Results 1 to 14 of 14

Thread: ★★★★★ Florida based Miata clubs ( Find a Club near you! ) ★★★★★

  1. #1
    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
    Drives
    Kirin the '93LE Roadster #1073
    Location
    NEW Tampa > OLD Tampa
    Join Date
    Apr 1994
    Posts
    33,605
    Thanks Given
    13,678
    Thanked 9,518 Times in 4,641 Posts

    Post ★★★★★ Florida based Miata clubs ( Find a Club near you! ) ★★★★★

    If you are looking to expand your Miata experience then joining a local Miata club is a great way to do it!

    Below are six reasons to join up with a local Miata club:

    1. You are likely to meet a bunch of people who are fundamentally just like you. Chances are you'll have a lot to talk about and will end up making new friends.

    2. Need a ride? The Internet is a useful tool for research and discussion, but friends on the other side of the country can't help you work on your brakes, or give you a ride to pick up your Miata from the bodyshop, mechanic, dealer, etc.

    3. You can get access to specialty tools through your club (spring compressions, timing lights, fender rollers, air tools, etc). If one member has a car lift in his shop, chances are you can borrow it from time to time. Then you can spend your budget on another tool that no one else has yet. Be sure to share!

    4. Finding a group of like-minded people in your area will help you keep your interest in your car. This is especially true if you have a project car that may take some time before it's ready to drive.

    5. The other members of the club will know the best places to shop for parts, which mechanics to use, and have probably seen and overcome every challenge you will face. Their hands-on experience won't be available on the Internet forums.

    6. Want to know about certain aftermarket parts, how to install it, or what something looks/feels like in person? Chances are someone in your local area already has that rollbar, racing seat, turbo kit, or suspension set you have been looking at on the internet. Want to know what a certain clutch, flywheel, or coil overs feel like in a Miata? These are the people to ask!


    Last but not least, some rules for a happy car club life are simple: Be a friend to everyone and keep your nose out of factions and internal politics. Treat your club members right, and you'll always have help when you need it. And remember, come for the cars, and stay for the people! Some of the friends you make here will last a lifetime!

    Below is a list of the known Florida Based Miata Clubs. Some of these clubs are free and some require yearly memberships, so check each one out and find the one that is the right fit for you!

    If your club is not listed please contact a site moderator to get it added.

    Not a Miata Club in your area? Get off your butt and start one!!



    FLORIDA MIATA OWNERS GROUP (Facebook Page)
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/226557717513716/


    TAMPA / ST. PETE / CLEARWATER
    http://www.TampaBayMiatas.net
    http://www.SunRiders.com

    ORLANDO & CENTRAL FLORIDA
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orland...73882342635550
    Central Florida Miata Club = Contact: cfmcbarbara@gmail.com

    THE VILLAGES MIATA CLUB
    http://tvmmx5.org/
    Contact: Al Brown Hobie88903@AOL.com

    SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
    http://GearheadsMiataClub.net

    DAVIE, HOLLYWOOD, BOCA RATON
    http://southfloridamiatas.com

    JACKSONVILLE
    http://www.FirstCoastMiataClub.org/
    https://www.facebook.com/firstcoastmiataclub

    GAINESVILLE
    http://www.gnvmiatas.net/ (New)
    http://www.gnvmx5.com/

    PALMETTO, NAPLES
    http://www.MiataClubofSouthwestFlorida.com/

    PALM CITY
    http://treasurecoastmiataclub.webs.com/

    VERO BEACH, WEST PALM
    http://www.spacecoastmiataclub.com/
    http://VeroBeachMiata.webs.com/apps/blog/

  2. #2
    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
    Drives
    Kirin the '93LE Roadster #1073
    Location
    NEW Tampa > OLD Tampa
    Join Date
    Apr 1994
    Posts
    33,605
    Thanks Given
    13,678
    Thanked 9,518 Times in 4,641 Posts
    just added this FB page to the list for you Florida guys

    Florida Miata Owners Group (Facebook Page)
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/226557717513716/

    ALL FLORIDA MEET Miatapalooza
    http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....-Don-t-Miss-it!!!

  3. #3
    4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone Hyper's Avatar
    Drives
    Black NB Miata
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Posts
    1,436
    Thanks Given
    172
    Thanked 420 Times in 254 Posts
    We need to form a Miami Miata club. who's with me?????

  4. #4
    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
    Drives
    Kirin the '93LE Roadster #1073
    Location
    NEW Tampa > OLD Tampa
    Join Date
    Apr 1994
    Posts
    33,605
    Thanks Given
    13,678
    Thanked 9,518 Times in 4,641 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Hyper View Post
    We need to form a Miami Miata club. who's with me?????

    you need to get xbeatlesx on here, he seems to be the most motivated in your area.

  5. #5
    Idling - Listen to it purr...
    Location
    Fl panhandle
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    38
    Thanks Given
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
    Sheesh, we need to get a NWFL club going too.

  6. #6
    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
    Drives
    Kirin the '93LE Roadster #1073
    Location
    NEW Tampa > OLD Tampa
    Join Date
    Apr 1994
    Posts
    33,605
    Thanks Given
    13,678
    Thanked 9,518 Times in 4,641 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by UrbanFuturistic View Post
    Sheesh, we need to get a NWFL club going too.


  7. #7
    4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone SM16RMSM's Avatar
    Drives
    VR 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    1,230
    Thanks Given
    76
    Thanked 104 Times in 73 Posts
    Best encouragement you can give.
    “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the BS story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it.” ― Jordan Belfort

    The Daily Driven Warrior - A MSM Build Thread

  8. #8
    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power Andy's Avatar
    Drives
    Crystal White 1992
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    917
    Thanks Given
    5
    Thanked 221 Times in 134 Posts
    Phat there is this club.
    http://southfloridamiatas.com

    I will say the group is a carry over of one of the original miata clubs from back in the day with the magazines. The people are generally older. Average age is at least 40.

  9. #9
    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
    Drives
    Kirin the '93LE Roadster #1073
    Location
    NEW Tampa > OLD Tampa
    Join Date
    Apr 1994
    Posts
    33,605
    Thanks Given
    13,678
    Thanked 9,518 Times in 4,641 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Andy View Post
    Phat there is this club.
    http://southfloridamiatas.com

    I will say the group is a carry over of one of the original miata clubs from back in the day with the magazines. The people are generally older. Average age is at least 40.
    updated, thanks!

  10. #10
    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power Andy's Avatar
    Drives
    Crystal White 1992
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    917
    Thanks Given
    5
    Thanked 221 Times in 134 Posts
    Just so you guys know that south florida miata club is not a car show type of crowd. I think one of their last events was to go to key west for a wine and cheese tasting. I am not saying there is anything wrong with that.

    Soon I would like to start my own club for enthusiasts of the miata. Maybe we can have a garage day where we can help out new people that need help, organize events to meet at places.... The name being thrown around would be Miatas of Miami.

  11. The Following User Says Thank You to Andy For This Useful Post:

    Phatmiata (03-21-2014)

  12. #11
    Admin / Pit Boss / Miataholic Phatmiata's Avatar
    Drives
    Kirin the '93LE Roadster #1073
    Location
    NEW Tampa > OLD Tampa
    Join Date
    Apr 1994
    Posts
    33,605
    Thanks Given
    13,678
    Thanked 9,518 Times in 4,641 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Andy View Post
    Just so you guys know that south florida miata club is not a car show type of crowd. I think one of their last events was to go to key west for a wine and cheese tasting. I am not saying there is anything wrong with that.

    Soon I would like to start my own club for enthusiasts of the miata. Maybe we can have a garage day where we can help out new people that need help, organize events to meet at places.... The name being thrown around would be Miatas of Miami.
    You should do it, there are quite a few of the south Florida Miata owners on here that are active members. Wasn't there some Miata only BBQ functions down there in the past?

  13. #12
    4,000 rpm - entering the fun zone SM16RMSM's Avatar
    Drives
    VR 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    1,230
    Thanks Given
    76
    Thanked 104 Times in 73 Posts
    Miamimiata. One word.
    “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the BS story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it.” ― Jordan Belfort

    The Daily Driven Warrior - A MSM Build Thread

  14. #13
    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power Andy's Avatar
    Drives
    Crystal White 1992
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    917
    Thanks Given
    5
    Thanked 221 Times in 134 Posts
    Then I need to properly team up with them. I know I am a member and the few meetings I attended to seemed to be catered toward a slightly different clientele than I thought. Nothing at all against them but they seemed to be less enthusiasts about the miata than I thought.

    Although to give a fair estimate I really need to start attending meetings. I think I have officially been a member for the last 7 years before they changed heads.



    Just poking a little fun here last time I attended a meeting I sat across from a lady who was trying to set me up with her granddaughter who was too old for me.

  15. #14
    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power Andy's Avatar
    Drives
    Crystal White 1992
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    917
    Thanks Given
    5
    Thanked 221 Times in 134 Posts
    Just an update. I went with the south florida miata club today for a meet and drive and apparently the club is under a new leader. It is very different and much more enthusiast driver. I would urge anyone if they are in South Florida with a miata to check them out.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •