Midnight Koop

I was wondering if there is much interest for the East Coast members for MBenzNL to come to our side of the states. The upgrade possibilities are endless with this guy and I've always wanted them to come, but wanted to see if there are enough potential people out there that would want to use their services. I'm hoping that with enough interest, we could persuade them to come...

http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php

Maybe if we could round up enough people, he could the East coast on his schedule perhaps?

tommy

Steve's never shown much interest in the better coast. I'd be interested in some coding if he did, though.

Midnight Koop

I talked to him once about it and he said that there wasn't enough demand... so I was wondering if we could get enough people (10-15 potential installs), maybe he would be willing to transfer in DC on his next trip to Cali. Just a thought...

acr2001

I would be very interested. I desperately need some things version coded and I refuse to use my dealer for it.
I asked Steve about it a few months ago and his response toward the East coast was "never again".
Having lived here all my life I don't know if I can blame him.

I'm in NY.

Midnight Koop

hmmm... thats too bad. i was just hoping if we had enough people he'd reconsider.

WaveyKat

Am down if he comes to New York!!!

C24owner

+ 1,000,000,000,000

bdgdl08

Sounds good, but I'm in FL

MBenzNL

....the US eastcoast...I always wondered how people can live there...

there are some areas/cities that are pretty cool (in summer that is...in winter that is way too cool) but most of the eastcoast areas are filled with stressed-out people honking their horns and cursing their way through traffic...it is ALMOST interesting to see when waiting for your ride on the airport

greetingz,

glocati

Tell us how you really feel, Steve. haha !

acr2001

HA, I really can't blame you. I hate this place like I can't even tell you! Wish I lived in Cali.
I do wish you would reconsider! Why not fly into Newark and find a hotel in one of the nearby rural parts of New Jersey? Pretty open and quiet there, and 20 - 30 min from NYC.

C230Brit

+1
I'd been in for some re-coding, Boston-style!

tommy

Yes, the traffic is so much better in LA.

krisv420

If it was the better coast he would have been there already... but he hasn't SORRY

WaveyKat

So Are we gonna Start a List or What!!!!!!!


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bdgdl08

Mike, I saw a car very similar to yours today in Gainesville. It's the only other "purple" C that I've seen. Color looks nice... sorry, back on topic.

Midnight Koop

Ok, so i received an email reply with reasons why Steve is unlikely to visit the East Coast and it breaks down to a few reasons:

(1) Not enough people willing to put a deposit for the install ahead of time

"The East Coast is definitely not an area where Steve likes to stay. It's not that we don't like the people there, it's just that whenever we want to set up an install trip and ask for deposits to confirm orders (which is to prevent us from ordering and shipping goods in vain)... people back out. They always want to know dates, but we can't set dates if we don't know how much work we will get! And we don't know how much work we can get, unless we actually receive the deposits."

(2) No solid place for him to stay, ship, or install the parts

"Also, at the West Coast and in Toronto we actually have a place where Steve can work (and sleep) and where we can ship our parts to, knowing that things will be fine when Steve gets there. We don't have that at the East Coast... which also makes it difficult for us to set up a trip there."

(3) He had a bad experience last trip

"I remember a trip Steve made to the East Coast during the summer of 2004. One of our customers told us that we could ship all parts that were needed to his home address. So we did. When Steve arrived there, all boxes were indeed delivered at that address... but since the customer didn't have enough room inside (no actual garage), our parts were stashed on the driveway. They could have easily been stolen, or imagine that it would have rained..."

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So I guess chances are slim, but it seems like the only way we could get him to come is if we (1) get enough people willing to put down deposits, (2) have someone on here who has a nice garage setup, and (3) possibly give him a place to stay.

Hmmm... I would definitely be willing to put in a deposit especially because its so rare for him to come. So it seems like the first step is to get a list of people not only interested, but also willing to put down some $$ upfront.

How about the rest of you?

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**C24Owner?
**Advans?
**If you know anyone else who's East Coast local and might be interested.... spread the word!
--> if there are all New Yorkers on the list, then I don't mind making a trip up North

WaveyKat

Am ready to make a Deposit But 50% of the People Here Really Backs out at the last min. which makes it hard on the rest of us.. So i would SAY ONLY serious people please add your name to the list!

MW_ATL

There is definately a difference in the car culture on the East vs West Coasts. Every time I read about meets and such out west, and I look around Atlanta and wonder why we can't do the same -- that is when the big difference hits me.

East Coast cars tend to be much more utilitarian transportation. I guess it is the weather, as you move south you start to see a bit more of the Mods and care for the cars. I wonder if it isn't partly the weather -- as you move south cars tend to become more "California-ish" in their mods and general care. I've often though (hoped) that there might be a Florida trip for Steve.

I would *LOVE* to get some coding done. But alas, I live where I live. Oh well, at least I still get to drive my Coupe!

bdgdl08

I agree. I really wish that there were more Floridians active here. I would also be up for some coding. So sad... Florida needs to represent, LOL

MBenzNL

those who really want to get something done in the NE part of the US can simply drive up to toronto...I am (t)here for the second time this year (already)...

@ acr2001: yes, NJ is indeed a lot better place to stay then NY (for me that is)

greetingz,

Midnight Koop

i guess thats a "no" for down south

when will you head to toronto? (end of july - august i hope). i have a few cousins up there i've been meaning to visit... so that should work out great.

MW_ATL

Man, even if we could get a quick stop for just coding - no installs or such in the south, it would be so much better than what we have.