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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ruexp67,Apr 28 2008, 09:43 AM
There could be MANY categories.

I would also reccomend against an actual trophy just from the "how do I get this home now" standpoint. A plaque or certificate would be good.
Agreed...
It would be paper.. no one will be hauling a dozen plaques (good point about trophies) down to Fontana. It's an s2000, not a minivan (well, your car has some grocery-getter like features)..maybe we can have you haul them down..


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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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Car show?!?! The cars should be ripping up the Dragon and the other roads, not parked doing nothing.

As for charity, how much is an adopt a highway? I saw lots of signs where you can do that. Maybe S2ki.com can get a sign on one of the roads in the area?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Don't get me wrong...

I like the idea of a car show, it's just winners vs. losers that I don't like. That always causes drama. It's natural that we open hoods and check out the rides. It's a good thing.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Willie, I bet you are one of those people who think dodge ball is a bad idea in schools too because somebody might lose and get their feelings hurt.

As to the car show: If you think its a dumb idea don't participate. Love driving the roads but I also like to pop the hood and show off what (little) i have done in the engine bay.


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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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There are a lot of really great ideas being put out there...I think we also need to be careful not to "over-organize." Too many people running too many events may turn out to be more chaotic and less enjoyable.

Just my $0.02.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tof,Apr 28 2008, 12:26 PM
Willie, I bet you are one of those people who think dodge ball is a bad idea in schools too because somebody might lose and get their feelings hurt.

As to the car show: If you think its a dumb idea don't participate. Love driving the roads but I also like to pop the hood and show off what (little) i have done in the engine bay.
my hood was open and my stereo was on!

now don't h8 or someone's feelings might get hurt.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by shareall,Apr 28 2008, 12:28 PM
There are a lot of really great ideas being put out there...I think we also need to be careful not to "over-organize." Too many people running too many events may turn out to be more chaotic and less enjoyable.

Just my $0.02.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tof,Apr 28 2008, 10:26 AM
Willie, I bet you are one of those people who think dodge ball is a bad idea in schools too because somebody might lose and get their feelings hurt.
Or now they don't keep score in kids sports


Life has winners AND losers, gonna have to get used to it sooner or later.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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As a competitor in Auto-X, believe me I know winning and losing. But a judged car show at the Dragon, meh... it's a little distracting from the fun to be had. All of the sudden a gathering becomes a competition. Might change what is otherwise a very friendly vibe.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Willie Gee,Apr 28 2008, 01:13 PM
Might change what is otherwise a very friendly vibe.
That's what the beer swap is for.
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