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Hi Everyone,
My name is Ilyan. I am happy to find this forum, and so many fellow Cobalt enthusiasts. I have a sunburst orange 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe, LSJ with G85 package. I ordered it new from the factory, and it is by far the best car I have ever owned. I would rather invest the money to take care of it and maybe upgrade it with some mods as budget permits than even think about selling it or trading it off. I am discovering that some parts are almost impossible to get for this car, but I guess that's part of the adventure of owning a Cobalt.
I have limited mechanical expertise, but I like mechanical concepts. Just never developed the practical skills or acquired the tools to do it all myself. I guess I am sort of a nerd who wishes he was a mechanic with mad skills and every cool tool known to man.
Anyway, glad to be here, and thank you all for having me on your forum.
My name is Ilyan. I am happy to find this forum, and so many fellow Cobalt enthusiasts. I have a sunburst orange 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe, LSJ with G85 package. I ordered it new from the factory, and it is by far the best car I have ever owned. I would rather invest the money to take care of it and maybe upgrade it with some mods as budget permits than even think about selling it or trading it off. I am discovering that some parts are almost impossible to get for this car, but I guess that's part of the adventure of owning a Cobalt.
I have limited mechanical expertise, but I like mechanical concepts. Just never developed the practical skills or acquired the tools to do it all myself. I guess I am sort of a nerd who wishes he was a mechanic with mad skills and every cool tool known to man.
Anyway, glad to be here, and thank you all for having me on your forum.
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Best way to learn mechanics is to do it. Start with a basic mechanics tool set and add tools when you need them as you. Go get a quote from your shop to do the work and you'll justify buying new tools. When I installed my furnace, I did the work so I bought a pair of sheet metal sheers (gigantic scissors) and I have used this tool often afterwards for other projects I love them now. You have to put in the time spinning nuts and bolts, you're not going to be hoonigan garage this year but you'll be 1 year closer if you want it.
Best way to learn mechanics is to do it. Start with a basic mechanics tool set and add tools when you need them as you. Go get a quote from your shop to do the work and you'll justify buying new tools. When I installed my furnace, I did the work so I bought a pair of sheet metal sheers (gigantic scissors) and I have used this tool often afterwards for other projects I love them now. You have to put in the time spinning nuts and bolts, you're not going to be hoonigan garage this year but you'll be 1 year closer if you want it.
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