Batlground: Which car should we build next

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11-15-2009, 04:31 PM
Tracy

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIGERJC

BG yall better do it big, b/c TS got a 996 gt2 and it would be nice to see both yall battle on a road course

We do what we do—not really because of others :) I think we have already done it pretty big as it compares to some of the other shops around here.

Either way, right now Dan is finishing up his 350 with the LS6 (pretty big) and in the meanwhile we are hoping the prices will go down on the Vette or CTSV so we can buy one. 1 big shop project at a time is all we can handle.
11-15-2009, 06:16 PM
Starrfire

I like imports, but I love a good 7L v8. corvette z06 it is.
11-16-2009, 10:31 AM
05IONREDLINE

Pontiac G8. Want to see a 4 door with crazy numbers!
11-16-2009, 11:45 AM
BABY J

I just ran a g8 in Muncie Indiana at Muncie Dragway. W/ the paper plate still (unmodded) it trapped 107mph. I was def impressed.
11-16-2009, 11:45 AM
Tracy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05IONREDLINE

Pontiac G8. Want to see a 4 door with crazy numbers!

Dan looooves the G8.
11-16-2009, 11:51 AM
03RCode

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tracy

Dan looooves the G8.

No G8... I say:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6u3lUxwl_o

or...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMu7tG4AJvU

:D
11-16-2009, 11:58 AM
Tracy

We won't get a G8. Dan is trying to get his parents to get one. But that sho looks good!
11-16-2009, 12:15 PM
Glides

I think you need to build a Boosted 4 runner.....like MY Boosted 4Runner. You can make it mack daddy and then give it back to me. You know, for like a TV show or something. All for friendships sake :)
11-16-2009, 12:50 PM
SRCRX

Just a question, not sure if anyone else has asked, since i have not read the only
thing,When is B.G. going to get this new ride??

Sorry if it has been asked, I've checked back in here a few times, and have seen
any updates!!
11-16-2009, 12:51 PM
JITB

id like to see BG's hands on a mazda.. a 20B rx8 would begreat on a million levels... or a 20b miata!

i think they scared!
11-16-2009, 05:31 PM
Tracy

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRCRX

Just a question, not sure if anyone else has asked, since i have not read the only
thing,When is B.G. going to get this new ride??

Sorry if it has been asked, I've checked back in here a few times, and have seen
any updates!!

Yea. It's a long thread. I mentioned somewhere that we are trying to find one at a good price (Vette), but people are still out of their minds with the way the economy is and the problems with GM. They are still priced like it's 2006 and the C6 just came out. We don't want to make a bad investment and pay way too much. Dan looks everyday for the right one....which basically means crashed or flooded since we would just tear it apart first thing anyways. Doesn't make sense to buy one at full price.

That and we have the 350 with the LS6 going on right now. We can really only afford one project at a time, so Dan started the 350 while we were looking for the Vette.

Who knows. It may be never in all actuality. When we made this thread, we were ready and then realized the prices were way high. So, if Dan never feels comfortable with the prices, we will never get one :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JITB

id like to see BG's hands on a mazda.. a 20B rx8 would begreat on a million levels... or a 20b miata!

i think they scared!

No thanks. I don't think Dan is scared. I just don't want one.
11-19-2009, 08:53 PM
imprtguy_94

id say the vette ive seen some forums and pics on other websites about a few mods they do but i havent seen one seriously modded. plus i like the guys idea about seeing a import shop do a domestic that would be on steriods :D
11-20-2009, 12:46 AM
NewGen33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glides

I think you need to build a Boosted 4 runner.....like MY Boosted 4Runner. You can make it mack daddy and then give it back to me. You know, for like a TV show or something. All for friendships sake :)

I say take my second gen 4runner swap the 4.0 v6 from the fourth gen and supercharge it. People love to do swaps in these anyways. Take away the hard part of my trophy truck build. :goodjob:
11-20-2009, 03:05 PM
btstone

i got my vette really cheap
11-20-2009, 03:15 PM
SRCRX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tracy

Yea. It's a long thread. I mentioned somewhere that we are trying to find one at a good price (Vette), but people are still out of their minds with the way the economy is and the problems with GM. They are still priced like it's 2006 and the C6 just came out. We don't want to make a bad investment and pay way too much. Dan looks everyday for the right one....which basically means crashed or flooded since we would just tear it apart first thing anyways. Doesn't make sense to buy one at full price.

That and we have the 350 with the LS6 going on right now. We can really only afford one project at a time, so Dan started the 350 while we were looking for the Vette.

Who knows. It may be never in all actuality. When we made this thread, we were ready and then realized the prices were way high. So, if Dan never feels comfortable with the prices, we will never get one :)

I guess with any project,You have to wait and find the right
deal!!!

I see said the blind man!!!
11-20-2009, 04:06 PM
Tracy

Quote:

Originally Posted by btstone

i got my vette really cheap

How much is really cheap?
11-25-2009, 12:30 AM
maximanse96

ctsv would be sick
11-25-2009, 10:42 AM
-S Double C-

none of em
11-25-2009, 11:22 AM
2turbo4u

My gs300 tracy it already got the 2jzgte in it and Dan knows his way around the motor. Six spd swap bigger turbo and your just about done. Other than that the G8 or the SHO!
12-04-2009, 08:42 PM
Tracy

I think we found a Vette we want. Just have to finish this tv show then we can have time to negotiate.
12-04-2009, 11:16 PM
EJdm

i kno you guys said no 4 bangers but i would like to see a toyota celica all-trac...
12-04-2009, 11:48 PM
CHRISNITTOLO

CTS FTW!!!!
12-05-2009, 09:32 AM
rickgiblin

we just got a 2010 ctsv at my work... that car is so dam fast and sexxy it isnt funny.
12-05-2009, 09:46 AM
roscoe

i say g8. from a consumer stand point it seems you get alot for your money compared to similar cars.
12-05-2009, 10:32 AM
95alty

M3
12-05-2009, 10:38 AM
yomomspimp06

3rotor or 4rotor rx7/rx8
12-08-2009, 09:14 AM
FreeMyndz

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreeMyndz

you guys don't know me...yet...:ninja:

But I choose the IS-F based on the fact that this is a COMPLETELY new engine and a fairly recent platform...

-Factory bad-assery is there
-Would be a nice upgrade to your past cars
-lightning fast paddle shift is something new to play with
-bump the compression a little (maybe leave it the same and fortify it) and throw 15lbs at it thru a rotrex supercharger
-has "new clientele but keep the faithful fans" written all over it

keeps stealth, clean looks, etc. super dope wheels and subtle aero, better suspension, etc...and get rid of the God-awful bumper exhaust tips...lol

Here's a comparo with my favorite car... (not on your list)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwaYyabTr7c

what HE said...
12-08-2009, 02:06 PM
bonezMTA

my moms toyota camry lol i would really appreciate it
12-08-2009, 02:35 PM
collins

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batlground

Hey everyone,

IF YOU VOTE PLEASE POST WHY YOU MADE THE CHOICE IN THIS THREAD.

So with all of my depriciating assets (cars) getting sold recently we are now looking for a new project car.

We want something that can do all of these things well. I would want at least 1000 hp in the new car. I also would want the best bang for the $$$$$$$$ spent. So getting a Viper ACR and putting twin turbos on it probibly would not be the best bang for the buck. We want big power and not a lot of spool so a 2 liter wont do it. I would say 2.7 liters at a minimum (example: Subaru stroker, lol, 1000 hp in a Subaru :lmfao: ). Just kidding, no 4 cylinders this time, 6 cylinder is the minimum.

Standing mile
Roll on race
Drag race
Time attack
Drift, not totally necessary since we already have 2 drift cars.
Street

i voted c6 z06. here's my reason

r35 gtr: no. why? its just the new fad and everyone is jumping on board. soon to be too common.
r34 gtr: no. why? all your big name shops (ie: top secret, jun, etc) have already built it with big power. again, too common.
z06: yes. why? bang for the buck. there's a TON you can do with the ls7 engine. everything from n/a to big boost is achievable in this facory race car that can still remain streetable
new ctsv: it was really a tie, imo, btw this and the z06. main reason is big power is easily attained AND nobody has done one yet (to my knowledge). either one would be cool, but i feel the z06 is more of a hardcore racer.
gt500: less bang for teh buck. much heavier than the c6 from the get go. already boosted to get some good power, not much room for improvement.
viper acr: amazing car! however, bang for the buck when it comes to modifying isnt there. HELLA EXPENSIVE!
g8: i love the cars, but they're also too heavy to be a true competitor as a race car. they do make good power tho.
sc300: maybe. while not as common as the gtr's, its often not respected as a true race car. dont get me wrong, big power can be made, as you guys already know what to do with a 2jzgte. thats a fact.
ISF: do you really want to start out with well over $300k just for the car? hella dope car, but no where near what i would consider building. also due to low numbers, that bitch would be staying 100% stock if it were in my hands lol.
12-08-2009, 03:58 PM
Xrated O.G.

How about you tell Moby to put the damn Poopra back together and run it as a street car like previously discussed...
12-08-2009, 10:09 PM
FreeMyndz

Quote:

Originally Posted by collins

ISF: do you really want to start out with well over $300k just for the car? hella dope car, but no where near what i would consider building. also due to low numbers, that bitch would be staying 100% stock if it were in my hands lol.

I think you mean the LF-A...I IS-F is like 60-70K
12-09-2009, 08:51 AM
Tracy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xrated O.G.

How about you tell Moby to put the damn Poopra back together and run it as a street car like previously discussed...

The Supra is gone. Dan parted it out months ago and it was well worth it. Dan made all of his money back and then a few thousand more.
12-09-2009, 09:08 AM
xxbckiexx

the c6 z06 or the viper.. why the ACR though? Why not just get an SRT-10 Coupe and build that? That's a lot more cost effective. If you do the srt-10coupe then definitely the viper!
12-09-2009, 09:31 AM
AnthonyF

VIPER! /thread

Here's my dad's SRT-10 Coupe. He's thinking of getting an ACR
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/viper2-2.jpg
-Ant.

ps-need a donor viper? lol :goodjob:
12-09-2009, 09:36 AM
Nemesis

Quote:

Originally Posted by collins

gt500: less bang for teh buck. much heavier than the c6 from the get go. already boosted to get some good power, not much room for improvement.

Not much room for improvement? Hardly, Livernois Motorsports got 900rwhp out of a 500 with a twin turbo setup on stock internals and block.

But I can agree the weight distrubution in the 500 is weird as hell.
12-09-2009, 10:54 AM
Tracy

We are getting the Vette. Period. I think we will have it by the end of the month.
12-11-2009, 01:19 AM
ash7

i voted for a G8 - the car is an excellent platform for power IMO, the Holden design looks absolutely incredible and is not something seen on a daily basis. It'd bring a lot of attention to the shop.

-jonathan
12-11-2009, 01:22 AM
Humphrizzle

please do the g8
12-11-2009, 04:49 AM
AnthonyF

Quote:

Originally Posted by ash7

i voted for a G8 - the car is an excellent platform for power IMO, the Holden design looks absolutely incredible and is not something seen on a daily basis. It'd bring a lot of attention to the shop.

-jonathan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humphries

please do the g8

Here's the problem with that car, in a few years, it's not going to be shit b/c there will be no parts for it.

I believe any GM car will be pointless to build b/c there are SOOO many LS platforms that so many shops are building.

-Ant.
12-11-2009, 10:13 AM
Nateds16

g8 i saw one at my dads work with a 6 speed manual and supercharger and its just bitchin and i want to see yall do something and put a badass twist on it

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