Tolerance, old Age? (or both)
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I can work on a car all day as long as i'm upgrading something. When it comes time to FIX something, that's when i get tired of doing it. I get sick of trouble shooting things, sick of chasing gremlins, sick of doing jobs over and over. I still love tinkering when i buy something new but that's mostly because i want to see the pay off from running new parts.
Man, this thread is depressing. I guess I have a lot to look forward to in the next 20-30+ years.
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Kman92
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I"m glad I'm not the only one that has to force myself to go lay on the concrete to work on the Stang. 
I just hit 40 last year myself.
I just hit 40 last year myself.
It started for me around 25. I got sick of FIXING cars.
The Mustang i view as a hobby. It hasn't been a DD for years so if something isn't right, it can sit for 2-3 weeks til i get motivation to do something to it. But for the most part, i just do upgrades which keeps it in great shape.
But fixing cars...ugh i hate it now! Why i started buying newer cars with warranty. Would rather have a $200-300 car payment and a warranty and just hand the keys to the dealer and get a loaner when something breaks. My DD just went out of warranty...so back to shopping for a replacement to get back into a car with warranty.
I will admit though, i do all my maintainence because paying the dealer $500 for something i can do for $50 and 2 hours of labor is silly.
The Mustang i view as a hobby. It hasn't been a DD for years so if something isn't right, it can sit for 2-3 weeks til i get motivation to do something to it. But for the most part, i just do upgrades which keeps it in great shape.
But fixing cars...ugh i hate it now! Why i started buying newer cars with warranty. Would rather have a $200-300 car payment and a warranty and just hand the keys to the dealer and get a loaner when something breaks. My DD just went out of warranty...so back to shopping for a replacement to get back into a car with warranty.
I will admit though, i do all my maintainence because paying the dealer $500 for something i can do for $50 and 2 hours of labor is silly.
Cobra912
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smokin joe
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I turned 40 this past august and have lost some of the desire I used to have when it comes to starting a project on one of the cars. Once I get started though I am motivated to get the job finished. Last time I changed the spark plugs in the 86 my legs were sore a couple days later and I did not know why. Is it possible that my memory is going too?
I'm going to hit 31 this year and I noticed I've been complaining to the wife a lot more about wanting a lift. Gotta stop buying car parts though.
Couple weeks back I spent about 6-7 hours leaned over a fender trying to trouble shoot a new carb on my Dodge (bad carb, doh) and the next two days my lower back was ridiculously sore.
1989GtFoxBody
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You old guys just like complaining. but I guess I wouldn't know, everything on my Fox is fun for me since I just turned 14. 
ill advised
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Great thread. Just turned 41 and I can relate.
Just turned 41 and I can relate.Oh my goodness, you just nailed it. Unfortunately it's been quite a while since I upgraded anything on either car. The only time I'm under the hood is to check fluids or fix something. When something does go wrong I'm thankful that I have two decades of familiarity to fall back on when troubleshooting.
Right there with you. I don't mind so much working under the hood. Once I drag myself out to the garage I always end up enjoying the "me time". Still, aside from changing the oil it is a serious drag having to crawl underneath. I can't say I feel any soreness but it's still a PITA.
ill advised
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The cool part about it is that for all of our complaining not person has mentioned getting rid of their car.You old guys just like complaining. but I guess I wouldn't know, everything on my Fox is fun for me since I just turned 14.
1989GtFoxBody
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The cool part about it is that for all of our complaining not person has mentioned getting rid of their car.
Well yes, that should never happen
I spent Sunday afternoon swapping out the exhaust on the Saleen. The only ill effect of the job was a bruise on my hip from laying on the floor. 
Here's a short video of the results: VID_00006-20110220-1729.mp4 video by wythors - Photobucket
Here's a short video of the results: VID_00006-20110220-1729.mp4 video by wythors - Photobucket
1987LXragtop
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Pinched nerve. I get the same thing when working overhead for too long but im only 40.
This chick I know busted my balls for getting an automatic after I got rid of the 5 speed. At this point theres alot to be said for an auto with a shift kit.
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