Branson Z Fest 2015! - Page 2

**funkysi** · 01-17-2015, 03:04 AM

Just booked my flights from the UK. I'll be driving down from Nebraska with Rayder.

I agree with Chris though on a few of his points. The way registration and general organizing seemed rather farcical.

**funkysi** · 01-17-2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Z ONLY1

Well...if she is running real well (should)..I have never done a quick drop-in and see people before...but a lot of history and friends....

You should! I don't ship my Z over from the UK each year! lol

Dan84300ZX · 01-17-2015, 10:31 AM

I am committed to something in Kansas City that Saturday so my plan is to come down Thursday and visit who I can and come back Friday.

yesiownanmgb · 01-17-2015, 11:31 PM

IF you guys all owned Z31's, there would be plenty of vending available at BZF waiting for your hard earned dollars!

**Twisted Six** · 01-18-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan84300ZX

I am committed to something in Kansas City that Saturday so my plan is to come down Thursday and visit who I can and come back Friday.

Noted.

arnyo_300zx_93 · 01-23-2015, 04:57 PM

I just bought a 93 zx and live in kc, the car definitely needs some love though, is this something even to consider going to in my car till its in presentable condition?

Dan84300ZX · 01-23-2015, 06:00 PM

ABSOLUTELY!! I can assure, you, regardless how bad YOU think your car is, I promise you there have been worse there. (Anyone remeber the Z31s from a couple of years ago? One was painted a purple(?) pink(?) metalflake.

Branson Z Fest, or any Z gathering is a great place to learn about your car and get ideas of what you want to do to yours. Z owners LOVE to talk about their cars and give you pointers. BZF could be considered a 24/48/or 72 hour tech session.

BTW, are you friends with a Porsche owner named Jim? Last initial starts with G? If so he contacted me about you. Feel free to join the Heart of America Z Car Club for it's annual Super Bowl party to be held at Brewbakers in Lenexa on Renner Road. Starts at 5-ish pm. We are having a canned food drive so your "price of admission" will be a few cans of soup.

Heart of America Z Car Club on Facebook or www.hazcc.com .

**rockchucker** · 01-23-2015, 06:18 PM

Long time listener, first time poster... =)

Life has taken over as of late for me. Still one of the best events I have attended. Regardless of the show, its the people that make BZF. I will come if I can make it. No promises. I will be in the middle of selling 2 homes and relocating. If I can I will though.

Dan84300ZX · 01-23-2015, 06:33 PM

Yes, the bonds and the friendships that have been built over the years is what keeps bringing people back to Branson Z Fest. Screwed up tshirt deliveries, screwed up cars shows, et. al. seems to take a back seat to everything else.

**Twisted Six** · 01-23-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by arnyo_300zx_93

I just bought a 93 zx and live in kc, the car definitely needs some love though, is this something even to consider going to in my car till its in presentable condition?

It wouldn't happen to be a sapphire blue NA would it?

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Originally Posted by rockchucker

Long time listener, first time poster... =)

Life has taken over as of late for me. Still one of the best events I have attended. Regardless of the show, its the people that make BZF. I will come if I can make it. No promises. I will be in the middle of selling 2 homes and relocating. If I can I will though.

You're coming whether you like it or not........plan now and get with it.

arnyo_300zx_93 · 01-23-2015, 06:48 PM

Awesome! Nah I don't know a Jim I just got this guy on Craigslist and traded my tiburon for it, she needs some paint and interior work but I love the car! Cool u guys might see me there.

arnyo_300zx_93 · 01-23-2015, 06:49 PM

It's black.... very faded black

**Twisted Six** · 01-23-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by arnyo_300zx_93

It's black.... very faded black

\Ahh, thought it might have been Jared's old Z... Anyway, fill out your profile and life will be peachy!!

Dan84300ZX · 01-23-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by arnyo_300zx_93

Awesome! Nah I don't know a Jim I just got this guy on Craigslist and traded my tiburon for it, she needs some paint and interior work but I love the car! Cool u guys might see me there.

Do you have any maintenance records? If not I encourage you to change the timing belt ASAP !

arnyo_300zx_93 · 01-23-2015, 07:57 PM

Ok, yeah I just got an oil change, so timin belt is probably tomorrow

arnyo_300zx_93 · 01-23-2015, 07:59 PM

Anybody know a good z mechanic in the kc area?

lasz'zz · 01-24-2015, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan84300ZX

Yes, the bonds and the friendships that have been built over the years is what keeps bringing people back to Branson Z Fest. Screwed up tshirt deliveries, screwed up cars shows, et. al. seems to take a back seat to everything else.

You know its got to be the people and friends if we still show up for it!

BTW Dan the pink and purple metal flake Z31's from a few years ago...that was not paint on those cars it was duct tape, all done in 8 to 10" pieces, the owners were into drifting and that was the easiest way to repair body damage and cover it up. I talked to one of them they were having a blast he said they wished we could have a drifting contest or display on the area before or after the show. Told him about Matt "accidentally" drifting the GTR on the grounds and the girl peeing in the seat!

yesiownanmgb · 01-24-2015, 10:49 AM

Yup that was boat vinyl tape. LOL

Zac and Taylor are some goofballs.
So are the rest of us Z31 guys.

I mean, we've graduated to full on tomfoolery now

Z ONLY1 · 01-25-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by arnyo_300zx_93

Anybody know a good z mechanic in the kc area?

You talking Z32.....Not anymore....

Dan84300ZX · 01-26-2015, 10:33 AM

The last I heard the most experienced Z mechanics in KC are at McCarthy Nissan in Olathe. Members of HAZCC get a bit of a discount.

**Twisted Six** · 01-26-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan84300ZX

HAZCC

I heard HAZCC was no longer around....

Dan84300ZX · 01-26-2015, 01:15 PM

Chris, HAZCC is very much around. You may be thinking of Kansas City Z Club. I beieve they have shut down their website and Facebook page. Some have joined Heart of America Z Car Club/HAZCC.

I was President of HAZCC until December 2014 when I "retired".

BTW, there is similar confusion in St. Louis. There is Gateway Z Car Club and a St. Louis Z Club. When people refer to "the St. Louis Z Club", they were actually referring to Gateway.

**Twisted Six** · 01-26-2015, 02:24 PM

^
You're right Dan, KC Z Club is what I was thinking of.

alaNi · 02-16-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1990 FairladyZ

^
You're right Dan, KC Z Club is what I was thinking of.

Yep, Our fearless leader decided 86's were more important. My buddy actually owns jareds car so it might be at BZF haha

Dan84300ZX · 03-06-2015, 04:25 PM

Well, it appears the website and Registration is finally open....mistakes and all. If you are registering, it appears he's charging a service fee for credit cars.

T-shirts are $20 to $25 extra.

http://www.bransonzfest.com/registratio.php

**Twisted Six** · 03-06-2015, 04:27 PM

I wont be registering. If I come at all, its just going to be a day trip to say hi to everyone. I won't be needing a room or registering for the event.

**funkysi** · 03-13-2015, 01:36 PM

Stay a night! You and Steve need to!

Dan84300ZX · 03-13-2015, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkysi

Stay a night! You and Steve need to!

I plan on it Simon just so I can see folks. I'll probably be there about 24 hours.

**funkysi** · 03-17-2015, 03:51 PM

Good stuff! Ray Smelich and I should roll in sometime Thursday, I had wanted to get there a little earlier, but it's cool. Think we're doing sushi on the Friday...

**Twisted Six** · 03-17-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by funkysi

sushi

Count me out.... Had you said raw beef, sure....but raw fish is just nasty. If I want raw fish, I'll eat on my wife's...umm, nevermind.

01-17-2015, 03:04 AM	#31
funkysi Bloody Wanker Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portishead, United Kingdom Make/Model: 1991 JDM Twin Turbo 5-speed (2+2) Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 5,480	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Just booked my flights from the UK. I'll be driving down from Nebraska with Rayder. I agree with Chris though on a few of his points. The way registration and general organizing seemed rather farcical. __________________ Last edited by funkysi; 01-17-2015 at 03:07 AM..

01-17-2015, 10:31 AM	#33
Dan84300ZX aka Lt. Dan/Blu Hvn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO. Make/Model: blue 350 convertible Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 282	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! I am committed to something in Kansas City that Saturday so my plan is to come down Thursday and visit who I can and come back Friday.

01-17-2015, 11:31 PM	#34
yesiownanmgb He Who Owns a Z. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Make/Model: 1986 300ZX Turbo GLL Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 492	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! IF you guys all owned Z31's, there would be plenty of vending available at BZF waiting for your hard earned dollars! __________________ rginteractive: women and ice cream are alike. many different flavors rginteractive: although, personally I could do without the two scoops of crazy on top You hold all the keys, you know all the roads, Why don't you guide me in if I'm such a lost soul? *Audioslave - Revelations*

01-23-2015, 04:57 PM	#36
arnyo_300zx_93 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas City Make/Model: 1993 non-turbo Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 9	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! I just bought a 93 zx and live in kc, the car definitely needs some love though, is this something even to consider going to in my car till its in presentable condition?

01-23-2015, 06:00 PM	#37
Dan84300ZX aka Lt. Dan/Blu Hvn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO. Make/Model: blue 350 convertible Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 282	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! ABSOLUTELY!! I can assure, you, regardless how bad YOU think your car is, I promise you there have been worse there. (Anyone remeber the Z31s from a couple of years ago? One was painted a purple(?) pink(?) metalflake. Branson Z Fest, or any Z gathering is a great place to learn about your car and get ideas of what you want to do to yours. Z owners LOVE to talk about their cars and give you pointers. BZF could be considered a 24/48/or 72 hour tech session. BTW, are you friends with a Porsche owner named Jim? Last initial starts with G? If so he contacted me about you. Feel free to join the Heart of America Z Car Club for it's annual Super Bowl party to be held at Brewbakers in Lenexa on Renner Road. Starts at 5-ish pm. We are having a canned food drive so your "price of admission" will be a few cans of soup. Heart of America Z Car Club on Facebook or www.hazcc.com .

01-23-2015, 06:18 PM	#38
rockchucker Shifting_Twins_MOD Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle WA Make/Model: BJO 90 N/A MT, 93 AJ4 Vert N/A MT, 93 CK2 Vert N/A MT, 90 732 TT A/T, 91 AG2 TT MT 43k Miles =() Trader Rating: (20) Posts: 16,159	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Long time listener, first time poster... =) Life has taken over as of late for me. Still one of the best events I have attended. Regardless of the show, its the people that make BZF. I will come if I can make it. No promises. I will be in the middle of selling 2 homes and relocating. If I can I will though. __________________ If you ever want my opinion on an issue just PM me a link to the thread in question. "It took you longer to explain why you were doing it wrong than it would have to do it right in the first place..." -Some old dude

01-23-2015, 06:33 PM	#39
Dan84300ZX aka Lt. Dan/Blu Hvn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO. Make/Model: blue 350 convertible Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 282	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Yes, the bonds and the friendships that have been built over the years is what keeps bringing people back to Branson Z Fest. Screwed up tshirt deliveries, screwed up cars shows, et. al. seems to take a back seat to everything else.

01-23-2015, 06:48 PM	#41
arnyo_300zx_93 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas City Make/Model: 1993 non-turbo Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 9	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Awesome! Nah I don't know a Jim I just got this guy on Craigslist and traded my tiburon for it, she needs some paint and interior work but I love the car! Cool u guys might see me there.

01-23-2015, 06:49 PM	#42
arnyo_300zx_93 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas City Make/Model: 1993 non-turbo Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 9	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! It's black.... very faded black

01-23-2015, 07:57 PM	#45
arnyo_300zx_93 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas City Make/Model: 1993 non-turbo Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 9	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Ok, yeah I just got an oil change, so timin belt is probably tomorrow

01-23-2015, 07:59 PM	#46
arnyo_300zx_93 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas City Make/Model: 1993 non-turbo Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 9	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Anybody know a good z mechanic in the kc area?

01-24-2015, 10:49 AM	#48
yesiownanmgb He Who Owns a Z. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Make/Model: 1986 300ZX Turbo GLL Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 492	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Yup that was boat vinyl tape. LOL Zac and Taylor are some goofballs. So are the rest of us Z31 guys. I mean, we've graduated to full on tomfoolery now

01-26-2015, 10:33 AM	#50
Dan84300ZX aka Lt. Dan/Blu Hvn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO. Make/Model: blue 350 convertible Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 282	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! The last I heard the most experienced Z mechanics in KC are at McCarthy Nissan in Olathe. Members of HAZCC get a bit of a discount.

01-26-2015, 01:15 PM	#52
Dan84300ZX aka Lt. Dan/Blu Hvn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO. Make/Model: blue 350 convertible Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 282	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Chris, HAZCC is very much around. You may be thinking of Kansas City Z Club. I beieve they have shut down their website and Facebook page. Some have joined Heart of America Z Car Club/HAZCC. I was President of HAZCC until December 2014 when I "retired". BTW, there is similar confusion in St. Louis. There is Gateway Z Car Club and a St. Louis Z Club. When people refer to "the St. Louis Z Club", they were actually referring to Gateway. Last edited by Dan84300ZX; 01-26-2015 at 01:17 PM..

03-06-2015, 04:25 PM	#55
Dan84300ZX aka Lt. Dan/Blu Hvn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO. Make/Model: blue 350 convertible Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 282	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Well, it appears the website and Registration is finally open....mistakes and all. If you are registering, it appears he's charging a service fee for credit cars. T-shirts are $20 to $25 extra. http://www.bransonzfest.com/registratio.php

03-13-2015, 01:36 PM	#57
funkysi Bloody Wanker Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portishead, United Kingdom Make/Model: 1991 JDM Twin Turbo 5-speed (2+2) Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 5,480	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Stay a night! You and Steve need to!

03-17-2015, 03:51 PM	#59
funkysi Bloody Wanker Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portishead, United Kingdom Make/Model: 1991 JDM Twin Turbo 5-speed (2+2) Trader Rating: (1) Posts: 5,480	Re: Branson Z Fest 2015! Good stuff! Ray Smelich and I should roll in sometime Thursday, I had wanted to get there a little earlier, but it's cool. Think we're doing sushi on the Friday...