Facing a lot of choices...what would you do?, fianlly ready to reengage Options

[Type 47]

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.

[Cracker]

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

[Type 47]

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

Tony,

I think I just had a come to Jesus moment.

[Cracker]

Good. Now print this thread and stick it in your wallet (right behind your credit cards (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) ) and every time you think of spending $$$ - read it!

Having said all this...I decided I needed a "less fuss" track day vehicle that can be street driven and still blow most cars away on track days. I have built a "track oriented" C5 FRC that is super reliable, runs cool (210 h2o for 20 minute sessions), trans/diff coolers, big brakes, accusump, 480 rwhp (for real!), etc. This was a better vehicle for my intended all around use.

I believe I see a "vette" in your profile picture. Decide what you want to do - just don't make a major mistake doing it and keep your eyes wide open!

Tony/Cracker

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Tony,

I think I just had a come to Jesus moment.
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