Check out this thread here:

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The BBQ/Car Show/Swap is going to be a NICO community event.
It isn't funded by any one person or organization.
So we will ALL need to pitch in and help out.
We will need BBQ Supplies, Food and Drink.
- BBQ - I'm trying to find a park that has one built in already
- Charcoal / Propane
- Lighter Fluid
- Hamburgers
- Hot Dogs
- Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns
- ICE
- Coolers
- Sodas/Juices & other drinks. (Not sure if Alcohol is allowed wherever we're going though)
- Aluminum Foil
- Garbage Bags
- Paper/Plastic Cups & Plates
- Napkins
- Ketchup/Mustard etc...
- Chips/Cookies or any other snacks
- Pretty much anything you want to eat/bring
- We'll most likely be at some kind of park, so if you want to bring games, cards etc

I was told that Fontana Village was 22 miles from town.
So we should probably hit up a store before we get to the hotel.
Lonestar & I rented cabins with kitchens and a fridge, so we can store food at our cabins.
If anyone else has a Fridge in their room, LMK if guys can store food in your fridge.

I plan to be there in the Z32 and should be bringing some friends.

cool, so should everyone post up what they're bringing so we don't end up with 5,000 solo cups and a pack of hot dog buns?

knoxvillenismo wrote:cool, so should everyone post up what they're bringing so we don't end up with 5,000 solo cups and a pack of hot dog buns?

Yes Sir!!!!

I'll add it to the main post.

why don't we add it to the "attending list". I'll bring a cooler of ice and some beverages.

i can bring charcole/propane and lighter fluid or whatever let me know and ill pick up whatever! im looking forward to this

I am looking into group rates for servicing at Hunt Nissan in Chattanooga. If anyone may need fluids changes,balancing,etc,etc,
So if anyone is coming through the Chattanooga area let me know how many and if you have any basic service needs.
I'm like Hunt Nissan's adopted child lol. So they make sure friends and myself are well taken care of.
Don't know that I can make it out on Friday but Saturday will fit in on my schedule. Hope to meet ya guys. This will be my 1st meet. But like my 80th time on the Dragon. 1st time with the Altima though. And yes NO CROSSING LINES you'll get binned badly. The local law enforcement also has cameras and random road stings setup.And the tickets on the TN side are high dollar+impound sometimes...... Just so ya know. Let's have fun

I hope to make it down there sat as long as my hatch is ready. Probably have a coulpe friend with me too. Once i figure out everything out ill let you all know what we can bring. I have been want to drive TOTD for a long time but never made it down there. This event should be pretty awesome

knoxvillenismo- Thanks!! I've update the list.

Bradical - Thanks!! I believe we'll need Charcoal and lighter fluid. The BBQ that is there is one of those built in, park ones.

Chattcompdoc - Can you post that up in the "Nico TOTD info before you go" thread?

nico-tail-of-the-dragon-info-before-you-go-t504504.html

Shelnut - Hope you can make it out with your people

Seeing that this is supposed to be annual makes me very happy. Unfortunately I have a bad caliper right now and I'm waiting on new brakes to come in. That, combined with work, school, etc, I won't be able to come this year. This past month I've been seriously thinking about making a trip down there in 2011. If there's a NICO meet again I think that would definitely make me go.

fixed my exhaust today, so no more leaks, so it should now me hella more enjoyable. lol. and idea on how many drinks were gonna need/ what kind/ preferences?

I'm new to this forum but, I always wanted to do the TOTD once I got the right ride. Well two weeks ago I bought a 09 370Z with only 2200 miles on it. I plan on showing up for the Saturday noon show/meet/drive. I have never done anything like this but it looks like everyone be will cool to hangout with.

beach bum

370Z Beach Bum wrote:I'm new to this forum but, I always wanted to do the TOTD once I got the right ride. Well two weeks ago I bought a 09 370Z with only 2200 miles on it. I plan on showing up for the Saturday noon show/meet/drive. I have never done anything like this but it looks like everyone be will cool to hangout with.

beach bum

welcome to the forum. TOTD is the best. you wont regret it.

Knoxvillenismo- Were going to have about 30-35 cars up there.
Just bring what ever you can.
I don't expect one person to provide for everyone.

Another person will bring drinks as well.

370 beach bum - GREAT!!! I get to drool on your car!!!
Are you going to meet up with the Southern/FL Caravan?
If so check the 1st post, I posted my # and email up.

Actually check the "Nico TOTD info before you go" Thread
nico-tail-of-the-dragon-info-before-you-go-t504504.html

drksolest wrote:

good2go_240 wrote:theres about 5 or so people from the sportscarfrenzy (local car group in knoxville and maryville going) i think there also members on here but i didnt see them register on here but the did on the SCF website. have there been any more finite details of what going on saturday because thats the only day me and sdtenn will be going, hopefully we can go through the dragon that day

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we r gonna try n' meet up as well...

Saturday will be the only day I can get out from what it seems
With school back in session our business gets covered ,but I hope to be able to spend some
time on the road with ya'll.And meet new friends and learn a little.

I can't wait to see the 370z and some of these great cars in action on the Dragon!

However, if I had a 370z I would replace the pads with some Hawk, EBC, etc and change out the fluid with some Motul.

If you haven't read the Car and Driver "Lightning Lap" follow up...educate yourself http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10 ... ap-feature

can someone post a schedule of events? It may be sat afternoon before I can get up there or sun if anybody will be driving the totd that day

SpeedshifterNC wrote:can someone post a schedule of events? It may be sat afternoon before I can get up there or sun if anybody will be driving the totd that day

Car show - Nico Baller Award, Longest running Non-running Ride Award (probably me lolz), Farthest Travelled,Most Creative swap,
BBQ - They were talking about KOA Campground in TN, might be one closer to Robbinsville.
Photo shoot – Someone bring a wide angle lens!! Some HD video cameras
Cruise - The Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Pkwy, Fugitive Dam
Swap meet - Bring your extra parts & Bring your Cash!!

i think this is the closest to a schedule of events that has been set so far. sil240 will probably be the one to set it in stone tho.

If you still need forks spoons etc. napkins & plates I'll hit sams club this weekend for some provisions.
btw i'll be driving my wifes daily driver 08 civic coup ex with a few bolt on mods.

Mind-Numb robot wrote:If you still need forks spoons etc. napkins & plates I'll hit sams club this weekend for some provisions.
btw i'll be driving my wifes daily driver 08 civic coup ex with a few bolt on mods.

its ok, guilty as well. lol

can we nail down some tentative times?

Thanks Knoxville nismo

No times as yet.
Approximately noon Saturday is the BBQ etc.
No one has given me any feedback so I'm just throwing out sometimes.


Friday should be arriving @ around 12 noon.
Then I'm sleeping everyone else can do whatever.
Then I'm gonna wake up get some food.
Saturday @ noon BBQ, car show, and swap meet
Then cruise after. Dinner at the mountview restaurant.
Sunday more cruising. Someone mentioned day strip.
Lakeapooloza is going on.
Monday @noon leaving.

Sil240 wrote:Thanks Knoxville nismo

No times as yet.
Approximately noon Saturday is the BBQ etc.
No one has given me any feedback so I'm just throwing out sometimes.


Friday should be arriving @ around 12 noon.
Then I'm sleeping everyone else can do whatever.
Then I'm gonna wake up get some food.
Saturday @ noon BBQ, car show, and swap meet
Then cruise after. Dinner at the mountview restaurant.
Sunday more cruising. Someone mentioned day strip.
Lakeapooloza is going on.
Monday @noon leaving.

so im guessing this is the most concrete schedule we have thus far? i think were gonna need to plan some more things to do. also, photo shoot spots

Yeah if you guys want to plan some stuff out, LMK!!!
I definitely don't have any time coming up to do ANYTHING.
Between working, school and getting the car running, I haven't scheduled any time for sleep.

So please post up ideas, if you need any info from me text me or email me.

knoxvillenismo wrote:

370Z Beach Bum wrote:I'm new to this forum but, I always wanted to do the TOTD once I got the right ride. Well two weeks ago I bought a 09 370Z with only 2200 miles on it. I plan on showing up for the Saturday noon show/meet/drive. I have never done anything like this but it looks like everyone be will cool to hangout with.

beach bum

welcome to the forum. TOTD is the best. you wont regret it.

thanks man, cant wait to get there. i've been wanting to do totd for a while.

Coming up on less than a week! Get excite boys!

well I may be rockin the xb out...sucks too...I just haven't been making the kind of money I need to get both 240s done. But I have done some trading and got myself vvl conversion parts from Mazworx...I'll bring my built sr head up there too that I have for sale...doubt anyone will have that much dough on them but maybe I can find a buyer.

sadday...my trans just kicked it and the s13 is immobile.. looks like imma have to roll the firebird. =[

knoxvillenismo wrote:sadday...my trans just kicked it and the s13 is immobile.. looks like imma have to roll the firebird. =[

talk to dylan @ walker springs advanced...pretty sure he has an extra ka 5 spd trans for $40...and even if you're sr ..you can still swap gearboxes.

jgaspohl- You'll have lots of room for the swap meet in the Xb.
Surprisingly those things are HUGE inside.

Knoxville - You still have time to swap gearboxes..


ONLY 5 MORE DAYS TO GO!!!!!