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Originally posted by vettestr
Jason,
How long was that before you had to build your own and whos car were you in ? Do you have a target date for your new Spec Racer or is the new house driving that train for right now>
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As you know I bought my first one already built. After about 6 months I started thinking about the idea of building my own. After tinkering with the frist one, I knew I could do it so about 1 1/2 years I made the bold move.
Since we haven't sold our old house it is driving the delay 100%. I would have been done by now if we hadn't bought our current place. But the idea of being able to own 3 +acres with a block home on it took priority. I took the risk and now my Cobra fund slowly disappearing each month I have to make two mortgage payments. We fired the first realtor and went with a new one. HOPEFULLY we will only have to make one more on the old place.
Interesting though, as I was delayed I had plenty of time to stare at Spec Racer and I have made up my mind to do it right the first time around. Meaning I will ahve the engine I want, tranny ect. If I have to wait to complete it because the funds are limited, then I will. The money I am using was the last thing my dad gave me and he always said, "Son if you are are going to do something, do it right the first time." The day the Spec Racer starts and it rolls out in all its primered glory, it will sound as I wanted it to and have the HP I want it to have (give or take 10 or so).
However one problem because of the move, I had an addional $5k to spend on the motor and tranny, now I will be lucky to have $1K.....bummer but oh well, I am still young and have plenty of time to make it up again.
Once things get in order and we are able to get a shed ect and clear room in our garage, the good thing is I will be able to basically get the car set up short ofdropping the motor and tranny in.