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Originally Posted by bigjae1976
While I love doing this composite stuff this is what has turned me off from starting my own thing. It’s hard to find honest people to do business with when it comes to automotive. Ego’s, selfishness, and the social media influencer lifestyle makes me want to focking gag. Certain people have contacted me about doing group buys and crap like that. It’s interesting because of the money would be good but again, social media influencers are so full of sh1t. The common thread is they want free stuff. I just quote them the a$$hole price and they go away.
I’ve thought about doing something outside of automotive but it’s not really my passion. I do work with one vendor who I am comfortable with so far. It’s been an arms length kind of thing. He needs something, I make it. It supports the habit of making parts for my cars. Then if someone wants something I make then I’ll try to sell it for a reasonable price. I like it like that.
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I've worked in the auto industry for quite some time, starting with manufacturing "aero" look parts and then moving on to manufacturing wheels. Despite my experience, I still feel inexperienced compared to others in the field.
However, I've come to realize that certain demographics of auto enthusiasts can be quite annoying. There's the person looking for the holy trinity: good, fast, and cheap. Then there's the dreamer with an unlimited budget. And of course, there's the one who just wastes your time.
In my perspective, patience is key in this field, as it is in any other. But when it starts to make my hobby feel like a burden, it's no longer something I want to pursue. I'm just grateful to be able to keep in touch with the few who share the same vision and passion as I do.