How much of a Z enthusiast are you?

Ok, so we have a make of car covering over three decades with all different types of cars and owners. I made up this little test to see what kind of Z car person you are. Take the test, add up the scores, and we'll see if it is accurate or not. OK? Here it goes.

1). My Z car is:

A: stock

B: modified

C: barely streetable

2) My helmet is:

A: a Mark Martin mini helmet with a clock in it.

B: used primarily on weekends

C: strapped in the back at all times

3) When I get stopped its for:

A: 15 over

B: 25 over

C: outrunning a police chopper

4) On weekends, I like to:

A: drop the car off at the detailer

B: wash the car in the driveway

C: use a nylon spatula to clean the rubber from the quarters

5) For tires I have:

A: the set that came on the car

B: the set that came on the car, road race tires and some drag radials/slicks

C: my own personal “tab” at the Toyo dealer

6) A major mod is:

A: a K&N

B: a stroker motor

C: a tube chassis

7) “Katayama” is:

A: a type of Sushi

B: Godfather of the Z

C: The name of all of my children, including the girls

8) When I see a BMW M Coupe, I think:

A: nice car

B: I could take him

C: Wuss

9) When a deer jumps out in front of my car I:

A: call my insurance agent since my reaction time isn't so good.

B: appreciate the fact that I have coil-over suspension and avoided the accident

C: race it

10) When a little kid throws a rock at my windshield I immediately:

A: call the police and my insurance agent

B: chase the kid down and make his parents pay for the damage

C: race the kid for his bike, laugh as I drive away with his Schwinn poking out of the passenger seat window

11) My passengers usually are heard to say:

A: nice car, what is it?

B: Man, I love Z’s

C: I think I just crapped myself.

12) Powershifitng is:

A: abusive

B: fun

C: mandatory

13) My driving style is most similar to:

A: Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Daisy"

B: Steve McQueen in "Bullit"

C: Bo and Luke in "Duke's of Hazard"

14) When I am making love to my partner, I am thinking:

A: completely about them

B: mostly about them, but I'm also thinking about that weird skip at 4,800 Rpm’s as well.

C: how the hell did she get dressed so fast? I only screamed out "5 point quick release harness" once.

15) My car has been smacked up by:

A: the Valet at the club

B: sliding into the tire barrier at Sears Point

C: throwing a rod through the pan and oiling the front tires at NHIS

16) Lime Rock is:

A: Where Fred Flintstone lives.

B: A fun place to watch and race

C: a romantic place for a date.

17) Race fuel is:

A: offensively odorous

B: fun but expensive

C: a tasty non-dairy substitute

18) When people ask how many halfshafts I have broken I reply:

A: What's a halfshaft?

B: None, but I trashed some U-joints

C: I had to use a come-along to get the last one out of the floor.

19) I hate digital tachometers because:

A: They only come in one color, it would be more fun if I could toggle to complement my shirt.

B: They aren't accurate.

C: They can't be positioned at 12 o'clock for shift points.

20) I have boiled:

A: water for tea.

B: my coolant.

C: my brake fluid.

21) When I break something I think:

A: I hope that is under warranty!

B: damn, there goes my mod money!

C: that was cool.

22) If my Z got totaled I would:

A: buy a Lexus, the Z thing is out of my system.

B: cry a little, curse the name of the guy that hit me, hope insurance pays for an identical car

C: hold a memorial service, harvest the car for parts. Light a candle in memoriam.

23) A cool tool I own is:

A: a mini brush attachment for my vacuum.

B: a digital torque wrench.

C: an air powered valve spring compressor.

24) When I drive down the road, other people:

A: wave.

B: give the thumbs up.

C: take down my plate number.

25) Speed bumps are:

A: a necessity with all the crazy drivers out there.

B: a nuisance, especially with headers.

C: a perfect opportunity to catch air.

26) When I pass other Z’s I think:

A: why are you waving at me?

B: Woo-Hoo! Save the wave!

C: I could take him.

27) "The Fast and The Furious" was:

A: really cool.

B: entertaining.

C: a comedy.

28) Rice in general is:

A: tasty, especially pork fried.

B: mostly a joke, but some are quick.

C: something FOR ME TO POOP ON!!!

29) When I go out on Friday nights with my friends, I usually end up needing:

A: a Wet Nap, ice cream can get so sticky!

B: rags to get the shoe polish off the windows.

C: bail money.

30) Racing is:

A: not my cup of tea.

B: fun on weekends.

C: the quickest way to get anywhere.

31) I set off car alarms:

A: when I forget to disarm mine and open the door.

B: when I blip the throttle in parking garages.

C: everywhere I go.

32) At cruise nights, I open the hood:

A: to show off the Nissan engineer's work.

B: to show off my aftermarket intake and headers.

C: I don't open my hood, you don't need to know what's under there.

33) My exhaust is:

A: factory stock

B: aftermarket

C: home fabricated

34) My Z car is:

A: transportation.

B: a hobby.

C: an obsession.

35) http://www.classiczcars.com is

A: a great website for early Z car owners

B: just as real of a place as any bar or club.

C: the definitive source for all aspects of Z car ownership and the only Z site I visit.

36) When I hear "Brock" I think:

A: “Huh?”

B: legendary Z racer

C: I could take him

37) When I see cones on the highway I:

A: slow down

B: think "autocross"

C: proceed to participate in autocross

38) If I had $1,000 to spend on the car, I would:

A: upgrade the stereo

B: upgrade the exhaust

C: get the car out of impound.

39) I have a fire extinguisher:

A: in my kitchen.

B: in the back compartment.

C: bolted to the rollbar.

40) I have spun my Z out:

A: in the rain.

B: in the snow.

C: in my garage.

41) My car has a lingering smell of:

A: "Magic Tree" air freshener

B: brake material

C: engine fire

42) An RB26DET is:

A: a vaccination serum

B: possibly waiting for transplant in my Z

C: already in my riding mower

43) When I see the number of this question, I think:

A: the number after 42 and before 44

B: King Petty

C: I could take him

44) I purchased a holster for my timing light.

A: No

B: Yes

C: Full Shoulder Harness

45) When people ask if the Z is a V6, I:

A: check the owner's manual

B: laugh

C: punch them in the head.

46) My Z is made out of:

A: umm, I don't know

B: lightened chassis, engine/suspension mods

C: pure evil

47) When I see "Cobra" on a Mustang, I find it:

A: intimidating

B: challenging

C: hysterical

48) My cats are:

A: Persian

B: hollow

C: in the basement

49) My windows are tinted to:

A: cut the glare

B: save the interior

C: hide the cage

50) The local dealership's service center:

A: welcomes my business

B: frowns when they open the hood

C: has a restraining order against me

So, add up your scores and see how you did.

If you have an abundance of A's, you are a Z car OWNER. You bought the car mainly to drive on weekends and sunny days. It’s the car you always sort of wanted and figured you would try one out. You will grow tired with its quirks and eventually trade it in on an SUV. You're not a bad person and you are welcomed into the Z community, but you probably won't stay in for the long haul.

If you have a lot of B's, you are a Z car ENTHUSIAST. You always wanted one and when you finally got it, had a blast. It’s most likely your daily driver in good weather and you have some mods and have fun with the car. This is where the majority of Z owners fall. You always wave and have fun at car shows and drag strips. You will probably always have at least one Z around during your life if finances will allow it.

If you have lots of C's, you are a Z car FANATIC. You are pre-occupied with racing your car and being quicker and faster than everyone else. Numbers matching means nothing to you. You will forego groceries for the week in order to purchase a brake upgrade. Your neighbors give you a disparaging look as you rumble down the street but secretly admire your beastly machine. You are few and far between but everyone knows of at least one "Type C" out there. You actually do need help but since you are a hero to the B's, no one is willing to get you professional medical assistance.

My name is Jeremiah, and i am an "enthusiast".

Little too much time on your hands, Ken? So where do you fit in, you sick puppy??

How about a hybrid B-C? I am technically a 'B' but my neighbors still fear me.

I'm an B with a fair bit of A and a little bit of C.

My wife is a "B".....add a little padding and a pushup type..

solid "C". I wish she were naturaly a "D"!!

Funny I should have seen that coming..

Spun my gar in my garage???? are you nuts?!?!?! Dude, you need a life!

BTW...I am building a sushi bar in downtown SLO and I am trying to get the owners to name it Katayama. "Just because it sounds cool." (haven't told them why...)

steve77

Tell them if they call it that your local Z club will probably meet there for every meeting!!

"The Katayama House" - thats so cool !