I have a co-worker from India who got a quote to fix the front brakes. I showed him the beauty of RockAuto, and had him come over to change the front discs/pads (Chevy Prism).
Went to loosen the first lug nut. Wouldn't budge. Finally got out the 2' HF breaker bar and long story short, 5 of the 8 lugs snapped off. Tire shop that just put on new wheels refused to even pay for the studs (I gave him receipts).
I was glad I was able to show him how "easy" it is to change brakes 
dj06482 wrote: I was glad I was able to show him how "easy" it is to change brakes
Years back, I went over to a buddies house to show him the same thing. He had a Honda Civic. That's why I now own an impact screwdriver. Also, I forgot to tell him that you don't press the brake pedal when the calipers are off. That's how I know what a piston being fired from the bore sounds like.
I know my limitations and drive appliances. 
. I stick to tuning bicycles.
I like that Orange GTi that is for sale currently in $2016. That bundle of wires made me go no way - I know my limitations.
I think everybody does but the times that you pull off great or very easy stuff makes it worthwhile.
Example, my caprice blinkers were totally haywire. Not blinking, blinking when they shouldn't, random dimming and other shenanigans. I got a bit worried but decided to check the blinker relay in the fuse box.....which was loose and when popped back in is perfectly fine now
Not unless I'm in a rush. Generally I just accept it's going to take a couple of days to do anything (or a few months in the case of the current debacle with the MS3) then enjoy the process. If I need to do research to continue on so be it. I have another car. If I don't have that luxury I pay to have someone do it in a timely fashion.
Anytime I am in a rush I get irritated with the process. That saps all the fun out of the hobby.
After troubleshooting an old OMC electrical sterndrive issue years ago (and ultimately fixing it), I decided that although it sucked big time, working with old technology was still doable for an idiot like myself. They use to call it KISS- not the rock band, but rather Keep It Simple Stupid. That motto applies to me and I will always try to adhere to it whenever possible. Silly me thinking that I could wrench and enjoy something as new as an '01 Audi A6 twin turbo. Compared to the carb'd big block in my F250, it's night and day and in the end I'd rather be out actually driving and enjoying my stuff rather have it sit in the garage as a source of frustration and financial black hole.
The0retical wrote: Not unless I'm in a rush. Generally I just accept it's going to take a couple of days to do anything (or a few months in the case of the current debacle with the MS3) then enjoy the process. If I need to do research to continue on so be it. I have another car. If I don't have that luxury I pay to have someone do it in a timely fashion. Anytime I am in a rush I get irritated with the process. That saps all the fun out of the hobby.
This. If there's a deadline coming up, it's stressful and stuff usually goes wrong. If I don't have to have it done immediately, working on stuff is relaxing, rewarding, and enjoyable. It's amazing how much of a mental difference time makes.
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