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aza013 wrote:how is the charger going ben?
and also when you did the break upgraid did you get biger calippers as well or just disc's and pads?
No progress mate, I need to win the lottery :lol:

Brake upgrade was both rotors & discs. Its the UAS kit, 330mm rotors & old skool PBR Group A calipers.
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thanks just looking into upgraids, at this point I am only getting discs slotted and vented and a good set of pads may do calipers later.
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Bennoz wrote:
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Bennoz wrote: FAR too much money spent on this thing.....

Care to compare ben???? :lol:
I reckon I've spent just as much as you... only you did it in a much smaller time frame :lol:

And dont get me started on my mini... thats getting into 6 figure territory :x
Well its getting up towards $50k now.... u?
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FtoSam wrote:
Bennoz wrote:
FtoSam wrote:
Bennoz wrote: FAR too much money spent on this thing.....

Care to compare ben???? :lol:
I reckon I've spent just as much as you... only you did it in a much smaller time frame :lol:

And dont get me started on my mini... thats getting into 6 figure territory :x
Well its getting up towards $50k now.... u?
are u serious?
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FtoSam wrote:
Bennoz wrote:
FtoSam wrote:
Bennoz wrote: FAR too much money spent on this thing.....

Care to compare ben???? :lol:
I reckon I've spent just as much as you... only you did it in a much smaller time frame :lol:

And dont get me started on my mini... thats getting into 6 figure territory :x
Well its getting up towards $50k now.... u?
8O thats messed up man....
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The kid loves his fto
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well thats $$ i've spent on it... its an unrealistic of how much im out of pocket thanks to it...

i.e. my old sound system was around $7k... but sold it for $3k...

then my old head unit i sold, etc etc...

i used to have a list somewhere...

but i'd say $40k out of pocket... def no more.. but remember $20k of that is engine..

then things like $2,200 dvd screen, $2,500 lightweight rims, $1500 CF bonnet, $1500 Front speakers, new engine last year ($4k)...

it adds up pretty quick with those big ticket items... then the little things make up the holes... ($180 issotta gear knob, $550 issotta Wheel, $480 5" boost guage, then another $800 worth of other guages, etc, etc.)
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ok I just got my new ride and would love to show you all :twisted:

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its even got a candy applered paint job to 8) :lol: :lol:
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Ben... i think you know the right picture to put here...

give you a clue.. its actually a sketch...
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Roger that :lol:

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DING DING DING DING DING!!!!
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you make me cry sam!
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:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: hay it gos 0-100 in a supper fast time of 2 years :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
and its cheep on fuel :twisted:
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Here's my latest ride :D

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17 turns of raw electric motor power y0! Great fun!
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i want one those RC FTO cars
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FtoSam wrote:well thats $$ i've spent on it... its an unrealistic of how much im out of pocket thanks to it...

i.e. my old sound system was around $7k... but sold it for $3k...

then my old head unit i sold, etc etc...

i used to have a list somewhere...

but i'd say $40k out of pocket... def no more.. but remember $20k of that is engine..

then things like $2,200 dvd screen, $2,500 lightweight rims, $1500 CF bonnet, $1500 Front speakers, new engine last year ($4k)...

it adds up pretty quick with those big ticket items... then the little things make up the holes... ($180 issotta gear knob, $550 issotta Wheel, $480 5" boost guage, then another $800 worth of other guages, etc, etc.)
yeah I know. I think I'm up to about 30k on my 33 without a body kit or ICE at all..just pure performance parts.

My new Defi guages are sweet!
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khunjeng wrote:
FtoSam wrote:well thats $$ i've spent on it... its an unrealistic of how much im out of pocket thanks to it...

i.e. my old sound system was around $7k... but sold it for $3k...

then my old head unit i sold, etc etc...

i used to have a list somewhere...

but i'd say $40k out of pocket... def no more.. but remember $20k of that is engine..

then things like $2,200 dvd screen, $2,500 lightweight rims, $1500 CF bonnet, $1500 Front speakers, new engine last year ($4k)...

it adds up pretty quick with those big ticket items... then the little things make up the holes... ($180 issotta gear knob, $550 issotta Wheel, $480 5" boost guage, then another $800 worth of other guages, etc, etc.)
yeah I know. I think I'm up to about 30k on my 33 without a body kit or ICE at all..just pure performance parts.

My new Defi guages are sweet!
Don't get me started... I would make a sailor blush with how much I spent on the Hyundai/Evo project ... And now on the Evo III project...

But such is life....
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i just thought i'd get this thread back on topic by posting my ride. :D

i know there the same pics from my signature but i have just blown them up for a better look.

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and my engine cover will soon resemble something like this. (when i can get off my arse and actually finish it.) :lol:

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"How come when you go to bed at night you wake up even more tired in the morning?...Sorta' defies the point of getting a good night sleep."

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jonowong wrote:i want one those RC FTO cars
Man i've been searching and searching for an FTO shell for my Tamiya TT01 chassis, but can't find any...sucks =(. If i ever find one, i'm gonna make it go 120 clicks hehe. It's got an rx-7 shell atm but it's got major drift damage haha.

Back on topic maggsy ?! Did i turn into a thread hijacker ?? 8O lol alright. Here's a pic of mine.

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Mods wise, i've spent about 2k. Very happy with that as it goes, turns, stops and sounds decent. Was very lucky in finding special deals, decent 2nd hand stuff and know a reliable cheap mechanic :)

Shameful...i've been spending more money on my toy r/c cars than my real car lately lol.
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rock_it wrote:
khunjeng wrote:
FtoSam wrote:well thats $$ i've spent on it... its an unrealistic of how much im out of pocket thanks to it...

i.e. my old sound system was around $7k... but sold it for $3k...

then my old head unit i sold, etc etc...

i used to have a list somewhere...

but i'd say $40k out of pocket... def no more.. but remember $20k of that is engine..

then things like $2,200 dvd screen, $2,500 lightweight rims, $1500 CF bonnet, $1500 Front speakers, new engine last year ($4k)...

it adds up pretty quick with those big ticket items... then the little things make up the holes... ($180 issotta gear knob, $550 issotta Wheel, $480 5" boost guage, then another $800 worth of other guages, etc, etc.)
yeah I know. I think I'm up to about 30k on my 33 without a body kit or ICE at all..just pure performance parts.

My new Defi guages are sweet!
Don't get me started... I would make a sailor blush with how much I spent on the Hyundai/Evo project ... And now on the Evo III project...

But such is life....
yeah you have done some serious work...the EVO III project sounds pretty great!
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