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Welcome Dre and Kev!
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Welcome to our 2 newest members, Dre and Kevin!! These 2 young men are coming to us from the MD area and are sure to rock the 07 show season. So please come and welcome them to our family!

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Patrick McCall
1990 Nissan 300ZX


Modifications

Engine
Stillen Polished Dual Tip Exhaust (2.5")
Stillen Polished X Pipe
SGP Oil Cap
Hose Techniques Yellow Silicon Vac Hoses
Red Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses (Avalon Racing)
Red Silicon Intake Hoses (Avalon Racing)
Carbon Fiber Fan Shroud (Avalon Racing)
Carbon Fiber Timing Belt Covers with Polished Bolts
Carbon Fiber Throttle Cover
JWT Intake
Erol's Stainless Steel Fuel Lines and Connectors
Chromed EGR Tube
Chromed Upper Plenum Fuel Rail
Chromed Power Steering Res
Chromed Cruise Control and Fuel Regulator Bracket
Chromed Hood Security Bracket
Chromed Battery Tie Down Bracket
Chromed Oil Dipstick Handle
Chromed Top Speed Front Strut Bar with Chrome Mounts
Chromed Hood Latch and Bolts
Chromed Wiper Relay Bracket
Chromed Throttle Body Springs
Chromed Power Steering Pulley
Chromed Water Pump Pulley
Chromed Custom Radiator Air Guide
Chromed Radiator Overflow Reservoir Cap
Chromed 300 Degree Master Cylinder Brace Kit
Misc Chromed Engine bolts/brackets
Powder coated Balance Tube (Yellow)
Powder coated Coil Pack Brackets (Yellow)
Polished Plenum
Polished Throttle Bodies
Polished Crack Angle Sensor
Polished Cruise Control Unit
Polished AC Reservoir
Polished Misc. Wiring Brackets
Polished Nissan Fuel Filter
Polished Hood Prop
Polished Water Inlet Pipes
Polished Fan Clutch
Polished Hose Techniques TBolt Clamps
NISMO Racing Radiator Cap
NISMO Fuel Filler Cap
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Custom Cut Mirrored Engine Accents
Custom Painted Brake and Clutch Reservoir Caps (Yellow)
Custom Painted Battery Tray (Yellow)
Red Powertrix Grounding Kit
Motul Fluids
Pi-thon Engine Clamps
Silvania Silver Vision Clear Corner Bulbs
PIAA Xtreme White Fog Lights

Interior
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Pieces
99 Nissan OEM Jspec Red Stitched Shift Knob
Red Leather Stitched Shift Boot and Ebrake Boot
Jspec Stitched Steering Wheel
Jspec Stitched Leather Center Console
99 Jspec Carbon Fiber Stereo Console
99 JSpec Optional ALTIA Aluminum/Indiglo Illuminated Door Sills/Scuff Plates
Custom Nissan Aluminum Pedals Corbeau Carrera Leather Racing Seats (Red/Black Leather)
Autometer 2 1/16 carbon fiber gauges in custom glove box pod
Custom Ztoyz.Net Red Stitched trunk carpet
Mr. K signed visor and T-top shade
Imports Extreme Red Stitched Arm Rests

Exterior
Stillen Rear Sport Wing
Stillen GTZ Front Spoiler
Stillen Type III Rear Valence
Stillen Door Skirts and Door Fillers
Stillen Louvered Center Panel
Nissan OEM Smoke Clear Corners
99 Fairlady OEM Rear Center Panel (Red)
99 Jspec OEM clear Taillights
Custom Trunk Z Logo

Wheels/Suspension/Brakes
HRE 540 Fully Polished Wheels-17x8 front and 18X9 rear
Toyo T1S Proxie Tires-265/25/18-rear and 235/44/17 front
Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors (Rear)
Stillen Rear Strut Bar
Painted Calipers (Black)
Erol's Stainless Steel Brake Booster Lines and Connectors
Stop Tech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Stop Tech 13.5 inch brake system with Red Calipers
Powder coated Rear Sway Bar (Yellow) with Red Energy Suspension Bushings/Endlinks
Powder coated X-pipe suspension brace (Yellow)
Powder coated Rear lower suspension control arms (Yellow)
Powder coated Rear sub frame brackets (Yellow)
Painted sub frame and differential with chromed differential bolts
Greg Dupree Sub frame Spacers (Red)
Do-Luck Rear Ladder Bar
Energy Suspension Tension Rod Bushings
Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings
SPL Chrome Rear Upper Arms

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Interviewed by: Nick Gibson

You have by far one of the cleanest cars I've ever seen, and a Z too, my personal favorite. How do you keep it so clean?
Well the Z is garage kept so that helps. Its not driven as much anymore since it has become a show car. It's mostly trailored. I get a lot of nice supplies from my sponsors Meguiars Wax and Pakshak detailing products.

That always helps out, do you clean it after every drive?
Yes... it's always wiped down.

When did you first get into the import scene?
In about 1995 when I first started showing the car.

Is that when you first got your Z?
I have had my Z since 1992. I am the second owner.

What made you pick the 300zx as your platform of choice?
It has always been my favorite car. Once I started showing, things really took off.

What made you decide to build it into a show car?
I just really got into showing it. The car showed very well.

Any future plans for the it?
Just some upgrades to the suspension, chromed tension rods, and finish off some of the powdercoating on the suspension.

Do you ever see a day when it will actually be finished?
No, lol, I feel there will always be something to do to it, that's half the fun.

Haha didn't think so. Think you'll keep it forever?
Yes... I will never sell it.

What's your favorite thing about going to the shows?
Meeting other folks and seeing what they have done to their cars and making new friends.

How do Z enthusiasts differ from others, that you can tell at least?
There is a heritage with the Z's since they have been around since 1969, and now with the new 350Z's, it's even better.

Would you say most Z owners are aware of the heritage?
Yes for the most part. The 350Z owners are starting to get into it the more they become involved in clubs.

What do you do for a living?
Federal Law Enforcement

Really? What branch?
Department of Homeland Security

Very nice, helping keep us all nice and safe.
I try lol.

Are you married?
Yes

That's great, for how long now?
7 years

Is the wife into cars too?
To a point.

Haha, any other hobbies besides cars?
Detailing :)

Lol. When you detail your car before a show, how long would you say it takes?
I put about 25 hours of prep getting ready for Zcon.

What is Zcon? For those who don't know.
National Z Convention, the location changes every year.

You are the president of the East Coast Z Association right?
Yes I am, our website is ECZA.org.

What do you do exactly, and how long have you been in this position?
I have been the president since January of 2003. I am responsible for organizing meets, events, membership, etc.

Keeps you busy I bet.
Yes... but it's fun. We have a great organization.

SO, any Z can join?
Sure, we are a club dedicated to all vintages of the Z car.

How many members do you guys have?
890

That's a lot to keep track of. What do you have to do to join?
Just fill out our application online at our website. Members will get an email in 2-3 weeks with their membership number.

Easy enough.
Very.

What was your favorite car growing up?
The Z of course :)

Should have expected that.

Thanks a lot for taking the time do this. Any Shoutouts, thanks, or anything?
Well I would like to thank my sponsors for all of their help and support on the car: Meguiars Wax, Pakshak Micro fiber detailing products (pakshak.com), Terry Weston, Zeetoyz.com, and Concept Z Performance.

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Melissa's 2002 Toyota Celica GT
   
Vik's 2000 Acura Integline GSR
   
Patrick's '90 Nissan 300ZX
   
Albert's '01 Nissan Maxima
   
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