MAXUS 2010: post all of your complaints here!
#81
Solid response. MA would be a terrible location for a Maxus, it's a given. Not to mention, the west coast / midwest guys have been out of it for two years now so it wouldn't be fair. But clearly "getting back" at us in this area is more important. Especially when this thread was made by Redmax himself ranting off and titled "post all of your complaints here".
don't give me the excuse that the west cost/midwest guys have been out. it's who ever steps up. i don't see you guys stepping up.
you're upset about duct tape on a table? did you wanted a podium or something? would you be happier if we used clear tape? would that have please you sir?
here's the meet and greet MAP that you were looking for (thread 8):
http://forums.maxima.org/maxus/61528...reet-info.html
i noticed that the site was lacking in info so I was there in my audi (yes that's me in the silver A4) at 7:05 to make sure everyone was there. did you not see me? i drove around the area to check to make sure no one was lost. you're an adult...you can bring directions. you can ask people. corey was late...you can't control traffic. if i had some name tags and etc w/ me i would've got it before. if i knew earlier i would've went to the store and bought something. did you want me to bring dora the explorer to greet you or maybe barney? i wasn't made aware of the issue corey had but i did what i could to make sure you guys were ok for the meet and greet.
car show didn't work out well...but the racing part was on point. why trash the entire event when one piece is not good? ask anyone that ran on the track...i haven't heard one complaint from the racers. you didn't race so you dismissed everything else and focused on the part that didn't meet YOUR expectations. yes the end of the day is at 5PM. did you want the judges to give you the awards on the spot? it's all about you isn't it? it's what you want..it's what you didn't get..right?
chino came in and he gave his apology...he messed up and he takes full responsiblity. is his apology not good enough for you? do you want him to give you gas money or a refund to the event? what do you want him to do?
logo looks ghetto...did you make any suggestions or maybe perhaps give corey a "nicer" logo like 10 months ago?
you're REALLY picking on little things b/c you had a bad experience that you will pick on everything that sucked and say that the entire weekend didn't have any redeeming qualities.
BTW i was there at the track...why didn't someone say something to me? hey those guys are not really doing well w/ the car show..or something?
Last edited by DanNY; 06-29-2010 at 07:11 AM.
#82
I'm sorry but if that is all the signs that were there, that was pathetic. I didn't run my car (in fear of breaking something 300+ miles from home) and I did not see any sponsor signs at ALL. I saw one NHRA sign near the lights and that was it.
Also, where were the signs on the main road leading to the dragway? I didn't see one sign and our group pulled over 3 times on "Island Road" and were wondering if we were going down the right street. Hell, there was a dirt bridge that we had to cross with NO signs saying "Island Dragway Ahead" or anything of that nature.
I'm not trying to defend anyone or say anything to **** people off, I am just saying what I saw.
Also, where were the signs on the main road leading to the dragway? I didn't see one sign and our group pulled over 3 times on "Island Road" and were wondering if we were going down the right street. Hell, there was a dirt bridge that we had to cross with NO signs saying "Island Dragway Ahead" or anything of that nature.
I'm not trying to defend anyone or say anything to **** people off, I am just saying what I saw.
As for the sponsorships, I only saw 2, there could be more I'm not too sure. I know E-Town's building, staging lanes etc. are covered in sponsorships, but you have to also remember Atco is a very "small" track in sense of attendance. Did you see those bleachers lol. What's good is that due to the "smaller" attendance, this meant Maxus was allowed to rent the WHOLE track for the WHOLE day, a feat which would be near impossible for a place like E-Town. So I guess because of the low sponsorships and smaller attendance we were able to get the track for the full day.
I was not part of the car show. I didn't want anything to do with it, plus I don't have a Maxima any longer. What I can say is anyone that ran down the track was happy. I'd still like to see someone rent out a full 1/4 mile track for the day and get more than +10 runs in. My car sat with the hood open half the time, the other times it was going down the track or staging. I was very happy with Saturday, which was the only day I came. The traffic going back to the GWB on the other hand was soooo crappy.
On that note I am pretty upset at NYC's turnout. I mean ****, the kid who crashed his max and still misses the heck out of it shows, as much as it hurts to see spitting images...where were y'all at????
Last edited by GOLD00GXE5SPD; 06-29-2010 at 07:36 AM.
#83
Yeah, I admit, it's my mistake for getting it all turned around, but it's really nearly impossible to have a caravan there without some sort of police escort. I've already apologized to the members for messing up, so there's really no need for any attitude on this JMO.
#84
Ok after reading through this for a bit its time to back some people up and voice my opinion.
DanNY, We did see you at the meet and great, as well as at the track. You did give us instruction to turn around (the lady at the gate told us to go straight to tech). This is the confusion about several of us registering for the show and being entered to race. Thank you for being kind, considerate and polite. You did help out beyond your expectations and i thank you for that. No one is trying to bash you here. You really did work your a** off all weekend.
I did have a lot of fun meeting new people, and talking to fellow orgers . Being the only one i saw from NH i was really alone in this from my home town. The meet and great was fun but when we went into the resteraunt (about 7:30ish) the manager told us he had no idea why so many people were coming in, and he had no place to seat us. Maybe this is just miscommunication, but thats what HE told US.
To back up showdown, I saw the woman use his trunk lid as a table for the boxes. That was uncalled for. They showed up in an escalade, they had plenty of room to use their own vehicle as a table. He, and several others said very politley to remove the boxes, but the words were ignored. After even starting his car to leave, the stuff still wasnt removed. As others said, you just dont touch other peoples cars, thats just a sign of respect to all, and im sure most would agree with me on this area.
The show.... well lets not go there. We all know it was a mess from pricing to judging. I would have loved to have run the track, but since the miscommunication on pricing I didnt have enough cash on me because i had to cover my passengers entry fee. In the other treads there are alot of other people confused about the price. Once again, it should have been set in stone ahead of time, and posted much more clearly.
The midnight run, and the sunday events i was unable to attend due to having to drive back to NH. My Maxus was fun, but disappointing. Maybe it was the hype, or my own high expectations of a massive turnout. IDK what it was, but i do know that my Maxus was fun because of the crew i came with, and the people i meet and talked to, rather than because of the planned events. I wish it was emphasized by really great events, but things just didnt fall that way.
I really would not like to keep hearing people say "you plan it then". I know what it takes to plan these events, its not easy, no one said it was. I just wished that everything would have turned out to be what it was talked to be. Will i attend the next maxus, maybe.... i cant risk the chances of being disappointed again. Its alot of time and money for everyone involved, and i think people need to accept that fact. It wasnt what it was chalked up to be, thats the point everyone is emphasizing. Next time the organization and professionalism needs to be higher, as expected from a large event like this.
DanNY, We did see you at the meet and great, as well as at the track. You did give us instruction to turn around (the lady at the gate told us to go straight to tech). This is the confusion about several of us registering for the show and being entered to race. Thank you for being kind, considerate and polite. You did help out beyond your expectations and i thank you for that. No one is trying to bash you here. You really did work your a** off all weekend.
I did have a lot of fun meeting new people, and talking to fellow orgers . Being the only one i saw from NH i was really alone in this from my home town. The meet and great was fun but when we went into the resteraunt (about 7:30ish) the manager told us he had no idea why so many people were coming in, and he had no place to seat us. Maybe this is just miscommunication, but thats what HE told US.
To back up showdown, I saw the woman use his trunk lid as a table for the boxes. That was uncalled for. They showed up in an escalade, they had plenty of room to use their own vehicle as a table. He, and several others said very politley to remove the boxes, but the words were ignored. After even starting his car to leave, the stuff still wasnt removed. As others said, you just dont touch other peoples cars, thats just a sign of respect to all, and im sure most would agree with me on this area.
The show.... well lets not go there. We all know it was a mess from pricing to judging. I would have loved to have run the track, but since the miscommunication on pricing I didnt have enough cash on me because i had to cover my passengers entry fee. In the other treads there are alot of other people confused about the price. Once again, it should have been set in stone ahead of time, and posted much more clearly.
The midnight run, and the sunday events i was unable to attend due to having to drive back to NH. My Maxus was fun, but disappointing. Maybe it was the hype, or my own high expectations of a massive turnout. IDK what it was, but i do know that my Maxus was fun because of the crew i came with, and the people i meet and talked to, rather than because of the planned events. I wish it was emphasized by really great events, but things just didnt fall that way.
I really would not like to keep hearing people say "you plan it then". I know what it takes to plan these events, its not easy, no one said it was. I just wished that everything would have turned out to be what it was talked to be. Will i attend the next maxus, maybe.... i cant risk the chances of being disappointed again. Its alot of time and money for everyone involved, and i think people need to accept that fact. It wasnt what it was chalked up to be, thats the point everyone is emphasizing. Next time the organization and professionalism needs to be higher, as expected from a large event like this.
#85
Ok after reading through this for a bit its time to back some people up and voice my opinion.
DanNY, We did see you at the meet and great, as well as at the track. You did give us instruction to turn around (the lady at the gate told us to go straight to tech). This is the confusion about several of us registering for the show and being entered to race. Thank you for being kind, considerate and polite. You did help out beyond your expectations and i thank you for that. No one is trying to bash you here. You really did work your a** off all weekend.
DanNY, We did see you at the meet and great, as well as at the track. You did give us instruction to turn around (the lady at the gate told us to go straight to tech). This is the confusion about several of us registering for the show and being entered to race. Thank you for being kind, considerate and polite. You did help out beyond your expectations and i thank you for that. No one is trying to bash you here. You really did work your a** off all weekend.
I did have a lot of fun meeting new people, and talking to fellow orgers . Being the only one i saw from NH i was really alone in this from my home town. The meet and great was fun but when we went into the resteraunt (about 7:30ish) the manager told us he had no idea why so many people were coming in, and he had no place to seat us. Maybe this is just miscommunication, but thats what HE told US.
To back up showdown, I saw the woman use his trunk lid as a table for the boxes. That was uncalled for. They showed up in an escalade, they had plenty of room to use their own vehicle as a table. He, and several others said very politley to remove the boxes, but the words were ignored. After even starting his car to leave, the stuff still wasnt removed. As others said, you just dont touch other peoples cars, thats just a sign of respect to all, and im sure most would agree with me on this area.
The show.... well lets not go there. We all know it was a mess from pricing to judging. I would have loved to have run the track, but since the miscommunication on pricing I didnt have enough cash on me because i had to cover my passengers entry fee. In the other treads there are alot of other people confused about the price. Once again, it should have been set in stone ahead of time, and posted much more clearly.
corey's ppl didn't have change for a t-shirt and i just gave the person 5 dollar change....BTW anyone know who that was?
The midnight run, and the sunday events i was unable to attend due to having to drive back to NH. My Maxus was fun, but disappointing. Maybe it was the hype, or my own high expectations of a massive turnout. IDK what it was, but i do know that my Maxus was fun because of the crew i came with, and the people i meet and talked to, rather than because of the planned events. I wish it was emphasized by really great events, but things just didnt fall that way.
I really would not like to keep hearing people say "you plan it then". I know what it takes to plan these events, its not easy, no one said it was. I just wished that everything would have turned out to be what it was talked to be. Will i attend the next maxus, maybe.... i cant risk the chances of being disappointed again. Its alot of time and money for everyone involved, and i think people need to accept that fact. It wasnt what it was chalked up to be, thats the point everyone is emphasizing. Next time the organization and professionalism needs to be higher, as expected from a large event like this.
#86
DanNY, as much as I was disappointed in the show, I dont think there is any need for you to defend anything. You were running around all day, and you did a kick *** job, no question about it. You knew what you had to do, and made sure it happened, and for that I thank you! None of the issues are on you IMO...
The meet and greet I thought was great....meet alot of people I had talked to on the forums, had a great dinner (which was a BLAST with all you my6thgen.org guys). The track went great as well (and I am in love with that blue 5th gen...thing is a BEAST), I mean I wasn't trying to run all day, but I could have if I wanted to, everything was moving very smooth as far as that went. The only issue I had was the show and the judging, which wasn't your thing.
Overall, I had a BLAST this weekend, and I would definitely go again. I just hope the next time I do, the show is in order, the judges have a clue, and if whoever organizes it is willing to ask for help if its needed, cause there is nothing wrong with needing a hand.
As for the MA guys(which I will roll myself into a group with since us MA/RI/NH/CT guys rolled up together), I would be more then happy to help organize, but like its been said, its too far out of the way for EVERYONE except us. NJ was more of a central Northeastern location, that would allow alot more people to attend, its just too bad all the NYC guys backed out, and alot of ours did as well.
The meet and greet I thought was great....meet alot of people I had talked to on the forums, had a great dinner (which was a BLAST with all you my6thgen.org guys). The track went great as well (and I am in love with that blue 5th gen...thing is a BEAST), I mean I wasn't trying to run all day, but I could have if I wanted to, everything was moving very smooth as far as that went. The only issue I had was the show and the judging, which wasn't your thing.
Overall, I had a BLAST this weekend, and I would definitely go again. I just hope the next time I do, the show is in order, the judges have a clue, and if whoever organizes it is willing to ask for help if its needed, cause there is nothing wrong with needing a hand.
As for the MA guys(which I will roll myself into a group with since us MA/RI/NH/CT guys rolled up together), I would be more then happy to help organize, but like its been said, its too far out of the way for EVERYONE except us. NJ was more of a central Northeastern location, that would allow alot more people to attend, its just too bad all the NYC guys backed out, and alot of ours did as well.
#88
I only read the first page and agree 100% with Corey's comments. I planned Maxus 05 and 06 pretty much on my own and ran into the exact same issues. forked out thousands for the track events, trophies for the show, and T shirts for the whole event. I lost money on all of them. One of the dyno shop owners still hassles me after the money he lost for paying his crew to stay open late and then nobody showed.
Reasons like the above are the exact reason I refused to help plan after '06, and will not sponsor an event either. BlehmCo was present at '05 and '06, and through the entire event I sold under $150 in parts, even though I had a handful of every item I made on hand for display. people stole more stuff off my booth than I sold.
so you have the POV of another person who's planned prior events, dealt with the dealers and nissan NA and tried to get sponsors to show. it just doesn't happen. not for an event that only brings 100 cars once a year and disappears the rest of the time. Dealers won't help because it's a 1-time deal. Yeah, you bring Nissans to the lot, but they're all from out of the area. You're not bringing them ANY business because all of the people there are leaving as soon as the event is over and less than 1% of them will ever come back. even if they sold 2 cars because of the event (1% of participants), they still lose money promoting an event like this due to the costs involved.
The national z convention brings 1000+ people and 500+ cars every year, and even they have a hard time getting sponsors for some of their stuff.
Before you guys complain, try running one of these events. you do the best you can with what you have, and you still lose.
Reasons like the above are the exact reason I refused to help plan after '06, and will not sponsor an event either. BlehmCo was present at '05 and '06, and through the entire event I sold under $150 in parts, even though I had a handful of every item I made on hand for display. people stole more stuff off my booth than I sold.
so you have the POV of another person who's planned prior events, dealt with the dealers and nissan NA and tried to get sponsors to show. it just doesn't happen. not for an event that only brings 100 cars once a year and disappears the rest of the time. Dealers won't help because it's a 1-time deal. Yeah, you bring Nissans to the lot, but they're all from out of the area. You're not bringing them ANY business because all of the people there are leaving as soon as the event is over and less than 1% of them will ever come back. even if they sold 2 cars because of the event (1% of participants), they still lose money promoting an event like this due to the costs involved.
The national z convention brings 1000+ people and 500+ cars every year, and even they have a hard time getting sponsors for some of their stuff.
Before you guys complain, try running one of these events. you do the best you can with what you have, and you still lose.
Last edited by Matt93SE; 06-29-2010 at 09:36 AM.
#90
Hustler, I understand and respect your desire to play defense on this topic. But the sooner people vent their frustrations, the sooner this thing will fade away. That's kind of the point of this thread, right?
You're just making unhappy people all the more frustrated by dumping all over their discontent. Leave it be, man. Let it end.
You're just making unhappy people all the more frustrated by dumping all over their discontent. Leave it be, man. Let it end.
#91
Anything NOT associated with Maxus10, was awesome. The meet and greet and day at the track were the epitome of poor organization. The car show was horrendous and the judges might as well have had no knowledge about Maximas. A 5th generation with a 5.5 front end conversion and a supercharger won LIGHTLY MODDED. WTF? Other problems with the car show include leaning on cars, resting arms on windows, laughing at a contestant for having certain things in his trunk and my personal favorite, going into someone’s car to unlock it and open the trunk WITHOUT consent of the owner. Those judges were the EXACT opposite of professional. I can't speak for the BBQ because I wasn't involved in that. My point is that overall, the event was poorly organized and the “officials” were unprofessional. Simple things like better planning, organization, and knowledgeable officials could have helped Maxus10 in an immense way.
#92
Anything NOT associated with Maxus10, was awesome. The meet and greet and day at the track were the epitome of poor organization. The car show was horrendous and the judges might as well have had no knowledge about Maximas. A 5th generation with a 5.5 front end conversion and a supercharger won LIGHTLY MODDED. WTF? Other problems with the car show include leaning on cars, resting arms on windows, laughing at a contestant for having certain things in his trunk and my personal favorite, going into someone’s car to unlock it and open the trunk WITHOUT consent of the owner. Those judges were the EXACT opposite of professional. I can't speak for the BBQ because I wasn't involved in that. My point is that overall, the event was poorly organized and the “officials” were unprofessional. Simple things like better planning, organization, and knowledgeable officials could have helped Maxus10 in an immense way.
what aspect of the meet and greet and what aspect of the track made it "the epitome of poor organization"? please give details.
thanks!
#93
I really appreciate you agreeing with me DanNY on my points. I appreciate the offer for you to lend me some cash to run, but being this was my first Maxima event, I honestly didnt know who you were until after the fact.
I think the point that complaints are making is that it was the little mistakes, communication errors, and lack of organization that everyone is upset about.
Like everyone said Dan, dont feel the need to defend yourself. The fact that no one showed up to help is one of the main factors of the smoothness of the event, but it shouldnt have become the participants issue. I dont know who is to blame, but as a "paying customer" i just feel that some of us are extremely disrespected in the manners listed above my myself, and several other posting members.
Im not trying to cause any issues between people, but im trying to voice my frustration.
Also, in the post by Samuel1021 above, my car was the one that was unlocked and gone through by the judges. Im also trying to determine what was on the judges hands, because i have just noticed this morning that i have dark "grease" like hand prints off of my tan roof liner, sunroof sliding cover, door panels, and a-pillar where i watch them touch. I just feel very violated and disrespected beyond just event frustration. I hope this is also understandable by my fellow orgers, and car enthusiasts.
I think the point that complaints are making is that it was the little mistakes, communication errors, and lack of organization that everyone is upset about.
Like everyone said Dan, dont feel the need to defend yourself. The fact that no one showed up to help is one of the main factors of the smoothness of the event, but it shouldnt have become the participants issue. I dont know who is to blame, but as a "paying customer" i just feel that some of us are extremely disrespected in the manners listed above my myself, and several other posting members.
Im not trying to cause any issues between people, but im trying to voice my frustration.
Also, in the post by Samuel1021 above, my car was the one that was unlocked and gone through by the judges. Im also trying to determine what was on the judges hands, because i have just noticed this morning that i have dark "grease" like hand prints off of my tan roof liner, sunroof sliding cover, door panels, and a-pillar where i watch them touch. I just feel very violated and disrespected beyond just event frustration. I hope this is also understandable by my fellow orgers, and car enthusiasts.
#94
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1. You people are going to NYC for the weekend....BRING MONEY! Do you never travel outside your town/city?
2. Offer your services next time. We had 2-3x as many volunteers last year for judging/simple organization as this year. We are all at fault for this (including myself)! Someone helping people park for 1-2 hours goes a long way.
3. Large caravans are confusing and typically quite dangerous. Maybe we should re-evaluate them when not cruising on the highway. They just aren't realistic in a city environment.
4. Thank you to everyone who DID help out, and the people that spent their own money, and the guys who spent all day dealing with the "Little People"
2. Offer your services next time. We had 2-3x as many volunteers last year for judging/simple organization as this year. We are all at fault for this (including myself)! Someone helping people park for 1-2 hours goes a long way.
3. Large caravans are confusing and typically quite dangerous. Maybe we should re-evaluate them when not cruising on the highway. They just aren't realistic in a city environment.
4. Thank you to everyone who DID help out, and the people that spent their own money, and the guys who spent all day dealing with the "Little People"
#95
Wow. How the f*** do people not have toll or gas money, or even gas before a long cruise? These people should not be complaining at all about how Maxus was organized since they themselves were not prepared.
Oh, and Frank no problem! I tried to do what I could to help out and keep people from getting split up. That didn't work when I blocked the traffic off because I ended up at the back of the pack and misled by some dummy going to the gas station.
Oh, and Frank no problem! I tried to do what I could to help out and keep people from getting split up. That didn't work when I blocked the traffic off because I ended up at the back of the pack and misled by some dummy going to the gas station.
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#96
Wow.. Why are people complaining so much? You should just be happy you got to hang out with some Maxima enthusiasts like yourselves and got to do some racing and dyno your cars for a steal. Ungrateful nit pickin' *****.
#97
i dont have a maxima anymore, hence the reason i didnt attend, but IMO, if someone is going to travel that far to a car event, having atleast $150 in your pocket is a good idea just in case. a $20 entry fee should not cause people not to wanna show up or show support.
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#99
Hustler, I understand and respect your desire to play defense on this topic. But the sooner people vent their frustrations, the sooner this thing will fade away. That's kind of the point of this thread, right?
You're just making unhappy people all the more frustrated by dumping all over their discontent. Leave it be, man. Let it end.
You're just making unhappy people all the more frustrated by dumping all over their discontent. Leave it be, man. Let it end.
#101
i will complain,since yall need to hear the bad.I thought when i would show up,i would see an event with mad vendor tents,some locals selling parts,maybe some members selling used parts.ALOT more cars,MUSIC blasting and tons of stuff like shirts,key chains,schedules or EVEN sum bootleggers selling ****.NOTHING like that.It was way too calm.Am not blaming those who put it together!We all ****ed up here.Since WE didnt show.
OP- I am sorry to hear about the frustrations and people complaining. I put together meets all of the time and know how frustrating it can be to hear people show up and complain...or bail.
I used to put together Probe/Mx6 meets, and learned you simply cannot count on hardly anyone. Just have to make the best of it and enjoy yourself as best you can.
That said..I have turned the meets into Mazda meets now, because the faithful following that once was there just isn't anymore. You cannot count on anyone to show, and so I opened it up to all Mazdas and have had much better success getting a strong showing and such..food for thought.
I hope there are more Maxus' because I would love to get out to one, NYC was just too far for me, plus I have no vacation left since I am going out of town next week and to FL for a car meet in September.
#102
HEy just my OP yea alittle disappointed compared to last Maxis but hey made the best of it. Met new peeps and many laughs also got to run my car. And the funny thing is I dont have a MAX no more running a Bimmer now. But still roll with my Max buddys. I really wanted to see NYC cars verses the others but didnt happened, also the carshow was alittle disorganized. BUT I give props to Corey and thanks for puttin his time and dedication to get an event for us maxima enthusiast.Aswell as Danny and others who worked. At the end of the day is was for max people to enjoy and meet doin what they like and tear their shz on the track. I just cant believe some are cryin for $20 bucks when its contributin to what they like to do.Try other main tracks in Jersey because of none on NYC youll be paying alot more. But hey I see u cant please everyone. OHwell ... OH yea my complaint NO BEER!!!!!
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#104
My final thoughts:
Car show
I also have to say wtf is up with the cars with the turbo kits, clean cars, and custom paint that were NOT in the car show!?!?! We WANTED to give you people a trophy so bad but we couldn't because you weren't in the car show for whatever reason.
Car show
I also have to say wtf is up with the cars with the turbo kits, clean cars, and custom paint that were NOT in the car show!?!?! We WANTED to give you people a trophy so bad but we couldn't because you weren't in the car show for whatever reason.
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I posted this in the other thread, but I'll add my comments here as well.
Most of the hate seemed to be that night, which was understandable. Apparently the food was bad (didn't try any). The awards ceremony was just disorganized and slow, and people were getting tired and bored, and and then there was the long drive back to the hotel. When you get back, and you're tired and hungry and dehydrated, comments might not be the nicest.
There were really only a handful of things I felt were serious issues. Car show organization. I talked to Chino and Corey and they both seemed like stand-up guys, but the show was just unorganized with the classes and the categories, and I feel like a lot of lightly modded guys were a little upset at how many mods some of the cars had that still stayed "lightly modified". The supercharged two-tone 5th gen was the biggest example, but there were plenty of other cars that made it into lightly modified with 5+ "major mods".
I definitely think that more judges are needed next year. I'm sure many people, myself included, would have been willing to help out with scoring the cars and tabulating the results, but never saw a request asking for help.
NYC/NJ maxima turnout. There was no reason the guys who drove 300 miles should have showed out in larger numbers than the guys who lived within 25 miles of the hotel. There was poor turnout in general, but the locals were the worst.
Most of the other complaints are directly caused by the low turnout. The low turnout made it seem more like a big parking lot meet than a national meet. People came expecting something way bigger and better than a local meet. They expected 250 cars. Instead, they got something that bigger than a local meet, but not that much bigger.
As for the Z+G invite, I agree with Rochester on this one. Maxus09, it seemed like more cars were racing, so there wasn't as much downtime between races. With the amount of racing done this year, they could easily have run an equal number of Zs and Gs as Maximas, without impacting the amount of Maximas able to race. It would have impacted the cost significantly, making this a profitable venture. More profit from this gives sponsors more incentive. More sponsors will bring in more cars, and it can build. But, for now, I am not sure if there are enough Maximas attending to really justify having the entire track for eight hours. We could definitely split it 50/50 with other cars for eight hours, or only rent it for four hours, and there was that whole other row of parking spaces where non-Maximas could have parked.
Most of the hate seemed to be that night, which was understandable. Apparently the food was bad (didn't try any). The awards ceremony was just disorganized and slow, and people were getting tired and bored, and and then there was the long drive back to the hotel. When you get back, and you're tired and hungry and dehydrated, comments might not be the nicest.
There were really only a handful of things I felt were serious issues. Car show organization. I talked to Chino and Corey and they both seemed like stand-up guys, but the show was just unorganized with the classes and the categories, and I feel like a lot of lightly modded guys were a little upset at how many mods some of the cars had that still stayed "lightly modified". The supercharged two-tone 5th gen was the biggest example, but there were plenty of other cars that made it into lightly modified with 5+ "major mods".
I definitely think that more judges are needed next year. I'm sure many people, myself included, would have been willing to help out with scoring the cars and tabulating the results, but never saw a request asking for help.
NYC/NJ maxima turnout. There was no reason the guys who drove 300 miles should have showed out in larger numbers than the guys who lived within 25 miles of the hotel. There was poor turnout in general, but the locals were the worst.
Most of the other complaints are directly caused by the low turnout. The low turnout made it seem more like a big parking lot meet than a national meet. People came expecting something way bigger and better than a local meet. They expected 250 cars. Instead, they got something that bigger than a local meet, but not that much bigger.
As for the Z+G invite, I agree with Rochester on this one. Maxus09, it seemed like more cars were racing, so there wasn't as much downtime between races. With the amount of racing done this year, they could easily have run an equal number of Zs and Gs as Maximas, without impacting the amount of Maximas able to race. It would have impacted the cost significantly, making this a profitable venture. More profit from this gives sponsors more incentive. More sponsors will bring in more cars, and it can build. But, for now, I am not sure if there are enough Maximas attending to really justify having the entire track for eight hours. We could definitely split it 50/50 with other cars for eight hours, or only rent it for four hours, and there was that whole other row of parking spaces where non-Maximas could have parked.
#106
I was dissapointed with the judging of last years Maxus, class placement, which is why I chose not to enter this year. Based on the rules of which class you'd fall into I knew I would be in heavy modified and well would not stand a chance except for if there was a dirtiest engine bay award. And with this years car show failures, i think i made the right choice. But I don't really think this year was a complete failure, and not all the organizers faults either, I do respect the apologies that have been stated as well.
This was my first time being a local, 15 mins from my apartment, but I still woke up every morning nice and early to make the drive to meet up with people and enjoy the days, and to make the drive back as late as possible to get the most out of the event. I was one of the first cars at the meet and greet, didn't realize that was you DanNY, but thanks for stopping by and trying your best to organize everything and keep people acting right.
I have to admit i'm not that much of a social person, and I did stay with the 6th gen family for most of the days since it was like a reunion for us. But i did have some good conversations with some people, just didn't really know who anyone was. My shirt had my name on it so that was my name tag lol. So name tags would have been good.
As far as the caravans, well i'm not a fan of driving thru the city so that was a no go for me, and the scenic one i was planning on doing but they our group decided to do breakfast and roll down to the bbq together, which was enjoyable. I'm glad that it happened, price was right for the amount of food I ate so i'm good. Would have loved some chicken on the bbq but thats nothing.
I guess my only real complaint about the weekend was the turnout and some of the organization, but most of that has been addressed and accounted for all ready. I've been to some of the old Redline meets when they were down by rutgers and the turnouts were huge, NYC always rolled in deep, but for Maxus nothing? I'll be the first one to round up some people and roll down to a meet a few states away, I love the drive with other cars. But i guess it is what it is. But thanks to those that showed and tried their best to make it happen.
This was my first time being a local, 15 mins from my apartment, but I still woke up every morning nice and early to make the drive to meet up with people and enjoy the days, and to make the drive back as late as possible to get the most out of the event. I was one of the first cars at the meet and greet, didn't realize that was you DanNY, but thanks for stopping by and trying your best to organize everything and keep people acting right.
I have to admit i'm not that much of a social person, and I did stay with the 6th gen family for most of the days since it was like a reunion for us. But i did have some good conversations with some people, just didn't really know who anyone was. My shirt had my name on it so that was my name tag lol. So name tags would have been good.
As far as the caravans, well i'm not a fan of driving thru the city so that was a no go for me, and the scenic one i was planning on doing but they our group decided to do breakfast and roll down to the bbq together, which was enjoyable. I'm glad that it happened, price was right for the amount of food I ate so i'm good. Would have loved some chicken on the bbq but thats nothing.
I guess my only real complaint about the weekend was the turnout and some of the organization, but most of that has been addressed and accounted for all ready. I've been to some of the old Redline meets when they were down by rutgers and the turnouts were huge, NYC always rolled in deep, but for Maxus nothing? I'll be the first one to round up some people and roll down to a meet a few states away, I love the drive with other cars. But i guess it is what it is. But thanks to those that showed and tried their best to make it happen.
#107
Whelp.... Here's my complaint!!
THE SUN!! Please find a way to block it next time. I look like a friggin cherry!!lol
But on a serious note:
I was the one on the radio that was saying stop for gas. but lets get this story straight. I said this b4 we left the hotel, b4 we left liberty park, b4 leaving liberty for the second time, while lost in the city, and while passing the exit TWICE. All i was told was "we will try". Unfortunately, what you all didnt know was that i wasnt the 1 that needed gas. There were several others who did, i was simply looking out for them and others who were in need of gas and toll money. I even paid for 2 members to get thru tolls, and turned around to find a member who had no nav or radio that was lost after running out of gas. That was not the leader of the pack, that was me!! We passed 6 gas stations. Would it have killed us to stop at one and perhaps find our exact route instead of taking a tour through NJ streets. Please dont take this as a bash, or me pointing fingers but im alittled pissed that this story is being told as if we werent aware of this b4 hand. Sure we should have filled up b4 hand, but if the shoe was on the other foot, would you want me to leave you just because i dont want to stop yet?? This coming from the same guy who took time out of his day during maxus 09 to lead NYC maxs back to rt301 after waiting for all of them to fill up at the shell gas station!!!! If you dont remember, i was the guy in the black G37!!
And please refrain from the name calling! I have respect for everyone! But if you didnt voice your opinion in person that day as i voiced mine, then there no reason for e-thuggery now.
Thanks in advance
Your friend
Jay-Pee!
p.s. had to add sarcasm for good measure!
THE SUN!! Please find a way to block it next time. I look like a friggin cherry!!lol
But on a serious note:
I was the one on the radio that was saying stop for gas. but lets get this story straight. I said this b4 we left the hotel, b4 we left liberty park, b4 leaving liberty for the second time, while lost in the city, and while passing the exit TWICE. All i was told was "we will try". Unfortunately, what you all didnt know was that i wasnt the 1 that needed gas. There were several others who did, i was simply looking out for them and others who were in need of gas and toll money. I even paid for 2 members to get thru tolls, and turned around to find a member who had no nav or radio that was lost after running out of gas. That was not the leader of the pack, that was me!! We passed 6 gas stations. Would it have killed us to stop at one and perhaps find our exact route instead of taking a tour through NJ streets. Please dont take this as a bash, or me pointing fingers but im alittled pissed that this story is being told as if we werent aware of this b4 hand. Sure we should have filled up b4 hand, but if the shoe was on the other foot, would you want me to leave you just because i dont want to stop yet?? This coming from the same guy who took time out of his day during maxus 09 to lead NYC maxs back to rt301 after waiting for all of them to fill up at the shell gas station!!!! If you dont remember, i was the guy in the black G37!!
And please refrain from the name calling! I have respect for everyone! But if you didnt voice your opinion in person that day as i voiced mine, then there no reason for e-thuggery now.
Thanks in advance
Your friend
Jay-Pee!
p.s. had to add sarcasm for good measure!
Last edited by Jay_pee99; 06-29-2010 at 03:26 PM.
#108
hey redmax can you see this? u know what dude im thankful you took the time to try and put this event on...but none of the people there are stupid...we all figured out everything...you were trying to make money...theres no way u paid 5k for that ****hole track...the track had no sponsors...whens the last time you saw a track with no sponsors!?? and u paid 5k?!!!! new england dragway is an NHRA sponsored track and ive seen them rent out events there for 2.5k. so stop bull****ting dude...you showed up super late to the meet and greet, ur wife or whoever...ignorantly put shirts and boxes on my car...i should make you pay for my trunk to be painted...and you told us a price at the meet and greet but it changed upon arriving at the track...also...the woman at the gate made me pay to race when i told her multiple times i wanted to enter the car show...not race...AAAAND when we spoke in person at the track, you said there was already over 100 cars inside....lets add that to the list of lies...you...and chinox should be embarassed
lol...i cant belive all the crying going on in here. if u had a problem with something u shouldve been an adult and addressed him face to face or send him a message and disscused some issues u had so we can make the next maxus better. Now it just seems like people are making up little stupid **** just to be a part of this thread...... FOR EXAMPLE....."SHOWDOWN for u to effin wait 3 whole days to call someones wife ignorant for sitting a box on your car...your a pu$$y. u waited til u got behind a computer to speak on it. When you couldve easily said " excuse me can you remove that box of my car" or something like that. Grow some B@LL$ man. i garuntee if this thread wasnt made u wouldve never even mentioned it.
if i get banned...i can see y....but i said what i had 2 say
Last edited by datdude20; 06-29-2010 at 04:04 PM.
#110
You showed up thinking you were going to a NOPI show..
OP- I am sorry to hear about the frustrations and people complaining. I put together meets all of the time and know how frustrating it can be to hear people show up and complain...or bail.
I used to put together Probe/Mx6 meets, and learned you simply cannot count on hardly anyone. Just have to make the best of it and enjoy yourself as best you can.
That said..I have turned the meets into Mazda meets now, because the faithful following that once was there just isn't anymore. You cannot count on anyone to show, and so I opened it up to all Mazdas and have had much better success getting a strong showing and such..food for thought.
I hope there are more Maxus' because I would love to get out to one, NYC was just too far for me, plus I have no vacation left since I am going out of town next week and to FL for a car meet in September.
OP- I am sorry to hear about the frustrations and people complaining. I put together meets all of the time and know how frustrating it can be to hear people show up and complain...or bail.
I used to put together Probe/Mx6 meets, and learned you simply cannot count on hardly anyone. Just have to make the best of it and enjoy yourself as best you can.
That said..I have turned the meets into Mazda meets now, because the faithful following that once was there just isn't anymore. You cannot count on anyone to show, and so I opened it up to all Mazdas and have had much better success getting a strong showing and such..food for thought.
I hope there are more Maxus' because I would love to get out to one, NYC was just too far for me, plus I have no vacation left since I am going out of town next week and to FL for a car meet in September.
As for those coming in here talkinh mad loud about people who are *****ing about this event,LET IT BE!!! The complaining or *****ing NEEDS to happen,so it can be used for FUTURE events... I do regret not going to the Midnight run,just didnt wanna go alone.
#111
lol...i cant belive all the crying going on in here. if u had a problem with something u shouldve been an adult and addressed him face to face or send him a message and disscused some issues u had so we can make the next maxus better. Now it just seems like people are making up little stupid **** just to be a part of this thread...... FOR EXAMPLE....."SHOWDOWN for u to effin wait 3 whole days to call someones wife ignorant for sitting a box on your car...your a pu$$y. u waited til u got behind a computer to speak on it. When you couldve easily said " excuse me can you remove that box of my car" or something like that. Grow some B@LL$ man. i garuntee if this thread wasnt made u wouldve never even mentioned it.
if i get banned...i can see y....but i said what i had 2 say
if i get banned...i can see y....but i said what i had 2 say
#112
lol...i cant belive all the crying going on in here. if u had a problem with something u shouldve been an adult and addressed him face to face or send him a message and disscused some issues u had. Now it just seems like people are making up little stupid **** just to be a part of this thread...... FOR EXAMPLE.....?SHOWDOWN? for u to ****!n wait 3 whole days to call someones wife ignorant for sitting a box on your car...your a pu$$y. u waited til u got behind a computer to speak on it. When you couldve easily said " excuse me can you remove that box of my car" or something like that. Grow some B@LL$ man. i garuntee if this thread wasnt made u wouldve never even mentioned it.
if i get banned...i can see y....but i said what i had 2 say
if i get banned...i can see y....but i said what i had 2 say
its like just because the thread is made, let me think of something to complain about.... lock the shyt up, its ******* retarded... the only thing i see bamma's repeating is the carshow and judging, clearly there is nothing else, and if that wrecked maxus for you then oh well live with it, its over now
seeing as though this thread is to find suttn to complain about, im just gonna ***** it out and find a bunch of crap....
1... i hate that i was parked beside a blue trailer and not a red one
2... i hate all the questions on the track form
3... i hate that i didnt run faster and im blaming it on maxus and the track prep
4... i hate that the locals didnt show up
5... i hate that the dyno didnt give the correct reading
6... i hate the roads
7... i hate that it was two different hotels
8... i hate that my hotel had a rubber duckie in it (what were yall tryna say?)
9... i hate that the track was in the backwoods
10... i hate that everybody needed a helmet
11... i hate that we didnt have half nude models and bikini contests
12... i hate that everybody faked like maxus was cool at the time
13... i hate that the squirrel fell out the tree and died (im an animal lover)
14... i hate.............................................. ........... i just hate every ******* thing today, thats it :sigh: its all now just off my chest... thanks for this thread
"however i can understand being a little mad that somebody left something on your car, but again this complaint was for the maxus planning, not some individual that may have "disrespected" your ride" showdown was upset at an individual in this case, nothing to do with corey and maxus
Last edited by Grand_hustle17; 06-29-2010 at 04:06 PM.
#113
Whelp.... Here's my complaint!!
THE SUN!! Please find a way to block it next time. I look like a friggin cherry!!lol
But on a serious note:
I was the one on the radio that was saying stop for gas. but lets get this story straight. I said this b4 we left the hotel, b4 we left liberty park, b4 leaving liberty for the second time, while lost in the city, and while passing the exit TWICE. All i was told was "we will try". Unfortunately, what you all didnt know was that i wasnt the 1 that needed gas. There were several others who did, i was simply looking out for them and others who were in need of gas and toll money. I even paid for 2 members to get thru tolls, and turned around to find a member who had no nav or radio that was lost after running out of gas. That was not the leader of the pack, that was me!! We passed 6 gas stations. Would it have killed us to stop at one and perhaps find our exact route instead of taking a tour through NJ streets. Please dont take this as a bash, or me pointing fingers but im alittled pissed that this story is being told as if we werent aware of this b4 hand. Sure we should have filled up b4 hand, but if the shoe was on the other foot, would you want me to leave you just because i dont want to stop yet?? This coming from the same guy who took time out of his day during maxus 09 to lead NYC maxs back to rt301 after waiting for all of them to fill up at the shell gas station!!!! If you dont remember, i was the guy in the black G37!!
And please refrain from the name calling! I have respect for everyone! But if you didnt voice your opinion in person that day as i voiced mine, then there no reason for e-thuggery now.
Thanks in advance
Your friend
Jay-Pee!
p.s. had to add sarcasm for good measure!
THE SUN!! Please find a way to block it next time. I look like a friggin cherry!!lol
But on a serious note:
I was the one on the radio that was saying stop for gas. but lets get this story straight. I said this b4 we left the hotel, b4 we left liberty park, b4 leaving liberty for the second time, while lost in the city, and while passing the exit TWICE. All i was told was "we will try". Unfortunately, what you all didnt know was that i wasnt the 1 that needed gas. There were several others who did, i was simply looking out for them and others who were in need of gas and toll money. I even paid for 2 members to get thru tolls, and turned around to find a member who had no nav or radio that was lost after running out of gas. That was not the leader of the pack, that was me!! We passed 6 gas stations. Would it have killed us to stop at one and perhaps find our exact route instead of taking a tour through NJ streets. Please dont take this as a bash, or me pointing fingers but im alittled pissed that this story is being told as if we werent aware of this b4 hand. Sure we should have filled up b4 hand, but if the shoe was on the other foot, would you want me to leave you just because i dont want to stop yet?? This coming from the same guy who took time out of his day during maxus 09 to lead NYC maxs back to rt301 after waiting for all of them to fill up at the shell gas station!!!! If you dont remember, i was the guy in the black G37!!
And please refrain from the name calling! I have respect for everyone! But if you didnt voice your opinion in person that day as i voiced mine, then there no reason for e-thuggery now.
Thanks in advance
Your friend
Jay-Pee!
p.s. had to add sarcasm for good measure!
#114
For the record AGAIN....... Showdown did say something right as it happened, as well as a few other guys that were standing around and nothing was done. No one is trying to be an E-Thug here. Things were said face to face, and his complaints were blatantly ignored. He then started his car and began to drive away. Someone else actually took the stuff off his car for the lady. Thanks for your concern though. Im sure you could understand the frustration.
#115
ok if the issue was solved then y fell the need to bring his wife into thread. what was the point....thats some lil girl ****. I garuntee u he didnt say "excuse me MRS.REDLINEMAX...u jus ignorantly put boxes on my trunk ..so u need to move them before i make u pay 4 my trunk!!!!!" if he aint say it like that when it happend...then y come on here and add all the extra mumbo jumbo and type in all caps like its gonna make a difference
#116
+10284834921290
8... i hate that my hotel had a rubber duckie in it (what were yall tryna say?)
"however i can understand being a little mad that somebody left something on your car, but again this complaint was for the maxus planning, not some individual that may have "disrespected" your ride" showdown was upset at an individual in this case, nothing to do with corey and maxus
8... i hate that my hotel had a rubber duckie in it (what were yall tryna say?)
"however i can understand being a little mad that somebody left something on your car, but again this complaint was for the maxus planning, not some individual that may have "disrespected" your ride" showdown was upset at an individual in this case, nothing to do with corey and maxus
i wouldve been a lil frustrated bout the box 2. Once that crap was removed then i wouldve been straight.....BUT WTF does that have to do with this thread?
#118
I think the point was just overall lack of professionalism. I think thats how he is tying it to the whole event. Im not trying to cause issues with everyone, but i do know that several people were upset about certain things like that. I know that I would have been p!ssed about the box on my trunk too, but i think the aspect is, is that i would expect that from some random person, not someone that is helping set up a big car event. Its just a simple respect issue, and i know that gets to people. I have issues with myself personally that i have posted previously, but at this point there is nothing that can be done. Im just posting for constructing critisism. Maybe these things weren't noticed by the "do-ers", and im just trying to make it known so it doesnt happen again. Thats all really.... im really not trying to battle any of you guys, just trying to make myself clear.
BTW, Grand Hustle.... i was in the caravan back from the track with Simply V and you and two other cars passed us (one guy and a girl; who i talked to briefly and she was very very nice to me and my girlfriend) and i have to say your car looks and sounds amazing. Definitely jealous.
BTW, Grand Hustle.... i was in the caravan back from the track with Simply V and you and two other cars passed us (one guy and a girl; who i talked to briefly and she was very very nice to me and my girlfriend) and i have to say your car looks and sounds amazing. Definitely jealous.
#119
I think the point was just overall lack of professionalism. I think thats how he is tying it to the whole event. Im not trying to cause issues with everyone, but i do know that several people were upset about certain things like that. I know that I would have been p!ssed about the box on my trunk too, but i think the aspect is, is that i would expect that from some random person, not someone that is helping set up a big car event. Its just a simple respect issue, and i know that gets to people. I have issues with myself personally that i have posted previously, but at this point there is nothing that can be done. Im just posting for constructing critisism. Maybe these things weren't noticed by the "do-ers", and im just trying to make it known so it doesnt happen again. Thats all really.... im really not trying to battle any of you guys, just trying to make myself clear.
BTW, Grand Hustle.... i was in the caravan back from the track with Simply V and you and two other cars passed us (one guy and a girl; who i talked to briefly and she was very very nice to me and my girlfriend) and i have to say your car looks and sounds amazing. Definitely jealous.
BTW, Grand Hustle.... i was in the caravan back from the track with Simply V and you and two other cars passed us (one guy and a girl; who i talked to briefly and she was very very nice to me and my girlfriend) and i have to say your car looks and sounds amazing. Definitely jealous.
Last edited by Grand_hustle17; 06-29-2010 at 05:46 PM.