A BIG awesome Tampa meet! July 10th at the Shops at Wiregrass!

[NOT URSS]

It was great to meet all of you! I had a blast!

[ROBBDOGG1986]

Originally Posted by moultron

Robb,

The way I understood it was that the men judging the cars were looking for issues related to cleanliness. In addition, I am not so sure that some of the cars were in the right class and might not have recieved points for upgrades such as lowering, wheels, custom paint, engine mods, etc...

For instance, when I came through the gate the guys that took my money were trying to figure out what class I was to go into since I have those things I mentioned prior. I heard the one guy say to the other guy "no those wheels are stock so just put him in the semi-mod class", which turned out to be class number "14". The sheet that explains the different classes states "semi-mod is up to 6 minor changes. No paint or interior changes." Well that definitely is not my car. You've seen my car and it is completely repainted on the outside and under the hood. In addition I have multiple suspension, exhaust, stereo, lighting, drivetrain and engine modifications. My interpretation of the judging sheet is that I should have been in class 21 or 23 (I think!)

I wasn't around and I had my car locked up with the windows up when they came around to judge the vehicles so I did not get to talk to the evaluator. But later on in the day, Murf and I were speaking to a different judge and he was expalining that they are looking for things that were all related to wear and tear and cleanliness issues. Seems a little odd to me since these cars are all in pristine condition and almost brand new. He specifically stated that mods such as "paint gets no extra points". Sounds weird to me, but thats what he said very clearly.

This car show stuff is all new for me and I was unaware of the process, but it appears that the lesson out of all of this is: if you want to get points for upgrades then be sure to be in the class that gets your car recognized for those upgrades. Also, a big congrats goes out to all of you including 2 of my friends, Murf and Josh, you guys deserve the recognition

Ya I see what your saying I was in class 14 as well... But I only have engine mods and powder coated wheels, plus I wasn't cleaning mine as good as our winners were, next I will make to be in the right class taking the time clean it better!

[PaceSS]

What dealer did you get your cars at SlingShot?

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by PaceSS

What dealer did you get your cars at SlingShot?

Autoway in Clearwater on US 19

[camaroluver]

Congrats guys!! Looks like it was a fun day! Next one I'm all in!! Vacation again this weekend and then I'm free till Labor day weekend that is when our first game is and my Sat are booked till Nov.

[Angelo@Autopia]

Sorry to missed this one, maybe the next time.

[packerfan1024]

Originally Posted by ORANGE U NV

9 awards given total (1 had to leave early), including the club award. If we had 1 more car the car prize would have been $200. The organizers were great. Since we had 19 cars they broke the catagories into 2008 and newer with stock, modified, most points etc. A couple cars tied for 1st place awards too.

what? 1 more car???? I wish i would have been there, i had to meet with a Realtor in orlando or i would have

[jhmurphy]

I am working on getting some pics I have of the meet up. Work has me swampped I also have some video as well.

[guiLT]

What ever happened to sharbaughs video from desoto?

[01pewterz28]

FYI they are having the show again in August since you do not have an event planned I would head on over again.

"Sat, August 14, 9am – 3pm
Where28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL (map)
DescriptionGo to http://premiumcarshows.com/wppremium...how-august-14/ for more info."

[dreaming9119]

How often do you guys get together? I am new to the site and live in Tampa area. The wife and I like to get out a couple times a month for a get together. I heard about this site from a couple other owners. Some beautiful cars in those vids in the last post. That IOM with the black paint accents that was in a couple a few of those videos is one beautiful machine. Hope to see you soon!

Jeff and Sheryl

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by dreaming9119

How often do you guys get together? I am new to the site and live in Tampa area. The wife and I like to get out a couple times a month for a get together. I heard about this site from a couple other owners. Some beautiful cars in those vids in the last post. That IOM with the black paint accents that was in a couple a few of those videos is one beautiful machine. Hope to see you soon!

Jeff and Sheryl

We are a new club with a lot of growing pains. As of right now we try to plan something once a month. I'm sure as time goes on and different holidays come and go those numbers will change ...

Feel free to post any ideas for cruises and or get togethers ...

[guiLT]

August is booked thanks to camaroluver. October anyone? Want to go back?

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by guiLT

August is booked thanks to camaroluver. October anyone? Want to go back?

I think October is the big Gulfport show. If you like to people watch at all that's the place to be. The place is full of old hippies, arts and crafts, street venders pubs all kinds of stuff. They are planning a big bash for their 100th Anniversary ...