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Old 03-17-2012, 07:39 AM
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How did ya'll get started in the automotive world?

Specifically I am looking for some success stories on how to enter the custom fabrication and/or high performance market. Did you go through college? Automotive School? Which ones? What would you recommend?

I am a college student with a passion for cars and want to know how to get into the world of custom cars and motorcycles.
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Old 03-17-2012, 07:42 AM
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School of Hard Knocks
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Old 03-17-2012, 07:47 AM
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i killed a master mechanic and ate his heart. i gained all of his power and knowledge.
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Old 03-17-2012, 07:59 AM
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I played a lot of Gran Turismo and Ridge Racer.
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I tear into Honderp engines with lots and lots of tools to see what makes 'em tick.....


Then I immediately forget how to rebuild them. Ive scrapped nearly 10 of the perfectly working fuckers in my time. "Nearly" because the last guy stopped me halfway through, figured out what I had removed, and got it barely back together.



Dammit.
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Old 03-17-2012, 08:39 AM
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First legit question to ever be asked by a 12 member, and to answer your question...i google and read alot on the internet.
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Originally Posted by Captain Slow
First legit question to ever be asked by a 12 member, and to answer your question...i google and read alot on the internet.
That. Internet is a huge resource
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I was born with NOS in my blood.
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dear lawd! can it be so? a non retarded question!

also, start with a generic automotive program like tncc's auto program. after you graduate from there go to a technical school like lanier tech.
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The Fast and Furious changed my life.
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