Thanks guys...it's been great.
Originally Posted by drsifu
hey alex...i like how you have two threads, one showing the possibility of you ditching the car and this thread that hints at a stroker kit.
i'm not gonna repeat what Bing said, but to sum it up, you didn't invest the money you did to go fast. you did it to be different and try things others have not tried. by parting it out, you'll have abadoned the reason for building the car.
in the end, it is your money, and 10-15k is A LOT in anyone's book.
if it was me, either get the car back up and running (nothing additional) or build it back all the way up. i wouldn't sell it.
best of luck bro.
i'm not gonna repeat what Bing said, but to sum it up, you didn't invest the money you did to go fast. you did it to be different and try things others have not tried. by parting it out, you'll have abadoned the reason for building the car.
in the end, it is your money, and 10-15k is A LOT in anyone's book.
if it was me, either get the car back up and running (nothing additional) or build it back all the way up. i wouldn't sell it.
best of luck bro.
Originally Posted by alving
I am apalled at a six figure sum put into a Z33, a few "supercars" come to mind for that kind of money...but I can also sympathize with you and your love for the Z...all is not lost!
Have you considered a more robust drivetrain, like an RB26 or even the (gasp!) 2JZ? Your Z would live on, make stupid power while being bulletproof, and even earn brownie points for being "different" if that's important to you! (and I know it is
). Although I'm sure RB's in Z33's are like SR's in 240sx's nowadays
I've heard/seen too many horror stories with boosting the VQ35, yet folks continue to boost?!
Have you considered a more robust drivetrain, like an RB26 or even the (gasp!) 2JZ? Your Z would live on, make stupid power while being bulletproof, and even earn brownie points for being "different" if that's important to you! (and I know it is
). Although I'm sure RB's in Z33's are like SR's in 240sx's nowadaysI've heard/seen too many horror stories with boosting the VQ35, yet folks continue to boost?!
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props to you on all you have done to the z and what you have shown this community that you can do. you have the utmost respect from all of us and i personally hope that you continue with your project if i had the funding right now i would try and help you out because your car would be the ultimate beast if it was finished. you only live once man i picked the z with that mindset. goodluck with your decision either way remember that you will always be welcome on the z forum z or not. also can we have a vote on whether you stick with it or not haha?
Originally Posted by fatcircles
wow...i was really looking forward to seeing your "new" Z in person too...
1. Part it out.
2. Fix it and make a comeback.
We'll see...I'm leaning towards 1 right now.
IMO, I think you should fix it. It's been a long wait for you and you've been very passionate about your Z. You have this whole forum pulling for you and drooling at what you've done so far. You're an innovator/trend setter with your Z and I would hate to see your project incomplete.
I know the $krilla is a huge deciding factor... But if you don't finish, you'll always think to yourself "coulda-woulda-shoulda."
Some one will post their 1/4 mile you'll think "I coulda beat that if I woulda finished my extreme APS TT"
Then someone will come around and emulate exactly what you wanted to do and you'll say I SHOULDA FINISHED!!!! D@MN IT ALL TO HELL!!!! (blood dripping as you pound your head against the wall)
Good luck man... All the best to you! Much respect for pushing the limits of the Z!
Oh, and if you decide to part out and buy a ________ (fill in the blank), your GTS would have a good home with me!!!!
I know the $krilla is a huge deciding factor... But if you don't finish, you'll always think to yourself "coulda-woulda-shoulda."
Some one will post their 1/4 mile you'll think "I coulda beat that if I woulda finished my extreme APS TT"
Then someone will come around and emulate exactly what you wanted to do and you'll say I SHOULDA FINISHED!!!! D@MN IT ALL TO HELL!!!! (blood dripping as you pound your head against the wall)
Good luck man... All the best to you! Much respect for pushing the limits of the Z!
Oh, and if you decide to part out and buy a ________ (fill in the blank), your GTS would have a good home with me!!!!
Originally Posted by RNL323
IMO, I think you should fix it. It's been a long wait for you and you've been very passionate about your Z. You have this whole forum pulling for you and drooling at what you've done so far. You're an innovator/trend setter with your Z and I would hate to see your project incomplete.
I know the $krilla is a huge deciding factor... But if you don't finish, you'll always think to yourself "coulda-woulda-shoulda."
Some one will post their 1/4 mile you'll think "I coulda beat that if I woulda finished my extreme APS TT"
Then someone will come around and emulate exactly what you wanted to do and you'll say I SHOULDA FINISHED!!!! D@MN IT ALL TO HELL!!!! (blood dripping as you pound your head against the wall)
Good luck man... All the best to you! Much respect for pushing the limits of the Z!
Oh, and if you decide to part out and buy a ________ (fill in the blank), your GTS would have a good home with me!!!!
I know the $krilla is a huge deciding factor... But if you don't finish, you'll always think to yourself "coulda-woulda-shoulda."
Some one will post their 1/4 mile you'll think "I coulda beat that if I woulda finished my extreme APS TT"
Then someone will come around and emulate exactly what you wanted to do and you'll say I SHOULDA FINISHED!!!! D@MN IT ALL TO HELL!!!! (blood dripping as you pound your head against the wall)
Good luck man... All the best to you! Much respect for pushing the limits of the Z!
Oh, and if you decide to part out and buy a ________ (fill in the blank), your GTS would have a good home with me!!!!
thanks man.
Originally Posted by nebolic
curious, what parts etc . . . did you buy to get a six figure sum into the z?
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Exterior
C-West CF Front Lip
C-West CF Side Skirts
Top Secret CF Rear Diffuser / Vortex Generators
Azuka Prototype double sided CF hood
Azuka Prototype CF A-Pillars
Azuka Prototype CF Hatch with integrated spoiler
Azuka Prototype CF Roof
Varis CF B-Pillars
Vertical Doors Inc Conversion
OEM 2006 LED Taillights
Blue Batmobile Custom Overlays
8000K Lightbulbs
Custom ’06 Headlights
JDM Clear Front Reflectors
20% Tint Rear
35% Tint Front
CF Emblem Inserts
Central 20 CF Engine Cover
Central 20 CF Battery Cover
Central 20 CF Fluid Cover
Central 20 CF Radiator Guide
Top Secret Hood Dampers
S2000 Antenna
JDM “Fairlady Z” Rear Emblem
Custom “Twin Turbo Z” Emblem
Interior
Stillen CF A-Pillar Dual Gauge Pod
Stillen CF A-Pillar Cover
EVO-R CF Center Console
EVO-R CF Instrument Crown Cover
EVO-R CF Switch Panels
Defi Blue Racer Gauges (Boost / Temp)
Central 20 CF Kickplates
Central 20 CF Rear Strut Cover
Nismo CF Shift ****
Bride Gias / Stradias Hyperblack Seats
Bride Seat Sliders
Takata 4-Point Harnesses
Kirk Racing Harness Bar
Greddy Auto Timer
Engine
Arias Extreme Duty Forged Pistons 9:1 compression .020 overbore
Pauter Forged Rods
Cosworth Rod Bearings
Cosworth Main Bearings
ARP Main Studs
ARP 1/2” L19 Heavy Duty Head Studs
5-Angle Valve Job
Ferrea 1mm Overbore Exhaust Valves
Ferrea Valve Guide
Ferrea Valve Seal
Ferrea Titanium Retainers
Titanium Valve Springs
JWT S7 Rev-Up Camshafts (262 deg. Duration / .450” (11.43mm) Lift)
HKS Metal Head Gasket
Fully Balanced and Blueprinted
APS Extreme Twin Turbo System
APS-Spec Twin Garrett GT Hybrid Turbos
APS-Spec Vertical 5” Deep Intercooler
HKS SSQV Blow-Off Valve
Tial 52mm Wastegates
APS 3.5” Downpipes
APS Extreme Fuel System
APS Dual Fuel Pumps
APS-Spec 880cc Fuel Injectors
APS Fuel Rails
APS Fuel Return System
HKS Fcon V-Pro Standalone ECU tuned by Sam@GTMotorsports
HKS Fcon Navigator
HKS Boost Controller
HKS Fcon Knock Amp
4 custom mapping
Aquamist Water/Methenol Custom Direct Port Injection
Greddy Evo-TT True Dual Exhaust with Custom Turbo Piping
Custom Polished Plenum
Custom ZCG Oil Cooler
Custom ZCG Power Steering Cooler
Koyo Radiator
Exedy Dual Plate Carbon Clutch (SEMA ’06 show piece)
Buddy Club Racing-Spec Condenser
Suspension / Brakes
Tein Basic Adjustable Coilovers
Stillen Adjustable Sway Bars F&R
JIC-Magic CF Front Strut Bar
Stoptech 14.1” Cross-Drilled Big Brake Kit F&R
3.3FD Differential with vLSD
Driveshaft Shop Level 5 Rear Axles
Wheels / Tires
Show
Volk GT-S Gloss Black 19x9.5f +18 19x10.5r +17
Toyo T1-R 255/35/19f 285/35/19r
Go
Volk TE-37 Custom-Made Time Attack 18x9.5f +22 18x10.5r +22
BF Goodrich KDW2 265/35/18f
BF Goodrich Drag Radials 295/35/18r
Rays Red Lug Nuts
Audio / Visual
OEM Navigation System
Alpine IVA-D310 DVD Head Unit
Alpine Type-X 12” Subwoofer
Alpine Type-X Front Component Speakers
Alpine Type-X Front Component Tweeters
Alpine Type-X Component Rear Speakers
Alpine 4-Channel Amplifier
Alpine Mono-Channel Amplifier
Custom Trunk with Blue Neon Accents
Originally Posted by Nitrouz
I really have a few things to consider at the moment. I'll end up with 2 choices.
1. Part it out.
2. Fix it and make a comeback.
We'll see...I'm leaning towards 1 right now.
1. Part it out.
2. Fix it and make a comeback.
We'll see...I'm leaning towards 1 right now.
"buy the ticket, take the ride" -Hunter S. Thompson
PS. I got dibs on the TS rear diffuser if you decide option 1.
My goodness, Alex.
Sorry to hear about this. Hopefully you just enjoy the holidays, take a break, and reevaluate what you need to get done on this project (yeah, I'm saying you should keep it). As some have said, parting it out would be a significant loss, and you would be starting from scratch with another project. Good luck with all this. Again, sorry to hear about it.
Sorry to hear about this. Hopefully you just enjoy the holidays, take a break, and reevaluate what you need to get done on this project (yeah, I'm saying you should keep it). As some have said, parting it out would be a significant loss, and you would be starting from scratch with another project. Good luck with all this. Again, sorry to hear about it.
