The Sophia Project

octet · 05-11-2014, 04:31 AM

did you trade it with the TS kit on!?!?!?! I neeed, I WAAAAANT!

Hotrodz · 05-11-2014, 08:01 AM

Wow...I hope you did not lose your but on the deal. Anyway welcome to the Nismo family. Need to see some pictures.

SS_Firehawk · 05-11-2014, 08:03 AM

Things got to a point where I spent so much money and only had a pretty engine bay to show for it. I got tired of troubleshooting, needing a retune, shredding belts, getting 14mpg, and never matching the power I paid for. I loved the way she sounded and all the cooling work, but it just kept chipping away at me.

The dealer gave me $33k for the car, I ate about $15,000 total. With the Nismo, I'm going to stay stock for at least a year so I can refocus on more important things in life. This was the very last magma red Nismo in the country just sitting at my doorstep. The salesguys were there till 1am working every last penny. The only option the Nismo didn't have were the kick plates. I bought it for $42,000. In the near future, I save some money, but I still find myself second guessing. Wifey put me on probation with mods, and I can't argue her logic. Things just didn't pan out like I had hoped.

tturbo370z · 05-11-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Things got to a point where I spent so much money and only had a pretty engine bay to show for it. I got tired of troubleshooting, needing a retune, shredding belts, getting 14mpg, and never matching the power I paid for. I loved the way she sounded and all the cooling work, but it just kept chipping away at me.

The dealer gave me $33k for the car, I ate about $15,000 total. With the Nismo, I'm going to stay stock for at least a year so I can refocus on more important things in life. This was the very last magma red Nismo in the country just sitting at my doorstep. The salesguys were there till 1am working every last penny. The only option the Nismo didn't have were the kick plates. I bought it for $42,000. In the near future, I save some money, but I still find myself second guessing. Wifey put me on probation with mods, and I can't argue her logic. Things just didn't pan out like I had hoped.

I feel your pain bro. I got but loads of money in mine and still working out problems. I just kept getting deeper trying to see out my project. I couldn't cut the ties. Cool u did, but I know how u must feel. I knew I should have went with u last night lol when u text me at 9:30 and said u were looking at it, I was relieved they were closed. Closed with u inside making a deal

In a year or so you can go turbo with me and start all the problems over again

oh wait nvm are cars are not going back to that " other shop"

When your ready, we road trip to specialty and have seb work u up good. Send me pics bro

congrats

Nixlimited · 05-11-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Things got to a point where I spent so much money and only had a pretty engine bay to show for it. I got tired of troubleshooting, needing a retune, shredding belts, getting 14mpg, and never matching the power I paid for. I loved the way she sounded and all the cooling work, but it just kept chipping away at me.

The dealer gave me $33k for the car, I ate about $15,000 total. With the Nismo, I'm going to stay stock for at least a year so I can refocus on more important things in life. This was the very last magma red Nismo in the country just sitting at my doorstep. The salesguys were there till 1am working every last penny. The only option the Nismo didn't have were the kick plates. I bought it for $42,000. In the near future, I save some money, but I still find myself second guessing. Wifey put me on probation with mods, and I can't argue her logic. Things just didn't pan out like I had hoped.

Congrats! Glad GTM didn't run you out of the car game totally.

SgtGoldy · 05-11-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Things got to a point where I spent so much money and only had a pretty engine bay to show for it. I got tired of troubleshooting, needing a retune, shredding belts, getting 14mpg, and never matching the power I paid for. I loved the way she sounded and all the cooling work, but it just kept chipping away at me.

The dealer gave me $33k for the car, I ate about $15,000 total. With the Nismo, I'm going to stay stock for at least a year so I can refocus on more important things in life. This was the very last magma red Nismo in the country just sitting at my doorstep. The salesguys were there till 1am working every last penny. The only option the Nismo didn't have were the kick plates. I bought it for $42,000. In the near future, I save some money, but I still find myself second guessing. Wifey put me on probation with mods, and I can't argue her logic. Things just didn't pan out like I had hoped.

Dude....

I don't blame you at all. Not in the slightest. I don't blame your wife either lol. My wife would have cut my hand off so I couldnt reach for my wallet after that.

Gotta post pics of the Nismo though! (Could've gone 335i and had a TT platform, or been baller and grabbed a M4 that is now coming stock TT

)

GTM took a quality hit imo. Should've had everything ironed out before throwing it into a customers car.

SS_Firehawk · 05-11-2014, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the support guys, I was so stressed out, even when waking up this morning. Reading the responses and talking with tturboz, my brother and catching a girl in her bf's ride recording my bone stock Nismo helps ease my mind.

Now... To find out how I'm going to sell my stock parts. Btw, do u guys think I should install my RRP or sell? I'm reminded again that the stock exhaust sound is sh!t.

Edit: My old car is at Pinnacle Nissan right now.I'm dropping off my spare CAT and uprev cable as well as all my documentation I have on the car. For anyone wanting to buy it, Ask for

Hotrodz · 05-11-2014, 09:02 AM

I hear you loud and clear. Sometimes peace of mind is way more important than dollars and cents. Enjoy your new ride and don't look back!!! I look forward hooking up with you and the Phx gang some time this summer.

DEpointfive0 · 05-11-2014, 11:18 AM

Wow... Can't believe you sold it... Then again, I don't think you ever drove it, it sat in a shop getting fixed most of the time...

DEpointfive0 · 05-11-2014, 11:19 AM

Can't wait to see what the dealer has to go through when they need parts from GTM

gabe3d · 05-11-2014, 01:55 PM

Sorry to hear about your troubles but I am glad you cut your losses early. Enjoy your new ride!

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SgtGoldy · 05-11-2014, 03:11 PM

Hang in there man. Yes, the stock exhaust is horrible. The G37 exhaust even sounded better than stock 370z. I'd go FI exhaust since we all know your nismo will be fitted with their TT down the road.

Dont deny it. Admitting it and coming to terms is the first step to your recovery.

SS_Firehawk · 05-11-2014, 03:38 PM

This is my brothers new Nismo he bought on Friday.

This is my new Nismo I bought Saturday night

And last but not least, the last pics I took of Sophia on the 2nd of May after wiping her down.

YzGyz · 05-11-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

This is my brothers new Nismo he bought on Friday.

This is my new Nismo I bought Saturday night

And last but not least, the last pics I took of Sophia on the 2nd of May after wiping her down.

Umm... I don't know about anyone else but This looks like an UPGRADE to me! lol

You and your brother are going to be like the Kakashi brothers in Initial D (Initial D is an awesome anime. They made that movie Tokyo Drift after it. I rec. every car enthusiast to watch it.)

Congrats!

SS_Firehawk · 05-11-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

Umm... I don't know about anyone else but This looks like an UPGRADE to me! lol

You and your brother are going to be like the Kakashi brothers in Initial D (Initial D is an awesome anime. They made that movie Tokyo Drift after it. I rec. every car enthusiast to watch it.)

Congrats!

Lol, everything under the hood was a downgrade. A few more pics. FYI, that Meguires crap blows chunks. Worst polish ever. Doesn't like coming off and oily

05-11-2014, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Wow...I hope you did not lose your but on the deal. Anyway welcome to the Nismo family. Need to see some pictures. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

05-11-2014, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Things got to a point where I spent so much money and only had a pretty engine bay to show for it. I got tired of troubleshooting, needing a retune, shredding belts, getting 14mpg, and never matching the power I paid for. I loved the way she sounded and all the cooling work, but it just kept chipping away at me. The dealer gave me $33k for the car, I ate about $15,000 total. With the Nismo, I'm going to stay stock for at least a year so I can refocus on more important things in life. This was the very last magma red Nismo in the country just sitting at my doorstep. The salesguys were there till 1am working every last penny. The only option the Nismo didn't have were the kick plates. I bought it for $42,000. In the near future, I save some money, but I still find myself second guessing. Wifey put me on probation with mods, and I can't argue her logic. Things just didn't pan out like I had hoped. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

05-11-2014, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Thanks for the support guys, I was so stressed out, even when waking up this morning. Reading the responses and talking with tturboz, my brother and catching a girl in her bf's ride recording my bone stock Nismo helps ease my mind. Now... To find out how I'm going to sell my stock parts. Btw, do u guys think I should install my RRP or sell? I'm reminded again that the stock exhaust sound is sh!t. Edit: My old car is at Pinnacle Nissan right now.I'm dropping off my spare CAT and uprev cable as well as all my documentation I have on the car. For anyone wanting to buy it, Ask for __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 05-11-2014 at 03:52 PM.

05-11-2014, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I hear you loud and clear. Sometimes peace of mind is way more important than dollars and cents. Enjoy your new ride and don't look back!!! I look forward hooking up with you and the Phx gang some time this summer. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

05-11-2014, 11:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Wow... Can't believe you sold it... Then again, I don't think you ever drove it, it sat in a shop getting fixed most of the time... __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

05-11-2014, 04:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
octet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 305 Drives: 2017 Nismo 370z 6MT Rep Power: 3367	did you trade it with the TS kit on!?!?!?! I neeed, I WAAAAANT!

05-11-2014, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Can't wait to see what the dealer has to go through when they need parts from GTM __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

05-11-2014, 01:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
gabe3d Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 51 Drives: Old school G Rep Power: 14	Sorry to hear about your troubles but I am glad you cut your losses early. Enjoy your new ride! Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk

05-11-2014, 03:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 651	Hang in there man. Yes, the stock exhaust is horrible. The G37 exhaust even sounded better than stock 370z. I'd go FI exhaust since we all know your nismo will be fitted with their TT down the road. Dont deny it. Admitting it and coming to terms is the first step to your recovery. __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

05-11-2014, 03:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	This is my brothers new Nismo he bought on Friday. This is my new Nismo I bought Saturday night And last but not least, the last pics I took of Sophia on the 2nd of May after wiping her down. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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