well, i'm not exactly a kid anymore, i don't think. 29, high school music teacher, and with some mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. I think i'll do alright. I just have to make friends with the right people
I've wanted an FD rx7 since they first hit the streets... went on my first test drive in one about 10 years ago, and i was sold. I just couldn't come up with the money, starting university at the time.
So far JDK has been a great source of information and support, as well as various web forums.