lanier tech

[TheGrillMan]

just curious if anyone on here attends there automotive school and what are your thoughts are on the program

[Hulud]

lol

i know a few on here that ust LOVED it, think it was WELL worth the MONEY and TIME!! :lmao:

[Thighs]

im in the motorsports vehicle tech. program, and so far its been great. only 3 days in tho... lol

[TheGrillMan]

lol

i know a few on here that ust LOVED it, think it was WELL worth the MONEY and TIME!! :lmao:

im noticing some scarcasim(sp)

[Hulud]

im noticing some scarcasim(sp)
definite (sp)


bishop, 5thgcelica, chuck, rickgiblin, just to name a few

they were in auto refinishing collision repair.

all ive heard is crap about it

[Princess12]

My hubby (rickgiblin) attended the Autobody Collision Repair Program and I can tell you that he absolutely hated it and feels that it was indeed a waste of his time and our money.

From what he has told me, the instructors are crappy, and he learned more from working on his own stuff rather than attending classes.

[itz a jew]

say the same about gwinnett tech

[mocha latte cupcake]

my gwinnett tech experience was great. i enjoyed it but nothing really prepares you for mechanic life like being in the shop but as a theory and learning cars i enjoyed it even from the knowledge that i already had. so i can't speak for lanier but i enjoyed mine as much as i could!

[dartingd]

i'm a lanier tech alumni (good lord that sounds ghey)...i did drafting though...that was a few years ago...i've slowly worked my way up and am now a design engineer at a truss company...

[green91]

i grad gwinnett tech and the Toyota program has been great for me. i however wouldn't waste my time with lanier tech. i would rather go to north ga tech than lanier lol.

[Hulud]

i grad gwinnett tech and the Toyota program has been great for me. i however wouldn't waste my time with lanier tech. i would rather go to north ga tech than lanier lol.
not if you want to do collision repair, iirc N.Ga doesnt have it

[DieselNuts]

Ive heard good things about the Auto Performance program. I personally know 3 different people that interned and were eventually hired onto race teams before they were even out of school.

Once I sell my car, pay off my new car, and get out of debt I'm going there for that program.

[TheGrillMan]

Ive heard good things about the Auto Performance program. I personally know 3 different people that interned and were eventually hired onto race teams before they were even out of school.

Once I sell my car, pay off my new car, and get out of debt I'm going there for that program.


are any of the on this site id liek to hear a little bit more

[13Bracer]

hahah im in the automotive collision repair...

its not to bad...i mean if you think your a badass of course it will be ****ty for you cause everyone will hate you!!lol
but i kinda enjoy it IMO

[DieselNuts]

are any of the on this site id liek to hear a little bit more

Not that I know of. I can try to get in touch with them and get some more details though. I'm interested in more details myself.

[TheGrillMan]

Not that I know of. I can try to get in touch with them and get some more details though. I'm interested in more details myself.



word let me know

[green91]

I went to gtech for automotive technology

[reclipse]

Do they call it Automotive performance now? I attended Lanier Tech for the Motorsports program. 2 internships are mandatory for the program. My second internship turned into a full time position for the team where I eventually became Porsche Crew Chief. I'll tell you right now there are a lot of dumbasses that attend Lanier Tech. Its all up to you. They will open the doors for you and the instructors are knowledgeable but if you don't want it they wont waste their time on you. In my opinion too many students (if you want to call them that) waste their time at Lanier Tech because they shouldn't be there in the first place. The program was pretty basic when I was there but thats been 5 years ago now and from what I hear it has expanded and changed a lot. If you are interested in WORKING in the racing industry I would recommend it. If you are a racing FAN I would not. Too many people can't figure that out...
Let me know if you want anymore info

[TheGrillMan]

Do they call it Automotive performance now? I attended Lanier Tech for the Motorsports program. 2 internships are mandatory for the program. My second internship turned into a full time position for the team where I eventually became Porsche Crew Chief. I'll tell you right now there are a lot of dumbasses that attend Lanier Tech. Its all up to you. They will open the doors for you and the instructors are knowledgeable but if you don't want it they wont waste their time on you. In my opinion too many students (if you want to call them that) waste their time at Lanier Tech because they shouldn't be there in the first place. The program was pretty basic when I was there but thats been 5 years ago now and from what I hear it has expanded and changed a lot. If you are interested in WORKING in the racing industry I would recommend it. If you are a racing FAN I would not. Too many people can't figure that out...
Let me know if you want anymore info

i deff want more info im more then a fan i look to work in the industry, i grew up in restruants and im half way through culinary school now im ready for something differnt and car is my 2nd love weather it be working on them or driving

[DieselNuts]

are any of the on this site id liek to hear a little bit more

Here is what she wrote me:

Hey Derek!
Here is some stuff Brian told me to tell you :)


He said you can either get a degree or a diploma- if you get the diploma it doesnt take as long and you dont have to take any academic courses only motorsport classes. If you get the degree you have to take the academic stuff unless you've already taken those courses somewhere else (Brian had already taken classes at Gainesville). Brian said HOPE paid for his classes and it's a 2 year program. 2 full time internships are required that you can find yourself or they'll find it for you (He did one w/the Richard Petty Driving experience). I think he said the internships are about 12 weeks long- like when he did the Richard Petty thing they got to live in a house w/other students in the same program. Brian says if you have a mechanical background though that you'll breeze right through it :)the program he took was Motorsport Vehicle technology. His favorite teacher is not teaching there anymore though :( By the way Derek, I think this would be great for you :) That's how Brian got his job at Comprent Motorsports-first he interned and then they hired him- and he really loved it- except now he's going back to school full time at GA State to get his bachelors in business b/c he wants to one day manage a team. But he got to travel all over the place, meet new people and have great experiences as well as networking with other teams. He met most of his bestfriends through work and internships :) -I'm making him sound gay by saying that but you know what I mean. I think this would really make you happy :)ANyways the website is www.laniertech.edu and he said it has a lot more information on it :) Good luck and keep me updated! :) Bye!

[Thighs]

im in the motorsports program currently. i cant tell you TOO much as its only been 2 weeks, but its a very good program. the instructor know his **** and it puts you in the right place(s) to become part of a team.

[VQ35 Star]

im taking automotive collision repair, it's alright. you learn most of your **** when you take your internships and do actual work at a real body shop, instead of working on your own vehicle. The only good part I guess is that you get to work on your own car if you please, you can do what ever to your car.

[Thighs]

im taking automotive collision repair, it's alright. you learn most of your **** when you take your internships and do actual work at a real body shop, instead of working on your own vehicle. The only good part I guess is that you get to work on your own car if you please, you can do what ever to your car.

wanna paint my miata? lol

but seriously, is there any way i could let you guys paint it?

[13Bracer]

wanna paint my miata? lol

but seriously, is there any way i could let you guys paint it?

for a price we shall paint it...lol
just go there one day and bring it by and im sure we will be glad to paint it..
any body work needed?

[Thighs]

theres a really tiny dent but thats about it. i just want it redone red. how bad will it suck? lol

and whats the cost? im nextdoor to you btw in the motorsports tech program

[13Bracer]

theres a really tiny dent but thats about it. i just want it redone red. how bad will it suck? lol

and whats the cost? im nextdoor to you btw in the motorsports tech program

well if thats the case it shouldnt be much youd have to bring it in so we can give you a real estimate..
but it wont suck..
my good buddie VQ35 Star is prolly the best painter in there hes been working at a real body shop for years so he knows his ****..he will paint it so no worries just bring it by on tuesday or something:goodjob:

[TheGrillMan]

jesse was it easy for you to get into the motorsports program?

[Thighs]

well if thats the case it shouldnt be much youd have to bring it in so we can give you a real estimate..
but it wont suck..
my good buddie VQ35 Star is prolly the best painter in there hes been working at a real body shop for years so he knows his ****..he will paint it so no worries just bring it by on tuesday or something:goodjob:

okay sounds good. ill be there tues around 12.

and no, but it is a very selective program. its like 25 ppl total. you have to know some about racing to begin with. and not just "WOO TONY STEWARY NASCARRRRRR". you have to have SOME sort of background in it and a good general knowledge of cars.

[13Bracer]

okay sounds good. ill be there tues around 12.

and no, but it is a very selective program. its like 25 ppl total. you have to know some about racing to begin with. and not just "WOO TONY STEWARY NASCARRRRRR". you have to have SOME sort of background in it and a good general knowledge of cars.

well we are at lunch from 11:30 to 1

[Thighs]

dammit you guys actually leave on time? thats bs.

[TheGrillMan]

hrm what kinda knowledge i know about racing and i know a good amount about cars but if you handed me some tools and said ok pull this motor out and then put this one in it id be lost

[NAG2I]

i really wanna get into the motorsport program in like a year or so
my brother works at elan and he know some of the guys up there
i have a machining background and working on cars so i hope that will be enough

[chuck]

From what he has told me, the instructors are crappy, and he learned more from working on his own stuff rather than attending classes.

ditto...could have taken the whole class and learned everything they "teach" (they more or less just read straight from the book the entire class period) in a week.

[mushroom_toy]

**** lanier tech. I did everything to get into the damn motorsports program and **** last year and, I was told I needed to take some more classes (like welding, etc.), and then try again. Wtf, I mean I know i need background, but I have that IM not gonna take extra classes, just to learn it all over again in the course. Its some bull****. I was gonna transfer into that prog, so I dropped all my classes at Gainesville, then I didnt get accepted. Then I had no classes to sign up for. Being a great student, and having a 3.5+ gpa at the time with background with cars, and automotives. **** lanier.