39 Years of car guy advice in 18 mins

This video shares a bunch of advice that I've learned over my lifetime as a car enthusiast.

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00:00 Intro
1:07 Don't judge someone's life based on what they drive.
1:48 Girls aren't impressed when you brag about your car.
2:34 Be open-minded rather than blindly loyal to a brand.
3:40 Do things for passion, not attention.
4:29 Character is more important than stats.
6:06 Don't believe everything you see on YouTube.
7:32 Challenge yourself with something outside of your comfort zone.
8:12 It's OK to sit and stare at your car.
8:19 Don't go off-roading alone.
8:31 Don't keep cranking a rusty bolt if it tightens up again after you've loosened it... it's gonna snap.
8:48 When working on your car, do the hard tasks first.
9:13 If you're going to upgrade something, do it right or don't do it at all.
9:31 When drag racing, leave on the last yellow light... not the green.
9:38 Do your research.
9:54 You should probably use a torque wrench.
9:57 Behave at car events.
10:26 Keep a maintenance log from the day you buy a car.
10:55 Most detailing products use the same formulas; they're just rebranded under different names.
11:29 Live within your means and DO NOT finance modifications.
12:02 Avoid doing irreversible mods to your car - you might regret it later in life.
12:32 Take care of your car and it'll take care of you.
12:48 Treat the people who work on your car well - give them a tip, buy them a coffee, or simply listen to how their day is going.
13:40 Support the businesses that deserve it - not the ones that sell knock-off designs.
14:27 Keep your tools clean and organized.
14:33 Don't take people for joyrides - that's always when you get pinched by the cops, your engine blows up, or you get into an accident.
14:50 Help another car enthusiast.
16:04 You can't take 'em with you.