RKC Weekly meets - Page 2

99gsxjoel · 05-01-2012

Well I will put my $.02 in and not care what others say about this after.

Yes it does take a dollar to get your car into the meet... Do I agree with it 100%, No but it does go for a good cause. It does take time and money to run something that large. Just an example when was the last time you went to a hardware store and bought 300 feet of extension cord. it isn't cheap, or a generator to power the little light that is there.

As for racing. No there isn't any racing that goes on around the meet for one reason, and one reason only if it gets busted it will go back to the meet and shut it down. Then there would be no meet at all.

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Originally Posted by GTMitsu

Last I went, all they were all a bunch of collar popping flatbill Monster hat wearing douchbags.

Seems like a good reason to charge a buck. maybe weed out some of the garbage. Oh and thanks for classifying me as a "collar popping flatbill Monster hat wearing douch bags"

lol

But yeah I have been with the RKC crew for 5 years now back when the meets where out in maple grove, and it isn't the same. Some for the good, and some for the not so good.

GTMitsu · 05-11-2012

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Originally Posted by 99gsxjoel

Well I will put my $.02 in and not care what others say about this after.

Yes it does take a dollar to get your car into the meet... Do I agree with it 100%, No but it does go for a good cause. It does take time and money to run something that large. Just an example when was the last time you went to a hardware store and bought 300 feet of extension cord. it isn't cheap, or a generator to power the little light that is there.

As for racing. No there isn't any racing that goes on around the meet for one reason, and one reason only if it gets busted it will go back to the meet and shut it down. Then there would be no meet at all.

Seems like a good reason to charge a buck. maybe weed out some of the garbage. Oh and thanks for classifying me as a "collar popping flatbill Monster hat wearing douch bags"

lol

But yeah I have been with the RKC crew for 5 years now back when the meets where out in maple grove, and it isn't the same. Some for the good, and some for the not so good.

Don't get me wrong, bud. Your GSX is one of the few cars their that I like to look at. Plus, you seem to be a decent guy. I'm just pointing out the fact that 2/3 of the people in attendance were flat billed douche-tards. This was also back when the meets were held out at MAP. They are too clicky, and my friends and I did NOT feel welcome.

Hell, my friend who drives a Lumina was told he couldn't park in the show lot. He has a 3.4 top end swap, exhaust and intake, LTZ interior, and a Monte Body swap. He has put a lot of work into his car, and to be told he can't park in the meet lot was bullshit because the dude running the gate didn't think a "base" Lumina was worthy of the RKC throne.

Again, I'm not too up to date on the politics of RKC, they might have changed. They might be more open to letting specific cars in the lot, IDK. But the way we were treated was bullshit. Heck, convince me that Troy and the gang have changed, and I might make an appearance.

blackawdtsi · 05-11-2012

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Originally Posted by GTMitsu

Don't get me wrong, bud. Your GSX is one of the few cars their that I like to look at. Plus, you seem to be a decent guy. I'm just pointing out the fact that 2/3 of the people in attendance were flat billed douche-tards. This was also back when the meets were held out at MAP. They are too clicky, and my friends and I did NOT feel welcome.

Hell, my friend who drives a Lumina was told he couldn't park in the show lot. He has a 3.4 top end swap, exhaust and intake, LTZ interior, and a Monte Body swap. He has put a lot of work into his car, and to be told he can't park in the meet lot was bullshit because the dude running the gate didn't think a "base" Lumina was worthy of the RKC throne.

Again, I'm not too up to date on the politics of RKC, they might have changed. They might be more open to letting specific cars in the lot, IDK. But the way we were treated was bullshit. Heck, convince me that Troy and the gang have changed, and I might make an appearance.

You're mad that a Lumina wasn't let into a meet?

In no way will I ever defend RK but that's ridiculous. Who cares if it's a base model, LTZ, or even had a 350 in it. If it's not tubbed out and has something with power, it's still just a Lumina. Kinda like a Neon is a Neon if it's not an SRT4.... But even those are still junky Neons.

If you're that mad over a Lumina, I wonder how you'd feel if the regional leader tried racing you, crashed into you and sent you and your fiance into the wall.

slammedndirty · 05-11-2012

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Originally Posted by GTMitsu

If you're taking money, you're not a volunteer. RKC has become such a joke over the past two summers. Last I went, all they were all a bunch of collar popping flatbill Monster hat wearing douchbags. Then I heard they weren't allowing some cars in because they were project cars and didn't have a shiny paintjob. For a "club" interested in all makes and models, they sure know how to make you feel inadequate. I'm all for a free meet across the street. Bet $5 they send someone over and invite us to their meet.

they let a cougar in that had a fart can sticking out way past the bumper... but my jetta was not allowed because of the front valance was missing......

mike55112 · 05-11-2012

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Originally Posted by GTMitsu

If you're taking money, you're not a volunteer. RKC has become such a joke over the past two summers. Last I went, all they were all a bunch of collar popping flatbill Monster hat wearing douchbags. Then I heard they weren't allowing some cars in because they were project cars and didn't have a shiny paintjob. For a "club" interested in all makes and models, they sure know how to make you feel inadequate. I'm all for a free meet across the street. Bet $5 they send someone over and invite us to their meet.

RKC has always been a joke.

turbotalon1g · 05-11-2012

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Originally Posted by GTMitsu

If RKC is a club that welcomes any car, no matter make or model into their "eclub", why does it matter if he drives a Lumina or a Lambo. If he had tried getting into cars and coffee and got declined, nbd...but they claim to be about "uniting imports and domestic against rice" so what difference does it make? He's a mature, smart, educated guy. He likes his Luminas, lol.

There is nothing mature, smart or educated about liking a lumina.

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Originally Posted by CornFed2.4

Were you at least sitting in it? Letting Ginger in was probably a mistake though, nothing but trouble.

LOL

Be careful around them gingers!

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Originally Posted by mike55112

RKC has always been a joke.

He is only saying that because he didn't get in, and probably why he is upset.

ylimert01 · 05-01-2012

I went to wagners last night! god I missed there food, then drove by the meet and waved on my way out, I wont be attending them because all I hear is how much they suck, and I can go to the wed sonic meet for free and see pretty much the same cars. I would be up for a Monday meet at wagners but keep in mind its also classic car night so its filled with old people.

89_Colt_GT · 05-01-2012

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Originally Posted by ylimert01

I went to wagners last night! god I missed there food, then drove by the meet and waved on my way out, I wont be attending them because all I hear is how much they suck, and I can go to the wed sonic meet for free and see pretty much the same cars. I would be up for a Monday meet at wagners but keep in mind its also classic car night so its filled with old people.

Whatre you driving now-a-days?

ylimert01 · 05-02-2012

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Originally Posted by 89_Colt_GT

Whatre you driving now-a-days?

driving a 2006 legacy gt limited and a 1996 subaru impreza rallyx car.

**Halon** · 05-01-2012

I'd totally be down for meeting at Wagners on Mondays

Next week?

A//// Guy · 05-01-2012

Haha that sounds good to me!

turbotalon1g · 05-01-2012

I'm working nights next week, oh wait not next monday!!

Joel, sorry but 90% of that crowd isn't worth anything but racing and even then its only about 20% of those have cars that are worth racing.

C3L1CA · 05-01-2012

You guys just need to get bikes. They didn't ask me and Paul for any monies and I had $1 in pennies and coupons for a buffet

There was a pretty sweet viper there and a couple other nice cars but a lot of rice was at a ricekiller meet.

**Tachyon** · 05-01-2012

Ugg I don't know if I am just getting old or what, but car meets no longer excite me. It's all the same old, "what are your mods" chit-chat that we've all been though a few hundred times. I want to race. I want to hang out with people that are on the track and have drive and commitment. People who use telemetry data, tuning, and team experiences with collective knowledge to share their passion though achievement.

I go to these meets, any meet, and it just is not enough any more. I know any worthwhile endeavor begins with passion. But if you already have the passion, throw your hat in the ring and work towards greater goals than throwing a bunch of parts at a car that is little more than a conversational piece at a social club.

**Halon** · 05-01-2012

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Originally Posted by Tachyon

Ugg I don't know if I am just getting old or what, but car meets no longer excite met. It's all the same old, "what are your mods" chit-chat that we've all been though a few hundred times. I want to race. I want to hang out with people that are on the track and have drive and commitment. People who use telemetry data, tuning, and team experiences with collective knowledge to share their passion though achievement.

I go to these meets, any meet, and it just is not enough any more. I know any worthwhile endeavor begins with passion. But if you allready have to passion, throw your hat in the ring and work towards greater goals than throwing a bunch of parts at a car that is little more than a conversational piece at a social club.

Completely agree. That's why I enjoy our meets which are usually just friends hanging out over some food and beverages, not pure just standing around staring at cars. That gets real boring real fast.

A//// Guy · 05-01-2012

Same here, thats why we usually get a few people together and just go grab a beer and food and talk about other stuff too. 100% car talk is 200% boring.