Kirk Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 is this the MATT H bashing thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 100k on a supra and ok its a nice one but not 100k nice? dont see how its cost that much. mine has totted up to 20k now, just keep seeing all these other cars which look lush but not in the same power bracket as the supra tho thats whats keeping my head up! Have you got yours back now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 no... think this is kinda why i started this thread thinking if only i never started and just bought.... never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 o and when i say power bracket that was "predicted" power bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 no... think this is kinda why i started this thread thinking if only i never started and just bought.... never mind Why are they taking so long? it seems like its been in for ages now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 is this the MATT H bashing thread forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Matt H's current car hasnt cost 100k, thats the total hes spent on Supra's in total iirc, The guys had no luck, the first supra was kitted and had plenty spent on it, but was wrecked, then came his next supra which iirc was filled with problems and caught fire at one point, and then thats been built up into a kitted and single supra from stock again, hence the 100k bill. Why does everyone have a dig a Matt H all the time? isnt he just another supra owner who wants to enjoy these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Matt H's current car hasnt cost 100k, thats the total hes spent on Supra's in total iirc, The guys had no luck, the first supra was kitted and had plenty spent on it, but was wrecked, then came his next supra which iirc was filled with problems and caught fire at one point, and then thats been built up into a kitted and single supra from stock again, hence the 100k bill. Why does everyone have a dig a Matt H all the time? isnt he just another supra owner who wants to enjoy these cars. That's spot on bud Good post. Hopefully I'm at the end of the line of problems now that Michel has the care of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Do a lot of you guys who spend BIG money on your cars spend a lot of that on labour for other people to do the work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Do a lot of you guys who spend BIG money on your cars spend a lot of that on labour for other people to do the work? Yes, a lot goes on Labour, but to be honest, I reckon I could have done a better job than most of the traders doing it myself. I wasted loads paying people to correct the mistakes others have made. This includes replacement parts to replace brand new parts that have been scrapped due to bad workmanship. But anyways, enough about my plight. I sleep easy at night. At least I'm lucky enough to be able to do want I have to my car, some people don't get the chance. But after the supra is completely finished. I'll never mod another car again......... maybe Edited September 21, 2009 by Matt H (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Do a lot of you guys who spend BIG money on your cars spend a lot of that on labour for other people to do the work? Ive not spent much on labour, the 40ish ive spent includes the 7k the car cost and about 2k in labour to Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Ive not spent much on labour, the 40ish ive spent includes the 7k the car cost and about 2k in labour to Lee. 40ish is not bad for the spec of your car. I thought it'd be a lot more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Ive not spent much on labour, the 40ish ive spent includes the 7k the car cost and about 2k in labour to Lee. That poor guy is living on bread and water thanks to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I guess the answer comes down to who and what you know, if you just walk into a garage with a handfull of parts and want them fitting, its going to cost you alot for someone else to do the work. Some jobs seem harder than they are and having spent time looking into how things are done, i think i could have done alot more than i did when having work done on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 That poor guy is living on bread and water thanks to you! He does ok, i just paid what was asked, Bit of labour went to Supraloopy as well, respraying a few bits and doing the bonnet vents was about a grand iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 The one thing that came to mind for me the other day was "is it worth spending the amount I would quite happily spend on the Supra when that money could be well on the way to a Murcielago in time". The Supra is going to kick ass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 The one thing that came to mind for me the other day was "is it worth spending the amount I would quite happily spend on the Supra when that money could be well on the way to a Murcielago in time". The Supra is going to kick ass though How much have you spent then? whats the spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 ......and about 2k in labour to Lee. Is that all? Poor bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 How much have you spent then? whats the spec? I've not started yet! What I'm meaning is, as opposed to reflecting, I was thinking ahead! I've been trawling SF to see setups. Been doing alot of reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I've not started yet! What I'm meaning is, as opposed to reflecting, I was thinking ahead! I've been trawling SF to see setups. Been doing alot of reading That reading lark is just so expensive nowadays isn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Is that all? Poor bloke As said i payed what was asked, Whats the right price to pay to fit a single kit/exhaust/fmic/oil cooler/greddy intake/single plate clutch/coilovers/brakes/fuel pump and injectors? Only took him 2 weeks of evenings and weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 That reading lark is just so expensive nowadays isn't it?! If I invest in what I read about, it'll be crippling hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 As said i payed what was asked, Whats the right price to pay to fit a single kit/exhaust/fmic/oil cooler/greddy intake/single plate clutch/coilovers/brakes/fuel pump and injectors? Only took him 2 weeks of evenings and weekends. Only joking mate The reason I asked about paying other people is that I always get the impression people pay a sh!tload to traders for work to be carried out especially with stuff like fitting single kits. I wouldn't argue that you £2k was low at all - seems fair to me as it isn't a colossal amount of work. The time (and money) adds up when people want custom fabrication done rather than just fitting bought components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Only joking mate The reason I asked about paying other people is that I always get the impression people pay a sh!tload to traders for work to be carried out especially with stuff like fitting single kits. I wouldn't argue that you £2k was low at all - seems fair to me as it isn't a colossal amount of work. The time (and money) adds up when people want custom fabrication done rather than just fitting bought components. Yeah i agree, also if you had that lot fitted on different dates im sure it would add up to a lot more, all the parts in one go makes life easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 i lost money on the first one but what i lost in cash i gain in fun and 2 years trouble free motoring, this second one im beginning to wish i had just left it alone instead of taking on such a huge job but im past the point of no return now and the wife will kill me if i dont finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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