financial tally on our cars

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Of course you won't recoup your expenditures, none of us will. It's called
"a labor of love".
Scirocco owners are kinda' like non-profit organizations....
(even your Mopar's will never be worth what you have in 'em...Heh, heh,
ESPECIALLY your Mopars!)

Larry  (I'm still interested...)

> Here's my calculations- most of the non-engine work was done by my
> personal mechanic and myself at a greatly reduced cost. All the engine
> work has been Re-done by Momentum's crew, because I know their
> reputation and willingness to stand behind their finished product.
>
> Engine: 250
>
> Transmission: 1200 (inc. quaiffe and final drive 0f .72)
>
> Paint: 1500 (thats minus 1000 for a year of use)
>
> Front spoiler: 300 (perfect match to paint)
>
> Wheels/ tires: 1300
>
> Stereo: Kenwood excelon MP3 700
>
> speakers: Polk momo series 6.5's seperates (600) Boston acoustic up
> front 125
>
> Alpine 4 channel:    250
>
> Boston competiton 10 sub boxed: 125
>
> Machinist work: 4000
>
> Engine components 4000 (easily) includes items like 90 amp alt, sds
> digital fuel mngmnt, Badger tb setup, cams, arp fastners, etc etc. This
> is a LONG list of niggly parts.
>
> Install by Momentum for assurance of perfect harmony throughout (2500)
>
>
> 16V disc brake upgrade to rear: 250
>
> Car itself prior to work: 900
> Came completely rust free with a substantial undercoating in place
> (still) and a pristine 81s interior w/ black dash, black bolstered seats
> in the grey fade stripes that still could pass for modern, nice white
> headliner intact, etc.
>
> HR 16V sport springs plus A-arm replacements: 500
>
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> Sacks sport Clutch: 250
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> WOW, Ive spent 18,750 in three years (most of it in the last 6 months)
> on this car!     And ive done nothing to the interior yet.
>
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> There is NO way i'd recoup that from it's sale.  Maybe I should have
> just bought an S2000.
>
> :^)
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> Larry wrote:
>
>  > Mike-
>  >   I'm still interested...
>  >
>  > Larry
>  >
>  >
>  >>I doubt anyone would pay what ive spent.  I have used only top quality
>  >>components with the goal of Longevity and driveability in mind. Most of
>  >>the tuners out there are taking shortcuts to get their power- they are
>  >>also complaining about cronic issues with the car as a result.
>  >>
>  >>I painted this baby European yellow, with two black "teeth" that follow
>  >>the hood cowl for accent, so it looks SWEEET to boot.  The paint alone
>  >>cost 3500.
>  >>
>  >>When she's done I'll do a write up on Andre's site.
>  >>
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