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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. :cool:

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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..)

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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.

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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.

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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. :cool:

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That place is a black hole really.

 

I'm not sure what you mean really, but my friend bought a 3.5 6spd maxima not long ago and he links me to stuff over there occasionally. He's bicranium both there and here on CR - he doesn't post much.

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