How do you rate your automotive knowledge? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

nightwalker · 03-12-2004, 06:26 PM

So at what level do you rate your automotive knowledge? Let's see who really knows what they're talking about. Be honest now. You're only lying to yourself.

The ROMAN · 03-12-2004, 06:41 PM

~ 3 ~
I'd say I'm pretty crafty with the autos. I've never swapped an engine myself, but helped with friends engine work. Also worked as a mechanics assistant, have done body work, and am painting my own 240 when gets warmer. I don't pay people to install parts, unless it's only to cover my own arse (like an expensive L.S.D). This feels like a resume. Only thing is when I get frustrated I tend to break things.

Salty_X · 03-12-2004, 07:28 PM

Quote:

1...I know how to drive 5-speed

You making fun of me?

I'm not trying to toot my own horn or anything, but I'd say that I have a good amount of knowledge, just because I have learned from many other much-more-experienced people's doings... But based on actual works performed by myself I'm probably only a 2.5 or 3...

russian · 03-30-2004, 08:33 AM

also im prety sure alot of us live in apartment complexes and go to school, and you know working in apartments on your car not a good idea, also people stare! pisses me off. id say 2.5, cuz i can do some suspension work

s13Steve · 03-31-2004, 07:18 PM

I would say a 3.5

adey · 03-31-2004, 08:29 PM

2.5... know how to do axles and diff, suspension and drivetrain stuff OTHER than clutchwork (I've heard it's not hard, but I don't have the tools required) ... I haven't touched the engine though, and don't really intend to, simply because most of the more exotic stuff we'd need (well, relatively exotic - engine stand, good covered parking lot, cherry picker, etc etc) I just don't have access to. Darn.

ONYX S-13 · 04-01-2004, 11:39 AM

2...I never took auto class in hs and i just started driving about 2 years ago..So I'm fairly new to everything.

Zed · 04-01-2004, 02:44 PM

Well I was a auto tech for GM of Canada and Ford of Canada and I am trained at Parts, and auto service. Plus I can rebuild Rotaries and tune them.

And if I lived closer to the NISSAN dealer they want to hire me!!!!

fastpace · 04-01-2004, 11:50 PM

Well i believe i am more like 3

Demik · 04-01-2004, 11:52 PM

wat is an intake????

lol jk i would say 3.5 maybe 4 for me?..

mjjstang · 04-04-2004, 07:31 PM

yah im about a 3.5, swapped my friends ka to another ka withought even knowing what a clutch was. but I mean how hard is it anyway. took me 2 weeks when I did it, and when I did it to my car, it seemed like it took 2 hours. but ive been pretty much teaching my self. my dad doesnt know what a piston is. so im out of luck there. most stuff I learn is from here and im in the middle of doing my sr swap. but then again I dont even know how to drive a stick( yet I just orderd a brand new clutch for my sr), thats gonna have to change real fast though.

UcanTry · 04-05-2004, 12:02 PM

id say 4.5....

GotBoost? · 05-05-2004, 03:18 PM

probably a 2.....

Hoshikuzu · 06-10-2004, 11:17 PM

Hm, I can count how many times I've driven stick on my two hands. But, I've helped out with aznpoopy's s14. Did some basic stuff plus timing chain guide and engine mounts. (Engine mount bolts SOOOOO annoying!!!) Soon though, I'll have to do some maintenance on my fc so what does that count as? 2? 2.5??

nocomedown · 06-10-2004, 11:55 PM

im a dunce. actually, i just havent tried too much stuff yet. i'll learn though.

**West** · 06-26-2004, 01:09 AM

hehe, this is fun cuz I get to see who all voted what

sil40sx · 06-26-2004, 12:35 PM

6 or maybe even a 7

SimpleS14 · 06-27-2004, 03:12 PM

2

but I still can't get my car to start

D1GP · 06-27-2004, 06:08 PM

2 for now, 5 in a few years.

SilviaDriver · 06-28-2004, 10:14 AM

damn. theres no 10 option available.

s14srpilot · 06-28-2004, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilviaDriver

damn. theres no 10 option available.

Or in your case -10 haha j/k

Brian · 06-28-2004, 05:51 PM

1 for me.

i suck at cars.

MakotoS13 · 06-28-2004, 07:28 PM

i guess i'm about a 4 since i tend to figure out and solve most my problems on my own. i feel confident tackling everything but engine building... so that's what i'm gonna do soon

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-28-2004, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeswepromise

i suck at cars.

no fair! you can't steal my sig from ziptied!

i'm a good 4.. sometimes more sometimes less. 4 is a good round figure though.

Muzzy · 06-28-2004, 10:51 PM

4 mang!!
i can do it....i jus rather not lol

nissantuner22 · 07-13-2004, 05:00 PM

I would say 5ish

Bbandit · 07-18-2004, 10:41 AM

1, 2, 3, and 4
but I'm not that good at wirings.

I'm still learning 5 and 6. I do have a plan to fabricate my own cage

KA240SX808 · 07-18-2004, 05:30 PM

2 w/o driving
No liscense

TheTimanator · 07-18-2004, 09:56 PM

#2 but I've done suspension work, brakes, wriring diagrams, helped do my engine swap, changed many bushings=pain in my old car, changed clutch and will be installing my VLSD with help soon....

maybe I should have voted a 3..

240meowth · 07-19-2004, 01:33 PM

i didn't vote, because there isn't a "i only know how to drive an auto and gas up"

View Poll Results: So, how much do you know? (installs you have successfully performed)
1...I know how to drive 5-speed	9	5.11%
2...can change oil, tires, spark plugs, caps, rotors, have a pretty good understand of how things work	54	30.68%
3...clutches, axles, driveshafts, cams, timing belt/chain, able to work on some internals	44	25.00%
4...engine swaps, headgaskets, figuring out wiring, diagnosing problems,	41	23.30%
5...internal engine building, measuring tolerances, complete understanding of the modern day internal combustion engine (emissions,timing,vacuum,cooling,oil,etc.)	22	12.50%
6...full race fabrication, cages, weird engine swaps, etc.	6	3.41%
Voters: 176. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2004, 06:26 PM	#1
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 42 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you rate your automotive knowledge? So at what level do you rate your automotive knowledge? Let's see who really knows what they're talking about. Be honest now. You're only lying to yourself. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-30-2004, 08:33 AM	#4
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 38 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	also im prety sure alot of us live in apartment complexes and go to school, and you know working in apartments on your car not a good idea, also people stare! pisses me off. id say 2.5, cuz i can do some suspension work __________________ I must break you.

03-31-2004, 07:18 PM	#5
s13Steve Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Age: 37 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would say a 3.5 __________________ MA-MOTORSPORTS.COM

04-01-2004, 02:44 PM	#8
Zed Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Age: 40 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I was a auto tech for GM of Canada and Ford of Canada and I am trained at Parts, and auto service. Plus I can rebuild Rotaries and tune them. And if I lived closer to the NISSAN dealer they want to hire me!!!! __________________ Unlock The Power Of The Z NISMO The Real Power On The Street If NISMO stands for NISSAN Motorsports HOMO must stand for Honda Motorsports

03-12-2004, 06:41 PM	#2
The ROMAN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Age: 38 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	~ 3 ~ I'd say I'm pretty crafty with the autos. I've never swapped an engine myself, but helped with friends engine work. Also worked as a mechanics assistant, have done body work, and am painting my own 240 when gets warmer. I don't pay people to install parts, unless it's only to cover my own arse (like an expensive L.S.D). This feels like a resume. Only thing is when I get frustrated I tend to break things.

03-31-2004, 08:29 PM	#6
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,061 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2.5... know how to do axles and diff, suspension and drivetrain stuff OTHER than clutchwork (I've heard it's not hard, but I don't have the tools required) ... I haven't touched the engine though, and don't really intend to, simply because most of the more exotic stuff we'd need (well, relatively exotic - engine stand, good covered parking lot, cherry picker, etc etc) I just don't have access to. Darn.

04-01-2004, 11:39 AM	#7
ONYX S-13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel (O.C.) Posts: 1,301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2...I never took auto class in hs and i just started driving about 2 years ago..So I'm fairly new to everything.

04-01-2004, 11:50 PM	#9
fastpace Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Age: 39 Posts: 689 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: fastpace Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well i believe i am more like 3 __________________ life is what you make of it!!!! "well, I go out, I do the practice, I think about it and I concentrate on one small thing I can change that will have an effect. I make that change then I go out and drive to my maximum." -Ayrton Senna

04-01-2004, 11:52 PM	#10
Demik Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cali Posts: 739 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wat is an intake???? lol jk i would say 3.5 maybe 4 for me?..

04-04-2004, 07:31 PM	#11
mjjstang Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,654 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yah im about a 3.5, swapped my friends ka to another ka withought even knowing what a clutch was. but I mean how hard is it anyway. took me 2 weeks when I did it, and when I did it to my car, it seemed like it took 2 hours. but ive been pretty much teaching my self. my dad doesnt know what a piston is. so im out of luck there. most stuff I learn is from here and im in the middle of doing my sr swap. but then again I dont even know how to drive a stick( yet I just orderd a brand new clutch for my sr), thats gonna have to change real fast though. __________________ I was going to, but I can not think of a sig less than 75 characters.

04-05-2004, 12:02 PM	#12
UcanTry Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ................ Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	id say 4.5.... __________________

05-05-2004, 03:18 PM	#13
GotBoost? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	probably a 2.....

06-10-2004, 11:17 PM	#14
Hoshikuzu Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hm, I can count how many times I've driven stick on my two hands. But, I've helped out with aznpoopy's s14. Did some basic stuff plus timing chain guide and engine mounts. (Engine mount bolts SOOOOO annoying!!!) Soon though, I'll have to do some maintenance on my fc so what does that count as? 2? 2.5??

06-10-2004, 11:55 PM	#15
nocomedown Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Lafayette, IN / TX Age: 35 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nocomedown Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im a dunce. actually, i just havent tried too much stuff yet. i'll learn though.

06-26-2004, 01:09 AM	#16
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hehe, this is fun cuz I get to see who all voted what __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

06-26-2004, 12:35 PM	#17
sil40sx BANNED Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: modesto Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	6 or maybe even a 7

06-27-2004, 03:12 PM	#18
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2 but I still can't get my car to start __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

06-27-2004, 06:08 PM	#19
D1GP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	2 for now, 5 in a few years.

06-28-2004, 10:14 AM	#20
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	damn. theres no 10 option available.

06-28-2004, 05:51 PM	#22
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	1 for me. i suck at cars. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

06-28-2004, 07:28 PM	#23
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i guess i'm about a 4 since i tend to figure out and solve most my problems on my own. i feel confident tackling everything but engine building... so that's what i'm gonna do soon

06-28-2004, 10:51 PM	#25
Muzzy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: TX Posts: 1,555 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	4 mang!! i can do it....i jus rather not lol __________________ lemme have a dollar

07-13-2004, 05:00 PM	#26
nissantuner22 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Age: 36 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	I would say 5ish __________________ Current Project: Operation: N/A SR: 93 Silvia Q SR20DE Engine with go fast goodies. , "Common problems 240sx's suffer from are curbs, trees, ditches, and other immovable objects."thx247 "on the tounge... there is no guardrails."- citizen

07-18-2004, 10:41 AM	#27
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 39 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1, 2, 3, and 4 but I'm not that good at wirings. I'm still learning 5 and 6. I do have a plan to fabricate my own cage __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

07-18-2004, 09:56 PM	#29
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	#2 but I've done suspension work, brakes, wriring diagrams, helped do my engine swap, changed many bushings=pain in my old car, changed clutch and will be installing my VLSD with help soon.... maybe I should have voted a 3.. __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

07-19-2004, 01:33 PM	#30
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i didn't vote, because there isn't a "i only know how to drive an auto and gas up" __________________

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