How to Get Started on a Project Car (its easier than you think)
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Date: 2020-02-27
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Lord
I feel like the most important thing about fixing project cars that are obd2 is to get a car specific reader. You may need to buy one for every car, but there well worth it when you run into a wack ass electrical problem. If your planning on getting one project car and your looking for a obd2 reader just get a car specific one. Ex. I was working on my Porsche 996 and the generic obd reader said that the crank sensor was bad and that was it. But when I replaced it and got one i know was working It still wouldn't start, in the end i got a duramertic (Porsche specific reader only 70 used eBay) used it to read the waves (crank was square and cam was round, or the other way been a long time now) on the crank sensor and quickly realized that the previous owner torn off the wiring harness and had the wires of the cam and crank sensors were soldered it back in wrong and tada got a running car in 2 hrs of redoing the wires.
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I feel like the most important thing about fixing project cars that are obd2 is to get a car specific reader. You may need to buy one for every car, but there well worth it when you run into a wack ass electrical problem. If your planning on getting one project car and your looking for a obd2 reader just get a car specific one. Ex. I was working on my Porsche 996 and the generic obd reader said that the crank sensor was bad and that was it. But when I replaced it and got one i know was working It still wouldn't start, in the end i got a duramertic (Porsche specific reader only 70 used eBay) used it to read the waves (crank was square and cam was round, or the other way been a long time now) on the crank sensor and quickly realized that the previous owner torn off the wiring harness and had the wires of the cam and crank sensors were soldered it back in wrong and tada got a running car in 2 hrs of redoing the wires.
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Jonathon
Uhh, can I add something to the off-road list? A Jeep Wrangler is actually surprisingly hard to come by, but a 90s F-150 sure isnt. Theyre everywhere and super easy to work on, I myself have my own and my buddies either have a 150 or Bronco. We all tear up the Nevada deserts and mountains like no other, if you need to fix them just look at any junk yard, youll find like 20 of them. Plus the aftermarket for them is insane, and if youre handy with a welder the possibilities are endless
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Uhh, can I add something to the off-road list? A Jeep Wrangler is actually surprisingly hard to come by, but a 90s F-150 sure isnt. Theyre everywhere and super easy to work on, I myself have my own and my buddies either have a 150 or Bronco. We all tear up the Nevada deserts and mountains like no other, if you need to fix them just look at any junk yard, youll find like 20 of them. Plus the aftermarket for them is insane, and if youre handy with a welder the possibilities are endless
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Fábio
It's very easy, just need moneyIf you didn't born in a rich family, you'll need to study, when you are studying you don't have the money, when you finish your studies, you will start to work with a low wage. When you start to get some money, you will get married and start a family, buy a house and after that you don't have the time or money to have a project car. And forget cheap tools, they will wear out faster than your broken car.
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It's very easy, just need moneyIf you didn't born in a rich family, you'll need to study, when you are studying you don't have the money, when you finish your studies, you will start to work with a low wage. When you start to get some money, you will get married and start a family, buy a house and after that you don't have the time or money to have a project car. And forget cheap tools, they will wear out faster than your broken car.
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Anna
Also, take advantage of the 'free' tool rental programs that some auto parts stores have, like Autozone and O'Reilly. For example, you can get a ball joint press, pay a deposit, and then you get that deposit back when you return the tool. Or, bring the parts to an auto shop and sometimes they'll do it for you for a fraction of what it would cost if you'd brought your entire car to the shop.
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Also, take advantage of the 'free' tool rental programs that some auto parts stores have, like Autozone and O'Reilly. For example, you can get a ball joint press, pay a deposit, and then you get that deposit back when you return the tool. Or, bring the parts to an auto shop and sometimes they'll do it for you for a fraction of what it would cost if you'd brought your entire car to the shop.
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Mike
(2001Jaguar s-type ) I Wana keep for project. But wife says NO DO TO MONEY it runs it has been reliable for the past 9years now NO LONGER HAS (A. C) Can somebody help (advice) to save car? ABOUT MYSELF AND CAR: I personally like the style and class of JAGUAR S-TYPE I'm thinking MOTOR SWAP lowered suspension nice wheels and making her a SLEEPER. (HELP)
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(2001Jaguar s-type ) I Wana keep for project. But wife says NO DO TO MONEY it runs it has been reliable for the past 9years now NO LONGER HAS (A. C) Can somebody help (advice) to save car? ABOUT MYSELF AND CAR: I personally like the style and class of JAGUAR S-TYPE I'm thinking MOTOR SWAP lowered suspension nice wheels and making her a SLEEPER. (HELP)
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eatSLEEPshitHONDA
Love the video big fan of you guys. But I just have to say. You forgot to add breaker bar to the tool list. And also add caution to buying harbor frieght tools. certain tools are fine from there but other ain't. Also feel like the video is slightly misleading. The money part specifically.
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Love the video big fan of you guys. But I just have to say. You forgot to add breaker bar to the tool list. And also add caution to buying harbor frieght tools. certain tools are fine from there but other ain't. Also feel like the video is slightly misleading. The money part specifically.
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DobsonatorX
ive taken on a project car. 2. 5L mazda 6 sport engine into a mk6 fiesta ST in performance blue running rally spec cams. drive-by-wire ITB kit, port'n'polished, bored and stroked, and forged to 2. 8L 9000rpm. oh and mercedes amg brembo brakes all round 330mm discs at front 300mm at the back.
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ive taken on a project car. 2. 5L mazda 6 sport engine into a mk6 fiesta ST in performance blue running rally spec cams. drive-by-wire ITB kit, port'n'polished, bored and stroked, and forged to 2. 8L 9000rpm. oh and mercedes amg brembo brakes all round 330mm discs at front 300mm at the back.
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Andy
I have e36 328i I have been owning it for a year now and all I can say is e36 and reliable dont go together I cant keep the car to run for more than a month before I need to send it to the shop rn is on jacks bc trailing arm brackets and transmission dont work no more
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I have e36 328i I have been owning it for a year now and all I can say is e36 and reliable dont go together I cant keep the car to run for more than a month before I need to send it to the shop rn is on jacks bc trailing arm brackets and transmission dont work no more
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Giacomo
I'm sure this series will be a blast to watch, but please, stick with the basic tools you showed us. Don't be that kind of guys who says everything is possible with a few items and then starts using professional grade stuff. Keep up with the great work: )
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I'm sure this series will be a blast to watch, but please, stick with the basic tools you showed us. Don't be that kind of guys who says everything is possible with a few items and then starts using professional grade stuff. Keep up with the great work: )
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Illusion
Thank you for this. I needed this motivation. Ive been wavering on whether or not to buy this 2007 335i and install an aftermarket turbo kit and exhaust and do some cool mods to it, after watching this, I think Im going to finally buy it.
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Thank you for this. I needed this motivation. Ive been wavering on whether or not to buy this 2007 335i and install an aftermarket turbo kit and exhaust and do some cool mods to it, after watching this, I think Im going to finally buy it.
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