Cancelling the Big SoCal Euro Gathering

[bugzy]

After some a negative response, i have been thinking about what the event is all about, i feel that people might have lost the point of the event.

I feel that we should end the series of NorCal vs SoCal Euro and Big SoCal Euro Gathering

Since it seems to have turned to be less about meeting and gathering of fellow european car enthusiasts, into more of a put it in my backyard, or pick a location that is perfect

and the complaints of why our friend with a WRX or G35 or Mustang is allowed to park next to us, and that they arrived earlier than me, so they got a better parking .... i dont know what has happened to car enthusiasts ... when i first started bring people together, i thought it was about the driver ... not the cars they drive ...

i thought it was just a common love for european cars, no matter what other background you were from, we were part of the same community

i thought that as long as the event was in a decent location, that people would want to come, and make the trek out, and overcome schedules and obstacles to be part of a group of car enthusiasts

if you feel that things are not what i feel, please let me know

[oc-audica]

Things are what you feel Lon (to very select people) , but dumb shit has been going on all along and we always come together to fight against it (or them)

the meet is still on.

peace!

[Monster8V]

well, honestly you and thi site were about bringing fellow VW and Audi enthusiasts together in the beginning.

It evolved from there.

[RavinJetta]

I still think the even is a worth while enterprise to put on. I attend not so much for the cars or vendors but for the people that I know. Some of my best friends on here don't drive a euro anymore and I really could care less. To me it is still all about the people. I appreciate all cars whether it be a Euro or Domestic or Import. While it would of been nice to have the gtg at Quallcomm again I can side with you on the cost as it is great that this is a free event.

[Paul]

Anyone is welcome to try and host a big socal european car gtg... in fact take it as a challenge.

Just don't use SCE as the sponsoring organizer.

I took part in the first SC vs NC meet in SLO.
Then Santa Barbara
Then Ventura
Then Qualcomm
then... well that's it. IT's OVER!

Anyone who thinks they can set it up, go for it! I want to see it happen.

[SELFatvi]

Anyone is welcome to try and host a big socal european car gtg... in fact take it as a challenge.

Just don't use SCE as the sponsoring organizer.

I took part in the first SC vs NC meet in SLO.
Then Santa Barbara
Then Ventura
Then Qualcomm
then... well that's it. IT's OVER!

Anyone who thinks they can set it up, go for it! I want to see it happen.

Didnt make it to anaheim hooters huh?

I miss the smaller events, getting there super early for parking at the top of the hooters lot

[linedpaper]

I'm sad that things have come to this. I was looking forward to this year as last year was awesome. I don't understand why a few people are so bent out of shape about the location, if it's further then it gives you the (fun) opportunity to drive your car further as well. People need to get over themselves and if they have a problem with the location then don't go. It's as simple as that! In addition if these people who have a problem with the event or location aren't there, I think that only makes it a better event. I'd rather go to an event with 100 cars of euro enthusiasts who actually care about the community than 800 cars with a bunch of people who only care about what's best for themselves!

[Schneller]

Wow, I've been to all of them, and didn't realize it!

I just hope you guys figure it out, the community will suffer if you give up on it. But I understand the BS you're tired of...

[MikekiM]

Geez, what'd I miss?

[Agent Orange]

Theres about a dozen of us out here in the desert. Put it in San Diego, that's a four and a half hour drive. Don't care. It's still an opportunity to meet up with all out friends and take some awesome rolling shots. We'll be there and won't mind seeing an STI or G35, so long as they are there for a positive reason like all of us are.

I say DO IT!!!!

[Gene]

No! Say it ain't so! I have been to every big socal GTG since late '00 and it was always a good time for us car enthusiasts. I know people are b!thching about the location but half the fun of a GTG is the caravan! I understand that people want it to be closer to their homes but there should be no complaints since venues are always switched up so that everyone has the opportunity to take a shorter drive to the GTG.

There will always be the haters of other makes because they aren't euros but I don't think that they share the same opinion as the majority of the socaleuro members. The true socalivw/socaleuro crew know what this community is about and it sux that those few are undermining your vision of a creating a community of people who just also happen to be car enthusiasts (not euro nazi's).

-Gene

[///Criss]

Sorry to hear about this Lon. The Qualcomm event was my first. ( I just moved out here ) and I thought it was awesome!

Your not the only organier having issues like this. Rey and I have been trying to get E30M3's together for quite some time (LA and SD) and people don't care to drive beyond 30min. I don't understand it. On the east coast we had SIGFEST for the E30M3's once a year and people come from very long distances.

Maybe its too easy here in SoCal. There are always meets close by it seems.

If you decide to go forward I'm willing to volunteer my time to help out. Just give me a shout.

Regards,
Criss

[scottd1975]

so is it done or not?

[A4effort]

I was really into this, I love all cars, some people just cant be pleased unless you cater to them. I would say do it have fun, screw those who want to critisize but dont want organize it themselves.

Do your thang

[Nefarious]

Why stop there???? Just nuke the entire site and go out with a bang!!!!!;)

[jballou]

Almost seemed like it was for a while there...

[JETTAone420]

i actually vote the further away from me the better!!! im for convoys to car shows!! thats almost better then the show itself

[Agent Orange]

i actually vote the further away from me the better!!! im for convoys to car shows!! thats almost better then the show itself

X2 for sure!!!

[linedpaper]

i actually vote the further away from me the better!!! im for convoys to car shows!! thats almost better then the show itself

:tup:

[euro3b]

so its this cancelled or is this just talk?

[mike]

Fuck'em Lon, if they don't like it, they can stay at home. I don't care if its in SD, Santa Barbara or O.C. I will go, I don't care if I park next a Honda, BMW, F350, I like alsorts of cars, most all of us can appreciate any clean custom car, diversity in the car scene is great. This is a great meet to hang out and see friends you only see once a year since we all do live far apart and it brings people together from all around, I would hate to see it canceled.

[JETTAone420]

mike shush!
u ditched me at at the sushi meet! i only went to seek your guidance in person...weeny

[EDM]

Fuck'em Lon, if they don't like it, they can stay at home. I don't care if its in SD, Santa Barbara or O.C. I will go, I don't care if I park next a Honda, BMW, F350, I like alsorts of cars, most all of us can appreciate any clean custom car, diversity in the car scene is great. This is a great meet to hang out and see friends you only see once a year since we all do live far apart and it brings people together from all around, I would hate to see it canceled.

Well said!! :tup:

[v2rocket]

YEAH! forget them i wanted this to be my first meet, i have sadly missed on all of them since my being a member.

im still up for the drive! i love euros and everyone knows i have a civic! if someone wants to complain about parking next to them forget them ill park next to them and go and chill with people who arent as petty as them.

[linedpaper]

Now please don't take this as me trying to start something, but my suggestion would be to have a section specifically for non-euro cars. I don't have a problem with non-euro cars as long as they aren't trashy and done right (and that's with any car for that matter, euro or not), but for photographic reasons it's nice to be able to take a picture of a line of all euro cars.

[JETTAone420]

^^^^^^^
what he said. if non euro cars have to come then have them be seperated from the rest... for photographic reasons. of course im still biased on if its a euro car show then it should be made euros only. but it wont stop me from going,

[Agent Orange]

It's damn near impossible at Seaside Park to segregate cars. I was there in '04 for NorCal vs. SoCal, and it was pretty packed in that lot. Let them park where they want. If you come in a big caravan, chances are, you'll park by whoever's in that group. Take pics of that, then just be selective about your photography the rest of the day

[FunktasticVR6]

:doh2:as long as they aren't trashy and done right (and that's with any car for that matter, euro or not), but for photographic reasons it's nice to be able to take a picture of a line of all euro cars.

Euro or Not... true dat. Pictures with all well done cars look sweet. Even if their Jap or American... I've seen plenty of Scions that look pretty good, but never something like this, haha:tup2:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i128/serboslicer/Misc%20VW/riceJetta.jpg?t=1205355493

[Agent Orange]

:doh2:

Euro or Not... true dat. Pictures with all well done cars look sweet. Even if their Jap or American... I've seen plenty of Scions that look pretty good, but never something like this, haha:tup2:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i128/serboslicer/Misc%20VW/riceJetta.jpg?t=1205355493

:puke::wtf:

My bro is on drugs. He's trying to kill us or something :p

[madajb]

Now please don't take this as me trying to start something, but my suggestion would be to have a section specifically for non-euro cars.
And you will, of course, volunteer to stand out in the parking lot and separate all the cars by origin.
You've got no problem trying to break up a caravan of 50 cars, telling cranky, tired people they can't park next to their buddy because he drives a Honda? Naturally you need to do this a quickly as possible to stop 100 cars from backing up into the road. Oh, and watch out for that idiot in the Ferrari who feels it is his right to do 75mph through your line.
Separate sections, be it by manufacturer, year, style, whatever, is a complete pain in the ass. I understand the attraction, but honestly, unless you are willing to spend 5 hours parking cars while missing the GTG entirely (trust me, it happened to a bunch of people the first time around), it's just not worth the effort.

-ajb

[madajb]

Oh, and for the record, anyone complaining about driving to SD from LA is a whiner, pure and simple.
I drove farther for a Denny's GTG!

-ajb

[linedpaper]

if this even still happens, i have no problem helping out with things. 20THANNTURBO (http://socaleuro.com/forum/member.php?u=11941) made a good point that if I come in a caravan (as I most likely will), I will end up parking with them anyway so it won't really matter. If this park (I've never been there) does not allow segregation to happen easily then so be it, doesn't matter to me, I'll still come no matter what.
It was a suggestion not a requirement by any means, I'll be happy just to have the event even if the above car parks next to me :)

[TOYr32]

Oh, and for the record, anyone complaining about driving to SD from LA is a whiner, pure and simple.
I drove farther for a Denny's GTG!

-ajb

I didn't think of that, I never realized how far you lived until we went to CES that one year (shit, and that was a mid week gtg!!)

Anyways, I rolled in a Ranger and a focus for most of my SCE years, with no issue whether I parked in the row, or I parked elsewhere . . . I didn't care . . . I just wanted to hang out with peeps! (I didn't have friends in high school)

I do hate people crying about something to stupid . . . for one, The Q's prking lot is so freakin huge, if you want pics with your friend move somewhere to take the pic and move back. If there is a car in the way, I'm sure the driver would have been more than willing to duck out of the pic! The main problem is, I don't think anyone was asking . . . it's like a bad marriage . . . don't remember bad shit and bring it up later, solve it then and there, or don't bring it up at all!!

[mike]

Who cares where who parks? Do we all have to cry babies and park next to our friends? Every GTG I've been to, I get out of the car and talk to people/friends, so where does it matter where you park?

[FunktasticVR6]

If somebody wanted only euro cars, then what about those drivers that have their car in the shop and they wind up with a Honda rental? Just let 'em show up... Yeah, segregation may be difficult, probably pointless, If ur gonna seperate the dubs from the bmw's and those from the others, then why not also divide the vr6 from the 2.0's, etc.? It just makes no sense. I thinkith that some, hopefully few, just hadn't thought it through......

[EDM]

Oh, and for the record, anyone complaining about driving to SD from LA is a whiner, pure and simple.
I drove farther for a Denny's GTG!

-ajb


LOL!!! So true!!

[Kelly Girl]

woah, this is truly the day that all hell broke loose.

can we tak a vote on whether to keep the meet at Seaside Park or cancel it all together.
I mean, is this really really not going to happen?

[JETTAone420]

well what if maybe where ever the event will be held at u can have a map printed out that gives a quick overview of how to divid the ranks of cars. and maybe a for warning that any non euros (unless accompanied by a convoy) must park in a seperate area

[Agent Orange]

Dude, go to Seaside Park and look at the lot. It's not huge. Theres JUST enough room for the number of cars that will probably attend. Setting it up to divide the cars just ain't gonna happen. But I love having it there cuz then you can hit up the beach or a good restraunt afterwards ;)

[Kelly Girl]

keep the meet
first come first park

park w/who you rolled with

end of story
quit whinning.. if you want segregated parking... then drive in segregated or here's an idea:: volunteer to work the parking...

[JETTAone420]

hey! brace yo self! lol

it was just a suggestion! i dont even know if ill be going since i need to schedule my AIT date

[mexmini]

dang that sucks...i remember going to the anaheim gtg for the first time...all nervous putting my car up for people to see......it made me apreciate the euro scene. drove all the way from Tijuana all by myself. my 17yr old brother just got a bora and i promised him to take him to his first socaleuro gtg this summer.....meh. but hey, hope its just an idea......and btw i still love this site. :)

[fcastle]

I still think the even is a worth while enterprise to put on. I attend not so much for the cars or vendors but for the people that I know. Some of my best friends on here don't drive a euro anymore and I really could care less. To me it is still all about the people. I appreciate all cars whether it be a Euro or Domestic or Import. While it would of been nice to have the gtg at Quallcomm again I can side with you on the cost as it is great that this is a free event.

I have to agree. I didn't drive a minimum of 2hours to each event to see the same cars I saw last year anyway. I came to see the people I rarely get to see and have some good times. People know it's a floating event. If they can't get to where it is or have issues w/the venue, that's on them. Don't go, hope to see you next year.

I can't believe the bitching people do about an event they do nothing to support. I mean seriously SOME of the people doing the most bitching aren't even forum supporters. WTF!?! So let me get this straight. I find a site, they have some common ground w/what I like. Oh wait, they did something that doesn't benefit me directly (forgetting all the people who do what they have to do to get to the event if they really want to go) lets shit all over everything, not provide a solution or even attempt to help in the organization, just this sucks, I'm going to have a tantrum now. No, Fuck that. I also mean REAL help, not just lame ass internet ideas that you throw out for someone else to track down. REAL ACTUAL TIME OUT OF YOUR LIFE, like the rest of the people that SUPPORT the site and contribute time at the big GTGs.

[20AE#1999]

This sucks for us noobs who don't have the same fond memories that you other guys have that have been around for awhile. And maybe the noobs are the problem, I don't know. Maybe the times of the chill meets are gone and a bunch of babies are taking the reins. I know that I had a blast last year at the Q and although I wasn't going to be able to go this year due to being in Vegas, I was sure looking forward to many more. I guess everything has to come to an end though eventually. Maybe it's time to pass the torch to fresh blood that has not expeirienced the hassles of organizing the event, and then when that guy gets fed up, he passes it on, and so on. I don't know, I guess I am just feeling sad now after reading all this.

[Slapshotnerd]

Lon -

Do what is in your heart.

Personally, I've lost a lot of connection to the euro community lately, and I'll be the first to admit that I miss it. Some of my closest friends are those I met because of my VW. I think that there is a huge market for a big large GTG of friends and enthusiasts. BUT... you have to remember that it's NOT for profit, and you can't satisfy everybody.

I've managed FOR PROFIT shows, and it's a huge pain, because everyone feels that since they are all paying customers, they all deserve equal treatment. Unfortunately, part of making a profit means paying special attention to the customers who get the most publicity and attract the most attention while glancing over those who are 'just another of the pack', and some people can't grasp that. I've spent 10, 12, and 15 hour days at convention centers trying to make sure all the customers were happy before I realized that some people will never be satisfied.

10% (or less) of the attendees will always cause you 90% of your headaches. But, do you want to alienate 90% of the attendees because of that minority?

[Aaron]

So...........Is istill up right?
This is going to be my first gtg, I been waiting for this for a long time

[oc-audica]

...
10% (or less) of the attendees will always cause you 90% of your headaches. But, do you want to alienate 90% of the attendees because of that minority?

i like this last line in particular

[NaKoRuRu]

^^^^^^^
what he said. if non euro cars have to come then have them be seperated from the rest... for photographic reasons. of course im still biased on if its a euro car show then it should be made euros only. but it wont stop me from going,

x2

[SoCal_GLI]

i feel that since it is in fact a Euro GTG that only Euro cars need apply, sure others can show up, but the Euro car are the ones that park in the group.

that would be like bringing your 2007 GMC to a Goodguys event and expecting to park with all the hotrods, its just not gonna happen and shouldn't happen

[Monster8V]

I dont know why you guys are still discussing this, its been canceled.

[JETTAone420]

oh whaaa like serious?

[NaKoRuRu]

:( Sucks. Sorry Lon. I wanted to go, even tho I couldn't cause I'll be overseas...

[jrau13]

Bummer! I haven't lived here in socal very long so I was looking forward to this but I understand what you are saying Lon:drama:

[mario]

i agree.

[mike]

Well I can understand your points completely Lon, you work very hard to organize something for all of us that rivals alot of paid shows, and costs nothing.

[wikedgolf]

i say take a break this year and hopefully we can bring it back with a bigger and better additude

[carcrazy699]

that sucks i was hoping to meet alot of people at this gtg.

[boostedMKIV]

Lon,
We all respect and appreciate what you do for the socal vdub community. Its not your fault a FEW people dont want to drive out for an AMAZING experience. Fuck em, its their lose. The number of people who WANT to go significantly outweight the number of CRYBABIES who dont wanna go. If you dont wanna drive, dont discourage someone who is putting SOOO much effort into making this event AWESOME for EVERYONE, not you crybabies....FOR EVERYONE!

Tons of people including myself are looking forward to this event. I say go onward with the event!!!

[Pireboi251]

Growing up i looked up to low riders and hot rods....i gained a good deal of my car itellegence from imports, and today i drvie a euro proudly....

The going to my first big GTG last year ment alot to me. ^_^

because it was the only time where i could see really the time line of my car avid....it had the old school- new school- too cool for school- and the everyday weekend warriors.

Even more, it wasnt the static "dont touch my car" car show, people could walk up, casually chat, sit in the cars if they wanted.

So the mix of cars and cultures is a good thing, it keeps things interresting.

the "issue" last year, its a good thig it happend long after the event was over, because i felt embarrassed, here was a perfect day of cars, poeple and just great fun with enthusiats. and just a simple lack of consideration runined it.

i say let the BIG GTG continue, just make sure everyone remenbers why they came in the first place...TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS, the cars are just a plus ^_^

[evalancer]

i want boobs

[v2rocket]

of course im still biased on if its a euro car show then it should be made euros only. but it wont stop me from going,

then i couldnt go :(

[karmakid]

^^^^^^^
what he said. if non euro cars have to come then have them be seperated from the rest... for photographic reasons. of course im still biased on if its a euro car show then it should be made euros only. but it wont stop me from going,

Growing up i looked up to low riders and hot rods....i gained a good deal of my car itellegence from imports, and today i drvie a euro proudly....

The going to my first big GTG last year ment alot to me. ^_^

because it was the only time where i could see really the time line of my car avid....it had the old school- new school- too cool for school- and the everyday weekend warriors.

Even more, it wasnt the static "dont touch my car" car show, people could walk up, casually chat, sit in the cars if they wanted.

So the mix of cars and cultures is a good thing, it keeps things interresting.

the "issue" last year, its a good thig it happend long after the event was over, because i felt embarrassed, here was a perfect day of cars, poeple and just great fun with enthusiats. and just a simple lack of consideration runined it.

i say let the BIG GTG continue, just make sure everyone remenbers why they came in the first place...TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS, the cars are just a plus ^_^

i concur with both, but where both of you are wrong, maybe for some sudden blindness in your retinas, it clearly states that this is a "GET TOGETHER" not a "CAR SHOW" as you miandering buggers (ie wihners) state. its hosted, or was, by our beloved mates on this euro site that is socal.

"oh, oh my, theres a eg hatch next to my bunny with a sn95 fox on the other side... if only i planned it out and parked next to my buddies of only bunnies, perhaps if there was someone im my group to do this"

i wont go on cos bugzy and other chaps have stated what its all about, bygones... ted n um stitch fello???

[Agent Orange]

i concur with both, but where both of you are wrong, maybe for some sudden blindness in your retinas, it clearly states that this is a "GET TOGETHER" not a "CAR SHOW" as you miandering buggers (ie wihners) state. its hosted, or was, by our beloved mates on this euro site that is socal.

"oh, oh my, theres a eg hatch next to my bunny with a sn95 fox on the other side... if only i planned it out and parked next to my buddies of only bunnies, perhaps if there was someone im my group to do this"

i wont go on cos bugzy and other chaps have stated what its all about, bygones... ted n um stitch fello???

Lol. perfection :tup:

[JETTAone420]

lol ya'll reading to deep into it...
/thread

[v2rocket]

does this kill the big gtg altogether and it will never happen again?

or can we say that it may come back next year and is simply on a hiatus?

[Bierbau]

Damn, no big GTG? :mad:

[RG3]

sorry to hear this lon...
hope you feeling better since everyone is supporting you !!!

but like other say, do what you want to do. just follow your heart

[BLACK 1.8T]

does this kill the big gtg altogether and it will never happen again?

or can we say that it may come back next year and is simply on a hiatus?

I would like to think it's just on hiatus, but we won't know for sure until next year.

[bugzy]

ill let you guys know

but i have some changes in mind and pending

[boostedMKIV]

Its amazing how a few bad seeds, or in this case, a few whiny assholes can mess up such a good thing.

It saddens me :*(

[Agent Orange]

Yeah, I was all excited I have a dub this year unlike last year, and aren't going through a divorce like in '06. Lol, oh well, maybe NEXT year hahahaaa

[sdsilverm3]

Continue on with it Lon. Fuck what the whiners say because it ain't about them. They can stay home and whine to mommy and daddy because the show goes on without them regardless of how "special" they think they are. People need to appreciate that Lon, Paul, and everyone else who VOLUNTEERS their time to put together these events do so at their own expense. If you don't like the events or the location, too fucking bad. Go put together your own event and you still wouldn't come close. You whiny bitches complaining about the location do nothing but give SCE a bad rep because you are probably the same ones who have the shitty attitudes and make others feel unwelcome.

You all want to bitch about other non-euro cars parking in the event? How about we have EVERYONE bring their "other" cars in support of "car enthusiasts" just to piss you little whiny bitches off? I bet you complainers ain't gonna do shit either! :liar:

[PhätTony]

The Show MUST go on!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cannonball55]

the show must go on. quit being bitches. start acting like true car enthusiasts!

[Batrugger]

You all want to bitch about other non-euro cars parking in the event? How about we have EVERYONE bring their "other" cars in support of "car enthusiasts" just to piss you little whiny bitches off? I bet you complainers ain't gonna do shit either! :liar:

But all three of my cars are Euros :tup2:. I live by Victorville too so I have to drive a long way to go to any event. There will always be bitchers no matter what you do. The solution is to just make the decision and go with it. People will complain, but in the end they'll go along.

[Pireboi251]

People need to appreciate that Lon, Paul, and everyone else who VOLUNTEERS their time to put together these events do so at their own expense.

Seriously...last year i helped park cars for about an hour and a half and my tan got JACKED UP:ha: ^_^...but did i complain...hell no.... i just wanted everyone to get in so we could all enjoy the event:tup2:.

If the event goes on ill glady do it again...my GTG outfit is pretty much the only reason everyone remembers me:bs:.

[RG3]

But all three of my cars are Euros :tup2:. I live by Victorville too so I have to drive a long way to go to any event. There will always be bitchers no matter what you do. The solution is to just make the decision and go with it. People will complain, but in the end they'll go along.


I'll vote for sandiego since original socaleuro's are from SD :D:D:bump:

since they will come anyway right ? :p

[Hkysk8r07]

this is a free GTG not a car show and it usually supports a good cause. park wherever. hit up the sponsors tents, talk to some efriends that live too far away to meet on a weekly basis. etc.

[GTiGirl]

i like camping.

[NaKoRuRu]

my GTG outfit is pretty much the only reason everyone remembers me:bs:.




Who were you again? :confused:

[mike]

Camping GTG FTW!!!!!!!!! I'll load my gear up ASAP!

[GTiGirl]

the last gtg at seaside park was rad - a bunch (20ish) of us drove up for the whole weekend and camped at some place like 30 minutes away. i love camping.

[mike]

I love camping too, Erin likes camping in a 5 star hotel, so its been a while since I've been. I wanna do a nice backpack loop through the Sierras. I stayed a week in Kings Canyon a few years ago, I really need to get back out. REI is one of my favorite stores!

[GTiGirl]

See... just one of the joys of having a GTG - an excuse to do more fun things like caravan and camp!!!

GTGZ4LIFEBITCHES!!!

[A4effort]

Camping gtg would be cool. I love camping and looking at cars. I have a kick ass tent i have only had sex in twice

[OCbuiltGTI]

Fuck this noise.

So a few whiney cry-babies don't want a civic parked next to them and the rest have to suffer?

If you're going to cancel it do it for a better reason like the fact that we have some douchebags that always come out and ruin it for everyone by racing around and either hurting themselves, their cars, or someone else (or coming damn near close to it.)

If you're a true enthusiast and not an elitist piece of shit then the whole "picturesque" nonsense shouldn't apply.

You want to take a photo of purely euros then organize your own event instead of showing up to someone elses and saying how you could have done it better.

If this event is shut down because of a few pussy complainers and not for something more valid then I'll just start looking for a site that has actual enthusiasts instead of a bunch of scenesters or people concerned with that crowd.

[jvcajita]

Lon, I say bring this to Vegas!!! And get a huge 200 car caravan rollin together...let the whining kids stay at home!

[jwill'sMK4]

Lon, I say bring this to Vegas!!! And get a huge 200 car caravan rollin together...let the whining kids stay at home!


thats what wustefest is all about

[karmakid]

Who were you again? :confused:

oh u member, he was the lil fello in the stitch outfit, blue paws and ears....
http://www.socaleuro.com/forum/image.php?u=11418&dateline=1187397943&type=profile

http://a1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_2aaa8a7f187fd417e31fa99e58b59958.jpg

http://a670.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/68/l_4e34fa5ee3ad9265e852a90c8de7d705.jpg

real hip cat, he is ^^, you saw him, and even pointed him out.

[NaKoRuRu]

oh u member, he was the lil fello in the stitch outfit, blue paws and ears....
<img src="http://www.socaleuro.com/forum/image.php?u=11418&dateline=1187397943&type=profile">

real hip cat, he is ^^, you saw him, and even pointed him out.

it was a joke... :rolleyes: :o

[mike]

http://www.socaleuro.com/forum/image.php?u=11418&dateline=1187397943&type=profile

Fixed your pic, yeah he is a cool guy, helped park alot of people. Seriously, I think as much as we love this GTG, this year just may not be in the works. Rebuild and make a great '09 GTG.

[OCbuiltGTI]

http://www.socaleuro.com/forum/image.php?u=11418&dateline=1187397943&type=profile

Fixed your pic, yeah he is a cool guy, helped park alot of people. Seriously, I think as much as we love this GTG, this year just may not be in the works. Rebuild and make a great '09 GTG.


Bullshit. What's a year off going to change?

You're still going to have the same people showing up. Same bullshit situations. Same people whining about driving distance.

If we cancel this year there's no point in bringing it back.

[Agent Orange]

Anybody that bitches about driving can kiss my ass. Unless they're from out of state, there's a caravan from EVERYWHERE. So Cal is a big area. Some of us will have to drive. Get over it. That's what your car is for.

[OCbuiltGTI]

And then what's the point of having any gtg really?

Hardly anyone shows up to local events and the same asshats who ruin the big ones come out and ruin the small events too.

That's one reason I don't show up to gtgs anymore. It's not worth the time or gas to come down and see the people I do like hanging out with at the risk of either having shit go down or having hardly anyone there.

At least with the big gtg there's shit to do/see and there's a lot more people out.

[mike]

A year off won't get rid of the dick faces that show up and ruin the meet by crashing, it just gives the powers that be, a little more time to plan something and get it organized since it is a FREE event, it takes some good planning and commitments to pull off, which at this point in time, it may be too late for everything to come together, I'm with you 100% on wanting this to happen and feel the same way you do about all the shit heads at the big and small GTG's Sean, but Lon puts himself out alot for this with vendors, sponsors, and a spot with our name attatched to it, so there is alot more to think about in the big picture of what would have been, what, a month and a half out from now?

[JETninja]

Wow, sorry to hear that Lon. Totally understand, it's a huge undertaking I'm sure. I've only been to the '05 Event at Anahiem (Won big too! :D ) and enjoyed that event a lot. Most since have been a little further then I like, but thats my problem and not yours. (my one long drive is to Laguna Seca every year with my Teens for the ALMS finale) You know me, I'm not a kid and don't do too many of these things, but I always take yours into account.

PS, hope you show at the In-N-Out event later this month, and please bring a sticker for my #2 Son's Dakar 318is! :D

[84rabbitchick]

See... just one of the joys of having a GTG - an excuse to do more fun things like caravan and camp!!!

GTGZ4LIFEBITCHES!!!
hell yeah for the camping!!!

that definently was a blast

[bugzy]

There's still time for this year, dont worry people ... but i have ideas in the works

thanks to all of you for your support, as i stated, the event is about bringing people together, not necessarily their cars

you all could show up on your BMX bikes and the event would still be awesome if 700-800 BMX bikes show up

of course at that point, we might as well call it SoCalBMX

all i expect is, people make their best effort to come, of course if your having a test or surgery or baby popping out, or family obligations, i can understand ... but i do give you usually a good 4 months or more to plan for comin

[Agent Orange]

If my Jetta's not done, I'll roll out the FJ40 ;) OLD skool JDM, lmao

[dut]

thanks to all of you for your support, as i stated, the event is about bringing people together, not necessarily their cars

Why did dut bring his Honda to a euro event. :confused: :D

:drama:


Lon,

Think like me... FUCK THE HATERS. :tup:

[bugzy]

Why did dut bring his Honda to a euro event. :confused: :D

:drama:


Lon,

Think like me... FUCK THE HATERS. :tup:
the whole point is people like you

guys that are euro car enthusiasts just like any other, but rocks a non-euro

[Pireboi251]

damm straihgt... if i wasnt drving my GLI... id be VIP in a 93 toyota Previa van ^_^


...and about teh bmx thing... if that does end up happeing i have a low rider bike ^_^....now only if i could get the hydros the work :ha:

[karmakid]

damm straihgt... if i wasnt drving my GLI... id be VIP in a 93 toyota Previa van ^_^


...and about teh bmx thing... if that does end up happeing i have a low rider bike ^_^....now only if i could get the hydros the work :ha:

dude, thatd be pimp, u and that other fello with the og fj could roll down and ill bring my lil hachi roku or my corona (if i get it running by then) ill slap socaleuro stickers on ^^, :cool:

[fenix420]

i hope this is still going to happen this year. i haven't had the chance to go to any of the big euro meets, but i go to the fusion meets whenever i'm not working, or working on the car..lol. and i love it. hell i used to rock my turbo escort to the meets when the gti was down and i still felt welcome (all beit i did get a few chuckles for it being an escort..lol). i am all for the meet being anywhere..i'll park next to a geo metro..i don't care..

[Anonymous]

Anybody that bitches about driving can kiss my ass. Unless they're from out of state, there's a caravan from EVERYWHERE. So Cal is a big area. Some of us will have to drive. Get over it. That's what your car is for.

That's BS. They shouldn't be coming from out of state. It's called SOCALeuro. What if I wanted to take a photo and there's some Lamborghini with Nevada plates or an Aston Martin with Arizona plates. That would totally ruin the photo.

/ obviously sarcasm related to the euro complaints, relax

[karmakid]

There's still time for this year, dont worry people ... but i have ideas in the works

thanks to all of you for your support, as i stated, the event is about bringing people together, not necessarily their cars

you all could show up on your BMX bikes and the event would still be awesome if 700-800 BMX bikes show up

of course at that point, we might as well call it SoCalBMX

all i expect is, people make their best effort to come, of course if your having a test or surgery or baby popping out, or family obligations, i can understand ... but i do give you usually a good 4 months or more to plan for comin

u know when i first saw the news about the cancellation a lil piece of me died inside. but then i looked it over again with my strained eyes and it said "canceling" a pretense (i think) and i had a spark, as it would've been my second (ie last year was my first)

so to interpret what was going on through my mind heres a handful of kitties of what went down.. so far >.<

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2331660587_0c362a29d6.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2332487758_b77d4b4f77.jpg?v=0

[bugzy]

That's BS. They shouldn't be coming from out of state. It's called SOCALeuro. What if I wanted to take a photo and there's some Lamborghini with Nevada plates or an Aston Martin with Arizona plates. That would totally ruin the photo.

/ obviously sarcasm related to the euro complaints, relax
exactly !!

does that mean we have to park our buddies dubbers outside the event because they roll from Nevada?

its the same thing

we all love cars, but in particular euro cars ... so we should all be able to hang out together, not matter what you drive and where your from

[Agent Orange]

That's BS. They shouldn't be coming from out of state. It's called SOCALeuro. What if I wanted to take a photo and there's some Lamborghini with Nevada plates or an Aston Martin with Arizona plates. That would totally ruin the photo.

/ obviously sarcasm related to the euro complaints, relax


LMAO, right :p

[GTiGirl]

I'm going to take the bus to the next gtg.

Bitches.

[wikedgolf]

Why did dut bring his Honda to a euro event. :confused: :D

:drama:


Lon,

Think like me... FUCK THE HATERS. :tup:

aww man.. i dont get to check out dut's sexy civic this year :(

[v2rocket]

aww man.. i dont get to check out dut's sexy civic this year :(

can mine be sexy too?

my rims were stolen though so im on stockers now :(

[mike]

I'll park a block away and call Yellow Cab

[A4effort]

someone tried to jack my rims one night and couldnt get them off, but they managed to scratch one off trying to get there wrench around my lugs, oh and they slashed 2 tires.

i am ordering a scooter with a turbo and nos and ride wheelies by all the euros bumping reggaton
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[v2rocket]

thats a tiny turbo!

what kind is it i want one!

[Hkysk8r07]

hey the good thing about being in ventura is you can all hop on the amtrak, order a few drinks and not worry about traffic, then once the door opens up BAM!!! mad euros right in your grill.

[Kelly Girl]

That's It I'm Showing Up In Roller, I Mean, My Lolerskates.

[A4effort]

That's It I'm Showing Up In Roller, I Mean, My Lolerskates.

That would be hot!

[Kelly Girl]

my skates match my car too!

[A4effort]

you gotta have some flare a show so people remember you, I always rock my gold teeth, and I am 6'6" standing around a bunch midgets i mean minis and various other hatches.
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[GTiGirl]

omg i'm going rollerskating tonight!

we should have a camping gtg in which people also display their talents/hobbies! like airbands!

[84rabbitchick]

omg i'm going rollerskating tonight!

we should have a camping gtg in which people also display their talents/hobbies! like airbands!
I'm down...

my talent/hobbie: rock crawling... hahahaha

it ain't euro, but hey, i still support it. Can't turn my back on my first love right???

[Damon]

Wait, so people attending this free event were actually complaining that the car next to them messed up their sweet photo-op?



Wow. That's pretty fucking vain.

[Agent Orange]

Exactly.

[Damon]

Exactly.

Holy shit. That's all I can really say....

[Agent Orange]

I've got other things to say, but it won't help the situation. All we can do is wait and see what gets cooked up in the future

[evalancer]

i want boobs

[dut]

aww man.. i dont get to check out dut's sexy civic this year :(

That thing is long gone. Got rid of it a few days after the Import Tuner shoot.

[dut]

Wait, so people attending this free event were actually complaining that the car next to them messed up their sweet photo-op?



Wow. That's pretty fucking vain.

How about that douche that had HONDA SUCKS blue taped on his VW. :o

[jwill'sMK4]

hahaha that douche got banned awhile back

[Agent Orange]

I remember him... No further comments, lol

[jinikvr6]

noooooooo thats one of the special things we have (no) to cancelllll

[sdsilverm3]

Wait, so people attending this free event were actually complaining that the car next to them messed up their sweet photo-op?



Wow. That's pretty fucking vain.

Cars next to them don't screw up photo-ops. People's ugly mugs who refuse to move ruin photo-ops! :ha:

[GtIrOb01]

Hey Lon, why dont you move the gtg down here to Florida, and then people would really have to drive! haha. But seriously..... a 2 hour or so drive really isnt bad. People just lazy. Remember when we caravaned from SD to San Jose for that show? That was a fun drive! Its a free event, so why so much complaining? If you dont like it, dont go. Personally, I love seeing well done "non-euro" cars like Dut's Civic. That car has style, and alot of work put into it. Any car enthusiast can appreciate that.

[AcCeL]

Gah, I missed last year because I had just moved and didn't have a euro at the time.

I was super amped to drive down from CANADA this year in my Audi to join in again.

Please DO IT LON!!!

[Agent Orange]

Gah, I missed last year because I had just moved and didn't have a euro at the time.

I was super amped to drive down from CANADA this year in my Audi to join in again.

Please DO IT LON!!!

Dedication at its finest :tup:

[sangwoo]

NO LON!!! keep this thing goin!!!!!you know i actually dont mind a cruise all the way up to irvine. sure gas prices are going up, but going up and coming back down will proabably take only 1/2 of my gas(hopefully. if i dont redline it all the way) but yea i was excited for this year because all the picture i see in Eurotuner, about the groups on the Eastcoast, they have huge caravans for shows that could be like 400 miles away. i always to experience that huge caravan feel with like 80 deep or more. last year all we did was meet at fusion and had a little caravan to Qualcomm, which is like 6 miles. it was convenient, but for me i didnt get that huge ass caravan feel like some of the other people get. i say forget the dickheads because they are probably going to stay at home since the meet is so far away, and if these dicksheads make it to the GET TOGETHER everyone will know who he/she is and probably show them no respect. Also, about having other cars there. simply put, if the car is nicely modded and clean then they should come to all kinds of meets. because like everyone stated it is about that diversity and CAR enthusiasts. NOT EURO enthusiasts. EURO enthusiasts can go to the weekly meets at the nearest starbucks or boba place. but this BIG GTG should be for all cars with the emphasis on the euro community. LON DONT CANCEL IT!! just my $.02 guys

peace

[sangwoo]

How about that douche that had HONDA SUCKS blue taped on his VW. :o

my friends with an RSX and a complete authentic spoon set up s2k pissed on that guy. we went up to him and asked him why he thinks that, and his lame excuse was"they are all rice and suck balls man" and this was a dude whose lame ass mk4 was bone stock. he had no credibility to say hondas suck. he hasnt been on clubrsx or s2k forums. most of the cars there will kick his ass in looks and performance. he was a douche bag and i was close to showing him the FURY OF FRIED RICE.

[madajb]

Hey Lon, why dont you move the gtg down here to Florida, and then people would really have to drive!
Only if it's in June.
-ajb

[Kelly Girl]

man, this thread isn't dead yet?


IBTL

[JETTAone420]

i havent had sex lately...

[oc-audica]

my friends with an RSX and a complete authentic spoon set up s2k pissed on that guy. we went up to him and asked him why he thinks that, and his lame excuse was"they are all rice and suck balls man" and this was a dude whose lame ass mk4 was bone stock. he had no credibility to say hondas suck. he hasnt been on clubrsx or s2k forums. most of the cars there will kick his ass in looks and performance. he was a douche bag and i was close to showing him the FURY OF FRIED RICE.
i fuckn luuuuuuv the spoon S2k pleeeeaaassseee bring them!!!

my cousin with a jdm rsx may caravan with me =)


i havent had sex lately...
poor fellah i'm goin on 10 hours sexless myself :(

[PhätTony]

Hey Lon, why dont you move the gtg down here to Florida, and then people would really have to drive! haha. But seriously..... a 2 hour or so drive really isnt bad. People just lazy. Remember when we caravaned from SD to San Jose for that show? That was a fun drive! Its a free event, so why so much complaining? If you dont like it, dont go. Personally, I love seeing well done "non-euro" cars like Dut's Civic. That car has style, and alot of work put into it. Any car enthusiast can appreciate that.

Dude! FL is hella miserable weather. All of us would fold under the heat and humidity. SoCal summers in the IE are one thing. Year round weather like that is craaazy. I was up in Orlando area by UCF and only thing I liked was the TRIM. LOL

I aint never seen so many damn Puerto Ricans in one place son! It was like LA for Mexicans. Myself being PR, I like being the token guy. Can't do that down in FL0-RIDAH

[EDM]

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[GtIrOb01]

Dude! FL is hella miserable weather. All of us would fold under the heat and humidity. SoCal summers in the IE are one thing. Year round weather like that is craaazy. I was up in Orlando area by UCF and only thing I liked was the TRIM. LOL

I aint never seen so many damn Puerto Ricans in one place son! It was like LA for Mexicans. Myself being PR, I like being the token guy. Can't do that down in FL0-RIDAH

Down in south florida its like that... but where I am up in northwest florida, there are actual seasons! In a way, it is like so cal... but the summers are humid. Plenty of Peurto Ricans up here too, but havent really found any pr restaurants.

[sangwoo]

i think some JDM cars are the best. still one of my dream cars is a WHITE EVO 9..omg that is sex right there

[bugzy]

I'm looking into changing the SCE GTG location, but we'll see
but dont plan it to be in San Diego, because thats like 90% unlikely

Locked

[wikedgolf]

we shold replace the Big meet for a SCE 1/4 mile track day. Rent the track for SCE peeps, people that want to run, pay 50-60 bucks. but parking is free and people can hang out like at the big meets...

I'd kill to race some of ya'll fools!


that would rock!