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i went to the show... it sucked. biggest waste of $25.
it was freaking dark (which made picture taking nearly useless) and looked extremely un-organized.
the girls were 'meh' at best, and none of the cars really stood out.
i am definitely NOT going next year.
it was freaking dark (which made picture taking nearly useless) and looked extremely un-organized.
the girls were 'meh' at best, and none of the cars really stood out.
i am definitely NOT going next year.
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Originally Posted by extremetls
i went to the show... it sucked. biggest waste of $25.
it was freaking dark (which made picture taking nearly useless) and looked extremely un-organized.
the girls were 'meh' at best, and none of the cars really stood out.
i am definitely NOT going next year.
it was freaking dark (which made picture taking nearly useless) and looked extremely un-organized.
the girls were 'meh' at best, and none of the cars really stood out.
i am definitely NOT going next year.
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extremetls...thank you!!! the models sucked...i dont know if its because i live in miami where beautiful women are everywhere but those models sucked so why waste space on my memory card and energy from my cameras battery???
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and about it being dark...i figured it not the South Florida Auto Show...why would they want to present their show in the same way...the low lighting also creates a certain atmosphere (i guess its to emulate the whole street racing and import scene that goes on mainly at night?) which it crtainly did with the strobes and blaring music and smoke machines all calling for you attention...i wouldnt call it unorganized maybe its the low light that made it seem that way but if it is because the cars weren't organized by make and model then thats not a good justification...it was separated into car clubs (which is how most people enter instead of individually) and corporate show cars and individuals filing in the gaps...
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Originally Posted by extremetls
i went to the show... it sucked. biggest waste of $25.
it was freaking dark (which made picture taking nearly useless) and looked extremely un-organized.
the girls were 'meh' at best, and none of the cars really stood out.
i am definitely NOT going next year.
it was freaking dark (which made picture taking nearly useless) and looked extremely un-organized.
the girls were 'meh' at best, and none of the cars really stood out.
i am definitely NOT going next year.
Do you have a pic of your car since there was nothing that stood out ?
maybe you should have entered your car in the show !
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Originally Posted by tsxondubs
Do you have a pic of your car since there was nothing that stood out ?
maybe you should have entered your car in the show !
maybe you should have entered your car in the show !
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
nice call. pretty sure atleast in my opinion tsxondubs car stands out pretty well. nice clean. with bling wheels and engine bay and a nice system. glad to see you representin down there for us.
should have went to the show Jason you could have picked up your first ever BEST JDM TROPHY with all the cars that was there you probly had a good chance.
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Originally Posted by lito
should have went to the show Jason you could have picked up your first ever BEST JDM TROPHY with all the cars that was there you probly had a good chance.
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Do you have a pic of your car since there was nothing that stood out ?
maybe you should have entered your car in the show !
maybe you should have entered your car in the show !
the last HIN i went too was 2yrs ago so i figured i would go to this one and see if its gotten any better. i was disappointed to say the least. if it wasnt so dark in there, i probably would of enjoyed it more and spent a little more time there. but i guess thats the nature of the show, so what can you do? i guess i'll just stick to the regular shows from now on.
p.s. here is an old pic of my car... its slightly different now.
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Originally Posted by tsxondubs
if u go to the hin north carolina show ccc ill have to make the road trip to see ur car in person before i part mine out .
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Originally Posted by tsxondubs
if u go to the hin north carolina show ccc ill have to make the road trip to see ur car in person before i part mine out .
Call me crazy yes. But definitly funny if I win and have the trophy in front of me thats show I was in NC just 7 to 8 hours earlier.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
forget his car... you will want to see mine ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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j/k
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
already done. car will be there as i am pulling a crazy trip that weekend. I am going down friday to take my car to the show. drop car off friday night. go back to my parents place stay the night. sleep in real late. head over to venue clean off car and have it judged. go back home and sleep some more. go back in time for awards. hopefully pick up a trophy. leave venue around 1:30am and start drive back to PA. Arrive in PA head to hershey. Arrive in Hershey at 8:30 exactly in time for registration for Tuner Wars another NCCA show in PA.
Call me crazy yes. But definitly funny if I win and have the trophy in front of me thats show I was in NC just 7 to 8 hours earlier.
Call me crazy yes. But definitly funny if I win and have the trophy in front of me thats show I was in NC just 7 to 8 hours earlier.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
already done. car will be there as i am pulling a crazy trip that weekend. I am going down friday to take my car to the show. drop car off friday night. go back to my parents place stay the night. sleep in real late. head over to venue clean off car and have it judged. go back home and sleep some more. go back in time for awards. hopefully pick up a trophy. leave venue around 1:30am and start drive back to PA. Arrive in PA head to hershey. Arrive in Hershey at 8:30 exactly in time for registration for Tuner Wars another NCCA show in PA.
Call me crazy yes. But definitly funny if I win and have the trophy in front of me thats show I was in NC just 7 to 8 hours earlier.
Call me crazy yes. But definitly funny if I win and have the trophy in front of me thats show I was in NC just 7 to 8 hours earlier.
Wow dude.... you are hardcore man!! Remember to post pics of the trophIES!@
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
I smell a road trip!!! ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Wow dude.... you are hardcore man!! Remember to post pics of the trophIES!@
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I dont think ill be going any further than north carolina for any car show no matter what unless someone else takes the car for me .but i guess ill see u in north carolina then in a few months guess its time to order a few more goodies before i retire the tsx .
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Want me to start one for you then?? ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Remember to post pics of the trophIES!@
this is a trophy from HIN for 2nd Place JDM OEM. I have two of these.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
forget his car... you will want to see mine ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Do I detect a challenge there Ben. Okay you two let's settle this once in for all. Time and Place-HIN April 06 in Dulles ,VA. The battle of JDM CG Euro-R's. BE THERE!!!
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Originally Posted by lito
Do I detect a challenge there Ben. Okay you two let's settle this once in for all. Time and Place-HIN April 06 in Dulles ,VA. The battle of JDM CG Euro-R's. BE THERE!!! ![Joust](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/joust.gif)
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Bring it on. (Please take note I am in College vs. Ben full time working job) hence the increased income.
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Originally Posted by xizor
no excuses, us working people also have to support ourselves. its not like 100% of our income is poured into our cars
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but sure bring it on no excuses. got some secret parts of my own.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
well it appears that way with Fury. ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
but sure bring it on no excuses. got some secret parts of my own.
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but sure bring it on no excuses. got some secret parts of my own.
He said bring it on Ben. Where you at! I think it's the end of your BEST JDM trophy days CCC. FEEL THE FURY!!!
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Originally Posted by lito
FEEL THE FURY!!!
It will be close but being as they judge the car as a whole he is missing several components. luckly atleast he has a lot more aftermarket parts and less oem than me. Cause I compete in the JDM OEM Catagory and he may be bumped into JDM Aftermarket. Lito you would definitly be in aftermarket. You guys need to add some I.C.E. and audio too.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Dont be so sure about that. I have a rare part or two coming up myself man.
It will be close but being as they judge the car as a whole he is missing several components. luckly atleast he has a lot more aftermarket parts and less oem than me. Cause I compete in the JDM OEM Catagory and he may be bumped into JDM Aftermarket. Lito you would definitly be in aftermarket. You guys need to add some I.C.E. and audio too.
It will be close but being as they judge the car as a whole he is missing several components. luckly atleast he has a lot more aftermarket parts and less oem than me. Cause I compete in the JDM OEM Catagory and he may be bumped into JDM Aftermarket. Lito you would definitly be in aftermarket. You guys need to add some I.C.E. and audio too.
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and your ICE and audio isn't very JDM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
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and your ICE and audio isn't very JDM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
lol that's the benefit of having a well paying job ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
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and your ICE and audio isn't very JDM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
thats not the point. the point is you have been through school. so the point is the age difference. maybe I will have to take out a loan and pull out all the stops.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
how bout those pedals where are they at. i will have the door sills by the show.
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
I'll have the mugen pedals though ![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
lol, please don't do that
Trust me that wouldn't be worth it, you will really regret it later.
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