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Time for a new job? Involving spiders?
I'm really thinking it may be time to start a performance shop for spiders. Engine + Transmissions, along with custom drivetrain work and ECU build ups. Custom fabrication of fuel tanks, fuel lines and pump (notice singular!), fuel rail, injectors, etc...Should I give up my day job? 
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10-22-2007, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ddouglas77
I'm really thinking it may be time to start a performance shop for spiders. Engine + Transmissions, along with custom drivetrain work and ECU build ups. Custom fabrication of fuel tanks, fuel lines and pump (notice singular!), fuel rail, injectors, etc...Should I give up my day job? |
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10-22-2007, 10:44 AM
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10-22-2007, 11:02 AM
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Move to Tulsa OK and work with Greg Gordon. Seriously! He is already a god with the transaxle cars and has just got his first spider (the he is supercharging no less).
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10-22-2007, 11:08 AM
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yes it is a good idea
and add to it fiberglass replacements for spoilers front and rear, sideskirts and center console with cup holders!
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10-22-2007, 11:25 AM
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yes it is a good idea
and add to it fiberglass replacements for spoilers front and rear, sideskirts and center console with cup holders!
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10-22-2007, 11:33 AM
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I agree and the question never is "can it be done?", but rather, "how can I make it done?"...
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And you have spider so you can get molds out of it. (zender type spoilers may be cool thing)
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10-22-2007, 06:02 PM
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Hi DD,
At "less than $30/hr" you'd starve....
I think you'd need to start slowly and build a clientel. Not all Alfisti are looking for the ultimate, beyond stock.
I'd encourage you to practise some of your creative ideas, but don't leave the steady paying job and its benefits, just yet...
The BB is a good place to let us know your results, it will attract a market, but remember the Alfa Community is spread out all over the place.....
Best regards, Elio
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10-22-2007, 06:14 PM
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Hi DD,
At "less than $30/hr" you'd starve....
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10-22-2007, 06:36 PM
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If I would of had you do my rear crank seal replacement I would of saved $50 an hour plus I bet you would have gotten it done in less than 12 hours too. |
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If I would of had you do my rear crank seal replacement I would of saved $50 an hour plus I bet you would have gotten it done in less than 12 hours too. |
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10-22-2007, 07:04 PM
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What would you charge for a transmission rebuild, if I had already removed it and brought it to you?
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10-22-2007, 07:12 PM
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What would you charge for a transmission rebuild, if I had already removed it and brought it to you?
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10-22-2007, 07:14 PM
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At $30 an hour I'd say $120, unless your dogrings needed to be polished or grinded back into shape. Micro grinding or polishing would add $30 to each gear that needed it done, usually just 2nd gear as I had to do to my own transmission. This too, is assuming you pay for parts, which ever you think or I suggest to replace.
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