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Sep 3, 2008 | 07:46 PM

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diwun67

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Originally Posted by Makotoseven

if you had a GT3 you wouldn't need to modify it.

Yeah, you'd be just like every other GT3 owner.

Sep 3, 2008 | 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lolhey

Who the hell can spent 100k on modding a Z, or in fact ANY car in this price range?

Give me 100k to spend on a Z and it'll be gone in a week.

Sep 3, 2008 | 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lolhey

Who the hell can spent 100k on modding a Z, or in fact ANY car in this price range?

why dont u ask those people who do it lol...

i think i saw two cars in the marketplace that have said that. they are selling it for 50 grand lol ask them

and ive seen more..

Sep 3, 2008 | 10:32 PM

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+1 on everything that has been said about this question. If you see, hear, or ride in one you will get a feeling for why our highly modified Z's are our preference to stock or even lightly modified super cars. If you owned one you'd never consider this question. I could have bought a lot of cars for what I have into my Z, but the only one for that amount that is faster, is the Ariel Atom 2 and I much prefer my Z!

Sep 3, 2008 | 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05

I didn't spend extra $, I just bought the nismo

Sep 3, 2008 | 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z

Give me 100k to spend on a Z and it'll be gone in a week.

Interesting, can you list what you would do? I'm talking logical mods not 20k wheels or a 10k paint job. I can buy 100 sets of tires and store it for future use but I don't think most would do that.

Sep 3, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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I think Nitrouz is the only one that has claimed to spent over 100k on his car.

Sep 3, 2008 | 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by solidsnake

I think Nitrouz is the only one that has claimed to spent over 100k on his car.

And it's still my inspiration...

Sep 4, 2008 | 01:38 AM

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It doesn't matter what car i've had I dump A$$loads of $$ into it. That's why I sold my Viper and bought the Z. I was approaching the TT territory and new I was about to dump 30-40K into a car that I paid 74K for. Decided I'd never drive it the way I wanted to and bought a Z. I'm nearly done with my second Z and already looking at "ready to go" cars like the Noble and Gallardo but the first thing I start doing when I get serious about buying a new ride is check forums to see what is possible

Sep 4, 2008 | 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by solidsnake

I think Nitrouz is the only one that has claimed to spent over 100k on his car.

Between the original owner and myself there is a manila envelope with over 100K of receipts on my car but the last guy had the bulk of expenses as I'm doing my own wrenching. Well worth it though. I'm having the tranny rebuilt and when all is said and done this should be one of the fastest 5AT Zs on the road. I love this car!!!

Sep 4, 2008 | 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by iamdigital

Maybe you and I could meet up and run at a track sometime. Where are you located? I'm another 5AT owner, oh yeah, and it's a roadster.

Sep 4, 2008 | 06:51 AM

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It is completely about building the car. Its a Hot Rod!!!!

Sep 4, 2008 | 12:15 PM

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1) Its fun
2) Its addicting
3) Dick swinging contest
4) You appreciate it more if you've done the work yourself

Sep 4, 2008 | 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alberto

Id rather have a fast modified car thats been done to my liking and style, than a fast stock car that anybody can go out an buy. $20K + into a build gets you acceleration only the world's exotic cars can provide, most people just dont know how awesome it is to pull from 100-150mph faster than from 60-100mph stock.

Im in that bracket of most people. : (. But not by choice money is the main factor.

Sep 4, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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It's a hobby.

And sometimes it's an accident (it adds up very very fast)

Sep 4, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kurt213

Well in a lot of cases people really like the looks of the Z. So instead of going out and buying a $100,000 stock supercar, you can go get a $30,000 Z....put $20,000-$30,000 into it and smoke the $100,000 car while still having the looks of the Z.
Plus customization is always great. If you buy a stock Porsche....500 other old rich douschebags will have the exact same car. Modding a Z will give you a car that NO ONE else has.

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