TravisJB Journal

travisjb · 03-03-2012, 08:36 PM

This can be justified? YES?!

shaun66 · 03-03-2012, 09:06 PM

I have something similar for gokarting and it paid for itself with in a year of racing only mine was $1000. 20 bucks to mount and dismount tires adds up quickly. How much does a full size tire machine go for?

travisjb · 03-03-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaun66

I have something similar for gokarting and it paid for itself with in a year of racing only mine was $1000. 20 bucks to mount and dismount tires adds up quickly. How much does a full size tire machine go for?

Exactly the math I was thinking!

The pair of these are are about $2,200 delivered on ebay... new with warranty... would be a bit of 2 years to payback for me, I think... and should hold some value if I ever sell down the road

shaun66 · 03-03-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Exactly the math I was thinking!

The pair of these are are about $2,200 delivered on ebay... new with warranty... would be a bit of 2 years to payback for me, I think... and should hold some value if I ever sell down the road

Oh well that's not bad at all, plus it's way more convient to do it at home then take it to a shop. I say go for it

Forewarn though people we be nicer to you and ask to borrow it lol.

ChrisSlicks · 03-04-2012, 09:36 AM

Hmm, I get my race tires mounted for $10 each, would need to mount 50 full sets of tires to get payback. The convenience factor would be huge though.

Mike · 03-04-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Exactly the math I was thinking!

The pair of these are are about $2,200 delivered on ebay... new with warranty... would be a bit of 2 years to payback for me, I think... and should hold some value if I ever sell down the road

I've been thinking the same thing. Discount has upped their charge to 140 for a swap out now. I was actually thinking of just getting a mounter and taking them to be balanced afterwards, at least initially. I could also use it in my business here too, since people always want to bring me their wheels with the tires on for coating.

shaun66 · 03-04-2012, 09:17 PM

Forgot to mention I also split the tire machine cost with a buddy I race with. So if your looking for a faster return on your investment and don't mind sharing. Thats another option

travisjb · 03-05-2012, 08:44 PM

I have the opportunity to swap out my company car... the 135 convertible is honestly a bit boring... suspension is squishy, which defeats the purpose of the car IMO.

Has to be new. Prob no convertible this time. What's your top pick? Already in the stable are '08 ISF, '12 Tundra and of course the Z... so this will be really a fun weekend car for me when not at the track. Would be great to have room for junior and the missus, e.g., 911 or GTR.

MightyBobo · 03-05-2012, 09:16 PM

Shoot - was going to say Cayman R, til I saw "Room for junior"...

Mike · 03-05-2012, 09:52 PM

Room for Jr? G37S Coupe

98intrigue · 03-05-2012, 09:57 PM

The new 991 is a beautiful car... I had the chance to ride in a friend's 2012 GTR Black Edition for the first time this weekend and I think my heart stopped... Also, you may want to see what the new SRT Viper has to offer when it's announced next month. The new CLS or M5... really, there are a lot of choices under $100k.

travisjb · 03-05-2012, 10:38 PM

All of the cars mentioned so far are on the table... ideally, I want room for three passengers, but this will be my car and we can fit the three of us in the other two vehicles... so a two-spot is not out of the question

current list

1. 911 991 S
2. R8
3. 2013 Cayman... or new Boxster
4. GTR... Love this car! don't like the cheap-ish interior though
5. Z06... need to grow a mullett - still a great car

If we ever get an M5 or Merc, it'd be as a replacement for the wife's ISF

I need speed!

I need to review the terms of the program, but I may be able to pull off something more fun. Has to come with license plates, but... Ariel Atom ?

Wish the new NSX was in my price range!

Will keep my eye on Viper announcements

wstar · 03-05-2012, 10:50 PM

I feel like the 911 and Cayman, while awesome cars, are so much closer to the Z categorically, it doesn't add much stylistic depth to your stable

. R8 I think with most option sets would tip over the $100K mark, in many cases by a good chunk. GTR would be be my personal choice from the set, if I were in the same boat. You could use some leftover budget to have someone fix up the interior to be snazzier

sig11 · 03-05-2012, 11:50 PM

What about a BMW 1 M or M 1 whatever it is. :V It is a truly drool worthy car.

MightyBobo · 03-06-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sig11

What about a BMW 1 M or M 1 whatever it is. :V It is a truly drool worthy car.

Did you not see what car he is replacing? Lol

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03-05-2012, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	I have the opportunity to swap out my company car... the 135 convertible is honestly a bit boring... suspension is squishy, which defeats the purpose of the car IMO. Has to be new. Prob no convertible this time. What's your top pick? Already in the stable are '08 ISF, '12 Tundra and of course the Z... so this will be really a fun weekend car for me when not at the track. Would be great to have room for junior and the missus, e.g., 911 or GTR. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale Last edited by travisjb; 04-01-2012 at 08:45 AM.

03-05-2012, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	Shoot - was going to say Cayman R, til I saw "Room for junior"... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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03-03-2012, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I have something similar for gokarting and it paid for itself with in a year of racing only mine was $1000. 20 bucks to mount and dismount tires adds up quickly. How much does a full size tire machine go for?

03-04-2012, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Forgot to mention I also split the tire machine cost with a buddy I race with. So if your looking for a faster return on your investment and don't mind sharing. Thats another option

03-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	The new 991 is a beautiful car... I had the chance to ride in a friend's 2012 GTR Black Edition for the first time this weekend and I think my heart stopped... Also, you may want to see what the new SRT Viper has to offer when it's announced next month. The new CLS or M5... really, there are a lot of choices under $100k. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

03-05-2012, 10:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	All of the cars mentioned so far are on the table... ideally, I want room for three passengers, but this will be my car and we can fit the three of us in the other two vehicles... so a two-spot is not out of the question current list 1. 911 991 S 2. R8 3. 2013 Cayman... or new Boxster 4. GTR... Love this car! don't like the cheap-ish interior though 5. Z06... need to grow a mullett - still a great car If we ever get an M5 or Merc, it'd be as a replacement for the wife's ISF I need speed! I need to review the terms of the program, but I may be able to pull off something more fun. Has to come with license plates, but... Ariel Atom ? Wish the new NSX was in my price range! Will keep my eye on Viper announcements __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-05-2012, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I feel like the 911 and Cayman, while awesome cars, are so much closer to the Z categorically, it doesn't add much stylistic depth to your stable . R8 I think with most option sets would tip over the $100K mark, in many cases by a good chunk. GTR would be be my personal choice from the set, if I were in the same boat. You could use some leftover budget to have someone fix up the interior to be snazzier __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

03-05-2012, 11:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	What about a BMW 1 M or M 1 whatever it is. :V It is a truly drool worthy car.

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