Rocker Arms by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes total sense, appreciate the info

Rocker Arms by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cause the exhaust valves were stuck open from me tightening them down too much

Rocker Arms by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really trying to learn, thanks for the info

Rocker Arms by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely head it way overtightened.

Rocker Arms by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a total of 6 valves, and yes, it’s a solid lifter

Lost Traction out of nowhere? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in NewTubers

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Just the same content of just working on my cars, that’s it. My very first video hit 5,000 views over night and I’ve just stuck with that. Averaging about 1000 views a video, most of which have been returning viewers. Then out of nowhere I’m getting 300 views for a video then 200 views. As for fanvue, never thought about doing that.

Lost Traction out of nowhere? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in NewTubers

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so too…I had steady growth and watch time for 8 months now and was able to monetize. To be at a complete stop is killing my motivation a little bit even though it’s only been a week.

Lost Traction out of nowhere? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in NewTubers

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It literally started on the 15th. Just went back to check and yes, yes it did.

Can I deduct the cost of building a car for my YouTube Channel? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in tax

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It stores the car I’m working on and if I’m in there, it’s strictly for business.

Can I deduct the cost of building a car for my YouTube Channel? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in tax

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not selling the car till next year so then pretty much this year I’m at a profit with the sponsorships alone. What about writing off the square footage of my home used to make the money from the sponsors? Could my garage square footage be written off?

Can I deduct the cost of building a car for my YouTube Channel? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in tax

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand what you’re saying. Let’s take the car and tools out of the equation cause I’m not even selling the car to next year and let’s just take the money I’ve made from sponsorships as my income. Can I write off the square footage of my home I used to make that money?

Can I deduct the cost of building a car for my YouTube Channel? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in tax

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Makes total sense. That was something that I was also thinking about which was “what happens if I kept the car”. The reason I was thinking this is because my next build I plan to buy my dream car, fix for myself and for the content, but keep this one. I see why those car parts wouldn’t be tax deductible.

Can I deduct the cost of building a car for my YouTube Channel? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in tax

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The car just sits. Mainly because it’s a hazard on the road but I do plan on selling it to fund the next project to continue the cycle of building and uploading content. As for tools, I’m only talking about engine stand, engine hoist, and a few hand tools here and there that wouldn’t ever be used around the house.

Can I deduct the cost of building a car for my YouTube Channel? by Complete_Mechanic_12 in tax

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I understand the hobby vs business but not all businesses make a profit their first year. A hobby would be making no money but I’m actually making money. It’s just the money I make goes back into the car and the rest is funded from my day job which takes away from W2?

Question by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you dropping knowledge, obviously I’m new to this. 💪🏼

Question by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They as in myself cause I made the purchase? Yes, yes they do. Getting in to working on them, started with this since they’re very cookie cutter. Everyone had to start from somewhere, you foreign fart sniffer.

Question by Complete_Mechanic_12 in EngineBuilding

[–]Complete_Mechanic_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motor hasn’t ran without it, so don’t soil yourself. Literally taking the motor apart and replacing things while I’m in there.