JamE55

It's all about the peeps and the beer ofcourse. A meet isn't a meet without beers right Vic?

BadAssC230k

seemed to take forever to form people in 2 lines. haha. its like herding sheep. haha. i felt bad for jose tryin to direct everyone.

BENZGal

Great job Carlos! I can't wait to check out all the pics.

Hope to see all of you at the next one with some new mods and timeslips.

Saprissa

jimmydagreek / Vasir...

all your ideas were brought up... read back through the thread.
I even offered FREE name card holders & lanyards, and no one took me up on the offer ! I asked for help with sponsors, food vendors, DJ, etc...
and no one offered to help. So please, don't think I'm a rookie at planning these events, it's just that there's only so much one person can do. Please, you are more than welcome to help me out at the next meets, which I already posted about as well on this thread. Again, go back and re-read this thread to see all the things you missed out on, if you truly wanted to help !

Berger, thanks for your comments ! No flaming necessary from anyone. You are very right, and perceptions sometimes become reality. No worries though... the C-Class guys are all outstanding individuals, and can mix it up with the 55/63 guys any day !

Before everyone goes off and starts threads on new meets for the next few months, please ask me first for advice. I've been doing these for years, and if you really want a turnout, you can't do one every week. People will just get tired of it. You gotta build it up, and you gotta have help !

I'm glad everyone had a great time ! As for the HOT SUN... not much I can do about that. Next time, please bring sunscreen, umbrellas, water, squirt guns, whatever to keep cool !! It's all about having fun with Mercedes-Benz !

Carlos

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Vasir

no one is questioning your planning. im new at this, so i just mentioned thoughts/ideas for next time..ill be there to help out for the next one as much as i can.

Saprissa

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Thanks ! Much appreciated.
It's just that your thoughts/ideas were proposed way early on, and no one said a word -- crickets & frogs --
then after the meet is said and done, all of a sudden everyone chimes in on these "GREAT" ideas that should of / could of happened !

Carlos

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sdsilverm3

Carlos, the June 2nd event has been cancelled due to low registration numbers. I guess we'll just have to wait for your July meet.

Vasir

i understand your frustration, but i can assume each year there is a bigger and better turn out right? For any meets in the OC area..PM me and ill help out organizing...

Saprissa

Yes, each year gets bigger and bigger, but I have noticed over the past year that people have volunteered less and less to help out. You, Vic55, BenzGal, BenzoBoi, JamE55, Splinter, Drexappeal, mig888 are one of the few that have offered to help...
Look at the MB Meet schedule and any and all help would be greatly appreciated !

Carlos

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Saprissa

oh, that sucks !

I started a PLANNING THREAD for the San Diego Summer MB Meet in July
over on MyMBonline. Hopefully, I can get people to help out this time, with sponsors, vendors, food, drinks, DJ, entertainment, and more !

Carlos

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sdsilverm3

Carlos, I think most folks voted for July 21st so far. I don't think food/drinks are going to be a problem. The DJ thing, I'll have to run that past Mr. DJ of the Huntington Beach event. Not making any promises but if he's in town for the event I think he will oblige especially since this will be in his hometown.

drexappeal

It's okay though, Carlos. It'll definitely help for "future" planning. I've even thought that maybe one of the dealerships (note to local dealers that are sponsors), may want to host something.

I'm basing my idea off of M.O.D. (Mitsubishi Owner Day), which I've been to several times with my cousins. The turn out is absolutely ridiculous, but they've got raffles going and food booths...and usually do some unvailing of new cars, sponsors galore, etc...

So, for those of you that are connected to a dealership...I know there are quite a few of you...this may be something that a dealership may want to think about! I'm sure there are many sponsors on here, as well as other companies that would be interested in putting it all together for all MB owners.

Saprissa

Thanks Brad !
Great pics !

Carlos

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Vasir

as far as the november Sema thing...ill talk with fletcher jones NB. we can start a rally from there to fletcher jones LV or something? im sure they would love the 'potential' buyers! haha.

Saprissa

Thanks Marcus....
any way they can be saved ?? Tried the right-click thing, but no luck.

Carlos

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Saprissa

190SL


Diesel Power:



560SL

Saprissa

1989 560SEC /////AMG







I would love to track a car such as this. I don't know how many true AMG 560SEC's are in the USA. I can't believe there are too many.

Carlos

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Saprissa

C-Klasse mania !

Only4ZQ's C320 SS
Splinter's C32 ////AMG
jo17jC230's C230K SC


C Sedan & C Coupe shots:




FrankW's C32 super engine:


Jack, the official Saprissa Mercedes-Benz Meet Mascot:



Carlos

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Saprissa

C-Klasse (CL203) Coupe Row

• jo17jC230
• Blake_P
• Pshek
• Saprissa
• C230_SportCoupe
• EmrLiquidLife

Pshek & Saprissa:

Saprissa

E55 ////AMG Wagon







Mr. Wolf's E55 ////AMG Bordeaux Red Wagon


Carlos

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AndySays

I know how you feel because I'm still relatively a newb and I know that at my first meet (this is my 3rd meet) it was hard to talk to people at first. The first people that I met was Drex and Vic. Vic was way chill and down to earth. Drex was super nice and was willing to help and answer all my questions about the C class. Even today we are still going over minor details of all the changes that have been made in the C class production 2001-2007.
After you break the ice, I'm sure you'll begin to enjoy the scene even more and take part in it. It was a great learning experience as you get to see everyone's mods and learn from their experiences.

BTW, sorry Vic that I didn't greet you. I was about to come over then I think I heard Phil talking about having all the C class taking a quick pic.
Your E55 did sound louder than the last time I heard it at the BMW and Benz meet

Saprissa

JJay911's 1991 300SL (R129) Manual Transmission





and thanks to whoever brought the SMART !



Carlos

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Saprissa

Vadim's 2002 C32 ////AMG:


Yuvi's 2000 CLK430:



Ramil's WALD W201:


nice break from the black, silver and white sea of Benz's
red SLK230 Kompressor:


Carlos

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Saprissa

July TBA - San Diego Summer Mercedes-Benz Meet (location TBD) #

August 11 - SoCal EURO (Qualcomm Stadium / San Diego) *

Sept TBA - Super MB Meet & Track Day (location TBD) *

October TBA - Mercedes-Benz Oktoberfest (Irvine) #


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