Dear Empire Z Members,

Japan (amazing photos) - The Tokyo Motor Show is only on odd years, so not this year, but I think Mad Mike is doing his annual trip this week. I posted photos from my trip last year, but it pales in comparison to the Mad Mike tour. I came across this great write-up and maybe some of the nicest photos of Japan I have ever seen by Ahmed Rashid. This is the link to the first of 6 parts and it lets you click to the other parts - http://jdmchicago.com/wp/2012/12/nissan-enthusiast-japan-trip-part-1-of-6/

Sponsors - If you are thinking about repairing or modifying your Z this winter, don't forget to check out all of our sponsors at http://empirez.com/homepage/homepage.htm .

Z Magazine - The e-copy for issue 9 should be out shortly, but Art said he is waiting on a few clubs.
Note: Art also has a complete set of Nissan Sport on ebay with the first issue signed by Mr. K!

Pacifico - On Nov. 8, a few of us attended Pacifico at the Santa Monica Pier. The event was organized by Historic J and drew 160 Japanese classic cars. They also had special guests Watanabe-san from Rocky Auto, Inoue-san from Star Road, and "Mary" from the classic Ken & Mary Skyline commercials of the early '70s. Here are the Z pics https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.766422680085939.1073742016.40395526...

- Nov. 28 - Group Z Black Friday Cruise from Glendora up to Crystal Lake. Info
at https://www.facebook.com/events/1488552104754605/
Group Z will also be hosting a holiday cruise from Cars and Coffee in Irvine on Dec. 20.

Next monthly meeting will be at Denny's in Ontario on December 4 at 8 pm. See you there!

Cheers,
John M.
President
Empire Z