Rank Your Modability
Pro
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 661
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From: Ca.
Zero as far as the Vette is concerned.
I'm at an age where if it needs to be done, I pay for it.
I still like to build race engines, but only for myself, and only Ford FE 427's and 428's. I have one built, and two ready to be built.
I'm at an age where if it needs to be done, I pay for it.
I still like to build race engines, but only for myself, and only Ford FE 427's and 428's. I have one built, and two ready to be built.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,809
Likes: 3
From: Yorktown Virginia
Nice thread Alex 
It's nice to know is side of members who are on here a lot such as Vetteman Jack,MSG C5 and Mr. Bill.
As for me Id have to say a 4.5. Reason being I can do all that if the time comes, but I can't say I can tune because I havnt been taught or shown, same goes for building an engine. Otherwise if I just watched and played with the software. I could do it.
I'd love to just hang with a tuner and an builder through a couple tunes,aka different scenarios like FI and NA. And with an engine as well. Otherwise I'll learn when I tear my block apart for fun. Lol
I can't express how much I hate not being able to tune my own car is. But being young I really need to try and concentrate on getting a "Career". A harsh case ADHD really hinders that. But I'm working on it. Lol
I want Lucky to rate himself,him and ET
It's nice to know is side of members who are on here a lot such as Vetteman Jack,MSG C5 and Mr. Bill.
As for me Id have to say a 4.5. Reason being I can do all that if the time comes, but I can't say I can tune because I havnt been taught or shown, same goes for building an engine. Otherwise if I just watched and played with the software. I could do it.
I'd love to just hang with a tuner and an builder through a couple tunes,aka different scenarios like FI and NA. And with an engine as well. Otherwise I'll learn when I tear my block apart for fun. Lol
I can't express how much I hate not being able to tune my own car is. But being young I really need to try and concentrate on getting a "Career". A harsh case ADHD really hinders that. But I'm working on it. Lol
I want Lucky to rate himself,him and ET
Im trying to teach myself how to tune it but its a very sttep learning curve and I learn better if I can see it done.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Wake Forest NC
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,606
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From: Rochester New York
Techs are limited to what they can do. "Modders" aren't. From what I understand a tech works exclusively on drivetrain/chassis stuff. "Modders" do everything from paint, custom fabrication for interior exterior AND mechanical stuff
Sort of like a jack of all trades type thing LOL.
But yes these are not set-in-stone definitions but just for general understanding and the threads intended purpose.
-Alex
Sort of like a jack of all trades type thing LOL.But yes these are not set-in-stone definitions but just for general understanding and the threads intended purpose.
-Alex
), customizers, mechanics, grease monkeys, etc... who happen to be employed at dealerships and independent repair shops.I have seen many so-called "modders" that I would never want to touch my car. Anyone can be a hack artist and spray paint some engine parts and call it a "mod". Yet ask the "modder" to diagnose an electrical short and they may be clueless.
I have worked with several "techs" that have built custom bikes, and race cars from scratch. Many shops don't allow "techs" to be intuitive and make custom repairs. Vehicle manufacturers want "techs" to just replace parts, rather than fix. That doesn't mean the "techs" don't have the ability to do some pretty awesome custom work.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,809
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From: Yorktown Virginia
Yea Im sure you are going to need to get those heads off pretty soon so you can get some afr's or something similar so you can put those itb's to some real use.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 18,643
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
Thanks to my buddies I have learned A TON!
They have taught me how to:
Install headers
Cam swap
AC Compressor swap
Water pump swap
Vararam install
Shocks swap
End links swap
Brake pads and rotors
and numerous other operations.
Compared to where I was five years ago,,,,times ten at least!
It has been fun to learn as I go!
But maybe someday.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 65
From: Rochester Hills MI
id say about a 4.5
i can do pretty much everything besides tuning and laying a base/clear coat. I never justified the cost of spending $600 on tuning software when I can have a professional tune it for half the price. Most of my limitations are due to the lack of equipment.
i can do pretty much everything besides tuning and laying a base/clear coat. I never justified the cost of spending $600 on tuning software when I can have a professional tune it for half the price. Most of my limitations are due to the lack of equipment.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,454
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I wouldn't say 5 since this is the first Vette I have owned. Autobody is my livelyhood and bussiness. I've built more totals than I can remember plus restorations. I also do all my own mechanical work unless I'm too busy and need something done on a DD. I bought a new Harley in 2000 and did lots of mods on it. When I was younger I had a string of 2nd gen Camaros. Right now I have a 72 MGB and 80 TR8 that were both restored/modded from the bare tubs up. Even at 59 yo I still enjoy a challenge and learning new things. I could never afford to pay someone to work on my toys. This Corvette will be the same. What I don't know, I will have to learn.
