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

Nitrouz · 04-18-2011, 01:24 PM

I had $200k in my 350z as well. Plus in pretty much any performance mag you can name, and some internet ones like the cover of jtuned, and speedhunters, etc. This was also after the car has been proven reliable as I beat the crap out of it almost everyday on the street, and daily drive to work, grocery shopping, etc. (I'm spending that much on a CAR so it better be used as a CAR.)

At the peak of its fame, I sold it for $60k. Just to put it into perspective. Yes I sold it quickly, and to one of my best friends so I didn't care much about the pricing, but I don't think it would have fetched much more than that going into the brand new GTR pricing territory. You'd be surprised how much a "warranty" is worth to people, despite how detailed and well you had built your car. My buddy is still daily driving the car to this day, 2.5 years of ownership later, and still swings the tail out in 4th gear on command on a dry hot summer day.

Good luck either way though. No doubt this is a top quality build as well.

NewYorkJon34 · 04-18-2011, 01:55 PM

I couldn't imagine spending 200k on a Z. Even though it's tits & it's really fast, I rather buy a supercar, Zr1, GTR, Audi R8, etc...

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I couldn't imagine spending 200k on a Z. Even though it's tits & it's really fast, I rather buy a supercar, Zr1, GTR, Audi R8, etc...

Or a house. That's just a personal preference, its pretty cool to see someone else do it though

Vinny · 04-19-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I couldn't imagine spending 200k on a Z. Even though it's tits & it's really fast, I rather buy a supercar, Zr1, GTR, Audi R8, etc...

Not me! If i Had 140k to spend on 1 car it would be this one. Good luck with the sale and I hope this beast finds a good home!

phelan · 04-18-2011, 01:58 PM

200k won't buy you a house in california anymore

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

200k won't buy you a house in california anymore

Yeah but it would cover at least a chunk of its cost

NewYorkJon34 · 04-18-2011, 02:02 PM

You could get a decent house for 200k here in florida and have money to spare for a Z

Jamaica · 04-18-2011, 02:15 PM

i dont even know what to say...car is amazing. If you guys had the chance to see it and drive in it...then you will understand. Nothing like this will ever be done again on a 370z or even come close.

NewYorkJon34 · 04-18-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

i dont even know what to say...car is amazing. If you guys had the chance to see it and drive in it...then you will understand. Nothing like this will ever be done again on a 370z or even come close.

With a 1000hp I don't think anyone will disagree with you

So since you've rode in it, does that mean it's nearing completion?

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 03:23 PM

Guys I am looking to sell this to a collector not your everyday Joe and not to one of my friends. This car has alot of exclusivity especially when it comes to parts. If it doesn't look like I am going to get what I want for it you will see a lot of parts go up for sale. And I will keep the z or sell it for $60k or so without all the bells and whistles... Simple as that. Am I wanting to move the car yeah but I'm not going to sacrifice my investment into the car. Even at $120k I am losing money... It's part of the game. I have been around the scene long enough to know how much it can fetch and honestly a $60k offer would be insulting. There is a $20k+ motor in the car right now... And the most expensive datalogging f-con system with 6 EGT sensors!!! Some people say that they would rather buy a supercar for the price but how many supercars do you know of that would be able to rival the performance at this price? The answer is none... A gtr in this price range would get you 600hp you would be looking $50k onto of the gtr to reach these levels...

JB1 · 04-18-2011, 04:09 PM

Mike, you've got to post a Video and Dyno sheets before I make an offer

XwChriswX · 04-18-2011, 04:46 PM

So wait... is the car being sold, as is? Or will it be Completed... then sold?

Did you ever get to Track/Strip/Dyno it, or is there a plan to do so before the sale?

Or will it be finished off, then sold? Just trying to see where it stands in relation to the thread title... what were you able to achieve?

Whyyyyyyy Mike?!

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 04:51 PM

The car wont be up for sale until it gets here and I decide to sell it lol

XwChriswX · 04-18-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

The car wont be up for sale until it gets here and I decide to sell it lol

Well I'm telling you right now you can't sell it without at least 1 dyno run/vid!

I wanna see you hit your mark!

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Jamaica · 04-18-2011, 05:19 PM

Haha

04-18-2011, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 16	I had $200k in my 350z as well. Plus in pretty much any performance mag you can name, and some internet ones like the cover of jtuned, and speedhunters, etc. This was also after the car has been proven reliable as I beat the crap out of it almost everyday on the street, and daily drive to work, grocery shopping, etc. (I'm spending that much on a CAR so it better be used as a CAR.) At the peak of its fame, I sold it for $60k. Just to put it into perspective. Yes I sold it quickly, and to one of my best friends so I didn't care much about the pricing, but I don't think it would have fetched much more than that going into the brand new GTR pricing territory. You'd be surprised how much a "warranty" is worth to people, despite how detailed and well you had built your car. My buddy is still daily driving the car to this day, 2.5 years of ownership later, and still swings the tail out in 4th gear on command on a dry hot summer day. Good luck either way though. No doubt this is a top quality build as well. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

04-18-2011, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	200k won't buy you a house in california anymore __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-18-2011, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Guys I am looking to sell this to a collector not your everyday Joe and not to one of my friends. This car has alot of exclusivity especially when it comes to parts. If it doesn't look like I am going to get what I want for it you will see a lot of parts go up for sale. And I will keep the z or sell it for $60k or so without all the bells and whistles... Simple as that. Am I wanting to move the car yeah but I'm not going to sacrifice my investment into the car. Even at $120k I am losing money... It's part of the game. I have been around the scene long enough to know how much it can fetch and honestly a $60k offer would be insulting. There is a $20k+ motor in the car right now... And the most expensive datalogging f-con system with 6 EGT sensors!!! Some people say that they would rather buy a supercar for the price but how many supercars do you know of that would be able to rival the performance at this price? The answer is none... A gtr in this price range would get you 600hp you would be looking $50k onto of the gtr to reach these levels... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-18-2011, 04:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 18	Mike, you've got to post a Video and Dyno sheets before I make an offer __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

04-18-2011, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	So wait... is the car being sold, as is? Or will it be Completed... then sold? Did you ever get to Track/Strip/Dyno it, or is there a plan to do so before the sale? Or will it be finished off, then sold? Just trying to see where it stands in relation to the thread title... what were you able to achieve? Whyyyyyyy Mike?! __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

04-18-2011, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	I couldn't imagine spending 200k on a Z. Even though it's tits & it's really fast, I rather buy a supercar, Zr1, GTR, Audi R8, etc...

04-18-2011, 02:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	You could get a decent house for 200k here in florida and have money to spare for a Z

04-18-2011, 02:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	i dont even know what to say...car is amazing. If you guys had the chance to see it and drive in it...then you will understand. Nothing like this will ever be done again on a 370z or even come close.

04-18-2011, 04:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	The car wont be up for sale until it gets here and I decide to sell it lol __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-18-2011, 05:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	Haha

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