GTM Performance Engineering VQ45VHR-Our Journey to The 1000 HP and Beyond

bullitt5897 · 04-17-2011, 06:23 PM

Trust me there will be plenty of time for me to enjoy the Z. Plus I will be buying another

Z. One with all UAM parts on it and Forced induction. I don't expect my car to sell quickly not for the price tag I will be putting on it. Plus it will be at several shows including Sema!

KaienZ34 · 04-17-2011, 09:18 PM

Mike you putting on those super hot UAM fenders?

RCZ · 04-17-2011, 10:36 PM

I can understand building a car for the sake of creating something. Seeing it come to life and working on it is better than actually driving a car sometimes. Essentially taking something you love and turning it into reality. I feel ya and I think 90% of the folks in here do so as well so good luck with it.

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 09:29 AM

Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate it. RCZ hit it on the head! This was more of can it be done as well as getting the name out and building a dream car. I will have to say when the car is completely finished there will be around $200k+ put into this project...

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate it. RCZ hit it on the head! This was more of can it be done as well as getting the name out and building a dream car. I will have to say when the car is completely finished there will be around $200k+ put into this project...

So around what price range will you be selling it for?

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 09:33 AM

probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build)

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build)

Damn that's some craziness. Good luck with the eventual sale!

Be sure to set the 1/4 mile record for the 370Z first

Reality · 04-18-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build)

Not sure if its because you are new to the tuning scene.. but you never recoup on mods... and you will never see that $ for a nissan..
-No way your z has $200k in it.... If it does, Sam made a killing....

RCZ · 04-18-2011, 09:46 AM

FWIW, this is the second $100k+ 370Z that has gone through the boards and last I heard that one was struggling to sell for 50k. Granted its a race car, but there's a very small market for cars like these. I think the best thing to do is try and get money back through product promotions, shows and other stuff.

phelan · 04-18-2011, 10:23 AM

what was the first one? i don't remember another 100k+ Z being built.

theDreamer · 04-18-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

what was the first one? i don't remember another 100k+ Z being built.

The one Forged Performance did, the Nismo Greddy TT build, gutted, etc.

phelan · 04-18-2011, 10:28 AM

oh. but that one was like...out and out track.

this one is...uhm...out...

er...

like RCZ said - going to be a VERY tough market at that price. doesn't matter how many times you chant 'someone is getting a good deal', nobody will buy a car for 120k+ unless it was a supercar, much less a nissan.

still - good luck? it will be nice to see the completed build soon.

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 01:10 PM

Reality,

I know I wont be able to recoup on all the money spent on this project. I am also not the only one invested into this project... Sam has invested into it, Zele has invested into it, I have, SPC, VIBE Audio, Cobra Racing, Ride Tech, PLX Fabrication, Strasse Forged, UA Motorsports, Falken Tire and Etc...

My wheels cost around $7k, Zele Bodykit is about $5k, (New-custom) Ride Tech Air Ride $7k and Etc... this stuff adds up REALLY QUICK!

You also have to account for labor to have this work done... Many people look at the part list and say well that doesnt = $200k of course not... Like I said NO ONE will be able to touch this build for less than $200k!!! Think about how many hours and shops along with Custom work that has been done to the car so far and has yet to be finished... I have a full account of everything accept for the final account of GTM parts and the list is really LONG and EXPENSIVE!!!!

phelan · 04-18-2011, 01:22 PM

^ ...what's your point?

hurry up and show the completed car already! lol

fuct · 04-18-2011, 01:23 PM

and here i am trying to save for an exhaust or coilovers..... :\ sigh

04-17-2011, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Trust me there will be plenty of time for me to enjoy the Z. Plus I will be buying another Z. One with all UAM parts on it and Forced induction. I don't expect my car to sell quickly not for the price tag I will be putting on it. Plus it will be at several shows including Sema! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-17-2011, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Mike you putting on those super hot UAM fenders? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html Last edited by KaienZ34; 04-17-2011 at 11:26 PM.

04-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate it. RCZ hit it on the head! This was more of can it be done as well as getting the name out and building a dream car. I will have to say when the car is completely finished there will be around $200k+ put into this project... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-18-2011, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build) __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	what was the first one? i don't remember another 100k+ Z being built. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-17-2011, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I can understand building a car for the sake of creating something. Seeing it come to life and working on it is better than actually driving a car sometimes. Essentially taking something you love and turning it into reality. I feel ya and I think 90% of the folks in here do so as well so good luck with it.

04-18-2011, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	FWIW, this is the second $100k+ 370Z that has gone through the boards and last I heard that one was struggling to sell for 50k. Granted its a race car, but there's a very small market for cars like these. I think the best thing to do is try and get money back through product promotions, shows and other stuff.

04-18-2011, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	oh. but that one was like...out and out track. this one is...uhm...out... er... like RCZ said - going to be a VERY tough market at that price. doesn't matter how many times you chant 'someone is getting a good deal', nobody will buy a car for 120k+ unless it was a supercar, much less a nissan. still - good luck? it will be nice to see the completed build soon. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-18-2011, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Reality, I know I wont be able to recoup on all the money spent on this project. I am also not the only one invested into this project... Sam has invested into it, Zele has invested into it, I have, SPC, VIBE Audio, Cobra Racing, Ride Tech, PLX Fabrication, Strasse Forged, UA Motorsports, Falken Tire and Etc... My wheels cost around $7k, Zele Bodykit is about $5k, (New-custom) Ride Tech Air Ride $7k and Etc... this stuff adds up REALLY QUICK! You also have to account for labor to have this work done... Many people look at the part list and say well that doesnt = $200k of course not... Like I said NO ONE will be able to touch this build for less than $200k!!! Think about how many hours and shops along with Custom work that has been done to the car so far and has yet to be finished... I have a full account of everything accept for the final account of GTM parts and the list is really LONG and EXPENSIVE!!!! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-18-2011, 01:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	^ ...what's your point? hurry up and show the completed car already! lol __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-18-2011, 01:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	and here i am trying to save for an exhaust or coilovers..... :\ sigh

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