El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 someone sticky this thread and make it mandatory for all n00bs to view before posting an intro. welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 nice Z. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Glad to see ya made it Mike. Great intro and car looks sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 welcome, nice looking cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Great Introduction. Nice Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sweet rides! Make yourself at home as soon as you get enough rep points 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Very nice cars, and a perfect intro. Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Nice rides welcome to CR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 i :jerkit: to your car welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 nice! Welcome to CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Sticky this. Welcome to Columbus Racing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted December 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Didn't even notice it was a hardtop, always been a huge fan of hardtop Zs and Supras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Slicktop Z32 ftw. Plus I prefer the wingless look even compared to the flushmount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted December 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I went back and forth about adding a wing, but in the end I've come to love the wingless look. So hot without the wing. Kaminari sideskirts however ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted December 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Thanks again for the +rep and warm welcome everyone. You have no idea how many times they sit in my shopping cart on the CZP website. 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. 10 second pro-touring race bike hauler is the end goal. Buick Grand National powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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