The FBBO members should help those that get off their butts and do their own work instead of looking for someone to hold their hand the entire way.
Well, there are so many different levels of capabilities, experience, and even "generational/environmental submersion" in all aspects of what it means to own these cars, and all of the different arenas in a car: electrical, mechanical, paint, body, suspension, original equipment or resto-mod "blending" of technology. Getting more specific there's air, fuel, ignition, etc.
I will say that while I don't disagree with your premise, I would like to believe that I have and will help to my best ability.
In the example of this thread, I have a RTX system, and I am very familiar with its capabilities, but limited in first hand installation specifics, BUT those are covered in detail by the manufacturer and they have free tech support, so I suggested that route.
Since my post, there have been a couple of VERY helpful posts, pointing to additional detailed sources of information.
I'm not being defensive either. If anything, I think anyone on the forum who has the time, knowledge, experience, and DESIRE to help should if they so desire AND what may seem "hand-holding" to some may be legitimate sticking points for the inexperienced or timid.
If you can't follow what seems to be the simplest of instructions, why do you own a classic car?
That seems to be a pretty harsh approach for the broad swath of "the public" who may have decided to INVEST in a classic car for whatever reason. Unless they have SO MUCH money they bought a classic Mopar for some reason that may seem shallow or unworthy of being in "our family", buying a classic muscle car whether it's going to take a LOT of money, time, and effort to make it road, track, show worthy or it was purchased "turn key" and ready to win or make a good impression, and all levels in between, spending that money IS an act of dedication. Given the shift in interest that different generations brings, AND the change in interest and monetary value as a result, I think we should try to help those who by their investment have added value to what WE have invested in. Another thing to consider is it's not much fun to have a brand, model, manufacturer, or era of car that few others care about and as a result there aren't many people who over time drive by or don't show up when we get together for a show or track day or whatever.
JMO
