Welcome to Triad Z
Welcome to the Internet home of the Triad Z Club. We are a non-profit organization focused primarily on the
enjoyment of the Z Car, Datsun 510 and Roadster and the Infiniti G35 Coupe. We are based in Greensboro,
Winston-Salem, High Point and surrounding areas of the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. Triad Z is
open to anyone who is interested in these cars or any other Datsun/Nissan product. For more information
about our club, click here or write to us. (president@triadzclub.com)

Members of the Triad Z Club receive a subscription to Nissan Sport Magazine and attractive discounts from
Modern Nissan as part of their annual dues! Click here if you would like to join.




Latest News:

There was a sneak peek of the new 370Z on December 8th at Modern Nissan.

Two of the new Z cars made an appearance at the dealership from 4-6 PM.
The Club arranged this showing of the cars before their official release
for sale to the public. A special thanks to Matt McCulloh for organizing the
370 tour stop in the Triad!

We want to thank Modern Nissan for hosting the 370Z event. It was very well
attended and we are pleased so many members got a chance to see the new Z.
The all-new 370Z is for sale at Modern Nissan now!
Photos of the 370Z event at Modern Nissan can be found here.

An official release with specs and photos can be found at:
www.MyGTR.com.






Check out the latest cars for sale by clicking "Classifieds" on the top left of each screen!
Latest additions are a 1984 300ZX Turbo and a nice looking V8 280Z.


Classic Motorsports 240Z project car

Classic Motorsports has been working for some years on a 1970 240Z project car.
Follow its progress here



News from BRE!
News from Peter Brock is that there is a new 1/18th scale BRE 240Z diecast coming
very soon. Kyosho made the announcement in Tokyo recently. The models will be
released early in 2009. BRE will carry stock in the United States (photo courtesy Peter Brock).
Kyosho BRE 240Z Introduction.

BRE also has radio control BRE 510 and 240Z models in stock, as well as Libre wheels for the RC kits.



While you are shopping at BRE's web site, look for their new 2009 calendars! 13 great BRE archive images.
Great Christmas presents for yourself or your friends.

Calendars


Z Content in the next Grassroots Motorsports
The next Grassroots Motorsports has a lot of Datsun, Nissan and Z content in it,
including a 240Z/RX7 head-to-head showdown, a road test of the GT-R, and even
an appearance by the 300ZX in the "Budget Supercars" feature.

If you'd like a free copy of this issue, just visit here by Nov 17th:

You will be directed to a page on the GRM web sitewhere you can fill out the form
for a free trial copy of the next issue.

Also, take a look at Classic Motorsports. Their previous issue had an article on the BRE Baja 240Z!
Always a lot of interesting content in both publications.



Classic Motorsports also offer a free trial issue.

The latest issue had the 2009 calendar included in a bag - January 2009 has a
Peter Brock photo of the restored BRE Baja Z.

370Z Project
Matt's Latest Project!!


GT-R Party in August
A group of 350Z owners, some members of My350Z, had a small party for Matt McCulloh
shortly after he took delivery of his GT-R
Matt has a thread with several photos of the cars that showed up at Hooters in Greensboro.




GT-R Photo Shoot
Matt took several photos of his GT-R in an interesting industrial setting
He is sharing the pics at his website.


Z Car and Other Artwork
Jim Smith has created a number of sketches of Dastun and Nissan cars (Z and 510), along with great drawings of
other marques. He will sell his artwork to Z Club members at a 25% discount. Please tell him you saw this posting
to get a discount on your order of Z-related items

His eBay store is at



2008 Triangle Z Club Show
The Triangle Z Club is hosting their 5th Annual Z Show at Crossroads Nissan in Wake Forest.
The show will be held November 1st (rain date November 15).


A PDF of their flyer ... here.



Impressive Rally Driving

Though not driving a Nissan or Datsun, you have to be very impressed with the skills of this driver in a
BMW E30 M3 Group A Rally car!




If your browser does not show the embedded video, follow this link.


New GT-R Web Site

Welcome to MyGTR.COM, Part of the world's largest online NISSAN enthusiast community web site.
Our mission is to satisfy your GTR-hunger utilizing our International networks and resources.
Share your enthusiasm with other GTR lovers here:





Driver's License Changes in NC
Starting July 1st, 2008 it will take much longer to receive your new NC driver's license due to the Patriot Act.
Your new license will be mailed to you; it could take up to one month. If the new license is lost or stolen from
your mailbox it could take up to another month and a second fee. You can renew up to 6 months ahead of your
license expiration. link to story


Forum for Triad Z Club Members

Please follow the link to www.my350Z.com, register and post on the subforum created for our members.


NISMO Fairlady Z 380RS

A 3.8-liter, 350HP limited edition NISMO Z with upgraded suspension and aerodynamics.
Only problems? Limited to 300 pieces and Japanese market only! A fitting sendoff for the 350Z.



John Morton Racing Site
John's Images
Article:The Z Car as an Icon by John Morton


Amelia Islands Concours d'Elegance!

Trevor and Blake travelled to the Amelia Island Concours Mar 7-9 to take in the sights and sounds.
This is a first class event held for the past 13 years. This year highlighted the cars and stars of the Trans-Am
series 1966-1972. Peter and Gayle Brock, John Morton and Sylvia Wilkinson attended. The BRE #46 510 and the
Bob Sharp #75 510 of Paul Newman were there with many other cars. There will be a brief article and pictures
in the next issue of Nissan Sport Magazine and on www.nissansportmag.com.



PROJECT LS1 280Z V8
Members Scott and Ryan Moore continue work on conversion of their 1976 280Z to a LS1 engine with
a T56 6-speed transmission. Their web site thoroughly documents the hard work and is a great resource
for anybody contemplating a project of this magnitude. There are several links to helpful instructions.
Knowing the quality of the work done by Triad Z Club members Mark Ulrich and Roddy Sugg of
Speed Design, this will be a sweet ride.
Follow this link to Scott's site, bookmark it and follow their progress this year.

BRE Launches its new website!
Peter and Gayle Brock launched the new Brock Racing Enterprises website in December 2007. This site
showcases a great deal of Peter's history as a designer, racer, photographer, writer and more. There
are dozens of photograhs of cars Peter has been involved with over the past 48 years - high quality
prints are for sale. Of importance to Z and 510 owners, many historical BRE photos can be purchased.
There are too many noteworthy parts of the website to describe here.
For more information click here


New 240Z Retractable Lap and Shoulder Belts
Motorsport Auto has a new retractable seat belt setup for 1970-73 240Z.


Concours de Graylyn Review September 2007



www.My350Z.com Support for the Triad Z Club


We are very pleased and excited that My350Z.com has become integrally involved with the Triad Z Club.
Matt, who runs the site, owns a sinister black Nismo 350Z and is now a member of our Club. Matt is a local resident
and he has a great passion for the 350Z and the upcoming GT-R. Matt has many friends in the Z community and he has
invited them to join our club too. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome Matt and My350Z.com to the Triad Z Club.
We plan to attend a number of events linked to My350Z.com. Please visit their site and register so you can enjoy
their forums and exchange of information.

Matt has ordered his black on black GT-R and expects an early delivery in 2008.
We are all looking forward to the unveiling of Matt's pride and joy!









































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