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Hmmm... site must not allow outside linking... I'll get that fixed!

Haven't dropped in for a few... here's why I haven't built the Z yet!

I'm a musician... trying to get into engineering and producing. I started my solo record but it's taking forever! I play mostly bass but a little drums and guitar too. Unfortunately for the Z it's taken up the majority of my time and $$$ for the past year... but it's something I'm trying to go somewhere with... I'll have time to work on the Z again, soon I hope!

How'd I miss this one? You got it looking and running badass! I'm glad she's in good hands... Bob-O

Mike... You're the man. That's all.

The flares look awesome, but somehow they're making your wheels look smaller. Could be an illusion... but that's what I'm seeing.

Definitely enough of an endorsement for me!!

Yeah, but the "beauty" of Wal-Mart is that in some towns, that's a step up!

I think it looks good red... but Mike had something when he mentioned how it continues the stripe. Looks good now- would have been even better black. But that's one SICK Z and there's nothing that'll screw that up!

Oh, that sounded REALLY good...

My memory must be shot... I could have sworn you ran a cell. As for the panel, I was thinking more along the lines of replacing the stock one- if I had any photoshop skills (or the program itself) I'd try to show you what's in my head.

What about a diffuser panel along the lines of a Ferrari F430? Two vents on either side that angle up in the center- it looks good pictured in my head!

I'm in a similar boat, in theory. I set up a recording studio in my house and also have a record label in the very beginning stages, and a developing plan to grow both into successful businesses- all while my wife and I work to pay the bills and raise 2 kids! I'm 28 and she's 23, and we have a partner in the business who is also 28. It's a hard industry to get started in without prior name recognition but the goal is to create a body of work amongst ourselves that will hopefully attract clients to work with us. Fortunately, technological advances made startup costs VERY low and as the business grows, inevitably so will the gear list. So why go through all this trouble? Simple... to work toward a career doing something we love that has the potential for a comfortable payoff in the end. (And, thus, a ton of money to sink into Z's!!!) The hardest part is maintaining day jobs to pay the bills and keep health insurance, time that could be spent making the business grow faster. So what was the point of this story? It takes balls and sweat to do something like this, but the payoff of making nothing into something is a reward you just can't get punching someone else's clock. If we ever get the chance to meet up, Mike- I owe you a beer!

I'll vote for none. Your car looks so clean.

I actually read somewhere that at exactly 139K miles, the engine should be replaced with a V8...

I'll just chime in quickly to say that as a moderately long-standing member I have always loved the level of intelligence, respect and brotherhood here and I don't think it's that great of an extra effort to speak the native language. I'd hate to see this site this site turn into anything else, and my total respect goes to those who keep everything good!

Keep it... drive it... and then rebuild it. You've been through alot getting that car together- take some time to enjoy it! This is coming from a guy who sold an awesome Z (that I didn't build) and even though I didn't do the work... I miss the Hell out of it. I can only imagine if my sweat went into it. But hey... that's what the brown bomb's for!

That was great!!!

20 minutes to some of the most amazing mountains in NY. I used to mtn bike there all the time when I was in much better shape... Used to be a pretty good music scene too. I used to have a nice Z but now I'm just down to the project car...

Kingston, NY for better or worse...

Awesome Chris! Glad to see you joined up... and that you're lovin' the Z like I did. It killed me to see you drive her away but it all works out in the end! Now come on with those pics!

Looks sick Mike!

So, did anyone call the strippers? HAPPY B'DAY!!!!

Relief? Huh? Now I don't have my Z and my balls hurt! How's THAT good? (Well, I have the project I have to start...but I could drive the one I sold...)