Someone talk sense into me.
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Someone talk sense into me.
OK, I've got a huge hard-on for the Ultima GTR, I want to build one badly!!! This would mean selling the Miata as the Ultima isn't cheap, figure 65K in parts total. Someone tell me I'm out of my mind, please!
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What did you do this weekend?
irresponsible car guy: battled xyz on the racetrack for a few hours, got crunk
investment guy: i watched my assets grow by .7%
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Most of the constituent parts you would use to build this car can probably be found cheaper now than when you get back around to the idea in 5yrs.
That means you can invest the money you saved going fast now, not to mention your better state of mental and emotional health from the gratification of building something FAST in your own garage, and enjoying it.
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I'd also like to do an Ultima one day, once I have a suitable place to build one. Been one of my many dreams for years. Might take me years to complete, and most of my extra income, but having something like a build LS1 powered GTR would be the bomb!
I say do it!!!
I say do it!!!
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You know, I haven't ridden in one yet. Not too many around. resale? I did some searches but their aren't many for sale either, at least on this side of the pond. I like the Noble but it doesn't scream "**** my gas tank filler" like the GTR does to me.
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265 @18 with a blown head gasket/shitty refurb'ed 94 head. I'm just about finished with the latest "upgrade session" which includes a FM built MSM head, ATI damper, setrab oil cooler, etc. and some other bits that should bring that number up nicely. It's the journey for me though, once I'm finished I'll get bored and want to start a new project.