How much is too much?

BaXTeR3221 · Jul 16, 2007

Right around 7k of my money. I bought the car with a lot of the mods on it already so that helps.

SaleenGT2001 · Jul 16, 2007

heres what i can remember that i've done to my car

Installed-

Paxton Novi 2000 11 psi
Custom Front Mount Intercooler 24x12x3 core
Tial 50mm BOV
Viper spec T56 transmission
Aluminum driveshaft
HPM driveshaft safety loop
Maximum Motorsports full length subframes
Mac Off-Road x pipe
SLP Loud Mouth 1 catback
BBK 75 mm throttle body
SCT FastLane custom tune
60LB injectors
MGW short throw shifterand handle
Fidanza 14lb aluminum flywheel
McCleod HD 11" clutch and pressure plate
Motive 3.90 gears
Auburn Pro 31 spline differential
Moser 31 spline axles w/ 3" studs
Moser C-clip eliminators
Autometer Lunar gauge cluster
Autometer Lunar boost and fuel pressure gauges
Raptor shift light
Steeda clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster
C&L upper plenum
Cobra fuel tank Dual GT supercar pumps
SLP line lock
SCT 2400 MAF
Tokico HP shocks/struts

Awaiting Install-

2004 Cobra crank
MPH custom grind blower cams
Manley Billet I-Beam rods
Mahle pistons
ARP head and main studs
Ford oil pump with billet gear
Canton oil pan
Bassani mid length ceramic headers
Bassani catless mid pipe
new ford racing block
8 Rib kit
modified FPDM

Appearance-

3" cowl induction hood
18x9 Saleen rims front
18x10 Saleen rims rear
BFG comp ta 265/35/18 fronts
BFG TA KD 295/35/18 rears
Mach 1 grill delete
Clear corner smoked headlights
tinted tail lights
HID conversion kit 8000K
2003 Cobra mirrors
5% tint all the way around
H&R race springs with M/M camber plates
Block It NOAH car cover
Weld ProStar rims with 275/50/15 M/T Street ET radials

i THINK that covers most of it. i'm sure i have forgotten a few things

Shiroelex · Jul 16, 2007

T-Sho said:
What did you buy for $30???

Spark plugs and seafoam!

CENTENNIALSTANG · Jul 16, 2007

02LaserRed2V · Jul 16, 2007

I've spent about $30K (including labor) on mine. No plans on ever selling the car.

EPIK · Jul 17, 2007

02LaserRed2V said:
I've spent about $30K (including labor) on mine. No plans on ever selling the car.

It definately shows!!!!

I havent checked the exact amount in a while but I think Im @ an estimated $8k now... Luckily Ive saved alot of install $$ by either having my mechanic buddies help alot, or doing what I can myself...

BurningRubber · Jul 17, 2007

T-Sho said:
When I was 19 I didn't have two nickels to rub together let alone spend 2 g's on my car.

Been working since I was 14 to save up enough to buy a Mustang. Had my goals dead set on it. Almost had one when I was 16 but I was new to the whole buying cars from a dealer thing and made a bad choice in letting that one go... 2 years later it came around though (not the same car).

tjmaxx · Jul 17, 2007

I put about $2,000 of my own money into my car but the previous owner probably put about $3,000 into without labor because he did everything himself and now I have done just about everything myself.

2002tbstang · Jul 17, 2007

Tommorow will be my cars 7th month anniversary. I got the car from the orginal owner with 37,000 miles, bone stock and perfect shape. When I got it I told myself that I would pace myself on getting mods but no, that didnt happen. I went 2 days before I started modding LOL and I havent been able to stop since. So far I have already spent around $3000 and still have a few more things on the list to get before I go to college. Damn the mod bug and thank you hyatt

BennyBlown2v · Jul 17, 2007

I've probably spent well over $15k cash, but after selling mods and trading, I'm guessing around $12-14k. I can't imagine how much it would have been if I wasn't a skilled mechanic with the appropriate tools, lol....

I'm still up in the air if I should get kicked in the ass and sell the car for less money than I'm in for....or keep it and spend more cash on it BLAH! If I saved for just a month I would have a motor...then another a set of wheels/tires...then another a full fuel system...again..........BLAH

superstang01 · Jul 17, 2007

i have around 3000$ canadian into my car......i will really get going on the mods when i al done college(i havent even started yet)....i could have bought a supercharger but i spent the money on tuiton instead.....im only 17 and i think ive done pretty good so far

goshia · Jul 18, 2007

Well the KB was $6K alone, I did the install so saved a little there and had a ton of fun installing it. With every thing else I would say right at $10K, but the tranny is next and a whole new rear end.

the98stang · Jul 18, 2007

Seriously, I might as well keep this car for life! I'm only in the hole about $5,000...but I'm sure in a few years it'll be closer to $20

WydOpn · Jul 18, 2007

Somewhere around 12 grand - including rims, tires and the occasional trans rebuild Only thing saving me is having a Dad who's a master tech who owns every tool imaginable (including a lift). Say goodbye to labor costs!

Orange... · Jul 18, 2007

for me... we'll see...
PI intake $75
Comp Cams $350
Rims $650
Tires $500
Springs $50
Tint $380
Hood $180
Stereo $500
Pulleys $100
Shifter $80
Lights and fogs $150
Exhaust $200
Gears $20
Subframes $200

About $3400.00 give or take...

also more then I thought.... however I have found things for extremely cheap and jumped on them, so I have gotten alot of value in the price

I also am a mechanic so I don't pay for labour...

2002GreyGT · Jul 18, 2007

I have about 5-6K in performance and about 4K (lots was left over from old car) in stereo / Interior mods. Now on tools and maintenance I've spent a mess load.....damn tires and fluids really add up.

But this poll is not worth it. It does not take into consideration what people paid for their car. A GT vs Mach vs Cobra vs Saleen/Roush have huge price and stock performance difference. 5K into a GT that cost 23K is different the 5K into a cobra that costs 30+K.

I think the poll should be how much total mods + car have you spent!

5.0's 4 ever · Jul 18, 2007

I have spent $13k on mods for the cobra. I have spent over $25k if I count the money I spent on mods for my two 5.0s. It comes with the territory though, about $16k more into the cobra I will be finished. As you get older though its harder to justify spending that kind of money on just a toy.

Mach1Run · Jul 18, 2007

around 5K give or take. The 6 speed is where most of it went.

Foster9887GT · Jul 18, 2007

04YELLOWGT said:
Mongoose Kit ...................$3700
Vortec BPV .......................$ 300
VT Shortblock and Cams ...$4000
Paxton A/A IC ...................$1500
MPH Boost Pipe ................$200
X Pipe and Catback ..........$750
JBA LT Headers ................$800
Gears ...............................$200
Cobra Tank and Pumps ....$1000
8 Rib Kit with Pulley .........$675
SCT Tuner ........................$300
Installation of parts .........$2800
Dyno Tunes .............. ......$800
Running 11s......................Priceless

TOTAL: $17,025

Note: Every thing was bought brand new and this doesn't include tires, rims and stereo upgrades.

Wow Im gonna go cry myself to sleep now.

JEEZZZ! UMMM..........WOW!

Pennywise2 · Jul 18, 2007

I only spent 2K on my old GT after my PI swap and a
few bolt on's.
So far I spent 40K+ on my STI with my turbo kit and supporting mods.
I have done all the labor on my cars since I am a Master Subaru
Technician.

How much is too much?

How Much Have You Spent On Mods?

$0 (Stock) - $999

$1,000 - $4,999

$5,000 - $9,999

$10,000 - $14,999

$15,000+ (You should have just gotten a Vette)

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