Zerafians slow build threadRound 3

gbrettin · 10-29-2021, 05:16 PM

If I didn't build my Z to the moon... I would be getting an R8 too. they are awesome.

Zerafian · 10-29-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

If I didn't build my Z to the moon... I would be getting an R8 too. they are awesome.

yeeeahhh, trust me, it was tough to not go all out. I was really considering a used audi S5, like 2019-2020, so that I had a nice second car. Then send the Z off to Z1 for a TT and then do a full reupholster on the interior. Knowing I was looking at an east $25-30k for all of that made me realize that I wanted something different. I wasn't getting the same feeling from the car, that I once was. A little sad but it will be interesting moving to a gen 2 R8 next year.

SeeThruHead · 02-16-2022, 10:05 PM

Did you consider swiss trax?

Zerafian · 02-16-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

Did you consider swiss trax?

yeah, kinda went through all my options but Im stuck on the showroom floor look. I would take that option over the flake flooring, Im just not a fan of that.

this is what Im looking at getting.

SeeThruHead · 02-16-2022, 10:15 PM

That's fancy. I wish I could afford a garage without moving to the middle of nowhere.

Zerafian · 02-16-2022, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

That's fancy. I wish I could afford a garage without moving to the middle of nowhere.

Im out in BFE TN

Thats the only way I can do it. Things are a bit cheaper out here. Though finding someone close is like pulling teeth. I gotta make calls to ATL!

Zerafian · 02-20-2022, 05:20 PM

Cleaned up the car a few days ago, after about 2-3 months of neglect. A few houses are still being built in my neighborhood so a lot of dirt and nasty clay gets thrown around. Its really bad when it rains too. The new TN license plates kinda prompted me to do this. I havent done anything to this car in quite a while and the change from grey/green plate to blue/white was so nice. Seems stupid but yeah, at least its clean now.

SeeThruHead · 02-20-2022, 06:10 PM

So much prettier than any R8

Zerafian · 04-18-2022, 10:04 PM

well, my R8 deal fell through. Spent a few months shopping around, most dealers wouldn't negotiate and I decided to just call it quits on that car. The more I kept looking, the more picky I got and the most the cars cost was going up and up. In the end, I was sitting here looking at 2018 with 7-10k miles costing me $190k after taxes and other fees.

In the end, I went with what I was originally looking to get into, when they first released in 2018, a Lexus LC500. After the R8 deal fell through, I felt like it was a sign. Aside from the monthly payment being 1/3rd of what they were going to be, it felt like the smarter move.

Ive had it for 2 weeks now and slapped an army trix exhaust on it already. Looking forward to doing as much as a I can. Though the community for this car is a bit different than the Z community and the "mod-ability" is far far less.

SeeThruHead · 04-30-2022, 01:53 PM

that's so sad.

Zerafian · 05-16-2024, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

that's so sad.

little update...a kid out in Miami bought it for $10k, paid around $5k and fixed it. He didnt know how to drive it that low and started fuking up the fenders over the 1-2 years he owned it. He ended up selling it. He would contact me and ask questions everyone once in a while. ALSO, he never replaced the Michelin PS4s I had on it from years ago. Probably drove it until cord showed through. Not sure why people forget to budget tires into maintenance. I think it didnt realize how expensive tires were for 20s.

It did find a new home though. Someone that took care of it as much as I could have hoped for...for the most part I suppose. The kid did *cough* put under glow on it and rewrapped it a teal though. He did his best...you could tell he loved the car while he had it.

Not sure where it is now though.

Waiz · 04-25-2024, 02:12 PM

Oh no! I'm preparing to sell my Z and this is my fear too

Zerafian · 05-16-2024, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiz

Oh no! I'm preparing to sell my Z and this is my fear too

A tell tail sign is the person thats interested is A,in their early 20s (not all, but definitely not a good sign they are mature enough to care for a car like yours), and B, thinks he can go fast in a Z and thats the first thing they want to try.

You've held on to your 350z for so long man. I wouldnt be concerned about turning down people until you get a good "vibe" from them. Its kinda heart breaking to see the disrespect even though its not your car anymore.

Smokey Nagata · 05-17-2024, 08:43 AM

Do you still have any of your Z34's ? Sorry I'm new to your page/post

Zerafian · 05-22-2024, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokey Nagata

Do you still have any of your Z34's ? Sorry I'm new to your page/post

dont be sorry! Not anymore. Its been about 4 years since Ive owned a Z at this point. Until I get a home with 3+ garage spots, I can only have my daily driver. Moved to some other types of cars, trying to experience somethign different after 15 years of nothing but Nissans.

02-16-2022, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	Did you consider swiss trax? __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

02-16-2022, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	That's fancy. I wish I could afford a garage without moving to the middle of nowhere. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

02-20-2022, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,344 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30950	Cleaned up the car a few days ago, after about 2-3 months of neglect. A few houses are still being built in my neighborhood so a lot of dirt and nasty clay gets thrown around. Its really bad when it rains too. The new TN license plates kinda prompted me to do this. I havent done anything to this car in quite a while and the change from grey/green plate to blue/white was so nice. Seems stupid but yeah, at least its clean now. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t Last edited by Zerafian; 02-20-2022 at 05:23 PM.

02-20-2022, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	So much prettier than any R8 __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

04-18-2022, 10:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,344 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30950	well, my R8 deal fell through. Spent a few months shopping around, most dealers wouldn't negotiate and I decided to just call it quits on that car. The more I kept looking, the more picky I got and the most the cars cost was going up and up. In the end, I was sitting here looking at 2018 with 7-10k miles costing me $190k after taxes and other fees. In the end, I went with what I was originally looking to get into, when they first released in 2018, a Lexus LC500. After the R8 deal fell through, I felt like it was a sign. Aside from the monthly payment being 1/3rd of what they were going to be, it felt like the smarter move. Ive had it for 2 weeks now and slapped an army trix exhaust on it already. Looking forward to doing as much as a I can. Though the community for this car is a bit different than the Z community and the "mod-ability" is far far less. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

10-29-2021, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,301 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	If I didn't build my Z to the moon... I would be getting an R8 too. they are awesome.

04-30-2022, 01:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	that's so sad. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

04-25-2024, 02:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Oh no! I'm preparing to sell my Z and this is my fear too

05-17-2024, 08:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Smokey Nagata Base Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Japan Posts: 101 Drives: 2014 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 14768	Do you still have any of your Z34's ? Sorry I'm new to your page/post

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