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Personally I would not do it again… I did not experience any issues with it technically speaking. The only real drawback I came across was Ford really pushed to get me to just try it so I said okay what the heck do it I will try anything once I suppose. The only problem was when I went to a Discount Tire while on a road trip to get the air checked, they said I would have to take it to a dealer to have them do it because they don’t deal with Nitrogen filled tires! (Very inconvenient while on the road IMO.)
Personally I would not do it again… I did not experience any issues with it technically speaking. The only real drawback I came across was Ford really pushed to get me to just try it so I said okay what the heck do it I will try anything once I suppose. The only problem was when I went to a Discount Tire while on a road trip to get the air checked, they said I would have to take it to a dealer to have them do it because they don’t deal with Nitrogen filled tires! (Very inconvenient while on the road IMO.)
Most likely my 1st love aside from Barbra Eden was the “I Dream of Jennie” ’65 Pontiac GTO Conv.
So ever since I was a kid I have always had a thing for old GTO’s.Most likely my 1st love aside from Barbra Eden was the “I Dream of Jennie” ’65 Pontiac GTO Conv.
So ever since I was a kid I have always had a thing for old GTO’s.[quote=”RhinoBlu3″ post=58574]First, congrats on your beginning career Cory. Next, this might sound lame but sounds like you truly want to learn by doing. But you an old clunker car for $1,000 or even less and work on that in your spare time. If you don’t have a place to keep it and work on it, maybe a family member will let you if you keep the workspace neat, etc. If you can’t afford parts for it, then take old parts off and replace them with the same parts. Still gives you experience in doing the procedures, using the right tools, etc., etc. And heck, when you do all the stuff on that car, sell it and buy another make and model and do it for that one too. That’s still “experience” that you can put on your resume, even if you do it on your own time. Good luck.[/quote]
This is exactly what I am planning on doing, when I start school here soon. Even though I have people I believe will help me that are in this field that I know on a personal level… I too do not want to be an annoyance for them either. Getting a vehicle and doing work on it just for the sake of learning is a great idea to be honest. (*Just don’t turn your everyday vehicle into a guinea pig! You still need to get to work or learn to take a bus I guess! 😉
[quote=”RhinoBlu3″ post=58574]First, congrats on your beginning career Cory. Next, this might sound lame but sounds like you truly want to learn by doing. But you an old clunker car for $1,000 or even less and work on that in your spare time. If you don’t have a place to keep it and work on it, maybe a family member will let you if you keep the workspace neat, etc. If you can’t afford parts for it, then take old parts off and replace them with the same parts. Still gives you experience in doing the procedures, using the right tools, etc., etc. And heck, when you do all the stuff on that car, sell it and buy another make and model and do it for that one too. That’s still “experience” that you can put on your resume, even if you do it on your own time. Good luck.[/quote]
This is exactly what I am planning on doing, when I start school here soon. Even though I have people I believe will help me that are in this field that I know on a personal level… I too do not want to be an annoyance for them either. Getting a vehicle and doing work on it just for the sake of learning is a great idea to be honest. (*Just don’t turn your everyday vehicle into a guinea pig! You still need to get to work or learn to take a bus I guess! 😉
I agree you will not make everyone happy… that is simply an impossibility. As careers go, getting bigger and bigger with each passing year it will become harder and harder that is just fact. You are doing great work and supplying everyone with great information that is what ETCG was created for and it is therapy I am sure for you in many ways. If people are “missing” you on a more comic relief personal level for which I really have yet to notice for the record (You are still personable IMO)… I would suggest maybe doing a stand-up “Mechanics” comedy DVD/YouTube routine for the lack of a better analogy once every couple of years. (I am sure have some pretty cool/funny stories to tell from your career… you have already demonstrated that in other video’s.) You have been compared to Mike Rowe “Dirty Job’s” and that is something to be proud of… but ETCG is about giving the best info. you can to us and that is what you are good at.
Thanks Eric.I agree you will not make everyone happy… that is simply an impossibility. As careers go, getting bigger and bigger with each passing year it will become harder and harder that is just fact. You are doing great work and supplying everyone with great information that is what ETCG was created for and it is therapy I am sure for you in many ways. If people are “missing” you on a more comic relief personal level for which I really have yet to notice for the record (You are still personable IMO)… I would suggest maybe doing a stand-up “Mechanics” comedy DVD/YouTube routine for the lack of a better analogy once every couple of years. (I am sure have some pretty cool/funny stories to tell from your career… you have already demonstrated that in other video’s.) You have been compared to Mike Rowe “Dirty Job’s” and that is something to be proud of… but ETCG is about giving the best info. you can to us and that is what you are good at.
Thanks Eric.[quote=”SpawnedX” post=55696]Up to 83 members now, good group, no drama, plenty of helpful people.[/quote]
This “Drama” being an important issue with other Forum Automotive sites and or Facebook pages…. too many drama queens that just like to start trouble. “Keep it Civil”.
[quote=”SpawnedX” post=55696]Up to 83 members now, good group, no drama, plenty of helpful people.[/quote]
This “Drama” being an important issue with other Forum Automotive sites and or Facebook pages…. too many drama queens that just like to start trouble. “Keep it Civil”.
I am defiantly going to go and “Feel” them out before I buy. As I specified before I had a Craftsman set years ago… They worked well and held up till they got stolen, but they did not feel right in my hand.. dare I say they were a little rough, some tools had some sharp cosmetic features that annoyed me. The GMPP tools do not feel that way to me, but they are more expensive:
209 pc. GM PP Tool set ($499.99)
Craftsman 540 pc. Mechanics Tool Set ($1,234.99)For the money obviously the Craftsman would be a much better buy, but at what cost. A basic 209 pc. set is a great set to get started with and then built around that getting more specialized tools if and when needed, or slowly upgrading to Mac, or Snap-on when able.
Decisions, decisions…. 🙂I am defiantly going to go and “Feel” them out before I buy. As I specified before I had a Craftsman set years ago… They worked well and held up till they got stolen, but they did not feel right in my hand.. dare I say they were a little rough, some tools had some sharp cosmetic features that annoyed me. The GMPP tools do not feel that way to me, but they are more expensive:
209 pc. GM PP Tool set ($499.99)
Craftsman 540 pc. Mechanics Tool Set ($1,234.99)For the money obviously the Craftsman would be a much better buy, but at what cost. A basic 209 pc. set is a great set to get started with and then built around that getting more specialized tools if and when needed, or slowly upgrading to Mac, or Snap-on when able.
Decisions, decisions…. 🙂I know this post is over two months old, however I recently started to rebuild my tool set after it had been stolen about a year ago. I was looking at a Craftsman set, but after stopping in at an O’Reilly Auto parts store I came across the GM Performance Parts Tool sets and just to give it a try before deciding found them to be as good quality set as the Craftsmen brand IMO. The first purchase was a GM PP Multi-Function Wrench 8-1, and “Basic” Socket set for around the house w/ ratchets/ wrenches/ screwdrivers all for under $200.00 all in all not bad. I am now seriously considering looking at the 209 pc. GM PP Tool set ($499.99) to actually get started with building my tool set again.
GM Performance Parts – Automotive Tool Set
Part Number: GM5643
limited lifetime warranty
UPC: 700305656437
209 Piece
Contents:47 – Deep sockets in 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″ drive (both SAE & metric)
58 – Regular sockets in 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″ drive (both SAE & metric)
32 – Combo wrenches in SAE & metric
12 – Screwdrivers
7 – Pliers & Vise wrenches
14 – Hex keys (both SAE & metric)
9- Ratchets, Speeder handles & Hinge handles
5 – Extension bars
7 – Adapters & U-joints
12 – Star bit sockets
6 – Spark plug sockets*All in all seems like a good deal for the price. The main thing is they feel good in my hand… something I can’t say for a Craftsman set I had years ago (Although for the record they were a very basic Craftsman quality set).
I know this post is over two months old, however I recently started to rebuild my tool set after it had been stolen about a year ago. I was looking at a Craftsman set, but after stopping in at an O’Reilly Auto parts store I came across the GM Performance Parts Tool sets and just to give it a try before deciding found them to be as good quality set as the Craftsmen brand IMO. The first purchase was a GM PP Multi-Function Wrench 8-1, and “Basic” Socket set for around the house w/ ratchets/ wrenches/ screwdrivers all for under $200.00 all in all not bad. I am now seriously considering looking at the 209 pc. GM PP Tool set ($499.99) to actually get started with building my tool set again.
GM Performance Parts – Automotive Tool Set
Part Number: GM5643
limited lifetime warranty
UPC: 700305656437
209 Piece
Contents:47 – Deep sockets in 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″ drive (both SAE & metric)
58 – Regular sockets in 1/4″, 3/8″ & 1/2″ drive (both SAE & metric)
32 – Combo wrenches in SAE & metric
12 – Screwdrivers
7 – Pliers & Vise wrenches
14 – Hex keys (both SAE & metric)
9- Ratchets, Speeder handles & Hinge handles
5 – Extension bars
7 – Adapters & U-joints
12 – Star bit sockets
6 – Spark plug sockets*All in all seems like a good deal for the price. The main thing is they feel good in my hand… something I can’t say for a Craftsman set I had years ago (Although for the record they were a very basic Craftsman quality set).
Thanks, I appreciate your response.
I was looking at the 540 pc. set, and still deciding.
Word of friendly advice… since I ended up not getting into my field of study when I got my first set I did not carry insurance… I know I don’t have to tell you how “dumb I was” for not doing so in the first place right? As you begin to build your set… GET INSURANCE! Learn from other peoples mistakes.Thanks again.