[Shafto]

Has anyone gone to one of these? I would have thought to seen some talk about this seeing as it is this weekend.

if you have no idea, check it out, looks like there will be some high end machinery but if it is lame sauce then then might pass.

Luxury Supercar Weekend - September 7th & 8th 2013 - VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, BC (http://luxurysupercar.com)

[sonick]

Well the Huayra's gonna be there, so I'd say that's pretty high end.

[Kaolinite]

my GF wants to go just to meet Reiko (ex- housewives of Vancouver) @@

[Shafto]

Well the Huayra's gonna be there, so I'd say that's pretty high end.

oh no doubt it is going to be high end. I know nothing about it but surprised to see no thread so I am suspicious. :suspicious:

[Timpo]

I just don't like how those people lineup bunch of super expensive bone stock cars.

They need to customize them and show some enthusiasm.

[dhari]

I just don't like how those people lineup bunch of super expensive bone stock cars.

They need to customize them and show some enthusiasm.

There will be high-end modified cars at the show.

[Phil@rise]

I just don't like how those people lineup bunch of super expensive bone stock cars.

They need to customize them and show some enthusiasm.

Maybe there will be gt aarrrrrsss there

[xjc11]

Looking forward to the event, just hope it doesn't rain

[vo_hantu]

I've seen a Huayra in person in LA, it's pretty amazing.

Would really like to go this event, but $50 is too rich for my blood. Will wait for that Marcel Lech / Dylan King update instead !!

[604STIG]

$50/day.:rukidding:

[L-Dawg]

I've got a single ticket for Saturday if anyone wants it. Pm me.
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[yray]

:ohgodwhy: why did I google Frances Hui :facepalm:

[Marshall Placid]

Use the discount code FrancesHui in order to get a 25% discount off the ticket price when you buy tickets to the show online.

Or JETSETCREW for 50% off the VIP tickets (from $100 to $50).

Looks like a lot of high end cars + a few events within the show.

See you guys there!

[DGN23]

I've been every year and it's better every year. Get VIP tickets for sure.

[Shafto]

k good, see now that it looks like people do know about this, I think I am going to check it out!

[Harvey Specter]

I've seen a Huayra in person in LA, it's pretty amazing.

Would really like to go this event, but $50 is too rich for my blood. Will wait for that Marcel Lech / Dylan King update instead !!


A few ballers from Dubai & Abu Dhabi have been staying in LA since June so there's been a Huayra parked in front of the BH Four Seasons for the entire summer.

[AzNightmare]

Will wait for people to post pics to save $50 :troll:

[ineedNOS]

$50 and its a deal i can get 25%? Even though i can afford it, no thanks.

[LP700-4]

Gonna be there on Sunday!

Yes $50 is steep but where there hell else are you going to find a Veyron Vitesse and a 1 of 2 Huayra Carbon Edition.

[BoostedBB6]

Its a cool show if you like the high end stuff. I have been there with my pops shop before as they always have cars in the show.

The Pangani is the only thing worth seeing there this year tho....

[Soundy]

Wonder if that's where these guys are going? :troll:

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[Stiig]

Question to those who've been before.

Deciding whether I should pay for VIP or just get regular tickets.


Is the food/drinks any good? or what else can I get with VIP?

[Marshall Placid]

Question to those who've been before.

Deciding whether I should pay for VIP or just get regular tickets.


Is the food/drinks any good? or what else can I get with VIP?

$37.50 for regular (after promo)
or
$50 for VIP (after promo)

You have to decide if the complimentary drinks and food are worth the extra $12.50.

I think the drink is free-flowing, not limited to one or two, though I cannot vouch for this fact.

[Marshall Placid]

Wonder if that's where these guys are going? :troll:

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Maybe... cruising to Van Dusen, 11AM to 1PM Friday to get ready for tomorrow's show.

Would have been cool to actually witness a long line of supercars cruise slowly to the gardens; alas, work trumped that on a Friday.

I think the hypercars go earlier at 11-1 for the media preview/coverage.

[Manic!]

$37.50 for regular (after promo)
or
$50 for VIP (after promo)

You have to decide if the complimentary drinks and food are worth the extra $12.50.

I think the drink is free-flowing, not limited to one or two, though I cannot vouch for this fact.

Unlimited drinks? Time to assemble the drinking team. :5shots:

[Jgresch]

I think there was just drink tickets last year... Food was crap too. Generic noodle box, pick 1 of two boxes. I forget what the second day was... Maybe they stepped it up this year though.

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[v_tec]

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[Harvey Specter]

One of my friends got free VIP tickets from Lambo of Vancouver (he owns a lp640) and he has a spare ticket so I might go depending on the weather.

[Vale46Rossi]

One of my friends got free VIP tickets from Lambo of Vancouver (he owns a lp640) and he has a spare ticket so I might go depending on the weather.

All owners get 2x tickets to saturday and 2x VIP tickets to Sunday!

[Jgresch]

^ owners of cars in the show. Not just supercar pwners
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[Ronin]

I sat in the Huayra today. It's one of the unpainted carbon fiber...sorry, carbotanium versions. Fired it up and gave it a little pedal.

I'll have pictures later. I'll be there today as well. Someone at the RS meet won a pair of tickets.

[StylinRed]

If im awake i'll be there on sunday

should be sunny sunday too

[cressydrift]

Went to the show today and had an awesome time. I was a bit skeptical because it was the Luxary car show with a dress code but I ended up having a blast. I recommend all the people on the fence should go check it out. I used the promo code and got VIP tickets. Free beer, pizza, and sliders. Got to see the ZR auto booth in the VIP area. Just had a good time all in all.

Will be going next year as well.

[xjc11]

Here are some pics I took. Excuse my pootography



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[Ronin]

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I got my butt all up in them Huayra seats.

Moar:

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[Ronin]

Oh, there were other cars there too, I guess.

The F-Type is beautiful.

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This Veyron was supposed to be the centerpiece of the show last year but it didn't show up in time. This year, everyone was all over the Huayra and no one really cared about the Supersport.

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[Calbeee]

damn.. 50$ is step!

am i the only one that is not that into supercars??

[Ronin]

I give away a pair of tickets to this event every year so go to the RS Summer Meet and you could go for free...like I do. :D

And you can easily make up that $50 in alcohol!

[Vale46Rossi]

I give away a pair of tickets to this event every year so go to the RS Summer Meet and you could go for free...like I do. :D

And you can easily make up that $50 in alcohol!


Well, $50 doesn't get you the alcohol from the VIP ticket.

[Marshall Placid]

I chanced upon Ioulia from Housewives of Vancouver doing a video shoot.

Took some pics.

The photos don't do her justice.

She is a beauty.

She looked much better than the photos below I took:

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[elkayem]

Some of my pics

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[twitchyzero]

props to the Pagani owner for letting people getting in
is it from the US?

[Boostslut]

I could be wrong, but I thought this car was owned by Pagani.

[skyxx]

Car is owned by Pagani. One of the organizers was over down in the states and convinced Pagani to bring the car up to Vancouver.

[vexor]

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:fullofwin::fullofwin::fullofwin::fullofwin:

I'll have moar pictures later today (as I edit them) but I just had to share this first

[Gridlock]

I'm with Timpo.

Fuck....who would of thought you could say that and mean it :)

Not so much on the modding of supercars, but spending $50 to walk around and look at a bunch of shit that I can't afford to buy...I don't think so.

The Langley Cruise-In was on Saturday, where its a much more mellow experience, the entire city gets involved in putting on a good show and two important points:

1. It was FREE
2. It's a bunch of guys, much like us showing off cars that they built themselves on a realistic budget.

I'll be honest, I'm not into supercars...never have been. On the walls of my bedroom were posters of 32 hiboys and fat bodied fords, not lambo's. And I'm certainly not ragging on people that are into these cars, but spending $50 seems pretentious to look at pretentious.

[Ronin]

I'll say this about the event: it's marketed towards a rather affluent audience so $50-100 is the price range they're going for and two, there are some cars here that you'd be hard pressed to see in person otherwise. I think I've seen a Veyron one other time and Aventadors don't grow on trees...although there certainly were quite a few of them Saturday.

Sure, your cruise is free but I can look at Honda Civics anytime whether they have 18 turbos or not. I'm probably never going to sit in another Pagani.

[twitchyzero]

$50 includes food & drinks
it might be pretentious for those with minimal knowledge of cars and are just there because lambos look nice

i think the admission price (like $35?) is worth it just to be in the presence of the MC12 and Pagani...that said the italian car show during father's day is a nice alternative

[DEADBEA7]

From what I remember the Pagani is a factory car and is going on tour, it's headed to Toronto after today. The Pfaff Auto Group based in Toronto (Who also owns McLaren Vancouver) is the only dealer group in Canada authorized to sell the Huayra, and hopefully someone in Vancouver picks one up!



Here's some pics I took from Saturday

dat GT40 :sweetjesus:

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[StylinRed]

the classic supercars are where its at :fullofwin: for me anyway


$50 includes food & drinks
it might be pretentious for those with minimal knowledge of cars and are just there because lambos look nice

i think the admission price (like $35?) is worth it just to be in the presence of the MC12 and Pagani...that said the italian car show during father's day is a nice alternative

its $50 for admission $100 for VIP (50 with a coupon code) they raised it i believe from last year

[E-SPEC]

my GF wants to go just to meet Reiko (ex- housewives of Vancouver) @@

For what? She's good for nothing. She was boring on the show and probably is not much w/o a guy that has money. I would rather meet Snooki or Jwow, and i can't stand those famous for nothing whores! then again i'm not a girl.

[ExoticSupercars]

Here's a video featuring most of the cars on display at the show for those who couldn't attend:

Luxury Supercar Weekend 2013 - Huayra, Veyron, LFA, Attivo Aventador, F12, James Bond Aston... - YouTube

And here's a little more from the new local company "Attivo Designs"

Attivo Designs Lamborghini Aventador Project Inizio + Gallardo and Ferrari 458 Italia - YouTube

[westopher]

Is it like a charity thing, or does the money go to the organizers?

[E-SPEC]

Wtf is Timpo smoking? Stock he says?

[meme405]

Lol That Gallardo in the attivo video is posted in the hall of shame.

And for good reason.

[vexor]

As promised here is Part 1 of my visit to the show. It was a good show overall but I agree with some of you and I think that $50 is a bit steep. $20 at most is what the regular price ticket should be.

As for the star attraction (Pagani Huayra), this is the 3rd different Pagani that I've seen in my life with my own eyes and the details are amazing but it doesn't have the same presence as the Zonda did. In a field of supercars, the Huayra just looks bland.

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[Harvey Specter]

After all theses years the SLR still looks fresh amongst all the modern supercars.

[LP700-4]

Just got back from the show and wow the ZR Auto FXX and MC12 are absolutely insane.

So loud that it physically hurts you. Stay tuned for video of these cars revving.

[westopher]

After all theses years the SLR still looks fresh amongst all the modern supercars.
Funny, I thought the exact opposite. I've absolutely despised the looks of that car from the first time I saw it, and time has only made it worse. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though.
That carrera GT is a little more my flavour.

[MindBomber]

Funny, I thought the exact opposite. I've absolutely despised the looks of that car from the first time I saw it, and time has only made it worse. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though.
That carrera GT is a little more my flavour.

You're among the majority. Let's not forget, the SLR was a spectacular failure. Mercedes-McLaren ceased production early and had trouble unloading the units they'd already produced.

[Marshall Placid]

From what I remember the Pagani is a factory car and is going on tour, it's headed to Toronto after today. The Pfaff Auto Group based in Toronto (Who also owns McLaren Vancouver) is the only dealer group in Canada authorized to sell the Huayra, and hopefully someone in Vancouver picks one up!



Confirmed about Pfaff.

Wilson Ng (formerly sales manager of Audi of Richmond when I first met him) from Pfaff did an interview on the Pagani in the show in the media preview.

[DEADBEA7]

Confirmed about Pfaff.

Wilson Ng (formerly sales manager of Audi of Richmond when I first met him) from Pfaff did an interview on the Pagani in the show in the media preview.

He also put on a rev show for the camera of that housewive lady using the orange MP4 spider :devil:

btw, any chance you parked beside those two white 911's and the RS2? I recall seeing a red RS5 entering the lot around the same time I took a photo of the 3 lol

[AzNightmare]

The only issue I have with the SLR is that it's unproportionally long.
Maybe if it had a smaller engine, it would have looked nicer.
The vents on the fender didn't make it look appealing either.

The styling of it otherwise is pretty good.

[Gridlock]

Question:

Is Attivo another peel 'n stick vinyl company?

Follow up question:

If yes, do we NEED another peel 'n stick vinyl company?

[westopher]

Well theres not enough car modding companies to cater to every rich person with awful taste fast enough, so I guess technically, yes we do. Don't forget though, they will pick out a set of wheels for you and charge you double what you could have ordered them for as well.

[meme405]

Well theres not enough car modding companies to cater to every rich person with awful taste fast enough, so I guess technically, yes we do. Don't forget though, they will pick out a set of wheels for you and charge you double what you could have ordered them for as well.

Yeah MM-Designs only nails the Rich C-Lai demographic, there is other rich people who want gaudy looking cars too...

[LP700-4]

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[Marshall Placid]

He also put on a rev show for the camera of that housewive lady using the orange MP4 spider :devil:

btw, any chance you parked beside those two white 911's and the RS2? I recall seeing a red RS5 entering the lot around the same time I took a photo of the 3 lol

Yes, the blue RS2 Avant looked HOT! :whistle:

The 2 911's had the "997 ###" plates.

Saw a black/dark gray (I think) from 20 spots away 3 series BMW come out of that 4th spot, head first... and I was like WOOHOO while praying it was not a reserved spot, since it was so close to the entrance).

And, near that RS2 Avant was icing on the cake.

I was lucky enough to park right beside the right-side white 911, after waiting 10 minutes for ANY spot. :woot2:

[westopher]

I saw that RS2 in person parked at CG motorsports in the showroom, along with a 190e evo 2. So much old school cool.

[Vale46Rossi]

I saw that RS2 in person parked at CG motorsports in the showroom, along with a 190e evo 2. So much old school cool.


The 190e 16v in cg's showroom is soooo damn sick.

[kwy]

Was that RS2 at the RS spring meet? I think I recall seeing it there.

[Ronin]

LOL why does everyone have to hate on rich people and how they spend their money? :lol

[westopher]

When something looks awful and you call it awful, its not "hating." Awful just an adjective. I'm not jealous nor do I hate the 458 in town with beautiful HRE wheels, but I do hate the ones that look like homer simpson shot them with a make up gun full of vinyl graphics. It has nothing to do with money and everything to do with looking like shit.

[trollguy]

Money can't buy taste.

[vexor]

You guys didn't have to wait long, here's part 2 of my coverage. Hope you guys and gals like the pics and please visit my website :)

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[Matsuda]

that orange Ford GT....:ahwow:

[Marshall Placid]

Is it like a charity thing, or does the money go to the organizers?

Goes to the organizers.

Over "3,000" attended last year in 2012:
Luxury Supercar Weekend Archives - Income Property, Real Estate Investment in Canada (http://www.viproperties.com/tag/luxury-supercar-weekend)

They did a charity drive for people who wanted to donate, but the tickets go directly to the organizers.

Interesting to see how well this year's show did.


Rough Estimates ONLY below:
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Lets just say 5,000 came this time, up from 3,000 last year.

5,000 x $50 per ticket (not counting VIP and promo codes):
=
$250,000 from ticket sales

Sponsors?
There were around 52+ sponsors.
Not sure how much it cost to sponsor...
Lets just say $3,000 per sponsor on average.
$156,000 from sponsors

$406,000 total in revenue streams
----------------
1-Cost for catering and alcohol for VIP section:
Probably $35,000 to $50,000.
2-Event Staff of 30 paid + volunteers
$600 for 2 days x 30 = $18,000
3-Van Dusen Garden Rent for 2 days for the Garden
$12,000 per day at least x 2 = $24,000
4-Signs, tents, lighting equipment, technical/engineering crew
$25,000

Total cost: $117,000
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$406,000 - $117,000 = $289,000 profit.

This varies depending on how much the sponsors paid, and this is dependent on what tier the sponsors are (the largest to the smallest).

What do you guys think?

[StylinRed]

+
advertising
insurance
cleanup
transportation
free tickets (lots were given out)
misc fees (legal etc)
yadda yadda

[westopher]

Goes to the organizers.

Over "3,000" attended last year in 2012:
Luxury Supercar Weekend Archives - Income Property, Real Estate Investment in Canada (http://www.viproperties.com/tag/luxury-supercar-weekend)

They did a charity drive for people who wanted to donate, but the tickets go directly to the organizers.

Interesting to see how well this year's show did.


Rough Estimates ONLY below:
----------------
Lets just say 5,000 came this time, up from 3,000 last year.

5,000 x $50 per ticket (not counting VIP and promo codes):
=
$250,000 from ticket sales

Sponsors?
There were around 52+ sponsors.
Not sure how much it cost to sponsor...
Lets just say $3,000 per sponsor on average.
$156,000 from sponsors

$406,000 total in revenue streams
----------------
1-Cost for catering and alcohol for VIP section:
Probably $35,000 to $50,000.
2-Event Staff of 30 paid + volunteers
$600 for 2 days x 30 = $18,000
3-Van Dusen Garden Rent for 2 days for the Garden
$12,000 per day at least x 2 = $24,000
4-Signs, tents, lighting equipment, technical/engineering crew
$25,000

Total cost: $117,000
-----------------

$406,000 - $117,000 = $289,000 profit.

This varies depending on how much the sponsors paid, and this is dependent on what tier the sponsors are (the largest to the smallest).

What do you guys think?


Thanks for clarifying. I'd have no problem spending 50 bucks for a charity car show, but its kind of an insulting ticket price if its just making someone wealthy. I know money makes the world go round and all, but its just really steep for somewhere I may spend maximum an hour, and see (other than the obvious 2 examples) as nice of cars at any of the other shows/meets in vancouver, or on a weekly basis around burrard.

[Jgresch]

All the equipment and set up was much more than 25k. Advertising and promo and insurance is huge too... As for sponsorship costs... I dunno how much the little guys were paying, but our booth last few years was about 6x your estimate... Couldn't even imagine what Benz paid for title.
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[Marshall Placid]

All the equipment and set up was much more than 25k. Advertising and promo and insurance is huge too... As for sponsorship costs... I dunno how much the little guys were paying, but our booth last few years was about 6x your estimate... Couldn't even imagine what Benz paid for title.
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Interesting.

So, the expenses were higher, but the sponsorship costs were higher as well.

[!SG]

money was made

but money was spent. i hate to see the number for the insurance. for the our inexpensive meet, to cover property damage, all the attendies, a 3mil liability policy was needed.

for this event, i could imagine that number easily being 100 times that.

either way, you cant knock down the show. it is catered to a different crowd. the $$$ made from attendies is minimal to the revenue made from sponsors. you want to be associated with high end elite, then you will need to pay to advertise, and be a part of the event. if i had a modded super car, or ran a shop that catered to super cars, id probably would be in the show too, these are the clientele you would want.

loved the idea of the trophy's w/ a bottle.

lets be realistic if you really thought this show was for charity, it was a "fund" raiser.

[dared3vil0]

Ehhh... For $50 going to organizers for an ~hour? Not worth it to me. If it was ~20 to organizer, or all $50 to charity i would of went.

[StylinRed]

Ehhh... For $50 going to organizers for an ~hour? Not worth it to me. If it was ~20 to organizer, or all $50 to charity i would of went.

they're not high class enough to throw a party/show in the name of charity like elsewhere (where the majority or all of entrance fees goes to pay for organizing the event anyway ;))

the fee isn't high anyway imo and it keeps the event from being packed to death with people to the point it becomes uncomfortable to attend, i wouldn't mind if they tacked on another $50-$100 (general/vip) and gave a portion to charity and thereby also keeping attendance a little lower


its like the Pebble Beach show tickets are much much higher, granted there are way more :sweetjesus: cars and charities and scholarship programmes play a big part
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/

Or the most awesome event in Lake Como Italy they have "public attendance days" where entry is free for people but the other days cost ($15 realistic price and you know the show is for the love of cars) they should consider something like that here actually; the real fees are tacked onto those who wish to enter the show with their cars and join in some special events for participants

http://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/en/public-day-tickets.php

[Gridlock]

I don't begrudge anyone for banking a profit off this thing. As long as any connection with charity isn't implied, then you are good to go. People should feel free to put a product out there, and if people buy it, you are good.

At most, let's call them normal car shows, its the participants that pay to attend, and the public attends for free.

A few things about car shows. This was my father's thing with his car, so I've been to my fair share. No one respects your car and its a free for all for anyone in the park. On the flip side, you meet a diverse group of people, if by diverse, you mean middle aged over weight white guys.

A show like this, I would assume that the cars participate for free to be able to have as many cars as possible....and a wide variety.

As i said, I've been to a shit load of shows, both on west coast and east coast, and I've been to a few of the fairly large shows in the states. There was one outside Boston that I think was the best organized show hat had been put on. They had burnouts in the middle of town...show sponsored at that, where you have track only drag cars being directed down main street by the police to participate in the burnouts.

We have a LONG way to go to get to a truly spectacular car show in the Vancouver area.

[RecklessNS]

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[Stiig]

The amount of hot girls (mainly asian) at this event :sweetjesus:
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[v_tec]

The amount of hot girls (mainly asian) at this event :sweetjesus:
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"Hot".... :rukidding:

[LP700-4]

Pt.1
Luxury Supercar Weekend 2013 Revs - EPIC SOUNDS, Huayra Carbon, FXX, MC12 Corsa, etc... - YouTube

Pt.2 - When these cars revved it hurt my ears.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAE0Kso-Y9U

[european]

Luxury Supercar Weekend 2013 - YouTube

Meh, I made a pretty boring video and my camera operation is super horrible.
I just walked around with my glidecam so nothing fancy.

[Swonz]

Anyone know what wheels are on the RWB 993?

[ScratchedMy991]

Being quite a car fanatic, I was excited to attend this year's how, as I had never heard of such an event. My favorite section was the small one displaying a few cars from some sort of supercar club composed of mostly rich Manland Chinese drivers, who stood around being loud and douchey as they admired their own cars.

I suppose the $50 entrance fee was worth a first-time admission. It was kinda like Vegas for me - worth a one-time visit, but no more.

[Marshall Placid]

Being quite a car fanatic, I was excited to attend this year's how, as I had never heard of such an event. My favorite section was the small one displaying a few cars from some sort of supercar club composed of mostly rich Manland Chinese drivers, who stood around being loud and douchey as they admired their own cars.

I suppose the $50 entrance fee was worth a first-time admission. It was kinda like Vegas for me - worth a one-time visit, but no more.

The $50 was worth it, with the promo price ($37.50).

On another note:
I can attest to what you said about the small display where there were 3 or 4 supercars with a group of 5 or 6 teenagers (really, teenagers) standing around talking and making loud noises.

Now, I won't comment on their ethnicity.

I will comment on their cars.

Their cars were stock.

If they were modified in ANY way, they were not noticeable.

Compared to other modified supercars in the vicinity, their cars were plain Jane boring.

Maybe that was why nobody bothered looking?

Anyway, this was at the farthest corner of the show.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, walked to their cars to look or admire the cars.

Until.... they started revving one of their cars and it was very, very loud.

Everybody then proceeded to move towards the noise, while I proceeded to move away, because it was very loud.

I think this was what ScratchedMy99 is talking about.

To say the least, it was... awkward and weird even going close to that small display.

[ScratchedMy991]

The $50 was worth it, with the promo price ($37.50).

On another note:
I can attest to what you said about the small display where there were 3 or 4 supercars with a group of 5 or 6 teenagers (really, teenagers) standing around talking and making loud noises.

Now, I won't comment on their ethnicity.

I will comment on their cars.

Their cars were stock.

If they were modified in ANY way, they were not noticeable.

Compared to other modified supercars in the vicinity, their cars were plain Jane boring.

Maybe that was why nobody bothered looking?

Anyway, this was at the farthest corner of the show.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, walked to their cars to look or admire the cars.

Until.... they started revving one of their cars and it was very, very loud.

Everybody then proceeded to move towards the noise, while I proceeded to move away, because it was very loud.

I think this was what ScratchedMy99 is talking about.

To say the least, it was... awkward and weird even going close to that small display.
I believe there was at least one modification on the cars: the Lamborghini in that display had some custom artwork done to its front lip spoiler. I believe it was the names of the owner and his girlfriend/wife. The artwork itself was well done, but as an overall package only the wordy gaudy comes to mind.

[Jgresch]

lolllll ^ the purple "SD" aventador

[TatsuyaKataoka]

The $50 was worth it, with the promo price ($37.50).

On another note:
I can attest to what you said about the small display where there were 3 or 4 supercars with a group of 5 or 6 teenagers (really, teenagers) standing around talking and making loud noises.

Now, I won't comment on their ethnicity.

I will comment on their cars.

Their cars were stock.

If they were modified in ANY way, they were not noticeable.

Compared to other modified supercars in the vicinity, their cars were plain Jane boring.

Maybe that was why nobody bothered looking?

Anyway, this was at the farthest corner of the show.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, walked to their cars to look or admire the cars.

Until.... they started revving one of their cars and it was very, very loud.

Everybody then proceeded to move towards the noise, while I proceeded to move away, because it was very loud.

I think this was what ScratchedMy99 is talking about.

To say the least, it was... awkward and weird even going close to that small display.

Ugh, their kind shouldn't be welcome at LSW. Maybe Highway 99 near White Rock is more their scene.

Mao is spinning in his grave...

[wycked]

Anyone going this weekend for the 2014 edition? Any coupon codes?

[xjc11]

Anyone going this weekend for the 2014 edition? Any coupon codes?

Wanting to go, looking forward to see the P1.
I got a coupon code 25% off tickets, too bad last years promotion codes expired for the 50% of VIP tickets. Anybody got 50% offs?:ilied:


Promotion Code:

BCAAwest

[Marshall Placid]

Wanting to go, looking forward to see the P1.
I got a coupon code 25% off tickets, too bad last years promotion codes expired for the 50% of VIP tickets. Anybody got 50% offs?:ilied:


Promotion Code:

BCAAwest

Only 25% off for Audi Club Western Canada members who might actually have a tent set up as an exhibitor.

Got 2 VIP tickets though from Diamond Rally so I'm definitely pumped.

See you there.

[StylinRed]

thanks for reminding me almost forgot this was going on!

[Ronin]

I will be there so say hi if you see me!

[saucywoman]

Only 25% off for Audi Club Western Canada members who might actually have a tent set up as an exhibitor

See you there.

Wait, who are you? Did I meet you? Lol

[Euro7r]

Went last year due to free tickets hook up. No hook up this year, debating if it's worth paying $37.50 even with 25% promo code lol. Tempted :pokerface:

[Marshall Placid]

Wait, who are you? Did I meet you? Lol

Yup, we met at the Spring Meet.

The club was offered a spot at the upcoming show, BUT it's in "pending status" due to the lack of Audi volunteers (cars and drivers).

Lexus and BMW had good representation last year, so...

Anyway, fingers crossed.

[wycked]

Looks like good weather this weekend

[Shark Tank]

Did anyone see the picture of the girl in the province newspaper? They did a short column of the event and the model was smoking hot.

I'll see if I can scan find her. Well worth it, trust me :jizz:

[TheMatty]

European and I will be doing the usual video and photos (mostly artsy photos on my part)

[Euro7r]

Wanting to go, looking forward to see the P1.
I got a coupon code 25% off tickets, too bad last years promotion codes expired for the 50% of VIP tickets. Anybody got 50% offs?:ilied:


Promotion Code:

BCAAwest

Would they check for BCAA membership at the gate if we use this promo?

[Marshall Placid]

Would they check for BCAA membership at the gate if we use this promo?

From last year, they didn't check anything.

As long as you have a ticket, they let you walk in.

[R. Mutt]

Went last year due to free tickets hook up. No hook up this year, debating if it's worth paying $37.50 even with 25% promo code lol. Tempted :pokerface:

Yup, same here - got in free VIP last year c/o a friend otherwise I wouldn't have bothered. There were some decent looking gold diggers too. If I get a hook up I'll be tempted to pretend I own an exotic and see what happens for shits'n'giggles :dizzy:

[saucywoman]

Yup, we met at the Spring Meet.

The club was offered a spot at the upcoming show, BUT it's in "pending status" due to the lack of Audi volunteers (cars and drivers).

Lexus and BMW had good representation last year, so...

Anyway, fingers crossed.

Sorry I only remember Troy, and that's only cause he added me to Facebook and I've seen him once since lol
If you see me this weekend come say hi again

[murd0c]

I would love to go to this but I have no one to go with :alone:

[saucywoman]

^^ me neither but until my current change of events, if I could get a ticket I was planning to still go. I'm not going to let being alone ruin my chance and checking out a lot of beauties and multiple cargasms :p

[boostfever]

saw all the major cars (Enzo and Pagani) at Sutton tonight. no point in dumping $50 :fuckthatshit:

[pb.kidz]

I'll be working the even tomorrow

[StylinRed]

I would love to go to this but I have no one to go with :alone:

^^ me neither but until my current change of events, if I could get a ticket I was planning to still go. I'm not going to let being alone ruin my chance and checking out a lot of beauties and multiple cargasms :p

you guys should make it a date then :)

[saucywoman]

you guys should make it a date then :)

I'm helping out at the event and have my arm candy arranged for the weekend lol
I'd say come say hi but I guess we've never met lol

[racerman88]

Spied this being unloaded this morning.
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[european]

Should be neat. More videos.

[Ronin]

ohhhhh god I just touched the P1. :sweetjesus: I couldn't believe I was all alone with it for almost 15 minutes. Most of these media people don't know what it is.

The Huayra makes a better sound though.

[StylinRed]

I'm helping out at the event and have my arm candy arranged for the weekend lol

ah i see ;)

I'd say come say hi but I guess we've never met lol
you and i? or he and you? oO

we met like decades ago :P

[saucywoman]

I meant murdoc :p

Oh man I don't remember you :( enlighten me please and come say hi tomorrow lol

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

Editing the title to keep all LSW stuff in one thread.

Or should we start a new thread for '14? I don't think that's necessary.

[saucywoman]

I really don't like the gold

[Ronin]

Well, if you're driving a 900+HP 250MPH hypercar, you're not going to subtlety...

...

...I was considering bronze wheels for my car...

[bossha]

Drove up with the v8 F-TYPE for the event..


Thought I was the shit.

Pulled in to park,

I was wrong.

:heckno:

[LP700-4]

I think the 3 pc design on the wheels ruin it. Exposed rivets on a car like the P1 really :seriously:"

[Marshall Placid]

I really don't like the gold

I think the 3 pc design on the wheels ruin it. Exposed rivets on a car like the P1 really :seriously:"

My thoughts as well.

Still, the P1 looks amazing in the photo (sans wheels), and I'm sure it will look even better face to face (ATB anyone?).

[RecklessNS]

Will be out there for Sunday! Flying solo so hopefully meet some new faces while I'm down there. Also put some faces to usernames. I'll be sporting some bright pink shorts to go with that chicken nugget brown tan that i've been trying to achieve this summer.

will be snapping some photos so feel free to come up and say hi!

[european]

Editing the title to keep all LSW stuff in one thread.

Or should we start a new thread for '14? I don't think that's necessary.

I think a new thread is alright. We have new threads for content from all RS events along with other related get togethers. Keeping it separated by years is some what organized I guess. You're choice though. I'll post my photos and videos in the corresponding thread after the event. This weekend is going to wear me out for sure.

[DGN23]

I really don't like the gold

Agreed. To each their own but I look at those wheels and I think, thats basically a car wearing ed hardy. Also bright look at me wheels are kind of yesterdays trend aren't they?

[Ronin]

I think a new thread is alright. We have new threads for content from all RS events along with other related get togethers. Keeping it separated by years is some what organized I guess. You're choice though. I'll post my photos and videos in the corresponding thread after the event. This weekend is going to wear me out for sure.

New thread it is!

[Hondaracer]

i actually dont mind the P1's rims as much as most did in the spotted thread, however yea the rivets look like shit..

i have a big hate on for rivets with my dads 993 3 peice twist rims, some people love em, some hate em, i cant stand the look.

[saucywoman]

Agreed. To each their own but I look at those wheels and I think, thats basically a car wearing ed hardy. Also bright look at me wheels are kind of yesterdays trend aren't they?

Absolutely! Everyone has their own tastes. I personally don't like the colour but it's not my car and maybe the owner loves it. :)