2010 240sx Convention ~*~UPDATE PG11~*~

[S13SilviaGirl]

This is an official thread for the 2010 Convention...with that said here is a quick run down. This thread will be updated as necessary....


First off, this is NOT an easy task, and is not for someone who can not COMMIT the time to helping the planning and putting together of the convention. The 2002 Convention was, in the least, not an easy task. Alex Chang had put a lot of TIME, MONEY and EFFORT into making it happen. We want this to go off as well as that one, if not better. Others have tried to duplicate what he had done across the US...and they were no where near as good, or never even made it to game day.

We had people from ALL OVER the US come to the '02 convention, a repeat would be awesome.



We need volunteers to help make this happen. We need people to be able to commit their TIME. This means, if we have a meeting to discuss event needs and planning, YOU WILL BE THERE! No excuses, no ifs, ands, or buts. You are going to be 100% Committed to helping put this convention together.

People that volunteer their time, will be given some perks to this. All of that hard work will not be for nothing.


With that said, please post up here what you can bring to the table and only post if you are 100% able to commit to helping make this a HUGE success.


People with skills we need are:

Graphic Designers (1-2)
Web Designers (1-2)
Responsible people that are reliable and will be there for the planning (2-3)
People to promote this on every forum across the USA that has a 240 on it



Let me know any contact info and if you would like to help I would need to know the following.
Your name
Your contact number
City where you work
City where you live
Your Current Occupation


PM ME with "2010 Convention" in the title if you are want to talk to me about the convention and or needs....thanks!

[DALAZ_68]

im in...but may i make a suggestion on meetings...online AIM meetings would work better than anythign else, we can be mobile and still be able to join in the discussion

[mav1178]

Any discussion of a "240sx convention" should be made on as many forums/venues/mailing lists as possible.

That is the first requirement.

-alex

[S13SilviaGirl]

Any discussion of a "240sx convention" should be made on as many forums/venues/mailing lists as possible.

That is the first requirement.

-alex

Definitely. :) Are you going to help us out Alex? PLEASE!!!! The community wants you back!!! :2f2f:

[mav1178]

Any discussion of a "240sx convention" should be made on as many forums/venues/mailing lists as possible.

That is the first requirement.

-alex



And... this is really the PRIMARY REASON why I don't want to do another event.

It bugs the shit out of me to see how downhill the entire community has gone. While I may have only contributed in the past to FA and was almost exclusively on there (and nowhere else), I made sure events were available to every group of people, if possible.

Politics, bickering, and a host of other things makes it difficult to plan an event of this size.

But that's just me.

-alex

[LA_phantom_240]

Definitely. :) Are you going to help us out Alex? PLEASE!!!! The community wants you back!!! :2f2f:

So what can an average, 20 year old like me do?

[xfallen1x]

I'm here to help.
:snoop:

[projectRDM]

Any discussion of a "240sx convention" should be made on as many forums/venues/mailing lists as possible.

That is the first requirement.

-alex

Holy shit. I thought you were a ghost. Get Asad in here and we're back to complete OG.

I was wondering when someone who try again, you guys have the advantage on the West Coast. Make it count this time.

[theronin]

the convention should be in Nor Cal imo.

[DALAZ_68]

nah socal is the place to be...u got to be here to know it, everybody wanna see, to live and die in L.A.

[Quigs]

I would love to help, but I don't think there is much I could do from the East Coast. Even promoting would be hard seeing as this is most likely going to happen in Cali.

Good luck though guys! Make it happen and take lots and LOTS of pics!

[LA_phantom_240]

If it happens in Cali... I'll be so disappointed.

[ae13bravo]

I'm so down for this!!!!
How about promoting this at local shops, flyer's are too expensive but how about a poster? Was not in the scene back in 2002 so I got to ask. Is this another meeting like the happening just on a much larger scale with vendors and such?

[Ben G]

there is a thread with some videos

[S13SilviaGirl]

I would love to help, but I don't think there is much I could do from the East Coast. Even promoting would be hard seeing as this is most likely going to happen in Cali.

Good luck though guys! Make it happen and take lots and LOTS of pics!

The original convention was in cali, and we had ppl from all over the US show up....granted, that was back when gas was a wee bit cheaper. :-/

[LA_phantom_240]

The original convention was in cali, and we had ppl from all over the US show up....granted, that was back when gas was a wee bit cheaper. :-/

And cops didn't fuck with me so hardcore....

[S13SilviaGirl]

I'm so down for this!!!!
How about promoting this at local shops, flyer's are too expensive but how about a poster? Was not in the scene back in 2002 so I got to ask. Is this another meeting like the happening just on a much larger scale with vendors and such?

The convention Alex (mav1178) put on was a three day event.

Day 1- Speedzone meet up and fun
Day 2- Nissan North America Car show, Mr. K came out and signed some Z's
Day 3- Track Day at streets of Willow

There will be vendors on a much larger scale, and basically what went down on Sunday was a really small version of the convention that Alex put on for us.
Sam has wanted to do another one for quite some time, and we decided, why not now? This is a great time to put one together. Hope that explains it a little more for everyone.

[projectRDM]

The original convention was in cali, and we had ppl from all over the US show up....granted, that was back when gas was a wee bit cheaper. :-/

Actually...the first convention was in Kansas City in 2001, put together by Louis Snodgrass. That was a damn good time. All the OGs were there, Alex, Mike Mamos, Shawn Schrembi, Rich Bjornson, Jeff Baysinger, Tony To, Greaser, Stonebraker and others. 2002 was a much nicer event from what I saw but you can't beat the old school crew sitting around the dyno talking smack. That was when the community was really tightknit and everyone was cool. I'd give anything to see that type of thing again.

[Rayne]

Holy shit. I thought you were a ghost. Get Asad in here and we're back to complete OG.

I was wondering when someone who try again, you guys have the advantage on the West Coast. Make it count this time.

I will second that!

Actually...the first convention was in Kansas City in 2001, put together by Louis Snodgrass. That was a damn good time. All the OGs were there, Alex, Mike Mamos, Shawn Schrembi, Rich Bjornson, Jeff Baysinger, Tony To, Greaser, Stonebraker and others. 2002 was a much nicer event from what I saw but you can't beat the old school crew sitting around the dyno talking smack. That was when the community was really tightknit and everyone was cool. I'd give anything to see that type of thing again.

I can fathom that happening again, after the 240sx popularity grinds to a hault.

[Matej]

Actually...the first convention was in Kansas City in 2001, put together by Louis Snodgrass.
Do that again please. It would only make sense as it's in the middle of the US. :)

Heartland Park Topeka has a 25-acre skidpad, room shouldn't be a problem.
There could be drifting/driving on the track, drag racing, and etc. It's a great facility, and they've been more than willing to accommodate us this year.

[S13SilviaGirl]

Actually...the first convention was in Kansas City in 2001, put together by Louis Snodgrass. That was a damn good time. All the OGs were there, Alex, Mike Mamos, Shawn Schrembi, Rich Bjornson, Jeff Baysinger, Tony To, Greaser, Stonebraker and others. 2002 was a much nicer event from what I saw but you can't beat the old school crew sitting around the dyno talking smack. That was when the community was really tightknit and everyone was cool. I'd give anything to see that type of thing again.

Russ...Kevin said you were WRONG! hahaha. He said that was a Nissan convention...not a 240 convention:ddog:

JK, minute details.


and damn you are a name dropper... :keke:

[neverrain]

So do we have a general idea of where this is going to be held? Cali for sure? How big of a space are we looking at? How many showed up in 02 approximately? I realize this isn't for over a year, but that's what planning ahead is for right?

I can donate server space for the websites and *light* design work. I work for the hosting company so administering the server isn't an issue for me, but having time to work on graphics/flash/etc between work and school is kinda rough.

I have 2 dedicated servers at my disposal with nothing on them. The first is 20Gb HD, 1Tb bandwidth/month and the other is a 40Gb with 1.5Tb/month bandwidth, and another 100Gb of space on a shared server (1Tb bandwidth).

I used to specifically work in Flash/Photoshop/Illustrator/Dreamweaver focusing on layout/flash design/motion graphics. But that is intensive work and time consuming. I can offer input/suggestions and occasionally some light work if needed. I am without 3d software though.

I would love to see this happen. Feel free to PM me if needed.

[projectRDM]

Russ...Kevin said you were WRONG! hahaha. He said that was a Nissan convention...not a 240 convention:ddog:

JK, minute details.


and damn you are a name dropper... :keke:

There was maybe three Sentras there too, but that's it. Seriously though, good luck on this. If I cared enough about 240s like I used to and could afford it, I'd fly out.

[luisgonz]

I'm really up to helping you guys out, Fuck I even drive to Las Vegas if it was there. DRinking and gambling is my main game.LOL But really Lisa I'm all game.

[HyperTek]

im waiting to get a job for me personally,, but i would be interested in donating some time to help, with graphics etc.

THe 02 convention was the only show i have ever paid and showed up to date.. i was 18 and just went by myself... but its something that i can never forget. I no longer have a 240sx, but look forward to seeing another one.

Rotary fans have http://sevenstock.org/ *sadly i missed this year due to car problems that morning*.... I would think with the explosion in popularity of the 240sx in the past years, another one is definitely doable.

The supra crowd has Supras invade Las Vegas, and my friend out here has attended all of them for the last few years.

Lets make it happen!!

Is Nissan's HQ still in carson? i thought they moved?
That place seems like it would be historic.. ever watch the Original Gone in 60 seconds? they did the chase right thru that place *datsun at the time*

[ericcastro]

Southern California is the best location IMO.
All everyone ever talks about is the amount of members here, the amount of events. And If I was gonna travel to somewhere, it would be LA/SoCal. Cause there is so much to do here, and its where everyone vacations, it only makes sense.

Im sure us 626DRIFT guys could rent Balcony out for this if you were going to go to WSIR again, like in 02.
That way there could be drift as well.

I would love to help, but dont have the skills your looking for and with my work, Im completely busy one month and sitting around the next.

Let me know if theres anything I can do though.
Looking forwards to it.

[ericcastro]

Nissan HQ moved to Tenesee I thought. The buildings there though.

BTW, As things get Figured out, I can donate some money out of my pocket.

[HyperTek]

would it be difficult for this, being the car is has even been longer out of production?

[ericcastro]

They used to have the 510 swap meet in the parking lot there at the old office building. Went to the last one before they moved.
But the park might be more fun for a daytime BBQ meet thing. You can sit down on the grass. Of course I dont know about vendors.
Shit, what about the House Of Drift??
Its only a couple grand for the place and Im sure we could have vendors and BBQ??

Are Vendors important to the BBQ/meet day?? If net it will be easier. The park, the beach.
Have the Vendors at the track if you have a track day.


And Zilvia members are expected to have a zilvia sticker on thier car somewhere ;)

[mav1178]

The responses so far posted really just tell me one thing:

Don't debate the location publically.

I've been through this before countless times when I announced the '02 convention in 2001 after getting back from Kansas City, and frankly speaking, it doesn't matter WHERE you have the event, there will always be someone who will talk trash and put you down.

SoCal, NorCal, FL, Maine, Alaska. The country is so large, someone will always complain.

I only picked SoCal to put on the event because 1) I live here, and 2) I am very familiar with the area.

I had a person who had the balls to ASK ME FOR GAS MONEY to drive out to the '02 event. In fact, that same person was posting ON HERE:

http://zilvia.net/f/usa/8294-convention2002-240sx-convention-information.html

Recap of event:
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/13613-2002-convention-recap-long.html

Keep in mind these are only threads on Zilvia. There were other threads on other forums, mostly concentrated on FA or NICO.




Anyhow, if anyone wants to complain about location, you are free to organize your own local meet of over 100 people, do it for about 4 or 5 years in a row, and not get police kicking you out of a particular venue, and you are qualified to complain.



In any case, many people have moved on. I'm almost there, too.

-alex

[DataXUnknown]

Wow I'm really excited for this. I am down to help make this happen. Gives me a little time to get my car ready too. I'm pretty organized so if you need me for anything let me know too. I can help plan, and spread the event big time. Socal would be best for location hands down. I mean if you think about it, why is the final round for Formula D going to be in socal? And why was D1GP's final round in socal? Because socal is just the best spot to pick for events. Biggest crowds, most market support, huge local drift scenes throughout socal...etc.

[S13SilviaGirl]

Like Alex said, location will be announced after the planning group gets together and sets all locals and events up.

This isn't going to be up for discussion. Mostly, this thread is to kick off the planning and get a few productive members on board with planning and designing.

Alex, Kevin said to ask you if you remember someone asking to borrow wheels for United Nations of Nissan Meet? :keke:

[YoungGun]

I'm in for this, seeing as i'll still have a S chassis in 2010 hopefully.

If you post stuff that needs to be done i'm sure I could take on one of the tasks or something.

[let5l1de]

Yes -alex.

We had our short convo 1am Sunday morning about what it takes to make a great event and not just another meet. Epic events do take time, dedication, a pro-active team, money etc... That is why we will milk you for all the wealth of knowledge and experience you may have to offer us OB1. :)

I agree times have changed the current subcultures of the 240sx scene. The reality is that many of the "first gen enthusiasts" have also changed with a small percentage remaining true and active each and every day.

Note on marketing. We not only need "forums/venues/mailing lists", we also need to successfully align the Subcultures of Today's 240sx Scene & Marketing strategy. We can discuss this during the meetings...

As with anything in life, don't let time or people deter you or anyone else from dreams, wishes and goals.


With that said, "2010 Convention" pm sent.

[SUPERSTAR]

Lisa, I gave my ideas to Sam (jspec) and what I can deliver to help out.

There is lots of other details involved that would need to be worked out if another place was chosen. But for the most part, my staff of 50+ and I can deliver big HELP.

He has my info and just let me know.

House of Drift is another place that I also have connections for and can get at a real good price if not FREE.

REAL TALK...... Don't bullshit with ideas or suggest things you can not deliver. Please, I woul like to see this happen.

Some people claim that olds school this and new kids that...... it does not matter! The game has not changed, just different people and the love for the 240sx is still here. So don't waste your time posting on anything that will not help deliver this event.

Ernie

[illvialuver]

this may sound a little bit crazy, but there should be two events. kinda like east and west.
like the east one somewhere in Va.
and the West one in Las Vegas.

I would say California, but it might not be fair to the west of the mississippi people. i think lv, would be more fair to az, utah, navada, idaho and so forth. plus its vegas!!!!!

I dont know if that is possible but it makes sense to me.

and I have lived all over CALIFORNIA, n. s, and central. And So Cal is definitely the place to be. there is a 240 meet almost every day of the week.

[Wake]

My 2 cents: I am from nor cal and love it till the day i die but in all fairness I bow to the south just due to sheer volume of scene affiliated people down there, I may have my opinions about our differences but they are the originators of pretty much the entire sport compact scene as a whole.
That said I vote for vegas HAHA
I would be more than willing to make the drive and Im sure pleanty of people from all over the states would since ITS VEGAS!!!
Ive been in the game since 98" but I cant name drop because Ive always been doing my own thing, didnt even sign up for zilvia till 4 months after Lisa and Im still a leaky injector, lol. But I love the scene and most of the people in it, Im just tired of seeing events like this get pushed aside because people cant get over their egos. Can we please all work together for once (in recent memory) and make this happen? Ill do whatever I can......

[deadstock40]

man, this sounds exciting. id be nothing less than happy to help.

[S13SilviaGirl]

The location will most likely be socal. Why? simple. Vendors, sponsors and the general amount of people in the area. It is easier for vendors to travel 50 miles, than 500+

[exitspeed]

This is a brilliant idea!

Lotta good ideas here:

http://zilvia.net/f/premium-members/151038-zilvia-national-meet.html?highlight=national+meet

http://zilvia.net/f/premium-members/151746-2008-national-meet-volunteer-thread.html?highlight=national+meet


I'm assuming it's going to be in CA?

If I was local I'd volunteer.

[ericcastro]

^ Save your monies for a plane ticket and tell Phlip the same. :)

[exitspeed]

^ Save your monies for a plane ticket and tell Phlip the same. :)

Ha, you still got room for me? My wife would be coming too probably.

[SlideWell]

id volunteer if i was local as well. just waiting for the location debate now :)

[ericcastro]

yeah i got room in my pad. Had 4 people here fore a week last month. Let my friends hubby and her have my room. nother on an air matress, one on a futon and me on my couch.

Hopefully I move to a place with a garage though. But there will always be room. People come and stay with me every other month.


Your a miller time guy right?? We have that here, they import it from the mid west.:keke:

[exitspeed]

yeah i got room in my pad. Had 4 people here fore a week last month. Let my friends hubby and her have my room. nother on an air matress, one on a futon and me on my couch.

Hopefully I move to a place with a garage though. But there will always be room. People come and stay with me every other month.


Your a miller time guy right?? We have that here, they import it from the mid west.:keke:

Hhaha, Imported Miller. Yea, that's what I drink.

I want to go to a party out there like I see on TV and movies, where there's nothing but hot ass people and chicks making out with each other.

[DALAZ_68]

Lisa you have my info and what i can provide, i do wish to ask permission to extend an invitation to the CA18 guys i talk to regularly in the Nico forums...:wiggle:

[89s13steve]

I'd say vegas just because I think you could get alot more people from different parts of the country, but SoCal isn't bad either. Vegas mainly because it's 5 hours from LA, 5 hours from Phoenix and they have a decent scene themselves and it would probably be easier to get folks from the midwest and texas out there too. But in all reality somewhere in SoCal would probably be the best choice. Just my .02

[S13SilviaGirl]

]The location will most likely be socal. Why? simple. Vendors, sponsors and the general amount of people in the area. It is easier for vendors to travel 50 miles, than 500+[/B]

This is a brilliant idea!

Lotta good ideas here:


I'm assuming it's going to be in CA?

If I was local I'd volunteer.

More than likely.

^ Save your monies for a plane ticket and tell Phlip the same. :)


Yes, both of you will do this!

id volunteer if i was local as well. just waiting for the location debate now :)

No Location debate. We will decide and post where it will be :)

Lisa you have my info and what i can provide, i do wish to ask permission to extend an invitation to the CA18 guys i talk to regularly in the Nico forums...:wiggle:


As soon as a few more details are figured out, then it will be posted across as many 240 boards as possible...Nico, FA, 240sx.org All of them. :D

I'd say vegas just because I think you could get alot more people from different parts of the country, but SoCal isn't bad either. Vegas mainly because it's 5 hours from LA, 5 hours from Phoenix and they have a decent scene themselves and it would probably be easier to get folks from the midwest and texas out there too. But in all reality somewhere in SoCal would probably be the best choice. Just my .02


Vegas is nice, but, also extremely hot. Hell, the meet this past weekend was hot and it is no where near the temps that Vegas can reach.

[juice.def]

we should organize a huge caravan to the covention for all the nor cal peeps. Just a massive caravan.. just an idea

[RMJmotor]

Rotaries have had this 11 years straight now with SevenStock.

We need one for the Nissans. Make this happen.

[codyace]

The location will most likely be socal. Why? simple. Vendors, sponsors and the general amount of people in the area. It is easier for vendors to travel 50 miles, than 500+

The SE-R (SERCA) national convention has been held all over the United States (texas, alabama, NYC area, DC area, etc etc) with great success at attracting people from all over. Venders have never had issue donating stuff, and mailing it to us in order to either hand out, raffle off, etc etc.

I see your point, and love conventions, but just because it's not in a certain area doesn't mean it won't get vender and or sponsor support. Heck Aquamist and Whiteline donated stuff to the 06 Convention...and they're from the UK and Australia)

[codyace]

Rotaries have had this 11 years straight now with SevenStock.

We need one for the Nissans. Make this happen.

SERCA has been since 2001 IIRC. The biggest issue is keeping the community together. Luckily for the SE-R guys there were a good group of OG's mixed in with the new guys.

[NismoB13]

Sadly this will most likely be the last year for a SERCA convention due to the lack of interest. Our next one is in less than 2 weeks at vegas and less than 20 people signed up for the track event, and less than 40 for the car show. It's really sad.

[Future240]

Hm this sounds interesting, I would love to help plan this out. I would be down for researching and figuring out the sub cultures of the 240. Marketing is one of my majors.

How would these meetings work? I mean 8pm cali time is 12 am here.

[codyace]

Sadly this will most likely be the last year for a SERCA convention due to the lack of interest. Our next one is in less than 2 weeks at vegas and less than 20 people signed up for the track event, and less than 40 for the car show. It's really sad.

20 for the track

YOu're being very optimistic with that. To much drama from last year didn't help this year. We played a very proactive role in the local ones to us, in getting local people (non forum folk) and the sort. I'm not sure the same happened this year :(

I love George and Leslie, but this may be our last...unless somehow Calum can generate a good south meet again.

[Leo-kun]

Southern California is the best location IMO.
All everyone ever talks about is the amount of members here, the amount of events. And If I was gonna travel to somewhere, it would be LA/SoCal. Cause there is so much to do here, and its where everyone vacations, it only makes sense.

Im sure us 626DRIFT guys could rent Balcony out for this if you were going to go to WSIR again, like in 02.
That way there could be drift as well.

I would love to help, but dont have the skills your looking for and with my work, Im completely busy one month and sitting around the next.

Let me know if theres anything I can do though.
Looking forwards to it.

Exactly, almost ALL the events are Socal, California would be the best place to do it, but try to do something new, hold the event in Norcal!

[Nikeboy355]

2010 is a while from now... What about 2009?...

Do we need that long to put our cars together or something?...

[mehsilvia]

2010 is a while from now... What about 2009?...

Do we need that long to put our cars together or something?...

Yes :sadwavey: :keke:

[Ben G]

2010 is a while from now... What about 2009?...

Do we need that long to put our cars together or something?...


hell ya we do make shit look amazing

[blitzkrgCT9A]

2010 is a while from now... What about 2009?...

Do we need that long to put our cars together or something?...

Correct me if i am wrong.. I think the reason for this 2010 240sx meet is to celebrate the new S-chassis Nissan's been planning to release? :coolugh:

[mav1178]

Socal would be best for location hands down. I mean if you think about it, why is the final round for Formula D going to be in socal? And why was D1GP's final round in socal? Because socal is just the best spot to pick for events. Biggest crowds, most market support, huge local drift scenes throughout socal...etc.

this may sound a little bit crazy, but there should be two events. kinda like east and west.
like the east one somewhere in Va.
and the West one in Las Vegas.


My 2 cents: I am from nor cal and love it till the day i die but in all fairness I bow to the south just due to sheer volume of scene affiliated people down there,

The location will most likely be socal. Why? simple. Vendors, sponsors and the general amount of people in the area. It is easier for vendors to travel 50 miles, than 500+

I'd say vegas just because I think you could get alot more people from different parts of the country, but SoCal isn't bad either.

Exactly, almost ALL the events are Socal, California would be the best place to do it, but try to do something new, hold the event in Norcal!


The quotes referenced above were mostly posted by people in the Southwest.

The quotes above also tell me how horrid this will be if you want to discuss location... I'm glad the location isn't up for discussion.
















The SE-R (SERCA) national convention has been held all over the United States (texas, alabama, NYC area, DC area, etc etc) with great success at attracting people from all over. Venders have never had issue donating stuff, and mailing it to us in order to either hand out, raffle off, etc etc.

I see your point, and love conventions, but just because it's not in a certain area doesn't mean it won't get vender and or sponsor support. Heck Aquamist and Whiteline donated stuff to the 06 Convention...and they're from the UK and Australia)


The problem with rotating locations is management and planning.

If it was so "easy" to attract all these people to attend these events, we wouldn't be having this discussion.

Much like all this talk about whether Nissan will have a S16 or not in the future, all the "talk" is really useless if there are no returns or potential returns to the organizers.

I purposely made the event in '02 cheap (Friday was free if you did not eat pizza, Saturday was free if you didn't register and $30 if you registered, Sunday was optional) because I realized that 240SX owners are inherently cheap. People complained about $100 track events in '02; they STILL complain about $100 track events NOW.

I just wish I had not lost the data stored on my hard drive from the '02 event; I archived every single piece of email for it, and had the registration information and comments from each and every single registered attendee... the overall picture paints one of 240SX owners willing to attend an event, but unwilling to pay the true costs of it.

There's a lot more to it than just this...

-alex

[mav1178]

Alex, Kevin said to ask you if you remember someone asking to borrow wheels for United Nations of Nissan Meet? :keke:



?







Yes -alex.

We had our short convo 1am Sunday morning about what it takes to make a great event and not just another meet. Epic events do take time, dedication, a pro-active team, money etc... That is why we will milk you for all the wealth of knowledge and experience you may have to offer us OB1. :)



I think what we talked about was important for others to read:





you (12:54:52 AM): Hmmm, I know a lot of money and months of planning went into it.

Day 1- Meet up at speed zone
Day 2- All 240's parked at Nissan HQ, and Mr. K himself came by and was signing the Z cars...I still have my convention shirt with his autograph on it
Day 3- Streets of Willow.


Alex did a phenomenal job putting it together...I honestly don't think many ppl can top Alex's events....also, the Nissan Owners Festival....god...we need Alex back in the scene!!!!
alex (12:57:32 AM): i would plan more except with how fragmented all the various forums are, it's not worth my time.
alex (12:58:11 AM): it was quite easy to do, actually
alex (12:58:20 AM): people just don't realize how simple it is to do.
you (12:58:43 AM): well dedication and a team of people can do this relatively easy
alex (12:58:49 AM): rule 1: run it like a professional event and things will be good. run it like a normal "meet" and you will get a shitty event.
you (12:58:56 AM): it is simple with the right planning
you (12:59:05 AM): haha
you (12:59:11 AM): yes true
alex (12:59:24 AM): that's where i think different
alex (12:59:30 AM): you and everyone else laugh at it
you (12:59:31 AM): but its nice to have some veteran leadership at the mast as well
alex (12:59:44 AM): i look at it and shake my head because no one understands what it takes to run these events.
alex (1:00:00 AM): first and foremost, the person has to give up the concept of fun.
you (1:00:05 AM): well run an event ... anyone can do
you (1:00:10 AM): run an epic event
alex (1:00:10 AM): when the event starts to run itself, it will be fun.
you (1:00:20 AM): now that takes time money and heart
you (1:00:31 AM): yes i agree
you (1:01:50 AM): so are you saying this superior meet is a normal meet?
alex (1:02:12 AM): no
alex (1:02:20 AM): i'm saying what i did before was nothing special
you (1:03:18 AM): i beg to disagree. i call you out to better the 3day meet....
you (1:03:38 AM): do it for next year.
you (1:03:59 AM): get back into it alex.






Seriously, '02 was nothing special. Looking back, the only change I might have made would have been more limitations on the raffle tickets sold, but that would have been it.

My personal experience teaches me that these events need to be planned SERIOUSLY. There needs to be a single person in charge of the entire event, and there needs to be a clear structure of duties delegated from top to bottom. There needs to be little discussion outside of location on "what should we do", because it is physically impossible to accomidate the wants and needs of everyone.

I can go on and on about all these other things regarding event planning, but the bottom line is that it needs to be taken seriously in order for the event to succeed. That includes drafting a clear, concise, and EFFECTIVE sponsorship proposal, of all things, for vendors and businesses to see. It's not about your connections nor who you know, but rather what BENEFITS you can bring to the companies and/or entities providing support to the event.

Same goes for attendees. What is so "special" about an event like this that would make them want to attend, or drive far from across the country?





One of my personal motivations was that a lot of old timers were able to make it out to the event in '02. A short list of of these people that may be meaningless to you (but important to me) include:

Don Nimi
Angie & Willie Weir
Dave Alexander
Asad Aboobaker
Mike Mamos
Jeff Holden
Yury Llyalko
Patrick Hall

There's countless more I can mention if given enough time, but I don't care so much for the event as I do for the people attending, that is the most important thing.






And if anyone thinks I'm being negative about this, you completely fail to see my point and my suggestions.

-alex

[rednissan180]

I would totally drive from TN for a 240 convention!
...not that mine is cool or anything

[Tearlessj]

I would totally drive from TN for a 240 convention!
...not that mine is cool or anything
Well shit, shotgun!

[Wake]

so uh back on topic........ I would like to know if any other people are working on any kind of art or logos for this event Ive already got some ideas sown on paper and will be posting pics soon to get feedback. and I will most definitley be living down in socal by 2010 so whatever free floorspace I have is up for grabs. parking is on you tho.
(hot chicks get dibs on my bed.... me included)

[luisgonz]

I can hold a pre party, At a Bar or CLub.:naughty: But it will be in Hollywood.
I'll start off by practicing every night till then.LOL

[exitspeed]

I want to go to a party out there like I see on TV and movies, where there's nothing but hot ass people and chicks making out with each other.

I can hold a pre party, At a Bar or CLub.:naughty: But it will be in Hollywood.
I'll start off by practicing every night till then.LOL

If it's a pre party like that, then count me in. :bigok:

[xfallen1x]

I can hold a pre party, At a Bar or CLub.:naughty: But it will be in Hollywood.
I'll start off by practicing every night till then.LOL
let the practicing begin :bigok: Luis where you at?

[Antihero983]

hmmm interesting.

Well I'm sure the powers that be will make the right decisions.

the only problem i see with this is the maturity of the general 240sx crowd, which can make things....erm...difficult. The old school muscle car guys, being older, are alot easier to deal with in large groups.

One thing that needs to be enforced is that behavioral and vehicular ignorance will not be tolerated.

also, I do get your points and suggestions mav1178, and I agree with them, however I don't see the need to be so condescending about it. yes, the current scene sucks, yes alot of the current 240 owners are jackholes, but you are no better than the rest of us, regardless of what you've taken part of, or how long ago you got into it.

just because i've owned a 240 for 5 years doesnt make me better than anyone who's owned a 240 for 1.

I have respect for the old timers, and they've earned it, but the condescension that comes with them, while semi understandable, is no better than the immaturity and ignorance that comes with the newer fanboys.

[luisgonz]

^^^^^They are just kids, I might seem like a jackhole. But I dont think so. I just like to much fun.LOL I think everything will be fine. Again, Need any help just let me know.

[DALAZ_68]

And if anyone thinks I'm being negative about this, you completely fail to see my point and my suggestions.

-alex

i see it as quality>quantity and ur right ...

[projectRDM]

I'll add to this because it seems to come up every time there's a meet anywhere. This is not a car show. All the people who think they can't make it or don't want to because 'the car won't be done' need to stop it. The point is to meet others in the community, sure it's based around the cars but those people who back out just because their aerokit isn't painted yet or their wheels haven't shown up are hacks. We had that problem in 2003 in Atlanta, I had people emailing like crazy saying they wanted to wait to pay to make sure their car was done, that money could have been used to help secure the track. We ended up missing the deadline and loosing the entire deposit, and when the weekend came around at least 15 people who never paid, never emailed, never even responded showed up and expected to hit the track anyway. When you say yes you're committed to doing your part, whether you're prepared for it or not. Remember that. It hurts the whole community when just a few let down their end. Car or no car, if you're willing to show up, help, and support the idea, stick with it. Backing out over something trivial is just shitty to do to people.

[exitspeed]

This is not a car show. All the people who think they can't make it or don't want to because 'the car won't be done' need to stop it. .

Exactly. I'm not even planning on coming because of my 240. I just want to meet up with everyone.

I wish we could make this an 18+ event.

[Future240]

Exactly. I'm not even planning on coming because of my 240. I just want to meet up with everyone.

I wish we could make this an 18+ event.

Same here, I dont even have a 240 yet, yet I am now puttin money into the zilvia meet fund, to make sure I can go

[Antihero983]

honestly if i had my way i'd bring my damned beetle. but I digress.

I agree 100% with projetRDM's post.

[xfallen1x]

^^^^^They are just kids, I might seem like a jackhole. But I dont think so. I just like to much fun.LOL I think everything will be fine. Again, Need any help just let me know.

I'll add to this because it seems to come up every time there's a meet anywhere. This is not a car show. All the people who think they can't make it or don't want to because 'the car won't be done' need to stop it. The point is to meet others in the community, sure it's based around the cars but those people who back out just because their aerokit isn't painted yet or their wheels haven't shown up are hacks. We had that problem in 2003 in Atlanta, I had people emailing like crazy saying they wanted to wait to pay to make sure their car was done, that money could have been used to help secure the track. We ended up missing the deadline and loosing the entire deposit, and when the weekend came around at least 15 people who never paid, never emailed, never even responded showed up and expected to hit the track anyway. When you say yes you're committed to doing your part, whether you're prepared for it or not. Remember that. It hurts the whole community when just a few let down their end. Car or no car, if you're willing to show up, help, and support the idea, stick with it. Backing out over something trivial is just shitty to do to people.

Well put. Our cars are just a common ground we share at these events/meets/conventions etc & should be for the sole purpose of meeting those who share the same love for their car and finding out other interest besides that. Building new friendships/networking all that good stuff.
No need to stres about your car not being complete, or talking down those rides you don't seem to like the way they look (beater, in process, whatever). Everyone is different. Lots of other car enthusist manage to be successful because they look beyond all those little details that are non-important and there is absoultely no reason why we THE 240SX Community cannot do the same or better! :snoop:

[SUPERSTAR]

Very well put ^

It's all about having a good time. :love:

[ericcastro]

^exactly guys, well stated.

this is gonna be epic and so much fun !!!

[Future240]

^Hell yes it is

To all the naysayers and people bitchin bout where it is or might be http://themeccalounge.forumup.com/images/smiles/ahgg_gtfoslap.gif

[hellion240sx]

i don't know if i am supposed to suggest anything, but what about the gap?

240's at the gap would be really nice. it's known for holding lots of vehicles. nice drive around the gap. yadayadayada. well looking forward to this

[Fonix36]

My only complaint and bitch is that its so far away the suspense sucks

[chicagophoto84]

Hey, if you need any help with graphics / posters / flyers / or pictures (im living in japan). Let me know. I'm trying to get my name out there so all of my help is for free.

[Naughty240]

This sounds awesome. Too bad I live on the east coast and no longer drive a 240. I would def spread the word on my other forums though. Maybe even take the first vacation of my live and attend.

[MrFuel]

Sounds like this will be a blast!!

[Brian]

Alex Chang is THE TRUTH

[jrocslider]

pm sent with info.

i'm willing to help out with this but i know how people are usually cheap and just talk. i would totally understand if this was done in so cal just because of the number of people who live in the area and such.

[mav1178]

also, I do get your points and suggestions mav1178, and I agree with them, however I don't see the need to be so condescending about it. yes, the current scene sucks, yes alot of the current 240 owners are jackholes, but you are no better than the rest of us, regardless of what you've taken part of, or how long ago you got into it.

just because i've owned a 240 for 5 years doesnt make me better than anyone who's owned a 240 for 1.

I have respect for the old timers, and they've earned it, but the condescension that comes with them, while semi understandable, is no better than the immaturity and ignorance that comes with the newer fanboys.



Again, if you think my comments were negative, you fail to see my point.

If you think that I view myself as somehow being superior, you're about as far away from the truth as one can be.

-alex

[Future240]

^ I've never seen you around the forum till recently, but you speak the truth. So Alex IYO what do you think us people on the east coast that arent graphic designers could do to help out the cause?

[mav1178]

^ I've never seen you around the forum till recently, but you speak the truth. So Alex IYO what do you think us people on the east coast that arent graphic designers could do to help out the cause?



I haven't been around (here or anywhere else) because I haven't had time to do anything car-related for quite some time, and frankly my own life doesn't revolve around my car or any car-related events.


For those that want to support and help out (but are physically incapable of doing any local logistical work), my suggestion is the following:

- Try to attend the event. Remember, it's about the people, NOT about the car. In '02 there were a good ~20+ that flew in, rented a car that was NOT a Nissan, and attended the event. Not a single one complained about being there without a 240SX... and frankly no one cared! Part of the reason why events are the way they are is in fact due to the people attending, and the lengths to which they make plans to attend the event. If you have a bunch of backyard locals attending a "national convention", I highly doubt it can be labeled as such.

- If you can't attend, you can try to get people to register. Anyone can do this, but really the event should sell itself without much fanfare. People should feel compelled to attend from within, not from peer pressure or because "everyone else is going". But some need more convincing than others... and this is where word of mouth comes in.

- Besides giving support, there's not much else. Take a look at large conventions planned, automotive or otherwise, and you can see that there are a lot of logistical and operations-related items that you just need to physically be there to take care of. My prime example is the annual SEMA Show, where you have to have a booth set up physically, and lots of logistics cannot be taken care of remotely from another location.

Not much you can do on this, unfortunately.



-alex

[tanks13]

if you guys can come up with a flyer idea ill make them or ill pay for them to get made

[Future240]

I haven't been around (here or anywhere else) because I haven't had time to do anything car-related for quite some time, and frankly my own life doesn't revolve around my car or any car-related events.


For those that want to support and help out (but are physically incapable of doing any local logistical work), my suggestion is the following:

- Try to attend the event. Remember, it's about the people, NOT about the car. In '02 there were a good ~20+ that flew in, rented a car that was NOT a Nissan, and attended the event. Not a single one complained about being there without a 240SX... and frankly no one cared! Part of the reason why events are the way they are is in fact due to the people attending, and the lengths to which they make plans to attend the event. If you have a bunch of backyard locals attending a "national convention", I highly doubt it can be labeled as such.

- If you can't attend, you can try to get people to register. Anyone can do this, but really the event should sell itself without much fanfare. People should feel compelled to attend from within, not from peer pressure or because "everyone else is going". But some need more convincing than others... and this is where word of mouth comes in.

- Besides giving support, there's not much else. Take a look at large conventions planned, automotive or otherwise, and you can see that there are a lot of logistical and operations-related items that you just need to physically be there to take care of. My prime example is the annual SEMA Show, where you have to have a booth set up physically, and lots of logistics cannot be taken care of remotely from another location.

Not much you can do on this, unfortunately.



-alex

2010 is the year that I graduate from college, so I hope I will be able to attend. I have already started to save the money for the plane ticket, hotel, and car fare.

The chance to meet and mingle with nissan enthusiasts and people from the forum is an opportunity I wont pass up if I can.

I wish there was more I could do to help, but you have a point, really cant do much so far away. Over the next two years I will just stay positive about the even t and hope my positivity will rub off on all the naysayers

-Calvin (sorry to steal your thing, but i figured since i know your name, I would share mine)

[svensko]

I know I'm not the most liked person on the forum but I'd definitely be down for this. I'll hopefully be in grad school by that point and will have made enough to actually do something to my car. Would those in the southeast ike to get together to form a caravan?

[Future240]

^^Shit that carvan things sound pretty good, be hard as hell to coordinate though

[.jrmyrmx]

if you still need graphic designers i will be able to help. pm me if i am needed.

[DeathMetal]

If I can make it, I'll be a bouncer. :bigok:

[SUPERSTAR]

I have been working on getting sponsors, so please keep me posted.

[ixfxi]

Actually...the first convention was in Kansas City in 2001, put together by Louis Snodgrass. That was a damn good time. All the OGs were there, Alex, Mike Mamos, Shawn Schrembi, Rich Bjornson, Jeff Baysinger, Tony To, Greaser, Stonebraker and others. 2002 was a much nicer event from what I saw but you can't beat the old school crew sitting around the dyno talking smack. That was when the community was really tightknit and everyone was cool. I'd give anything to see that type of thing again.

yeah.. im fixin to hop on a flight to kansas again....


that'll be the day. :-)

my take on it is this: the convention sounds like a great idea.

as for me, i've become a bit of a recluse lately. no interest to waste time posting, and no interest in joining a community that's over-expanded to the point where people have really lost a common-ground for their vehicles. one of the most important aspects of owning a car is maintaining the car. what the hell am i going to do at a meet where people spend more money on cheap knockoff parts instead of putting that money towards maintaining their cars and keeping them clean? this is the problem with all the noobs that joined the scene and purchased a $500-1500 dollar 240SX. you are now the proud owner of a *very* worn down car. and how do you fix that? by installing inferior parts and doing roller paint jobs on them. im sorry, but thats not my idea of maintaining a car and i see no pride in that.

now that sure sounds condescending im sure, but thats just my take on things - and i've been around long enough to be entitled to my own opinion. the day i see people (both 240 owners AND vendors) stepping up to the plate, innovating, and putting care and TLC back into their cars and the community is the day I start getting involved again.

the size of the community is huge. its cool and really interesting to see how many people are involved nowadays, but we as a whole really need to work harder at spreading knowledge instead of trying to compete with one another, see who has the better car, and sit there supporting cheap products and companies.

i wish you guys luck with the convention, i think it will be a lot of fun and would definitely consider going. i just think people should at the very minimum, think about the above. a lot of people involved in the industry are really sick about this behavior or mentality.

mike / clearcorners.com

[Fonix36]

^^^^
hhhmmmm i spent 150 on my shell im no nuub but i take complete pride in my run down shit, my car is assembled by me and maintained by me. just because my isnt clean and nice doesnt mean i dont have pride.

[Fonix36]

LOFL you made me forget what i was going to post.
Whats the latest news on the convention?

[jspecusa]

These are the following we'll need help(hook up) with:
Video Team(equiptment, crew, and final editing)
Tshirt(design and manufacturer)
Food hookup(catering)
Hotel hookup for fly in guests
Host(friends who show the fly in guests around)
DJ(music and equiptment)
MC(announcer)
Chairs and Tents(no one wants to get burn)
If anyone have other suggestion of what else we'll need please post.

As for location of the event, if you think it should be anywhere else beside socal
please put up or shut up.
There's no such things is which location is better,it just matter of which location
we can get the most 240 owner to show up.
Please keep in mind this is a 2 or 3 day event and it's a convention NOT just a car meet/show).
Target dates will be spring break of 2010.
Thank you,

Sam

[Fonix36]

seeee
thats how you handle business
finnaly someone put it in words we can understand.
when you say host what does that consist of?
do you pick them up at the air post like a limo driver and stuff?

[BustedS13]

this just in: there are 49 other states

it's YOUR TURN to drive, california. leave your precious borders for a few days.

i'll be there in the Bustedmobile wherever this event happens. but seriously. fuck california, show some love for our east coast brethren.

i vote chitown

[svensko]

Assuming I an afford it, I'd be willing to drive nearly anywhere. Haven't really been on a good roadtrip lately. :bigok:

[ericcastro]

^So you ever been to Southern California?? See you here!! LMAO!!

[DALAZ_68]

These are the following we'll need help(hook up) with:
Video Team(equiptment, crew, and final editing)
Tshirt(design and manufacturer)
Food hookup(catering)
Hotel hookup for fly in guests
Host(friends who show the fly in guests around)
DJ(music and equiptment)
MC(announcer)
Chairs and Tents(no one wants to get burn)
If anyone have other suggestion of what else we'll need please post.

As for location of the event, if you think it should be anywhere else beside socal
please put up or shut up.
There's no such things is which location is better,it just matter of which location
we can get the most 240 owner to show up.
Please keep in mind this is a 2 or 3 day event and it's a convention NOT just a car meet/show).
Target dates will be spring break of 2010.
Thank you,

Sam

i can do chairs, gimmme a couple days ill find out what the max amount i can take would be...

this just in: there are 49 other states

it's YOUR TURN to drive, california. leave your precious borders for a few days.

i'll be there in the Bustedmobile wherever this event happens. but seriously. fuck california, show some love for our east coast brethren.

i vote chitown ok u suggest a place, but how bout some input, what area, any open locations, type of atmosphere, u cant just say chitown,,,,WTF is chitown...:keke:...SoCal has areas like:
HTM
Balcony
El torro ( i think there allowing events again since the greddy fest mess:keke:)
hell we could probably use the parking lot at Dodger stadium or something...



^So you ever been to Southern California?? See you here!! LMAO!! thank you :bigok: :snoop:

[Agent_S13]

this just in: there are 49 other states

it's YOUR TURN to drive, california. leave your precious borders for a few days.

i'll be there in the Bustedmobile wherever this event happens. but seriously. fuck california, show some love for our east coast brethren.

i vote chitown


...
As for location of the event, if you think it should be anywhere else beside socal please put up or shut up.

Thanks, Sam. Easier for me to quote your response.

Alex politely said those who do the planning, pick the location. If you want it in Chitown, then you go ahead and set up the venue instead of whining about why you can't come to California.

You even said yourself that you'll be showing up. If you are, then stop complaining. If you want it closer to wherever you live, set something up. If you have dates, venues/locations, activities (raffle at Nissan HQ), hotel deals (Alex did in 2002), and even simple things like restaurants, gas stations and other simple amenities covered... do it.

It makes no sense to clutter it up with "pipe dreams". There are people here stepping up, they just happen to be in Southern California. They're doing this on their own time with their connections. Yes, there are a lot of other great locations to host this event in the U.S. but will anyone in those locations step up?

If you want to help, there are plenty of ways to do that. Just contact any of the people who have offered any semblance of a plan (Sam) and he can direct you in what you can do to help.

If all you're going to do is complain, then stay out of this thread.

Good Luck to those who are planning! I don't think I'll have the funds to attend the upcoming event but I should have enough cash to scrounge up for the Convention DVD!

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

[RMJmotor]

Can't wait to see this happen. I agree with the knowledge preached, have fun is important. For the younger crowd lets be mature and use our brain a bit so we can do this again.

Hate to say it but ya So-Cal has great options. WSIR - HTM for the WIN!!

Either way I am there, missed the 02 event, ain't missing this one.

[S13SilviaGirl]

Anyone complaining about location will see their post deleted. If it occurs a second or third time you will be pinked. This thread is for us to post info to the S-chassis community, not to hear a lot of "OH It should be held here at_____"


If you have a CONSTRUCTIVE suggestion or want to get a more detailed answer feel free to post it here...but please, no belly-aching over the location.

[ericcastro]

I am sure I can help figure out some of, if not all the Video stuff. I could probably get 2-6 pro-sumer level cameras and operators together for pretty cheap. have em shoot all weekend. I also know guys that own cranes. I could possably pull a favor and get one of them for a few hours one day.(probably track day)

And I could of course get the post guys together too. Shit, I get drunk every other week with a really good composer. You want an original score?? lmao.

So instead of donating money directly, I could do all this media stuff.

Just let me know as things progress. And we will discuss further, what exactly your ideas are for the video and how we can accomplish those goals.

[Future240]

This is just an idea, but do you think it would be possible to contact a tuner mag and Nissan to come out to the event? The tuner mag would be there just to have a story about a country wide SX event.

If there was cameras and what not, perhaps someone could invite Nissan there to show off the SX replacement

[exitspeed]

This is just an idea, but do you think it would be possible to contact a tuner mag and Nissan to come out to the event? The tuner mag would be there just to have a story about a country wide SX event.

If there was cameras and what not, perhaps someone could invite Nissan there to show off the SX replacement

THIS is a good idea. Hmmmm....I'm thinking.

[KA-T_240]

Sounds like an awsome event. If I am still in the 240 game, I would love to attent an event like this.(As long as I can get my 240 out of the northern states with out seeing snow. And not get it impounded for being modded)

[ericcastro]

This is just an idea, but do you think it would be possible to contact a tuner mag and Nissan to come out to the event? The tuner mag would be there just to have a story about a country wide SX event.

If there was cameras and what not, perhaps someone could invite Nissan there to show off the SX replacement

Digging it man.
There are of course the major mags, import tuner and stuff.

But I bet we could get a really great write up in C-16 and Grassroots.

[Fonix36]

No one responded to my earlier question... everyone is too busy arguing about a location.

What are the responsibilities of a host?

[jspeedm]

suggestion. what about opening a paypal account so people who want to help but don't have the time or skills can help monitarily with the event. i know this isn't all going to be paid for by a hand full of people.

where ever it ends up. i will be there.

[DJButton]

Personally think it would rock to have this in Chicago! But, seeing what Lisa posted I'm not gonna complain, I need to get out to Socal again anyhow. I'll be there most likely if I'm not too broke for a plane ticket (going with a group and running a booth at TAS in '10 too)

[DALAZ_68]

i say we also hit up some local event areas like Gokart world tuesdays has 45MPH karts on the track...

of K1speed... :yum:

[Future240]

I cant remeber is this event cross forum? i think that if Zivia, Nico, 240sxforums, etc. was to all be at the event, the chance to lure magazines and Nissan there grows exponentially

[exitspeed]

Lisa did Kevin forward you me PM?

[ericcastro]

I cant remeber is this event cross forum? i think that if Zivia, Nico, 240sxforums, etc. was to all be at the event, the chance to lure magazines and Nissan there grows exponentially

I believe it is.
That will also make it such a bigger event :)

[240sxxs]

im kinda a little bit of noob here..but 240sx convention center is like where nation-wide 240sx meet up or something ??

[whatda]

^^^^
hhhmmmm i spent 150 on my shell im no nuub but i take complete pride in my run down shit, my car is assembled by me and maintained by me. just because my isnt clean and nice doesnt mean i dont have pride.
same hear

i can help as well
pm me if u need any promoting

[Future240]

im kinda a little bit of noob here..but 240sx convention center is like where nation-wide 240sx meet up or something ??

Your newb is showing.

But in a nut shell yes that is what it is. Start from first page read till your post and you will get all the info you need

[neverrain]

How is this going? I'm anxious to help with this. Lisa has my info and what I can do (hosting. server, not tour guide). Maybe we should get some forums set up soon so we can get into more detailed planning. I realize Spring of '010 is over a year away, but a centralized source other than this thread may help with planning on better detail. Maybe get some first round flyers made, etc. Start getting the word out more. =)

Hell, maybe even a fundraiser or something to cover costs of things (like renting a venue if needed).

Would be cool to get a group buy for airfair (yea right) together. Maybe decide on locations for travelers coming in who want to caravan from certains area via party bus. I'm always bursting with random ideas for this.

[Future240]

This may have already been thought of, but in addition to magazines, i would also contact news crews as well.

There is lots of random stories on yahoo news, and sometimes of CBS as well. If someone could work that out, it would be free advertising for a certain car company. Which would be hard to turn down.

Also has anyone looked into some of the more weal known drift champs that drive 240's coming out?

What about companies who make parts, like Greddy america, apexi, etc.?

[exitspeed]

This may have already been thought of, but in addition to magazines, i would also contact news crews as well.

There is lots of random stories on yahoo news, and sometimes of CBS as well. If someone could work that out, it would be free advertising for a certain car company. Which would be hard to turn down.

Also has anyone looked into some of the more weal known drift champs that drive 240's coming out?

What about companies who make parts, like Greddy america, apexi, etc.?

I'll contact Autoblog and Inside Line about it and see if they want to conver it at all.

I'm just waiting for the OK from someone about me moving forward with this and contacting Nissan.

[Future240]

I'll contact Autoblog and Inside Line about it and see if they want to conver it at all.

I'm just waiting for the OK from someone about me moving forward with this and contacting Nissan.

Cool to help fund this are yall gone have like t-shirts, stickers, etc. That all the forums involved sell together? Ya know so there is a unity concept going on, vs each forum have its own stuff (zilvia vs nico)

[exitspeed]

Cool to help fund this are yall gone have like t-shirts, stickers, etc. That all the forums involved sell together? Ya know so there is a unity concept going on, vs each forum have its own stuff (zilvia vs nico)

I think that would be ideal.

[Future240]

I think that would be idea.

:confused: ideal I am goin to assume you meant to put. I just keep having all these ideas for this convention. I guess its the marketer in me

[exitspeed]

:confused: ideal I am goin to assume you meant to put. I just keep having all these ideas for this convention. I guess its the marketer in me

Ideal. That's what I said boobie trap.

I wonder how split up the meet will be. All the zilvia guys will be in one area, Nico in another, etc.

I mean honestly there's so many people from Zilvia I'd want to walk around and meet, I doubt I'm going to go up to dudes I don't even know.

I have an idea! How about we have 2010 Convention premie shirts made with our name son it? That way we can be like, "Oh future240! What's up!".

Man this shit should be so much fun.

Are we gonna have liquor? Like a lotta beer? I'm from WI so it's mandatory for me.

[ericcastro]

At the ZOMGBBQ that S13Teddy has put on, (2 of them). He makes the little name tags for everyone that has their screen name and their real name.

His ZOMGBBQ has involved both NICO and Zilvia members and been very successful for a 17 year old kid.
First location was Griffith park here in Hollywood/LA and the second was all the way at the beach, just south of Huntington iirc.

The Park had a better turn out, the beach is far.

[exitspeed]

At the ZOMGBBQ that S13Teddy has put on, (2 of them). He makes the little name tags for everyone that has their screen name and their real name.

His ZOMGBBQ has involved both NICO and Zilvia members and been very successful for a 17 year old kid.
First location was Griffith park here in Hollywood/LA and the second was all the way at the beach, just south of Huntington iirc.

The Park had a better turn out, the beach is far.

Yea that would be sweet. I bet Andrew Bohan would make us some custom Premie name shirts now that he has his new shit.

[johngriff]

So-Cal (has to be to garner vendor support)
Track Side Venue
Track Day Combination (ASB + Formula D Demo)
VENDOR DRIVEN - Vendors Pay to set up booths
Large Parking Lot location, so think Irwindale or Home Depot Center

Fees need to go towards promotions through a professional promotions company, maybe the same that put together HIN, only the organizers will hold rights to content (ie = not HIN).

That would be doing it right.

It will end being a bunch of jerk offs in a park cooking hot dogs.

[ericcastro]

Aren't illiterate people supposed to be pinked for discussing alternate locations??






Vegas. LMAO !!! poor, broke 240 owners going to vegas, lmao!! And a casino hosting a bunch of shitty, beat up, $1,500.00, 90's sports cars. get real.

"Breaking news, 73 import street racers arrested for DWI's in Vegas this weekend........"

Plus most people coming to SoCal are saving money by staying with other forum members.

[Future240]

At the ZOMGBBQ that S13Teddy has put on, (2 of them). He makes the little name tags for everyone that has their screen name and their real name.

His ZOMGBBQ has involved both NICO and Zilvia members and been very successful for a 17 year old kid.
First location was Griffith park here in Hollywood/LA and the second was all the way at the beach, just south of Huntington iirc.

The Park had a better turn out, the beach is far.

That on a shirt, is something I would buy

[Z_Spool]

Hehe, I know it's a little different, but I have my SN on the quarter-glass of my S13 for easy identification purposes. :p

[neverrain]

It may be hard to get vendors to pay to be there, given that they may or may not make the money back from renting the booth.

And speaking on location, I'm from LA and I would say Vegas too, but there needs to be access to a track for one of the days and hotels in Vegas will most likely want to charge us to use space (which I expect to happen out here unless we get the hookup). Granted that we likely won't fall short on hotel space in vegas, I'm just not sure what's available track/venue wise for cars. Maybe someone who actually lives in Vegas can give us some more insight.

[neverrain]

Vegas. LMAO !!! poor, broke 240 owners going to vegas, lmao!! And a casino hosting a bunch of shitty, beat up, $1,500.00, 90's sports cars. get real.

"Breaking news, 73 import street racers arrested for DWI's in Vegas this weekend........"

Plus most people coming to SoCal are saving money by staying with other forum members.


lol yea this too. I resent the broke part because I usually go all out in Vegas, but hotels in general will be cheaper in LA too.

[Fonix36]

im fucking mad ass all hell how come noone will answer my fucking question shit

[exitspeed]

im fucking mad ass all hell how come noone will answer my fucking question shit

Patience. I don't think anything has been set in stone yet.

[mRclARK1]

I'm there. Who can I crash with? haha

I'll pay with beer.

[ericcastro]

Well, I got Mel and his wife I believe. But if you are down for an Air mattress? Not sure about Phlip, don't know if he wants to crash at my pad?

Thats the plus with SoCal too. So many premies are here that no one needs to get a hotel if they dont want.(saves close to $500 for people.)

Only problem is, you may need to rent a PT Cruiser cause half the 240's out here don't have back seats, lol.

[exitspeed]

Well, I got Mel and his wife I believe. But if you are down for an Air mattress? Not sure about Phlip, don't know if he wants to crash at my pad?


That's what I was counting on.

We'll probably rent a car though like you said.

[mRclARK1]

Well, I got Mel and his wife I believe. But if you are down for an Air mattress? Not sure about Phlip, don't know if he wants to crash at my pad?

Thats the plus with SoCal too. So many premies are here that no one needs to get a hotel if they dont want.(saves close to $500 for people.)

Only problem is, you may need to rent a PT Cruiser cause half the 240's out here don't have back seats, lol.

Air mattress, floor, area of concrete in the garage or driveway... Hell I can sleep on anything I've discovered.

Even though I'm all the way up in Canada, I'm down for socal. No matter WHERE it is planned for, some people aren't gonna like it. A group just needs to be put in charge of picking a location and when it's picked it's done. That's where it is. End of story.

Carpool etc. people.

I won't need a rental car. If I come all the way down for this I'm bringing my Z. RHD on a long road trip FTW! lolz

[DaPCWiz]

I've been thinking about it and talking to my friends. I'd love for it to be more centrally located (kansas or something) buuuuut regardless of location, I'm gonna take like 1.5-2 weeks off work and bring my 240. Always wanted to do a cross country drive... this is a great excuse. :bigok:

[Future240]

One reason I'd suggested Vegas is simply because I'd arrange a caravan similar to my Oxnard one. I'd love to see the 15 packed with 240's. :D

Why isnt he pinked yet?


Well, I got Mel and his wife I believe. But if you are down for an Air mattress? Not sure about Phlip, don't know if he wants to crash at my pad?

Thats the plus with SoCal too. So many premies are here that no one needs to get a hotel if they dont want.(saves close to $500 for people.)

Only problem is, you may need to rent a PT Cruiser cause half the 240's out here don't have back seats, lol.

If I could crash at someone's pad that would be great, I hadnt really thought about that option much. I figured I wasnt well known enough for somone to let me crash at their place

[SUPERSTAR]

I've been thinking about it and talking to my friends. I'd love for it to be more centrally located (kansas or something) buuuuut regardless of location, I'm gonna take like 1.5-2 weeks off work and bring my 240. Always wanted to do a cross country drive... this is a great excuse. :bigok:


That's bad ass, shows dedication. I wish more would think like you.

[HyperTek]

^ i was thinking the same thing
great to see that spirit!

[Z_Spool]

Why isnt he pinked yet?...

Why would I be pinked?:confused:

[NotoriouS14]

..that sounds cool.....
hold it in SO CAL.....
LA AREA!!!!!

[Future240]

Why would I be pinked?:confused:

Because of this,

Anyone complaining about location will see their post deleted. If it occurs a second or third time you will be pinked. This thread is for us to post info to the S-chassis community, not to hear a lot of "OH It should be held here at_____"


If you have a CONSTRUCTIVE suggestion or want to get a more detailed answer feel free to post it here...but please, no belly-aching over the location.

[Z_Spool]

First off I wasn't "complaining" about anything.
Second, I was not aware there was even a set location yet. I thought this was still in the vague, "getting all the ideas out there to be decided upon" phase. *shrug*
Third... where's all the definite information for this at?

[Future240]

^Its probably a lil early for definite info.

[bejota180sx]

i hope you guys make a choice on a "probable" day and a definite place... so i can save up to go to this convention...

[mRclARK1]

^^^Agreed. Sooner everyone knows the better. More time to plan and prepare, the more likely there's a good turn out.

IMHO A group is put in charge by admins/mods to decide on/vote on a place. When it's picked? Done and done. Perhaps a group of people already planning on NOT going, to eliminate any "I just wanna vote for X place cause it's closest to where I live" bullshit.

[projekt_s13]

If it was held in socal, imagine how much money we can make for the state of california!

Cops would give out soo many ref tickets. lol

[s14xman]

I would def come out for this! I have moved to seattle but i could drive to my home town of sac for vacation and drive down to socal for the event. Works out good. I hope my car could make it, i guess i have a while to get it into tip top shape!

[Future240]

^^^Agreed. Sooner everyone knows the better. More time to plan and prepare, the more likely there's a good turn out.

IMHO A group is put in charge by admins/mods to decide on/vote on a place. When it's picked? Done and done. Perhaps a group of people already planning on NOT going, to eliminate any "I just wanna vote for X place cause it's closest to where I live" bullshit.

IIRC it is supposed to be across forums so, a group here couldnt really decide it for all

[mRclARK1]

IIRC it is supposed to be across forums so, a group here couldnt really decide it for all

By mods/admins I meant across the various forums... First thing that needs to be decided is location. You can't do anything before that really, so it needs to be decided ASAP IMO if this has any chance of getting off the ground.

[ericcastro]

Its SoCal.
It makes sense because its a mecca of 240's
It's a vacation destination anyways, so people can multi task the trip/convince loved ones to travel with em
More journalist and photographers here.
Sunny
More bars, clubs
More members
Alot easier to get video production
Big enough venue
Plenty of tracks
Sponsors are here
Pro drivers are here
many more companies to set up booths
Great picture op's
Plenty of canyons for spirited drives that end over looking all of Los Angeles
The Beach
Im here


Can't wait to meet everyone!

EDIT,
Oh yeah, Ernie from DTC PERFORMANCE is here too :)

[SUPERSTAR]

Did you forget something Castro? :-/

[DALAZ_68]

isnt in 2010 the year nissan is releasing another 240...!?

why not talk to nissan HQ somewhere...pretty sure theyed like the 240 bretheren of there release car to hold a nice shindig without them doing anythign and getting a lot of puplicity for free:hs:

[holemilk00]

Its SoCal.
It makes sense because its a mecca of 240's
It's a vacation destination anyways, so people can multi task the trip/convince loved ones to travel with em
More journalist and photographers here.
Sunny
More bars, clubs
More members
Alot easier to get video production
Big enough venue
Plenty of tracks
Sponsors are here
Pro drivers are here
many more companies to set up booths
Great picture op's
Plenty of canyons for spirited drives that end over looking all of Los Angeles
The Beach
Im here


Can't wait to meet everyone!

EDIT,
Oh yeah, Ernie from DTC PERFORMANCE is here too :)


You forgot one

More cars get broken into or stolen there.

;)

[Future240]

By mods/admins I meant across the various forums... First thing that needs to be decided is location. You can't do anything before that really, so it needs to be decided ASAP IMO if this has any chance of getting off the ground.

Eh i'm sure that there is alot of behind the scenes stuff goin on that we dont know about, and they dont want to tell us about

[exitspeed]

isnt in 2010 the year nissan is releasing another 240...!?

why not talk to nissan HQ somewhere...pretty sure theyed like the 240 bretheren of there release car to hold a nice shindig without them doing anythign and getting a lot of puplicity for free:hs:

I hoping to make this m personal project for the event. :)

[S13SilviaGirl]

This is just an idea, but do you think it would be possible to contact a tuner mag and Nissan to come out to the event? The tuner mag would be there just to have a story about a country wide SX event.

If there was cameras and what not, perhaps someone could invite Nissan there to show off the SX replacement

There will be media coverage....on a lot of levels.

No one responded to my earlier question... everyone is too busy arguing about a location.

What are the responsibilities of a host?

Host as in? Like hosting another premie or web host?

suggestion. what about opening a paypal account so people who want to help but don't have the time or skills can help monitarily with the event. i know this isn't all going to be paid for by a hand full of people.

where ever it ends up. i will be there.

This is a possibility. I will talk to Sam about this.

I cant remeber is this event cross forum? i think that if Zivia, Nico, 240sxforums, etc. was to all be at the event, the chance to lure magazines and Nissan there grows exponentially

As soon as we have a bit more definitive plan of action it will be cross posted to as many forums as possible.

Aren't illiterate people supposed to be pinked for discussing alternate locations??






Vegas. LMAO !!! poor, broke 240 owners going to vegas, lmao!! And a casino hosting a bunch of shitty, beat up, $1,500.00, 90's sports cars. get real.

"Breaking news, 73 import street racers arrested for DWI's in Vegas this weekend........"

Plus most people coming to SoCal are saving money by staying with other forum members.


If it irritates me I will pink, but for now I will just delete.

First off I wasn't "complaining" about anything.
Second, I was not aware there was even a set location yet. I thought this was still in the vague, "getting all the ideas out there to be decided upon" phase. *shrug*
Third... where's all the definite information for this at?

The people putting this convention on are the ones deciding the location. It has never been open for discussion, as Sam said.

^Its probably a lil early for definite info.

Yes, we are getting forms ready, and planning everything (locations, sponsors, ect)

I hoping to make this m personal project for the event. :)

I hope that it is going to work out well too...I will let you know ASAP.

























With that said, Sam, Kevin and me are working on the logistics. There is a LOT of planning going into this (hence such a far off date). It WILL be in SoCal. No doubt about it. Just easier for us to plan, discuss and meet up with the needed resources. This will be cross posted, even to some international forums as well. Please know, that as we get things hammered out, we will keep you all up to date. This is NOT just a Zilvia meet. It is a 240 (and some Z) owners meet. It is about the love for the car...and no BS will be tolerated (read: no interweb drama, no stupid driving, no being a moron).

[Gorilla Unit 33]

Still looking for a graphic designer? pm me!

[Fonix36]

Nope host as in the post i replied to weeks ago about hosting people that are coming into the state it was very vage and i wanted more info on it and everyone was to caught up in the fact its going to be in cali


btw thanks for responding

[Akiros]

We need to get rendezvous / rally points for people and drive to cali together.

for instance...

St Louis landmark for the midwest, or something of the sort, or different locations
Somewhere else for other areas, then have a second place right before california to meet everyone (sort of like a prelude for the real event) that way, the people that have to drive more get something a little special. I mean, I pray my 240 is running by 2010, haha. and I plan to be doing some HELLS OF LOT OF driving for this thing.

oh yeah, and have some sponsor get free dyno tunes for everyone :D and new promo parts for us.

[SUPERSTAR]

I can't wait.... :drama:

[Zilviasr20]

So whats the update so far? Were Cali will this event be held? Any Ideas yet?

[jdmsomething]

Sounds cool, where are the pics from the 2002 convention

[Fonix36]

We need to get rendezvous / rally points for people and drive to cali together.

for instance...

St Louis landmark for the midwest, or something of the sort, or different locations
Somewhere else for other areas, then have a second place right before california to meet everyone (sort of like a prelude for the real event) that way, the people that have to drive more get something a little special. I mean, I pray my 240 is running by 2010, haha. and I plan to be doing some HELLS OF LOT OF driving for this thing.

oh yeah, and have some sponsor get free dyno tunes for everyone :D and new promo parts for us.

that is a great idea but what if someone doesnt make the rally time and gets left.

[Akiros]

that is a great idea but what if someone doesnt make the rally time and gets left.

then they can come the fuck on to cali anyways, lol.

[mRclARK1]

Eh i'm sure that there is alot of behind the scenes stuff goin on that we dont know about, and they dont want to tell us about

You're right. Which is fine. I'm happy with what Lisa posted... Socal it is. I'm there and I'll meet up at the closest rally point on the way should that happen. :wiggle:

I'll be one of the token Z's.

[s13dan]

Wait a second...
First we are ganna get more 240s together in one place and one time than ever before and you think no ones is ganna act up? I thinks its ganna be nuts.
And cali is kinda a long drive for a LOT of 240sx owners.

[kawika219]

if this event is as big as it sounds, im willing to fly me and my car from hawaii. ESPECIALLY since there is gonna be a track event. (we lost our only track on oahu a few years back)

[tukn9s]

Im down nothing like a good road trip from MN

[Fonix36]

if this event is as big as it sounds, im willing to fly me and my car from hawaii. ESPECIALLY since there is gonna be a track event. (we lost our only track on oahu a few years back)

Thats dedication
How much does a trip like that cost?

[nisco]

if this event is as big as it sounds, im willing to fly me and my car from hawaii. ESPECIALLY since there is gonna be a track event. (we lost our only track on oahu a few years back)

Wow I wish I could do that from NC lol
Anywho, although it is still far away from NC I will start saving up money for the road trip/plane ticket.

[idlafie]

Sounds cool, where are the pics from the 2002 convention

FreshAlloy.com: 2002 National 240SX Convention (http://www.freshalloy.com/site/features/events/2002/240sx/home.shtml)

These are just a few......wish I could remember the links to the rest...

ID

[kawika219]

Thats dedication
How much does a trip like that cost?
couple g's but i think there's a rebate if you ship your car back within a month. the only thing i would be worried about is driving around with an sr20 in cali. you think they would confiscate my car??? even though i play stupid saying i didnt know and that im new?

[ZenkiCam]

if your car is registered tagged and insured in another state then they cant do anything about it i was told.

[ZenkiCam]

but i will be there if gas is still $1.40:ddog:

[SUPERSTAR]

For those far away here is my idea.

It's early enough to start going through your car repairs and put some money in to it, if you are not sure it will make it. Brakes,Cooling System,Vaccum System,Suspension,Tires and for sure ALIGNMENT.

It would be bad ass to have more 240s than last event.

The money you spend on ticket, rental car and so you can walk around saying, "Man I wish my car was here" is better to spend it on your car and ask for vacation time from work.

[BustedS13]

for those in california here is my idea.

get over yourselves and hold the meet in a more centralized location.

[SUPERSTAR]

YAAAAAAY SoCal it is. :rimshot:

[S14Cuhh]

nice. cant wait to see this happen

[Future240]

For those far away here is my idea.

It's early enough to start going through your car repairs and put some money in to it, if you are not sure it will make it. Brakes,Cooling System,Vaccum System,Suspension,Tires and for sure ALIGNMENT.

It would be bad ass to have more 240s than last event.

The money you spend on ticket, rental car and so you can walk around saying, "Man I wish my car was here" is better to spend it on your car and ask for vacation time from work.


great idea, though easier said than done for some of us. I dont even have a 240 yet, with the chances of getting one before 2010, lookin nill

[kognition]

2010? Thats over a year away! It takes that long to organize this? :naw:

[xfallen1x]

Year dude a year is torture for this event, but I can imagine how worth it it'll be.

[S13SilviaGirl]

for those in california here is my idea.

get over yourselves and hold the meet in a more centralized location.

Did you read the part about not bitching about the local or a Pinking would ensue? I am dead serious about that. Don't like the location? Simple. Don't come.

Plain and simple fact, the organizers are in socal, the ability to support the masses are in socal, the tracks, the shops and a majority of the support for our industry and passion is in SoCal.

[Sileighty_DRFT89]

^ very well said. this will be epic

[S13SilviaGirl]

Sorry, wasn't trying to get all bitchy on yas. But, seriously, the 2002 event was approx. $300 per person for all 3 days. The event organizers have to put up the money to reserve everything and to make this all happen. Please understand, this isn't a "socal is better blah blah blah" thing. It is just a logistics and planning thing.

[Future240]

Sorry, wasn't trying to get all bitchy on yas. But, seriously, the 2002 event was approx. $300 per person for all 3 days. The event organizers have to put up the money to reserve everything and to make this all happen. Please understand, this isn't a "socal is better blah blah blah" thing. It is just a logistics and planning thing.

Did that include hotel fare, taxi fare for those who flew with no cars?

[2_Tall]

ill grab all of the people i can from my town to come(all 4 of them). i can most definitely come though-graduating year, sounds like a good senior present to me:)

[S13SilviaGirl]

Did that include hotel fare, taxi fare for those who flew with no cars?

No, that was to cover the cost of the events,food on the first day, passes to the speed zone,& track (all the costs that go along with a track day). If you did not attend or drive the track day, then it was cheaper.

[Future240]

No, that was to cover the cost of the events,food on the first day, passes to the speed zone,& track (all the costs that go along with a track day). If you did not attend or drive the track day, then it was cheaper.

How much would you estimate average total cost was?

[Fonix36]

my new goal is to have a job by 2010

[Flicktitty]

so it's offical? So-Cal it is? Never been there now i got a reason to go.

Can't wait.

[stealthj]

haven't posted here in awhile, looks like all the old faces are gone... glad a major meet is coming up because im not into Z32's anymore!! i hope this will be a big turnout like the norcal 240sx convention in vegas, (even though i was like 17 or 18 at the time, i still had hella funn!!)... don't worry guys, we can caravan down south, back in the day caravaning was no big deal.... itll be fun even if you dont get to bring your car.. you can talk to everyone about 240's and everything else. i hope there is a track event and evrything... jspecusa good to see u still up and running! i hope to see some old faces around, but i doubt it. i just got my first COUPE! has HUD and everything!!just got some coiloevrs for it. .. anyway if i can help in anyway let me know, im always around the bay area, sacramento, and LA, know alot of shops around norcal, though most are Z specialists...

looking foreward to this meet!

[email protected]

[SOHCRelief]

have you guys discused a location (not like a city) but a place to meet up?

[kawika219]

speedzone...thats next to my aunties house. i guess i have a place to stay if i fly my car up...woooooohoooooo

[bgindn]

diego

thanks for the link to the meet. the vert made the cut. I might be the only one to show up in a car that is exactly like it went to the meet in 2002.

kev & sam & lisa - let me know if you need any help. I'd love to help.

harp

[Deftec]

So for all those driving from the east, would be willing to meet at certain areas on certain days before the event to get a larger group driving together? I full intend on joining, drove to cali several times, so it's not too killer lol.

[DaPCWiz]

So for all those driving from the east, would be willing to meet at certain areas on certain days before the event to get a larger group driving together? I full intend on joining, drove to cali several times, so it's not too killer lol.

I'm down to meet up.

[ChicagoS14]

IM down for this, I have so far 2 S-chassis, one I know for sure Ill keep till I die or will have to get rid of (gunpoint) and one that may or may not live long, regardless I've never been to SoCal or Cali in general so I wouldn't mind doing a road trip, however seeing as this is going to be 2010 who knows what will happen by then. With gas prices as they are now id love to !!! But by 2010 LOL ill only pray that ill be able to afford anything.... maybe ill have a decent job by then.

Regardless im down to help with whatever, id even organize a road trip / cruise from Chicago area down there if things would work out. Get like a nice long chain of cars going.

LOL Ive been on here since 2004 and haven't really experienced the forum as much as others.... but Ive had my car since I got my license and plan on having it around for a while... so regardless im down for the journey.

[ChicagoS14]

so it's offical? So-Cal it is? Never been there now i got a reason to go.

Can't wait.

Since your in S.E. WI and im in Chicago we should organize locals and do a huge cruise to Socal :aw:

[ChicagoS14]

my new goal is to have a job by 2010

Ditto, one that pays in real $$$ not chump change :bash:

[ChicagoS14]

Did you read the part about not bitching about the local or a Pinking would ensue? I am dead serious about that. Don't like the location? Simple. Don't come.

Plain and simple fact, the organizers are in socal, the ability to support the masses are in socal, the tracks, the shops and a majority of the support for our industry and passion is in SoCal.

I have to agree here... even though the idea of driving from Chicago to Cali is kinda scary considering all the various things that can happen on such a long journey....

if I was to let the idea of "things that may happen scare me" I wouldn't be modding cars or much more doing the things I do to them. Point is, if shit will happen it will happen anywhere anytime, no way to predict it... that's life gotta live it.

And on that note, Im willing to drive out to Socal and regardless of distance and chances or failure. And the scene is more alive there then it is anywhere else. Only place I can picture this succeding in is around the west coast. I mean its close enough for Norcal, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico etc. and that's where the majority of the people are. Up here in the Midwest the scene isn't bad but its not on the same scale, nor do we have half the tracks/shops dedicated to this. Only people I see that can have a valid excuse to bitch are people in Florida (thats the other end of the country) or people all the way up northeast in like Maine etc, Alaska or Hawaii because that's really out there. But everyone else west of the Mississippi shouldn't have an issue.

[SleepR 240sx]

I'm really thinking about coming to this. It'd be a cross country drive but I'd be down for a roadtrip with some friends lol.

[ericcastro]

I believe I will be spear heading the media portion as far as video. Or at least a big part of it.

it would be nice to meet any caravans an hour or so out of La and film everyone coming in.
Also, video your caravans on the way and document it. Self interviews, interview each other. Get the whole experience so it can be edited into the bigger project.

[Fonix36]

seriously have they come up with a location? besides speedzone and most likely Balcony

[SUPERSTAR]

I got approval for the furthest drive in a 240 to recieve a free set of tires.

Details will be announced with everything else. :w00t:

[neverrain]

I got approval for the furthest drive in a 240 to recieve a free set of tires.

Details will be announced with everything else. :w00t:
That's gangster. If I already live in LA can I drive to NY and pick someone up and come back?

Like that's worth a set of tires.

[jamben]

down lets make it crazy big

[SUPERSTAR]

That's gangster. If I already live in LA can I drive to NY and pick someone up and come back?

Like that's worth a set of tires.

As long as you take me with you, always wanted to visit NY. :p

[Gorilla Unit 33]

I got approval for the furthest drive in a 240 to recieve a free set of tires.

Details will be announced with everything else. :w00t:
woohoo.... maybe ill start my drive from Wildwood, Nj haha

[GSXRJJordan]

Good to catch up on the updates. Socal definitely makes the most sense. I'm excited for it - I'm sure I'll have some S-chassis car in a year and a half.

[BustedS13]

Did you read the part about not bitching about the local or a Pinking would ensue? I am dead serious about that. Don't like the location? Simple. Don't come.

Plain and simple fact, the organizers are in socal, the ability to support the masses are in socal, the tracks, the shops and a majority of the support for our industry and passion is in SoCal.

GRUMBLE GRUMBLE :lfault:

well, i'll see you guys there. hopefully gas is still 1.30/gallon in 2010 :D

[ZilviaKid]

I got approval for the furthest drive in a 240 to recieve a free set of tires.

Details will be announced with everything else. :w00t:
im planning on coming, and i live in toronto, canada. :D

[mav1178]

My constructive criticism for the day:

- FreshAlloy.com Forums (http://forums.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=15546&highlight=2002+240sx+national+convention)

- If you have no idea how to approach a company to ask for sponsorship and/or donations, DON'T. If you do not have a sponsorship proposal ready when you contact them, DON'T.

- Things like logistics, cost, etc should NOT be discussed in public.



-alex

[nevaland9]

Im so there...im taking the Z tho, does the tire deal still count for 19s?

someone should set up a caravan from NE...im in, if its not in the works already PM me ill def set something up.

[mRclARK1]

I'm taking my Z if I go as well.

I'd definitely try to work out my southwardly drive to meet up with a caravan heading from the NE.

[SUPERSTAR]

Im so there...im taking the Z tho, does the tire deal still count for 19s?


Any size, but has to be done in a Nissan 240sx and documented.
Example: gas reciepts to show locations,pics,video and anything that will prove it.


Alex, the sponsorship for these tires was approved by me and I have years under my belt in dealing with sponsorships and companies.
But, I am glad you posted it.

-Ernie-

[neverrain]

As long as you take me with you, always wanted to visit NY. :p

What if I pick up a dude. I don't have a back seat, which means you guys have to lap it. For 3500 miles.
:barfkiss:

With gas prices the way they are right now, the trip back and forth across the country may actually be worth it for a set of tires. Especially if they have big rims.

PS - Lisa never replies to me =( I want to know what the deal is with this. Been anxious to help for months heh.

[Otto347]

Im in, car should be running by 2010, plus it would be a nice drive lol

[mxexux]

I've read that its going to be in SoCal and all, but is there any word of when an official announcement of date and location might be?

[s14freak]

I'm down. I'm in Charleston, SC and I've driven to Cali before. My S14 will be ready to make the trip by then. I'm new to this site, but I've had my 240 for years. Anyone in SC, GA, NC, FL wanna meet somewhere to cruise out there together? 2,500 miles is so worth it for an event like this.

[Future240]

I'm down. I'm in Charleston, SC and I've driven to Cali before. My S14 will be ready to make the trip by then. I'm new to this site, but I've had my 240 for years. Anyone in SC, GA, NC, FL wanna meet somewhere to cruise out there together? 2,500 miles is so worth it for an event like this.


Hell yea I would meet up with someone and ride, I dont have a 240, just an 88 maxima, but I would still drive or ride with someone

[s13dan]

well i dunno if my car could make it to socal but theres one way to find out.
Im stayin posted, i dont want to miss the convention.

[vodka2]

im in , do it in los angeles , :lfault:

[s14freak]

Hell yea I would meet up with someone and ride, I dont have a 240, just an 88 maxima, but I would still drive or ride with someone

I might have someone riding with me, but we can still meet up somewhere

[dsc4130]

i dont know anything about cali but have the meet some were where that a cheap ass hotels, alteast 5-6 guys from st.louis are driving out in separate cars, its gonna be a long nasty drive:squintd:

east coast people, one of the guys in st.louis suggested taking route 66 all the way there, id be awesome to get a 1 mile long caravan of 240's

[ChicagoS14]

i dont know anything about cali but have the meet some were where that a cheap ass hotels, alteast 5-6 guys from st.louis are driving out in separate cars, its gonna be a long nasty drive:squintd:

east coast people, one of the guys in st.louis suggested taking route 66 all the way there, id be awesome to get a 1 mile long caravan of 240's

Damn.... Route 66, I totally forgot about it.... ya know thats perfect since Route 66 starts about 20 mins away from my house in Chicago, therefore I can get a group of Chicagoans and we can meet you STL guys and cruise down Route 66 to Cali together!

[dsc4130]

that would be awesome

[s14freak]

I'll get a few people and meet with you guys in STL. Ass of 240s cruising . . . hell yeah

[s13dan]

route 66 sounds good. Easy for me to find..

[ILoveJDM]

I got approval for the furthest drive in a 240 to recieve a free set of tires.

Details will be announced with everything else. :w00t:

theres atleast 8 of us here in sask that want to go to this..

and its almost 4200km guestimated one way

if anyone sees 8 guys changing oil in a parking lot, stop by and say hi

[fckillerbee]

Damn.... Route 66, I totally forgot about it.... ya know thats perfect since Route 66 starts about 20 mins away from my house in Chicago, therefore I can get a group of Chicagoans and we can meet you STL guys and cruise down Route 66 to Cali together!

I would love to wake up one day and head out to willow springs to see a mile long of 240's...i think i would shed a tear or two...fucking epic!:rawk:

[fckillerbee]

These are the following we'll need help(hook up) with:
Video Team(equiptment, crew, and final editing)
Tshirt(design and manufacturer)
Food hookup(catering)
Hotel hookup for fly in guests
Host(friends who show the fly in guests around)
DJ(music and equiptment)
MC(announcer)
Chairs and Tents(no one wants to get burn)
If anyone have other suggestion of what else we'll need please post.

As for location of the event, if you think it should be anywhere else beside socal
please put up or shut up.
There's no such things is which location is better,it just matter of which location
we can get the most 240 owner to show up.
Please keep in mind this is a 2 or 3 day event and it's a convention NOT just a car meet/show).
Target dates will be spring break of 2010.
Thank you,

Sam

a Really good friend of mine DJ's. I can ask him to DJ for this event, however I would need an exact date since he is usually booked 4 nights a week, and has the occasional show in another country.

As far as tshirt design and manufacturing...Let me know if you dont have anyone designing the shirts... I'm sure I can put some of my artistic talent to use...Keep me updated please.

-Hamburg

[s13dan]

Well as for route 66 i would def want to be in the pack. So if theres a bunch of STL guys going ill just meet up with them. Route 66 goes through downtown Springfield.Ill prolly bring a friend, and a sack of tools.

[unfuxwitable]

I can ask DJ Serts to DJ also. He is a buddy of mine. look him up. DJ Serts not Sets.

[sac]

Posted up a link to this thread on local forum.
I will have more time later, as we just hired 2 new people at work that will take alot of stress of me, and will allow me to work less days.. I will try to work up some thoughts.. But here is some...


Get tickets much like a concert.
Sell them for $300 now, and $375 at convention
MANY people would probably buy theirs now, and the interest over a year on that $$ will help too..


While i am somewhat doubtfull that 2010 will bring us a successor to the S chassis, I think that Nissan Headquarters should be contacted. If it is to be released, Show it to us there first.

And i think shops should put together some parts to be raffled off there. Suspension parts, body kits, wheels, tires, engines, turbos, brakes, lots of stuff. If 1 shop donated 1 thing, there would be TONS of shit. Maybe have the grand prize raffle be the speculated "S16". It could be a dual raffle. Where you can buy a standard ticket to convention for the set price, and a Gold ticket for say $150 more.. and the gold tickets get put into a drawing for high end stuff, and standard tickets get put in raffle for lower end stuff..

[s13dan]

^^^ he might be on to something, i dunno about the prices but we need to start figuring some of these things out. I think getting Nissan in on this is a must.

[miracosta]

If its down in socal I can DJ EDM, house, dope shit. Im also amateur video guy...but still worthy of youtube hahaha. i should have my kouki by then.

[RedSVTFlareside]

If there is a track day, I'll support this 240sx convention this by attending.

[Fonix36]

$300 a head dam... your hurting my balls. anyways i can be the dumb fuck that shows the incoming guests around. who do i contact to set it up?

[sac]

Lisa, you have mail!

[ericcastro]

Get tickets much like a concert.
Sell them for $300 now, and $375 at convention
MANY people would probably buy theirs now, and the interest over a year on that $$ will help too..



WTF ??

If there is any price like that, you can count me out.
And Im offering 5 cameras with film industry operators and tech's for free if I am in charge of the media. lol
Fucking $300, I think everyone would pass then.

I think people should stop posting till Lisa or one of the other organizers post.
Your wasting my time when i get all excited and check here, and am bummed cause its just more chatter about some house/Drum and base DJ friend.

I bet we could actually pull a "name" person to come out for this.