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Old 11-14-2012, 05:18 AM
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Id be down to meet up. Id like someone that is used to driving these cars to drive mine. Its hard to figure out if everything is running right when you've never driven one before...
Old 11-14-2012, 05:23 AM
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Cars and coffee this Saturday about 20-30 minutes from the I-4 to I-275 on ramp.
Old 11-14-2012, 06:40 AM
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check out 350zclubofflorida.net also to meet the locals
Old 11-14-2012, 12:26 PM
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I'd be up for a Tampa area meet, and I think this place would be a blast. Maybe start a monthly league and set up an annual championship?

http://www.tampabaygp.com/
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OP, these products would likely work pretty well to restore those seats. Used them with very good results on one of my Alfa Spider's.

http://www.leatherique.com/
Old 11-14-2012, 12:29 PM
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Hey Man, Tampa (westchase) Local as well. Nice Z. I gotta agree with all the other guys that the issue is the tire size. I just sold my stocks for $300 and got these for a steal on Craigslist
New Z Owner In Tampa...-ejcjg.jpgkeep an eye out you will find some.
I had the slip light come one and off to warn me about low brake fluid as well. Just an FYI
Old 11-15-2012, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dcains
I'd be up for a Tampa area meet, and I think this place would be a blast. Maybe start a monthly league and set up an annual championship?

http://www.tampabaygp.com/
I've been there a few times - it's pretty fun! I'd definitely be down to go.

So who's down for cars and coffee this saturday??
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I'm working sat/sun - plus my car is at Ferman Collsion for a new bumper and hood
Old 11-15-2012, 12:36 PM
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Bummer :/ anyone else?
Old 11-15-2012, 12:42 PM
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Luckily, nothing structural, and my bumper was all sandblasted anyway, so this may have been not such a bad thing:

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Story?
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My driveway is impossible to pull out of turning left - view blocked by a neighbor's fence, a utility pole, and a mailbox. I pulled out maybe 6" too far, to get a decent view, and got clipped. 50/50 fault I guess, and neither of us got cited. The airbag sensor got tagged, though, which surprised the hell out of me, so the damage was almost $7K.



Old 11-15-2012, 03:36 PM
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Dang man that's terrible! Hopefully everything was ok and you get your z back soon... As far as this weekend, I am looking pretty busy not sure if I can meet up or not yet.
Old 11-15-2012, 06:16 PM
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I took lots of pics to show there is no structural damage. Both fenders and the headlights were untouched, and the radiator, condenser, oil cooler, and washer bottle were all fine, too. If the airbag hadn't blown I would have just had a shop paint up a new hood and bumper, and put it back together myself. But, the thing needs a new airbag, sensor, computer, and both seatbelts, so I'm letting Ferman do it all. Should be done early next week.
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Damn. Let me know when you guys can meet up then!
Old 11-16-2012, 07:24 AM
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does anyone else have a replica exhaust in the tampa area?just installed mine and would like to compare to change it possibly.
Old 11-23-2012, 10:21 AM
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So I have read a little more on the wheel noise and feathering. If i replace the wheels it will reduce the noise but the countdown begins on the noise returning correct? Is there a way to replace the suspension with a 2006 or aftermarket to get rid of this? I would rather spend more money and fix the problem then just keep replacing tires... I have seen this question asked before a couple time but i have yet to find an actual response to if in fact there is a fix...
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Grats and Welcome!
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Hello there,
I'm new to the site and wondering if there are any meets going on in the Tampa area...
Thanks!
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Hello there,
I'm new to the site and wondering if there are any Tampa meets going on.
Thanks!


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