolt on replacement kind of guy. Had a '68 4-door Nova. RIP. Anyway, I have worked many jobs and fields. Selling perfume in parking lots, truck driver in U.S. Army to my current field and love. Network/System Administration. Bought my first computer in 2001 was going to school for it 4 months later.

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KEVINJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: COATESVILLE/PA PHILLY Posts: 276 Car 1: 1995 ACURA LEGEND SDN Car 2: 01 ACCORD SDN (WIFE) iTrader: (3)	28 YRS OLD ACURA ASST SERVICE MANAGER. DONT WORK ON CARS UNLESS I FELL LIKE IT!! __________________ 1995 ACURA LEGEND LS 4 DR 03-CL TYPE S WHEELS

05-22-07, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
jjazzy016 i paid 500 for my 95 gs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: baltimore md Posts: 98 Car 1: 1989 chrysler lebaron turbo Car 2: 1995 acura legend gs iTrader: (0)	well me myself im just a college student that live on my own, im a security guard too. i know nothing about cars, but if i had the tools and space to take one apart i bet i would learn alot.oh and im 20. __________________ two things i love, ha ha my girl and car

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Pinyix BHG Motorsports Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,045 Car 1: '92 LS "December" Car 2: 6MT Canterbury Coupe iTrader: (13)	I waiter to pay for the gas and JDM parts while going to college. __________________ .:JDM/EDM Non-Navi DIY:. .:JDM Navi Console DIY:. .:Cluster/Speedo Replacement DIY:. I think OEM is the best look. I just don't happen to think any of the various arrangements of OEM got it exactly right all at once

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QBoroLegend Son of the Most High Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In the arms of Queens Posts: 2,370 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 GMC RTS Car 3: 1970 Feet iTrader: (0)	I am 37 Assistant Account Executive at a marketing firm In school for Computer Operations/Network Manager Pseudo Semi Backyard Small Job Mechanic __________________ Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." R-Swift, Revolutionary Theme Muzik "Out the dark since the Light sparked when its splittin curtains. Now I live curseless, no longer worthless. Still grippin the mic, but now I just switch purpose."

05-22-07, 01:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
OhGeez Chi-Town Legend (/\) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 1,556 Car 1: '92 LS Coupe Car 2: '03 Nissan Murano Car 3: '00 BMW 740iL iTrader: (0)	37 yrs. old. I'm a Manufacturing Planner. (easy job). Been tinkering with cars since I was a teen. Never got into full blown mechanics.....was more into visual mods and installing sound systems and tinting windows but I can change an alternator or radiator (easy stuff) if I have to. Been in car clubs since the first day I got my car (16 yrs old). Graduated from Devry Institute of Technology with my Electronics Degree. Did some technical work up until about 8 years when I took a position to be an Electronics Buyer for the company I was working for. That led into my current job. In retrospect, as much as I love cars, I should have gone to an Automotive School like ITT or something. __________________

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OverDrive Keeper of Keys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mill Valley, CA (NorthBay Area) Posts: 600 Car 1: 04 Mercedes C Class AMG Car 2: 99 Acura TL Car 3: 03 E320 Mercedes iTrader: (1)	Im 21, My new job is a IT District Manager at 3 hospitals in shanghai china, Starts Next February, will have to move Im a full time student at college, working on a computer science degree. I have my CompTIA A+ and Microsoft certified certificate's, Got those at my Current work which is CompUSA Got my legend at 16. (my first car) Learned alot from this forum, and starting tweaking around. Took a course in automotive maintenance and repair at College of Marin. Learned alot from that too. Other than that i just pickup info from this forum then apply it by doing such. __________________ 1991 Acura Legend 3.5 OD Edition

05-22-07, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,923 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (13)	I wanted to be an engineer, but parents wanted me to go to med school. Did an undergrad in Biochemistry & Genetic Engineering with the intent to go for med school but lost interest halfway so got a second degree in Economics. Now doing an MBA in Finance and Accounting while working in investment banking. I'm more of a casual driveway mechanic, most I've ever done is change brake pads. I'm 27 BTW. __________________ ____________________________________________ Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

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