As several of you already know, a month ago, after roughly three years of searching, I finally bought myself a Z.
It took me a while to get pictures for multiple reasons. In the end, the broken family-camera mysteriously sprung to life out of pure respect for the Z.Before I start Pic Whoring, I need to say thanks to a few people: George (ZEngineer) and Jeff (spicyZ) have been a lot of help to me. They have tons of experience with the Z and are full of information when I need it.
Since the Z I was buying was in Ottawa, Jeff even gave me contact information for a garage near him with a lot of Z knowledge.
I had the car brought there the day I went to check it out, and found it was in excellent condition. I should also mention Jeff thinks he has admin-privileges. He sent me this e-mail on Monday:
"You are hereby no longer allowed to post on tt.net until you make a post about your new car. Steal, borrow, buy a camera, but you're overdue :-)"
We better all watch out; Jeff is going to banning us one-by-one ;~) James (Nis300owner) also gave me a hand by getting me the Carfax on the VIN. He has an unlimited account and had posted
here that he would do checks for anyone, so I got in contact with him immediately.
The title was clean as could be. I'd also like to give a big shout out to Johnny at Z1 (Jturbo@z1).
I was in need of a rim and Johnny found the best one possible in the Z-graveyard and shipped it right out. I was expecting it to be really scratched up,
but it is practically mint just like my other three wheels.
Johnny is also always willing to talk about almost anything and gives great advice about the Z. Anyways, on to the pictures.
Introducing the Rock & Roll Z!
Enjoy! 
Here you can see the horrible side-fitments of the knock-off spoiler:
Here you can see the horrible rear fitments of the knock-off spoiler.
The edge should be flush with the taillights as far as I know.
I need to re-align my passenger headlight. It is really out of line with the hood etc.
As a matter of fact, the hood also needs to be re-aligned a bit on that side.
Interior shots:
 Here is the idiotic sub-box that came with the car.
You cannot really see it but there is a bit of room between the edge of the trunk and the box.
The fabric matches the interior very well, but I'd like to have some T-Top room.
ChrisZTT I'll be in touch eventually!
 Engine shots:
 And finally, my Zs new home:
You would not believe the mess that was in this garage two weeks prior to me purchasing the car.
The right spot was completely full of junk. It built up over a course of at least 8 years.
My mother and I tossed 95% of it to the curb, and 80% of that was taken by scavengers. "One man's trash is another man's treasure" has never been so true.
After emptying it out, we cleaned the hell out of it. Our newly purchased Power Washer came in hand here washing out all the caked-on dirt on the floor.
You have NO idea how dirty it was. We hadn't cleared and washed the garage in years.
Now it is all clean and makes a really nice home for my Z. I hope you guys enjoyed the pictures. I have a few things to take care of for now: 1) Rear Hatch Struts (McMaster replacement method)
2) Left Headlight & Hood Adjustment
3) 120k Maintenance (Just to be safe)
4) Woody75 Short-Throw Shifter w/ SPL Bronze Bushings (Shifter is in the mail) I am going to do the 120k Maintenance when I take the Z out again after winter ends.
If anyone wants to have a tech-day and install it with me, that would be very helpful.
I'd rather not pay someone to do the labour if I can do it with someone who has experience with it. If you have any comments or suggestions, post away.
The floor is all yours, TT.net! -Mitch
Sig begins here: ZEngineer: I just hope those exhaust tips aren't gonna give me a hard time going through the opening
Aqualung: Do you have a pic of your rear?
ZEngineer: Dude! That's just perverted!
Aqualung: Holy Sh*t! What did I just say???
BigTDogg(MA): That car earns the owner a TON of trophies at shows I'm sure. It'll also earn him one jab to the testicles if I ever meet him in person.
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