what if I gave you $35,000

[AutoMods]

What would you do with $35k to spend on a car or mods and you had to spend it all on car stuff.

1. Buy a new car? if so what?
2. Buy used car(s)? with what mods done already or which mods would you add on with the rest of the cash?
3. put all of it into your current car? what mods?

[Domestic Disturbance]

My 83 cadillac, aluminum Gen IV ls engine, tt's, 6l80e, bagged on stock wheels, repainted, and restored interior.... or a 69 camaro/chevelle/gto, or a blown c5z.

[Clinical]

Can I spend it on bikes? If not, I'd probably buy a clean starion/conquest shell and build a monster turbo lsx setup in it. Not sure I could spend the whole 35k doing it, probably could.

Otherwise, I'd probably drop a bunch of it on a new R1 or maybe ZX14R and still buy a clean conquest/starion shell and do a 4g63/t56 swap and do a simple build, fp green, e85, dsmlink, etc etc - just a moderate build for 400-450whp. Perfect for just a fun street car. I'd also buy a lot of snack pack puddins'

[slow ride]

Finish my vette. Do slightly larger turbos on the S4 or work on a ls swap w/turbo in a 5 series BMW or something like that. Get something older, lighter and with enough room to work on shit for more of a drag type car. A shop to help keep all this crap. I think I went over:)

[Deimos]

33speedstar coupe with ls 4 speed.

[BGjohnson]

Finally get the chance to put twins in the 408. Swap the block out for an iron eagle. Redo the interior, to ms3, upgrade the rearend for 9 inch ends and 33 spline axles. Should have enough left over for a nice DD.

[Sleepy]

I would buy a cheap daily driver (been looking at used 1st gen durangos). 4k
Trailer 2k
Find a clean 2nd gen neon 5k
Built Engine, rwd trans, adapter, rear end 15k
Shop to perform the work 5k
Paint and aftermarket body parts 4k

Set up to run 9s with no loss of comfort features.
Something no one else would do/has done.

Or

Buy a nice used 1st gen Viper and spend the rest of the money on insurance.

[TbTalon94]

1st option my Evo X: Build motor/head, cams, fp-black BB, all supporting mods for around 600whp, nice wheels for once, really good coilovers, wingless trunk, probably get lots of carbon fiber pieces. Don't know if I could spend 35k....but depending on the motor/wheels/suspension it may be possible i guess. Could just have it built somewhere and that'd cover it.

2nd option: 2008+ BMW 335xi, pay for the Vishnu single turbo kit, all supporting mods, make around 650whp on e85 and have a luxury car. This would probably be most likely and would definatly take up the 35k.

[Drifte]

buy an all ready nicely equipped/modded 2011+ STI.
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/members/ssr-albums-ssr-sti-picture934-la-foto-24.jpg.att

[AutoMods]

I would buy a cheap daily driver (been looking at used 1st gen durangos). 4k
Trailer 2k
Find a clean 2nd gen neon 5k
Built Engine, rwd trans, adapter, rear end 15k
Shop to perform the work 5k
Paint and aftermarket body parts 4k

Set up to run 9s with no loss of comfort features.
Something no one else would do/has done.

Or

Buy a nice used 1st gen Viper and spend the rest of the money on insurance.

if you spent 35k on a built neon, the resale value would be like $5k still. go with the viper



buy an all ready nicely equipped/modded 2011+ STI.

no brz ?

[86svo9L]

69 Chevelle SS 396 4 speed, 375hp version. Probably take the entire 35k or more for a nice one.

[Sleepy]

if you spent 35k on a built neon, the resale value would be like $5k still. go with the viper


Didn't know we were to worry about resale...

[c_mart_28]

Put $35k down on one of two cars:
2013 gt500
2012ish GTR.

Just do basic bolt-ons over time. I actually think the gt500 is realistic 5-7 year goal. Probably either sell the red car or or just make it more of a dedicated race car.

That said, because nobody has asked, can I have $35k? I'll put an Automods Inc sticker on the car somewhere..

[Xboosted23X]

I don't think I would use the full amount on my car to get to where I want. Build the motor 2.3 stroker with a FP green or BBK turbo. Get around 550 tq 500 hp well before the curve. Get some nice aero work done. Wheels would either be advan, volks or forgeline with some nice 295-305 rubber. I guess I could put a wide body kit on it but not some ricey crap.

Then with the rest I think I would buy a miata and drop a ls1 or coyote in it.

[SledgeWS6]

Rebuild the '97 from the ground up. Shove the new LT1 up in thurrr.

[tylers88]

I would build my 88 the way I want, between body work/paint(stock black), lift(9.5" Full Throttle Suspension), chrome and powdercoat(on suspension stuff), wheels and tires(22x14 Fuel Hostage Chrome or XD Diesels Chrome(on truck in pic) and 35x14.50R22 Superswamper Iroks), 6.0/4L80E swap, some form or stereo. Whatever I would have left I would put into my 04 crew cab that I dd.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296028_234227873285094_7391758_n.jpg
The insperation for my 88 but with Shocker Yellow powder coat instead of the teal.

http://www.prismaticpowders.com/uploaded/public/final_9e3384a55fdf2093fef6b90472cff3e6.jpg
That is the color of powder I would use

[AutoMods]

Didn't know we were to worry about resale...

haha just messing with you but u might want to sell it after you find out running 9s with the 4 cyl neon reliably without losing creature comforts probably won't happen even with $30k. a high powered 4 banger will always be laggy. But converting to rwd its a step in the right direction.

[Batwood]

I'd build a FWD W body .... who am I kidding?

Fix the motor in the Shitstain and throw a decent whipple on it.
Finish my Powerstroke and throw a few things on it.
Get a mid-60's Deville Convertible.
Maybe another C4 Vette for a DD. LT4 or something this time.

[Scott]

I'd build a FWD W body .... who am I kidding?

Fix the motor in the Shitstain and throw a decent whipple on it.
Finish my Powerstroke and throw a few things on it.
Get a mid-60's Deville Convertible.
Maybe another C4 Vette for a DD. LT4 or something this time.

Whatd you get for a power stroke? Im looking for one

[Deimos]

well........... I could show a pictures of cars im working on of people that inherited large sums of money but you would point and laugh why...

[derek072887]

I'd build a FWD W body .... who am I kidding?

Fix the motor in the Shitstain and throw a decent whipple on it.
Finish my Powerstroke and throw a few things on it.
Get a mid-60's Deville Convertible.
Maybe another C4 Vette for a DD. LT4 or something this time.

you sure you want another w-body....
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=428839447946&set=vb.501752946&type=3

[sLoWnStEaDy]

Coyote/whipple/t56 in a '69 Mach One

[Clinical]

you sure you want another w-body....
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=428839447946&set=vb.501752946&type=3

He can just pull the w-body card though.

"Good job you beat Grandpa's Buick"

I know I'd do that any time I lost if I had one.

[sparkles]

92 S-10 pickup, with a trailer, both full of snack packs.

[Batwood]

you sure you want another w-body....
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=428839447946&set=vb.501752946&type=3

Oh god, don't start that again. Race #2 wasn't a race 40 roll in a wbody isn't worth it. At least post #1 or 3. lmao.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txPxgmxUIY8

Scott, I got a 2001 F250 Crew Cab short box 4x4 Powerstroke.

[AutoMods]

there goes batwood, picking and choosing his races again.... making the audi slow down right into your powerband...jeez

[FiFdYnUtZ]

you sure you want another w-body....
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=428839447946&set=vb.501752946&type=3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxJ8oQyvso&feature=youtube_gdata_player
you sure you.don't want another s4?

[Larsons Fox]

Brand new F-150 and build a Notch for auto-x with a coyote,t56, and IRS. Might be cutting it close but hey...

[JacobS]

ls1, t56, ford 8.8 rear MIATA!

[AutoMods]

derek has wised up, rumor mill has it he's looking at getting a gto. he'd spend his $35k on a gto and all gm domestic grade parts

[FiFdYnUtZ]

ls1, t56, ford 8.8 rear MIATA!

You have 35k to spend...you wouldn't splurge on an ls7 and a 9inch? Lol

[JacobS]

ive only seen people put 8.8's in them. i dont know much about the fast stuff, so bare with me here

[AutoMods]

8.8's are a good amount lighter than a 9" and plenty strong for a light 2500lb miata. don't question jacob's domestic knowledge

[JacobS]

8.8's are a good amount lighter than a 9" and plenty strong for a light 2500lb miata. don't question jacob's domestic knowledge

what domestic knowledge? lol

[garyLT1]

If I had 35,000 I would buy a 02 WS6 with ram-air and do a LS9 swap. Or a GNX or 1989 turbo GTA trans am all stock original my two favorite cars

[FiFdYnUtZ]

Gto's doors don't make that German "thump" when you shut them...can't see him owning one.

8.8<9in in all applications

[Domestic Disturbance]

miata with an ls7 and ITB's, and borla xr1's. :boobies:

[derek072887]

Ryan if your going to lie and say im getting some american crap at least say its something at least remotely good looking....

[Domestic Disturbance]

Ryan if your going to lie and say im getting some american crap at least say its something at least remotely good looking....
So ugly ;)
http://flushstance.ccwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/blk_gto_chro_sp500_02.jpg

[AutoMods]

8.8<9in in all applications

i just spent over $2k swapping an 8.8 into my car. don't rain on my parade. its about 30 pounds lighter than the 9" and supposedly less drivetrain loss

[85XR7Project]

Lotus Seven or Detomaso Pantera.

If not one of those I'd bag the Checker and toss and LSx and a T56 in.

[AutoMods]

Lotus Seven or Detomaso Pantera.

If not one of those I'd bag the Checker and toss and LSx and a T56 in.

no ford???

[85XR7Project]

Lotus Seven and Detomaso Pantera's are Ford powered. The Checker has always been GM powered so it'd just be natural IMO. I wouldn't mind owning a Marauder or Lightning though.

[RandomHero]

Can I borrow an extra $10k?

http://content.homenetiol.com/640x480/b258d6cd1b40448b83709a5d6de7ecc5.jpg
http://server44.texasdirectauto.com/south_pics/WAUBGAFL7BA061061/012_0012.jpg

[derek072887]

Id put a down payment on a new RS5... now thats a good lookin car

[bizzle]

i would rebuild betty from the ground up. put it on a rotisserie. fatman fab front end triangulated 4 link rear, 18x9 front wheels, 20x12 rears with plenty of meat on the tires. the new front en would allow for a 4valve mod motor so a super cobra jet crate motor with the new tremec 6060 trans. finally get my bullitt seats and an 03 cobra dash. fab 9 rear end and with a few more splines and full stainless exhaust all the way out the back. oh and finally get all the paint and bodywork done

[AutoMods]

Can I borrow an extra $10k?






nope . If I give you $35k and you still can't afford it you still you need to lower your dreams and expectations. the real world sucks

[RandomHero]

Good bye Outlander then. No big deal, I would still have money left over.

[garyLT1]

Hell if someone gave me $5000 I could finish my car and would be the happy with that.

[Domestic Disturbance]

go to lumberyard and make it rain

[85XR7Project]

go to lumberyard and make it rain

or change it all into quarters and make it hail

[Ron]

New transmission and paint on the stang next month, use the rest to retire this month.

[Krumm]

cars must be cheap, $35k couldn't be me a new truck.

[AutoMods]

cars must be cheap, $35k couldn't be me a new truck.

i hear you there, truck pricing is getting ridiculous. especially diesels . they need to go back to the basics. IMO a man's truck needs to do work. don't need no navigation, 100 way adjustable power seats, adjustable pedals, stability, traction control, etc. they are getting so tall and heavy. get rid of all that junk so you don't have to spend a life savings on something that is going to lose its value quickly. rwd no abs, no airbags ftw

[Larsons Fox]

cars must be cheap, $35k couldn't be me a new truck.

New f150 supercab stx with a 5.0 is about $26k

[Domestic Disturbance]

real truck = duramax. Enough said

[snickerlicker]

real truck = duramax. Enough said

Cocaine, it's a helluva drug...

[Larsons Fox]

real truck = duramax. Enough said

Chevy truck = Glorified suv. Enough said...

[sparkles]

Some of us like riding in Cadillac luxury while towing heavy crap around. Don't be jealous.

[AutoMods]

Some of us like riding in Cadillac luxury while towing heavy crap around. Don't be jealous.

just make sure you save enough money to get that rear put in your car so you can ................ "get a lane"

[sparkles]

Nope. I'm spending it all on pudding just to piss you off.

[tylers88]

well........... I could show a pictures of cars im working on of people that inherited large sums of money but you would point and laugh why...

I figured thats what would happen when I posted what I would do with it

[ashanson]

Haha, I was in this situation a couple months ago after I sold my C6. Couldn't decide if I wanted an Evo, looked at a few older Vipers, debated getting another DSM and saving a bunch of money, etc. Ended up deciding on a 2007 Lotus Exige S and couldn't be happier.