Aesthetic_Influx

I had to laugh - my DD is #9.

I have to third or fourth being quite alright with #2. Hottie with tattoos and a love for the old school - fine by me.

I love the first comment below the video.

"You added one too many zeros, ricer."

I'm sure it's a fun DD, pricing aside. Good for him.

I've driven the SI model a couple times, and as far as I can tell the Mugen edition is very similar in many ways. It's a fun car, but the fun factor (read: torque and power delivery) wasn't there for me personally. That and the price is a bit ridiculous for so few changes to the car.

Gay?

No, I'm good thanks.

I meant, it's not a requirement that she's there. Now if we were married that would a different story all together. I knew I worded that last part wrong....

Hey Mike, nice to see you branching out. I'm still a noob here so technically I can't welcome you. Cars are looking great, can't wait for spring to head to the Dragon again.

 

Tim

You know, somehow I knew you would be on here too Tim.

I thought it was finally time to start being social in the local area since I've been here for a year now. I'm going to be working on finalizing plans for ZdayZ this next week or so. We'll be there one way or another!

10 second pro-touring race bike hauler is the end goal. Buick Grand National powered.

Wow, now that's truly a function-meets-form vehicle. Very nice!

Silver Twin is the best in the midwest from what I have been reputably told.

This is the absolute truth.

nice whips, welcome. I have a 300zx tt as well but its becoming a headache already and I cant really afford to own two tt cars since I am buying an S4 soon. Prolly goin to sell the Z soon

I can understand where you're coming from - it definitely takes a healthy amount of time and budget to keep both "happy". When I was looking for a DD replacement, I was literally on the verge of picking up a 2001 S4 at a local European dealership. Then I realized that I would become either really happy or really broke between the two cars. Congrats on the soon-to-happen S4 purchase!

Thanks again for the +rep and warm welcome everyone.

So hot without the wing. Kaminari sideskirts however ...

You have no idea how many times they sit in my shopping cart on the CZP website.

I can not wait for that day to come with the El Camino. It's been far too long since I've had a fast turbo car.

Yeah, there's something about a project coming alive after any length of time that's just so damn wonderful. You'll have to excuse my domestic-noob-ism, but what are your plans for it? I have an entire side of my family full of domestic muscle enthusiasts, and yet I always feel a bit lost on what is what.

Back in Taormina, Sicily.

On the beach, looking South, just able to make out what I think should be the coast of Libya or Greece on a clear day. The heat index being in the high 90's but with a nearly non-existent humidity level makes for a perfect environment to do nothing but relax.

Girlfriend optional.

Didn't even notice it was a hardtop, always been a huge fan of hardtop Zs and Supras.

Yep - I stumbled upon it in a snowstorm, the day it arrived at a local Nissan dealership. I originally felt like I made a compromise by not having t-tops. Then I realized that the slightly lower curb weight and increased chassis stiffness made it a perfect candidate for a twin turbo motor swap. (All hard tops were non-turbo only in the U.S.) Combined with the shorter gearing in the NA model and the quicker spooling turbos (smaller exhaust housing) on the VG30DETT from an automatic.... let's just say my face hurt from smiling the day after the conversion was complete.

Slicktop Z32 ftw. Plus I prefer the wingless look even compared to the flushmount.

I went back and forth about adding a wing, but in the end I've come to love the wingless look.

Hi Mike, remember me from drinking at bdubs? (why do all of my stories start out "well, we were drinking"?)

 

You made me cry, just a little remembering my 300ZX TT. I hated the thought of doing any work on that car though.

 

Your slicktop is beautiful, I don't think the folks on here appreciate the rarity. Anyways to echo the statements of others, welcome to CR, you should have signed up back in August.

Hey Mitch! Of course I remember... all car-related events and people have a specific place in my brain (they have replaced all math skills). Thanks for the compliment - she's still coming along little by little. Nice to see you picked up another fun toy, even if it's not a Nissan. Just remember, Nissan or not, we should still meet up come spring... even though Jon is still the only one driving his car in the winter.

Thanks for disclosing. You and I share many of the same sentiments about Columbus. From a metropolitan perspective, how does Columbus stack up against Cleveland? Cleveland's a lot older and has a few more major attactions (e.g., professional football, basketball, baseball and the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame), but it seems like it's been on the decline somewhat in recent decades. Though, I'd like for Columbus to develop a few more major attractions of it's own (e.g., I've been wanting for years for Ohio to legalize all forms of gambling so that Columbus can set up a casino right on the Split) so as to help develop it's own national identity.

 

Also, you might have to excuse me: being a native Columbusite, I have an inherent inferiority complex and constantly yearn to know where my city stacks up against other cities.

I know what you're saying about the attractions, but I think the beauty of Columbus is that even without the multitude of obvious locations to draw people, it still has a lot worth experiencing. There is so much activity here, combined with a cultural mixture that other cities in the state just can't offer. Growing up in Cleveland, I feel a general "been there, seen it, done it" mentality about it. Dayton just felt too far off the pulse of change / advancement (granted I might be speaking primarily about my own profession) to give me any reason to stay there. Also, I think having OSU at the heart of the city brings in many professionals (both prior to and post becoming such), who will many times stay and continue to add to the community.

Granted, this is just my opinion - not to say anyone is wrong for loving / living in any other place than Columbus.

Best introductory post I've ever seen on here and, perhaps, anywhere.

 

So, to the OP, what's your view of Columbus relative to Dayton and Cleveland? Just wondering.

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.

Welcome! As a former 300TT owner, that is one clean beast....+rep for you. Very, very nice. If it turns up missing the keys to my Mazda will be under the seat...enjoy the trade

 

Props for the photog in you too.

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.

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

Wow...this thread should be stickied so other noobs can take note. Welcome man, are you on ohionissans? I used to be on there, I may or may not have met you at a meet before haha. Very nice cars!

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 for the comments everyone.

ND2RACE - I'm not going to lie, the new Challenger has become stuck in my head. It may just be from a design standpoint, or the specs on the SRT8 model. Either way... very nice.

ImUrOBGYN - Love your car. Before I had the Nissan, I drove an '87 Supra Turbo. I loved that car so much.... still consider picking another one up if I had room.

Modifications.... (don't hate me for a long list)

[ Power & Electronics ]

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[] '96+ JDM VG30DETT

[] ZTuner ECU

[] Greddy Profec Type-S

[] Stillen intake

[] Megan 2.5" split down pipes

[] Stillen 2.5" cat-back exhaust

[] Unorthodox underdrive crank pulley

[] Apexi S-AFC II

[ Drivetrain ]

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[] DXD clutch [ dual full feramic face ]

[] Z1 one-piece steel driveshaft

[] Stillen short shifter

[] CZP stainless steel clutch line

[] Non-Turbo rear end [ 4.08 ]

[ Suspension ]

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[] SpecialtyZ subframe spacers

[] Stillen anti-sway bars

[] Eibach springs

[] KYB AGX shocks

[] 300 Degree camber kit

[ Braking ]

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[] Brembo slotted & dimpled rotors [ stock-sized ]

[] Hawk HPS F/R pads

[] Stainless steel lines

[] ATE super blue fluid

[] 300 Degree brake master cylinder brace

[ Wheels & Tires ]

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[] 5Zigen FN01R-C 17x9 [ front + rear ]

[] Dunlop Direzza DZ101 265/40/17 [ front ]

[] Dunlop SP9000 275/40/17 [ rear ]

[ Exterior ]

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[] Silverstar Ultra high / low / fog bulbs

[] JDM model clear corners

[] JDM OEM model '99 tail lights

[] JDM OEM emblem

[] JDM OEM front center panel

[] Stillen Type III lip spoiler

[ Interior ]

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[] Defi turbo gauge

[] Defi gauge control unit V.2

[] GZA gauge rings

[] Nismo shift knob

[ Stereo ]

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[] Panasonic receiver

[] Panasonic 8-disc CD Changer

[] Infinity Kappa component 6.5"s [ front ]

[] Infinity Kappa 6.5"s [ rear ]

[] Profile California series amplifier

[ Misc ]

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[] Polished J30 spring covers

[] MegaZ "Stubby" air guide

[] MegaZ fan shroud cover

[] Redline MT-90

[] GZA dress up caps

[] GZA oil dipstick

[] Nismo oil filler cap

[] Nismo radiator cap

[] RDZ SS bolt kit

[] NGK #6 platinum plugs

[] EGR block off

[] Carbon canister / PRVR delete

[] Plenum water line reroute / delete

[] AIV delete

(hope your eyes don't hurt now..)