My 2JZGTE 240z is moving to PA...

Z-Gad · July 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Don't worry, I am going with it ... LOL

After much deliberation, my wife and I are relocating to the town I grew up in (Waynesboro, PA). My family is still in the area, and we are looking forward to a more rural, lower stress, slower paced lifestyle, accompanied by a change of seasons. Having lived in Orlando for the last 18 years, it is a bitter-sweet decision. We will be leaving behind some very close relationships that we have developed, and will never be able to replace. Having said that, I do not wish to dwell on the negative, but look forward to a new chapter in our lives. The nearest dragstrip (of great importance to me atleast) is around 20 minutes away (Mason Dixon Dragway), so hopefull I'll run into some other HybridZ members in the area. I expect to make a couple of test-n-tunes this fall with some local racers I know. I haven't told them I am moving up, but will let it be a surprise. I'll post up here before I go, so I can catch up with anyone in the area.
Regards, Mike

J. Soileau RB26zcar · July 12th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Good luck to you and family Mike!! Will you be flying out of that area now?

Z-Gad · July 12th, 2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Soileau RB26zcar

Good luck to you and family Mike!! Will you be flying out of that area now?

Thanks Joel, I appreciate it. i will still be based out of Atlanta, but will probably be commuting out of the DC area. I haven't decided whether to fly out of BWI, Dulles, or Harrisburg. I have options.

turboHLS30 · July 12th, 2009, 06:26 PM

Arnt you the one with the yellow 2j Z

Z-Gad · July 13th, 2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by turboHLS30

Arnt you the one with the yellow 2j Z

yes

slownrusty · July 13th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Mike - I recently turned down a job in Pittsburgh so was at the same cross roads. Good luck to you with all your new endeavours.
My best,
Yasin

Mike kZ · July 13th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Based out of Atlanta? Are you working here?

rags · July 13th, 2009, 08:58 AM

Good luck with the move Mike. Hope to see you at Carlisle next year

Joe

Scottie-GNZ · July 13th, 2009, 12:19 PM

You can't go. The tire chains are gonna rip off your ZGs

mike321go · July 13th, 2009, 12:40 PM

have a safe move

Z-Gad · July 13th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike kZ

Based out of Atlanta? Are you working here?

I am based in Atlanta (pilot). However, I venture out as far as the airport, or the shuttle bus to a hotel room if I cannot catch a commute home after work...

Joe, hope to see you in Carlisle

Thanks Yasin ... we were looking into Pittsburgh at one time, but it's not exactly getting away from the hustle and bustle.

Scottie, you know it hasn't been an easy decision...

PETEW · July 13th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Awesome! Another nice Z in PA. You are going to be a couple of hours away from me. I am hoping to see a lot of you guys in the upcoming years. We will need to start a club soon.

speeder · July 13th, 2009, 11:54 PM

You know that Zs don't do well in the snow, right?

Sorry to see you go, Man.

mike321go · July 21st, 2009, 06:02 PM

well mike... heres my 2jz here in CALI!!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/H...deo_696881.htm

cygnusx1 · July 21st, 2009, 06:57 PM

PA is "local" to us. Welcome back to the Northeast!

g00kb0i · July 21st, 2009, 10:19 PM

I have a feeling the 2j 240 is going to get a awd transplant

S30TRBO · July 22nd, 2009, 05:40 AM

Mike,

I was born in Western NY and grew up in PSL, Florida for 15+ years from the late 70's-90's. The house I grew up in was the only one off of the main drag and now my town has just blown up. I go back and visit the family and can't believe the changes every time, I don’t think construction has stopped since early '90.

The Northeast isn't bad, seasons are nice and winters have been hit and miss over the past decade. I have been up here since '98, separated from the military in '03 and settled for the area. I live far enough out of the city that it's not bad at all where I am. Now you are only a few hours from many of us. MIR is 20 minutes from me!

Change is always hard but change can be good, everything happens for a reason.

Best of luck!

Cjarloz · July 23rd, 2009, 09:09 AM

I hate goodbyes

.. However My sisters bf and who knows in the future Hubby lives close to allentown so i may be able to visit. First ill have to get out of Denmark. Scandanavians :P

duder280z · July 24th, 2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeder

You know that Zs don't do well in the snow, right?

I wouldn't be so sure...

With a way less than optimal setup, mine mashed through last winter way better than I expected! Great doughnuts and sideways action

Good luck with the move!

Z-Gad · July 25th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duder280z

I wouldn't be so sure...

With a way less than optimal setup, mine mashed through last winter way better than I expected! Great doughnuts and sideways action

Good luck with the move!

You're givin me chills!!!
Thx all for the positive comments, I'll update you all as the move goes on

July 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#1
Z-Gad Ludicrous speed, GO! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 1,391	My 2JZGTE 240z is moving to PA... Don't worry, I am going with it ... LOL After much deliberation, my wife and I are relocating to the town I grew up in (Waynesboro, PA). My family is still in the area, and we are looking forward to a more rural, lower stress, slower paced lifestyle, accompanied by a change of seasons. Having lived in Orlando for the last 18 years, it is a bitter-sweet decision. We will be leaving behind some very close relationships that we have developed, and will never be able to replace. Having said that, I do not wish to dwell on the negative, but look forward to a new chapter in our lives. The nearest dragstrip (of great importance to me atleast) is around 20 minutes away (Mason Dixon Dragway), so hopefull I'll run into some other HybridZ members in the area. I expect to make a couple of test-n-tunes this fall with some local racers I know. I haven't told them I am moving up, but will let it be a surprise. I'll post up here before I go, so I can catch up with anyone in the area. Regards, Mike __________________ 71 240z 2JZGTE TH400 ... 76mm turbo, R200 rearend - 8.915 @ 153.60 88mm turbo, R230 rearend - 9.038 @ 152.14 (so far) http://album.hybridz.org/showgallery...00&ppuser=7981 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/a...e90005d70d.htm 02 IS300 Sportcross (daily) 07 Solar Orange 350Z Roadster (wife's car) A really bad want is a justifiable need ...

July 12th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#2
J. Soileau RB26zcar RB on da brain Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: lake charles, la. Posts: 2,933	Good luck to you and family Mike!! Will you be flying out of that area now? __________________ Acura TL true HID ~see sig pics~ ® Click for^^ rb26dettZ pics or Photo Show

July 13th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#6
slownrusty HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,963	Mike - I recently turned down a job in Pittsburgh so was at the same cross roads. Good luck to you with all your new endeavours. My best, Yasin __________________ Ole skool "wouldn't have it any other way"

July 13th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#7
Mike kZ Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Lilburn, GA, USA Posts: 2,335	Based out of Atlanta? Are you working here? __________________ http://327-240z.freeservers.com/ http://members.tripod.com/SnowSurfer/mikekz1.html

July 13th, 2009, 08:58 AM	#8
rags Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Westwood,NJ Posts: 749	Good luck with the move Mike. Hope to see you at Carlisle next year Joe __________________ Yep.... I'm a wanna be tuner the toys '71 240Z 3 liter turbo '74 260Z old school 327 4 speed '78 280Z LS1 T56 '87 Grand National

July 12th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#4
turboHLS30 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Daytona Beach Florida Posts: 212	Arnt you the one with the yellow 2j Z

July 13th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#9
Scottie-GNZ HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 2,544	You can't go. The tire chains are gonna rip off your ZGs __________________ Scottie '87 RX7 / 2JZ Power - 9.51 @ 146.16 '84 911 Carrera Cabriolet '97 E36 M3 Coupe/5-spd '98 Sonoma Stepside - LM4 powered

July 13th, 2009, 12:40 PM	#10
mike321go HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: mill valley, CA Posts: 294	have a safe move __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2559525 www.bertollis.com www.myspace.com/mikegtech

July 13th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#12
PETEW Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Andreas, PA Posts: 340	Awesome! Another nice Z in PA. You are going to be a couple of hours away from me. I am hoping to see a lot of you guys in the upcoming years. We will need to start a club soon. __________________ '77 280 (It's rolling chassis at least now) Turbo motor back from the machinist and being put together! '73 240 (2003Z's old ride) nice

July 13th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#13
speeder HybridZ Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 827	You know that Zs don't do well in the snow, right? Sorry to see you go, Man. __________________ Rick Bowers '77 280ZT (Not as fat as I thought) - Awaiting 260ci Twin Turbo Buick Stage II - Finally out of machine shop jail after 2+ years! '78 280Z (Soon to be for sale) 2002 Lexus IS300 - Turbo 2JZ, 6-speed - daily driven monster. "Speed costs - How fast do you want to spend?" My build thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=136300 Old body shown in obsolete website: Rick's 280ZT AKA: "Porkchop"

July 21st, 2009, 06:02 PM	#14
mike321go HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: mill valley, CA Posts: 294	well mike... heres my 2jz here in CALI!!! http://videos.streetfire.net/video/H...deo_696881.htm __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2559525 www.bertollis.com www.myspace.com/mikegtech

July 21st, 2009, 06:57 PM	#15
cygnusx1 SID Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,962	PA is "local" to us. Welcome back to the Northeast! __________________ Dave http://dcerutti.smugmug.com/ New club forming in the Northeast. www.NYZCC.org NY,NJ,CT,PA. PM for info.

July 21st, 2009, 10:19 PM	#16
g00kb0i Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: glendale, ca Posts: 50	I have a feeling the 2j 240 is going to get a awd transplant

July 22nd, 2009, 05:40 AM	#17
S30TRBO Pimp Daddy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: California, MD Posts: 568	Mike, I was born in Western NY and grew up in PSL, Florida for 15+ years from the late 70's-90's. The house I grew up in was the only one off of the main drag and now my town has just blown up. I go back and visit the family and can't believe the changes every time, I don’t think construction has stopped since early '90. The Northeast isn't bad, seasons are nice and winters have been hit and miss over the past decade. I have been up here since '98, separated from the military in '03 and settled for the area. I live far enough out of the city that it's not bad at all where I am. Now you are only a few hours from many of us. MIR is 20 minutes from me! Change is always hard but change can be good, everything happens for a reason. Best of luck! __________________ Joe Sheelar Formerly: 240ztt Inventory 1971 Datsun 240Z (STB) Turbo 1979 Datsun 810 The Project is Back ON!! 1997 Nissan XE Extended Cab Pickup 2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4

July 23rd, 2009, 09:09 AM	#18
Cjarloz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 49	I hate goodbyes .. However My sisters bf and who knows in the future Hubby lives close to allentown so i may be able to visit. First ill have to get out of Denmark. Scandanavians :P __________________ 70 240z L28ET

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