Autofest 2 Date Change!

[Brabus]

Let me start off first by apologizing for the inconvenience that this may cause people.

The BNZSport AF2 will now be July 17th, 2004. It will NO LONGER take place in Santa Barbara and will be held in the Bay Area, location TBA.

Reasons for this move are because of the current setup at the venue and the lack of compatibility of parking on grass for lowered cars. Also, we could not come to a reasonable agreement/conclusion with the Santa Barbara Police and CHP about holding our event in Santa Barbara.

So for the safety of the members, their cars, and BNZSport, we'll be shifting the spirit of 052204 to 071704. Thanks for all your help, understanding and appreciation. AF2 WILL STILL HAPPEN and it will be GREAT!

For those of you who have already bought tickets, I especially apologize for this and you will receive some complementary BNZSport stickers at AF2 (they will be selling for $5). You have two options:

1) Defer your ticket to be used at the July 17th AF2. -- No action required if this is your choice.
2) e-mail me at Brabus@bnzsport.com and I will ensure that you get a refund for your ticketed amount plus any fees you incur.

Thanks again guys, and a new AF2 thread will be posted shortly.

[Kenzbenz]

This is great news! I guess i could go afterall. =) Hope this date change can get more people to come to AF2. can't wait now!

[ConceptEuroMBZ]

Tight I might be able to go now! thats my gf's birthday tho lol I'll have to see whats up. :D

[JoshKeaton]

Well the date's perfect but now the location's not. I guess I can't go afterall.

[Denlasoul]

Maybe I can make it afterall....... :)

[Vodka G]

i dunno yet caz my schedule is not out yet

but i'll let you know if i need a refund or not

[Golden1245]

arggh, i'm gonna be in SoCal the whole summer. but i'll try to work something out though

[MB300E87]

can't make it.

[Dr. ///AMG]

Come on you lazy Socal bastards! Like we did for Autofest 1! We had a 20+ car caravan from LA to San Jose, on I5, we owned that road, everyone on the radio, me on the police scanner, radar up front, radar in the back, POS mustgangs that wanna race the big boys and get spanked, In n out stop in the middle of nowhere....that's already 50% of the fun right there!

Josh don't be a little girl, take your car and go with us! :)

[shanta]

Originally posted by MB300E87@May 11 2004, 01:48 PM
can't make it.
???

[55 ON IT]

DAMN, what about the Cannon Ball run!?!? I was really looking forward to that, and the cool stickers of course! :angry:

[Luwin1026]

For those who participated in the SoCal Caravan up to Autofest I, it was a sight and experience to remember. A line of 20+ sick, modded Benzes on the I-5 at cruising speed, lunch at In-n-Out, being joined and welcomed by our administrator on the freeway up north, hanging out, washing cars, going to D&B's - those are times to savor as well as the actual event itself.

So yes, there is SoCal caravan up to the event, and as the trip usually only takes 5 hours or less, it is an honor to roll up with your fellow modded Benz owners.

[PerzBenz]

...

[Vodka G]

ok i have to be in sacto on july 23 (which is the week after AFII) then back down to LA the same weekend since my hommie from BC is in LA and i am probably gonna go on a cruize wit him....

so that's why i dun wanna drive up and down again the weekend b4 all that driving.....

but we'll see how it goes

[MB300E87]

Originally posted by shanta@May 11 2004, 12:50 PM
???
big reason why i liked the original location for AF2 was its proximity to home and highschool friends who live up in santa barbara. dont get me wrong i absolutely loved the caravan up to the bay area the first time, but i can't see myself driving that distance again. it stacks a huge amount of miles on my car and high speeds for that long in my little four banger felt really insecure. i'm sad i'll miss the show, but for the life of my car i can't go. i don't have the money to be repairing it either if i mess it up driving all that way. lately i've been reducing my driving to only very very necessary trips.

[Kühl Carbon]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG@May 11 2004, 08:50 PM
Come on you lazy Socal bastards! Like we did for Autofest 1! We had a 20+ car caravan from LA to San Jose, on I5, we owned that road, everyone on the radio, me on the police scanner, radar up front, radar in the back, POS mustgangs that wanna race the big boys and get spanked, In n out stop in the middle of nowhere....that's already 50% of the fun right there!

Josh don't be a little girl, take your car and go with us! :)
I would go just for the cruise!!! That would be awesome. I would wear my Cannonball run sticker with honor.

***sigh***

Unfortunately, there is no Cannonball run from Michigan.

[Surf Blau]

Man, I wish I could've been there! :)

Now, for all of you that don't want to drive 5hours for this; When we had our 1st Euro GTG there was a guy driving from Finland, meaning that he had to spend 21hours on a ferry alone, and then he had to drive for several hours to get there :D Events like these are SO frikkin' worth it - I would reconsider if I were you! ;)

[MBZ16V]

july 17th looks like a date that i can make...and since its closer, maybe i can take my 16v, my dad's SL500, and the 300sel 6.3.

[JoshKeaton]

Well....maybe if we get cool stickers....

Alright, y'all have convinced me

[AMG190]

i guess this gives me the option of coming since my car won't be ready until the end of may.

How far of a drive is it to the bay area from vancouver canada(appox 3 hours from seattle).

[quadoptix]

hmm bay area....nah im not going that far lol. i have a question why not socal? last yr was norcal?

[hvmercy]

Originally posted by AMG190@May 11 2004, 06:19 PM
i guess this gives me the option of coming since my car won't be ready until the end of may.

How far of a drive is it to the bay area from vancouver canada(appox 3 hours from seattle).
AMG190, Vancouver to San Francisco is about 20 hrs straight HARD drive. I did
this drive 2 years ago, but I did it in 2 days. I left Vancouver 9PM and drove
all the way to Portland Oregon (5 hrs). Slept overnight and left about
9AM then arrived Hayward, CA 10PM. I'm planning the same trip once
again on my S2000. :banana:
Hvmercy

[Brabus]

Originally posted by MB300E87@May 11 2004, 03:45 PM
big reason why i liked the original location for AF2 was its proximity to home and highschool friends who live up in santa barbara. dont get me wrong i absolutely loved the caravan up to the bay area the first time, but i can't see myself driving that distance again. it stacks a huge amount of miles on my car and high speeds for that long in my little four banger felt really insecure. i'm sad i'll miss the show, but for the life of my car i can't go. i don't have the money to be repairing it either if i mess it up driving all that way. lately i've been reducing my driving to only very very necessary trips.
Thomas, we NEED YOU.

Ride with Will or Hank :D Watch DVDs and cruise!

[714guy]

Now thats the perfect date, I'll be outta school have time to work on my car. Also the drvie to Santa barbara wasn't far enough anyways. I loved the caravan last time to AF1, it was so fun.

I am in for sure.

[MBZ16V]

AMG190...if u have someone else drive with u and u switch off, u can do it in like 12-13 hours. my dad and i drove from the Bay Area to Vancouver in our suburban and it took 13 hours...but if i was in my 16v, im sure i could have done it faster.

[hvmercy]

Originally posted by MBZ16V@May 11 2004, 08:19 PM
AMG190...if u have someone else drive with u and u switch off, u can do it in like 12-13 hours. my dad and i drove from the Bay Area to Vancouver in our suburban and it took 13 hours...but if i was in my 16v, im sure i could have done it faster.


:rolleyes:

[MB300E87]

ya maybe if i can hitch a ride i will go. litteally an hour after i made that post i got offered a higher paying job... so money really isn't an issue anymore. if i can get a ride, i'll go.

[Kühl Carbon]

Originally posted by MB300E87@May 12 2004, 04:14 AM
ya maybe if i can hitch a ride i will go. litteally an hour after i made that post i got offered a higher paying job... so money really isn't an issue anymore. if i can get a ride, i'll go.
See dude, it's a OMEN!

AF2 lives!!! :ph34r: B)

[ecK0.ÇômP£eX]

Originally posted by Vodka G@May 11 2004, 02:22 PM
ok i have to be in sacto on july 23 (which is the week after AFII) then back down to LA the same weekend since my hommie from BC is in LA and i am probably gonna go on a cruize wit him...
Where in Sac are you gonna be at?


And I shall go to AF2 as well. Will be sending payment shortly :) -- Also, Brabus... I didnt get the instructions to access my bnzsport email...please resend to urbanvector@surewest.net... kthx

[JRE320]

Originally posted by Brabus@May 11 2004, 10:36 AM
Let me start off first by apologizing for the inconvenience that this may cause people.

The BNZSport AF2 will now be July 17th, 2004. It will NO LONGER take place in Santa Barbara and will be held in the Bay Area, location TBA.

Reasons for this move are because of the current setup at the venue and the lack of compatibility of parking on grass for lowered cars. Also, we could not come to a reasonable agreement/conclusion with the Santa Barbara Police and CHP about holding our event in Santa Barbara.

So for the safety of the members, their cars, and BNZSport, we'll be shifting the spirit of 052204 to 071704. Thanks for all your help, understanding and appreciation. AF2 WILL STILL HAPPEN and it will be GREAT!

For those of you who have already bought tickets, I especially apologize for this and you will receive some complementary BNZSport stickers at AF2 (they will be selling for $5). You have two options:

1) Defer your ticket to be used at the July 17th AF2. -- No action required if this is your choice.
2) e-mail me at Brabus@bnzsport.com and I will ensure that you get a refund for your ticketed amount plus any fees you incur.

Thanks again guys, and a new AF2 thread will be posted shortly.
Now you talking.... :) B) ;)

[silvac32amg]

o no.... im bak in taiwan already....=(

[W420]

Originally posted by JRE320@May 11 2004, 10:28 PM
Now you talking.... :) B) ;)
Not like you made it to the last Autofest at Bay area anyway!! :P :D

[Brabus]

Thomas: YES!!! :D

714: Cool :) Need to see your updated car! It's been a couple years now...

Ryan: Get all the cars out there :)

AMG190: Start the caravan from BC!!! Stop off and pick up people in Seattle and then cruise down!!

ecko: I'll tell Joey. Thanks :D

Jun: You better show up this time....

Jerry: Sorry man :( Next year then!

[mb aficionado]

cool...unless something comes up...i guess i'll see all y'alls out there.

[Hank]

i'm cumming!

[ecK0.ÇômP£eX]

...on who?

[krk230]

perfect date...i wish it was in SB...now i have to plan to get a hotel room...if i can make it... :( ...same goes out to my friend... :unsure:

[Hank]

Originally posted by krk230@May 12 2004, 01:13 PM
perfect date...i wish it was in SB...now i have to plan to get a hotel room...if i can make it... :( ...same goes out to my friend... :unsure:
dun be cheep. i thought desi's roll w/ deep pockets.

[krk230]

Originally posted by Hank@May 12 2004, 12:16 PM
dun be cheep. i thought desi's roll w/ deep pockets.
haha ya...lol...

i'll have to jack some customer's armani suits from our dry cleaners and sell 'em or something...lol...just playin'... :D

ya i'll make it since all you clowns are gonna be there...but i hope my friend comes along too... <_<

btw: which hotel(s) are you all stayin' at?

[Brabus]

Well come out with an offical hotel soon once we finalize the place. Just find another BNZSporter and room with them! hahah Karan and Doc sharing a twin sized bed!

[krk230]

Originally posted by Brabus@May 12 2004, 12:31 PM
Well come out with an offical hotel soon once we finalize the place. Just find another BNZSporter and room with them! hahah Karan and Doc sharing a twin sized bed!
that's ok...i can sleep on top of him...or vice versa if mike prefers top...lol :P :D

[shanta]

Originally posted by Brabus@May 12 2004, 01:31 PM
hahah Karan and Doc sharing a twin sized bed!
nasty :ph34r:

[Brabus]

Originally posted by shanta@May 12 2004, 01:35 PM
nasty :ph34r:
now now Shanta... don't get all sore cuz I left you out :ph34r:

[shanta]

Originally posted by Brabus@May 12 2004, 01:37 PM
now now Shanta... don't get all sore cuz I left you out :ph34r:
LMAO...2s a party 3s' a crowd :bunny:

[714guy]

Originally posted by Golden1245@May 11 2004, 12:42 PM
arggh, i'm gonna be in SoCal the whole summer. but i'll try to work something out though
goldenchild dont be a wuss, drive that car of yours up there, i'll be supppppper fun.

[Hank]

u can room w/ doc's sista, he'll pimp her out for 2 tix.

[ThreePointsix]

I'll be new to the area and look forward to a scenic drive within a line of sledded evil iron in the sunshine and meeting the rest of you guys. Being a member on this forum since the last benzsport days of Q402, I look forward to being in the middle of the reall action. Count me in Brabus! I'll scoop Thomas up in OC if he doesnt mind a stock Bose/Becker system, no NAV or DVD? Haha

[amg]

Cool now I can make it too!

[Brabus]

Awesome guys!

Start buying your tickets here:

http://www.bnzsport.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=18&t=12339

[JRE320]

Originally posted by amg@May 13 2004, 03:45 PM
Cool now I can make it too!
If he can make it so do I.... ;) :) :)

[krk230]

Originally posted by Hank@May 12 2004, 01:32 PM
u can room w/ doc's sista, he'll pimp her out for 2 tix.

edit: nm...please delete this post....sorry :P

[amg]

Jun...you're my hero!!! :P

[JRE320]

Originally posted by amg@May 14 2004, 01:53 PM
Jun...you're my hero!!! :P
And you're my star. :D :P B)

[vader13]

Now I find out...Anyway very cool because Santa Barbara is a mod trap.
Its cool if you are alone, but when crusing with others, everybody gets it.

[Dr. ///AMG]

I should stay w/ Will, in the covered parking hotel lol. ACtually the Holliday Inn I stayed at was nice, high speed internet in the room, just hook up the laptop and voila!

[PerzBenz]

sweet can i pay for my cannonball sticker now?

[krk230]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG@May 16 2004, 03:04 PM
I should stay w/ Will, in the covered parking hotel lol. ACtually the Holliday Inn I stayed at was nice, high speed internet in the room, just hook up the laptop and voila!
can't pass up a day without talking to your online girlfriends, huh?

:P

[Hank]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG@May 16 2004, 04:04 PM
I should stay w/ Will, in the covered parking hotel lol. ACtually the Holliday Inn I stayed at was nice, high speed internet in the room, just hook up the laptop and voila!
save the money and get yourself a nice weather-proof car cover.. clown

[Brabus]

Originally posted by vader13@May 16 2004, 12:59 PM
Now I find out...Anyway very cool because Santa Barbara is a mod trap.
Its cool if you are alone, but when crusing with others, everybody gets it.
Sorry Sean, i thought I e-mailed you...

:D

[shanta]

B2K (bump...bump...bump)

[Vodka G]

i cant make it and i did e-mail BRABUS yesterday and tryin to get a refund

but havent heard from him yet

[Brabus]

Originally posted by Vodka G@Jun 23 2004, 10:55 AM
i cant make it and i did e-mail BRABUS yesterday and tryin to get a refund

but havent heard from him yet
Crap... why can't you come Phil?

I'll try to get you a refund soon... shoot man, costing me those paypal fees :(

[Vodka G]

Originally posted by Brabus@Jun 23 2004, 11:35 AM
Crap... why can't you come Phil?

I'll try to get you a refund soon... shoot man, costing me those paypal fees :(
sorry mang

i got wayy toooo much going on in july....its like i am traveling either up north of the state of down south every weekend


this weekend i am in SF
july 4th i am in LA
july 9th my friend is visiting SF so i am gonna meet up wit her then go back to SLO during the week then to LA the following weekend (july16th)
july 23rd i have a state mtg in sacto
july31st my best buddy from BC is visiting LA so i am in LA and SLO 7/30-8/4

so very very busy month.........

[Brabus]

Dude man that's no excuse... :(

[Hank]

fobkaG dun need no refand caz he will be there hee hee

[Vodka G]

sorry mang will be in LA on July 16th

maybe AF3 hee hee

[714guy]

Hey BNZers

The coolest Benz meet is fast approaching, check out the AF2 threads goin on.

Caravan Info / Sign up list (http://www.bnzsport.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12876)

Hotel Info . . .hopefully we know soon (http://www.bnzsport.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12809)

Pot luck Info. (http://www.bnzsport.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12805)

Okay now show your Bnzsport spirit and sign up and check out the info.

Thanks

Jason

Hey Brabus Any new info on the hotels if so please add it here and the hotel thread.

Thanks

[midasmike]

brabus, you said you'd post a map for the new location. are you still going to post it?

[midasmike]

brabus, you said you'd post a map for the new location. are you still going to post it?

[JRE320]

Is this going to happen? What's up with this? :unsure: :blink: :(

[Renn 208]

Oh yes, this is most certainly happening still July 17th!!!!!!!! Only 11 days away!

Otherwise, I've got oh, about 100lbs or charcoal and 3 cow's worth of meat that I'll have to eat all by my self if no one comes.

[midasmike]

we still need a map.

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by midasmike@Jul 6 2004, 09:47 AM
we still need a map.
Agreed, and I've left a message with Brabus to post it.

[JRE320]

Originally posted by Renn 208@Jul 6 2004, 10:14 AM
Agreed, and I've left a message with Brabus to post it.
You left a message but he's not responding.... :angry: <_<

[Renn 208]

There's a map of the location and directions to the park here:

http://www.parkhere.org/channel/0,4770,chi...3D12761,00.html (http://www.parkhere.org/channel/0,4770,chid%253D16510%2526sid%253D12761,00.html)

Sorry, but that's all I've got at this time.

[Renn 208]

Here's a yahoo link if you want to get directions from anywhere:

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=7OpAw...ew=1&name=&qty= (http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=7OpAwep_0TrLc4mWIkKxROjl37WrRFFWPT7 GNzgt5Z4-&csz=95014&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=)

[midasmike]

thanks for the map. i'll see ya next sat, michael

[714guy]

Originally posted by midasmike@Jul 11 2004, 06:05 AM
thanks for the map. i'll see ya next sat, michael
hey micheal are you from socal, Check out the so cal caravan thred in events an gathering for up to date info.

See ya later

[midasmike]

nope. i'm from santa cruz. about 90 mi. so. of san fran. i'll see ya there.i'm a new member so i don't know a soul. just bought a '94 e320 coupe. joined the forum looking for some 17in. wheels and the rest is, as they say, "history". have a nice drive from socal. michael

[midasmike]

anyone comming from socal or any point south of santa cruz, up hiway 1 call me and we can cruzzz from santa cruz to af/2. its about 20 mi. from my house. i know the location exactly. phone is 831 438-7330, michael

[midasmike]

anyone comming from socal or any point south of santa cruz, up hiway 1 call me and we can cruzzz from santa cruz to af/2. its about 20 mi. from my house. i know the location exactly. phone is 831 438-7330, michael

[JRE320]

Originally posted by amg@May 13 2004, 03:45 PM
Cool now I can make it too!
What happen to you? :o :o ;)