AlexM Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Great idea, especially if there's decent sausages on the barbecue! Does anyone fancy running through a clutch change? I need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Nice idea, We have both just serviced our Supras but up for the mini meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The only reservation I have about this is the remote location.......I mean rounded/sheared bolts, or changing spark plugs and crap getting into the cylinders or the car just not running right after etc.......and you may be a long way from home. There is also the liability issue, I mean if you come to bleed someones J spec brakes and the nipple snaps off will the owner accept a long AA trip home and buying a new caliper or will they blame the helper...........ie I believe it will lead to some ill feeling at some point. Whereas I have followed "how to's" on here and taken things steady and then asked for advice to check things etc and if I've made a mistake or damaged something well then i've no one else to blame and tbh you often learn more from these mistakes..........plus your car is still safely on the drive.... So I'd lean more to the information, advice, verbal how to's or say the 'teachers' demonstrating on their own car (or one specific members car) for people to take away what they have just seen/heard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 This idea would benifit me, ive serviced my first ever car (vauxhall nova), but all the other cars ive had I never had confidence on doing them. Shame you're quite far away cos Id be up for learning this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but a simple group of Youtube video guides would be useful for forever referance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I'm not sure if it's been mentioned but a simple group of Youtube video guides would be useful for forever referance. Was going to suggest that, but thought traders might get angry seeing such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I like this Youtube channel idea. Could we have a mkivsupra.net youtube channel for techinical guides? I could take my laptop out to the car as a guide. Im up for some editing and filming but there are guys on here much better suited to this job. Just need somebody with some knowledge and willing to take the hits on here for talking and working on cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Was going to suggest that, but thought traders might get angry seeing such a thing. Club for the members, not the traders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Is there a space we can do this at the Pod then? I'll make sure we've got a photographer there to catch it all and do the write-up myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The only problem of doing it up at Pod, is that isn't really fair on some, as I'm sure they don't want to spend the day leaning over someone else's car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The only problem of doing it up at Pod, is that isn't really fair on some, as I'm sure they don't want to spend the day leaning over someone else's car. This is true. Maybe we could get volunteers to do certain bits at certain times, e.g. 12:30 - Gav shows how to change the oil on an NA 13:30 - Graham shows how to check and change coolant on a TT 14:30 - Ed shows how to open the boot on his Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 14:30 - Ed shows how to open the boot on his Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 This is true. Maybe we could get volunteers to do certain bits at certain times, e.g. 12:30 - Gav shows how to change the oil on an NA 13:30 - Graham shows how to check and change coolant on a TT 14:30 - Ed shows how to open the boot on his Supra Yeah, I'd be okay with doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 14:30 - Ed shows how to open the boot on his Supra Need to be scheduled earlier in the morning just incase there are any problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 The only reservation I have about this is the remote location.......I mean rounded/sheared bolts, or changing spark plugs and crap getting into the cylinders or the car just not running right after etc.......and you may be a long way from home. There is also the liability issue, I mean if you come to bleed someones J spec brakes and the nipple snaps off will the owner accept a long AA trip home and buying a new caliper or will they blame the helper...........ie I believe it will lead to some ill feeling at some point. Whereas I have followed "how to's" on here and taken things steady and then asked for advice to check things etc and if I've made a mistake or damaged something well then i've no one else to blame and tbh you often learn more from these mistakes..........plus your car is still safely on the drive.... Thats a good point but i think things should be kept simple like not bleeding the brakes unless one of the tutors is happy do it on his/hers own cars or a good friends knowing nothing should sieze but showing how to change a set of pads would helpful to more people but with brakes unless you know you can do it right get someone to keep an eye on things until you have mastered it at a later date. Was going to suggest that, but thought traders might get angry seeing such a thing. If that was the case then wouldn't we need to remove all the tech articles on the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzle Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 oooh i would be keen to learn how to change the coolant on my n/a, have new rad hoses to replace! the mrs works on a farm who make high quality sausages, and will ensure instructor is very well fed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJP Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 This is true. Maybe we could get volunteers to do certain bits at certain times, e.g. 14:30 - Ed shows how to open the boot on his Supra Would it be possible for me to sit in the front row to watch this as I have a terrible time opening the boot, it never seems to work first time and it gets a bit embarrassing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 This is true. Maybe we could get volunteers to do certain bits at certain times, e.g. 12:30 - Gav shows how to change the oil on an NA 13:30 - Graham shows how to check and change coolant on a TT 14:30 - Ed shows how to open the boot on his Supra 15:30 - Ed continues to show how to open the boot lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 The only problem of doing it up at Pod, is that isn't really fair on some, as I'm sure they don't want to spend the day leaning over someone else's car. So what are those car meetings all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Steve (fearless) has kindly offered to host a southwest day. He has a nice large parking area but i will let him say exactly how many would be able to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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