ZDayZ X (May 16-19th, 2013)

ZCarMan · 11-18-2012, 07:17 PM

Alright MAZOC fans, I know, its still six months away but this is a good time for those who are not aware of ZDayZ or have not made plans yet to attend to begin to do so. Each year ZDayZ gets bigger and bigger and this means you need to plan sooner rather than later, or risk not getting a room/cabin at the village resort. The MAZOC group typically caravans down a few days early. Several of us are actually departing on Sunday the 12th to enjoy a few extra days of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Dragon a little early.

Reasons to attend ZDayZ

First: The Tail of the Dragon. One of the most exciting and fun roads in the country to drive. Consisting of 318 S-turns in 11 miles, it will subject you to various turns and elevations changes all combined at some extremely off kilter moments to test your driving skills. When you complete your first run on the Dragon you will know just what makes the Z worth every penny you spent to own it.

Second: ZDayZ, the event. Take over 750 Nissan Z, G and GTR enthusiasts from all over the country and bring them together in the mountains of North Carolina and you have the combination for one heck of a time! Whether participating in the many events that are put together, driving the many excellent roads, or just chillin' and grillin', you can't help but have a fun and relaxing time.

With that in mind start planning now! There will likely be a separate thread for MAZOC fans to sign up for a caravan down in the coming months. In the mean time start making your plans (requesting vacation time, reserving your room or cabin, etc.). Here are some links to all the pertinent information along with some videos to get you excited all over again:

ZDayZ!

ZDayZ Web Site and a link to the accompanying video:ZDayZ 2012 - For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts. on Vimeo

More history, legends and tales regarding "The Dragon". Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia.

Lodging/Where To Stay!

FONTANA RESORT

Fontana Village Resort. Your Great Smoky Mountain Destination. Fontana Dam, NC

Fontana Village Resort: Reserve Room/Cabin - Please call 800-849-2258 to make your reservation, be sure to mention you are part of the ZDayZ event to get the discounted rate.

OTHER LODGING OPTIONS IF FONTANA RESORT FILLS TO CAPACITY

I am providing a link to the Minis on the Dragon webpage where they have a complete listing of all the options available to you.

MINIs On The Dragon - Lodging

WHERE IS THE DRAGON?

Tail of the Dragon On Google Maps:
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...f0d86517f7653a

VIDEOS TO PUMP YOU UP!

KevR's video from ZDayZ 2012 when Daisuke and KevR joined us on one of our Dragon runs.

FIRST TIME DRIVING THE DRAGON? ORIENTATION & SAFETY TIPS

I posted this last year and it seemed to help folks who had never been before to mentally prep for the Dragon. Again, the video was produced by the Minis on the Dragon group and I linked to their youtube video.

shadoquad · 11-18-2012, 07:21 PM

Already have my cabin

eastwest2300 · 11-18-2012, 09:53 PM

ewwwwwwww zdayz!!!!!

eastwest2300 · 11-18-2012, 10:02 PM

Damn dude, that first video makes you NOT wanna drive this road.

RandyD · 11-19-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Damn dude, that first video makes you NOT wanna drive this road.

that plus gas prices...

Cristobal09 · 11-19-2012, 08:16 AM

Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it.

So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it.

Red__Zed · 11-19-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it.

So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it.

Honestly, 90% of the traffic on the road is there to sightsee.

You've got maybe a couple hours a day on the weekends where it opens up enough to really get on it. So, as long as you aren't out there early in the am, chances are you'll be doing 15mph behind a couple of Harley's.

You may still have a whiny passenger complaining you are still going too fast though.

red6spd · 11-19-2012, 09:04 AM

I'm going to try and make it this year but with these gas prices its not looking good. Two years ago when I went with you guys gas for the trip cost more then my nights in the room/cabin.

Mr&Mrs · 11-19-2012, 09:13 AM

Got our cabin booked a couple weeks back, super excited first time going. Cant wait to meet a lot of you. I am going to try and book some time before at Z1, or leave the car with them on the way home for a possible motor build (funds at the time need to be present haha).

GM_Traitor3.5 · 11-19-2012, 05:11 PM

eastwest2300 · 11-19-2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it.

So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it.

And thats EXACTLY how I would be driving!

eastwest2300 · 11-19-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

I'm going to try and make it this year but with these gas prices its not looking good. Two years ago when I went with you guys gas for the trip cost more then my nights in the room/cabin.

Smart man... gas prices..

I've been preaching this for years.

shadoquad · 11-19-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it.

So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it.

Not true at all. And even if you were getting tailgated, there are places to pull over on the dragon to let others pass.

ZCarMan · 11-19-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it.

So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it.

Chris, I assure you that you would do just fine. Its not necessarily about the speed, its about the combination of turns and weird elevation changes that make it challenging but fun. Yes, there be barnstormers who push it and there be others who don't. There is plenty of room for everyone. Unless its 12:00PM on a Saturday, then its just another line of traffic!

ZCarMan · 11-19-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

I'm going to try and make it this year but with these gas prices its not looking good. Two years ago when I went with you guys gas for the trip cost more then my nights in the room/cabin.

We hope that things will work out and you'll be able to join us!

11-18-2012, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	ZDayZ X (May 16-19th, 2013) Alright MAZOC fans, I know, its still six months away but this is a good time for those who are not aware of ZDayZ or have not made plans yet to attend to begin to do so. Each year ZDayZ gets bigger and bigger and this means you need to plan sooner rather than later, or risk not getting a room/cabin at the village resort. The MAZOC group typically caravans down a few days early. Several of us are actually departing on Sunday the 12th to enjoy a few extra days of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Dragon a little early. Reasons to attend ZDayZ First: The Tail of the Dragon. One of the most exciting and fun roads in the country to drive. Consisting of 318 S-turns in 11 miles, it will subject you to various turns and elevations changes all combined at some extremely off kilter moments to test your driving skills. When you complete your first run on the Dragon you will know just what makes the Z worth every penny you spent to own it. Second: ZDayZ, the event. Take over 750 Nissan Z, G and GTR enthusiasts from all over the country and bring them together in the mountains of North Carolina and you have the combination for one heck of a time! Whether participating in the many events that are put together, driving the many excellent roads, or just chillin' and grillin', you can't help but have a fun and relaxing time. With that in mind start planning now! There will likely be a separate thread for MAZOC fans to sign up for a caravan down in the coming months. In the mean time start making your plans (requesting vacation time, reserving your room or cabin, etc.). Here are some links to all the pertinent information along with some videos to get you excited all over again: ZDayZ! ZDayZ Web Site and a link to the accompanying video:ZDayZ 2012 - For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts. on Vimeo More history, legends and tales regarding "The Dragon". Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia. Lodging/Where To Stay! FONTANA RESORT Fontana Village Resort. Your Great Smoky Mountain Destination. Fontana Dam, NC Fontana Village Resort: Reserve Room/Cabin - Please call 800-849-2258 to make your reservation, be sure to mention you are part of the ZDayZ event to get the discounted rate. OTHER LODGING OPTIONS IF FONTANA RESORT FILLS TO CAPACITY I am providing a link to the Minis on the Dragon webpage where they have a complete listing of all the options available to you. MINIs On The Dragon - Lodging WHERE IS THE DRAGON? Tail of the Dragon On Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...f0d86517f7653a VIDEOS TO PUMP YOU UP! KevR's video from ZDayZ 2012 when Daisuke and KevR joined us on one of our Dragon runs. FIRST TIME DRIVING THE DRAGON? ORIENTATION & SAFETY TIPS I posted this last year and it seemed to help folks who had never been before to mentally prep for the Dragon. Again, the video was produced by the Minis on the Dragon group and I linked to their youtube video. Mike, Z Stig, Mr&Mrs and 6 others like this. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes Last edited by ZCarMan; 11-29-2012 at 09:03 PM.

11-18-2012, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Already have my cabin ZCarMan, PapoZalsa, Mr&Mrs and 1 others like this.

11-18-2012, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,989 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	ewwwwwwww zdayz!!!!! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-18-2012, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,989 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Damn dude, that first video makes you NOT wanna drive this road. ZDaleyZ likes this. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-19-2012, 08:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3372	Unless you drive balls to the wall D, you will get run over out there from the sounds of it. So my Driving Miss Daisy a$$ surely would not make it. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

11-19-2012, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I'm going to try and make it this year but with these gas prices its not looking good. Two years ago when I went with you guys gas for the trip cost more then my nights in the room/cabin. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

11-19-2012, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Got our cabin booked a couple weeks back, super excited first time going. Cant wait to meet a lot of you. I am going to try and book some time before at Z1, or leave the car with them on the way home for a possible motor build (funds at the time need to be present haha). ZCarMan likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

11-19-2012, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
GM_Traitor3.5 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,073 Drives: '13 GT/Brembo 6MT Rep Power: 22	ZCarMan and 370Zsteve like this. __________________ 2013 5.0 \| Brembo \| Steeda \| Koni \| Borla \| MGW \| TWM \| JLT \| UMI \| Whiteline \| Fays2 \| McLeod \| Redline Goods \| Redline Tuning \|

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