becoming a customizer

[lasco]

hey guys,
my mate wants to become a customizer but doesnt know how to go about becoming one, he wants to be able to mod cars, like system wiring, installing performance parts, basically install anything. so he asks how does he go about it?? what should he do?? where does he go?? becoz im not the person to talk to and i know there are alot of talented people on JC. any help is appreciated. thanks guys

[sganro]

the best way to learn stuff like that is first hand experience. maybe suggest getting an apprenticeship (or just getting work) at a performance place, or even auto-lecky for system wiring. just an idea

[SthEastCustoms]

depends how much time he's willing to put in, best bet go do pre-apprenticeships, 3 months each, mech and elec, then find work exprerience at a custom shop, but its hard that way the only way i know of getting into the best stuff is knowing the right people

[bangers]

most customisers specialise in a particular field. he needs to choose which field he wants to go into. basically engines, body, sound systems. the first 2 he'll need to do an apprenticeship as a mechanic or panelbeater and the 3rd will be a traineeship at a stereo place. then a shit load of practice on family and friends cars.

[JD]

unfortuantly becoming a full-blown customizer isn't easy at all to get into and takes lots of commitment remember to tell your friend that cos its not just 3 or 4 years its more like 8-10.

[lasco]

kool, thanks guys,
he's thinking of doing the mechanic apprenticeship, and then doing the auto elec one. we appreciate the help guys.

[Bax]

I think he's best off getting a few people together and doing everything in house.

Nothing worse then getting a car half completed then realising that you need to get it here so such and such can be done. Instead of taking the car, bring the skills to the shop.

If I was going down that same path I'd do a mechanical apprenticeship, then learn exhausts/ piping. Then from there you'd have enough basis to do brakes, wheels, exhaust, piping, intercoolers, engine etc. Then all you need to do is get somebody that can do fabrication, body, paint.

However, I'd much rather manage. I'm good at chasing parts and prices.

[lasco]

thanks Bax, thats some v helpful info. i can see what u mean. yeah atm he's unsure but most likely doing a mechanic apprenticeship.