with that much hp, the weight penalty shouldn't be all that bad 
with that much hp, the weight penalty shouldn't be all that bad
Color me jealous because that car is awesome!
The time and money saved vs. constructing it piecemeal are likely substantial. I need to stop by sometime and see it 
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MitchellC wrote: The time and money saved vs. constructing it piecemeal are likely substantial. I need to stop by sometime and see it
Josh needs ramps!
The PO looks to be a guy that deserves some serious respect He has some nice projects Awesome score
dyintorace wrote: Here are the PO's build photos. Many in here: http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j102/nolanj79/?start=all
I'm glad to see it worked out! Looks like a nice car. See ya at the track!
MitchellC wrote: The time and money saved vs. constructing it piecemeal are likely substantial. I need to stop by sometime and see it
Welcome at any time!
vazbmw wrote: The PO looks to be a guy that deserves some serious respect He has some nice projects Awesome score
That is one of the reasons I ended up taking the plunge. He is a Mercedes-Benz technician by day, gear head by night. We met at the dealership he works at and put the car up on a lift to inspect the undercarriage. It was almost perfect! He stripped the chassis, blasted everything, then painted and sealed it all before starting the build. He clearly put a lot of effort into the build and is now going to build an LS1 Miata!
Rad_Capz wrote: I'm glad to see it worked out! Looks like a nice car. See ya at the track!
I am going to have my local guy give the car a once over and will most likely switch to the coilover set up I already have, then I'll be ready! I've always dreamed of driving Sebring, having been to the 12 hours many years in a row. I'm looking forward to being on the other side of the fence!
What do you buy after you sell an LS7-swapped FC? 
I always finish builds wishing I'd have just bought instead. Good choice.
GameboyRMH wrote: What do you buy after you sell an LS7-swapped FC?
Good question, though this car has an LS1, not LS7. Even with the "measly" LS1, it's plenty quick!
Nice car, yep buying when you can afford it is the way to go!
Does that mean you have an engine-less FC sitting around that you could donate to a less affluent board member?
I'm just asking
Jeff wrote: Nice car, yep buying when you can afford it is the way to go! Does that mean you have an engine-less FC sitting around that you could donate to a less affluent board member? I'm just asking
I was wondering if someone would pick up on that point. 
I do still have an engine-less TII sitting in my garage, though I believe it is spoken for by another board member (though not through donation). Not sure what his plans are for the car, but he has both more skill and time than me, so I expect to see it move under it's own power soon!
Nice score. . .
If somebody is selling the exact project you want to build for a reasonable sum of money, you'd be a fool NOT to buy it. Sounds like a really fun car, now you just need to promise yourself that you WILL go to the track events that you bought it for...if you don't drive it, then it would be a waste of money. Plus, you get to work on improvements (there's always room for improvements) and as you said you'll be months/years ahead of the game.
I'm jealous. Not of your new car, but that I can't find any checkbook mechanic who wants to buy my Fiero.
Bryce
Nashco wrote: If somebody is selling the exact project you want to build for a reasonable sum of money, you'd be a fool NOT to buy it. Sounds like a really fun car, now you just need to promise yourself that you WILL go to the track events that you bought it for...if you don't drive it, then it would be a waste of money. Plus, you get to work on improvements (there's always room for improvements) and as you said you'll be months/years ahead of the game. I'm jealous. Not of your new car, but that I can't find any checkbook mechanic who wants to buy my Fiero.
Thanks. The comments have been much more positive than I expected.
You're right. This only makes sense if I end up using the car as intended. I'm already searching for a maiden event. There is a Chin Motorsports event in Jan, 2010 at Sebring and that may be the one!
dyintorace wrote:Nashco wrote: If somebody is selling the exact project you want to build for a reasonable sum of money, you'd be a fool NOT to buy it. Sounds like a really fun car, now you just need to promise yourself that you WILL go to the track events that you bought it for...if you don't drive it, then it would be a waste of money. Plus, you get to work on improvements (there's always room for improvements) and as you said you'll be months/years ahead of the game. I'm jealous. Not of your new car, but that I can't find any checkbook mechanic who wants to buy my Fiero.Thanks. The comments have been much more positive than I expected.
Well in order to make sure your expectations are met, let me say that you are a truly a disappointment and I cannot believe we letting a checkbook toting poser like you hang out here.
Type Q wrote: Well in order to make sure your expectations are met, let me say that you are a truly a disappointment and I cannot believe we letting a checkbook toting poser like you hang out here.
Thanks! I feel better now.
Hawtness. Congrats on the buy!
I know that you spent a bunch of money compared to the average GRM challenge style build, but holy moly that is a LOT of car for the money.
AND you have me scouring the internet for a nice LS swapped 240Z.
Dude, I own a motorcycle, a WRX, a bigass TV, and no furniture. I don't need a 240Z!
MrJoshua wrote: I know that you spent a bunch of money compared to the average GRM challenge style build, but holy moly that is a LOT of car for the money.
I'm happy with it.
MrJoshua wrote: AND you have me scouring the internet for a nice LS swapped 240Z. Dude, I own a motorcycle, a WRX, a bigass TV, and no furniture. I don't need a 240Z!
I'd save that for once you leave SA. You never know where you'll end up next. An LS 240Z can wait.
And I owe you a return phone call.
Osterkraut wrote: AND you have me scouring the internet for a nice LS swapped 240Z. Dude, I own a motorcycle, a WRX, a bigass TV, and no furniture. I don't need a 240Z!
If you own no furniture, you've got the perfect idea with the 240Z. Lay the big TV across the back of the wagon on top of all the clothes put a hitch on the subie and trailer/drawbar the 240, catch a hop back and make a screamin run with the bike when you get orders to transfer bases. Sorry had to chime in on this one, I kinda miss the military lifestyle of moving every couple of years, or in my high school days, moving every 9 months or so.
BTW. NICE SCORE I've gotta come check it out sometime, I've got a TON of idea's on how to make that swap better, hence the clean T2 shell I'm looking at in Orlando. And yeah, it's HOT, I didn't realize you could stuff that much tire under a FC, and it seems like the guy you got it from doesn't waste any time, the link for pictures took me to a page that was pictures of a NB miata being stripped out.
Spinout007 wrote: BTW. NICE SCORE I've gotta come check it out sometime, I've got a TON of idea's on how to make that swap better, hence the clean T2 shell I'm looking at in Orlando. And yeah, it's HOT, I didn't realize you could stuff that much tire under a FC, and it seems like the guy you got it from doesn't waste any time, the link for pictures took me to a page that was pictures of a NB miata being stripped out.
Thanks. I'm always open to suggestions.
And yep, he literally bought an NB the day after I bought the FC! No rest for the weary.
dyintorace wrote:MrJoshua wrote: I know that you spent a bunch of money compared to the average GRM challenge style build, but holy moly that is a LOT of car for the money.I'm happy with it.MrJoshua wrote: AND you have me scouring the internet for a nice LS swapped 240Z. Dude, I own a motorcycle, a WRX, a bigass TV, and no furniture. I don't need a 240Z!I'd save that for once you leave SA. You never know where you'll end up next. An LS 240Z can wait. And I owe you a return phone call.
Thanks for the buzzkill, Dad!
I'm actually thinking about adding a truck to the fleet. It'll pay for itself next move!
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