Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3161813)

I'm in Raleigh, lived in Raleigh for 9 years in college and recently moved back - I'm originally from Charlotte. I love it here, also I have a huge typed up list of fun stuff to do in Raleigh if you're interested (I'm a big outdoors/food/beer/car person). It can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing We do have 18 breweries in town now to check out!

I'd love to meet up sometime and have a bunch of tools in my garage if you ever need a hand.

Originally Posted by AntiVenom (Post 3161894)

Nice to see Raleigh representing! I was worried I would be a lone Z, haha.

To echo what others have said about your car make sure you spend some time thinking about your "strategy" Will you eventually want big HP (Turbo), Will you want strong HP (Supercharger), Will you be satisfied with a quick NA car (Bolt-ons)?

Are you looking to track? autoX? enjoy backroads? all of the above?

Either way, you can't go wrong with a catback exhaust (i don't think this will void your warranty). another good first mod is a beefier front sway bar or sway bar set.

Edit: Also, I don't know a lot about how this group is now, but we/you might want to check out Triangle Z Club looks like they still have monthly get togethers. I know at one time they were pretty active.

Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3162071)

Good post for the triangle Z club too.

Also if you're into Autocross (and even if you're not - you should at least go once :tup:) Triad, NCR, Tarheel, and CCR are the main regional SCCA clubs that run events in NC.

and VIR :driving:

Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3163376)

I'll be at a track day next month at VIR if you'd be interested. Likely in a Spec Miata or prepped E30 though.

Originally Posted by RN SHRRK (Post 3163641)

I'll also be doing some track days at VIR at the end of May. 30th and 31st specifically. Pretty short drive up there and back. Wanna go??