Wish list at car shows ?
14-12-2016, 10:08 AM
#1
Wish list at car shows ?
Serious question guys,
We are a ford forum after all but no matter what ford show it is or what club your with what would you guys like to see brought back or brought in for 2017> re shows & events ?
what would attract you guys back to attending a event ?
for me personally I would like to see those that have spent time and money making their cars go faster show us rather than read it in mag so definate things like 0-60 like we used to see at ford fair or even a gymkhana style timed course with prizes, things like concours happen at most shows and have their own core of supporters but there must be more ideas out there,
I have been asked by someone well connected in the ford scene here in the uk to seek your honest sensible input, so feel free to post below as we all know about the negatives at car events
but what about some positives you want to see 
and I will pass on your input to them.
We are a ford forum after all but no matter what ford show it is or what club your with what would you guys like to see brought back or brought in for 2017> re shows & events ?
what would attract you guys back to attending a event ?
for me personally I would like to see those that have spent time and money making their cars go faster show us rather than read it in mag so definate things like 0-60 like we used to see at ford fair or even a gymkhana style timed course with prizes, things like concours happen at most shows and have their own core of supporters but there must be more ideas out there,
I have been asked by someone well connected in the ford scene here in the uk to seek your honest sensible input, so feel free to post below as we all know about the negatives at car events
but what about some positives you want to see and I will pass on your input to them.
14-12-2016, 11:43 AM
#2
i like to see custom parts/fabrication on cars, looking at the same car over and over with different paint schemes is a little boring for a show (or the same paint - electric orange and panther black owners club stands are a no-go area for me 
). I'm not sure this can be solved by the event organisers though, it just seems to be the way the whole scene has gone.
I'd like to see the return of a 0-60 at ford fair as it was always good to sit and watch for a few mins. i've not been to the pod for a while, but something other than the drag strip such as drifting or as you suggest a gymkhana type of thing would be good.
More trade stands and autojumble would be great. What would also be good from the traders would be actual show deals, rather than bumping up the prices and pretending that it's cheaper than buying it from their website.
). I'm not sure this can be solved by the event organisers though, it just seems to be the way the whole scene has gone.I'd like to see the return of a 0-60 at ford fair as it was always good to sit and watch for a few mins. i've not been to the pod for a while, but something other than the drag strip such as drifting or as you suggest a gymkhana type of thing would be good.
More trade stands and autojumble would be great. What would also be good from the traders would be actual show deals, rather than bumping up the prices and pretending that it's cheaper than buying it from their website.
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14-12-2016, 12:06 PM
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I'll do bullet points to make it easy to read
1. Variety in cars, doesnt have to be big money stuff, just a lot of different and interesting stuff.
2. A reasonable entry fee
3. Some action/entertainment, like a 0-60 sprints (they used to be brilliant at ford fair) and demos, be it drifting, time attack or maybe former works touring or rally cars doing demos
4. A good auto jumble is a real nice bonus, not overly fussed on trade stands but do like a look round a good auto jumble.
5. A friendly and laid back atmosphere is nice too, some shows seem to have it whilst others don't for some strange reason, a hard one to explain but you do notice
6. Food wise I'm a coeliac anyway so most of the food isn't suitable for me anyway so I always take my own, and the food on sale is going to be expensive so I budget for it so its not a deal breaker for me
If a show has all things I've listed I'm very interested.
1. Variety in cars, doesnt have to be big money stuff, just a lot of different and interesting stuff.
2. A reasonable entry fee
3. Some action/entertainment, like a 0-60 sprints (they used to be brilliant at ford fair) and demos, be it drifting, time attack or maybe former works touring or rally cars doing demos
4. A good auto jumble is a real nice bonus, not overly fussed on trade stands but do like a look round a good auto jumble.
5. A friendly and laid back atmosphere is nice too, some shows seem to have it whilst others don't for some strange reason, a hard one to explain but you do notice
6. Food wise I'm a coeliac anyway so most of the food isn't suitable for me anyway so I always take my own, and the food on sale is going to be expensive so I budget for it so its not a deal breaker for me
If a show has all things I've listed I'm very interested.
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14-12-2016, 12:35 PM
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I find most shows of late a massive anti climax, they used to be great. I actually prefer the drive there and back rather than the actual shows.
Ford Fair for instance, i booked two track sessions and after all the prep work before hand my first session was red flagged after two laps because some idiot can't drive (session ended) it is so frustrating! Far better with an open pit lane, that way if someone does mess up at least you know you can still get some track action once he's been rescued.
And why do they only let us use the National circuit? it really is crap, far too short to appreciate such a prestigious track.
Where have all the Cosworths gone too? There are less and less to see every year. I'm sick of seeing 2000 x focus ST's and fiesta's which are pretty much identical except some people have put different stickers on or different coloured wheels.
Don't get me started on the owners clubs. Why the f*** would you want to be part of the Panther Black ST club?! Or the Electric Orange ST Club? An entire club with identical coloured cars, I just walk pass them at the shows and laugh, I think it's totally stupid. What a waste of space. Space could be used for lots other ideas.
And there was far to much crap sent to me from the organisers at last years Ford fair to get out on tack. A label for the right hand side of the car, one for the left, one for the windscreen oh and a dangling label for the rear view mirror and wrist bands! And this was per session! So had two lots of all this. And instead of sending all this in the post they send it all on an email and we are expected to print them all out then cut them out, really couldn't be arsed with it all. Keep it simple!! I highly doubt all of it is required or used anyway.
F*** it, don't think I'll bother next year!
Ford Fair for instance, i booked two track sessions and after all the prep work before hand my first session was red flagged after two laps because some idiot can't drive (session ended) it is so frustrating! Far better with an open pit lane, that way if someone does mess up at least you know you can still get some track action once he's been rescued.
And why do they only let us use the National circuit? it really is crap, far too short to appreciate such a prestigious track.
Where have all the Cosworths gone too? There are less and less to see every year. I'm sick of seeing 2000 x focus ST's and fiesta's which are pretty much identical except some people have put different stickers on or different coloured wheels.
Don't get me started on the owners clubs. Why the f*** would you want to be part of the Panther Black ST club?! Or the Electric Orange ST Club? An entire club with identical coloured cars, I just walk pass them at the shows and laugh, I think it's totally stupid. What a waste of space. Space could be used for lots other ideas.
And there was far to much crap sent to me from the organisers at last years Ford fair to get out on tack. A label for the right hand side of the car, one for the left, one for the windscreen oh and a dangling label for the rear view mirror and wrist bands! And this was per session! So had two lots of all this. And instead of sending all this in the post they send it all on an email and we are expected to print them all out then cut them out, really couldn't be arsed with it all. Keep it simple!! I highly doubt all of it is required or used anyway.
F*** it, don't think I'll bother next year!
14-12-2016, 12:42 PM
#5
Maybe worth looking at some of the things they do in the USA at shows like Sema.
They do 1 or 2 day builds on cars for example
I haven't attended ford fair in years as its all a little new for me so i mostly go to the retro shows. The hill climb event retro rides throws is good in my opinion
They do 1 or 2 day builds on cars for example
I haven't attended ford fair in years as its all a little new for me so i mostly go to the retro shows. The hill climb event retro rides throws is good in my opinion
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14-12-2016, 01:06 PM
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Have you ever been to rallyday at Castle Combe? That's a good show, there's a great variety of cars (but you're fucked if you don't like rally cars) there's track action all day with many of them being used, seems to g
be a really chilled out attitude on he day, cant remember 100% about the trade stands/autojumble but I'm pretty sure there was plenty to buy there. Think that's my idea of a good day out.
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14-12-2016, 01:25 PM
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I think the 0-60 should defo be brought back
There's only so much fun to be had looking at static cars. Open pit to go on track would be great, when I went to classic ford show in 2006 u paid and just queued up and went up the strip however many times u wanted. I think introducing car cleaning areas with pay as u go jet wash machines would be awesome but probably quite expensive to hire? Driving all that way to a show can get your car quite filthy. The trade stands seem to be getting less and less every year. I personally have no interest in the newer fords so I don't tend to go to the mainstream ford shows anymore but will go to the more retro ones of multi makes shows. I think where the older cars are getting so rare and expensive now the numbers of them attending shows with diminish year after year to the point it'll just be focuses and fiestas at some point. But if your into them cars then that won't be a bad thing for u!!
There's only so much fun to be had looking at static cars. Open pit to go on track would be great, when I went to classic ford show in 2006 u paid and just queued up and went up the strip however many times u wanted. I think introducing car cleaning areas with pay as u go jet wash machines would be awesome but probably quite expensive to hire? Driving all that way to a show can get your car quite filthy. The trade stands seem to be getting less and less every year. I personally have no interest in the newer fords so I don't tend to go to the mainstream ford shows anymore but will go to the more retro ones of multi makes shows. I think where the older cars are getting so rare and expensive now the numbers of them attending shows with diminish year after year to the point it'll just be focuses and fiestas at some point. But if your into them cars then that won't be a bad thing for u!!
14-12-2016, 01:51 PM
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Need to have some track action so you get to see, hear and smell the cars actually being used.
Hence the best shows IMO are Ford Fair, RSOC National Day, RS regional days at Coombe, Croft. (RS Cumbria show being the exception...Mk2 escorts
).
I understand the sessions issue and you get lots of plonkers at FF tying to show off
, but often organisers struggle to find enough people to fill open pit lane and actually use their car hard for a full day.
Variety of cars helps.
Loud chavvy music that makes your ears want to bleed is a big put off.
Hence the best shows IMO are Ford Fair, RSOC National Day, RS regional days at Coombe, Croft. (RS Cumbria show being the exception...Mk2 escorts
).I understand the sessions issue and you get lots of plonkers at FF tying to show off
, but often organisers struggle to find enough people to fill open pit lane and actually use their car hard for a full day.Variety of cars helps.
Loud chavvy music that makes your ears want to bleed is a big put off.
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14-12-2016, 02:44 PM
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Have you ever been to rallyday at Castle Combe? That's a good show, there's a great variety of cars (but you're fucked if you don't like rally cars) there's track action all day with many of them being used, seems to g
be a really chilled out attitude on he day, cant remember 100% about the trade stands/autojumble but I'm pretty sure there was plenty to buy there. Think that's my idea of a good day out.
be a really chilled out attitude on he day, cant remember 100% about the trade stands/autojumble but I'm pretty sure there was plenty to buy there. Think that's my idea of a good day out.
14-12-2016, 03:11 PM
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Good well organised track action is a main point, if people have been put off in the past they won't return, should be open pit lane and better organised than points raised in a post further up.
I personally won't enter a track day that's not open pit lane and many lads I attend with are of the same mindset.
Some drag/0-60 action should be there, I'm not interested in hearing people's shite on here about big spec engines and what their car can do, means nothing, we want to see them do what they say they can.
Traders as of late are poor, I understand that online has taken over but they should be there, nothing like a face to face deal on a part your after or just want.
Car clubs are a tough one, I doubt anyone's interested in a line of new cars, great daily drives I'm sure but is anyone interested? However they still pull money in so maybe have to just say that's how it is, attracting more old skool stuff somehow, the RS's and cossies and other special fords are still around but the shows don't pull them in.
Maybe a display of other marks, get some down to the 0-60 to shoot out against fords.
Not an easy one this as the shows have died a death and it would be fantastic to revive FF it's just getting people back.
I personally won't enter a track day that's not open pit lane and many lads I attend with are of the same mindset.
Some drag/0-60 action should be there, I'm not interested in hearing people's shite on here about big spec engines and what their car can do, means nothing, we want to see them do what they say they can.
Traders as of late are poor, I understand that online has taken over but they should be there, nothing like a face to face deal on a part your after or just want.
Car clubs are a tough one, I doubt anyone's interested in a line of new cars, great daily drives I'm sure but is anyone interested? However they still pull money in so maybe have to just say that's how it is, attracting more old skool stuff somehow, the RS's and cossies and other special fords are still around but the shows don't pull them in.
Maybe a display of other marks, get some down to the 0-60 to shoot out against fords.
Not an easy one this as the shows have died a death and it would be fantastic to revive FF it's just getting people back.
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14-12-2016, 03:13 PM
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Oh ye I understand that, I was just pointing out the sort of thing I enjoyed.
14-12-2016, 03:18 PM
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Good well organised track action is a main point, if people have been put off in the past they won't return, should be open pit lane and better organised than points raised in a post further up.
I personally won't enter a track day that's not open pit lane and many lads I attend with are of the same mindset.
Some drag/0-60 action should be there, I'm not interested in hearing people's shite on here about big spec engines and what their car can do, means nothing, we want to see them do what they say they can.
Traders as of late are poor, I understand that online has taken over but they should be there, nothing like a face to face deal on a part your after or just want.
Car clubs are a tough one, I doubt anyone's interested in a line of new cars, great daily drives I'm sure but is anyone interested? However they still pull money in so maybe have to just say that's how it is, attracting more old skool stuff somehow, the RS's and cossies and other special fords are still around but the shows don't pull them in.
Maybe a display of other marks, get some down to the 0-60 to shoot out against fords.
Not an easy one this as the shows have died a death and it would be fantastic to revive FF it's just getting people back.
I personally won't enter a track day that's not open pit lane and many lads I attend with are of the same mindset.
Some drag/0-60 action should be there, I'm not interested in hearing people's shite on here about big spec engines and what their car can do, means nothing, we want to see them do what they say they can.
Traders as of late are poor, I understand that online has taken over but they should be there, nothing like a face to face deal on a part your after or just want.
Car clubs are a tough one, I doubt anyone's interested in a line of new cars, great daily drives I'm sure but is anyone interested? However they still pull money in so maybe have to just say that's how it is, attracting more old skool stuff somehow, the RS's and cossies and other special fords are still around but the shows don't pull them in.
Maybe a display of other marks, get some down to the 0-60 to shoot out against fords.
Not an easy one this as the shows have died a death and it would be fantastic to revive FF it's just getting people back.
14-12-2016, 09:42 PM
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Main ones for me nowadays
Ticket prices ( Fordfair is way too expensive )
Without us they have no show, Ł25 is a fuc!ing pi!s take...
Ok it's a massive show and has been good over the years, now days it's just not for me... the negatives outweigh the positives
You can't even get round everything in a day and it's the total cost for the day
The damage is already done for me... could be a while before I return to Fordfair
I'd like to see a change of venues for shows, going the same show at the same place year after year is alittle boring, for me since RS national day went back to Donnington it's never been the same
The last National day I enjoyed was at Stanford Hall
The best shows for me this year have been the free ones with a variety of cars ( which ain't really answering your question I know )
There was just a better atmosphere and people had time for each other
Some venues are sh!t holes ( Santa Pod ), cr!p to get to...
Some are just a nightmare to get into ( Silverstone ) even if you get there early
If it's that bad for me and I'm showing my car, how bad is it for the public who in theory pay slightly more, Have to arrive later and have less time to see everything?
Ticket prices ( Fordfair is way too expensive )
Without us they have no show, Ł25 is a fuc!ing pi!s take...
Ok it's a massive show and has been good over the years, now days it's just not for me... the negatives outweigh the positives
You can't even get round everything in a day and it's the total cost for the day
The damage is already done for me... could be a while before I return to Fordfair
I'd like to see a change of venues for shows, going the same show at the same place year after year is alittle boring, for me since RS national day went back to Donnington it's never been the same
The last National day I enjoyed was at Stanford Hall
The best shows for me this year have been the free ones with a variety of cars ( which ain't really answering your question I know )
There was just a better atmosphere and people had time for each other
Some venues are sh!t holes ( Santa Pod ), cr!p to get to...
Some are just a nightmare to get into ( Silverstone ) even if you get there early
If it's that bad for me and I'm showing my car, how bad is it for the public who in theory pay slightly more, Have to arrive later and have less time to see everything?
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14-12-2016, 10:09 PM
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Good well organised track action is a main point, if people have been put off in the past they won't return, should be open pit lane and better organised than points raised in a post further up.
I personally won't enter a track day that's not open pit lane and many lads I attend with are of the same mindset.
Some drag/0-60 action should be there, I'm not interested in hearing people's shite on here about big spec engines and what their car can do, means nothing, we want to see them do what they say they can.
Traders as of late are poor, I understand that online has taken over but they should be there, nothing like a face to face deal on a part your after or just want.
Car clubs are a tough one, I doubt anyone's interested in a line of new cars, great daily drives I'm sure but is anyone interested? However they still pull money in so maybe have to just say that's how it is, attracting more old skool stuff somehow, the RS's and cossies and other special fords are still around but the shows don't pull them in.
Maybe a display of other marks, get some down to the 0-60 to shoot out against fords.
Not an easy one this as the shows have died a death and it would be fantastic to revive FF it's just getting people back.
I personally won't enter a track day that's not open pit lane and many lads I attend with are of the same mindset.
Some drag/0-60 action should be there, I'm not interested in hearing people's shite on here about big spec engines and what their car can do, means nothing, we want to see them do what they say they can.
Traders as of late are poor, I understand that online has taken over but they should be there, nothing like a face to face deal on a part your after or just want.
Car clubs are a tough one, I doubt anyone's interested in a line of new cars, great daily drives I'm sure but is anyone interested? However they still pull money in so maybe have to just say that's how it is, attracting more old skool stuff somehow, the RS's and cossies and other special fords are still around but the shows don't pull them in.
Maybe a display of other marks, get some down to the 0-60 to shoot out against fords.
Not an easy one this as the shows have died a death and it would be fantastic to revive FF it's just getting people back.
Certainly Cosworth wise the competition side of things is dead & wont come back. Ive not been to a show for 6 years because im not interested in the new Foci stuff but others are so its now there type of show. Its probably best to just leave well alone & let it evolve . The shows will go on & if Mark wants to show his latest engines at a show in 2017 I expect I will be asked along with Ade & a couple of others but I don't think that will happen now its not worth his while.
14-12-2016, 10:26 PM
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I doubt I'll be back at ford fair again been a few times now and seen it all, it's about a 700 mile round trip plus a night in a hotel (and a chance of car getting pinched lol) just to see a handful of cossies and rs turbos I like. I agree the 0-60 being back would be good but 90% of cars there would be fwd so the times wouldn't be that interesting. Also trade stands where pretty non existent.
Ford show wise I'll stick to fordlive at knockhill, 1 hour up the road and seen more cossies and mk2 escorts there than I did at ford fair and majority where out on track. Think it costs like 12 quid to get in aswell.
Ford show wise I'll stick to fordlive at knockhill, 1 hour up the road and seen more cossies and mk2 escorts there than I did at ford fair and majority where out on track. Think it costs like 12 quid to get in aswell.
15-12-2016, 12:22 AM
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Certainly Cosworth wise the competition side of things is dead & wont come back. Ive not been to a show for 6 years because im not interested in the new Foci stuff but others are so its now there type of show. Its probably best to just leave well alone & let it evolve . The shows will go on & if Mark wants to show his latest engines at a show in 2017 I expect I will be asked along with Ade & a couple of others but I don't think that will happen now its not worth his while.
Theres always people throwing money at older fords and I'm sure they will until we are no longer allowed to drive them on the roads, aren't you putting yours back together? If so why? I'm sure if it were possible you attempting 200mph at ford fair would draw in a fair few and that's what the shows need, a good balance between people like me who would turn down buying a new car and build an old Sierra instead and the new stuff that brings in a different crowd.
If my car is finished I'd love to get out on the track at ff, but I did say that last year and the year before that and..............
Oh and why are you coming up as virgin posts 4?
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15-12-2016, 04:41 AM
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Oulton Park would be an awesome venue. It's a fantastic track, plenty of room for stalls etc and access also very good.
For us lot in the north west most shows are either way north or way south with the exception of national day.
For us lot in the north west most shows are either way north or way south with the exception of national day.
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15-12-2016, 07:41 AM
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Get yourself Gold Cup August bank holiday weekend every year
Free if your showing
Track action all weekend
I've posted on other forums about organising stands for Gold Cup...
Problem being the south won't come anywhere near the north, it's too far
15-12-2016, 09:10 AM
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1. How about a mini series throughout the day beeteeen some real "big guns" of the ford tuning scene?
3 races/ time attacks with points and a league table spread across the day.
2. Cater more for children. I have two little ones who like coming to shows but can get easily bored. So having some bouncy castles/trampolines/go karts etc for a couple quid a shot would be great.
3. Actually have an auto jumble that is massive. Give the sellers a cheaper pitch so they actually will make money sellin stuff.
4. Ticket prices needed to be reduced. End of story.
5. On site photographers that will do a mini photo shoot of your car on the closed part of the track or in the pit garages for a fee and you get the shots on a USB stick?
6. Rolling road on site with a credible tuner doing the runs
7. If the tickets stayed at the price or increase, how about a goodie bag with stickers, detailing samples, magazines etc to offset the price.
That'll do for now, please remember these are just ideas off the top of my head so take them how you will.
These ideas were all based of ford fair
Cheers Billy
3 races/ time attacks with points and a league table spread across the day.
2. Cater more for children. I have two little ones who like coming to shows but can get easily bored. So having some bouncy castles/trampolines/go karts etc for a couple quid a shot would be great.
3. Actually have an auto jumble that is massive. Give the sellers a cheaper pitch so they actually will make money sellin stuff.
4. Ticket prices needed to be reduced. End of story.
5. On site photographers that will do a mini photo shoot of your car on the closed part of the track or in the pit garages for a fee and you get the shots on a USB stick?
6. Rolling road on site with a credible tuner doing the runs
7. If the tickets stayed at the price or increase, how about a goodie bag with stickers, detailing samples, magazines etc to offset the price.
That'll do for now, please remember these are just ideas off the top of my head so take them how you will.
These ideas were all based of ford fair
Cheers Billy
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15-12-2016, 09:10 AM
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Are you planning on approaching Kelsey media with a list of suggestions Steve?
15-12-2016, 09:18 AM
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Adam they wont listen and even if it turns into max power turd show as long as the gates take money they will be even less interested lol
The thing is back in the day the mag boys set the show up now its down to number crunchers now so this is why the show is loosing its heart
The thing is back in the day the mag boys set the show up now its down to number crunchers now so this is why the show is loosing its heart
15-12-2016, 12:34 PM
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1. How about a mini series throughout the day beeteeen some real "big guns" of the ford tuning scene?
3 races/ time attacks with points and a league table spread across the day.
2. Cater more for children. I have two little ones who like coming to shows but can get easily bored. So having some bouncy castles/trampolines/go karts etc for a couple quid a shot would be great.
3. Actually have an auto jumble that is massive. Give the sellers a cheaper pitch so they actually will make money sellin stuff.
4. Ticket prices needed to be reduced. End of story.
5. On site photographers that will do a mini photo shoot of your car on the closed part of the track or in the pit garages for a fee and you get the shots on a USB stick?
6. Rolling road on site with a credible tuner doing the runs
7. If the tickets stayed at the price or increase, how about a goodie bag with stickers, detailing samples, magazines etc to offset the price.
That'll do for now, please remember these are just ideas off the top of my head so take them how you will.
These ideas were all based of ford fair
Cheers Billy
3 races/ time attacks with points and a league table spread across the day.
2. Cater more for children. I have two little ones who like coming to shows but can get easily bored. So having some bouncy castles/trampolines/go karts etc for a couple quid a shot would be great.
3. Actually have an auto jumble that is massive. Give the sellers a cheaper pitch so they actually will make money sellin stuff.
4. Ticket prices needed to be reduced. End of story.
5. On site photographers that will do a mini photo shoot of your car on the closed part of the track or in the pit garages for a fee and you get the shots on a USB stick?
6. Rolling road on site with a credible tuner doing the runs
7. If the tickets stayed at the price or increase, how about a goodie bag with stickers, detailing samples, magazines etc to offset the price.
That'll do for now, please remember these are just ideas off the top of my head so take them how you will.
These ideas were all based of ford fair
Cheers Billy
This^^^ Very good post
15-12-2016, 01:48 PM
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I liked it when we all used to meet up on the passion ford stand so we could put names to faces.
Think the older fords will get less and less at shows cause people are scared in case they get damaged at the shows or if they get parts nicked of them.
Think the older fords will get less and less at shows cause people are scared in case they get damaged at the shows or if they get parts nicked of them.
15-12-2016, 08:34 PM
#28
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
Originally Posted by 1-PD
keep it coming as input and suggestions are whats needed not just slagging shows off as we can all do that
16-12-2016, 12:34 AM
#29
Advanced PassionFord User
1-pd - nice to hear someone wants to hear input from people who actually go to the shows and don't just care about the money coming in.
for me it was always about meeting up with people off the forums and having a chat, I used to do combe often but found I didn't have the time in the day to get around most things as I was too busy chatting.
Last edited by visa_broke; 16-12-2016 at 12:35 AM.
16-12-2016, 04:57 AM
#30
tbh Adam it was a request from ford themself as I am part of their uk think tank now for customer service, and any points I feel relevant would be passed on to all shows organisers but alas with many its simple numbers through the gate they are interested in not the welfare of its branding enthusiasts which is why I was asked to do a bit of on forum surveying
Last edited by STeve; 16-12-2016 at 05:10 AM.
16-12-2016, 05:09 AM
#31
ftfy
1-pd - nice to hear someone wants to hear input from people who actually go to the shows and don't just care about the money coming in.
for me it was always about meeting up with people off the forums and having a chat, I used to do combe often but found I didn't have the time in the day to get around most things as I was too busy chatting.
1-pd - nice to hear someone wants to hear input from people who actually go to the shows and don't just care about the money coming in.
for me it was always about meeting up with people off the forums and having a chat, I used to do combe often but found I didn't have the time in the day to get around most things as I was too busy chatting.
Last edited by STeve; 16-12-2016 at 06:17 AM.
16-12-2016, 11:50 PM
#32
Advanced PassionFord User
never been to beaulieu, been meaning to a couple of times.
One other thing that I don't think was mentioned is good weather. I used to attend a car meet late in august/early sept time. The organisers moved the show back by a week, doesn't seem much but went from each year getting decent warm sunny weather to damp weather with fog. I know you can't predict the weather here in the uk but certain times of the year are better than others. August bank holiday weekend has been good most years.
Some shows I enjoyed more than others, santa pod always seemed to be freezing, combe had sometimes decent food vans but they sold out quickly.
One other thing that I don't think was mentioned is good weather. I used to attend a car meet late in august/early sept time. The organisers moved the show back by a week, doesn't seem much but went from each year getting decent warm sunny weather to damp weather with fog. I know you can't predict the weather here in the uk but certain times of the year are better than others. August bank holiday weekend has been good most years.
Some shows I enjoyed more than others, santa pod always seemed to be freezing, combe had sometimes decent food vans but they sold out quickly.
17-12-2016, 09:33 AM
#33
Certainly Cosworth wise the competition side of things is dead & wont come back. Ive not been to a show for 6 years because im not interested in the new Foci stuff but others are so its now there type of show. Its probably best to just leave well alone & let it evolve . The shows will go on & if Mark wants to show his latest engines at a show in 2017 I expect I will be asked along with Ade & a couple of others but I don't think that will happen now its not worth his while.
I found the ticket price being 25 pounds each kept all of the dope smoking vauxhall chavs at home and ONLY the true petrol heads attended.
Now Forge was a waste of time due to the car fee think it was 15 pounds per car. Which ment all the family of young chavs could arrive for a cheap day out and drive like tits.
Track action and 0.60 sprints are always good fun and the proper drifters.
Back in the day we had cool cars which were built on a budget at home drove to the show raced etc.
These cars done it for me.
Puddy's Mk2 cossie cortina
The pink cossie dolly
The 2 cossie powered escorts sub 10's 1/4
Mick Rogers mk3 cossie cortina looked like a turd but still in the 10's
Last edited by costina; 17-12-2016 at 09:34 AM.
17-12-2016, 09:57 AM
#34
So Rally day at Castle combe don't interest you then Rod ?. This years event was great plenty of old school rally cars and new stuff too.
I found the ticket price being 25 pounds each kept all of the dope smoking vauxhall chavs at home and ONLY the true petrol heads attended.
Now Forge was a waste of time due to the car fee think it was 15 pounds per car. Which ment all the family of young chavs could arrive for a cheap day out and drive like tits.
Track action and 0.60 sprints are always good fun and the proper drifters.
Back in the day we had cool cars which were built on a budget at home drove to the show raced etc.
These cars done it for me.
Puddy's Mk2 cossie cortina
The pink cossie dolly
The 2 cossie powered escorts sub 10's 1/4
Mick Rogers mk3 cossie cortina looked like a turd but still in the 10's
I found the ticket price being 25 pounds each kept all of the dope smoking vauxhall chavs at home and ONLY the true petrol heads attended.
Now Forge was a waste of time due to the car fee think it was 15 pounds per car. Which ment all the family of young chavs could arrive for a cheap day out and drive like tits.
Track action and 0.60 sprints are always good fun and the proper drifters.
Back in the day we had cool cars which were built on a budget at home drove to the show raced etc.
These cars done it for me.
Puddy's Mk2 cossie cortina
The pink cossie dolly
The 2 cossie powered escorts sub 10's 1/4
Mick Rogers mk3 cossie cortina looked like a turd but still in the 10's
Got to agree rally day was the best show this year had a great feel and atmosphere to which most shows don't have these days in the Ford rs scene
17-12-2016, 10:05 AM
#35
PassionFord Regular
I've had 1 of my cosies for 16 yrs & bought the other 1 this yr, I've only been going to a ff for the last 3 yrs & a few at the pod this yr , I've always wanted to put my car on show but never been in a club & not known how to go about it??
The shows I have been with the wife & littlen have been ok but the lack of cosworth is a tad shite!!!! There seems to be more cosies parked on the car park than in the actual show!!!!! My littlen enjoyed the car park more than the show as there were a lot more cars on there to look at!!!!! I know times move on & people are worried about there cars, hence not taking them.
But if people want to see more cosies why can't we get them in the show instead of the car park?? Maybe offer a discount for people to bring them into the show?? Yes they may not be all in mint condition but not everyone has 30k to buy & show them off.... But at least they would be in the show & maybe people might want to give there car a go at the 0-60 & get a print out of what it did!!
Instead of all the pub talk to there mates, (I've just pulled out of a junction & done over 400mph in second)
This year I would like to bring both my cars saph & escort cos to the shows
& mybee show them & do some track or 0-60 as that's what they are maid for.
The shows I have been with the wife & littlen have been ok but the lack of cosworth is a tad shite!!!! There seems to be more cosies parked on the car park than in the actual show!!!!! My littlen enjoyed the car park more than the show as there were a lot more cars on there to look at!!!!! I know times move on & people are worried about there cars, hence not taking them.
But if people want to see more cosies why can't we get them in the show instead of the car park?? Maybe offer a discount for people to bring them into the show?? Yes they may not be all in mint condition but not everyone has 30k to buy & show them off.... But at least they would be in the show & maybe people might want to give there car a go at the 0-60 & get a print out of what it did!!
Instead of all the pub talk to there mates, (I've just pulled out of a junction & done over 400mph in second
)This year I would like to bring both my cars saph & escort cos to the shows
& mybee show them & do some track or 0-60 as that's what they are maid for.
17-12-2016, 10:06 AM
#36
Toby's pug
Rod's cossie
Ade's cossie
And a few high powered evo's
Not everyone has heard of Mark and it could generate more business from rally drivers with big bucks........
Steve this show would be a good passionford event i know it would be a trek for a few but its a good day.
17-12-2016, 10:52 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by Tinshaw
I've had 1 of my cosies for 16 yrs & bought the other 1 this yr, I've only been going to a ff for the last 3 yrs & a few at the pod this yr , I've always wanted to put my car on show but never been in a club & not known how to go about it??
The shows I have been with the wife & littlen have been ok but the lack of cosworth is a tad shite!!!! There seems to be more cosies parked on the car park than in the actual show!!!!! My littlen enjoyed the car park more than the show as there were a lot more cars on there to look at!!!!! I know times move on & people are worried about there cars, hence not taking them.
But if people want to see more cosies why can't we get them in the show instead of the car park?? Maybe offer a discount for people to bring them into the show?? Yes they may not be all in mint condition but not everyone has 30k to buy & show them off.... But at least they would be in the show & maybe people might want to give there car a go at the 0-60 & get a print out of what it did!!
Instead of all the pub talk to there mates, (I've just pulled out of a junction & done over 400mph in second)
This year I would like to bring both my cars saph & escort cos to the shows
& mybee show them & do some track or 0-60 as that's what they are maid for.
The shows I have been with the wife & littlen have been ok but the lack of cosworth is a tad shite!!!! There seems to be more cosies parked on the car park than in the actual show!!!!! My littlen enjoyed the car park more than the show as there were a lot more cars on there to look at!!!!! I know times move on & people are worried about there cars, hence not taking them.
But if people want to see more cosies why can't we get them in the show instead of the car park?? Maybe offer a discount for people to bring them into the show?? Yes they may not be all in mint condition but not everyone has 30k to buy & show them off.... But at least they would be in the show & maybe people might want to give there car a go at the 0-60 & get a print out of what it did!!
Instead of all the pub talk to there mates, (I've just pulled out of a junction & done over 400mph in second
)This year I would like to bring both my cars saph & escort cos to the shows
& mybee show them & do some track or 0-60 as that's what they are maid for.
17-12-2016, 12:59 PM
#38
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17-12-2016, 01:44 PM
#39
I've had 1 of my cosies for 16 yrs & bought the other 1 this yr, I've only been going to a ff for the last 3 yrs & a few at the pod this yr , I've always wanted to put my car on show but never been in a club & not known how to go about it??
The shows I have been with the wife & littlen have been ok but the lack of cosworth is a tad shite!!!! There seems to be more cosies parked on the car park than in the actual show!!!!! My littlen enjoyed the car park more than the show as there were a lot more cars on there to look at!!!!! I know times move on & people are worried about there cars, hence not taking them.
But if people want to see more cosies why can't we get them in the show instead of the car park?? Maybe offer a discount for people to bring them into the show?? Yes they may not be all in mint condition but not everyone has 30k to buy & show them off.... But at least they would be in the show & maybe people might want to give there car a go at the 0-60 & get a print out of what it did!!
Instead of all the pub talk to there mates, (I've just pulled out of a junction & done over 400mph in second)
This year I would like to bring both my cars saph & escort cos to the shows
& mybee show them & do some track or 0-60 as that's what they are maid for.
The shows I have been with the wife & littlen have been ok but the lack of cosworth is a tad shite!!!! There seems to be more cosies parked on the car park than in the actual show!!!!! My littlen enjoyed the car park more than the show as there were a lot more cars on there to look at!!!!! I know times move on & people are worried about there cars, hence not taking them.
But if people want to see more cosies why can't we get them in the show instead of the car park?? Maybe offer a discount for people to bring them into the show?? Yes they may not be all in mint condition but not everyone has 30k to buy & show them off.... But at least they would be in the show & maybe people might want to give there car a go at the 0-60 & get a print out of what it did!!
Instead of all the pub talk to there mates, (I've just pulled out of a junction & done over 400mph in second
)This year I would like to bring both my cars saph & escort cos to the shows
& mybee show them & do some track or 0-60 as that's what they are maid for.
indeed true on many counts shows under the control of kelsey tend to be very money focussed, where as the more regional events normally under charity/rotary club control offer diverse array of cars and treat you with much more respect, the stands at shows I run all tend to be attended by people who enjoy their cars as well as meeting like mind ford nutters as it does not matter to me is you own a shed or a one of kind super valued car, I wish more like you actually contacted me and asked to bring your car in and be part of the event as the people driving the fords count more in my book
Last edited by STeve; 17-12-2016 at 02:02 PM.
17-12-2016, 02:53 PM
#40
PassionFord Post Troll
Whilst I have never been to Ford Fair etc, the location is important. I mean where in the country as much as the place the event is being held. Being in South Devon, there is nothing around here & I don't really want to have to drive 4 or 5 hours each way. I fully understand that being cut off from a lot of the country doesn't help put perhaps rotate the location of the event from year to year. 2017 in East England, 2018 West England etc....
We did have 'South West Motor Show' about 8 years ago but all I remember of it was just full of chavvy cars with stick on plastic body kits. No imagination or unique custom work. A lot of the people on the stands wanted to show off who had the loudest exhaust .... boring, sad & pathetic.
We did have 'South West Motor Show' about 8 years ago but all I remember of it was just full of chavvy cars with stick on plastic body kits. No imagination or unique custom work. A lot of the people on the stands wanted to show off who had the loudest exhaust .... boring, sad & pathetic.
Last edited by thebigmacmoomin; 17-12-2016 at 02:55 PM.