A wealth of information is available, but the data is surrounded by noise. For every knowledgeable enthusiast, there are many more misinformed or incorrect speculators whose opinions usually spring from personal preference or a need to hear themselves talk.
Instead of reading other websites or books, he should have done a AskSlashdot:)
In my opinion (a WRX), it's best to leave any mods/upgrades to the experts. If you have the money to spend on mods, you should have the money to pay for the experts' time.
I'd tend to agree when it comes to novices and people who want a fast daily driver. But, personally, I'd rather become an expert myself and turn every bolt. That's why I built my own project car [trunkmonkeyracing.com] from the ground up for rally and ice racing.
But, by your logic, most computer users of high end systems should only trust installing software to the experts at Best Buy.;)
If you want something done right, often you have to do it yourself. Finding a good tuner shop is TOUGH.
And in some cases, you might have a car where you'll need to do all the research and fabrication yourself. Some cars have impressive performance potential, but for various reasons were ignored by the aftermarket.
Plus in some cases, the challenge is to produce a sleeper car that no one expects to be fast.
http://www.turbovan.net/ and http://www.thedodgegarage.com/ are good examples of people who REALLY know their stuff modifying cars you would never expect to be fast.
Once I have the space for a beater car (with my current car being the project car) or a project car (keeping my current one stock), I do plan on having some fun. I'm an electrical engineer, and I'm fascinated with projects such as the Megasquirt and Megasquirt-AVR. I also consider myself quite competent with my garage tools.:)
I knew a guy (who died in an unfortunate motorcycle accident) who had a turbocharged Dodge Caravan that was ridiculously fast on a drag strip.
I'm also an Electrical Engineer with a mind to tinker. I only have one car, but it's also my project car, heh. I can't leave well enough alone, even if it leaves me stranded sometimes. It's been a lot of fun working on it though (AWD Turbo Plymouth Laser).
Those Nye turbine guys are great, I love their videos. Did you see
With all the fancy scientists in the world, why can't they just once
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Noises (Score:3, Insightful)
Instead of reading other websites or books, he should have done a AskSlashdot
In my opinion (a WRX), it's best to leave any mods/upgrades to the experts. If you have the money to spend on mods, you should have the money to pay for the experts' time.
Re:Noises (Score:5, Insightful)
I'd tend to agree when it comes to novices and people who want a fast daily driver. But, personally, I'd rather become an expert myself and turn every bolt. That's why I built my own project car [trunkmonkeyracing.com] from the ground up for rally and ice racing.
But, by your logic, most computer users of high end systems should only trust installing software to the experts at Best Buy. ;)
Yup (Score:2)
And in some cases, you might have a car where you'll need to do all the research and fabrication yourself. Some cars have impressive performance potential, but for various reasons were ignored by the aftermarket.
Plus in some cases, the challenge is to produce a sleeper car that no one expects to be fast.
http://www.turbovan.net/ and http://www.thedodgegarage.com/ are good examples of people who REALLY know their stuff modifying cars you would never expect to be fast.
Once I have the space for a beater car (with my current car being the project car) or a project car (keeping my current one stock), I do plan on having some fun. I'm an electrical engineer, and I'm fascinated with projects such as the Megasquirt and Megasquirt-AVR. I also consider myself quite competent with my garage tools.
Re:Yup (Score:2)
I knew a guy (who died in an unfortunate motorcycle accident) who had a turbocharged Dodge Caravan that was ridiculously fast on a drag strip.
I'm also an Electrical Engineer with a mind to tinker. I only have one car, but it's also my project car, heh. I can't leave well enough alone, even if it leaves me stranded sometimes. It's been a lot of fun working on it though (AWD Turbo Plymouth Laser).
Those Nye turbine guys are great, I love their videos. Did you see