How much money do you have invested in your ride?

pretty self explanatory. how much money do you have invested in your car (including the price of the car itself)

Way too much. :( I haven't added it up but I think I would cry. :cry:

oh my god......just under $9k NZ

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well...
i've blown two motors, and done some other stupid shit, and i never had the money at the time to build a killer, so i have 12k invested in a gorgeous, minimal mods 89 prelude...
the number would be higher, but i got my susp at 1/2 price through work... hehehe

I will be most likely buying a car for 2000 (Canadian), and putting 1500 (Canadian) into it. Then it will have AWD, 200 hp, and it would only cost 822 (again, Canadian) to insure!! And I'm 16!!!
If you dont believe me, I'll post all the gory details in another forum once I get it:)

9 grand for me
6500 for the car
about 2500 total for the K&N Intake Setup, exhaust system, and stereo

Originally posted by Chris
I will be most likely buying a car for 2000 (Canadian), and putting 1500 (Canadian) into it. Then it will have AWD, 200 hp, and it would only cost 822 (again, Canadian) to insure!! And I'm 16!!!

The only car I can think of like that would be the Mazda 323 GTX.

well just started and closing in on $7000(way too fast) but most of that was a new engine.

How did G-Forces guess that?? I'm going to look at this weekend, hopefully.

hmmmm, looks like everyone's gonna be dirving proteges in a year or so :) ah well, the beaster is still the orgioanl :)

Have about 13,000 USD in mine. I have outran new Vettes, so I must be doing something right.

Car-9000
turbos-1600
exaust-750+-
intake,boost controller-250
other-1400

Danny boy, nice ride! It really proves that the law of diminishing returns is really true:)

I've thrown in about $3800 ito my ride. Frankly it's starting to scare me. This crap is addictive! :eek: :bloated: :eek2: :uhoh:

Originally posted by DemonZX
I've thrown in about $3800 ito my ride. Frankly it's starting to scare me. This crap is addictive! :eek: :bloated: :eek2: :uhoh:
Hehe, it usually starts with, "I'll just get an intake and some lowering springs. I'll be happy with that."




FOR NOW!!!! :hehe: :devil: :devil: :hehehe:

No $hit! :eek:

The thing that kills me with my car is $$$

Originally posted by Chris
How did G-Forces guess that?? I'm going to look at this weekend, hopefully.
I looked at a 323GTX in Otawa the a couple years ago. I was going to buy one too. How'd I know? Well insurance is cheap so I had to be an old car, car is cheap and you can easily get 200hp out of it for cheap. :) Could have been a Talon or Eclipse, but I just had a feeling. :D

Originally posted by G-Forces

Hehe, it usually starts with, "I'll just get an intake and some lowering springs. I'll be happy with that."




FOR NOW!!!! :hehe: :devil: :devil: :hehehe:

It's true, it's all true. :cry:

*Big sign reads: Welcome to modders self help program*

I looked at a 323GTX in Otawa the a couple years ago. I was going to buy one too. How'd I know? Well insurance is cheap so I had to be an old car, car is cheap and you can easily get 200hp out of it for cheap. Could have been a Talon or Eclipse, but I just had a feeling.

I thought about a Talon or Celica All-Trac Turbo, but they are just to heavy and visible to the cops.

I am about to through about $2200 into it for my engine swap. VG30DETT here I come! I will upgrade my cams & add larger intercoolers, and we will be hanging around 500hp range!!!
woop woop pull over that ass is to fat!:eek2:

Lets just say the purchase price was a bit higher then average for a couple of my cars. The mods were pretty cheap in comparison.

A little more then normal? Gee, you only have two Spyders and a DELOREAN! those things are about as common as GT 500's(well, maybe not that rare...) But i thought the deloreans were fast cars? 130 HP doesn't seem like enough to make it that fast :confused:

DeLoreans were never fast. They had a Peaugeot (sp) V6, and werent fast. They looked pretty good, and were unique, and I would think they handle well.

Originally posted by CAptynCrunch
A little more then normal? Gee, you only have two Spyders and a DELOREAN! those things are about as common as GT 500's(well, maybe not that rare...) But i thought the deloreans were fast cars? 130 HP doesn't seem like enough to make it that fast :confused:

Actually - only one is a spyder, the other is the coup. Yeah, that Delorean only has about 130 hp but it does feel like its pretty quick. But it get destroyed anytime my fiance and I go cruising in that and one of the VR4 and race each other. Sharp car and its got the looks, but it doesnt have the horses to back them up.

i may not fit in with all you import racers, but i just bought my 98 regal gs a few months ago--bone stock so far, except for new plugs and wires. i'm planning several mods in the near future, though: smaller sc pulley to take it up to 12 lb boost and +20hp, ramair setup (they claim +20hp, but i'll be happy with 10), new pcm for possible +10hp, lo-temp stat, -1in springs, strut brace, etc. kind of hard to find parts for new buicks, though. any advice would be appreciated!

Originally posted by G-Forces
Way too much. :( I haven't added it up but I think I would cry. :cry:
My sentiments exactly. I'll break it down one of these days, but... off-hand I'd say it's somewhere between $20,000 and $25,000. Fucking scary!!! I guess I justify it by looking at it as doing my part to help the American economy get back in gear :rolleyes:
Originally posted by primera man
oh my god......just under $9k NZ

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Ha ha, I hear ya PM!! :D

I'm about to throw 6-7 grand (USD) in a 95 Eclipse GSX just on performance mods. And the scary thing is, this is with getting the parts off ebay and discount places. Maybe someone could help me cut down on the price though. Here's what I'm planning:

*New intake
*2.3L Stroker rebuild with lower compression ratio<--- think it's really necessary for running 25+ psi w/o detonation?
*20G Turbo
*Front-mounted intercooler
*Remachined heads (ported/polished)
*New valves, springs, camshaft, etc etc
*GReddy exhaust from performance headers to tip
*New fuel pump
*CenterForce clutch
*660cc or greater injectors
*Completely new ignition

I'm 16 and it's a burn in the wallet to want to run 11's RELIABLY. Any suggestions for what I have up there?

This does not include the tuning, transmission, and chassis support mods!

You could bend up your own exhaust in shop class, saving you tons of money. Just find out the specs of the aftermarket exhaust, and duplicate it.

And search the local scrap yards/police confiscations. If they have stuff, it will be even cheaper. Also, consider going "anti-rice", by gutting the interior and all sound insulation/excess cloth/excess metal. The weight will pay off big-time.

Good luck! (and damn, you got some money:alien: )

Originally posted by Chris
You could bend up your own exhaust in shop class, saving you tons of money. Just find out the specs of the aftermarket exhaust, and duplicate it.

And search the local scrap yards/police confiscations. If they have stuff, it will be even cheaper. Also, consider going "anti-rice", by gutting the interior and all sound insulation/excess cloth/excess metal. The weight will pay off big-time.

Good luck! (and damn, you got some money:alien: )

Exactly! who the hell wants a 300lbs. sound system? a power outlet for my discman will do me jsut fine. Who needs rear seats? upholstry? thats for wussies! you can remove a good 200-300lbs. from your car if you do things right. My cousin's protege GT with both us in it and a full tank of gas now weighs only 1900lbs. because we removed everything we didn't need.

Also, i don't see why people are paying all this money for a turbo system. They're esay HP, but they're also damageing to your car. The only point is to increase your Compression ratio, but this can be done with jsut good tuning. Thats what i love about Spoon Civics, they don't use turbos or superchargers, but they can still do over 200mph. Plus they sound SOOOOOO Sweet. I mean whats scarier then a car that revs to 15,000RPM to shift? it sounds like a jet turbine!

If ya ask me Natural Aspiration is the way to go :)

I am looking for a car with good power and a cheap price, and turbos are good for that (it was the only way to make power in the 80's, really)

And Mazda tells me they have no knowledge of a 13-1 compression 323 or Protege?!

I spent about 12k just in my motor

54C GTIR SR20DET
Arius Forged pistons
Crower Rods
HKS Head Gasket
FMAX Front Mount IC
720 CC Injectors
JWT Intake System
Mustang Cobra MAF sensor
Custom JWT ECU
JWT GTIR SR20DET CAMS
Clutch Specalties Custom Clutch 2200 lbs presure plate 4 puck sprung ceramic disk.
JWT Cam Sprockets
Turbonetics T3/T04E Stage 5 Turbo
3" Turbo back exhaust
Greddy Type-R BOV
MSD 7AL-2 Ignistion
Blitz Dule Silinoid Boost Controler
HKS Turbo Timer
5 Automeater gadges

You know!!! All that adds up quick. And the motors been rebuilt twice. Its an expencive Hobby.

Nice I always love to see the Nissan's! I would have to agree, it is a very expensive hobby! I just wanted to tell you that is a beautiful piece of art work!:D

Holy shit!! You've got that motor in a 200SX?!?!?! I hope I never meet you at the drag strip!!! :D

What's your best ET?? I would think that's a low 10s to high 9-second car.. unless you've got traction issues :confused:

Originally posted by JD@af
Holy shit!! You've got that motor in a 200SX?!?!?! I hope I never meet you at the drag strip!!! :D

What's your best ET?? I would think that's a low 10s to high 9-second car.. unless you've got traction issues :confused:

Well its my daily driver I drive it to work and arround town. I have only ran it once about a 9 moths ago and I spun all the way thru the lights on some pritty small Slicks for N/A use. at the time I was only puting down about 401 WHP I ran 12.2 @ 124 MPH. I got really bad traction problems as you mentioned and the car is fully loaded inside. so its still pritty heavy. 2550 LBS give or take a bit.

Originally posted by CHRIS200T


Well its my daily driver I drive it to work and arround town. I have only ran it once about a 9 moths ago and I spun all the way thru the lights on some pritty small Slicks for N/A use. at the time I was only puting down about 401 WHP I ran 12.2 @ 124 MPH. I got really bad traction problems as you mentioned and the car is fully loaded inside. so its still pritty heavy. 2550 LBS give or take a bit.
That still rocks. Bigger slicks, a limited slip diff, lose AC and powersteering (get your weight to about 2,200 – that’s with fuel and driver), and make sure your practice your launches, and you should have a low 10’s car. I think you could be high 9’s if you get your curb weight below a ton, but that would probably take hard core weight reduction. Anyway, very nice!!

i would agree, but there is no way you loose the A/C in Cali.!
I would not give it up here in Florida for sure!

Originally posted by DemonZX
i would agree, but there is no way you loose the A/C in Cali.!
I would not give it up here in Florida for sure!
All depends on how hard core you are ;) But I wouldn’t drop the AC either (and I live in CT, a relative icebox when compared with Florida and most parts of California!).

Besides, once you get into the 9’s, your car is supposed to have an integrated rollcage and self-activated fire extinguishing system. You’re no longer just a fast street car.

Yaaaaa!! I have no A/C It would not clear my 3" downpipe.

Damn i could not handle that! Lucky for you though it is starting to cool off!

I will probably be removing the AC when I get a car. Do you have NOS?? If not, then it is doubly amazing.

Originally posted by Chris
I will probably be removing the AC when I get a car. Do you have NOS?? If not, then it is doubly amazing.

Nope no NOS yet.. When I dynoed 497 my turbo was geting tiard and sloppy I have cents rebuit it and I was missing 3 exhaust manifod bolts for some reason so I am sure I was droping back presure. I know it should make like 525 now. We will see though.

12000 dollars in an engine and your still in the 12's.
that's sick man. i was in the 12's when i bought my car, and now im 7000 dollars faster than that!

and to the 16 year old who wants the 11 second talon, good luck.
first of all, that stroker kit is not needed to run 11's, but if you did need it that kit is worth more than the 7000 dollar budget that you have. its like 4000 bucks just for the kit, than you gotta put it together!
and also, you can run 11's with the stock engine, you need better injectors, fuel pump, etc.
and you will quickly figure out that your shortblock is not the weakest link. if you don't learn how to launch that car softly as possible against the driveline you'll blow the diff's out of it at about 300 hp. the cv axles let loose with hard shifts at about 350 hp, and your gearbox will be throwing gears out the bellhousing at 375. so, your looking at putting about as much money into the driveline and suspension as you do in the engine.
and if you don't believe me, i'll scan the bill for the new front diff that i blew out after my talon's first low 12 second run.

about $600 in performance parts, should be in the high 13's, but dunno for sure.

like around $20,000 total

I'm looking at right around $175,000USD. Pretty easy to see though (check out the cobra in my sig).

Originally posted by s7v7n
I'm looking at right around $175,000USD. Pretty easy to see though (check out the cobra in my sig).

jesus man, for that kind of money why didnt u get a ferrari 360 or something? i could never, ever justify spending that much on a mustang.

and u say "pretty easy to see" well im looking at the picture and i definately dont see where that much money went. from the looks, its a $40,000 car at most, it just looks like any regular mustang, except wheels, a body kit and funny opening doors. it doesnt even look like it has the cobra hood, is it a cobra or a gt? where did the rest of the money go?

Originally posted by ldelaysionl


jesus man, for that kind of money why didnt u get a ferrari 360 or something? i could never, ever justify spending that much on a mustang.

and u say "pretty easy to see" well im looking at the picture and i definately dont see where that much money went. from the looks, its a $40,000 car at most, it just looks like any regular mustang, except wheels, a body kit and funny opening doors. it doesnt even look like it has the cobra hood, is it a cobra or a gt? where did the rest of the money go?


Why didn't I get a Ferrari (Never ever say ferrari again with the "F" UNcapitalized, that's rude for the one of the best made cars ever!) 360? Cuz this $$ was spent over time, not just in a mid-20's crisis. You know?

You don't see where that much money went? Do you know how much things cost now-a-days? Funny doors > what you don't like Diablo doors? < Are those funny too? It's a Cobra man, it's just a Carbon Fiber Hood.

Whoa.. sweet mustang

well you said its "pretty easy to see" where $175,000 went, but unless u paid about $150,000 on your funny opening doors, i dont see it. all i see are wheels, bodykit, and funny opening doors. i was only asking where the rest of the money went, since i dont have x-ray vision or telepathy, i cant see where it went.

and yes, i do think they are funny-opening doors. they look great on a diablo, but on a mustang, theyre just funny, just like theyre funny on a prelude or a bronco, they just dont belong and dont look like they belong, therefore they look funny.

as far as this being money spent over time and thats why you didnt get a Ferrari 360, thats what financing is for, the Ferrari is money spent over time too, in the form of payments.

Originally posted by ldelaysionl
well you said its "pretty easy to see" where $175,000 went, but unless u paid about $150,000 on your funny opening doors, i dont see it. all i see are wheels, bodykit, and funny opening doors. i was only asking where the rest of the money went, since i dont have x-ray vision or telepathy, i cant see where it went.

and yes, i do think they are funny-opening doors. they look great on a diablo, but on a mustang, theyre just funny, just like theyre funny on a prelude or a bronco, they just dont belong and dont look like they belong, therefore they look funny.

as far as this being money spent over time and thats why you didnt get a Ferrari 360, thats what financing is for, the Ferrari is money spent over time too, in the form of payments.




Slowly walks away...backing up very, very slowly...Now turns around and runs laughing his ass off... :D


Ok, dude, I'm sorry I wanted a Mustang for show, so I got a Mustang for show....sorry if you don't like it!!

youre right it doesnt matter what i think, but you STILL havent said where youve spent all that money? thats all im asking man. im guessing you probably just made that amount up to sound cool since youre so intent on not telling and changing the subject and getting defensive about it.




okay ill ask one more time, maybe youll actually understand this time





WHAT MODS ARE ON YOUR MUSTANG



was that so hard? :rolleyes:

Originally posted by ldelaysionl
im guessing you probably just made that amount up to sound cool since youre so intent on not telling and changing the subject and getting defensive about it.




okay ill ask one more time, maybe youll actually understand this time





WHAT MODS ARE ON YOUR MUSTANG



was that so hard? :rolleyes:


Your Right...You Caught Me Red-Handed....Here You Go ;) :D :flipa:


Performance Modifications

ATI Procharger w/ intercooler 14 Psi
Fully Built Cobra Block (Forged Heads, Pistons, Cams, Rods...)
BBK Offroad H-Pipe
Flowmaster Delta 40 series mufflers w/ 3 1/2" tips
3.73 Gears
MSD Dis-4 Ignition
Steeda Tri-ax Shifter
Baer Drilled Rotors
Hawk Brake Pads
40lb fuel injectors
Custom MAF
Superchip
Aluminum Drive Shaft Strut Tower Brace
Saleen Full Racecraft Suspension
Racing Hart M5 Wheels f - 19 x 8.5 w/ 1" Lip r - 19 x 9.5 w/ 3" Lip
Pirelli P6000 265/30/19 285/30/19

Exterior Modifications

Formula 1 Gull Wing Doors
Sparco Torino Racing Seats Custom Upholstered in Leather
Saleen S281 WingSaleen Rear Valence Cervini Stalker Front Fascia
Saleen Speedster Tonneau
Classic Design Concepts Lightbar
Classic Design Concepts Tailight Sequencer
Projector Headlights
Euro Style Clear Corners
Xenon Superwhite Headlights & Foglights

http://www.oghabib.com/new98c6.jpg


Stereo Modifications

Alpine CVA-1005
Alpine Dolby Digital Decoder
Alpine DVD Player
Alpine DVD Navigation
Alpine 6 Disc CD Changer
Alpine 2/1 Channel Amp 150x2
Alpine 120W X4 V-12 Power Amp
Dynaudio Speakers (Replacing Stock Mach 460 Speakers)
3 - 3" Midrange
1 - 1.1" Tweeter
1 - 5.75" w/ 1.1" Tweeter
3 10" 250w dual 6 ohm JL Audio W3-D6
Custom Kickpanels
TV Tuner

http://www.oghabib.com/newsystem11.jpg






Yep, I'm a liar... :bandit:

there, thats all i wanted in the 1st place :rolleyes:

im sorry i cant see your engine or your stereo or your interior in the picture of the side of your car :hehehe:

Originally posted by ldelaysionl

im sorry i cant see your engine or your stereo or your interior in the picture of the side of your car :hehehe:


You don't have to be sorry....I put them on here to SHOW you them :rolleyes: Otherwise I coulda just wrote down the facts and been an ass...but I didn't :bandit:

Well I have not spent as much as some of you, but for the time being the old girl goes alright.

Best time 12.3 @ 112mph

Car and goodies @$36,000 NZD

http://www.nzupi.co.nz/_detail/_ourcars/_vinces/gtr3.jpg

http://www.nzupi.co.nz/_detail/_ourcars/_vinces/gtr1.jpg

http://www.nzupi.co.nz/_detail/_ourcars/_vinces/Mvc_011f.jpg

Going in soon:

850cc injectors
twin GT30 turbos
Apexi 800x450x120 FMIC
JE forged pistons
HKS 1.2mm metal head gasket
HKS 264/264 cams
HKS Adjustable cam gears
Should to see 650+hp at all four wheels.

Originally posted by Razorgtst
Well I have not spent as much as some of you, but for the time being the old girl goes alright.

Best time 12.3 @ 112mph

Car and goodies @$36,000 NZD



Going in soon:

850cc injectors
twin GT30 turbos
Apexi 800x450x120 FMIC
JE forged pistons
HKS 1.2mm metal head gasket
HKS 264/264 cams
HKS Adjustable cam gears
Should to see 650+hp at all four wheels.



Yeah but you guys GET Skylines...I wish I had a Skyline :(

Like around 110k for the audi (the car itself) , a performance ECU for around 500$ , clear blinkers for around 30$ (LOL) , new model dash conversion like 3000 $ , TVs in the headrests and all the other goodies in the interior like another 2000$ , soon getting some 20"wheels , Movit porsche brakes for the front axle , new exhaust , suspension + spacers , window tint and a supercharged followed by a NOS installation i think... damn that would turn into a real sleeper... A stock S8 body (easily mistaken for an A8 by those who don't know) with a 4.2 liter 40 valve V8 with 7200 rpm redline , a supercharger and like a 100 hp shot of NOS.... should be somewhere near 600 hp... :licker: ... and 150k+ :bloated:

The porsche 952... the car itself costed like 10 grand... but it had a little damage on the left side and i bought it in the year 2000 and it's a 91... then i repainted it , put a new bi-color leather inside , a whole new audio installation worth like 5000 $ + (i got hooked up with it , normally the equipment alone would be 10 grand or more plus installation... damn)... then new wheels , 18" turbo design with like 10 tires (yeah i got some spare tires)... 235/40 front , 265/35 rear , whole new racing M030 suspension variation (adding spacers soon) , 928 rotors with 993 TT calipers soon to change to 993 GT2 brakes (rotors and calipers) , new license holders , custom license plate , a new boost gauge , overboost warning lights , gear display and gear change (redline) warning light....
I fucked up the stock engine , so now i have got a new engine (it's not installed in the car yet) it's a 3.0 with 4 valves/cylinder
the stuff i have got for the new engine (some not done/installed yet)
3.4L bore and stroke kit
new lindsey dual port wastegate
stage III mass air flow kit
a garret T04 hybrid on ceramic ball bearings
reworked cylinder heads
full 3" exhaust (no cat)
whole new clutch (on sachs components , some custom made ceramic crap , RSR style flywheel and some more)
boost controller
kokeln stronger engine and trans mounts
new injectors and fuel pump
new ignition wires
NGK plugs
eproms
fuel regulator
3 piece X-over pipe
an air/oil separator with new oil cooler
dual wet NOS system

all this connected to rear wheels via modified 928 transaxle and a 6-speed 968 gearbox with 40% LSD and a kokeln short shifter on top of that... A lot of other stuff too , i just forgot what i have been putting in there... basically everything... i know that it sounds stupid but i have put like 40 grand in a 10 grand car but ahh well you live only once right... Also i'll change most of the body into fiberglass so that should give me like 715 hp in a 1100 kg cabriolet... cool...

I didn't put much money in the 911 turbo but it'll have it's turn too...
Btw i have put down a deposit on the aston martin vanquish but i don't know if i'll take it or i'll settle down for the new SL55 AMG which is an amazing machine and costs a bit more than half of what aston costs... we'll see...:sun:

Originally posted by CAptynCrunch

Also, i don't see why people are paying all this money for a turbo system. They're esay HP, but they're also damageing to your car. The only point is to increase your Compression ratio, but this can be done with jsut good tuning. Thats what i love about Spoon Civics, they don't use turbos or superchargers, but they can still do over 200mph. Plus they sound SOOOOOO Sweet. I mean whats scarier then a car that revs to 15,000RPM to shift? it sounds like a jet turbine!

If ya ask me Natural Aspiration is the way to go :)

What??? the reason for a turbo isn't to "increase compression ratio", it's to force more air into the cylinders! NA has nothing on turbo/supercharged cars, takes way more work to get even close to the same amount of power. I've seen daily driven turbo crx's that run 11's (mine will soon), how many 11 second all-motor CRX's have you see?

Originally posted by s7v7n



You don't have to be sorry....I put them on here to SHOW you them :rolleyes: Otherwise I coulda just wrote down the facts and been an ass...but I didn't :bandit:

personally i would have left the doors stock, and lose the body kit, but otherwise that is a sweet car.

Gee, I've got... $95 for a set of mudguards... I think thats about it.

My other project, I have 2 days of work, and a debt of gratitude to my brother and uncle... I have to pay them back somehow... Right now, it is a 400M Ford smallblock. Based off of a 351 cleveland, but with horrible heads, a weak cam, and 50 more cubes... Once it gets a set of cleveland heads, a nice cam, and a set of turbos, I'm shooting for 600-700hp...

It will power my little RX7 project car. First gen, 81 RX7. Weighs around 2200-2300 lbs right now. The new motor is going to add about 200 lbs right now, but I'm not putting it in until it gets aluminum heads, and some lighter components. I'm shooting for 10s right now.

Originally posted by Cbass
Gee, I've got... $95 for a set of mudguards... I think thats about it.

My other project, I have 2 days of work, and a debt of gratitude to my brother and uncle... I have to pay them back somehow... Right now, it is a 400M Ford smallblock. Based off of a 351 cleveland, but with horrible heads, a weak cam, and 50 more cubes... Once it gets a set of cleveland heads, a nice cam, and a set of turbos, I'm shooting for 600-700hp...

It will power my little RX7 project car. First gen, 81 RX7. Weighs around 2200-2300 lbs right now. The new motor is going to add about 200 lbs right now, but I'm not putting it in until it gets aluminum heads, and some lighter components. I'm shooting for 10s right now.

what about the porsche Cbass>?<

Thats the $95 dollar part :) I need a job.