The real costs of a slick ride

What would y'all say you've spent on your babies? Time, money, blood sweat tears? How much does planning effect the final cost? How do you really KNOW what it should be when it's done?

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I have spent as much or more $$$ than probably any car on here. I have done so many high dollar items over that it makes me feel ill sometimes.

First and foremost when you are doing a total job have a PLAN.....example of my car's rear suspension.
1- superstock springs/inboard kit then
2- triangulated 4 bar then
3- finally a custom triangulated chromoly 4 link.

Dont get me started on the motor or brake do-overs. Im just glad I have a decent job that is not really affected by the economy.