The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 252

Davis · 03-31-2009, 02:02 AM

Actually I think Nautical blue with my Chrome Z wheels would look hawt,

masagsxr · 03-31-2009, 02:02 AM

what else?

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:05 AM

Sorry to switch gears on ya peeps...but I have an idea slash question...

What do you guys think of starting an official car club. We could call it MR2CCA (MR2 Car Club of America). The idea would to be to eventually create a network similar to the BMWCCA. Organize events, create product/shop discounts, etc...

This would obviously be a daunting task and take some work but we could start it with two chapters. The SoCal Chaper and a Texas Chapter and expand from there. The idea would be to create a network with local shops and companies for sponsorship and discounts and to organize events for people to attended (anything from BBQ's the Track days). What do you guys think?

Davis · 03-31-2009, 02:05 AM

Nautical Blue and Polished 93 wheels would take the cake.

It sounds like a cool idea Mark, but I don't know about it.

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:06 AM

I honestly like the 16's on the MR2...

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:06 AM

In case anyone missed it...
_____________________

Sorry to switch gears on ya peeps...but I have an idea slash question...

What do you guys think of starting an official car club. We could call it MR2CCA (MR2 Car Club of America). The idea would to be to eventually create a network similar to the BMWCCA. Organize events, create product/shop discounts, etc...

This would obviously be a daunting task and take some work but we could start it with two chapters. The SoCal Chaper and a Texas Chapter and expand from there. The idea would be to create a network with local shops and companies for sponsorship and discounts and to organize events for people to attended (anything from BBQ's the Track days). What do you guys think?

xltinlx · 03-31-2009, 02:08 AM

nautical blue + purple = sex with tin for FRWWEEEEEE (like how adam sandler says it in bedtime story)

FORR FRWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEE

good idea! im down for the discounts haha

masagsxr · 03-31-2009, 02:09 AM

Great idea Dorman... +1 on that. However, that is going to be huge. Not sure if you can get people that would dedicate time and energy through everyone's busy schedule and personal lives.

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:17 AM

I know it would take work...but it be totally worth it. We'd have to start with just the SoCal and Texas Communities and move on from there. I think a lot of us are at a point where time is hard to come buy but I'm willing to put the effort in. I don't need everyone to necessarily help make it happen...but I need your guys' support. I'm already talking to the Texas guys and they're up for it. So what do you say SoCal?
_______________

For anyone who missed it...here's an idea...:

What do you guys think of starting an official car club. We could call it MR2CCA (MR2 Car Club of America). The idea would to be to eventually create a network similar to the BMWCCA. Organize events, create product/shop discounts, etc...

This would obviously be a daunting task and take some work but we could start it with two chapters. The SoCal Chaper and a Texas Chapter and expand from there. The idea would be to create a network with local shops and companies for sponsorship and discounts and to organize events for people to attended (anything from BBQ's the Track days). What do you guys think?

masagsxr · 03-31-2009, 02:22 AM

Sounds good..... Hope Stork is reading this. I have a feeling they could be one that would be willing to sponsor.

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:25 AM

I think so too. It's one of those thing that once the ball gets rolling it takes off. Granted it probably would never be as big as BMWCCA since the target group is so much smaller...but it'd still be awesome.

I'm gonna start corresponding with MR2 magazine and see if they're interested in a sponsorship as well...

Plus you know Carmen Concepts is gonna be in on this

Davis · 03-31-2009, 02:26 AM

Haha well don't start counting your chickens until they hatch Mark.

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:33 AM

You know me...I get an idea and work to make it happen. I'm really excited about this actually

Did any of you expect to have a community like this 8 months ago?

mr.asian.m2 · 03-31-2009, 02:45 AM

it is alot of work. but, i like to see where this can go.

masagsxr · 03-31-2009, 02:49 AM

Well, this chat thread is cool but how many really active members responds? Between you, me, Davis we probably have 80% of the replies here hehehehe.....

Anyway, lets be optimistic about this. It'll be hard in the beginning and like you said, it'll take off soon enough... Its good we have a lot of members lurking around

xltinlx · 03-31-2009, 02:52 AM

my birthday is coming up soon guys...

heres a hint eBay Motors: J-SPEC TRD STEERING WHEEL SUPRA MKIV MR2 SC300 CELICA (item 280326960012 end time Apr-05-09 20:00:00 PDT)

Mark_Dorman · 03-31-2009, 02:55 AM

The thing of about a car club is not that there are large number constantly involved...but if you put on a couple big events each year and offer a good network/support it will grow. I'm not looking to start another forum.

I'm using the BMWCCA as a model/example...but they don't really have an overly active forum but they still have a ton of members and a good following. The big BMW forum is Bimmerfest...but they are closely connected. So an MR2 car club would have to have connections with the big MR2 chat threads.

mr.asian.m2 · 03-31-2009, 02:56 AM

hahaha....tin. you're funny. but, you never know.

what we do here for texasmr2. we all pitch in to get the birthday person one gift that they wanted. better then alot of gift and nothing you like. for example: we all pitch in for a HKS BOV and it's something he really wanted. but, cheaper for each of us too.

so, tin...give the guys there hint.

mixxer, you need to get on texasmr2.com

mr.asian.m2 · 03-31-2009, 02:57 AM

hahaha....tin. you're funny. but, you never know.

what we do here for texasmr2. we all pitch in to get the birthday person one gift that they wanted. better then alot of gift and nothing you like. for example: we all pitch in for a HKS BOV and it's something he really wanted. but, cheaper for each of us too.

so, tin...give the guys there hint.

mixxer, you need to get on texasmr2.com you're cool as hell and i love for you to meet some of the guys over here. you will end up meeting them anyway.

masagsxr · 03-31-2009, 02:57 AM

Nice steering wheel... Get me one too

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03-31-2009, 02:02 AM	#5021 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Actually I think Nautical blue with my Chrome Z wheels would look hawt,

03-31-2009, 02:02 AM	#5022 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	what else?

03-31-2009, 02:05 AM	#5023 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	Sorry to switch gears on ya peeps...but I have an idea slash question... What do you guys think of starting an official car club. We could call it MR2CCA (MR2 Car Club of America). The idea would to be to eventually create a network similar to the BMWCCA. Organize events, create product/shop discounts, etc... This would obviously be a daunting task and take some work but we could start it with two chapters. The SoCal Chaper and a Texas Chapter and expand from there. The idea would be to create a network with local shops and companies for sponsorship and discounts and to organize events for people to attended (anything from BBQ's the Track days). What do you guys think?

03-31-2009, 02:05 AM	#5024 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Nautical Blue and Polished 93 wheels would take the cake. It sounds like a cool idea Mark, but I don't know about it.

03-31-2009, 02:06 AM	#5025 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	I honestly like the 16's on the MR2...

03-31-2009, 02:06 AM	#5026 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	In case anyone missed it... _____________________ Sorry to switch gears on ya peeps...but I have an idea slash question... What do you guys think of starting an official car club. We could call it MR2CCA (MR2 Car Club of America). The idea would to be to eventually create a network similar to the BMWCCA. Organize events, create product/shop discounts, etc... This would obviously be a daunting task and take some work but we could start it with two chapters. The SoCal Chaper and a Texas Chapter and expand from there. The idea would be to create a network with local shops and companies for sponsorship and discounts and to organize events for people to attended (anything from BBQ's the Track days). What do you guys think?

03-31-2009, 02:08 AM	#5027 (permalink)
xltinlx No Skills AT ALL Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anaheim Posts: 456 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nautical blue + purple = sex with tin for FRWWEEEEEE (like how adam sandler says it in bedtime story) FORR FRWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEE good idea! im down for the discounts haha

03-31-2009, 02:09 AM	#5028 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Great idea Dorman... +1 on that. However, that is going to be huge. Not sure if you can get people that would dedicate time and energy through everyone's busy schedule and personal lives.

03-31-2009, 02:17 AM	#5029 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	I know it would take work...but it be totally worth it. We'd have to start with just the SoCal and Texas Communities and move on from there. I think a lot of us are at a point where time is hard to come buy but I'm willing to put the effort in. I don't need everyone to necessarily help make it happen...but I need your guys' support. I'm already talking to the Texas guys and they're up for it. So what do you say SoCal? _______________ For anyone who missed it...here's an idea...: What do you guys think of starting an official car club. We could call it MR2CCA (MR2 Car Club of America). The idea would to be to eventually create a network similar to the BMWCCA. Organize events, create product/shop discounts, etc... This would obviously be a daunting task and take some work but we could start it with two chapters. The SoCal Chaper and a Texas Chapter and expand from there. The idea would be to create a network with local shops and companies for sponsorship and discounts and to organize events for people to attended (anything from BBQ's the Track days). What do you guys think?

03-31-2009, 02:22 AM	#5030 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Sounds good..... Hope Stork is reading this. I have a feeling they could be one that would be willing to sponsor.

03-31-2009, 02:25 AM	#5031 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	I think so too. It's one of those thing that once the ball gets rolling it takes off. Granted it probably would never be as big as BMWCCA since the target group is so much smaller...but it'd still be awesome. I'm gonna start corresponding with MR2 magazine and see if they're interested in a sponsorship as well... Plus you know Carmen Concepts is gonna be in on this

03-31-2009, 02:26 AM	#5032 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Haha well don't start counting your chickens until they hatch Mark.

03-31-2009, 02:33 AM	#5033 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	You know me...I get an idea and work to make it happen. I'm really excited about this actually Did any of you expect to have a community like this 8 months ago?

03-31-2009, 02:45 AM	#5034 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	it is alot of work. but, i like to see where this can go.

03-31-2009, 02:49 AM	#5035 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Well, this chat thread is cool but how many really active members responds? Between you, me, Davis we probably have 80% of the replies here hehehehe..... Anyway, lets be optimistic about this. It'll be hard in the beginning and like you said, it'll take off soon enough... Its good we have a lot of members lurking around

03-31-2009, 02:52 AM	#5036 (permalink)
xltinlx No Skills AT ALL Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anaheim Posts: 456 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	my birthday is coming up soon guys... heres a hint eBay Motors: J-SPEC TRD STEERING WHEEL SUPRA MKIV MR2 SC300 CELICA (item 280326960012 end time Apr-05-09 20:00:00 PDT)

03-31-2009, 02:55 AM	#5037 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	The thing of about a car club is not that there are large number constantly involved...but if you put on a couple big events each year and offer a good network/support it will grow. I'm not looking to start another forum. I'm using the BMWCCA as a model/example...but they don't really have an overly active forum but they still have a ton of members and a good following. The big BMW forum is Bimmerfest...but they are closely connected. So an MR2 car club would have to have connections with the big MR2 chat threads.

03-31-2009, 02:56 AM	#5038 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	hahaha....tin. you're funny. but, you never know. what we do here for texasmr2. we all pitch in to get the birthday person one gift that they wanted. better then alot of gift and nothing you like. for example: we all pitch in for a HKS BOV and it's something he really wanted. but, cheaper for each of us too. so, tin...give the guys there hint. mixxer, you need to get on texasmr2.com

03-31-2009, 02:57 AM	#5039 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 2,660 Thanks: 55 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	hahaha....tin. you're funny. but, you never know. what we do here for texasmr2. we all pitch in to get the birthday person one gift that they wanted. better then alot of gift and nothing you like. for example: we all pitch in for a HKS BOV and it's something he really wanted. but, cheaper for each of us too. so, tin...give the guys there hint. mixxer, you need to get on texasmr2.com you're cool as hell and i love for you to meet some of the guys over here. you will end up meeting them anyway.

03-31-2009, 02:57 AM	#5040 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Nice steering wheel... Get me one too