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Hey all, Me: My name is Mike. I work at a local advertising agency by day, and by night I'm an obsessive car geek. I moved to Columbus almost exactly a year ago by way of Dayton (originally from Cleveland), and have just now found my way to the local scene. I frequent quite a few other car forums, and find myself addicted to discussing the details of this hobby that consumes so much of my time and energy. I am a moderator over at 300zxclub.com, so I am happy to say that I am not the typical noob who can't search, find his way around the internet, or understand the finer points of criticism. The Cars: I picked up my 1992 Nissan 300ZX in December of 2000, and have driven that both as a DD and now as a weekend car ever since. It has been my obsession, my pride and joy, and continues to be my rolling therapy session most days. I am more than happy to discuss the details of modifications, but for the sake of not making a ridiculous list on my introduction thread... here are two pictures instead. http://www.flux21.com/z/zdayz07/DSC04641.jpg http://www.flux21.com/z/zdayz07/DSC04814.jpg My other car, my DD, is worth mentioning because it has connected me to the VW crowd... a first for me. It's a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. For a car enthusiast, finding a mint DD with Recaro seats, 6spd and BBS wheels stock, was completely awesome. My commute has never been so much fun. Yes, I have a (teaser-like) picture for this too... http://www.flux21.com/bora/DSC06432.jpg Wrap-Up: I really like the idea of becoming involved in a multi-make, local car forum. I have been active in local AutoX events for the past seven years (minus last summer for all-around maintenance) and hope to seek out others in that circuit as well. I like the idea of an introduction thread being a feeler for regular members to accept or deny privileges; hopefully I can become a contributing member. Thanks for reading.

When you get out of the times that my snow plow truck can run then come talk to me.

Thanks. I spent my entire life in Cleveland until I went to college at OU. I moved to Dayton after graduation for the sole reason of a good job offer. I left Dayton after 2.5 years, despite being ready to move on after 1 year. Professionally and personally I love a big city; even if Columbus isn't New York, it's relative to many other semi-large metropolitan areas and has lots to offer. Cleveland and Dayton hold no value to me professionally, and thus I will never want to spend more time there than it takes to visit friends/family. Columbus may not be my last stop, but it's definitely a place I'm proud to live and represent.

Bloodhound Gang is NOT rap

One more, rather glaring thing I forgot to add... for the sake of fun. My Z put down 327 rwhp and 355 rwtq at 13.65psi on 93 octane last spring. That was decent, but I was having (well, still am having) an issue of running dangerously lean. I am replacing some parts, doing some trouble shooting, and plan to have her retuned running 15psi come spring. My goal is 350 rwhp and 375 rwtq. Nothing mind blowing, but enough to make me happy. I am all about a perfectly running machine, well-within the safe zone, so that I can enjoy her for as long as possible. http://www.flux21.com/z/dyno1b.jpg Believe it or not, I was on board at the conception of OhioNissans. Knew most of the original guys there and frequently hung out with them. Then I just kind of strayed from it after some differences in opinions, and that's about all. No harm no foul, just moved on. Thanks for the compliment. Who knows, I might have met you... it is a small world, especially in central Ohio.

Thanks all around. At this point, I'd welcome a way out of this relationship with the Z - it will only end when one of us no longer inhabits this earth.

Sweet rides! Make yourself at home as soon as you get enough rep points