I am a fan of your Z. It's been a long time coming, for example the clutch was just replaced because of a main seal leak. I didn't think I would have to put this much effort into the car so quickly. I definitely know what you mean regarding the satisfaction part.
Are you going to Z con? When I go to NYCZ group I never see events. I would like to meet the locals in Queen/LI. I live in Astoria.