Ditto on that sentiment I'm of the mind set that just because there's an aftermarket part out there for my car, that doesn't mean I need to buy it and put it on there. IMO there's a line that shouldn't be crossed in order to keep from turning a great looking car into a mockery of itself. Know when to say when

 

Exactly, no need to make a car look like it's trying out for the SEMA show. Us with the 05's have had a little time to get things 'right' over those just bringing home their 08's. Don't get me wrong though... if I had a few thousand extra dollars sitting around, I would be tempted to talk to Mr Saleen about a new, ahem, indction system.

 

very def put the woh in my go .. iv`e got three toys and used to drive all three in various cruise laps every weekend .. mostly thru southern tenn as there never is any law about .. but this year iv`e not made one trip .. i just go thru new market and hazel green and hit a few of my fav burnout spots .. i can easily burn up 150$ in gas if i still cruised like i used to

 

There's always something to delay mods in our lives, and life is too short. I'm pressing on with my SC install next month.

 

the economy hasnt put the brakes on my mods, the trying to save to buy a house factor put the brakes on my mods.

 

Thank God I was done!

 

all 3 cars are close to being complete, waiting and watching the bottom line until I can get a new tune, am starting to think more cautiously, maybe the bailout bill will makes some things get better and we all get more money. LOL

 

+ 1 (kinda)...

Trying to rebuild "everything" after fire destroyed our house last October has been a major PITA. But, after waiting months and months and months to finally get some insurance money, one of the first things I did was to replace a lot of my tools, equipment, etc., and get a truck and trailer. I also put some money into the car (rebuilt the engine, plus new injectors, fuel pumps, air intake, wheels/tires, suspension, etc.), so I could turn up the wick on the car a little bit. After over 10 months, we could finally hit the local tracks again. It feels sooooo good!





So this is how we roll now!

 

Good for you and Donna!!!!!!!!!!! I am glad you guys are back to doing what you like so much.
Scott

 

Thanks Scott!

And with a little luck, we hope to be breaking ground on the new house in a few weeks! That will be exciting too. Can't believe its been almost a year already.

 

Did anyone notice that cars sales were below 1 million units (per month) for the first time in 15 years? Even Toyota has a 32% drop (well deserved - the local dealers hers are a little arogant (sp?))

 

It was in todays news that car sales are down because Loans are harder to get at this time. Yet Dealers are still trying to F the customer out of their money. How can they ask for mark ups with lower sales numbers?

 

Hey Don! Haven't seen you post in a while and was wondering about you. I saw the news clip w/ your house and still remember it. Glad things are getting better for you!

 

Please don't stereotype. Just to survive and clear out inventory, dealers are giving away deals like never before. And the manufacturers are giving away huge rebates! This is certainly a buyer's market in these desperate times!

For example, the dealership I work at has all remaining new 2008 Fords, Lincolns, and Mercurys priced below invoice: ALL OF THEM. Many are priced many hundreds below invoice, some a couple thousand below invoice. Even our new 2009's are topped out at $500 over invoice (still way below MSRP). We have just 4 exceptions here: GT500's and Bullitts are MSRP. Hybrids and MKS's are $1,500 over invoice (which is still comfortably below MSRP).

 

True that! I've been cutting prices on my blower kits trying to get them sold, I'm basically only turning a profit on the install cost, it's a tough economy we've got here.... especially with a high ticket item like a blower!

 

Thanks! We're pretty glad, too!

 

Ok, now i'm really jealous!! My favorite car and truck!!!! Glad your doing so we'll Don








The sonicblue and black truck!! Can't have it any other way

 

I bought that truck for my wife a couple months ago... 2005 F250 turbo diesel, Harley Davidson. It's freakin' nice!! And even though it was for her, it just happens to work great as a tow vehicle, too.

 

Yeah Don's got that car dialed in pretty good. Did anyone notice the air under the front tires during the launch?

 

Lucky Gal!!! I was lookin at one at the dealship a few weeks ago. Black harley minus the lift I can't handle that payment right now but once I pay off the stang and my wifes car ima sale my little chevy and get me one of those!!!