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: #1 - This is the biggest and most important reason. There's only one person I'd ever trust to do this and he is too backed up and would rather not do that kind of work yes, greg was the only one who fixed my problems---he diagnosed a lot of boost leaks and a wrong JWT ECU I had. : #2 - Since this would be a weekend only car for road-racing and the occasional drag event, I WANT A 5-SPEED. Converting the Auto --> 5-speed is possible but not worth it for overall cost This is very understandable----you will need a 5speed and the trouble of converting it would be a beeyatch! : #3 - I'm not ready for a project/TT car right now. I don't have a house and financially I'm not stable enough right now. Whereas some people will just spend every dime on their car and eat ramen, I'm not like that. I'm not far off from a house at all really, but my job is up in the air right now as our company isn't sure if they want to keep doing the IT section of business (they do mostly copiers). I'm only 24, I have LOTS of time to get stable, have more money in the bank and do a project car. I'm looking for a house also right now--luckily I live at home with parents. : #4 - The cost. This goes somewhat back up to #3, but this is more detailed. If I was to do a swap, I'd do a TON of the modifications at that point and time...like spending money to save money in the longrun. The cost of a good swap, with new parts and a GOOD mechanic that will get it right the first time is aorund $8K. I have no desire to go Ash style (and I don't have the free time for it) and I also can't just get a front clip and do it myself...especially with no house. And no, I'm not renting a sotrage space lol. Then add the mods to it, the 5-speed conversion I'd have to do, etc and you're looking at $15K-20K! Dude, if you can do the swap at a garage then go for it,,I mean I'm sure theres a lot of people there that can help you and would enjoy the experience,,if things dont go well, at least greg isnt freaken 6 hours from you to help you out.
: #5 - Seriously, I want a new car. I love my 2+2 to death, but the car has a ton of miles on the chassis and is showing wear in places not visible to the average person. Sure, ALL cars exhibit wear and tear, but I have panels that don't fit as well as I want...undercarriage pieces that need replacing, etc. I also wouldn't mind trying a new color. White is great to look clean and is perfect for a daily driver, but I'd love a blue one or a black one.
yes, black one.. I know how you feel man, thats why I had to have my Z turboed. Good luck in your endeavors...my job is starting to suck right now too--I am not gonna do anything major until its a bit more stable.
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