Anyone drive their Z8 in Miami ??

**Sylv_Z8** · May 30th 2011, 00:47

Just bought a place in South Beach to warm up my winters, and will bring my 11 Years old Z8, It will be like a second life with only 28,000km and wasn't using it much I think I will enjoy lot more in S.B. then in Montreal.

**thegunguy** · May 30th 2011, 01:22

Seems like there was someone down there looking to organize some drives recently. Enjoy your new spot.

**macfly** · May 30th 2011, 03:30

Was just in Palm Beach on Friday and it was both warm and wet. Make sure you get a well air conditioned garage!

**jmosk** · June 7th 2011, 20:47

I'm here in Boynton Beach Florida about an hour north of Miami. I was the one that was referred to early in this thread as wondering if there were some other Z8 owners that wanted to meet up. There are a few other Z8's that my dealer in Pompano Beach services in this area.

**Sylv_Z8** · June 8th 2011, 00:51

their winter home near you in Quails Ridge, you have to tell me the best place for service. Take care

Originally Posted by jmosk

I'm here in Boynton Beach Florida about an hour north of Miami. I was the one that was referred to early in this thread as wondering if there were some other Z8 owners that wanted to meet up. There are a few other Z8's that my dealer in Pompano Beach services in this area.

**Sylv_Z8** · June 8th 2011, 01:07

By the way since you gave me a great advice 8 years ago or so for my Eisenmann muffler, any advice for the trunk shocks.....

Originally Posted by macfly

Was just in Palm Beach on Friday and it was both warm and wet. Make sure you get a well air conditioned garage!

**macfly** · June 8th 2011, 03:48

My trunk shocks are shot too, and I keep forgetting to get them changed!

**thegunguy** · June 8th 2011, 08:47

I'm investigating an alternative solution, as the replacements are just as poor. My trunk actually ate my arms in Cambria - had bruises when I returned home for a good week after.

**biffom** · June 8th 2011, 13:29

I'm down in Key West. I've only seen one other and that was a silver black at a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

We were staying at the Delano a little while ago and I was pleasantly surprised in the morning to find that the Valet people had parked mine in the one spot in front of the hotel. They usually want an extortionate $100 to keep it out front. So someone there definitely has good taste.

Carl.

**biffom** · June 8th 2011, 13:31

and have been for years. Each time the lid shuts on me I swear I'm going to get them changed.

**///M Blitz** · June 8th 2011, 14:44

Got tired of trunk lid banging me on the head. Total cost at local BMW dealer was $90+- and took me about 10 minutes to replace. Actually, took about 9 minutes to replace the first one and 1 minute to replace the second one.

**Sawbones** · June 14th 2011, 03:20

Having never seen another Z8 trunk open - what happens when you press the release? Does the trunk open a half inch as mine does? Or does it swing open to its full height? Do you have to lift it to the full height?

Any one have a video?

Thanks,

Andy

**Norcal** · June 14th 2011, 03:28

It only "Pops" about a half inch, then you need to lift it. The shocks keep it from dropping on your head!

**thegunguy** · June 14th 2011, 04:03

Originally Posted by Norcal

The shocks keep it from dropping on your head!

Sure they do...

**Norcal** · June 14th 2011, 14:25

It's a good thing I bought an extra set of trunk struts 5 years ago. Still in the box!. So glad I was proactive! They're probably worthless by now unless they changed something.

FYI: They all seem to lose charge over time, even without use!

**macfly** · June 14th 2011, 14:34

Damn, that means my spares will be junk too, and I got clobbered by the trunk in Cambria so many times you'd think it would have reminded me that it's time! Amazing how quickly we forget once the car is safely back in the garage!

Z8Mania · June 14th 2011, 16:13

Thats correct- its a known issue. They all do it. I just make it a point to hold the trunk open and if it stays open watch out for winds, even mild ones! CLUNK! DOH!

Depending on your point of view, its either a "flaw" or "character". I vote character

**redz8** · June 15th 2011, 06:03

I picture a piece of wood in the trunk of every Z8. It's nice to see our cars age.
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Z8Mania · June 15th 2011, 14:03

Very funny.

**jim** · July 2nd 2011, 16:25

Great, seems like theres a qurom in South Florida. Lets organize a Fall Drive somewhere, maybe to the incredible & private Collier Museum in Naples? I have a contact there. A run across Alligator Alley is always a blast. Any interest? I'm in Boynton Beach w/60041 car. Chime in.
Jim

**jmosk** · July 6th 2011, 13:55

Put me on the list if a trip is organized

**Sylv_Z8** · July 8th 2011, 00:49

a few Z8, great I"m looking foward to it

Originally Posted by jim

Great, seems like theres a qurom in South Florida. Lets organize a Fall Drive somewhere, maybe to the incredible & private Collier Museum in Naples? I have a contact there. A run across Alligator Alley is always a blast. Any interest? I'm in Boynton Beach w/60041 car. Chime in.
Jim

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Z8 in West Palm

Nice to have few Z8 fellows near my new town of adoption, I have many friends golfer that bought

Yes Mathew i have a well protected and ventilated garage

Key West

My trunk shocks are also shot

Just changed shocks

Just how does the trunk lid shock work?

Sound like a very nice trip, is the Alligator Alley across the Everglade, and looks like we will be