Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

Sport Z magazine calls it quits

Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:17 PM
  #1  
WalkerT's Avatar
WalkerT
Thread Starter
Professional
Premier Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound, TX
Default Sport Z magazine calls it quits

When did Sport Z mag call it quits? If you log on their sit it say that they a closing shop.
www.sportzmagazine.com
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:24 PM
  #2  
Fletch69z's Avatar
Fletch69z
Registered User
iTrader: (50)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,266
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
Default

Wow, that sucks!
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:24 PM
  #3  
nissansource's Avatar
nissansource
Registered User
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,731
Likes: 0
From: Performance LAND
Default

took money and run
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:29 PM
  #4  
buzzardmountain's Avatar
buzzardmountain
New Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,898
Likes: 7
From: Flying Low....
Default

Wow.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:32 PM
  #5  
Nexx's Avatar
Nexx
New Member
iTrader: (41)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 13,654
Likes: 8
From: DFW
Default

Originally Posted by nissansource
took money and run
you should read their page before making assumptions.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:40 PM
  #6  
nissansource's Avatar
nissansource
Registered User
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,731
Likes: 0
From: Performance LAND
Default

its a joke shoulda specified! =)
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 02:51 PM
  #7  
Mike Wazowski's Avatar
Mike Wazowski
350Z-holic
Premier Member
iTrader: (113)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 22,096
Likes: 1
From: San Diego 92111
Default

That sucks. I want my money back before I commit to a subscription of a magazine I have never seen.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:01 PM
  #8  
arejohn's Avatar
arejohn
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
From: durham, NC
Default

Without the support of the major book stores Bob had a insurmountable mountain to climb.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:02 PM
  #9  
VN_350z's Avatar
VN_350z
Banned
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,585
Likes: 0
From: Orange County
Default

WTF? I just subscribed to their magazine and never received any issue. They charged me 19 bucks for 1 year. What should I do?
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:20 PM
  #10  
HighwaySpeed's Avatar
HighwaySpeed
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 14,313
Likes: 0
From: USA
Default

Originally Posted by nissansource
took money and run

US business at its' "best"
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:20 PM
  #11  
abyss's Avatar
abyss
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,318
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

Originally Posted by VN_350z
WTF? I just subscribed to their magazine and never received any issue. They charged me 19 bucks for 1 year. What should I do?
put your head between your legs and pucker up.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:28 PM
  #12  
LegionnaireZ's Avatar
LegionnaireZ
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,273
Likes: 0
From: DFW
Default

couldn't ever find one in stores to get a subscription... good thing i didn't...
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:40 PM
  #13  
abyss's Avatar
abyss
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,318
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

Sport Z Magazine is Saying Goodbye

It is with deep regret that after 5 1/2 special years, Sport Z Magazine is ceasing publication. I’ve had a wonderful ride in the world of Z cars, meeting an incredible number of true enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Our sponsors have become trusted colleagues, our readers have become good friends, our staff and writers have become family. Closing the magazine that means the world to me was an extremely painful decision. The severe debt I incurred in the first few years of publication ultimately became insurmountable. As I write this farewell, the agony I feel in my heart and gut is nearly unbearable. I’m told that will pass with time. With official senior citizen status and failing health, the love of my life Miss Marlene and I have agreed to take our leave of the world of 24/7/365 and explore new challenges that life affords us.

That said, Sport Z Magazine has proven itself in a market that is extremely competitive as a viable magazine. For our loyal readers, I know our closing must be heartbreaking news. However, there is a silver lining. My staff members, ever loyal and the hardest working Z/G enthusiasts you’ll ever meet have gathered the necessary funds, legally I’m told, and have committed to start a new magazine. The new magazine, Nissan Sport, is scheduled to launch this fall. I am also happy to announce that we’ve worked out an agreement with the new magazine where all Sport Z Magazine subscribers will receive their full paid subscription. You won’t miss a single issue of the new magazine which I like to think of as Sport Z Magazine PLUS. I wish Nissan Sport the best of luck and our readers Godspeed on the highways, back roads, and switchbacks that lie before you.

--Robert Bell, Publisher, Sport Z Magazine
Looks like yours still gonna get your issues?
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:40 PM
  #14  
superppwZ33's Avatar
superppwZ33
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 311
Likes: 0
From: U.S.A.
Default

Originally Posted by abyss
put your head between your legs and pucker up.
ahhahaha.....that was f***ing funny!!!!!
it made me throw up water all over the keyboard
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 03:54 PM
  #15  
VN_350z's Avatar
VN_350z
Banned
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,585
Likes: 0
From: Orange County
Default

Originally Posted by abyss
put your head between your legs and pucker up.
WTF is your problem? That's not funny.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 04:10 PM
  #16  
Mike Wazowski's Avatar
Mike Wazowski
350Z-holic
Premier Member
iTrader: (113)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 22,096
Likes: 1
From: San Diego 92111
Default

Originally Posted by VN_350z
WTF is your problem? That's not funny.
actually, yes it is quite funny.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 04:13 PM
  #17  
Juno's Avatar
Juno
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,492
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
actually, yes it is quite funny.


I would like to respectfully add that it's another example of a newbie being too sensitive.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 04:22 PM
  #18  
Hraesvelg's Avatar
Hraesvelg
Got Uranium?
Premier Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 35,723
Likes: 6
From: The Recliner of Rage
Default

Good thing I didn't renew my subscription.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 04:29 PM
  #19  
davidv's Avatar
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 42,753
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, AZ
Default

Sport Z magazine gave us the 350Z exhaust shoot out and the plenum vs plenum spacer shoot out. Both were very helpful.

Without the magazine we are back to relying on outrageous manufactures claims.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 04:41 PM
  #20  
Mike Wazowski's Avatar
Mike Wazowski
350Z-holic
Premier Member
iTrader: (113)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 22,096
Likes: 1
From: San Diego 92111
Default

Maybe since the site has started with the article section we would be able to get someone from the forum to do something like this. I amsure manufactures would be willing to cooperate with a forum that has over 60,000 members.
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:15 PM.