HE SAL Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I am seeking to set up an informal network for all owners and enthusiasts of the S30 ( 1970 - 1978 240Z, 260Z, 280Z ) in the Miami / Ft Lauderdale area. It would be for information and parts sharing without the formality ( and anal retentiveness ) of a formal Z Club. PM interest, Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Im down i live in miami to not to many people into these classic datsuns.the funny thing im 21 and had a datsun when I was 16 I was never into hondas more into datsun zcars and wouldnt see too Maby, but im planning on getting another one real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN_Garage Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 There's a lot of S30 owners in the Central Florida area like myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 There's a lot of S30 owners in the Central Florida area like myself yeah I know orlando has I bigger z culture than down south in miami, I think at the time about 5 years ago I was the only kid with a datsun, most of the kids didnt even know what in was driving.all they like down here is civic, integras, evos, subbies modern stuff.i personlly would only drive and own a crx as my only honda, and kids around here dont like them cause there old or to much of a mission to do swaps for them but yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey240z Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I am by miami ok, but not florida. Guess that not close enough.. there is not many people around here thats even heard of a s30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I can attest to the fact that there are a lot more Zs in the Central Florida region than down here in South Florida. I see them whenever I attend a race in Sebring. This was not always the case. Up until 2002 18 to 24 Z Cars, 510s and Roadsters would regularly migrate from all corners of the Miami and Ft Lauderdale area to congregate at my house Saturdays to work on stuff they could not at their Apartments and Houses. Once a week my street looked like a Datsun Dream Garage. When all the fixings were done we would caravan to the local All You Can Eat Pizza Joint. It was a sight to see the procession of all those Datsuns going down the road. Those were great Datsun times but unfortunately.....it came to an end. Guys got married, guys moved away, guys lost interest. I am the only one of the group still waving the DATSUN Flag. One great thing that came of those guys dropping out was that I was able to attain all their Stock and unique Racing parts and cars. At one stage I had 12 S30 Zs and 510s in my back yard. I have since thinned the herd down to 2 Zs, a '74 Fairlady and a 510. I am in the Miami Gardens area, 5 minutes from Dolphin Stadium. If you want to stop by some day email me at zdemon@bellsouth.com for the address. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Sorry...... zdemon@bellsouth.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman V Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Maybe you had a bad experience with a Z club, but really they're still your best resource for parts and information in any area. There's nothing better than hands on. I'd recommend you still go take a look. If you don't like how it's run, then instead of turning your back, I would challenge you to get involved and make improvements in your local club so that other people don't get turned off and that we can keep more Z cars on the road. There's a lot of benefits to being in a Z club. Phar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super X Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Howard, Are you the owner of the flat black '72 240z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Maybe you had a bad experience with a Z club, but really they're still your best resource for parts and information in any area. There's nothing better than hands on. I'd recommend you still go take a look. If you don't like how it's run, then instead of turning your back, I would challenge you to get involved and make improvements in your local club so that other people don't get turned off and that we can keep more Z cars on the road. There's a lot of benefits to being in a Z club. Phar. You misunderstood me. My problem is not with the management of any particular Z Club per say but with the anal retentive members, in particular the owners of the newer 350Zs and 370Zs who, seems to make up ( 60% to 70% locally ) the majority of members since the older Zs are harder to find. Don't get me wrong, a Z Car is a Z Car regardless of vintage but it gets tiring after awhile listening to these guys prattle on about how big a Turbo they have on their engines and how much horsepower they have, then when the question is asked " Well.....how much horsepower do you need and how much is enough ? " They look at you crazy like you just insulted their mothers. I yearn for a group of like minded guys coming together to exchange ideas, parts and the dedication to keeping these older cars viable and roadworthy hence....... the call out to Miami S30 owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Howard, Are you the owner of the flat black '72 240z? Yes.....I am the owner of the '71 Flat Black 240Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super X Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Yes.....I am the owner of the '71 Flat Black 240Z. Ok Cool. I met you last year around this time @ the sfzcc meet in Broward. I'll send you a PM. Edited January 23, 2014 by Super X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Whens the meet gonna be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Any good engine builders for l28et in south florida?im really thinking of going l28et if I can find a reliable builder in south florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Any good engine builders for l28et in south florida?im really thinking of going l28et if I can find a reliable builder in south florida. Although Miami maybe considered a foreign country by the rest of America truth be told it's still the deep south. Chevy and Fords rule. You take your chances taking your Datsun Engine to the local Machine Shop for a rebuild. Your best bet would be to hook up with guys from the local Honda scene and find out where they get their work done. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yeah I asked around alot of my buddies are in the honda game and I ask and they say they could but idk, but I do remember world wide racing in opa locka built a l28et with 500hp in a 280zx, and also my pops back in the day knew him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Is World Wide Racing still around ? I know they moved from their Opa Locka location. Are they still in business ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyssp Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 They are still in opa locka new location there phone is 305 769 1877. And in Miami we have a big group of fast Z . From V8 to 2J and L powered and stock ones to all out race cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HE SAL Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 This weekend I am taking my Z to the Dyno at Twi-lite Performance in Opa-Locka, on my way there I may stop by World Wide and say hello. Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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