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Post by sashman15 on Dec 4, 2011 0:05:41 GMT -5
I went. Highlights:
-the Diablo VT
-white Murcielago
-camo army truck
-Noble M500
-458 Italia
-Toyota Supra
-two E30 M3's
-8 series
-some nice gritty tuners
-two or three RX-7's
-blue-with-white-stripes Viper GTS with wing
-GTRs
-1M?
-Rolls-Royce
-few old Ferraris (80s-90s)
-black Ferrari California
-some awesome old Porsches
-one one with a 959 frontend I believe
-Aston Martin V12 Vantage
-white Jaguar SS <--gorgeous old car
-BMW M6
-two V10 R8's
-loads of NSX's
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Post by z3elda on Dec 4, 2011 7:52:51 GMT -5
I went. Highlights: -the Diablo VT -white Murcielago -camo army truck -Noble M500 -458 Italia -Toyota Supra -two E30 M3's -8 series -some nice gritty tuners -two or three RX-7's -blue-with-white-stripes Viper GTS with wing -GTRs -1M? -Rolls-Royce -few old Ferraris (80s-90s) -black Ferrari California -some awesome old Porsches -one one with a 959 frontend I believe -Aston Martin V12 Vantage -white Jaguar SS <--gorgeous old car -BMW M6 -two V10 R8's -loads of NSX's Yep - it was a 1M BMW.. The SS Jag was really cool, as was the "Genuine" AC Cobra 289, complete with Carroll Shelby Signatures.. Not every day you see a million dollar car at a cruise-in. We talked to quite a few people attending for the first time. |
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Post by srduck on Dec 4, 2011 13:46:58 GMT -5
Here are my photos from yesterday: www.flickr.com/photos/chkltcow/sets/72157628276090671/It was an interesting month.... some really cool cars out there including the AC Cobra, the Noble M400, and the "deuce and a half" cargo truck. Eric had a great idea for marketing and recruiting people for our events, but I don't want to rain on his parade so I'll let him announce it and i'll try to help with the organization if I can  |
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Post by z3elda on Dec 4, 2011 15:47:38 GMT -5
Here are my photos from yesterday: www.flickr.com/photos/chkltcow/sets/72157628276090671/It was an interesting month.... some really cool cars out there including the AC Cobra, the Noble M400, and the "deuce and a half" cargo truck. Eric had a great idea for marketing and recruiting people for our events, but I don't want to rain on his parade so I'll let him announce it and i'll try to help with the organization if I can Basically - I think these cruise-ins are fertile ground for recruiting. Certainly, the guy with that old SS jag or the Duece and a half are not going to Autocross... But alot of the tuner and Euro-car people that show up would be interested in a LEGAL and SAFE way to "exercise" their rides. Stevens "Duckworks" Miata decked out with numbers and all attracted alot of attention, I've put together a poster of Z3elda AX pix that gets a good reception. Just a folding table and a simple display of photos and flyers explaining autocross.. maybe one of those portable dvd players looping some Autocross runs.. Some of us are going to these things anyway, just a little more effort could go a long way. We'll discuss it with Aj and company next weekend Steve. I'd like some official input before we get too deep into planning. |
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Post by sontdp on Dec 6, 2011 19:19:29 GMT -5
I'm constantly pushing to get more of my friends out to AutoX, I'm sponsoring one guy this time to get him out there running. Hoping to run this weekend, just gotta wait to see if the insurance check makes it here Friday or not so I can go pick up my new car. www.photomyevents.com/Cars/AutoX/CCR-Folger-Subaru-AX-9/i-ndZh5Vm/0/L/DSC2155-L.jpgI got all these guys to come out from Greensboro area trying to convince them to run. |
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Post by cr89x on Dec 6, 2011 20:17:42 GMT -5
Sounds like a good idea Eric. It is like me advertising my abilities of working on cars through the race machines I build. My true potential in that aspect comes out 2012.
AutoFair is a nice way to achieve same goal. Smaller meets may prove more worthwhile with big car nuts.
I also want to focus on the quality of our program as well.
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Post by z3elda on Dec 6, 2011 20:23:59 GMT -5
^^thats cool Tony - its gonna be a fun day!
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Post by sashman15 on Dec 7, 2011 1:49:10 GMT -5
I try and convince the people I know to go to autocross. Seriously, if they have a car and are even 1/100th of a car enthusiast, I'll tell them about what autocross is. For some reason when I mention the price: Me: "its like $30-40 to do 4 runs, its really fun!" Them: "sounds like a rip off for only 4 runs.." *facepalm* then I try to explain it to them in a different way, works sometimes, sometimes it doesnt. Some laaaaame people get real bothered about it "i could damage my car!", no, dude, you can't, unless you REALLY are garbage at driving, or roll your car from a cone. Also, what bothers me even more, is those people who REGULARLY drive dangerously on roads, and then refuse to go to autocross because its either too 'organized' or something about it makes them nervous - like making left and right turns... See what I have to work with?? BTW! Z3lda, I saw you at CnC. I just realized it was you (..kinda late i know). I was walking to the noble or Murc, and you were leaving that lot and I walked in your path  Greetings! I noticed the 'race' Miata too. It attracted my attention. I think its a great idea to promote to those younger guys with STis+Evos+etc, having a car like that, they must love driving and what better way to drive than full-on, in a safe environment, competitively against time? |
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Post by z3elda on Dec 7, 2011 7:32:12 GMT -5
I try and convince the people I know to go to autocross. Seriously, if they have a car and are even 1/100th of a car enthusiast, I'll tell them about what autocross is. For some reason when I mention the price: Me: "its like $30-40 to do 4 runs, its really fun!" Them: "sounds like a rip off for only 4 runs.." *facepalm* then I try to explain it to them in a different way, works sometimes, sometimes it doesnt. Some laaaaame people get real bothered about it "i could damage my car!", no, dude, you can't, unless you REALLY are garbage at driving, or roll your car from a cone. Also, what bothers me even more, is those people who REGULARLY drive dangerously on roads, and then refuse to go to autocross because its either too 'organized' or something about it makes them nervous - like making left and right turns... See what I have to work with?? BTW! Z3lda, I saw you at CnC. I just realized it was you (..kinda late i know). I was walking to the noble or Murc, and you were leaving that lot and I walked in your path Greetings! I noticed the 'race' Miata too. It attracted my attention. I think its a great idea to promote to those younger guys with STis+Evos+etc, having a car like that, they must love driving and what better way to drive than full-on, in a safe environment, competitively against time? I get much the same response from my co workers - worreid about ruining their cars... Bahhh! The thing to do is: Invite them to come and WATCH.. it costs NOTHING to watch, and there's usually somebody that will give them a ride-along. Actual experience in the car is a real eye opener, even to those that "think" they push their cars on the street. |
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Post by srduck on Dec 22, 2011 9:39:11 GMT -5
I edited together all my videos from the season last night. I just need to find a good way to display them at Cars & Coffee without having to worry about my Nook or Netbook being swiped if I walk away. Any ideas?
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Post by z3elda on Dec 22, 2011 14:27:16 GMT -5
Steven - been emailing with Aj on this idea.. I'd like to get a cheapo portable DVD player (maybe 2) to do this with. I'm figuring when we get full tilt with the idea, we'll have a folding table with some info. We can take turns manning the station and walking around. Hoping it's more than just you and me.. :-)
Can your video be put into standard DVD video format?
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Post by srduck on Dec 22, 2011 14:37:15 GMT -5
Steven - been emailing with Aj on this idea.. I'd like to get a cheapo portable DVD player (maybe 2) to do this with. I'm figuring when we get full tilt with the idea, we'll have a folding table with some info. We can take turns manning the station and walking around. Hoping it's more than just you and me.. :-) Can your video be put into standard DVD video format? I'm sure it can... it's just been YEARS since I did anything in DVD format. |
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Post by soloracer on Dec 22, 2011 20:58:44 GMT -5
Jeannie and i took a TV to Autofair a few years ago, with intent to play an auto-x dvd. Sadly our setup did not take into account that in bright sunlight, the screen was impossible to view. Just something to think about. Hope you have better luck.
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Post by z3elda on Dec 23, 2011 7:33:46 GMT -5
Jeannie and i took a TV to Autofair a few years ago, with intent to play an auto-x dvd. Sadly our setup did not take into account that in bright sunlight, the screen was impossible to view. Just something to think about. Hope you have better luck. Ah yes indeed - might need to design a mini-awning to shade it. |
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Post by philip1 on Dec 23, 2011 12:41:58 GMT -5
I have a DVD fom a few years ago... Just the wagon but at least it's something
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Post by z3elda on Dec 23, 2011 20:49:30 GMT -5
I have a DVD fom a few years ago... Just the wagon but at least it's something Cool beans Phil.. We can use it. I'm hoping to get footage from some hillclimbs and road races too. |
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Post by cr89x on Dec 30, 2011 5:16:10 GMT -5
Next one? 31st or 7th
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Post by srduck on Dec 30, 2011 6:09:48 GMT -5
7th.... always first Saturday of the month. |
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Post by chilihead on Dec 30, 2011 8:52:56 GMT -5
Do you folks park together or is it a get in where you fit in?
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Post by srduck on Dec 30, 2011 9:54:23 GMT -5
Mostly just wherever we can fit in. I've been trying to park over on the side near Olive Garden so there's space around me for anyone else that wants to join.
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Post by z3elda on Dec 30, 2011 15:43:08 GMT -5
I *might* have to work next Saturday... Will know more later in the week.
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Post by clarise on Dec 31, 2011 7:13:52 GMT -5
Think, maybe, we can come this time...We will have to leave about 10:30...We will probably park out yonder somewhere cuz this black metallic paint is an all-day job to prep for any kind of display...It's nice when it's done up but it only lasts about long enough to eat a sandwich, LOL...cu next week, R&K
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Post by cr89x on Dec 31, 2011 8:08:00 GMT -5
I'll do my best to show up. Idk what I'll bring.
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Post by z3elda on Jan 7, 2012 20:08:09 GMT -5
Another awesome Cars-n-Coffee! Bunch of CCR people came out to show off. THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING OUT AND REPRESENTING! Cars with numbers attract attention, and we are making connections with potential drivers and members at every show.
New thread coming shortly to discuss how to make this bigger.
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Post by CoolGuy094 on Jan 31, 2012 23:15:18 GMT -5
Alright, who is planning on coming out this Saturday? I will actually be able to make this one. Looks like the weather is 40's and cloudy, but no rain right now. Clouds don't attract nice cars, but hopefully turnout will still be good. I hope to meet a fellow driver coming up from Columbia in south Charlotte and cruising the rest of the way there together. Let me know if anyone else wants to join.
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Post by cr89x on Feb 1, 2012 6:17:21 GMT -5
It is going to be chilly after a beautiful week. I have to check the schedule at the shop, but I'll try to come up with Miatar.
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Post by tedebayer on Feb 1, 2012 7:17:13 GMT -5
If any one is going to Cars & Coffee (or other motorsports events), will be shooting some pictures and willing to share them, please let me know. I'd be glad to show them on The Southern Driver Website.
Thanks!
Ted
editor@thesoutherndriver.com
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Post by z3elda on Feb 1, 2012 8:12:30 GMT -5
Ted - Tony Parrish is usually there, and Steven Duckworth has a decent camera as well - I can see if they'll forward some to you for an article.
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Post by srduck on Feb 1, 2012 15:24:55 GMT -5
If any one is going to Cars & Coffee (or other motorsports events), will be shooting some pictures and willing to share them, please let me know. I'd be glad to show them on The Southern Driver Website. Thanks! Ted editor@thesoutherndriver.com Feel free to browse through my Flickr stream and use anything you want. Lots of pictures from Cars & Coffee, the VIR 13hr, the Mitty, Petit Le Mans, etc. www.flickr.com/photos/chkltcow/ |
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Post by soloracer on Feb 1, 2012 22:29:56 GMT -5
Jeannie and i plan to be there this saturday.
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Greetings! I noticed the 'race' Miata too. It attracted my attention.
