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Old 12-27-2014, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock View Post
Then I'd say that you're both extremely skilled and lucky. This site is at least partially-based on installation issues, sorting or otherwise. I'm not picking on him at all because DanEC can without any doubt run circles around me in terms of technical abilities/skill, but as just one example, he has had at least a few issues with his ERA.

I chose to write a check. The shop that I had finish my Kirkham back in 2008 is like the Olthoff of the West Coast and then later I had Steve Wood of Panavia add a few tweaks here and there a couple years ago. Other than a faulty starter switch, "knock on wood", all has been perfect.
It depends what your skill level and goals are. I am somewhat skilled, but not extremely skilled nor experienced. But my goal, like many here, is to become more skilled and more experienced. I think I'm accomplishing that. Sure, I've had some issues along the way, but it's not like I'm buying a new car from a dealer. I like to wrench and figure things out myself, and drive, and others prefer to drive and will write a check to do it.
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