[sean]

Well Ive been looking at the car since I started to tear her down for the new platform and Ive really just not been to motivated or enthused about working on it anymore. Ive had other priorties that have trumped this one the last few months and the more i look at the car the more i feel like just gettin rid of her. Without going into to details id rather just say I feel like another member that just posted his up F/S. Now the few ive made aware of this think im acting foolishly, crazy, and just pure not making any sense, but you know when you get that feeling like "im tired of spending money on this and need to do damage control" Thats how im feeling now that Im in for about another 4grand and more money to be spent. Thinking about parting the whole car out including the new tranny i got for it and the new motor when its completed. Ill be discussing this tonight with my better half BUT I thought I would see what yall thought. Ill probably make my decision within the next 24 to 48hrs on what im going to do with it.

If I do decide to get rid of it though than that WILL BE IT... I wont be replacing it another F-BODY of any sort nor will I be going STANG. Ill just be completely done with racing all together. Which doesnt sound like a bad idea...Money could be spent in much better places than a racetrack and fixing broken cars IMO.

[jaysan]

just weight out your options man see which decision has the most pros mayne

[geo]

I think you already decided.

Too bad you're not into Subarus because I could always use cheap Subaru parts.

[sean]

geo, on January 4 2010 6:09PM, said:

I think you already decided.

Too bad you're not into Subarus because I could always use cheap Subaru parts.

NOT YET just kicking around idea of one less headache. Wife will probably be the swayer on this one. It will be my decision to make but her opinion will carry alot of weight in the matter.

[Donohue96M6Z28]

I've been telling you this since you started that I just didn't think it was worth it. You've brought that car a long way from what it was, but I think you should have started with a car in better shape etc. Either way, if you want opinions. I would get rid of it. Just my 2cents though, hope everything works out man.

[02blkbird]

You know what I think....Get a miata......

[jaysan]

02blkbird, on January 4 2010 8:57PM, said:

You know what I think....Get a miata......

Andrew Buy a camaro

This post has been edited by jaysan: January 4 2010 9:06PM

[boobdawg]

LT1 platforms will wear you out like that for sure. Spend as much time/money fixing broken stuff as you do modding. Those running fast LT1s on this board will tell you it takes a solid commitment.

To tell you the truth I keep mulling over a similar decision on my vette since she's been down so long getting stuff built.

Perhaps you should get rid of this one and try your hand on a car that's in better initial condition before you give up on hotrodding all together. After putting 6 autos in my LT1 I went with lsx technology and really haven't had to take too many steps backwards. Always helps to have a daily driver along with a hobby car too.

[sean]

My decision has been made...Several have made valid points on both ends but Ive had some issues with scrapping the money together to finish the new motor and theyre would be more to be spent. I havent sacrificed family for this car BUT with what ive spent and would have to spend just doesnt seem worth to ME!!! If you have read this far and havent figured it out than I have decided to cut my losses and I will be posting a part out thread sometime this evening. I love the car and would like to keep it but got priorties right now that need the attention.

I almost feel better about my decision the more ive thought about it. BOOBDAWG I might do something else or i might not have decided on that yet but it almost seems better to get a roundy round car than another street stripper but only time will tell.

When and IF i decide to sell the new motor it will be completed ready to drop in except valvesprings will need to be upgraded.

This post has been edited by sean: January 5 2010 3:31PM

[Jason]

WTF... I had replied to this thread already. What the hell is going on with forum?

My original reply was saying that you should use the time and money on your family, you can get another one of these cars when your older and have the time and resources for it.

This post has been edited by Jason: January 5 2010 4:21PM

[sean]

yeah i didnt see ur post jason but my thoughts exactly... Now by the time things start looking better I might not want to do anymore but as ive said before only time will tell.

This post has been edited by sean: January 5 2010 5:27PM

[TWS]

Jason, on January 5 2010 3:38PM, said:

WTF... I had replied to this thread already. What the hell is going on with forum?

I had replied in here yesterday too, and now my post is gone as well. Glitch? Censorship? I dunno.

[Jason]

It was a database glitch, we lost a few hours of posts.

[ford]

Jason, on January 5 2010 3:38PM, said:

WTF... I had replied to this thread already. What the hell is going on with forum?

My original reply was saying that you should use the time and money on your family, you can get another one of these cars when your older and have the time and resources for it.

News flash!!! Sean is old....


To me you are so close that it seems silly. Not to mention being the fact you owe so much on the car it does you absolutely no good to part out a stripped car as you won't pay off your note doing so. To each his own, but you are doing this out of frustration not responsibility.

Why would you think a Mustang or any other sports car for that matter will not break and cost you money? My friend has done more repairs to his 06 GT than i have done on a car that reached 250k miles. And he only has gears and cat back.

[elementaltoad]

One thing I have learned as well. Having an "A to B" car will do you no better than having a 400hp daily driver. I found that out the hard way. (unless we are talking a NEW car vs used.)

2 CV shafts in a vw, along with the head gasket and head on that motor. beyond my skill to fix, special, expensive tools needed.
Blew the v6 in a dodge dakota THREE times. beyond my skill to fix.
Mercedes 240d trans was going, car would not turn off with the key. Beyond my skill to work on.

I've been through the same with my hot rods, but I love them, It hurts a bit to "repair" rather than "mod" - but I'd MUCH rather spend the money fixing a car I love than spending it on something that just goes..."A to B".

Like said above, any car is going to break, what vehicle/platform do you favor? And can you repair it yourself? I've saved thousands doing my own work on the 3rd gen platform. Something I can't/don't know how to do on any other vehicle i've owned. Just my opinion.


I also learned another lesson though, NEVER take on more cars than you can handle...LOL I have a Van, a vette, and a firebird. Now that gets expensive. I need to consolidate down to 1-2 cars again. If you are in that kind of situation I would definitely understand selling the camaro.

This post has been edited by elementaltoad: January 6 2010 6:48PM

[Jason]

You're buying the wrong a-b cars...

[elementaltoad]

There is an unbreakable one?!

[sean]

HEY FORD GIVE ME A CALL MAN!!!! Cant seem to get u on the lan line. Its alot a things guys from frustration, to money woes, to responsablities and also the love of the sport. Another friend of mine didnt understand wtf i was doing until i told him its just not fun anymore his response was now that makes sense.

Oh yeah and FORD I was as close to completeing the project as you think....I just got the big s**t out the way. Still had alot more to invest to complete it.

[ford]

sean, on January 6 2010 8:11PM, said:

HEY FORD GIVE ME A CALL MAN!!!! Cant seem to get u on the lan line. Its alot a things guys from frustration, to money woes, to responsablities and also the love of the sport. Another friend of mine didnt understand wtf i was doing until i told him its just not fun anymore his response was now that makes sense.

Oh yeah and FORD I was as close to completeing the project as you think....I just got the big s**t out the way. Still had alot more to invest to complete it.

Will do, i will call you tomorrow from work. Left my cell there and dont have your #

[sean]

ford, on January 6 2010 8:24PM, said:

Will do, i will call you tomorrow from work. Left my cell there and dont have your #

K but my number is 749-6664