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SuperCricket
post Apr 14 2004, 02:13 AM
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I keep records of all the money I spend (hemorage) on the Camaro, and hit a milestone today. Looking at my tally makes me cry inside most of the time, and sometimes I think of all the neat things I could have purchased for what I have spent. I could have bought a fully sorted racecar, ready to go out of the back of SportsCar magazine for all that I have spent.

The worst part, is after all I have spent, my car is sub-par at everything it does. It is sloppy at the drag strip, auto-x track, and on the road course, and is now getting more and more useless as a daily driver. Anyway, enough of my babbling let's see the bling! I know some of you keep up with things like this, if not make a guesstimate.

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post Apr 15 2004, 02:09 AM
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Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only one dumping odd amounts of money into a chassis that's pretty much from 1982. Every time I am under the car and look at that rusty 10 bolt rear end leaking diff fluid all over the place, I start to wonder wtf I am thinking. I'm sure being under a Z06 looks a little bit more technically advanced.

But like someone else said, once you get in and turn the key it's a little better!
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:12 AM
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I love throwing all my money into my car but for some reason it hurts reading through all this haha. Last summer I spent half of what I paid for my car($4300 CAN) in suspension parts and a catback. This year I will spend close to twice as much as I paid for my car in just a motor alone. God I'm excited for this new motor! Then we can add emergency line of credit for new tranny a month after I drop the new motor in (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

And yes, of course, as soon as you turn that key... it's all so easily worth it.
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:47 AM
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True, for the pure driving enjoyment, I'd like to have a Vette. I plan on getting one as my next car, in fact. That said, the Vette will be street duty only. Yes, I could make it faster than the T/A, but I love beating guys in my car. See, when I show up and beat a couple Z06's in SM (both straight time and PAX) and the odd Viper and Ferarri that show up, I get some pretty big "thumbs up" from other drivers.

To quote what someone else has said before, "When you beat everyone in a Vette (Viper, Ferarri, Porsche, etc.), it's the car. When you beat everyone in an F-body, it's the driver."
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:49 AM
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QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Apr 14 2004, 09:47 PM)
To quote what someone else has said before, "When you beat everyone in a Vette (Viper, Ferarri, Porsche, etc.), it's the car. When you beat everyone in an F-body, it's the driver."


Then again, in real competition all that matters is that you won, not what weapon you used. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 03:15 AM
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Damm Wife Just read what I Wrote. Never put figures down so they can see. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) John
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post Apr 15 2004, 05:25 AM
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QUOTE (Ojustracing @ Apr 14 2004, 09:15 PM)
Damm Wife Just read what I Wrote. Never put figures down so they can see. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) John

I see a new bedroom set (dining room set, or whatever furniture she wants) in your future. lol
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post Apr 15 2004, 10:57 AM
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A very good friend, who has posted in this thread, told me one time ...

"There are things I just don't want to know."

The questions Kyle asked fall directly into that category.

I have spent a TON of money on my car. On the flip side, I've bartered, bought and sold a TON of parts to help offset the cost. They call me Fred Sanford ...
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:20 PM
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I did the math on mine last night and I'm over 10 grand in mods/parts. It'll be over 12 by the end of the summer and there is still the new engine and trans that I want. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 12:56 PM
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Hmm some highlights:

Bilstein HD's + revalving =$490 had them revalved after 3k miles use so cost was higher
Springs=$225
Brake pads=$180 Full set of HPS pads and front set of HP+ pads
Rotors turned=$22
Brake lines=$105X2 b/c I broke one and had to buy the entire kit again!
LG poly rod LCA's $165-120 bought and later sold used.
LG double rod ended phb=$199-20 sold metal bar switched to aluminum
6061-T6 phb + left hand rod end=$20+$30
Short stick=$25
Torsen T2 take-off= $115 + $40 carrier bearings + races self-installed
Torsen T2R + gear install kit+ factory gear reinstall=$500+$100+$300-$100 for trading in old torsen
16x8 Trans am wheel set=$135
265 Victoracers= $600
alignment=$55+40 mounting and balancing
4 17x9.5 vette wheels = $200
275 Victoracers = $585 (discount)
Mount + balance = $60
3" lap belt = $40
Autozone reman ps pump + Turn One mod= $50+$50
PS cooler=$35
LS1 brakes as backup=$150
ARP wheel studs=$55
lug nuts=$35
GC rear coilovers bought used=$100
Magnaflow catback=$310
Magnecor wires and plugs=$130
Backup clutch disk=$125 I think
Total=~$5135 +440 for phase I & II evolution school not to mention fluids and gas.

D@mn that is scary! My engine is stock!
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post Apr 15 2004, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE (mitchntx @ Apr 15 2004, 04:57 AM)
A very good friend, who has posted in this thread, told me one time ...

"There are things I just don't want to know."

The questions Kyle asked fall directly into that category.

I have spent a TON of money on my car. On the flip side, I've bartered, bought and sold a TON of parts to help offset the cost. They call me Fred Sanford ...

(IMG:http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_tv/comedy/sanford_1.jpg)

I've got that intro song in my head now.
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:17 PM
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If there is a deal to be had.... you can bet Mitch was/is first in line. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE (94bird @ Apr 14 2004, 08:49 PM)
QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Apr 14 2004, 09:47 PM)
To quote what someone else has said before, "When you beat everyone in a Vette (Viper, Ferarri, Porsche, etc.), it's the car.  When you beat everyone in an F-body, it's the driver."


Then again, in real competition all that matters is that you won, not what weapon you used. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

Yeah, I agree with you there. I just mean people's perceptions. I do know that I get a lot of people coming up to me (Newbies) asking things like, "You beat that Z06 with THAT?" I try not to be insulted, and then tell them that it is the driver, not the car, yada, yada, yada. Plus, we're talking autocross - some people (me included, some days) are astounded that I can throw a 3600lb car with 322hp around a course faster than a 2800lb RX-7 with about 280hp.
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post Apr 15 2004, 02:45 PM
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Unfortunately the Z06 driver we have in our region is badarse. He runs SS and regularly owns the PAX. Our Vette drivers are pretty darn good. Heck our fastest CS miata driver is a really good driver.
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post Apr 16 2004, 03:01 AM
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One More item. Seeing that I raced OLOA last yr too!! The wife is totaling up all the time away and saying that she's going to get 21 days away from myself and daughter. It going to cost me alot. I forgot to get mothers day card last yr. Freeking 3 dollar card is costing me thousands!!!!!! Later. John
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