The $64,000 Question

"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury)
02/23/2018 at 14:53 • Filed to: None

Really? That much for a seriously half-assed, fried Lamborghini? And it’s not like it can easily be reverted back to stock because of the (alleged) internal engine modifications, which I assume are partially to lower the compression ratio and make it more boost-friendly (and strengthen it as well).

Looking at this rolling disaster makes me think that even if I had the money for some crazy car modifications I wouldn’t necessarily want to do them, assuming that this level of ‘workmanship’ is par for the course. Looking at this and then looking at something like Project Binky tells me that there are a wide range of tuners/fabricators out there. Like anything, I guess it’s a matter of looking at past work and talking to customers and not just believing a bunch of hype when wild figures (good for 1,600 HP!) are tossed around. It’ll be the best, the most glorious, unlike anything that’s been seen before - trust me! Yeah, uh huh, sure thing buddy.

This series will make for an interesting tale, that’s for sure...

DISCUSSION (19)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 15:22

In the UK you can get a relatively clean, stock Gallardo for Ł65k ish, which with current exchange rates isnt much more than $65k. Id pay the extra to avoid the littany of issues that car has. EDIT: I was incorrect exchange rates are much stronger than I thought, either way, still worth paying for an example that isn’t trashed.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201802103617194

Future next gen S2000 owner > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 15:29

He is going to mess that car up. Someone will have to help him fix it behind the scenes, a real mechanic directing him.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Future next gen S2000 owner
02/23/2018 at 15:37

It can’t get much worse, can it?

Yeah, I expect lots of outside help on this one. Too many hinky things going on here; it’s not like his usual projects where he brings neglected vehicles back to stock condition. In this case I’d say to either go stock or go crazy - there is no middle ground.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 15:45

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I hope so. Would make for better videos.

djmt1 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
02/23/2018 at 15:47

See for Ł20,000 less, I’d much rather have a V10 R8.

TahoeSTi > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 15:48

LSx Swap it?

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 15:53

It really seems like way too much hassle for that kind of money. When he has to start buying parts, it’s going to get expensive. Looks like decent, non botched up ones go for 90k plus, so not too much breathing room to keep it a value. Should be interesting.

Vicente Esteve > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 15:57

When I first saw it was a Gallardo I though: “Nice find, he sure must have found a decent one at a solid price.”

Then as he started telling the story of the car I changed my mind immediately. My first step would be to strip out every single part of the twin turbo kit, anything not stock and try to save whats left of a salvaged titled Lamborghini.

My bird IS the word > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 16:22

Modified supercars are dumb. There, I said it.

You can push a street car because there is some slop, they are overbuilt on purpose.

This is like tuning an already-tuned race car.

MonkeePuzzle > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 16:38

the real question is: is it worth $65k in youtube views?

because a working gallardo wouldnt be very interesting, but this one has everyone all a chatter

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > djmt1
02/23/2018 at 17:29

I like the way you think.

Urambo Tauro > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
02/23/2018 at 19:04

He sure seems to have been doing a lot of homework. The videos play as if he’s going over it for the first time, but he also seems to have already looked up pricing on certain items, and have a sense of how to get to things. I’m kind of surprised to say this, but I actually have faith that he won’t go too far in over his head.

AdverseMartyr > My bird IS the word
02/23/2018 at 20:17

But, but... Fast’n’loud did it. That means it’s ok, right.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
02/23/2018 at 20:24

65K pounds is $@91k

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Urambo Tauro
02/23/2018 at 20:42

The next question is whether all of these mods will increase or decrease the value.

My bird IS the word > AdverseMartyr
02/23/2018 at 20:46

There is no such thing as reality tv

AdverseMartyr > My bird IS the word
02/24/2018 at 00:47

I suppose next you’ll say Street Outlaws was scripted and everything took place on closed roads in private subdivisions where the roads were almost drag strips. ;)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
02/24/2018 at 03:16

Yeah I was waaay off.

My bird IS the word > AdverseMartyr
02/24/2018 at 12:16

They even have to fake those home buying shows on hgtv. when I found that out I was like, seriously? There are so many people actually doing that!