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| Type 47 |
 Dec 30 2012, 09:21 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 788 Joined: 1-June 10 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 11,790 Region Association: None 
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I had everything setup with a local guy that was well known...he wanted the car by May (yeah last May) completely apart; that came and he wasn't ready. So then it was get it media blasted by mid-June then he still wasn't ready...October came and went and he wasn't ready...he was fired I was stuck finding someone else.
I Found someone much better, expert on gen I Camaro's (I have a 69) but never did a 914. Anyway, he is going to do the car for a fixed price (car currently completely apart on a rotisserie) body work, straight, show quality paint job. HERE IS THE ISSUE: I asked how much extra to do fender flares...response nothing, included. 2ND ISSUE: flares cost $1k, 5 lug conversion $850, tires wheels $3000...and do I put the 102 hp 2.0 back in it or the rebuilt LS1 I have sitting in the corner of the garage. The LS conversion would cost $15k and I already have the LS1! There is something to be said for just doing the 5 bolt conversion and putting a set of 5 bolt Fuchs on. QUESTION...no flares, end up with 2.0 car with $18k invested...(invested, that's funny)...spent or $33k spent on the flared LS1? Something tells me that I always wanted to be able to blow away 930's with my 914 but something else tells me I shouldn't blow away my bank account. |
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| Cracker |
Jan 4 2013, 09:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Let me help you save money and time. When you realize this is the best choice and feel compelled...send me a check for $250. It will be the best $250 you spend in what it saves you.
I have built a comprehensive Renegade conversion (525hp LS2, 930 trans, 930 brakes, etc., etc.) and while their system was great I wouldn't do it again (w/ a 914). The car was awesome but I can't get 500 hours of my life back...I went a little over the top. You simply selected every option from Renegade of which at least half are not necessary. You will blow up the 901 trans (trust me on this) and then, and then, and then - you get my point? Stop the bleeding NOW...if you are concerned about blowing the bank account, you can't afford to do it. This is absolutely sicking but I spent a little over 60k - builds can take on a life of their own. PM me for my address...it will be the best $250 you spend (I think I'm repeating myself). PS: I blew away 930's, 911 turbo's, Z06's - it wasn't worth it. Tony/Cracker |
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Type 47 Facing a lot of choices...what would you do? Dec 30 2012, 09:21 PM
damesandhotrods The first question is have you ever driven a nicel... Dec 30 2012, 09:31 PM
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The first question is have you ever driven a nice... Dec 30 2012, 10:56 PM mittelmotor How about a narrow-body LS1 car? Sleepers are fun... Dec 30 2012, 10:01 PM Type 47
How about a narrow-body LS1 car? Sleepers are fun... Dec 30 2012, 11:03 PM mittelmotor If you like the flared look and they're free, ... Dec 30 2012, 11:26 PM Type 47
If you like the flared look and they're free,... Jan 4 2013, 05:44 PM speed metal army Do the LS. Its not 15 k! Not even close!Mi... Dec 30 2012, 11:36 PM Type 47
Do the LS. Its not 15 k! Not even close!M... Jan 4 2013, 05:48 PM mittelmotor
Do the LS. Its not 15 k! Not even close... Jan 4 2013, 07:17 PM Type 47 opps, too click happy Jan 4 2013, 05:49 PM ottox914 I like the narrow body "sleeper" style- ... Jan 4 2013, 09:17 PM Type 47
Let me help you save money and time. When you rea... Jan 4 2013, 11:53 PM Cracker Good. Now print this thread and stick it in your w... Jan 5 2013, 08:25 AM Type 47 .
Good. Now print this thread and stick it in you... Jan 5 2013, 09:42 AM kg6dxn I think your price list is for premium equipment. ... Jan 5 2013, 10:04 AM Type 47
I think your price list is for premium equipment.... Jan 5 2013, 12:58 PM mittelmotor I agree with Tony on some points. I think that a 5... Jan 5 2013, 02:29 PM Cracker Just for clarity sake...my trans blew 4th gear wit... Jan 5 2013, 03:03 PM Type 47
Just for clarity sake...my trans blew 4th gear wi... Jan 5 2013, 04:45 PM Cracker Thank you I enjoyed the build (I just woundn... Jan 5 2013, 05:41 PM |
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