Hello all,

Not only am I new to the New Haven area, but I am also new to Z ownership. I am originally from Erie, PA, but spent the last 5 months in the greater Atlanta area for training purposes and was then sent up here to continue working. I bought my Z in the first week of January; when I accepted my job offer I drove around Erie car dealerships (mainly for S's & G's) not expecting to find anything. On the back trade-in lot, I found my soon-to-be baby buried under a foot of snow, and only recognized her from the top couple inches of the rear wheels. The 350 has been my dream car since it first came out in 2003, and I am very happy with my decision! There has been nothing done to her, yet, as my primary focus has been paying off car and student loans before I spend my money elsewhere. That being said, a re-vamped audio system is in the immediate future, along with some subtle paint accents and possibly a NISMO suspension. And an alignment, as I do have a bent tie rod (know of any reputable mechanics in the New Haven area?).

I look forward to meeting your Z family, and it is a great relief to know that so many fellow driving enthusiasts and such a vast wealth of knowledge are so close. Thank you very much for welcoming me into your community!

-Chris Cerami
2008 350Z - Enthusiast (I believe, though VINed as a Touring)

welcome! bring her over to RDZ motorsports. they are club members who opened a shop in Danbury and specialize in the Z32 and Z33.

http://www.rdzmotorsports.net/

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

My Z and I got flood-stuck in Erie PA for a long weekend once..(1976?) ..all the roads out of town were under 3ft of flood water and I couldn't leave to continue my cross-country trip.

Welcome Chris, and thankz for bringing back some old Z-memoriez! You're here with us now, and we welcome you to the best Z Club you'll ever join for free!

The 350Z is extremely popular in the CTZCC. You will find many other 350 owners who want to compare their beloved Zs to yours, seek your advice and experiences with the car, and offer their own for your projects. The 350 is such a versatile platform it has been adapted to a great number of applications, from cool cruisers to viscous NISMO racers.

We're glad you're here, and thankz for the INTRO. You have been added to our Member list and I have sent you a Welcome letter, telling you some interesting things about the CTZCC you should know.

Please make a point of meeting with us! This weekend we have an annual event in RI to honor the memory of Colin Foote, our young member who was tragically and needlessly killed last year in a traffic accident. Many of us will attend that event this weekend. On 13July we will hold our monthly meeting, this time in Danbury. In btwn those events several of us could meet you and Z your Z if you find time.

(Sorry about the computer snag which prevented you from signing in for a short time when you first joined. There are two other New Joins waiting to do the same thing!)

Everyone, say hello to our new Z Brother Chris, from New Haven area!

Frank T

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1970 240Z

that reminds me our next meeting is being held at RDZ. so perfect chance to get that Z looked at.

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Mike Tubiak
1978 Datsun 280Z - HLS30-438694

Frank, Mike,

Thanks for welcoming me into your club! I will certainly check out RDZ, if for nothing more than to be at the next club meeting, though I know at some point I will most certainly be tapping into their wealth of knowledge and expertise. I look forward to meeting many more Z members, and I'm pretty easy to spot around town with my PA plate (I hear CT charges property tax on vehicles, so I hope to keep it as PA as possible).

Zya Later!
-Chris

According to Connecticut law you have 60 days to register your car after you establish residence in Connecticut. You need to have it emissions tested before you can apply. Don’t you just hate a know it all. We won’t tell.

Welcome Chris. I look forward to meeting you at RDZ on the 13th.

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Ross Williams
1978 280Z Black Pearl Edition 38k Original Miles

[quote="Frank T"] The 350 is such a versatile platform it has been adapted to a great number of applications, from cool cruisers to viscous NISMO racers.

Uh, Frank, did you mean to say VICIOUS NISMO racers, or is there
something new I haven't heard of in the 350Z?-- such as something
liquid in their makeup that makes them FLOW more smoothly......

Everyone, say hello to our new Z Brother Chris, from New Haven area!

Okay, "Hello to our new Z Brother Chris, from New Haven area!"

Or should I say, "Buon giorno, Cristoforo, di tutta sua famiglia nuova
in il circolo dell'automobili Z." Assuming your handle is pronounced
"Chair-AH-mee."

All Z Best,..............................Kathy & Rick

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All Z Best,.......Kathy & Rick

1969 Z.CAR (#00013 10/69) 8/30/76
1969 ITSA.Z (#00171 11/69) 8/24/73
1970 OLD.Z (#06289 6/70) original owner
1971 510 2dr since 12/31/75
1969 1600 rdstr (our 160-Z)
1971 (#19851 1/71) sold
1975 75.Z (#01343 1/75)

Welcome aboard!

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Keith Hultmark
2009 370Z Touring - Sold (5 years owned)
1993 300ZX - Sold (5 years owned)
1976 Porsche 912E. #163 of 2200 - SOLD (3 years owned)
2018 BMW 330i GT xdrive daily driver
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i ….it is a Z

Mike, I'm going to pretend I did not read that, even though I'm sure ignorance will get me nowhere if I ever do get pulled over. Though I have noticed that the highway patrols seem to be exceedingly generous with the 'speed of traffic' rule of thumb.

Rick & Kathy, you would be correct! I am a 4th generation Italian-American, so unfortunately I got a lot more of the American than the Italian growing up, but my father's family is originally from Sutera in Sicily.

Welcome Chris,
We at RDZ are looking forward in meeting you And wait till you see the shop
we Have a lot to offer here for you.
You can check us out on the web At RDZMOTORSPORTS.NET

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Bob Sharp Racing History Memorabillia Chairman / VP of Marketing
RDZ MOTORSPORTS / CONSULTANT
RDZ MOTORSPORTS PROTOTYPE
Black 2007 350-Z
67 Camaro Custom
Orange Late 71 240-Z Sold and sitting in a Doctors Collection

Colin Foote Never Forgotten!!