Yup, that's probably me in that parking lot.

I bet it was a nismo, but he's not as adept at telling the differences quickly.

Last year, I could probably count on two hands how many Zs I saw around the DSM metro area. This year, it's shot up considerably. Just yesterday I waved at a dude in a gunmetal Z and just 2 blocks later saw a red Z turning off. This was near Carmax, and I know they have a red Z sitting in their lot that gets some test drives near there. And later in the day, saw a black Nismo at Angelo's near where I live. :)

But the rate at which I'm seeing Zs around is much higher this season.

Just curious, but do you other Z owners have front license plates?

I do, but that's just because the plate was already drilled into the bumper when I took delivery. I just left it...

I think the Iowa club is planning on meeting up at the Autocross at Hawkeye Downs on Sunday, May 18th! Anyone else planning on going? Pretty fun course they set up there in Cedar Rapids. :driving:

I'm going to be hitting it up again! Looking forward to it. Hopefully not as dramatic this time

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I saw two 370Z's last night, in the parking lot by that Monterrey Mexican restaurant by Jorda Creek. One was a white 2013+ NISMO, the other was a dark grey/silver w/ sport package. Just wondering if it was anybody on here. I was in my Jeep.

NICI has got another meet coming up on Saturday, June 28th in Des Moines. Should be a fun evening meet!

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I'm a maybe for June 28th. Not totally sure if I want to drive all the way to DSM but you never know

I'll be coming from Waterloo. If anyone wants to meet up and cruise down I'd be up for that

I'm in Des Moines- may have to check out NICI

Hopefully the weather holds out tonight for the meet!

How was the turn-out? I wasn't able to make it.

It was decent given the weather! There were about 7 guys from the club, and some guys from the Mazda club showed up, too! I think they're planning on doing it again soon, maybe during a weeknight? No official date yet

Out of curiosity, has anyone in the central Iowa area ever had a shop install anything for them? I'm talking headers, test pipes, maybe even a turbo kit? Just wondering if there are any shops in the area that are comfortable working on 370Zs.

I'm new to Iowa. Just moved from Florida and was looking to see if anyone does meets or anything in the Quad Cities area.

No, so far I haven't been pulled over for it. If you're curious I looked up the fine. It's only $10.

I haven't found much in Iowa. Mostly Honda shops around Des Moines. Nothing by me. I do my own work... when/if I get a turbo kit in, I'd like to do it myself. I've done suspension/exhaust/sways/diff bushings/interior/clutch already. Not too bad if you take your time. There's a link to the service manual on the forum here too, that's a godsend...

I know there are some decent UpRev tuners in the twin cities in MN, which is closer than Chicago for me...

Did you have something in the near future that you're wanting to install?

I was mainly thinking of a turbo kit. I'd feel a lot more comfortable having a professional install it and do the tuning.

This is hypothetical at this point, though. I only bought my car a few months ago, so I haven't quite decided what my plans are for it yet. But it would be nice to know of a trustworthy shop close by.

Do any of the local Iowa guys have a Fast Intentions exhaust on their Z? I'm thinking of getting one, but can't decide on the resonators. I'd love to hear some in person, since Youtube clips can only do so much.

Anybody driving the red 370 into the airport yesterday? I was the black 370 next to you. :tup:

I drove past a black 370 in WDM the other day. I think it was on Fuller. I wasn't in my Z at the time, though.

Hmm I don't go on Fuller but around it on Mills civic and Railroad.

I usually see a white nismo at Costco.

Here's my Z.

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Anyone in the Des Moines area changed their exhaust yet? Thinking about doing mine, would like to listen to another Z that has changed theirs first.

I have the ARK DT-S. I've never heard what it sounds like outside the car though. Lol. It sounds pretty good inside.

I'm in the same boat. I'm leaning towards the Fast Intentions exhaust, but I'd love to hear it in person first. Most Youtube clips don't do any justice for exhausts.

So true on the clips. Personally I am trying to decide on Stillen or Magnaflow. Slight increase in sound, but not enough to wear me down.

Well I just placed an order with F.I. for some Resonated Test Pipes and the CBE with 18" Resonators. November needs to hurry up and get here!

Gonna be a looooong winter for ya Swiss....

Haha, yea, I know! Hopefully the snow will hold off long enough for me to put it on and take it for a spin!

Yeah! You'll find some days to sneak the car out. Can't wait to see/hear your setup.

I just got my 370 2 weeks ago located in Des Moines. Anyone know when the next meet is?:hello:

Welcome! I think the Nissan-Infinity club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. There's also a Cars and Coffee in West Des Moines that meets every-other Saturday? - I'm not sure.

That being said, I've never actually been to either, lol.

Lol. Well there's an anniversary cruise on the 13th coming up. It's starting at the Meskwaki Casino and we'll cruise from there. Pretty good time last time. I'll post up the flyer when I get home, otherwise you can check it out on the Nissan-Infiniti club of Iowa's Facebook page.

Welcome! Glad to see another Z in the area on here!

Anybody planning on driving their Z in the winter? I won't be, but I'm curious to see if anybody plans to.

I store mine in the garage for the winter but just put it up for sale.

I drive around there every once in a while. Have a black 370z with fast intentions exhaust. Car is currently listed for sale in the 370z sale section.

I should have had mine out last week since it was dry for the most part. I didn't even think about it until Friday, and of course it gets wet and misty since then. Otherwise, no, I slum around in a '14 corolla s leaser.

Council Bluffs, checking in.

Mike here with a 2013 magnetic black 370z in West Des Moines near Waukee.
And I think I have seen the 2009 from Clive for sale on Craigslist. Just got mine last June.

That reminds me, I saw a black 370Z the other day in West Des Moines, at the intersection of 50th and EP True. It pulled into the gas station, but kept going over to the strip mall area. I can't remember which day it was (Thursday afternoon, maybe?).