Post by Toyota TeRRoRcEll on Apr 8, 2005 2:08:31 GMT -5
I have looked at some of the threads here since my arrival and its a club with potential. I saw that there were some meet concerns..not sure if those are resolved now but let me give you a little insite to what my purpose is and maybe some of the members here can provide me with an idea of where they see themselves going with Carolina Speed. I personally believe that...its all about the Toyota! The movement towards getting Toyotas the shine, respect and exposure they deserve...Tercels & Paseos in particular is my TOP priority..while repping the club, faction or organization that is helping me get to this point. To do so means to get the information out to people...by web presence, visual presence and active presence. I join alot of boards that are active with meeting up and or making moves to do something for their car/club.... to get that much closer to the larger scale exposure that will put our cars/club on the map. Not necessarily because I am a fan of the said majority of makes in the said club, but because I want to let people know that there is a Tercel/Paseo out there that is doing the damn thing for Toyotas! Kind of like being on the HS Basketball team and even though you have a star player(s), whatever exposure that player gets, it directly reflects on the team as a whole. Everyone wins! Meeting new people who share those interests or at the minimum...share the desire to do bigger things with their cars is also an objective of mine. The age of the 'online only' clubs are dead..just like the clubs who still do that...aint nothing happening. No new members, no progression, no direction. Since I live here in NC now, I try to link up with prominant groups here that try to meet up as often as possible and chill out/exchange information, but more so to put a name with a face and to know that I can get something from each meet. A new idea, a new contact, a plan for a event or show attendance that we will be apart of and represent the club and get some exposure. I want to get my car and other Tercels/Paseos set to the point where they car is so hot, that we all will go to Toyota Dealerships around the nation and let them see the Toyota they forgot to endorse and let them look 1st HAND at what we have done! The wheels are already in motion, the trick is to get it exposed to the local areas and then grow from there. I dont mind chilling, but after a while ...having meets to get that 'slumber party' feel going just isnt cutting it anymore...I'm grown and I got plans....so how are those gatherings benefitting me? I saw that there was a motion to do a community function....that would be another way for exposure. Get some media coverage and also do something for a worth wild cause. I personally like endeavors that help the less fortunate ie foster children, poorer communities, churchs and the homeless. An finally a online presence. A rotation of moderators for different times of the day...some set and others are at leisure so we can have someone around that can keep us focused on multiple areas. A good PR Representative would do the club very nice, advocate meets and publication projects and get the word out for possible sponsorships for exceptional member cars here. The skys the limit people. I figure it like this, what is the direction of this club and what are you doing to get there? Prime example; The people who did my car at BYP (www.BACK-YARD-PRODUCTIONS.com) in Miami, FL are a Miami based business. They never considered expanding their talents outside of FL. I knew however that they are the best at what they do and have things aroung there, to the point where the best tuners in FL will THINK real hard before they run a Tercel or Paseo that they see at the light or around the lot...can you believe that? A TERCEL?!! Having people certifiably SHOOK!!! Thats POWER!!!!! Thats PRESENCE!!!!!!! BYP has a notoriety for producing very powerful Toyotas and are responsible for many Toyota Monstrocities running around those parts! Thats what I want to see more of and I will channel my knowledge and my ride thru all outlets available to get presence and status and following to ride that road with me....that includes the factions I am apart of..everyone is gonna get shine! Theres something for every Toyota..so its not limited to Tercels and Paseos..but that is the primary focus. I advocated a business transaction that brought BYP and several other Tercel Enthusiasts across the Eastern Seaboard to Raleigh, NC for the 1st Ever BYP/ECTO On Location Engine Swap and Transmission Upgrades Meet...and it still stands as the largest multi state Tercel/Paseo transaction that has occurred for Tercel Enthusiast today! I have helped with the organization and attendance of countless Tercel Meets around the states and have made 'Mr. Make It Happen' U-T-A the Ultimate Tercel Advocate.... a name familiar among many Tercel/Paseo owners and Toyota Enthusiasts around. If a fast Tercel is spoken of...no name other than BYP will likely accompany that Tercel or an affiliation of Tercelonline/ECTO if it was done right and clean..for the BEST PRICE! The Maryland Tercel Meet is coming up and is being put together by a novice of organized events. He contacted me for advice. The numbers increased and its shaping up to be a hot event...with 3 months still to go! I went to the meet last summer and they were in awe at the very 1st swap that I had which was a JDM 5E-FHE out of a Toyota Cynos/Sera w/ A.C.I.S. (Earlier form of VVT-il if you will) they wanted to step out of their shells and get some more power in their pedal! My presence sparked the beginning of high powered Tercel formations along the East Coast and others who were in hiding now going public with their projects. Anyone can do what I have done...all it takes is the Desire to see it happen, the Drive to go thru with it and the Dedication to stick with it even when no one seems to want to hear about a dinky ass Tercel or Paseo or show love to one...even if you hand them their muffler in a race! So I ask you all....what is your purpose?
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