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camaro2k10 · 12-30-2009, 09:13 PM

How do i go about getting my car sponsored? I've heard these sites such as carsponsors.com and everything are scams so I dont know how to go about actually getting sponsored I'll do anything to meet the requirements of sponsorships I just need to know how to get there.

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-30-2009, 09:22 PM

how much do you have done to your car?

shevyman · 12-30-2009, 09:27 PM

well from what i have been told right now is hard to get sponsors.

now the best thing you can get right now is a partial sponsor which means they will sell you there product at cost or below cost. on top of that you might want to put some money into your car make it a one off. also make a proposal for your car with pics what you have done to the car so far and what you have planned for the year to be done with your vehicle.

i got lucky to have found a body kit sponsor which helped me get my wheels, exhaust,interior,paint, and supercharger, also my suspension. but some of them i got on my own cause people wanted the camaro for r&d so they gave me there product for letting them use my car.

2ndgenz28 · 12-30-2009, 10:32 PM

It helps if you can pull off the walkin talkin bill board stuff and have it seem normal and not forced.

Like a really good salesmen that can find a way to brag on his wears to sell you no matter the subject or even if what he is selling is pure crap. Its gold to him and you believe it too.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-30-2009, 10:38 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly are you talking about? Are you a racer or something?

*The_Blur* · 12-30-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

It helps if you can pull off the walkin talkin bill board stuff and have it seem normal and not forced.

Like a really good salesmen that can find a way to brag on his wears to sell you no matter the subject or even if what he is selling is pure crap. Its gold to him and you believe it too.

How do you think I'm going to sell that Subaru?

Seriously, it takes a lot of knowledge to be sponsored. You have to know about the product and basically represent the brand at shows and events. If you're going to go this route, you may also want to request a salary since you'll have to make yourself available for shows and events.

The big question is whether your time is worth warranty-voiding modifications, research, development, and otherwise uncompensated time. :seesaw:

5thGenOwner · 12-30-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ndgenz28

It helps if you can pull off the walkin talkin bill board stuff and have it seem normal and not forced.

Like a really good salesmen that can find a way to brag on his wears to sell you no matter the subject or even if what he is selling is pure crap. Its gold to him and you believe it too.

Hmmm... anyone sellin' pure crap, will eventually leave 'em standin' in it!

As for sponsorship, I'm certain that I am speaking out of place. But as for dignity, always... always keep your dignity!

Good luck!

Legend · 12-30-2009, 10:51 PM

Been down this road a few times...the thing to remember is "what is the sponsor getting in return". That is the bottom line...what return will they get if they help build or actually build your car?

The majority of sponsored cars I have seen or worked with had a ton of work done before ever being sponsored. They sort of took the "hard knocks" on the way up...bought their own parts, built their own parts, spent their own money, paid their way to shows...etc., before they ever got a true sponsor for their ride.

More times than not, it wasn't a sponsor for their current ride either, it was to build something else...what is hot at the time kind of thing. Reputation is what earns a sponsor and the results you can yield them.

It's tough but you need to make yourself marketable. You need to go to shows, you need to place in those shows or you need to race...and win. It's all about what can you do for the sponsor!

One thing I will say though...with the 2010 Camaro, there are opportunities out there much like shevyman is saying...I too got lucky with RKSport for my ride. So I'd look around your local area and see what shops or builders are there and see if they want to hook up some parts for you for R&D or get a body kits out on the market. It will require you leaving your car with them, could be for a few weeks, maybe months...again, what can you do to help them.

My Camaro SS has been at RKSport since August! I gave up my ride for 5 months to have what I have...are you willing...or able to do the same to meet whatever the sponsor wants?

Make a proposal up, show your involvement in shows, clubs, what you have built, what you have done, what skills you have (wrenching cars, fabrication, install, motor build, etc)...then talk with local shops...see what they offer.

The economy is tough right now too...so it's not like it was back in the hay-day of Tuners and such...just not like that anymore (which is where I had success at...)

12-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
camaro2k10 Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro IBM W/ Black RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 55	Car Sponsors??? How do i go about getting my car sponsored? I've heard these sites such as carsponsors.com and everything are scams so I dont know how to go about actually getting sponsored I'll do anything to meet the requirements of sponsorships I just need to know how to get there.

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12-30-2009, 09:27 PM	#3
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	well from what i have been told right now is hard to get sponsors. now the best thing you can get right now is a partial sponsor which means they will sell you there product at cost or below cost. on top of that you might want to put some money into your car make it a one off. also make a proposal for your car with pics what you have done to the car so far and what you have planned for the year to be done with your vehicle. i got lucky to have found a body kit sponsor which helped me get my wheels, exhaust,interior,paint, and supercharger, also my suspension. but some of them i got on my own cause people wanted the camaro for r&d so they gave me there product for letting them use my car.

12-30-2009, 10:32 PM	#4
2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	It helps if you can pull off the walkin talkin bill board stuff and have it seem normal and not forced. Like a really good salesmen that can find a way to brag on his wears to sell you no matter the subject or even if what he is selling is pure crap. Its gold to him and you believe it too.

12-30-2009, 10:38 PM	#5
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly are you talking about? Are you a racer or something?

12-30-2009, 10:51 PM	#8
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	Been down this road a few times...the thing to remember is "what is the sponsor getting in return". That is the bottom line...what return will they get if they help build or actually build your car? The majority of sponsored cars I have seen or worked with had a ton of work done before ever being sponsored. They sort of took the "hard knocks" on the way up...bought their own parts, built their own parts, spent their own money, paid their way to shows...etc., before they ever got a true sponsor for their ride. More times than not, it wasn't a sponsor for their current ride either, it was to build something else...what is hot at the time kind of thing. Reputation is what earns a sponsor and the results you can yield them. It's tough but you need to make yourself marketable. You need to go to shows, you need to place in those shows or you need to race...and win. It's all about what can you do for the sponsor! One thing I will say though...with the 2010 Camaro, there are opportunities out there much like shevyman is saying...I too got lucky with RKSport for my ride. So I'd look around your local area and see what shops or builders are there and see if they want to hook up some parts for you for R&D or get a body kits out on the market. It will require you leaving your car with them, could be for a few weeks, maybe months...again, what can you do to help them. My Camaro SS has been at RKSport since August! I gave up my ride for 5 months to have what I have...are you willing...or able to do the same to meet whatever the sponsor wants? Make a proposal up, show your involvement in shows, clubs, what you have built, what you have done, what skills you have (wrenching cars, fabrication, install, motor build, etc)...then talk with local shops...see what they offer. The economy is tough right now too...so it's not like it was back in the hay-day of Tuners and such...just not like that anymore (which is where I had success at...)