Z Club of San Diego APRIL 2013 Vol. 22 No. 4
Serving the
County of San Diego
since 1991
Yahoo Group: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/zcsd/
Facebook: group and page “Z Club San Diego” (ZCSD)
NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS APRIL 2ND AT DENNY’S in the Clairemont Square Shopping Center (See Page 2)
Est. 1991
ZCSD
EST. 1991
Anza Borrego Run
ZCSD OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBERS:
President WALLY COOK [email protected] Vice President DAVID GONZALEZ [email protected] Secretary
Patty COOK
Treasurer MICHAEL MONTAG [email protected]
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Membership CLIF YAUSSI (619) 401-0680
Events Coordinator Wally Cook
Newsletter Editor DAVID GONZALEZ [email protected]
Newsletter Production SHERI ARNOTH
Webmaster RICH SCHARF [email protected]
Member at Large LISA FOSTER
Track Coordinator DENNIS DARNALL
Club “Store” MICHELE RUPPERT [email protected]
Convention Chairman Lenny Arnoth [email protected]
SEZ THE PREZ Established in 1991 by the owner of Z
-Whizz.
The Z Car CLUB OF SAN DIEGO is
a group of
Datsun and Nissan Z enthusiasts and a
Charter
Member of the National Z Car Club As-
sociation.
Purpose: The Club is organized as a
California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit
Corporation formed to:1) Provide its
members with access to knowledge
about their Z Cars;
2) Provide a forum for members and
other interested parties;
3) Exchange Z Car information;
4) Organize events and activities for
members which enhance their enjoy-
ment of Z car ownership.
Persons interested in becoming a
Member should fill out the Membership
Form located on the last page of this
Newsletter.
Monthly Meetings are held the first
Tuesday of each month with dinner at 6
PM and meeting starting at 7 PM. See
below for driving directions.
Contact an Officer: See the list of Of-
ficers on the left side of this Newsletter.
Any Officer will respond to your Email.
Club Mailing Address:
Z Club of San Diego
P.O. Box 710886
Santee, CA 92072
Our monthly meeting place:
DENNY’S
4280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117 Driving directions:
From 52, take the Genesee exit south to Clairemont Mesa, go west just past Clairemont
Drive, and it’s on the right
From 5, go to Clairemont Dr and go east a
couple miles ‘til you get to the Clairemont
Square Center. Turn right on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Then look for the Denny’s. on
your left. We park in back of Denny’s
THE PREZ SAYZ
March was another good month starting off with
our General Meeting with guest speaker Theo
from Carrera Coachworks located in El Cajon,
CA. They do restorations from simple repair to
putting a Ferrari body on a 240Z frame. It was a
great talk.
Then we had a great drive with thirteen cars that
went by way of mountain roads with great views
out to the Anza Borrego Desert. It was a beautiful
day. We stopped in the city of Anza Borrego at
the Christmas Circle Park in the center of the city,
where we ate our lunch. Then drove out to look at
the flowers and sculptures of prehistoric animals.
There were several new sculptures, one of a ser-
pent that was at least 100 yards long, and spanned
across/under the road. There will be pictures of
these animals in our April Newsletter.
We have a guest speaker for our April meeting,
and our monthly event will be the West Coast Na-
tionals sponsored by Motorsport in the City of
Orange April 26th, 27th, and 28th. The car show is
on the 28th. Read about this in our April Newslet-
ter.
This is your Club. Bring out your car, your friend,
and enjoy the fun.
Your Prez – Wally Cook
ZCSD EVENTS for 2013
*January 19th – ZCSD Campo Train Museum *February 23rd – ZCSD Fire Memories Museum * March 23rd– Anza Borrego * April 26th – 28th – Motorsport Z-Car West Coast Nationals in Or-ange CA * May 19th – ZCSD Annual Picnic at Santee Lakes * June 8th – ZCSD Idyllwild Drive & Lunch * June 21st,,22nd, 23rd - ZCSD Hearst Castle * July 27th – ZCSD Drive-In Movie Night – Sheri * August 24th – ZCSD Beach Party at Crown Point in Mission Bay * September – ZCSD Support & Attend: • Japanese Classic Car Show at the Queen Mary, Long Beach • Coronado Speed Festival * October 5th – ZCSD DYNO Day and B-B-Q * November 9th – ZCSD Ramona Valley Wine Drive *December 14th – ZCSD Holiday Party Other Events: * April 8th – 10th Bottom Buster Motor Tour * August 3rd – 9th ZCON, Nashua, New Hampshire * October 12th – Empire Z’s Annual Car Show * November TBD – ZCCIV Annual Car Show * Jay Leno’s Garage (Big Dog Garage) – will try to coordinate a visit with some of our clubs contacts.
Go to WWW.ZCSD.ORG for a list of our Clubs Sponsors
ZCSD Monthly outing is going to be The 2013 Motorsport Auto Z-Car West Coast Nationals. It is a three day event staring Friday
evening, April 26th at 6:00 pm. Take note you may need to register for the different activities that are taking place, even when
some of them are free of charge. Visit their web page for more information and details : www.zcarparts.com
2012 Motorsport Auto Z-Car West Coast National Trophy Winners
A nza Borrego Run
Picnic at The Christmas
Circle Park
c
Group picture and
drivers meeting
A nza Borrego Run
Desert Flowers
Metal Sculptures
Your Board in Action
Your Board in Action :
The Board of Directors meeting was held on February 19th 2013.
Topics of discussion included; the Motorsport Z-Car West Coast Na-
tionals in Orange, with the car show on April 28th, redesigning the
club logo and 2014 Convention planning.
The Hearst Castle trip has been scheduled so mark your calendars for
a great weekend – June 21st-23rd! The anticipated price is about $300
for a room for 2 for two nights at the Quality Inn in San Simeon, din-
ner for 2 on Saturday night and 2 tickets for a Hearst Castle tour.
ZONC already has 9 couples and 2 singles planning to go (a total of
11 cars). Lenny volunteered to chair our club’s involvement in this
event and will plan scenic drives up/back for your enjoyment.
Don’t forget the next General Meeting: April 2nd at Denny’s (Dinner
at 6, meeting at 7).
Wally and the snake dragon
DATSUN 280ZX
Tenth Anniversary Edition
The Black Gold and Black Red
10th Anniversary
Edition Z's have become one
of the more Collectable Z Cars
Models.
This summary is intended to
give you more information
about these special edition cars.
This section provided by:
Keith Thurston,IZCC #4529 and Rob Tucker
Send Comments To: Rob Tucker,
(last up-dated 16 March 2008)
The Tenth Anniversary of the DATSUN Z Car was commemorated by the factory with the production of a Special Edition Z Car for
1980. This Special Edition was named the "280ZX-10. 10th Anniversary Special Edition". Pictured above is the more popular
BLACK GOLD Edition of the 10th Anniversary Edition of 3000 - Registration #0001
Below is an image of the rarer Red and Black version of this Z - #1170.
Fred Jordan’s 10th Anniversary Black Gold 280ZX at the ZCCIV 2012 car show
The basis for this special edition was the 1980 280ZX GL package. They were all then equipped with a Special Edition Op-
tion Package, which included the following:
1. Numbered, Commemorative Dash Plaque (Canadian model has Maple Leaf emblem on Dash
Plaque)
2. Two Tone Paint (Gold/Black or Red/Black)
3. Gold Hood Emblem & gold or red stripe on black hood
4. Gold or Black Tone Alloy Wheels
5. Headlight Washers
6. Commemorative Wreath Decals On Lower Front Fenders, Hatch and Owners Manual
7. Goodyear Wingfoot Tires Size P195/70R14
8. Five Speed (with new style shift knob) or A/T
9. Tan or Burgundy Leather Seats
10. Surround Sound Stereo System (AM/FM Radio, Cassette Tape Player (with special tape and letter from Datsun)
& Booster))
11. Automatic Temperature Control
12. Black Out Exterior Trim Package
13. Tinted Windshield
14. Tinted T-bar roof
15. Auto temperature control feature
Price - MSRP - $13,850 - $14,300
ZCSD STORE
NEW CLUB SHIRTS ARE IN !!!
$ 25.00
CLIF’S MEMBERSHIP
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday!
Which Z car is the most popular in ZCSD?
Wally Cook 04/01
Jerry Peterson 04/10
Steve Dowell 04/13
Lenny Arnoth 04/13
Chuck Golden 04/16
Len Martini 04/17
Phil Barlow 04/22
Dennis Darnall 04/28
Z Car Model 240Z 260Z 280Z 280ZX 300ZX-Z31 300ZX-Z32 350Z-Z33 370Z-Z34
# of cars 17 2 8 9 6 7 15 4
TOTAL MEMBERS THAT HAVE RENEWED: 55
MEMBERS OUTSTANDING ON THEIR DUES: 34
OUR CLUB FUNCTIONS BEST WHEN MEMBERS ARE
ACTIVE AND ENVOLVED. WE HOPE WE CAN COUNT
ON YOU TO JOIN WITH US IN 2013.
Short note from your Vice-Prez and Newsletter editor
Welcome to the Aprils newsletter. Hope everyone had a great Easter!!!. March was another awesome month for
ZCSD members . The Borrego Run was as always great ,the weather wonderful. We had a great turn out with 13
cars from Z cars, a pick up truck, a Cadillac, and Miguel Cervantes awesome Datsun 510. The guest speaker ,Theo
from Carrera Coachwerks address the membership and told us about the Ferrari body kit for the 240-280Z Car.
This month guest speaker promise to be awesome as well .Angel and Eric from Flawless Rides Motorsports they
specialize in anything from street to race car modifications. They also have a couple of race cars 240sx and 300zx.
,so they know Nissan well.
Z u at the meeting
David
Flawless Rides Motorsports : 7455 Raytheon Rd San Diego, CA (858) 505-9848
Lisa Foster : Member at Large
Five Things the Z Club May Not Know About You!
Meet Michael Montag:
1. I am member of ZCSD for 6 years. Wanted a Z since 1969 when
they came out.
2. First car was a Dodge Demon (wish I had kept) see them in Good
Guys Magazine.
3. First job was a cowhand on a Ranch.
4. I am a NAVY brat, went to San Diego State for College.
5. Live down the road from Lenny.
(Michael is also our Club’s Treasurer)
Michael and wife ,Marcy Michael’s always pristine 350Z
March ZCSD General Meeting
Full House at the March ZCSD General Meeting . Enzo brought Mom and Dad he like to start them young.
Top: ZCSD members Steve and guess speaker Theo from Carrera Coachwerks, Miguel, Michael and Michael Montag in the back ground
Bottom: Wally and Theo ,Chuck and Michele Alex and Miguel
Z Cars at the General Meeting
Plenty of Z cars and comradery
at the parking lot
PRESIDENTS MEMBERSHIP LETTER
You joined the Z Club of San Diego because you have a Z
car that you love (or hate if not running), and to drive your
car in organized drives (or runs), show your car off at car
shows, and to be a part of a great group of people that like
their cars as much as you do.
We are looking forward to another great year of meetings,
speakers, and drives. The ZCSD has become the most ac-
tive Z Car Club in California, and may be in the Western
States.
It is that time of year where we need to pay our dues. The
reason for the dues is to pay for the expense of running the
club which include the following: 1) Paying for our member-
ship in the National Z Club of America, 2) club insurance
for the events that we organize and run, 3) the printing and
distribution of the Newsletter, 4) part of your cost for the
Holiday Party in December is paid by the Club. The dues re-
main the same $36 for the year, which is just $3 per month.
This is the best deal in town.
Don’t miss out. Fill out the renewal form and bring it to the
next meeting.
Your President: Wally Cook
Auto Driving Museum
The 2013 370 Z is Randy's ,the orange is the 1999 concept 350, the white haired guy with Randy is John Morton , the
other guy is Motoman, George Notaras and Lenny of course. The silver car is a clay model 350Z
