Prices are on the rise......

[key01]

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[Stymee]

I had heart valve replacement last June.

You are correct, every day is a blessing. Enjoy it as best you can

Wishing u the best

 

[Demonic]

and PP0001 even bid on it lol.

I can see why the infotainment and AC is desirable - the cars are so ridiculous, it’s just cool to have the added features. I don’t think as many are appreciating the stripper concept that has been popular with other brands - yet. I think it’s awesome that they produced them and there will be a day when people all of a sudden get it.

I looked into a way to get the R radio cover but it required a whole control panel section.

Consider however there are also those of us who are hardcore into stripped down versions of a car, such as myself, who still wouldn't prefer a base R. Back in 2017 when I bought my R I passed on a couple base R's selling for less, and one of my first posts on this forum was actually asking what would be involved in adding a radio to a base car. The frustration comes from the fact that the GT350 and even the R is heavier than I'd like to see in a track focused car. To take a 3600+ pound car and decide you're going to strip it down by removing the radio and AC just doesn't make sense to me. If we're talking an F40, then yes I'd want the stripped down, no door panels with just a pull wire, inoperable window with the lexan slider, and race seats in full teeth rattling glory. If someone offered me an even trade for a base R today I'd still decline. There are plenty of manufacturers that have achieved real chassis weight loss aside from just not installing your AC compressor and radio head. Furthermore, I like being able to enjoy my cars with other people, and I'm not about to tell a passenger that they're sweating and can't turn the radio on because it makes the car rarer.

 

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[Inthehighdesert]

Cool video. Back in 87 when I was 19 I was deciding between a new 87Gt and a 87GN. I bought the Gt. To this day I would love to have a GN, or obviously a GNx. Thanks for posting.

 

[Tomster]

Consider however there are also those of us who are hardcore into stripped down versions of a car, such as myself, who still wouldn't prefer a base R. Back in 2017 when I bought my R I passed on a couple base R's selling for less, and one of my first posts on this forum was actually asking what would be involved in adding a radio to a base car. The frustration comes from the fact that the GT350 and even the R is heavier than I'd like to see in a track focused car. To take a 3600+ pound car and decide you're going to strip it down by removing the radio and AC just doesn't make sense to me. If we're talking an F40, then yes I'd want the stripped down, no door panels with just a pull wire, inoperable window with the lexan slider, and race seats in full teeth rattling glory. If someone offered me an even trade for a base R today I'd still decline. There are plenty of manufacturers that have achieved real chassis weight loss aside from just not installing your AC compressor and radio head. Furthermore, I like being able to enjoy my cars with other people, and I'm not about to tell a passenger that they're sweating and can't turn the radio on because it makes the car rarer.

That's why you buy another one that has the radio and the AC....

 

[DrumReaper]

Cool video. Back in 87 when I was 19 I was deciding between a new 87Gt and a 87GN. I bought the Gt. To this day I would love to have a GN, or obviously a GNx. Thanks for posting.

Saw a neighbor who hopped up his GN only to crash into a creek and get killed in ‘88. I have always appreciated that GN/GNX/Cyclone offering as formidable beasts. They definitely were not my grandfather’s Buick.

$150k for a 700-mile HEPR is great to hear.

 

[Stymee]

Bought my GN in 2000, it had 30k miles on it and it was 1 owner. i should've never sold it

I paid $8200 for it

 

[Inthehighdesert]

I’d regret that to. Lol. But hindsight is always 20-20.

Bought my GN in 2000, it had 30k miles on it and it was 1 owner. i should've never sold it

I paid $8200 for it

 

[TonyNJ]

I’d regret that to. Lol. But hindsight is always 20-20.

@Inthehighdesert do all the R's come with red calipers and the 350s black? Are they the same brakes with just a different color? Looking at 350s but like the red calipers. Is that a an option like the Mach 1? I ask you because you have both.

 

[TonyNJ]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Former multiple GNX owner here. It's hard to hold on to a car for 30+ years. It can be a lot of work. But yea, GNXs are awesome and were the best at the time.

 

[Inthehighdesert]

They do. Painting or powder coating them isn’t a big deal depending on your skill level. I haven’t looked in to the Mach 1’s and the specifics regarding brake calipers. Here’s a pic of my rapid red’s calipers I did in the rapid red tri coat.

@Inthehighdesert do all the R's come with red calipers and the 350s black? Are they the same brakes with just a different color? Looking at 350s but like the red calipers. Is that a an option like the Mach 1? I ask you because you have both.

 

[Tomster]

They do. Painting or powder coating them isn’t a big deal depending on your skill level. I haven’t looked in to the Mach 1’s and the specifics regarding brake calipers. Here’s a pic of my rapid red’s calipers I did in the rapid red tri coat.

I like your style.

 

[TonyNJ]

They do. Painting or powder coating them isn’t a big deal depending on your skill level. I haven’t looked in to the Mach 1’s and the specifics regarding brake calipers. Here’s a pic of my rapid red’s calipers I did in the rapid red tri coat.

Nice. I'm familiar with painting calipers. I was just more interested in knowing if they're the same brakes (size/pistons) and if they're just a different color for the different car.

Btw, the terrain near your place is awesome.

 

[Tomster]

Nice. I'm familiar with painting calipers. I was just more interested in knowing if they're the same brakes (size/pistons) and if they're just a different color for the different car.

Btw, the terrain near your place is awesome.

Calipers are the same.

I would say his place is more impressive than the terrain.

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