Palm Beach Z Meet

[Niko_Fx]

The guys from my350z.com (Thanks to cmcpokey for referring me to that site) put together a small meet in Lakeworth, Florida. It turned out pretty good, about 15-20 350Zs, 5 300ZXs, and 0 370Zs ;)

Some nicely modified 350Zs, including a few Turbo setups... Some not-so-nicely modified Zs, but I won't get into details since I met these people today and will probably see them again in about a month... So I'll save some comments :)

Here are a few photos:
(My baby is in photos #4 and #5)

[Niko_Fx]

Some more:

[superwaxer]

Awsome I love it! Thanks!

[Niko_Fx]

Photo #3, my wife was a sport and came with me :)

[Niko_Fx]

Some more

[coolieman1220]

the twin turbo z emblem is hot.
i wish nissan made a 350ZX but i guess nismo works. very nice. imagine a 300Z with a VQ and some sheaded weight? but i like these Z33's

[Niko_Fx]

the twin turbo z emblem is hot.


Yeah it was pretty clean and looked as if it came straight from Nissan, it fitted the car perfectly.

That Blue Z is pushing 540RWHP btw...

[Equinox]

@ Coolieman - Agreed.

Great pictures Niko. It makes it all worth it when you get together with others who have the same passion for great cars :)

[baddabang]

What kinda shit was the guy with the blue one smoking when he went wheel shopping?

[coolieman1220]

What kinda shit was the guy with the blue one smoking when he went wheel shopping?

ya seriously. those are 93 viper style!

[whiteballz]

that blue Z with the fat tripple spokers is sexilent.

Mega J-style yo1!

I dont agree on the twin turbo badge though - It looks dodgy at best

[70cuda88]

I love the NISMO 350Z's. They're so clean looking. Looks like fun, thanks for sharing.

[Sauc3]

Photo #3, my wife was a sport and came with me :)
That explains the lack of spectators around the cars.

[carreragt10]

Nice pictures :cool:

[Spastik_Roach]

holy shit, one of the rarest things in the automotive world...someone pulling off 3 spoke wheels! They look awesome imo.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

See also Saab 900.

I still think they're a bit fugly, but the cars? I'd go there.

I'm sure your wife likes being driven around in a sexy vehicle :) better than a Scion....

[Niko_Fx]

What kinda shit was the guy with the blue one smoking when he went wheel shopping?


ya seriously. those are 93 viper style!


holy shit, one of the rarest things in the automotive world...someone pulling off 3 spoke wheels! They look awesome imo.


that blue Z with the fat tripple spokers is sexilent.


These comments pretty much sum it up. You either hate them or love them, there's no in between with these wheels. When I first saw them I was surprised, but I thought they were ok. Then when I saw the car in person I thought it looked pretty good.


Great pictures Niko. It makes it all worth it when you get together with others who have the same passion for great cars

It's definitely amazing, and everyone is extremely nice. They automatically become your friends as you arrive :) The club owner (Blue Twin Turbo) is one heck of a guy, makes you feel right at home as soon as you meet him.


I'm sure your wife likes being driven around in a sexy vehicle better than a Scion....

That explains the lack of spectators around the cars.

She says she wants to learn to drive manual so that she can arrive to the next meeting driving herself and have everybody go like :eek:

:D

[pearlyellow]

Great pics!!!:D

[ruim20]

Great pics, any of the 300ZXs? pretty please?

[NSXType-R]

Are the Silvias considered as Zs as well, or are they different?

280SX, yeah, the like.

[cmcpokey]

Are the Silvias considered as Zs as well, or are they different?

280SX, yeah, the like.

silvias are not Zs... but are typically more than welcome in nissan groups.

[Niko_Fx]

Great pics, any of the 300ZXs? pretty please?

I didn't get many of them, but here are some that I took and some from other members that went to the meeting :):

[Pando]

You either hate them or love them, there's no in between with these wheels. When I first saw them I was surprised, but I thought they were ok.
Whatever you say Mr Paradox.

[Kitdy]

Niko, what restaurant is that?

Also, what was the most powerful (the blue 350Z TT?) and what sorta power did the most powerful make?

[scottie300z]

I didn't get many of them, but here are some that I took and some from other members that went to the meeting :):

I was hoping an earlier Z would pop up here and that one is pretty nice.

[Rockefella]

Niko, what restaurant is that?

Also, what was the most powerful (the blue 350Z TT?) and what sorta power did the most powerful make?

Sonic. It's Awesome.

[Kitdy]

I was hoping an earlier Z would pop up here and that one is pretty nice.

It'd have been cool if Niko got to see something like a 240Z though - those are real lookers.


Sonic. It's Awesome.

We have a lot of US restaurants here, but Sonic is not one of them. No White Castle either - my friend went to NYC and went there for a novelty and had some mini-burgers - he said they were crap. I saw pics and they looked pretty nasty.

[Niko_Fx]

Niko, what restaurant is that?

Also, what was the most powerful (the blue 350Z TT?) and what sorta power did the most powerful make?

The blue Z is making 540whp, specs:

* Power Mods
554 RWHP on Mustang Dyno
Greddy Twin Turbo Kit
Custom 3" Exhaust with HKS Ti Mufflers
11 psi Wastegate Springs with open dumps
Carrillo Conecting Rods
Wiseco 8.8:1 CR Pistons
Darton Mid Sleeves
ARP Main Studs and L19 Head Studs
JWT Valve Springs, Oil Pan Spacer and C2 Cams
Revup lower plenum and Motordyne Plenum Spacer
Koyo 53mm Radiator
Setrab Oil Cooler
Nismo PS cooler and Thermostat
CJ Motorsports Stage 2 Fuel Return
RC Engineering 1000cc Injectors
HKS Fcon V Pro
HKS A/F Knock Amp with A/F Feedback
HKS Headgasket

* Suspension/Brake Mods
Swift Springs
Tokico D Spec Shocks
Nismo Swaybars
Brembo Brakes
EBC Rotors and Red pads
EBC Rear Camber Arms and Toe bolt

* Drivetrain/Wheels
Nismo Light Flywheel
Clutchmasters FX400 Clutch
Yokahama Advan Racing V2 18x9 and 18x10 wheels
Toyo T1R 255/40 and 295/35 tires
3.3 Rear Differential

* Electronics
Greddy Profec e01 Boost controller
Dual PLX Devices wideband 02 Sensors
Greddy Oil Temp/Coolant Temp/Fuel Pressure Gauges
Clarion MP3 Receiver
10" Subwoffer with Alpine amp

There were 2 more Turbos at the meeting, but I don't know any power figures.

[Kitdy]

Now that's a lot of mods.

Do you have any head on shots? I want to see if the front is modded.

[Niko_Fx]

Now that's a lot of mods.

Do you have any head on shots? I want to see if the front is modded.

Just this one

[Kitdy]

Just this one

Thanks for that Niko - I got another question, did you guys actually eat at Sonics or just use their parking lot, as I imagine they'd get pissed if you didn't eat anything.

[Niko_Fx]

Thanks for that Niko - I got another question, did you guys actually eat at Sonics or just use their parking lot, as I imagine they'd get pissed if you didn't eat anything.

That was my first question as soon as I got there, I hate annoying people and I hate having people telling me to move, to leave, etc... Works out that the owner of the Sonic is a good friend of the South Florida Z Car Club President and even used to own a 350Z. He gave us coupons for free burgers + he definitely made some money out of the meeting because it was a hot day and pretty much everyone was buying drinks :)

[whiteballz]

Are the Silvias considered as Zs as well, or are they different?

They're different, In american circles is common to hear them called "S" chassis, or "Z" chassis.

But as said above - good nissan owners dont mind some cross cousin loving at meetups.

[cmcpokey]

They're different, In american circles is common to hear them called "S" chassis, or "Z" chassis.

But as said above - good nissan owners dont mind some cross cousin loving at meetups.

yeah, and the G's are generally allowed to join in as well. and since there are so few GT-Rs, they are typically allowed in Z Car Clubs.

[Niko_Fx]

We had another monthly meet yesterday 03-21-09. The weather was awful and only a small amount of Zs showed up (we did get a 370Z this time....) so I only snapped a few photos and didn't stay long since it rained pretty much the whole time. Had fun as usual, everyone was great :)

Took some HDR's and regular photos:

[Niko_Fx]

Hottest car of the night:

[Equinox]

I like those pictures. With the wet pavement and the dark sky, it really makes the lights and cars stand out. They look like official pics from Nissan or something. Great job.

Hopefully next month will be clear and more will show up. Do you guys have meetings at different locations, just to change things up, or do you always meet at the sonic?

[Niko_Fx]

I like those pictures. With the wet pavement and the dark sky, it really makes the lights and cars stand out. They look like official pics from Nissan or something. Great job.

Hopefully next month will be clear and more will show up. Do you guys have meetings at different locations, just to change things up, or do you always meet at the sonic?

Thanks for the comment :)

There's a monthly meet in Miami, one in Broward, and one in Palm Beach... each one on a different Saturday and I believe they're always at the same location.

[Kitdy]

I want to see some 240Zs - are there any on the site?

[Niko_Fx]

I want to see some 240Zs - are there any on the site?

There weren't any this weekend, but the Broward/Miami meets are usually bigger... I'll try to visit one of those one of these days, but my wife believes that one Saturday per month is more than enough... lol.