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Penny pinching? I've had my car two weeks and I've already spent $2k on upgrades (which I've installed myself). About another $20k to go...
And if you keep up the attitude you've shown us so far, I predict all the rest of your upgrades will likewise be done all by yourself. For many years to come.
If you would have bothered to study this forum and the De Tomaso Family just a bit before jumping in like you have, you would have figured out we are all friends here, with different ideas on how to build our cars, how to pay for them, how to use them. Some have more money in their garages than others have in their homes. For some, the Pantera is just one in their stable, for others like me, it is the ulitmate fulfillment of a thirty year old dream; never to be sold or replaced with anything else.
BUT what we all have in common is a love for a thirty-five year old, rust prone Italian Hot Rod known as a Pantera. The most beautiful, perfect little half breed of an exotic mid-engined true GT sports car to have ever come down a road.
Many Panteras are owned by the 'Lone Wolf' type of guy - perhaps this is you? Not into clubs or shows, turning all the wrenches by himself and living in his own little Pantera cocoon. They are missing out on the best part of Pantera ownership - the Family.
Danny, you haven't hesitated to ask us for advice - which we have given, by the way - yet you haven't returned much about yourself or your car - except to slam other's views, cop an attitude and maintain an illogical desire for excessive anonymity.
In short, you haven't behaved as a new friend of the Family, yet you sure do think we are the ones to come to when seeking advice.
You only get one chance at a first impression. Unless you quickly figure things out about this Forum and the De Tomaso Family, the impression you've presented so far won't serve you very well at all.
My 2¢
Larry
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