Reflections on GTM over the years

Ill · 06-30-2014, 10:55 AM

I have an "oh ****" account. No worries there

NeverBoneStck · 06-30-2014, 11:09 AM

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I bought mine brand new with my own money when i was 19 so you guys can all suck a fat...

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Z eliminator · 06-30-2014, 12:36 PM

So what is being done for 40.0000.00 dollars.
my 4.2 stroker is costing me 25000.00 with the stage 3 upgrades and that not installed in my car.
Just talked to Sam. it may be done is 2 weeks .

Ill · 06-30-2014, 12:51 PM

$40,000 is the total of everything that has been put into the car and the car itself.

$22,000 for the car when I purchased it
~$10,000 for the TT kit
~$1,000 in gauges and EBC
~$2,500 in wheels and tires
~$1,500 brakes and suspension work
~$1,600 clutch / flywheel / HD csc
~$5,000 for the installation of the TT and all the supporting mods that I sent him.

Since everything has already been paid for and my car is still at their shop, he is holding $40,000 of the money that I have spent, if that makes any sense. That is how I think of it, until I get my car back, he is holding the money. I should have clarified.

Malm · 06-30-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill

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I am a 23 year old working my way through college, I do not have the luxury of of making a bad investment or bad financial decision. I feel that if I am willing to take a risk and trust a company, then others should be able too.

No matter how you want to swing it, buying a Z and then buying a TT kit is a terrible investment and a bad financial decision.

You will never get what you put into it. And don't use "fun" as a factor... that's how we all justify buying a 2 door sports car that gets 20 mpgs. So, technically speaking.. unless you plan to race professionally in that car for $$, its a bad investment.

But have fun at least!

MMC Racing · 06-30-2014, 10:39 PM

Unless a person is a collector in cars that actually appreciate in value, cars aren't an investment at all.

Ill · 06-30-2014, 10:59 PM

You're correct. I never should have used the term investment, because I know it is not one.

Finally we agree on something MMC!

RyanWest · 06-30-2014, 11:07 PM

And GTM hasnt even chimed in on this! This is exactly why I'm just going to do a 75 shot on the Z.

I truly don't even care about speed anymore. Been there done that with my STI

Ill · 06-30-2014, 11:09 PM

I will mention it to Sam tomorrow when I call him for an update on my build.

Felix 808 · 06-30-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC Racing

Unless a person is a collector in cars that actually appreciate in value, cars aren't an investment at all.

There are very few cars that appreciate in value

Japanjay · 07-01-2014, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill

I will mention it to Sam tomorrow when I call him for an update on my build.

Who are you and who is doing your tuning? I am part of the biggest Z and G club in the area and the only one with a GTM kit on 370z is my friend steven. It is hard to believe that you are local and haven't crossed paths with the group or been to any shows or anything? Would have heard about your build.

njobe89 · 07-01-2014, 08:16 AM

now it gets interesting lol

someone grab a group popcorn

jwick · 07-01-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

now it gets interesting lol

someone grab a group popcorn

Only brought two but I'll share

njobe89 · 07-01-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Only brought two but I'll share

i got the

... we're set now

jwick · 07-01-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i got the

... we're set now

Don't forget, anything that involves GTM complaining has to include one of these

Now we're GOOD!

06-30-2014, 10:55 AM	#76 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	I have an "oh ****" account. No worries there __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

06-30-2014, 12:36 PM	#78 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	So what is being done for 40.0000.00 dollars. my 4.2 stroker is costing me 25000.00 with the stage 3 upgrades and that not installed in my car. Just talked to Sam. it may be done is 2 weeks . __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

06-30-2014, 12:51 PM	#79 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	$40,000 is the total of everything that has been put into the car and the car itself. $22,000 for the car when I purchased it ~$10,000 for the TT kit ~$1,000 in gauges and EBC ~$2,500 in wheels and tires ~$1,500 brakes and suspension work ~$1,600 clutch / flywheel / HD csc ~$5,000 for the installation of the TT and all the supporting mods that I sent him. Since everything has already been paid for and my car is still at their shop, he is holding $40,000 of the money that I have spent, if that makes any sense. That is how I think of it, until I get my car back, he is holding the money. I should have clarified. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI. Last edited by Ill; 06-30-2014 at 12:53 PM.

06-30-2014, 10:39 PM	#81 (permalink)
MMC Racing Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 661 Drives: 2015 GT-R Rep Power: 17	Unless a person is a collector in cars that actually appreciate in value, cars aren't an investment at all. __________________ 2014 F150 Raptor, 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Nissan GT-R

06-30-2014, 10:59 PM	#82 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	You're correct. I never should have used the term investment, because I know it is not one. Finally we agree on something MMC! __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

06-30-2014, 11:07 PM	#83 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	And GTM hasnt even chimed in on this! This is exactly why I'm just going to do a 75 shot on the Z. I truly don't even care about speed anymore. Been there done that with my STI

06-30-2014, 11:09 PM	#84 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	I will mention it to Sam tomorrow when I call him for an update on my build. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

07-01-2014, 08:16 AM	#87 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	now it gets interesting lol someone grab a group popcorn falconfixer likes this. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

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