audioguy Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm curious if anyone here has had their DJ in a car show? If so, how did you do? Thinking about entering one, mostly for the benefit of my younger brother who is handicapped and loves car shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I haven't but I love car shows. I'd do it if I had a chance. I suppose the type of car show would determine how a DJ would show. A DJ next to classic cars would not necessarily be a hit, but a mod-ed DJ would show just as well as any other modern mod. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 You dont have to enter a car to go to a car show...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioguy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 You dont have to enter a car to go to a car show...... I know that, I'm just looking to enter my DJ in a car show to give my little brother a thrill. Of course, I probably won't win any prizes but it should be fun, nonetheless. rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Look for "cruise-ins" or a "cars and coffee" type thing. These are just local meets/get togethers. No official "entries" just a bunch of people who get together to show off their cars. Around me they have these "cars and coffee" get togethers once a month. We also have a lot of local "meets" or "meet-ups" we go to. Edited July 17, 2015 by jkeaton rolly and dhh3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 If there is going to be a show in your area, call and see if there will be a Mopar Section. Otherwise, just enter it in the General Section. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I haven't entered mine, since I always enter my Special, however I have yet to see a Journey compete in a car show. Not even at Carlisle, where I only saw a few Journeys on the showfield as support vehicles. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioguy Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Looks like I may be the first. Sweeeeet! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdog1911 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have entered many car shows with previous cars. It is exciting and a rush but no chance of winning. "Big pockets" car customization shop puts on a show and guess who wins all the trophies? Yep, mr Big pockets gets all the prizes. But that's just what losers say, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 The shows I can go to tend to be limited, since my car was made after 1980. A lot of people still discriminate against newer cars that "don't have any history" or "weren't made when cars were artwork", blah blah blah. The same people who fail to realize that their prized classics were in the same boat at my cars age. The shows I do go to, it's not uncommon for me to walk away with an award anyway, as perceptions change. The shows I go to tend to be either a Mopar show, or a show that benefits a charity. My Special won an award this past Saturday at an event put on by a local Lions club, which donated all profits to Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities they donate to every year (usually cancer research, veterans, etc.). The key is to be interesting. If you buy a new Toyota Camry and bring it to a Cars and Coffee, you'll likely snubbed. On Thursday my company is having a small Cruise-in at the office and the organizers said to bring any vehicle of interest. Since my Special is modified and clearly is set apart from the standard 300M you see every day, it's more than welcome. When I sign up every year for the Endless Summer Cruisin' Car Show at the Ocean City, MD inlet, the only show that welcomes all makes, models, years, the form says "Vehicle must be 1979 or older. Vehicles 1980 and newer must list 3 modifications other than engine." I go with my club and we have a mix of people admiring our cars, reminiscing about ones they once owned, and people who vocally say "What's this shit doing here?" with the owner five feet away. Local shows are shifting now that there are local car clubs that are bringing significant attendance, such Detroit Area Modern Mopar and Detroit 5th Gen Camaro Club. Organizers have taken the time during awards presentations to thank these groups for coming out and joining "this thing of ours". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Largest Mopar gathering in Canada "MOPARFEST" happens this weekend AUGUST 15-16 in New Hamburg Ontario near Stratford. Often upwards of 1800 - 2400 cars new/used/modified with a for sale area and entertainment. rolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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