Is buying stuff for your Vette a sickness?
02-05-2009, 10:43 PM
#41
Mods are addicting like this forum!!! I feel that if I dont read the new posts daily,I may miss out on a potential purchase!!! Wanna hear sick, I ride by my own house several times a day to see if a package is at the door before my wife gets home!!!!!!!
02-05-2009, 11:03 PM
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02-05-2009, 11:22 PM
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Race Director
Hello, my name is Fred, and I'm a Corvette owner.
I haven't purchased anything for it in 14 days.
Thanks for listening, I feel better now.
I haven't purchased anything for it in 14 days.
Thanks for listening, I feel better now.
02-06-2009, 01:27 AM
#45
Racer
IT can only get worse, which means your really quite normal!
02-06-2009, 07:56 AM
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Drifting
I know how you feel. I owned a '93 300ZX and still own a '05 350Z, and was crazy about mods, especially with the '93. When I was in the market for a new car, I decided on the Corvette because I thought is was one of the coolest cars in it's stock form (great styling and plenty of power).
About a week after owning, I started looking to see what mods were available.
02-06-2009, 10:41 AM
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Drifting
That is insane! One of the most amazing cars I've ever seen. These are the things I dream of at night.
02-06-2009, 10:44 AM
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02-06-2009, 11:03 AM
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If you're spending more than you can afford or even if the mod money would be better spent reducing existing personal debt, then you have a problem. I recall one forum member made extensive and expensive modifications, including repainting his entire car and saying he financed everything (long term) on his credit cards. 
02-06-2009, 11:07 AM
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If you're spending more than you can afford or even if the mod money would be better spent reducing existing personal debt, then you have a problem. I recall one forum member made extensive and expensive modifications, including repainting his entire car and saying he financed everything (long term) on his credit cards.
02-06-2009, 11:48 AM
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Le Mans Master
[QUOTE=Atomic Autosports;1568840689]We should start a thread that shows everyone where this obsession has gotten us all..
Nice. I assume two of those gauges are boost and fuel pressure; if correct, what's your 3rd gauge?
I only have a boost gauge LPE installed (riveted) on the A pillar. I was thinking of a 2 gauge A pillar pod so as to add a fuel pressure gauge (I guess that one needs electrical wiring). I've seen A pillar gauge pods that come with Autometer gauges, but since I already have a boost gauge, why buy another (also noted mine has 2 scales of numbers - vac on the left, press on the right).
Nice. I assume two of those gauges are boost and fuel pressure; if correct, what's your 3rd gauge?
I only have a boost gauge LPE installed (riveted) on the A pillar. I was thinking of a 2 gauge A pillar pod so as to add a fuel pressure gauge (I guess that one needs electrical wiring). I've seen A pillar gauge pods that come with Autometer gauges, but since I already have a boost gauge, why buy another (also noted mine has 2 scales of numbers - vac on the left, press on the right).
02-06-2009, 12:05 PM
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If you're spending more than you can afford or even if the mod money would be better spent reducing existing personal debt, then you have a problem. I recall one forum member made extensive and expensive modifications, including repainting his entire car and saying he financed everything (long term) on his credit cards.
02-06-2009, 12:27 PM
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02-06-2009, 01:09 PM
#59
Drifting
is buying corvette accessories a "Sickness"
There are some out there who don't believe me on How many Vettes I have had...Again I REPEAT--they are Welcome to come to my House---I have most of the Folders available on those Purchases dating back to 1965....By the way I am sure there are People out there who have had more..........
I have NEVER Bought any Corvette with Credit except for one ZO6 --that Kerbeck sold me in-- I Think 2003 when they came out with 0% Financing...I took a $10,000 Loan and then Proceeded to pay it all off one month later......Its always been my Philosophy that Credit catches up to you sooner or later so I don't buy if I can't pay......
My father ,may he rest in Peace , got into Serious Trouble because of Credit and Created his own Small Ponzie Scheme that my Family had to Deal with for 3 Years.....So Since 1979 I went on my own became somewhat Successfull and live in Comfort with the HOPE that the Entire Market does not Crumble....Like I have said before I think this Year Could really get Messy and CASH is the only Friend....So I to am Busy Selling and Divesting my Portfolio.....Harvey
I have NEVER Bought any Corvette with Credit except for one ZO6 --that Kerbeck sold me in-- I Think 2003 when they came out with 0% Financing...I took a $10,000 Loan and then Proceeded to pay it all off one month later......Its always been my Philosophy that Credit catches up to you sooner or later so I don't buy if I can't pay......
My father ,may he rest in Peace , got into Serious Trouble because of Credit and Created his own Small Ponzie Scheme that my Family had to Deal with for 3 Years.....So Since 1979 I went on my own became somewhat Successfull and live in Comfort with the HOPE that the Entire Market does not Crumble....Like I have said before I think this Year Could really get Messy and CASH is the only Friend....So I to am Busy Selling and Divesting my Portfolio.....Harvey
02-06-2009, 01:23 PM
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Melting Slicks
I think it is definitely a form of mental illness. My brain is constantly (at least several times throughout the day) thinking about what I want to do next to my Corvette. Powdercoated brake calipers, upgraded seats for more lateral support, porting & polishing the heads/intake, etc. I do a little bit at a time as I can afford to pay cash for.
As long as you are spending within your means (and hopefully not having to hide it from your spouse, although I have been guilty of that before), it's a sickness but not a problem.
As long as you are spending within your means (and hopefully not having to hide it from your spouse, although I have been guilty of that before), it's a sickness but not a problem.