There is an immense sense of pride in doing your own work. From restoring a classic to tuning a modern turbocharged engine, turning wrenches is a way to make a car uniquely yours.
If you’ve ever found yourself explaining to a friend why you need to spend the weekend cleaning the underside of your car, or why you’re waking up at 6 AM on a Saturday to hang out in a parking lot with strangers, this post is for you. The Scent of 100-Octane and Friendship car people
Many of us have forged lifelong friendships over the hood of a car. These are the people who will help you diagnose a weird engine noise at 11 PM or help you swap an engine in a driveway. As one enthusiast noted, car friends are more like family. Why We Do It: The Thrill and the Therapy There is an immense sense of pride in doing your own work