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MaTT869911
USA
243 Posts |
 Posted - November 17 2004 : 6:00:39 PM
i agree the time frame they tell you is just to sell kits (THEY could probly do it in a week, they have had practice), but depending on your body experience my guess would be if you worked on it for most of your summer break you could have it dont in time for when you go back to school (my guess, i still respect jspb estimation), why i like this kit is there is no modification (besides opening up the wheel well's a little more) like, no stretching or cutting of a roof or anything, and that takes alot of time!... i do agree with jspbtown, dont 'learn' on anything that cost a lot, but a donor z is a few grand, and the kit is only a few grand, not like other kits inspired by newer italian cars that cost around 13,000...as for a compressor and air tools, you can ALWAYS use them again in the garage and most come with a lifetime warnety, something you should look into investing in if you enjoy body work, and a compressor is pretty versitile and not just limited to the garage, always a good thing to have around, i have a small one i use with my nail gun, i think it cost me around $60 and most air tools can be had for under $15-$50, i get mine out of a specialty tool catalog, and will admit the prices are alot lower then the prices for the same product in home depot, so if you wont order online or from a catalog and home depot, lowes, or ur local hardware store is the only option, expect to pay more... i present to you... the pros and cons PROS
cheap donor
cheap kit
all the accessories you need are there or easily available
company has been in business for over 3 years that i know of
have seen finished kits of theres for sale on ebay, looked great
id guess its easier to do then the z3-miata conversion
use all stock glass, all lights included
can resell old parts in good condition
can use stock interior or interior privided
no expensive replicated interior parts (like shifter gate, vents ect)
easy to find performance upgrades for Zs including turbos,v8s
easy to find ppl to work on it
easier to make a newer car look like an older car (Z-GTO)
harder to make an older car look like a newer car (fiero-f355)
CONS
could be cheaper?
not bolt on, but bond on.. would take practice
sorry for any spelling errors, this was kind of rushed
thanks again for your time and interest
Matt '96 Jaguar XJ6(burgundy)
'93 Dodge Stealth ES
'83 Jaguar XJ6(hunter)
'80 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
'77 MG B
soon to be mine
00-01 S2000 AUG-NOV |
MaTT869911
USA
243 Posts |
Posted - November 17 2004 : 8:17:19 PM
was looking around for donors, and look
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6187&item=4503835606&rd=1
only $500, and it 'runs strong', another one on ebay for $1200so it sparked my interest to make a list of parts and such kit $4000
Wire Wheel Package $2500
donor $1000
Headlight Covers – pair $ 350
crating charge $ 250
carpet kit $ 240
EPOXY $ 200
Italian Steering Wheel $ 200
Gas Filler, LeMans Style $ 200
tail light kit $ 200
Oval Driving Lights – pair $ 150
2 door pulls $ 100
Door Mirrors Cobra Style sml $ 90
Driving Light Trim Rings pair $ 80
1 trunk pull $ 50
License Plate Frame $ 30
License Plate Light $ 15
$9,855(+/- $20)
paint $3,000 (maybe more maybe less)
replace wire, spark plugs $1,000
new exhaust, hoses, clamps
and various eroded parts
installation manual $ 25
service manual $ 20
air compressor $ 100 (overstock.com)
air sander $ 40 | | | |
$14,010 yea i know you could of done this yourself, but i got bored thanks again...
Matt '96 Jaguar XJ6(burgundy)
'93 Dodge Stealth ES
'83 Jaguar XJ6(hunter)
'80 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
'77 MG B
soon to be mine
00-01 S2000 AUG-NOV |
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