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...which will only be surpassed in sadness the day The Beast is actually sold...
My dream would be to keep it and add the QM600 cam and ARE dry sump kit I had brought over, but alas, it was not to be.
If it doesn't sell with the Brembo and Penskes on it, I will change it back to stock and sell them separately, but I thought I would try an ad as it is for a short while first.
Never fear though, like Bond, I will return (eventually) in the Man In The ZR1...
...which will only be surpassed in sadness the day The Beast is actually sold...
My dream would be to keep it and add the QM600 cam and ARE dry sump kit I had brought over, but alas, it was not to be.
If it doesn't sell with the Brembo and Penskes on it, I will change it back to stock and sell them separately, but I thought I would try an ad as it is for a short while first.
Never fear though, like Bond, I will return (eventually) in the Man In The ZR1...
Ahh yes! So there is, I forgot. Hope your Mrs is doing okay, I guess she is cursing the heat we've been having recently. Best wishes for you and your new arrival to be.
How is she getting on with her Abarth? Pleased?
Just checked the dates for Goodwood and you're right - it's the 7th of June. Thanks for telling me, would have had a wasted journey this Sunday!
"Supercar Sunday – the Ultimate Performance Machines’ Attracting: Mouth-watering (and mostly mid-engined!) ultimate performance cars and exotic superbikes, plus aerobatic aircraft - Sunday the June 2009".
You at the Fairmile tomorrow?
How is she getting on with her Abarth? Pleased?
Just checked the dates for Goodwood and you're right - it's the 7th of June. Thanks for telling me, would have had a wasted journey this Sunday!
"Supercar Sunday – the Ultimate Performance Machines’ Attracting: Mouth-watering (and mostly mid-engined!) ultimate performance cars and exotic superbikes, plus aerobatic aircraft - Sunday the June 2009".
You at the Fairmile tomorrow?
Edited by G4HKS on Monday 25th May 20:03
David Good news!!! At 50k the same as a new one , And almost a 3 year old car I am sure it will still be with you for a while!!
Good luck with the sale David, I know from experience that money spent modifying does not increase the value, especially when it comes to Corvettes!
As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
vetteheadracer said:
Good luck with the sale David, I know from experience that money spent modifying does not increase the value, especially when it comes to Corvettes!
As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
I know Nigel, hence the rather last minute nature of my ad. It's been booked in to be turned back to stock for ages, but I suddenly thought it wouldn't hurt to see if there is a European buyer out there who wanted a car with my very expensive parts already on it.As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
James, whatever it sells for is going straight into the ZR1 fund...
Well I'll look forward to reading about the zr1 on autojournals. I'll never forget the first time I "saw" your car...it was in evo car of the year 06 and was the inspiration which led to a black z06 in my garage a year later!
Hope the micra gives you good service in the mean time!
Actually I can't slag too much....I used to own one of the uk middlehurst r34 gtr vspecs in bright yellow! Great car was bought by a neighbour of mine new and I bought it from him. Intend to get a spin in the new one soon to see what I think!
Best of luck with the sale!
Hope the micra gives you good service in the mean time!
Actually I can't slag too much....I used to own one of the uk middlehurst r34 gtr vspecs in bright yellow! Great car was bought by a neighbour of mine new and I bought it from him. Intend to get a spin in the new one soon to see what I think!
Best of luck with the sale!
Godzilla said:
vetteheadracer said:
Good luck with the sale David, I know from experience that money spent modifying does not increase the value, especially when it comes to Corvettes!
As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
I know Nigel, hence the rather last minute nature of my ad. It's been booked in to be turned back to stock for ages, but I suddenly thought it wouldn't hurt to see if there is a European buyer out there who wanted a car with my very expensive parts already on it.As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
James, whatever it sells for is going straight into the ZR1 fund...
Gixer said:
Godzilla said:
vetteheadracer said:
Good luck with the sale David, I know from experience that money spent modifying does not increase the value, especially when it comes to Corvettes!
As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
I know Nigel, hence the rather last minute nature of my ad. It's been booked in to be turned back to stock for ages, but I suddenly thought it wouldn't hurt to see if there is a European buyer out there who wanted a car with my very expensive parts already on it.As you say it is probably more cost effective to put the car back to stock and try selling the upgrade parts.
Either way I hope you can get rid of it and buy yourself I nice new pram
James, whatever it sells for is going straight into the ZR1 fund...
Car is going in today to have the mods taken off, ad is coming down and will go back up when the car is stock.
One benefit of putting it back to stock is I can do a fair back-to-back comparison with my R35 GT-R.
With my suspension and brake mods on the Z06, there was never any doubt which one I preferred, and even in stock guise, I predict I will always find the Vette the more engaging and entertaining car...
Edited by Godzilla on Wednesday 27th May 09:21
Godzilla! - I'm sorry you are selling the Black Beast - The GTR is a fine motor but I just know you are going to miss the Z06 when you sell it - sure you'll be sad
I have to say big respect to you for what you have done with the Vette - surely the most famous Z06 in the land!
Much like 'Irish Boy' I too enjoyed reading the EVO articles about your car, and for sure these were instrumental in my taking the final plunge into Z06 ownership - GM should have paid you commission
The fantastic and exciting thing about the Z06 is that the average owner can modify it in ways that offer genuine improvements over the standard fare - in the world of supercars that is a rare opportunity.
The standard car has great potential does indeed need modifying to enable it to realise that potential- the mods you have on the Beast are top class and surely of interest to those potential enthusiast purchasers who know about the Z06 and are intending to buy one and use it in the manner appropriate to it design.
So you fancy forced induction and the ZR1? - well if the z06 lingers in your stable as a consequence of these 'credit chunch' days and their effect on the market, you could always keep it, build the motor with some forged pistons , buy APS twin turbo kit - and do an easy 700bhp or even 1000bhp if you want!!
Thing is you will save yourself £50k into the bargin as well.
Good luck with the GTR and the sale of the Black Beast
I have to say big respect to you for what you have done with the Vette - surely the most famous Z06 in the land!
Much like 'Irish Boy' I too enjoyed reading the EVO articles about your car, and for sure these were instrumental in my taking the final plunge into Z06 ownership - GM should have paid you commission
The fantastic and exciting thing about the Z06 is that the average owner can modify it in ways that offer genuine improvements over the standard fare - in the world of supercars that is a rare opportunity.
The standard car has great potential does indeed need modifying to enable it to realise that potential- the mods you have on the Beast are top class and surely of interest to those potential enthusiast purchasers who know about the Z06 and are intending to buy one and use it in the manner appropriate to it design.
So you fancy forced induction and the ZR1? - well if the z06 lingers in your stable as a consequence of these 'credit chunch' days and their effect on the market, you could always keep it, build the motor with some forged pistons , buy APS twin turbo kit - and do an easy 700bhp or even 1000bhp if you want!!
Thing is you will save yourself £50k into the bargin as well.
Good luck with the GTR and the sale of the Black Beast
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