Northern Alabama/Huntsville thread

[MadMan]

Reporting in.
Hsv/Mad Co.
Haven't been to a Nissan Owners Club meeting yet.
Is there nothing local for just the Z crowd?

[speedfreek]

Welcome MadMan! There isn't anything in Huntsville dedicated to just the G/Z crowd. At least yet. If we got enough interest then we could create something to cater to this. BamaGZ is the biggest G/Z dedicated group in Alabama. They are based out of Birmingham mainly and have a few in Montgomery, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, and Mobile. It is a good group of guys and girls who own G's and Z's. I had a great time hanging out with them this past ZdayZ. But back to the Huntsville area. Unfortunately as previously mentioned they are not active in this community. None of them attend any of the major events. If you want to roll with a group to these then I would suggest signing up with BamaGZ and start attending some events. Perhaps with enough interest we can start the Huntsville or North Alabama chapter of BamaGZ where G/Z enthusiast meet and go to the actual functions geared towards us enthusiast. I do not attend every North Alabama Nissan meet as I do not care to hang out in a parking lot on a Friday night hard parking. I only know and talk to a few in that group. Most are younger with 350z's or 240sx's. Just not my thing. Every now and then I make it to one when the few I know are attending and time permits.

Are you going to Z Nationals this October? Can caravan down from Huntsville to meet up with the BamaGZ folks in Carrolton.

[ZBro16]

Originally Posted by MadMan

Reporting in.
Hsv/Mad Co.
Haven't been to a Nissan Owners Club meeting yet.
Is there nothing local for just the Z crowd?

I think I saw you around west huntsville yesterday. Not many '13s rollin around yet.

Hopefully we will get info on the next meet soon.

[speedfreek]

Originally Posted by ZBro16

I think I saw you around west huntsville yesterday. Not many '13s rollin around yet.

Hopefully we will get info on the next meet soon.

A little behind the times I see. The next meet is this Friday at Mellow Mushroom in Jones Valley. Although it is unlikely I will make it over 5hat way.

[ZBro16]

Ah yeah. I'm not either. Trying to go easy on funds for the coming month of insanity in my bank account.

[MadMan]

Any chance just the 3 of us getting together?
Maybe starting the nucleus of a Tennessee Valley Z Club?
Or inviting any other Z Owners we might know.
Maybe someone who doesn't own a PW.

[speedfreek]

I have been kicking around this idea of starting a group in Huntsville/North Alabama of G and Z owners who are actually enthusiasts and active in the commmuntiy as far as actually going to events, etc. Seems everyone got a PW after me . If there were already 2 in the group I would of gotten the Gun Metallic instead which wouldn't of helped you other than mine being a '12 and you having those fancy driving lights. Doesn't help I converted them all over to Fast Intentions which is the only way to go for exhaust on the 370 IMO. One of my friends has an '11 PW who will be attending tonights dinner/meet/hard park event. Then ZBro over there had a 40th which pains me to see him in a PW when the 40th was my favorite color and would have searched harder for one if he didn't already have one but I digress. You gotta do what you gotta do. I love my PW now that I have it. Since everyone has a PW in Huntsville we have kicked around the idea of starting a PW club only but that won't help out others who are in the wrong color for that.

[MadMan]

Let's stop kicking the idea around and start feeding it.
I've only been in my Z for a few months & don't really know anybody in the community, but it sounds like you have some contacts.
Put the Word on the streets & let's get the ball rolling.
What you say?

[speedfreek]

Right now the group would be very small but I guess that isn't necessarily a bad thing and can grow it over time. Probably start out with about 5. The biggest events are ZdayZ and Z Nats which BamaGZ attends each year. They also do a BBQ in the summer as well as some of the local shows around the Bham area. What I envision is a group who are enthusiasts in the area who enjoy modding their ride and attending the events catered to the community.

Here is what I propose for first official unofficial meet for the local G/Z people. I have two ideas one of which can be date to be determined.

1. Cruise up to Nashville for the Cars n Coffee Sept. 7. (straight shot unlike last time for those that remember last year).

2. Cruise on some nice twisty roads up to the Tims Ford or Lynchburg, TN. We can set a date where all or at least most involved can attend this fall.

So MadMan, Zbro16, gSwift what say you? Want to get this going? I will extend the invite to BamaGZ and see if any of them would like to come up for either.

[jburke26]

Thanks for the heads up Speedfreak! I did not realize this thread was here! I would like to get together as I do not know anyone with a Z or a G for that matter.

Unfortunately I am going to be pretty busy on the weekends the next month or so but I would be glad to try and make some meets when I can.

[MadMan]

Sept. 7 is no good for me.
And I see we are now tied up at 2 - 2.
The PW to GM ratio must be maintained.
There is a balance in the Force.
Surely, (I know, quit calling you Shirley) someone around here must have bought a Z in a color other than White or Grey.

[jburke26]

lol the only other Z I have seen around town more than once was a yellow one

I did see a 40th the other day and gave him a thumbs up out the window.

[callmepepito0]

I went to the Nissan meet last night, had a blast so I am definitely wanting to get more active in this type of community. I was a shut in for the entire time I owned my 350z, and meeting new people has always been a bit awkward for me.

But as learned last night there is so much learn from other car owners, I really feel like I missed out on some super fun experiences by being shy. And of course, I love talking about cars but really don't have many friends, yet, that have that same love.

So I'm Larry and I would love to be a part of the G/Z club, if you guys will have me.

[speedfreek]

Welcome Larry. More G/Z's are always welcome. Glad you had fun at the Nissan meet.

Still waiting on the others to chime in. So far no one can make the Sept. 7 date. I am still likely to make the drive up to the Nashville Cars n Coffee (weather permitting) that day as Bama is off that weekend. Anyone that can make it is welcome to cruise up.

Next up is for those going to Z Nationals October 4-6. I hope most of you will join us this year. BamaGZ will be representing as always. I know Madman is ready to go! These events are what it is all about.

After that I am looking to plan a late fall cruise late October/ early November timeframe. This time of the year its harder on Saturdays to work around everyone's football preferences.

Most important is feedback.

[callmepepito0]

I work from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays so I cannot make the 7th. I can't really say if I will be able to make Z Nationals either at current due to the way my company works weekends and vacations. If I am lucky I might be able to make it, I think it would be a fun trip.

But I am very interested in things I can make around my work and Bama football games...