Z NEWS JULY 2017 VOLUME 45 - 7 The Official Newsletter of Z Owners of Northern California Annual ZONC Car Show Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Brisbane Marina Let’s Begin with a Basic 10 A.M. to 3 P. M Math Problem… Article and photos by Mary Rozmajzi 400 Sierra Point Pakwy Ten cars met up in Petaluma, CA, for a weekend run to Ft. Bragg, CA. ((1) Datsun Roadster convertible, (4) Datsun Brisbane, Ca 510s, (2) Datsun 240Zs, (1) Nissan 350Z. Lois and Ruffin Apperson were in the final car, a Subaru Outback. (Their Pre-Registration Nissan 350Z was on loan to their daughter.) Run host, Ken Clark led the group out of the parking lot, ends July 1, 2017 heading for Highway 1, through Bodega Bay, Jenner, Point Arena, Mendocino, and finally, Ft. Bragg. See Flyer on page 4 So here is the math problem… How did the Subaru (the final car in the run) arrive in Ft. Bragg before anyone else? Registration Form page 5 (Continued on page 6) What’s inside . Page ~ 2 ~ Flying Start, Zs at Speed Page ~ 7 ~ Ft. Bragg Summary Page ~ 3 ~ Datsloco Car Show Page ~ 8 ~ Ft. Bragg, New Members, Birthdays Page ~ 4 ~ ZONC Car Show Flyer Page ~ 9~ Calendar, ZMart For Sale Ad, ZMart Ad Info. Page ~ 5 ~ ZONC Car Show Entry Form Page ~ 10 ~ Working For You & Area Reps Page ~ 6 ~ Ft. Bragg Summary Z News July 2017 Flying Zs at Speed Start By Jason Green Until recently, I was a fan of the push-to-start button, including the one found in my Nissan 370Z. It was more thrilling to hear the engine roar to life at a simple touch than the old-fashioned twist of a key. But my outlook has changed, thanks in part to a bit of humorously bad luck. As I left the office on a recent Monday, my keys, including the fob needed to activate the button, slipped from my grasp and fell through the inch-wide gap between the eighth floor and the elevator I was getting ready to board. What are the odds? I probably should play the lottery. Fortunately, there were people in the building working on the elevators and they were able to recover my keys. But that was the extent of the good news. The fob split apart when it hit the bottom of the elevator shaft, expelling its critical electronic guts to parts unknown. If I want to drive the Z again anytime soon, I’ll have to replace the fob. And it won’t be cheap. If you go through a dealer, the fob runs about $188 and costs $80 to program. Oh, and the Z also will have to be towed to the dealer to be programmed. So, yeah, I’d gladly trade my starter button for a traditional ignition. Ironically, I recently purchased a GTR button to replace the stock button. Anyhow, there are more reasons to be happy than not, especially with ZONC’s annual car show nearly upon us. It will take place July 22 at the Brisbane Marina (see flier on Page 4). If you haven’t already, be sure to register. Thanks for reading. See you on the road soon … hopefully! Page 2 www.ZONC.org Z News July 2017 Datsloco Car Show Article and pictures by Jason Green There’s nothing quite like a gathering of Datsuns and Nissans, and when it comes to pulling them together en masse, few can do it better than Datslocos California. On May 27, Z Owners of Northern California Vice President Linda Williams and I woke up at the crack of dawn to join a colorful caravan of vehicles to the 13th Annual Datslocos Car Show and Swap Meet in Manteca. Our caravan served as a preview of sorts for the event and included a tangerine 510, a range of Datsun pickup trucks, Zs and a silver R32 (Nissan GT-R) with electric blue wheels. A low-slung Mazda RX-7 and a Toyota Supra also showed up. Held in a parking lot near a Bass Pro Shop, the show easily attracted more than 200 entrants and vendors. Among the more eye-catching rides were a Marvin the Martian-themed Roadster, a lifted Datsun 1200 pickup The annual car show began as a swap meet at a home in the (green and reminiscent of the Hulk) and a 510 wagon with early 2000s and soon required a bigger venue. one of the most pristine engine bays I’ve ever laid eyes on. Different shops in Tracy and Livermore hosted the event Just as impressive to Linda and I was the laid-back and until it finally moved to the parking lot in Manteca. welcoming vibe. This was evident by the presence of cars Linda and I were happy to represent ZONC at the car show other than Datsuns and Nissans. For example, one section of and saw our participation as a way to give back to Datslocos, the parking lot was occupied by classic Toyotas. which has supported several of our events in recent years. If you get the chance, check it out next year. Page 3 www.ZONC.org Trophies for Best in Class and Best in Show T-Shirts! Goody Bags! Raffle! Swap Meet/Vendor Area! Register Today! Pre-registration and t-shirts available until 7/1/17 at www.zonc.org ZONC Member Pre-Registration Fee: $15, Non-Members: $25 Registration Fee after 7/1/17: $30 Pre-order t-shirts today! On site registration starts From US 101, take Sierra Quantities limited! at 10:00 a.m. Point Parkway exit 400 SIERRA POINT PKWY., BRISBANE, CA 94005 Page 4 www.ZONC.org Z Owners of Northern California JULY 22, 2017 – 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. All Zs - 510s - Roadsters - GT-Rs – G Coupes Name _____________________ T-Shirt Orders Address _____________________ Limited Production Pre-Order by 7/1/17! NO SHIPPING! _____________________________ Pick up at Car Show! Phone/Cell ___________________ S $15.00 each Email ________________________ # ordered ___ Total $ _____ Car Entry M $15.00 each # ordered ___ Total $ _____ Datsun Nissan Infiniti L $15.00 each Year __________________________ # ordered ___ Total $ _____ Model ________________________ XL $15.00 each Stock Modified Super-Modified # ordered ___ Total $ _____ Pre-Registration Ends July 1, 2017! 2XL $16.50 each Pre-Registration Fees # ordered ___ Total $ _____ Member ($15 Per Car) $ ___________ 3XL $18.00 each # ordered ___ Total $ _____ Non-Member ($25 Per Car) $ ___________ 4XL $20.00 each Total for Car Entry $ ___________ # ordered ___ Total $ _____ All on-line registration TOTAL T-Shirt Order: after July 1 will be $30 $ _________ This applies to members and non-members. Members – save now and register! Non-Members – join now and save! GRAND TOTAL Join ZONC now! Registration and T-Shirts www.ZONC.org $ ___________ Register online at www.ZONC.org under Event Registration or mail to: ZONC, 21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste. A4, Box 184, San Ramon, CA 94583 (Post-marked no later than July 1, 2017 ) Page 5 www.ZONC.org Z News July 2017 there’s that awesome ocean view. Let’s Begin with a Basic Math Problem… ZONC member, Gino Guillen, his wife and three children (Continued from front page) joined the run in “OL BLU”, their teal 2-door 1971 Datsun 510. And they brought along friends and five cars from the California chapter of Datslocos. (Gino is founder and president of that Datsun club.) Gino traded mechanical labor for “OL Blu” back in 2009. It came “all-original” with an automatic transmission and a shifter on the column. He said the car was so slow, “it Answer—Lois and Ruffin were the only ones on the run to follow the run map. Everyone else followed the lead car and trip navigator Mary Rozmajzl (Ken’s wife). Mary got lost less than a mile from the start and detoured everyone into a Petaluma shopping mall. Carol and Bob Gray came to the rescue in their Nissan 350Z, navigating everyone, minus Lois and Ruffin, back on track. The remainder of the run was uneventful, though quite pleasant with blue skies, ocean views and rolling, winding roads. Lois’ reacted to the turn of events. “So that’s what it feels line on a one-car rally,” she said once everyone caught up with her and Ruffin at the Surf Motel and Gardens in Ft. Bragg. A visit to the Glass Beach was the next stop. It’s always fun to get that one special souvenir. And the Glass Beach offers a few unique ones along with seashells and driftwood. Then (Continued on page 7) Page 6 www.ZONC.org Z News July 2017 been with the club since it began 5 years ago. His ride is Let’s Begin with a Basic Math Problem… known as “OXITO” or “little eight.” (Continued from page 6) Jason “Towns” Townsend from Datslocos, owns the newest couldn’t get out of the way if its life depended on it.” So he Datsun 510 in the group—a blue 1972. However, he has installed a 1998, ka24de fuel injected motor from a Datsun owned his car the longest. It was purchased back in high 240SX. Next came a Datsun 280ZX 5-speed transmission school as his very first car. The price? $500. Half he paid and and finally a Datsun 240Z differential. Gino says “OL BLU” the other half was covered by his mother. Thanks Mom. is very respectable now. Patrick Johnson and his son, Gary, drove their red, 1969 Datslocos member, Brian Lee, is also a proud owner Datsun 1600 Roadster convertible.