financial tally on our cars

[rept@qwest.net (Mike Blain)]

Here's my calculations- most of the non-engine work was done by my
personal mechanic and myself at a greatly reduced cost. All the engine
work has been Re-done by Momentum's crew, because I know their
reputation and willingness to stand behind their finished product.

Engine: 250

Transmission: 1200 (inc. quaiffe and final drive 0f .72)

Paint: 1500 (thats minus 1000 for a year of use)

Front spoiler: 300 (perfect match to paint)

Wheels/ tires: 1300

Stereo: Kenwood excelon MP3 700

speakers: Polk momo series 6.5's seperates (600) Boston acoustic up
front 125

Alpine 4 channel:    250

Boston competiton 10 sub boxed: 125

Machinist work: 4000

Engine components 4000 (easily) includes items like 90 amp alt, sds
digital fuel mngmnt, Badger tb setup, cams, arp fastners, etc etc. This
is a LONG list of niggly parts.

Install by Momentum for assurance of perfect harmony throughout (2500)


16V disc brake upgrade to rear: 250

Car itself prior to work: 900
Came completely rust free with a substantial undercoating in place
(still) and a pristine 81s interior w/ black dash, black bolstered seats
in the grey fade stripes that still could pass for modern, nice white
headliner intact, etc.

HR 16V sport springs plus A-arm replacements: 500


Sacks sport Clutch: 250





WOW, Ive spent 18,750 in three years (most of it in the last 6 months)
on this car!     And ive done nothing to the interior yet.


There is NO way i'd recoup that from it's sale.  Maybe I should have
just bought an S2000.

:^)









Larry wrote:

 > Mike-
 >   I'm still interested...
 >
 > Larry
 >
 >
 >>I doubt anyone would pay what ive spent.  I have used only top quality
 >>components with the goal of Longevity and driveability in mind. Most of
 >>the tuners out there are taking shortcuts to get their power- they are
 >>also complaining about cronic issues with the car as a result.
 >>
 >>I painted this baby European yellow, with two black "teeth" that follow
 >>the hood cowl for accent, so it looks SWEEET to boot.  The paint alone
 >>cost 3500.
 >>
 >>When she's done I'll do a write up on Andre's site.
 >>
 >
 >