My other project, getting my Evo X back in road worthy condition (from the previous owner), is also coming along nicely. Last weekend I taught myself how to work on brembo brakes changing out fresh brake rotors and performance brake pads. Had an issue with the front right brake squeaking after install but after doing all 4 rotors, I started the first rotor taking around 2 hours to figure out how to properly disassemble/reassemble it, taking apart the front right rotor again I had it apart and back together and not squeaking in under 20 minutes. OEM parts with labor at a dealer would put this job around $2500-3000 according to forums. I put on a better set than OEM and did it for $490 in parts and a long weekend. And now If I ever need to work on Brembos again I know exactly what to do. When my friends ask how I afford all my nice things, this is a big reason why. Same things applies to pretty much everything, and with me loving to learn new things, I've saved myself thousands across all my hobbies while vastly improving my knowledge.

fresh rotor and pad on the front right                                                     Car temporarily in the air to solve the squeaky brake

To me there is simply nothing more satisfying than putting something together yourself, saving a ton of money, and then enjoying the fruits of your own labor. Whether that's building a computer, keyboard, or car.