Today I experienced the Z performance for the first time!

[Panic.attack.77]

So, I've been quite busy saving my Z's life these past few months. When I got her she wouldn't and couldn't run and she was so sad. She sat in the lot crying day and night, 'cos nobody loved her- until now.

For some reason everyone was driving like maniacs out here in Cleveland Ohio this morning, so I stepped her up a notch 'cos she wanted to go with the crowd. I had her up to 80 and felt a big smile come over her old face, and I had a shiny one on me too!

I've picked up some body pieces along the way, a brand-new looking front valance and a couple of front fenders.. and a 4 foot piece of sheet metal and I have a good friend with a mig. I wish I had more to give her, 'cos she's such a good girl- and gives me all that she can.

Thank you guys and gals for being here to help me solve the little problems that have come my way!

[mlc240z]

Ahhhhhh, the joy!

Took a day and a half to get the smile down to a self satisfied smirk.

Congrats.

[d240zx2]

Ditto what Bart said.

[gnosez]

I hope you get the old girl in better shape and have a try at an autocross or a track day.

Your smile will get much wider....

[Panic.attack.77]

gnosez, I don't think she'll ever get back into racing condition. I simply don't have the money nor the resources. She's got a chunk out of a frame rail, twisted at the C pillar and the suspension needs to be gone over as well.

But believe me- if I had ten grand- it would go into rebuilding this car that I know for a fact has a good heart.

[Z Speed]

Man I can't even remember what it is like to drive my car anymore; it's been so so long. I can't remember what it's like to drive my old 1978 280z either. I long for the smiles you peeps are talking about. Someday I hope. I'm lucky enough to have my M3 to generate the smiles, but it isn't the same as driving a 70's legend....

Good to hear you're really enjoying your Z Panic. Keep the good times rolling....

[madkaw]

My car was apart and sitting so long I forgot about the Z experience. Now I'm just looking for a reason to drive her. i am so happy with the whole driving experience of the Z that I wouldn't trade her for nothing. Bonus thing is that I can't go a day without someone giving me the thumbs up or "nice car dude".