Mr. Randy Rodriguez (370z Designer) Bio + 370Z design history

Z_ealot · 03-30-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I wonder if Randy ever got a 370? I remember back in '09, he couldn't because of his situation.

Oh well...he's Canadian, that's all that really matters.

yeah he did, when we were there last night the magma red 2013 sport package ended up being his personal lease car lol

LennyZCSD · 03-30-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

I wonder if Randy ever got a 370? I remember back in '09, he couldn't because of his situation.

Oh well...he's Canadian, that's all that really matters.

He has had a 370 from every year made. He now has a 2013 in red.

Trips · 03-30-2013, 10:34 AM

Well said Henry (Cuban Z) I wished I could've of made it, But I had to attend to personal things that just couldn't be avoided.

By the looks of things? It looked like WE were well represented

Hopefully sometime in the future this or something like this can be setup again to give another chance to meet the Great Randy Rodriguez

Which was also coincidentally my prior birth last name before it was legally changed

Cuban Z · 03-30-2013, 10:39 AM

Trips, we were talking about possibly doing something either up here or down in San Diego. It would be pretty cool.

Trips · 03-30-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuban Z

Trips, we were talking about possibly doing something either up here or down in San Diego. It would be pretty cool.

That would be Great definitely

Z_ealot · 03-30-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuban Z

Trips, we were talking about possibly doing something either up here or down in San Diego. It would be pretty cool.

did anyone ever find out who the guy in the suit was that was with randy all that time?

Cuban Z · 03-30-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

did anyone ever find out who the guy in the suit was that was with randy all that time?

A Z owner just like the rest of us. He wasn't with Randy. He was a cool cat. I told him about the monthly meet ( of course).

370ZRR · 03-31-2013, 01:34 AM

That was fun and was awesome meeting everyone. I get excited at the sight of any Z but especially when I see a 370. There were a lot of 370z's that showed up yesterday, more than I would have guessed. I always enjoy talking about Z's and checking out and taking pics of people's rides. This was a last minute thing that George aka MOtoman asked me to do just a few weeks ago while i was in Japan. I actually just flew back like a day and a half before so i was a bit jet lagged. I apologize if i seemed tired or a bit out of it. I havent slept much the last couple months working on some cool stuff. Make sure you all check out this years Tokyo Motor show in November which celebrates Nissans 80th anniversary.

I didnt have a car while over there and commuted by train everywhere so damn did feel nice to drive up in my Z. Driving up in convoy with Devon and Lenny was fun. I love leaving an event and seeing Z's driving everywhere is an awesome sight. LA Construction. Traffic detours on the way home not so much.

Thanks to Lenny and Carl and anyone else who put the word out an for everyone who came out.

Next time I'm definitely down for some ramen with you guys!

Z_ealot · 03-31-2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZRR

That was fun and was awesome meeting everyone. I get excited at the sight of any Z but especially when I see a 370. There were a lot of 370z's that showed up yesterday, more than I would have guessed. I always enjoy talking about Z's and checking out and taking pics of people's rides. This was a last minute thing that George aka MOtoman asked me to do just a few weeks ago while i was in Japan. I actually just flew back like a day and a half before so i was a bit jet lagged. I apologize if i seemed tired or a bit out of it. I havent slept much the last couple months working on some cool stuff. Make sure you all check out this years Tokyo Motor show in November which celebrates Nissans 80th anniversary.

I didnt have a car while over there and commuted by train everywhere so damn did feel nice to drive up in my Z. Driving up in convoy with Devon and Lenny was fun. I love leaving an event and seeing Z's driving everywhere is an awesome sight. LA Construction. Traffic detours on the way home not so much.

Thanks to Lenny and Carl and anyone else who put the word out an for everyone who came out.

Next time I'm definitely down for some ramen with you guys!

sounds awesome randy and definitely understand the jet lag situation, have to say though reading all the news and little tidbits of information coming out of Nissan i am definitely looking forward to seeing what Nissan has up their sleeves in the next few years. one thing is for sure, you guys are one of the few companies actually trying things differently and thats always a good thing

ELIM · 04-01-2013, 10:20 AM

Well that was a fun night! Always a blast to hang with fellow Z enthusiasts.

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Originally Posted by 370ZRR

That was fun and was awesome meeting everyone. I get excited at the sight of any Z but especially when I see a 370. There were a lot of 370z's that showed up yesterday, more than I would have guessed. I always enjoy talking about Z's and checking out and taking pics of people's rides. This was a last minute thing that George aka MOtoman asked me to do just a few weeks ago while i was in Japan. I actually just flew back like a day and a half before so i was a bit jet lagged. I apologize if i seemed tired or a bit out of it. I havent slept much the last couple months working on some cool stuff. Make sure you all check out this years Tokyo Motor show in November which celebrates Nissans 80th anniversary.

I didnt have a car while over there and commuted by train everywhere so damn did feel nice to drive up in my Z. Driving up in convoy with Devon and Lenny was fun. I love leaving an event and seeing Z's driving everywhere is an awesome sight. LA Construction. Traffic detours on the way home not so much.

Thanks to Lenny and Carl and anyone else who put the word out an for everyone who came out.

Next time I'm definitely down for some ramen with you guys!

Nice meeting you Randy. I know we discussed it quickly but please let us know when we can do a meet at Nissan SD when you are around and/or have time.

Forgot my DSLR but here are a few pics from the phone...

AK370Z · 04-01-2013, 07:45 PM

^^^^^^^ AWESOME pictures! Thanks you very much

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Originally Posted by Cuban Z

Randy, great meeting you tonight and thanks for a great interview. A bunch of us ended hanging out for ramen and boba. It was a great night. Thanks to Carl Beck for posting the event on the Datsun Parts FB group...much obliged sir! And thanks to the Automotive Driving Museum in El Segundo for hosting. You So Cal guys should check it out.automotive museum el segundo - Google SearchHere are a few pics for posterity.

Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by 370ZRR

That was fun and was awesome meeting everyone. I get excited at the sight of any Z but especially when I see a 370. There were a lot of 370z's that showed up yesterday, more than I would have guessed. I always enjoy talking about Z's and checking out and taking pics of people's rides. This was a last minute thing that George aka MOtoman asked me to do just a few weeks ago while i was in Japan. I actually just flew back like a day and a half before so i was a bit jet lagged. I apologize if i seemed tired or a bit out of it. I havent slept much the last couple months working on some cool stuff. Make sure you all check out this years Tokyo Motor show in November which celebrates Nissans 80th anniversary.

I didnt have a car while over there and commuted by train everywhere so damn did feel nice to drive up in my Z. Driving up in convoy with Devon and Lenny was fun. I love leaving an event and seeing Z's driving everywhere is an awesome sight. LA Construction. Traffic detours on the way home not so much.

Thanks to Lenny and Carl and anyone else who put the word out an for everyone who came out.

Next time I'm definitely down for some ramen with you guys!

Randy,
I'm glad you're still an active member here at THE370Z. You've designed a car that doesn't age. 4 years later I still get compliments on my car left and right. I keep it very detailed and looks like it has probably 30,000 miles, but in reality it has almost 70K. Thank you for a great classic design. You've taken ideas from your bike wheels to design our awesome RAYS 19" sports rims which people still don't believe that they came stock. You're taken design ideas from shark and applied that to the fluid body of the 370Z. Between you and me, I still love the original shark fascia

as you've explained here: Autoblog speaks with Nissan 370Z designer Randy Rodriguez at 23rd annual Z Car Convention. BTW, huge thank you for those two pre-production autographed posters of the 370Z. One is hanging in my living room and other in my office (at home).

I bet you had a blast at that event. Feel free to keep us posted on any design update or anything you want to share. Feel free to pm me and please make yourself at home here at THE370Z.

Long live the Z

PS: I have re-uploaded the youtube video in my first post as my original account was removed by Google.

axmea? · 03-31-2013, 01:42 AM

Now I'm kicking myself for turning back. Traffic was horrible. 7 PM and was still at Sherman Oaks. I just said eph it and turned back.

Z370Z011 · 03-31-2013, 01:46 AM

anyone have more pics of the event??

Cuban Z · 03-31-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

anyone have more pics of the event??

I'm sure there are as there were many taking pics. Haven't seen them though.

Z370Z011 · 03-31-2013, 08:31 PM

anyone take a pic of that 300zx with the blue rims that came in towards the end? i loved the way the color of those rims looked

03-30-2013, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Well said Henry (Cuban Z) I wished I could've of made it, But I had to attend to personal things that just couldn't be avoided. By the looks of things? It looked like WE were well represented Hopefully sometime in the future this or something like this can be setup again to give another chance to meet the Great Randy Rodriguez Which was also coincidentally my prior birth last name before it was legally changed __________________ Last edited by Trips; 03-30-2013 at 11:01 AM.

03-30-2013, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cuban Z Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal WestSide Posts: 557 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo #0384 Rep Power: 16	Trips, we were talking about possibly doing something either up here or down in San Diego. It would be pretty cool. __________________ 処女 / Shojo Audrey Blue Series 1 240Z (10/70)

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Now I'm kicking myself for turning back. Traffic was horrible. 7 PM and was still at Sherman Oaks. I just said eph it and turned back. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	anyone take a pic of that 300zx with the blue rims that came in towards the end? i loved the way the color of those rims looked zil32 likes this.

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370ZRR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 94 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 17	That was fun and was awesome meeting everyone. I get excited at the sight of any Z but especially when I see a 370. There were a lot of 370z's that showed up yesterday, more than I would have guessed. I always enjoy talking about Z's and checking out and taking pics of people's rides. This was a last minute thing that George aka MOtoman asked me to do just a few weeks ago while i was in Japan. I actually just flew back like a day and a half before so i was a bit jet lagged. I apologize if i seemed tired or a bit out of it. I havent slept much the last couple months working on some cool stuff. Make sure you all check out this years Tokyo Motor show in November which celebrates Nissans 80th anniversary. I didnt have a car while over there and commuted by train everywhere so damn did feel nice to drive up in my Z. Driving up in convoy with Devon and Lenny was fun. I love leaving an event and seeing Z's driving everywhere is an awesome sight. LA Construction. Traffic detours on the way home not so much. Thanks to Lenny and Carl and anyone else who put the word out an for everyone who came out. Next time I'm definitely down for some ramen with you guys!

03-31-2013, 01:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	anyone have more pics of the event??