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Post by Brenticon on Aug 8, 2015 15:38:17 GMT -8
Dam, guess we better start makin' a car. That's great you guys are willing to support/ sponser .. Lookin fwd to this years gathering
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Post by PICTUP on Aug 9, 2015 8:23:57 GMT -8
So Sunday September 13th at the Rona in South Nanaimo it is? what time are we talking about here? This is always a fun get together! Im sure a bunch of us from VVWC will come up - and maybe bring our newly finished valve cover race track up for some parking lot drag races. Also what are you guys in need of for sponsorship? Prizes? Cash? trophies? Im sure the VVWC will sponsor this show! Yeah, it sounds like I better get off my duff and go see Jon! Glad to hear there is some interest from el Presidenté and the VVWC! I think we are considering this more of a laid-back cruise in, not a full-on show and shine, so a "start" time really hasn't come up in conversation. I am pretty sure the consensus was that those people who register will be on the prize list and those prizes will be dolled out in a raffles kind of way as they have in the past. Any donations to the cause would be greatly appreciated Andrew! And sponsorship??? WOW, I hadn't even thought about that! We would be honoured! It is a great idea and I think I speak for all that for next year's Volksfest we would be only too happy to reciprocate! What the heck is a "valve cover race track"?
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Post by mitchy965 on Aug 9, 2015 10:35:55 GMT -8
please post the rules for the valve cover racers,i didn't pass tech last time
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Post by PICTUP on Aug 9, 2015 13:04:36 GMT -8
Is there an off-road track valve cover venue? If not just drags, here's my entry, lol or perhaps I'm just not getting it(which wouldn't be surprising)
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Post by Volktales on Aug 9, 2015 17:21:04 GMT -8
The "show" or cruise in will be the same format as before. There is no entrance fee as usual, if you register your car in the show then you are entered into the draw for door prizes. So make SURE you all register when you arrive. I will be taking care of this. All door prizes are donated by various individuals as before. If anyone has something they would like to donate for a prize, please let us know. As usual this is a very low key event; there are no trophies or awards or classes or best of anything; therefore everyone should be happy! Show up, park, register, BS about VWs, and enjoy yourselves...
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Post by CrazyBrit on Aug 9, 2015 17:39:51 GMT -8
I'll be there with a vehicle - I just don't know which one yet!
What needs to be done? I'm a willing helper for the lead up to and during the cruise in. Unfortunately I can't be at tomorrow's meeting or the subsequent one, because of work.
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Post by hawthorne on Aug 9, 2015 19:37:45 GMT -8
Valve cover racing is a sloped track that we roll build valve covers with wheels down. So far out tentative rules are...
-each car must have a minimum of 4 wheels -max overall height 7" -each car shall not exceed 3 lbs. -the overall length shall not exceed 22" - nothing shall protrude infront of the valve cover body -the overall width must not exceed 8" -the valve cover must have 1/2"-2" clearance (ride hieght) -valve cover used must be designed for a vw (stock of aftermarket) -only dry lubricant can be used and must not dirty the track -the car must be freewheeling (no motors, engines, or any other means on propultion) -car must be clean
*Im sure the rules will change as we build them and find out what we need.*
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Post by Brenticon on Aug 15, 2015 18:32:38 GMT -8
Emailed radio stations today. Hopefully hear back from them soon. I got a hold of "The Wave" and "The Wolf" Is there any other stations ya think I should try
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Post by rustybug61 on Aug 28, 2015 19:02:10 GMT -8
"The Goat" in Courtenay. 98.9
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Post by rustybug61 on Aug 28, 2015 19:04:36 GMT -8
Thanks Don
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Post by PICTUP on Sept 5, 2015 11:11:26 GMT -8
Okay everyone, Jon(77eurobus) at Signfast made an awesome HUGE sign for us! I went today to RONA to install it, hope I did it right Jon. I had arranged help, but some signals didn't reach the receiver and a fellow walking by offered to help. What VW spirit and he didn't even know it! Looks FABULOUS! Just an aside, don't wear a RONA shirt into the store even if it says VW on it… everyone thinks you work there. By the time I found what I needed(screws for the sign) I had helped three people in finding what they needed. Luckily I used to work there and I kinda knew where things were, lol On the financial side of things, I have decided to reimburse Jon for at least his materials from the funds we have had donated. Sound okay Jon and everyone? It is a great sign and very much appreciated!
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Post by tony on Sept 5, 2015 11:30:06 GMT -8
Beautiful!!!!
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Post by rustybug61 on Sept 5, 2015 20:49:57 GMT -8
Looks great
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Post by da on Sept 7, 2015 8:05:52 GMT -8
Glad to hear there's a cruise in! I'll be there!
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Post by Brenticon on Sept 9, 2015 8:27:16 GMT -8
Well, it's days away, we had a small gathering last night, hopefully tied up some loose ends, the sign looks fantabulous, and we're on track with some awesome weather.
This Sunday's Cruise In is looking to be a gooder.
ps: sent more emails yesterday, as well as a pm on the radio stations Facebook page. The fb page replied with, send them an email, lol.
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