How much money did you put into mods?

[2003 Cobra]

Today I calculated my mods and figured that I have almost $3,000.00 into mods alone. I can't see that much but the money is in there. From an investment point of view, this car sucks. What a sinkhole; however, every time I drive the car, I forget how much money I put into the car and just enjoy the ride!!

 

[2F2F]

> From an investment point of view, this car sucks.

How could a depreciating asset be considered an investment...? That said, about $3,000.00 in parts, installation costs, car care products, maintenance and tools. More or less. Every time I drive the car, I forget how much money I put into the car and start thinking about my next mod!!

 

[slythetove]

Close to $3500 including the chrome wheels.

Must... stop ... modding.

For a while anyway.

 

[rfat16]

I will take your sinkhole off your hands if you would like

 

[DaveSVT03]

$35 for a filter ~ 15 to 20 Hp.

$180 for subframes

$35 for bullit shift ring

$200 for radar detector

Time spent with big $hit eating grin .... priceless

 

[byevette]

Originally posted by 2003 Cobra
Today I calculated my mods and figured that I have almost $3,000.00 into mods alone. I can't see that much but the money is in there. From an investment point of view, this car sucks. What a sinkhole; however, every time I drive the car, I forget how much money I put into the car and just enjoy the ride!!

So what are you mods exactally?

:beer:

 

[2003 Cobra]

About $1,000.00 FR-500 catback and Magnaflow X with cats
$200.00 Steeda tri-ax
$425.00 Powerstop cross-drilled rotors
$275.00 Autometer gauges and A-pillar
$40.00 Raybestos rear brake pads
$160.00 K&N conical filter
$35.00 SVT grille emblem
$90.00 Kenny Brown subframe connectors
$100.00 labor to install subs
$22.00 Fumoto oil drain valve
$350.00 Centerforce clutch
$225.00 Autopower roll bar

Oops, I forgot to add these items,
$49.00 Steeda quick release quadrant
$30.00 UPR firewall adjuster

 

[jhwalker]

K&N filter $49
Griggs Racing subframe Connectors $80
installation $100
Custom 2.5 in Cat Back with MagnaFlows
and Stainless Steel tips $500

Call it $750 total

More to come soon, mostly handling stuff (first)
JW

 

[SVTyballz]

Alot. Thanks for depressing me. Now I have to go drive my money real real fast........hehehehe

gary

 

[03DOHC]

About $1000. Magnaflow catted x-pipe, cat-back and K&N.

 

[byevette]

Originally posted by 03DOHC
About $1000. Magnaflow catted x-pipe, cat-back and K&N.

Same mods as well, but $780:??:

:beer:

 

[03DOHC]

Oh, I forgot the shocks.

 

[byevette]

Makes more sense now...did you do the install yourself?

I see a lot of people seem to be getting screwed by the mechanic\shops for the install price.

I have the benefit\good fortune of "mikestoyz" to help with the installation.

:beer:

 

[OverToad]

(Are we including tax?)

WheelHop kit=475
Platinum tint and Viper alarm=325
Silver Snake on Black floor mats=free (Christmas is king ;-) )
Bassani catback x-pipe=1200 including installation
DC CAI=150
Diablo chip=359
Two pulley's=169
black-to-silver reflective COBRA lettering=70

TOTAL=ROUGHLY 2750

Chip and pulley haven't been installed yet. DC CAI is getting a facelift, compliments of Demolet Motorsport. Even though it won't be true, it'll feel like a free 75rhp when it's all said and done ;-)

 

[08snake]

Originally posted by 2003 Cobra
About $1,000.00 FR-500 catback and Magnaflow X with cats
$200.00 Steeda tri-ax
$425.00 Powerstop cross-drilled rotors
$275.00 Autometer gauges and A-pillar
$40.00 Raybestos rear brake pads
$160.00 K&N conical filter
$35.00 SVT grille emblem
$90.00 Kenny Brown subframe connectors
$100.00 labor to install subs
$22.00 Fumoto oil drain valve
$350.00 Centerforce clutch
$225.00 Autopower roll bar

Oops, I forgot to add these items,
$49.00 Steeda quick release quadrant
$30.00 UPR firewall adjuster

What guages did you add. I notice no power adding mods with exception of the exhaust. Maybe thats why you think it sucks.
$425 - exhuast mods(custom 3" O/r H-pipe and catbk/flows)
$100 - 2.80 pulley
$350 - Diablo chip
$200 - UPR CAI
$40 - Belt
$1115 total------------125rwhp/150rwtq added. I don't think it sucks!

 

[DD2000GT]

DenseCharger CAI - $150
MagnaFlow Catback and X-Pipe - $720
MagnaFlow install - $100
Pro 5.0 - $150
MGW Handle - $35
New rear end - Free, under warranty

Total - $1,155

Car now has improved throttle response, better positive shift, MUCH better exhaust sound - oh, and I guess the roughly 63 additional HPs aren't bad either. :-D That is all I am going to do, not bad considering I spent about $4k total to get my GT to acceptable levels - and it still needs shocks and struts! I would not call this car a money pit.

 

[blown03cobra]

Originally posted by byevette
Same mods as well, but $780:??:

:beer:

$720.** :beer:

 

[ho779]

k+n = $50

 

[Jon]

Bassani exhaust $1600 (yes, I did not install myself)
Billet flow throttle body $700
95mm MAF W/K&N $260
SFPH 3.2/3.4 DUB kit $219
MGW/MOMO shift hndl $115
Afterburner-eFPC $300 (not tested)

Look on boss' face as I fly past his Ferrari 355.....priceless

 

[SoCalBlk03]

Headers/ H-pipe $1150
Catback $389
TB $359
CAI/ Plugs $175
Shifter $35
Nitto's (2 sets) $808
SC port job Free

Labor costs for above: Free
Total cost: $2916