# Waste of time and $. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 28, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253 "2008-10-28T21:14:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/141 "2008-11-12T10:36:15Z")
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**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/142 "2008-11-12T10:38:31Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Bull shit…you were swapping bottles out at the track… Definitely was SC only for his best times. There are tons of people (who actually know him, know the car and have worked on/around it) who can verify it. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2008, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/143 "2008-11-12T12:25:18Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > Yes in emails I ask him what I should do to it, really he is telling me what he wants his own car to look like. So the color he said is black. That’s easy enough. He even sends me links to the wheels he thinks I can use. He is my best friend and he never really had the $ to build a car the way he wanted it, so I figure to thank him for serving his county ill build one of his dream cars. We are going to pick him up in the car from the airport with a big bow on it. Maybe get the news involved. That’s pretty damn awesome. :tup: for that. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2008, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/144 "2008-11-13T06:00:26Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > Ok got the engine and rear all done, didnt bother putting my new tail lights in yet because car needs a full paint job, so far i got 1 quoat for 2 grand. Anyone else interested in paint let me know. I want a show quality job so i thought 2 g’s sounded great for what i want. Only thing left after paint is install the new exhaust tail lights and wheels. Then the car is going to be given to my friend when he gets back from iraq. Thank god he cant get on this site in iraq. He has no clue what im doing for him so any help on this car is apreciated. we bought it before he left, he thinks its my new proj. He will be stoaked! Here is the car as it sits in my driveway today. I like it. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2008, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/145 "2008-11-14T06:06:42Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > He is my best friend and he never really had the $ to build a car the way he wanted it, so I figure to thank him for serving his county ill build one of his dream cars. We are going to pick him up in the car from the airport with a big bow on it. Maybe get the news involved. :tup: That is so awesome. I hope he enjoys it as much as I’m sure you enjoy building it for him and surprising him with it. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/146 "2008-11-22T08:29:36Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/147 "2008-11-22T08:33:20Z")
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**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/148 "2008-11-22T08:56:59Z")
:tup: 2x Looks nice, might want to replace that exhaust clamp with a band clamp… Bottoming out might want to grab those bolts and pull. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/149 "2008-11-22T09:16:56Z")
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**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/150 "2009-01-26T12:40:33Z")
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**Author:** ![bigwoode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigwoode/32/5175_2.png) [@bigwoode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bigwoode)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/151 "2009-01-26T12:51:01Z")
Awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/152 "2009-01-26T12:55:08Z")
Cant wait to see the paint. Those OBDI trans-ams look so hot all dressed up. Those new taillights will change that rear drastically. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/153 "2009-01-26T13:08:09Z")
> [@Gus](#): > > Cant wait to see the paint. Those OBDI trans-ams look so hot all dressed up. Those new taillights will change that rear drastically. I hope the dam things cost so much money lol. Everyone who donated to the cause will be on a custom painted dedication under the hood also. There are allot of names and businesses associated with this build. April is the date he comes home, i hope its done in time. ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/154 "2009-01-26T13:11:17Z")
I just read through some of this… what your doing is amazing :tup::tup::tup: im sure he will love the car, i cant even imagine comming home to that. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/155 "2009-01-26T13:12:29Z")
All I can say is that is titie fucking awesome. ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/156 "2009-01-26T13:15:30Z")
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**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/157 "2009-01-26T13:17:23Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > Im glad to have carubba helping out greatly with this, also tuns of family and friends donated $ which was awsome. Ill have pics of his reaction and a video when he views the car for the first time at the airport when we pick him up. All i can say is Rich is going to faint when he sees this car. Now if i can find a nice set of wheels. what kind do you have in mind? c5’s always look hot on TA’s… ask me how i know 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![nelstoys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@nelstoys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nelstoys)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/158 "2009-01-26T14:14:22Z")
[O.Z. Raffaello III](http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=RA91075G25XLP&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Raffaello+III&wheelFinish=Polished+w%2FClearcoat&showRear=yes&selectedRear=RA91580G49XLP&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Firebird+Formula&autoYear=1993&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand)’s ---
**Author:** ![Bsp\_TC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bsp_tc/32/4998_2.png) [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/159 "2009-01-26T15:08:01Z")
I hope he likes pin strips as much as you do ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253/160 "2009-01-26T15:54:33Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > [O.Z. Raffaello III](http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=RA91075G25XLP&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Raffaello+III&wheelFinish=Polished+w%2FClearcoat&showRear=yes&selectedRear=RA91580G49XLP&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Firebird+Formula&autoYear=1993&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand)’s $4000 for those wheels, nah. Get some Billet Specialties 🙂 Nate was saying that we got to go cruising with it when he comes back. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/waste-of-time-and/57253.md?page=9)