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Economy Pt. 2
There should be a comprehensive plan for getting the most enjoyment from your time and money spent as you progress. Doing things in a well planned manner will allow this to be maximized. There are some upgrades that can be planned for a later stage and some that need to be addressed sooner. Doing things in the proper order will allow you to get the most “smiles per dollar” out of each step.
There are times that going in incrementally smaller steps can’t be avoided. There are sources for used parts. The price difference can be substantial for pre used parts. This should be considered when opting for intermediate upgrades, since these parts will eventually be sold by you.
Things to keep in mind.
Try to think in broad terms when choosing upgrades. Make sure that component compatibility is considered. Try to avoid making several small steps if you can accomplish the results in one step without compatibility issues. Good examples of this are fuel system upgrades. Injectors and pumps can be upgraded from stock to a very increased level without the cost of several smaller incremental changes.
Tire and wheel packages. If you race your car as most of us do. You will want a pair of tires on wheels to use for this. You have many options prior to buying. Once you decide you are committed to that wheel style since there may be more than one additional pair of wheels & tires for different applications. The cost of these will add up quick. Just one pair of racing tires on wheels can mean matching the 4 on the car or not. This is a definite consideration. Sometimes a pair or whole set of 4 can be purchased used from various sources.
There is a formula or recipe for the basics that every one of our toys should have as a starting point. The cost of this can be substantial if the general condition of the car needs to be improved prior to upgrading. This starting point is therefore part of the initial cost of the car. Sometimes an inexpensive car may need quite a bit of preliminary work.
Some of us may be lucky enough to have purchased our toy from an enthusiast that had the basic general condition good as well as some good quality upgrades done properly.
Being a member of a club has it’s benefits. Two big ones are the advice and the parts. There are many sources for parts both new and used. There are some that are better than others. There are some that should be done in the proper sequence. The greater benefit of club membership is the aforementioned advice. Be careful when considering advice. There are those who have their own agenda. Sometimes this can be innocent but incorrect advice. This can be based on assumptions and empirical evidence. Others may be more sinister and devious. Consider the source and the motivation prior to taking advice seriously.
There are some among us that have been known to say “IF I had all the 1/10ths that I bought and paid for I would have a fast car! These people are not kidding. Be careful with your resources. Unless you have a great deal of disposable wealth, you will run out of money prior to running out of things to spend it on!
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