IF the questioning member's father REALLY owns a machine shop, the father should be able to at least explain what's involved in boring and honing as opposed to having to rely on a message board for the learning experience.
Although a general machine shop may not do automotive work, the basic premise of honing and boring are pretty much the same no matter what. Come to think if it, it is pretty sad when/if a father and son can't get together to share in the experience of teaching/learning how to do these basic operations.
Before the member starts trying to craft on a BMW (not the easiest nor most readily hot rodded vehicle), I'd almost be inclined to suggest that the member do something a bit simpler/easier, like maybe a small block Chevy or Ford. Parts are dirt cheap and readily available via mail order or the internet (IE: Jegg's, Summit, etc).
Once you get your feet wet doing a "belly button motor" (as in everyone in America has one), you can then take on the more challenging effort of building a hotted up European or Pacific Rim "fast and furious" ride. If/when you do, have lots of money ready as the Euro/Pacific stuff is horribly expensive as compared to American iron, especially when you start looking for trick parts.  |