Reflections on GTM over the years

VSS370z · 07-01-2014, 08:41 AM

More to join the group if i may

falconfixer · 07-01-2014, 08:56 AM

I'm in

njobe89 · 07-01-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Don't forget, anything that involves GTM complaining has to include one of these

Now we're GOOD!

don't know how i forgot that, glad you're paying attention

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Originally Posted by VSS370z

More to join the group if i may

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

I'm in

we got more popcorn than GTM does turbos -_-

gbrettin · 07-01-2014, 09:38 AM

You guys throwing around 25k - 40k on performance parts are big pimping. I'd just LS swap mine and call it a day for half price.

I'm sure I would get tormented for having a half breed and would feel bad... until I punched it.

MMC Racing · 07-01-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill

You're correct. I never should have used the term investment, because I know it is not one.

Finally we agree on something MMC!

If someone wants to get philosophical about it, a car required to get to work could be considered an investement as the end result is a paycheck (as an investment is always in the pursuit of profit). The government recognizes this for businesses by allowing depreciation and mileage allowances.

A pleasure car is another story.

Infidel · 07-01-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MMC Racing

If someone wants to get philosophical about it, a car required to get to work could be considered an investement as the end result is a paycheck (as an investment is always in the pursuit of profit). The government recognizes this for businesses by allowing depreciation and mileage allowances.

A pleasure car is another story.

If the government stayed the F*CK out of people's business they'd have a lot more money for things like TT's and such.

Ill · 07-01-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Who are you and who is doing your tuning? I am part of the biggest Z and G club in the area and the only one with a GTM kit on 370z is my friend steven. It is hard to believe that you are local and haven't crossed paths with the group or been to any shows or anything? Would have heard about your build.

I am not local, I SHIPPED my car to GTM. He is going to SHIP it back when they are done. I am located in Bellevue, Nebraska. About 5 miles outside of Offutt Air Force Base, if you want to get technical.

1slow370 · 07-01-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

You guys throwing around 25k - 40k on performance parts are big pimping. I'd just LS swap mine and call it a day for half price.

I'm sure I would get tormented for having a half breed and would feel bad... until I punched it.

LS swapping is actually really expensive, you need to buy a jazzed up one to make it worth it, and the swap kits themselves are usually 3-5k and install is gonna murder your pocketbook. it ends up costing 10-30k all said and done to get the gauges and power-steering, and wiring, and exhaust, and drive shaft, and mounts, engine and transmission + work to bring them up to the performance level, bigger clutch and 5-10k in labor. If you DIY it yeah can save a lot of money but it ends up coming down to not that many people can actually DIY that.

JARblue · 07-01-2014, 11:31 AM

Not to mention the $40K number came from Ill including the amount he paid for his Z ($22K) since GTM is in possession of the entire vehicle. I wouldn't expect a typical FI kit installed on a 370Z to push much past $20K.

KratikosG37 · 07-01-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

LS swapping is actually really expensive, you need to buy a jazzed up one to make it worth it, and the swap kits themselves are usually 3-5k and install is gonna murder your pocketbook. it ends up costing 10-30k all said and done to get the gauges and power-steering, and wiring, and exhaust, and drive shaft, and mounts, engine and transmission + work to bring them up to the performance level, bigger clutch and 5-10k in labor. If you DIY it yeah can save a lot of money but it ends up coming down to not that many people can actually DIY that.

That's what I was thinking. Pre owned TT kit is about 6k and another 1k if you want to revamp the turbos. 10 psi stock block is the better option then doing the swap, cutting, and worse of all re-sale of the car.

gbrettin · 07-01-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

LS swapping is actually really expensive, you need to buy a jazzed up one to make it worth it, and the swap kits themselves are usually 3-5k and install is gonna murder your pocketbook. it ends up costing 10-30k all said and done to get the gauges and power-steering, and wiring, and exhaust, and drive shaft, and mounts, engine and transmission + work to bring them up to the performance level, bigger clutch and 5-10k in labor. If you DIY it yeah can save a lot of money but it ends up coming down to not that many people can actually DIY that.

I've got connections to make it happen. However, I'm not sold on the idea yet.

gbrettin · 07-01-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Not to mention the $40K number came from Ill including the amount he paid for his Z ($22K) since GTM is in possession of the entire vehicle. I wouldn't expect a typical FI kit installed on a 370Z to push much past $20K.

Ok. That makes A LOT more sense. I was thinking that better do 9sec in the 1/4 for 40k.

njobe89 · 07-01-2014, 01:10 PM

sooooooo it seems 99% have had issues with them and 1% have had success with them. hmmmmm

Ill · 07-01-2014, 02:11 PM

I think it's majorty of people that have problems with their communication the time it takes to have parts delivered. Once they finally receive everything, is is as expected it should be quality wise. Few people, few that I know about anyways, have had quality controll issues, cracked manifolds and defective parts on delivery, but it gets sorted out majority of the time.

DIGItonium · 07-01-2014, 04:40 PM

Such mods are expensive. What do I regret from this? Getting an EBC and a proper tune from the get go. I want more power. Why? It's fun, and it doesn't involve wreckless driving either. It feels good and sounds so cool, so I don't regret any of it. In fact, it's pretty rare I mash the throttle in 1st and 2nd.

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falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I'm in __________________ Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

07-01-2014, 11:31 AM	#99 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Not to mention the $40K number came from Ill including the amount he paid for his Z ($22K) since GTM is in possession of the entire vehicle. I wouldn't expect a typical FI kit installed on a 370Z to push much past $20K. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 07-01-2014 at 11:33 AM.

07-01-2014, 01:10 PM	#103 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174283	sooooooo it seems 99% have had issues with them and 1% have had success with them. hmmmmm __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

07-01-2014, 02:11 PM	#104 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	I think it's majorty of people that have problems with their communication the time it takes to have parts delivered. Once they finally receive everything, is is as expected it should be quality wise. Few people, few that I know about anyways, have had quality controll issues, cracked manifolds and defective parts on delivery, but it gets sorted out majority of the time. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

07-01-2014, 04:40 PM	#105 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Such mods are expensive. What do I regret from this? Getting an EBC and a proper tune from the get go. I want more power. Why? It's fun, and it doesn't involve wreckless driving either. It feels good and sounds so cool, so I don't regret any of it. In fact, it's pretty rare I mash the throttle in 1st and 2nd. __________________

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VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13	More to join the group if i may

07-01-2014, 09:38 AM	#94 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	You guys throwing around 25k - 40k on performance parts are big pimping. I'd just LS swap mine and call it a day for half price. I'm sure I would get tormented for having a half breed and would feel bad... until I punched it.

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