Basic help

[lighter]

Whats up everyone, so im not really new to the site, i come here to get some ideas for my 240, and some helpful information but i never really post much just poke around :mepoke: ive noticed that most people seem to work on there cars a lot (on their own, not at a shop paying someone to do it) and it gets me a little disappointed since i dont really do that, not that i dont want to, but more of the fact that i dont have a garage, or proper tools to do what i need to get done (what im getting done). ive had my 240 for over 6 years now and haven't really done much work of my own. except basic tune ups and oil changes. Ive been debating on where i should begin to do my own work and have some pride in my own work. just dont know were to begin, i dont wanna start of with something that all i have to do is bolt it in and ta-dah.. im done, i wanna do something more challenging and im coming here to get some ideas, the few that i have i have no clue how to do or just dont have the experience doing it.

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fixing body(getting it ready for paint), wiring(engine bay/audio), engine upgrades (sr20 basic swap), wheels?

im trying to get more ideas were to begin.. might not be the right place to post but i figure since its just a general chat section.. might as well.. im expecting people to flame for no reason.. so w.e any help would be appreciated...also i could give more about my car if anyone is giving legit advice.

[sky53line]

Go buy a part and install it yourself. If you don't have the proper tools. Go buy them. I'm not going to tell you what modification to do to your car next. Ill tell you right now thats how I learned to work on my car. Trial and error, and make sure you don't have any left over bolts when youre done. If you can't figure out how to install something... 99.9999 percent of the time you can search ziliva and if not, google and you will find your answer.

[lighter]

true points, trial and error is always the way to go just dont know how to do any of these things, body work is something ive never done nor do i know where to begin.. neither is wiring last time i tried wiring, shit caught on fire.. @[email protected]

[EnemyS15]

Get your hands dirty and take your time. I did a rhd conversion, without and previous knowledge or experience. I just did a shit ton of research, pic hunting, and asking questions. Everything came out great!

Buy yourself a xxx amount tool kit to start off and work your way up as you go.

[HellaFlushSRs13]

You don't need some gangster ass $2000 set of tools and a shop with a lift to work on ur car. Yeah it makes it easier, and there are some things you can't do without certain items like jacks and a cherry picker etc. But the reality is that I've done clutches in my buddies driveways and a whole host of mods and matainence in my own with just a basic set of wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and so on. All u need is some determination and know how. The determination is all on you. As for the know how well you can find a lot of that here or on the interwebz in general or you can do what I did when I was first getting into cars, go and hang out at whatever shop is near you, make friends with car guys and develop a network of ppl that are willing and capable of answering questions and helping each other out.

As far as what to do first
1) get some basic tools: basic metric wrench set, a ratchet and sockets, some screwdrivers, jack stands and a jack, that's just what comes to mind at first maybe some other ppl can fill u in on what they would say is a must
2) get the shop manual (either buy it or print it out) this will come in very handy
3) start with small minor mods and upkeep: intake, exhaust, headers, spark plugs & wires, belts, etc... You mentioned getting it ready for paint well there are tons of threads on here that outline this and so go on and see what they use
4) once you start to get a basic understanding then challenge urself by undertaking bigger more complicated projects

But as far as what's most important, to be blundt I guess that would be just getting off ur ass and doing it, decide what u wanna do how ur gonna do it and then DO IT

[3v1Ls14]

Its all about what you feel like doing at the time. thats the beauty of working on your own stuff. its always at your house. if the mood strikes, u can just go put something new on or change something any time you like. I have learnt everything i know by jumping into the deep end with a little reading and researching along the way. good luck with your project(s) :)

[shaggy sr]

U can do that. I Bought a set of basic tool set (21 pcs) to do swap, coilovers n wiring. That's not hard.