Mods feel free to put this where you'd like or simply delete it...This is my thread dedicated to my venting about my current frustration with my FI dreams...

I own an 04 G35 6MT coupe...For the last 2 years I've had my eyes set on going FI...I went about things the right away and slowly saved myself the cash needed...Got to about 15k and couldn't wait to narrow down the decision between APS TT or Greddy TT...Well, before I could do so I came to another decision...Decided to propose to my girlfriend of 6 years...Needless to say the 15k is gone!! So its back to square one for me ...The fiance is very supportive and wants me to go ahead and do whatever I please with the car...But it doesnt feel right on my end...Realizing that we have important "needs" not "wants" like saving for a house!!

But, I cant seem to ditch this damn urge for FI...I'm consumed and I'm proud to say you fellas have ruined me...I spend day and night reading countless threads about FI...I literally HATE my car right now because I have this notion that because its not FI it aint ****! I know it pulls hard for a "stock" car...But I no longer compare it to a stock car...Even without ever having sat in an FI G or Z I find myself comparing my ride to the cars on this damn forum...I smash the gas and get going only to feel like I'm on some pathetic amount of power...I know majority of the cars on the road dont move how our stock cars do, but its not about that for me anymore...I want to be boosted and feel the rush!

To top things off my car is slowly putting on age and miles...Sitting at 46k miles and it aint getting any younger...My ability to go for a 15-20k project is gone and Id now be looking at a stock block project that wont run me as much...And even then, how comfortable can I be with twins on a motor of over 50k plus by the time I can afford an install...And then of course there is the caution that everyone on here with an amazing insight and setups gives...Be prepared for the worse! Have extra saved! Blah blah blah (I know your all right and I dont want to believe a single one of ya!)

Long story long...I hate my ride now thanks to these daily BOOSTED dreams...Every time I fill her up, get on the gas, look at her from a window, get her washed, or receive a compliment, you name it...I think of how I wish she had TWINS!!!! I'm an addict, and I've never even tried the drug... Go figure...

Sorry for the pathetic rant!

 

In my opinion..... FI is a huge extravagance and luxury. If you aren't financially stable then it's stupid. To go FI wihtout owning your own home is just stupidity. Get the house it's an abvious financial priority and is the obvious smart choice to make. If you have to decide between a house and forced induction then it's time to grow up. You have other priorities to take care of.

JET

 

Throw a little shot(75) of N20 on there and that should get you out of your rut. A couple grand and you can be again

 

Jet,

I thought I made it clear that the house is the priority...My apologies if I didn't do so...I work 3 jobs just so I can enjoy having plenty of financial stability...Just wish I could splurge but its pretty obvious now is not the time...

 

that sad thing is, even when you get boosted, you'll still feel slow one way or another. It might be you have all this power, but you can't really put it to the ground fully until 80mph so you feel kinda slow until you get traction. And there's always going to be other people with crazier setups making more power.

I for one sometimes really miss being able to just stomp it in first gear and take off knowing I'd fully hook without going sideways - which doesn't make you go fast, it makes you go slow as you're trying to control it.

the money involved with boosting can get out of had so fast. IMO I sometimes wish I just left my car stock when I think about how much money that's been spent over time upgrading things or fixing misc things. If you did blow the engine, you really aren't going to love your huge paperweight until you get the big money for a new engine. And by then you might even be fed up with all the expense and want to sell the car completely - happens all the time.

try to just enjoy your already fast car and stop trying to compete or think about the FI guys or faster cars out there. Getting a house IMO is such a priority for so many reasons down the road.

 

I should add that by 3 jobs I do mean atleast 1 corporate job...LMAO!!!

Had to add that before I got the McDonalds, Target and Gas attendant titles thrown my way!

 

I know its not the same, but maybe focus on suspension, you can do that piece by piece. Or just save up again little by little and then go FI when the time is right.

 

Ahh i know the feeling man. I know the feeling. Ive gone FI on a few other cars before, and i can say that the Z is the most satisfying. DOwn here in Australia, there arnt all that many of them. I know the feeling of hating your car. I got a ZR cause i wanted no roof, and it was pretty cool at first. But after a while my junkie side got hold, and i needed FI no matter what. I hated driving my car, i hated spending pointless money on gas when it chewed through it and didnt give me any fun in return..

After saving, i went APS twins on a stock block. New clutch and spacer, that was it. I told myself to be happy with 8psi, and that it was the most relieable way without getting greedy. Ive done built blocks before, and i know they are never the quality of an OEM unless u spend lots and lots of dollars. Basic builds are worthless.

Im happy to say, ive never regretted it. I love my car so much more now. ANd everytime i think i need to turn up the boost, i just remmber what it was like stock and im satisfied. And no, i dont have money to build the engine if it was too blow.. I dont know, i could extend myself to probably do it, but im not one of those with 20k to blow.

Oh, yeh, i do have a morgate though.. It helps to justify so much money i spend. LOL!!

30k boosted miles strong!

 

I know the feeling. I am in exactly the same boat as you, and I posted something very similar a while ago. I am still saving for the wedding and the house, but yet I still sit at my computer and dream about one day being forced induction. It sucks but at the same time its wonderful.

 

This sums it up so perfectly.

Sounds like the addiction that many of us have....don't fight it!

 

After me and my wife got married a couple of years ago we decided to have fun first before we buy a house and have babies. We spent well over $75K just for the wedding, Honeymoon, and engagement/wedding ring (both parents help a little). after that we decided to travel first (went back to Europe twice) and enjoyed each others company. I also jumped in and got a ST just to fulfill part of my dream. Granted we wasted 2 years of our life but now we are getting ready to buy our first house hopefully by early next year. Now me and my wife are pretty happy and now ready to jump to the next level. We are planning to have a Baby. We asked people before we got married and a good number of them suggested to enjoy the first few years of our married life together, coz you will never get those days back.

I'm not saying that what we did is the right way coz every situation is different but I would rather have fun right now while I'm young than party when I'm 60. Everyone have different priorities and me and my wife have no regrets. Think very hard and talk to your fiancée since both of you will have to decide which path to take.

 

I TOTALLY feel you. I'm 25, single, selling a house because i'm relocating, and I decided f*ck it and just purchased a F/I kit - before i'm tied down with a house again, married, and have kids, I better have a little fun. Now, the one thing I've realized on this forum is that most of the boosted people either a) have a ton of money, or b) really don't care about saving money and buying a house, and just want to have fun. Most people on this forum go all-out too, and spend more money than you need to. However, you sound set on twins, so i can't argue with the fact that you should have a lot of funds.

I'm sure after all is said and done, going F/I won't be as exciting as I thought, and you will have a house and a wife and I will have an old has-been sports car I would say to either sell the car and get something you like (because you don't seem to be happy with the car as is), as I almost did this last Fall, or talk to your fiance about setting up a savings account for the both of you for fun stuff.

 

one idea.... sell the car and buy a car thats already be F/I'd.

 

Wow...You and me are one and the same. Look at my info on the <<< Left <<<. I've been here (my350z) since 2003. I pre-ordered the car in Feb. 2002, took delivery in September of that year. I am an "original" enthusiast. Nonetheless, it is now 2008 and my car is still not boosted! Why? I guess I am too responsible. The first few years were spent on paying the car off. Then I bought a house. More recently, I was hired at a great company, but my first year here is almost a 50% paycut. Next year I will be up to my old income. However, I know I will get into debt this year, and next year I will have to pay it all off. So there you have it, I get boosted in 2010...

...I am ready to say "**** it" and just put it all on a cc....

PZ

 

Forget the girlfriend she will only bring you heartbreak and mental anguish sooner or later and hopefully she won't dump you and tell you that "there is some1 else" by text message like mine did.

Turbo your Z even if the car gets wadded up in a firey crash on a track or your favorite winding road you will always have sweet memories of hauling *** in you turbocharged Z.

Besides everyone knows the world is coming to an end 12/21/2012 so I say drive hard, die young and leave a handsome corpse.

 

QFT

 

Well that gave me a headache.

On a side note, I would probably suggest nitrous in your situation as well, cheaper solution. However, most likely to go twins you are looking at a minimum of 10k with proper supporting mods on a stock block.

If I were in teh same situation, I would most definately focus on the soon to be wife and house, with no bad feelings. Also, you should be thankful as am I, we have supportive gf's/fiances. When you do get settled, be it with the car that you are in or another one, you will be able to fill the FI void that you speak of.

Don't worry about it, everything happens in its time. If the urge is simply too much, sell your current vehicle and buy one that is already boosted, then you will not have the down time associated with labor, back ordered parts, and general headache associated with starting from square one!

Craig

 

I have a love/hate relationship with my car. Most of the time I hate it, but for the moments that I'm actually driving and nothing is wrong or breaking, I love it...

I'm kind of an instant gratification type person myself. I'm always telling myself to slow down and fix things one thing at a time.

 

You know I've given a really great deal of thought to selling the G and buying a boosted Z...But for some reason I cant shake this image that something "MUST" be wrong with the boosted car for that individual to be selling it...I know thats likely not true, but its just this feeling I get...Anyone with personal experience want to tell me otherwise?

 

Most boosted FI cars on here are fine. However, there is a certain satisfaction you will take in making your car exactly how you want it and going through the entire process, both good and bad, yourself.