Not a 370z, but... VQ35HR ST (VSR) Begins

jwick · 05-12-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Man, that sucks that you had such appropriate expectations going in with eyes open and still managed to have a bad experience

Kudos to you for having the right attitude now, and good luck finishing up the build

Maybe some

These experiences are exactly why I like doing all the work myself. That way I know exactly what was done and DIYing also give you a leg up when troubleshooting.

mad_jelly · 05-12-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

These experiences are exactly why I like doing all the work myself. That way I know exactly what was done and DIYing also give you a leg up when troubleshooting.

So when I bought my house last year, I tried to find a place with a larger garage to take on a project like this. I even bought quick jack to help.

Boy was I wrong about taking on a project myself. I bought the house, had my second kid, and took on a new role at work. Now I barely have time to eat and take a piss.

Once the kids are old enough to turn a wrench, i'll have them help with another project. Maybe a miata or something that they can enjoy as a learner vehicle.

Down the road, when the Z eventually blows up (hope not, but **** happens). I'll buy something already boosted (STi, M3) and enjoy that until my days frees up.

KratikosG37 · 05-12-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_jelly

So when I bought my house last year, I tried to find a place with a larger garage to take on a project like this. I even bought quick jack to help.

Boy was I wrong about taking on a project myself. I bought the house, had my second kid, and took on a new role at work. Now I barely have time to eat and take a piss.

Once the kids are old enough to turn a wrench, i'll have them help with another project. Maybe a miata or something that they can enjoy as a learner vehicle.

Down the road, when the Z eventually blows up (hope not, but **** happens). I'll buy something already boosted (STi, M3) and enjoy that until my days frees up.

Purchasing a boosted Z will always be the best route depending on who did the work, and how it was taken care of.

EX: If I ever decide to sell, who ever is the lucky bastered to purchase my whip will have EVERY dime spend on it in a neat binder. Dates, amount, and contacts on who did the work.

jwick · 05-12-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KratikosG37

Purchasing a boosted Z will always be the best route depending on who did the work, and how it was taken care of.

EX: If I ever decide to sell, who ever is the lucky bastered to purchase my whip will have EVERY dime spend on it in a neat binder. Dates, amount, and contacts on who did the work.

You're an engineer, aren't you

KratikosG37 · 05-12-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

You're an engineer, aren't you

Guess you can put it that way.

jwick · 05-12-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_jelly

So when I bought my house last year, I tried to find a place with a larger garage to take on a project like this. I even bought quick jack to help.

Boy was I wrong about taking on a project myself. I bought the house, had my second kid, and took on a new role at work. Now I barely have time to eat and take a piss.

Once the kids are old enough to turn a wrench, i'll have them help with another project. Maybe a miata or something that they can enjoy as a learner vehicle.

Down the road, when the Z eventually blows up (hope not, but **** happens). I'll buy something already boosted (STi, M3) and enjoy that until my days frees up.

Best laid plans...

EVOHUNTER · 05-27-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

These experiences are exactly why I like doing all the work myself. That way I know exactly what was done and DIYing also give you a leg up when troubleshooting.

You couldn't have said it any better, I do all my own stuff. You want things done properly or to your likings, do it yourself. I know a lot of people don't have the resources, tools or just aren't mechanically inclined. But it really helps when trouble shooting.

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