Vegas Speak Up!

Super Tanooki · 05-06-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JENZ

I've been to about three or four meets. Didn't find them all that friendly or the meets all that fun. Think we're sticking to the mini club for now.

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

My first one, they waved me towards them as I meandered through the parking lot looking to find a spot. It took the burden off of trying to fit in from a social point of view. I haven't been able to hang out as much as I would like, but there is good camaraderie. I've gone to fast Lap with em and helped another move. There was an epic *** heavy bronze eagle I distinctly remember. It just screamed "Murica". Hard to find good people in Vegas, or who are willing to expand their circle.

Strange you guys say that, because I moved to Vegas from London in 2010 and have made some of the best friends I've ever had here - many of them initially from the Z group.

'Hawk - you helped move Ben's stuff. Super friendly guy. Everybody helps everybody. And its a group full of all types of people from different ethnic backgrounds. It should be hard NOT to fit in.

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience Jen, sometimes the wednesday meet attracts a sort of 'outsider' forum crowd that I don't personally consider friends. Next time, look for the organizer - Token. Friendliest guy you'll ever meet. Also, I own a red Z with the plate 'Contra' - if you make it to any more meets be sure to say 'sup. Name's Mike, the group call me MJ.

SS_Firehawk · 05-06-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Tanooki

Strange you guys say that, because I moved to Vegas from London in 2010 and have made some of the best friends I've ever had here - many of them initially from the Z group.

'Hawk - you helped move Ben's stuff. Super friendly guy. Everybody helps everybody. And its a group full of all types of people from different ethnic backgrounds. It should be hard NOT to fit in.

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience Jen, sometimes the wednesday meet attracts a sort of 'outsider' forum crowd that I don't personally consider friends. Next time, look for the organizer - Token. Friendliest guy you'll ever meet. Also, I own a red Z with the plate 'Contra' - if you make it to any more meets be sure to say 'sup. Name's Mike, the group call me MJ.

I meant that as the guys are a good group of people and they welcome newcomers

JENZ · 05-06-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Tanooki

Strange you guys say that, because I moved to Vegas from London in 2010 and have made some of the best friends I've ever had here - many of them initially from the Z group.

'Hawk - you helped move Ben's stuff. Super friendly guy. Everybody helps everybody. And its a group full of all types of people from different ethnic backgrounds. It should be hard NOT to fit in.

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience Jen, sometimes the wednesday meet attracts a sort of 'outsider' forum crowd that I don't personally consider friends. Next time, look for the organizer - Token. Friendliest guy you'll ever meet. Also, I own a red Z with the plate 'Contra' - if you make it to any more meets be sure to say 'sup. Name's Mike, the group call me MJ.

I know token. Him and maybe two other are the only "friendly" ones. Everyone else just kind of considers us invisible. I gave it about four attempts I think. It just doesn't compare to the mini people. Friendliest group of people you ever met. Oh well.

Haboob · 05-06-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JENZ

I suck so bad. My best run was 14.9. I stalled on two launches. I deep staged on one by accident. I can't stage or launch well. But hey practice makes perfect and this was my very first time, and instead of giving up when I screwed up two times in a row I kept going till I got it right.

I always deep staged when I dragged.

Better RT's for me, never red lighted.

Haven't taken mine to the track though, not sure I'm going to ever.

Pretty cool that you guys have a meet up, or at least a fairly active regional thread.

May be headed to Vegas in late August/September for the weekend.

JENZ · 05-06-2013, 10:04 PM

Can I give you my Ikea shopping list to fulfill on the way lol.

Haboob · 05-06-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JENZ

Can I give you my Ikea shopping list to fulfill on the way lol.

Hah, as long as it fits in the Z with a small suitcase!

JENZ · 05-06-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Hah, as long as it fits in the Z with a small suitcase!

Nothing fits in the z.

Haboob · 05-06-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JENZ

Nothing fits in the z.

Not true! I fit my entire exhaust in the Z (barely), and my golf clubs fit in the Z... riding shotgun.

Super Tanooki · 05-07-2013, 01:20 AM

A group of us will be meeting up to cruise to the big Fontana gathering in September. You guys should join.

JENZ · 05-07-2013, 01:34 AM

What's that? Not the Laguna Seca thing right?

SS_Firehawk · 05-07-2013, 09:17 AM

I am F@cking there. Send me info on what I need to do.

Super Tanooki · 05-07-2013, 01:51 PM

Sunday, September 8, 2013, Nissan Fontana Dealership (which is in Fontana, not Laguna ;-)). It's a big officially-organized annual meet. Tons of Zs and GT-Rs go, among other Nissans. Great place to do some R&D on parts because everyone's modified in some way. This year its happening in conjunction with a SpeedVentures track day at the Auto Club Speedway. I will be going to the meet at the dealership, I won't be doing the track day. My wife will come if she can get the day off, so we might go eat at a nice outdoor shopping area nearby and look around before cruising back to LV late afternoon.

The Vegas group usually meets early - around 5:30-6am, if I recall correctly, at South Point and cruise out from there. One stop for coffee on the way, and it's a nice chill drive.

Here's the event on FB.

JENZ · 05-07-2013, 02:13 PM

I'll mull it over with the husband. Sounds like a good excuse to make a short vacation....

Infamous · 05-07-2013, 07:22 PM

They arrived!

SS_Firehawk · 05-07-2013, 07:25 PM

Nice! CG's

05-06-2013, 10:04 PM	#230 (permalink)
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05-07-2013, 09:17 AM	#236 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I am F@cking there. Send me info on what I need to do. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 05-07-2013 at 09:21 AM.

05-07-2013, 01:51 PM	#237 (permalink)
Super Tanooki Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Drives: 370Z MT Base/Spt Red Rep Power: 15	Sunday, September 8, 2013, Nissan Fontana Dealership (which is in Fontana, not Laguna ;-)). It's a big officially-organized annual meet. Tons of Zs and GT-Rs go, among other Nissans. Great place to do some R&D on parts because everyone's modified in some way. This year its happening in conjunction with a SpeedVentures track day at the Auto Club Speedway. I will be going to the meet at the dealership, I won't be doing the track day. My wife will come if she can get the day off, so we might go eat at a nice outdoor shopping area nearby and look around before cruising back to LV late afternoon. The Vegas group usually meets early - around 5:30-6am, if I recall correctly, at South Point and cruise out from there. One stop for coffee on the way, and it's a nice chill drive. Here's the event on FB. Last edited by Super Tanooki; 05-07-2013 at 01:55 PM.

05-07-2013, 02:13 PM	#238 (permalink)
JENZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,356 Drives: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Club Rep Power: 20	I'll mull it over with the husband. Sounds like a good excuse to make a short vacation.... __________________ IG: @dawdlingcupcake

05-07-2013, 01:20 AM	#234 (permalink)
Super Tanooki Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Drives: 370Z MT Base/Spt Red Rep Power: 15	A group of us will be meeting up to cruise to the big Fontana gathering in September. You guys should join.

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