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rocky
post Apr 7 2010, 06:33 PM
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Hey everyone quick question.I hope you can help me make up my mind.I have a bone stock 89RS with an auto.It was a freebie.Should I build that or: I have seen on this site and on CMC a car (I believe it was a 95 Z28) That has some work done to it 13x,xxx miles on it for $5000.You probably know what car it is.The only problem is it will cost $17 - $1900 to ship cause the car is literally across the country (Car is at Cali. coast and I am at Va. coast).I have not done any math to see if I would come out ahead any if I buy versus build to get mine close to what this is. Future plans are keep auto xing,finish hpde's and finish building on my way to CMC.Thanks for your input.
Mitch if you see this I wish I could take you up on your offer about sending it too you to make it CMC legal.But Texas is pretty far too.
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rocky
post Apr 8 2010, 10:57 AM
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I am very much a car nut wrenching on them for a living driving them for my getaway from reality.I want things my way in the car but this car looks like it is in the right direction to get going a little quicker. I do not know anyone that could handle a cross country trip with those seats.I have seen a couple others but I do not want a full on race car yet.So Blaine how about a video could you let me know?It would be a big help.Thanks everyone
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post Apr 9 2010, 04:12 AM
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QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 8 2010, 03:57 AM) *
I am very much a car nut wrenching on them for a living driving them for my getaway from reality.I want things my way in the car but this car looks like it is in the right direction to get going a little quicker. I do not know anyone that could handle a cross country trip with those seats.I have seen a couple others but I do not want a full on race car yet.So Blaine how about a video could you let me know?It would be a big help.Thanks everyone



You would need some much better foam, as the OE foam from the Kirkey cover is inadequate for 20 minutes, much less a cross-country trip.

That being said, I drove my Z from Alan's shop to my house (750 miles) in 11 hours, only stopping for gas. I did add a seat cushion though. The shoulder supports feel great, and the increased headroom is awesome.
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rocky   Buy or build   Apr 7 2010, 06:33 PM
1meanZ   it is ALWAYS cheaper to buy something already buil...   Apr 7 2010, 06:43 PM
Blainefab   This car http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?sh...   Apr 7 2010, 06:44 PM
mitchntx   QUOTE (Blainefab @ Apr 7 2010, 01:44 PM) ...   Apr 7 2010, 06:46 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 7 2010, 02:33 PM) Hey ...   Apr 7 2010, 07:03 PM
dailydriver   QUOTE (trackbird @ Apr 7 2010, 03:03 PM) ...   Apr 7 2010, 10:50 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (dailydriver @ Apr 7 2010, 06:50 PM...   Apr 8 2010, 05:41 AM
rmackintosh   BUY! It is ALWAYS smarter to buy.....and in t...   Apr 7 2010, 07:13 PM
rocky   Trackbird I too have a lot of the same tools not a...   Apr 7 2010, 08:05 PM
DAlgozine   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 7 2010, 03:05 PM) Blai...   Apr 8 2010, 12:29 AM
trackbird   He may be able to get you a video, but I can also ...   Apr 7 2010, 08:09 PM
MikeP-99Z   Buy. Adding photos/costs to the Before/After thre...   Apr 7 2010, 08:39 PM
StanIROCZ   Just to pile on what everyone else said.. General...   Apr 7 2010, 09:33 PM
rpoz-29   Find someone on the east coast, pay for their flig...   Apr 8 2010, 01:18 AM
firehawkclone   X's whatever, buy it! I've looked at ...   Apr 8 2010, 02:38 AM
Rob Hood   Buy the car.   Apr 8 2010, 03:28 AM
CMC #37   I have absolutely nothing at all to add! The F...   Apr 8 2010, 03:57 AM
rocky   I am very much a car nut wrenching on them for a l...   Apr 8 2010, 10:57 AM
Matt_91Z   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 8 2010, 02:57 AM) I am...   Apr 8 2010, 10:25 PM
Rob Hood   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 8 2010, 03:57 AM) I am...   Apr 9 2010, 04:12 AM
Doug Phillips   Not a 3rd gen but I think this car will sell with ...   Apr 8 2010, 12:34 PM
rocky   Firehawkclone I did not see your post.I saw that c...   Apr 9 2010, 03:29 PM
athornt2   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 9 2010, 11:29 AM) Fire...   Apr 9 2010, 05:58 PM
firehawkclone   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 9 2010, 08:29 AM) Fire...   Apr 12 2010, 01:35 AM
Beach Cruiser   Rocky, Where exactly are you on the Va Coast? It...   Apr 9 2010, 08:21 PM
Matt_91Z   Rocky, I sent you a PM with links to a couple sho...   Apr 10 2010, 09:20 PM
rocky   Matt I got the pm thanks.Beach cruiser I actually ...   Apr 11 2010, 12:11 AM
Beach Cruiser   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 10 2010, 08:11 PM) Bea...   Apr 11 2010, 12:30 PM
rocky   yeah I am planning on running VIR With something,I...   Apr 11 2010, 10:26 PM
rocky   Ok thanks everyone but I think for now the best th...   Apr 16 2010, 02:51 AM
trackbird   QUOTE (rocky @ Apr 15 2010, 10:51 PM) Ok ...   Apr 16 2010, 04:34 AM

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