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

Reality · 04-18-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

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....

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

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

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...

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

phelan · 04-18-2011, 01:58 PM

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

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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?!

04-18-2011, 01:10 PM	#1352 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	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	#1353 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	^ ...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, 01:24 PM	#1355 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 15	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	#1358 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	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	#1363 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	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, 01:23 PM	#1354 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	and here i am trying to save for an exhaust or coilovers..... :\ sigh

04-18-2011, 01:55 PM	#1356 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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	#1360 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	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	#1361 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	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, 04:09 PM	#1364 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	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	#1365 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	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

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