the issue doesn't lie with breaking engine / tranny parts... the issue lies with the fact that this is not a gutted track beater... the interior and exterior were redone to nearly show car finish... i'd rather see someone enjoy the car for what she is than to tear her up on the track after all of the work that has gone into making her pristine... plus, honestly? i want more power without spending 100k to get it... the Z is a great platform to mod up to 600+rwhp... but, going over 1100+rwhp is not feasible... there are many more reliable and cheaper routes to take...

 

i would easily track a 1000+hp viper over my Z any day... for multiple reasons:

a) it's a lot more power and what i'm looking for on the track (would not be suitable for the street)
b) it's less cost factor than what a lot of people think... i could build a viper for the same money i currently have in my Z
c) again, my car wasn't built for the track... i put as much into the paint job and interior work as i did the motor... i don't want to wreck that...

i understand where you're going...and what you're experiencing is what i want to experience as well... but, i think i've set my mind on the fact that it will be in a much higher HP car..and not my Z....

 

Once you get my steering wheel in your car you'll fall in luv all over again.

I don't think what you're experiencing is any different than what happens to most of us that are building something. It's the pursuit that drives us. Once it's done, it's either change the goal or move on.

 

just do what i am doing, wait for the gtr.

 

Well said, unfortunately for me changing the goal involves pushing parts past limits and wasting $$, but I wouldnt have it any other way Id rather repaint my front end 2X a year and track my car than never track it and have a show car finish.

 

 

I know I know.

 

I know stormcrow pretty well, and I think his opening comments are spot on. When his car was here, he really enjoyed watching the build project for updates, making minor changes here and there, upgraded some cosmetic items..etc..etc. He used to come around the shop quite a bit when his car was here, and now that his car is at his home, I dont see him as much anymore.

But I know how you feel. The buildup and anticipation is a lot of the fun, as well as researching parts..etc..etc. Then once you get the car back, there is a feeling of "what's next", and it can be difficult to really enjoy the car.

I am pretty sure if you get a Viper, you will build it up, and then be in the same situation after the build up.

I do think you would enjoying turning the car into a track monster, and go out there and beat the crap out of it, with total disregard for its physical appearance. Every time I track my car, a piece of my fancy body kit would crack or completely fall off. So I went back to bone stock body pieces....and I never felt better!

My car has gradually phased itself into a road course car, rather than a straight line monster (although it can still hold its own). Once we aquire our new G37 shop car, the 350Z will be gutted and caged, and be a 100% dedicated lightweight Time Attack vehicle.

Stormcrow..we can work on Viper's too.

 

What's special about Ron's steering wheel?

 

Once you put your hands on it, you will never let go!

 

The Viper sounds like a good idea. After you make a dedicated drag car and finish doing that, you can move on to road racing. And the cycle keeps going on...

 

When "**** happens" at the track you don't feel bad, you fix it. But if you don't turn your own wrenches from time to time I can see how it could get boring.

 

That's fair enough. Understandable if the interior is mint too.

 

Now that my Z isnt my DD and my new job has more days off, im completely turning my ongoing Z project to the Drag/Track route. . Either way i hope you find your love again..wether it be Z or V..lol

 

you know, bro...that's what i've started thinking... someone above said nothing will ever make me happy...and i'm starting to think that he might be correct... i think two things here are important... 1) the journey, for me, is more fun that the destination and i need to learn to enjoy both... and 2) i need to be a bit more grateful for the things i have... material things will never bring true happiness...but, if you're humble and grateful for those things that you do have, you'll appreciate them more... i guess this car has come too easy for me...and it's time for me to be more appreciative...

 

The first step in learning to be happy is to give the car away to a forum member, and start over with a new Z. I'd be willing to accept the responsibiliy of owning your car.

 

ROFL!!!

 

I didn't even go to the extent you guys have and already lost interest and sold the Z.

 

[QUOTE=Sharif@Forged]I am pretty sure if you get a Viper, you will build it up, and then be in the same situation after the build up.[QUOTE]


i couldn't agree with this more. i used to be into vettes (still am i guess) and built the heck out of them. one was a show car, the other a street racer/show car. neither were much fun to drive around alot though and kept breaking parts. i thought the Z would be a good descision because there really wasn't hardly any aftermarket for them at the time and still abit questionable on how the market would be on them. so i figured it would be a car i would leave stock and get RELIABILITY out of it. look at my sig, that plan went to hell!! i will never own a junk car, and any car i do buy in the future will always get tricked out no matter how hard i try not to. it is just in my blood.

 

When I was at Forged Performance getting my TT's installed Sharif and I was talking about Z owners that have 550+whp that are looking for even more power. I was kind of shocked to hear it, but after driving my car (even with TTs), I can understand the need for more hp.

Now, am I losing interest in my car? A resounding "hell no" can be heard every time my wastegates open and the sound of open dumps can be heard for blocks away.
If fact, I would be more than happy to remain at this level of power throughout the lifetime of my car. Although I do have plans in the future to build, I'm not in a hurry for the time being.

I have to say though that the preparation and planning are just as satisfying as the end result. So I'm having just as much fun getting there as I am when I finally arrive. Maybe it's because I had to wait so long to actually get TTs that I appreciate my car more than you do, but I can almost bet that you'll regret selling your car if you decide to.

Good luck with whatever you decide...and I hope you find that missing spark