Elite Summer Nationals - Spartanburg, SC - 56k No Way

[carbongs]

Sorry that there are 2 threads but i couldn't post anything for some reason on the other thread. So, here's the real deal!

“Elite Audio of Spartanburg, SC is pleased to bring you a show that has been in the making for over 2 years. The show will take place the the day of August 9th, 2008 at the Spartanburg EXPO Center, 6665 Pottery Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303. This is a multi-faceted automotive and lifestyle event for everyone. We have arranged for two major Car Audio Sanctioning Body IASCA and MECA to host a Regional Level Show. Aside from the Sound-Off contests, there will also be a HUGE Car Show. The car show has classes for imports, domestics, hot rods and trucks. Outside will be a DRIFT event . Inside the 100,000 square foot EXPO Center, you will see some of the latest offerings from some of the best audio and performance companies in the industry.



Below is the list of show classes. ****These are subject to changes based on the number/model/make of vehicles entered****



Trucks (6 classes)

Full: Truck (mild/wild)

Mini: Truck (mild/wild)

4x4: ALLl

Sport Utility: ALL



Hot Rods/Classics (3 Classes)

Pre-1960

1960-1980

1981-up



Sport Compact American (3 Classes)

Ford: ALL

Chevy: ALL

Dodge: ALL



Sport Compact Car Import (16 Classes)

Honda Civic/CRX through 95 mild/wild (takes 5 to make a class)

Honda Civic 96-up mild/wild (takes 5 to make a class)

Honda Other: (CRV, ODYSSEY, ACCORD etc.)

Acura: ALL

Mazda: ALL

Mitsubishi: ALL

Nissan: ALL

Subaru: ALL

Toyota: ALL

Scion: ALL

VW: ALL

European: ALL

Others: ALL



Best of's (16)

Best Engine-American

Best Engine-Import

Best Paint

Best Painted Graphics

Best Vinyl Graphics

Best Interior

Best Stereo

Best I n-Car Entertainment

Best Team Quality (Highest Point average Minimum 5 cars)

Best Team Entered (Minimum of 10)

Best of Show Import

Best of Show Domestic

Best of Show Truck/SUV

Best of Show Classic/Hot Rod

Best JDM

Overall Champion Vehicle”



Out of the 4 cars that showed with us we took home 4 best of class awards!





Elite - Best Team Quality (Average Score)



Jordan - Best Overall Euro



Travis - Best Acura/Honda (Specific Category)



Tony - Best Lexus/Toyota Overall



Jeff - Best Mitsubishi Overall



So congrats to all the placing members!



Now for the event coverage! Big thanks goes out to all the camera crew for ELITE on this trip. Jordan, Travis, Nhi, and myself were busy snapping shots whenever possible. The result is as follows:



For this show we decided to leave early the morning of load in to roll up in order to save money on hotel costs. 5:30 AM was our meet up time. I was very glad that my house was the departure point and that was pure coincidence with my house being the furthest north on I-85.







We left at around 5:45 AM to get some Chick-fil-a







We found out that this particular location wasn’t open until 6:30 AM. So we hit the road and hit up another location after 6:30 AM. Poor Jordan was starving and he was a little mad since the location next to his house opens at 5:30 AM.



Here are a few rolling shots we got.



































Finally got some food.











It was daylight by the time we got out from eating. Now time to fill up the tanks to get us to the show at under ¼ tank.































Back on the road again.

[carbongs]

Guitar Hero Mania?











































A random Silvia that cut us off! Nice car though.







We finally rolled in a little after 8:20 AM. We parked the cars and started to detail. Upon that I noticed something that would make anyone lol a little bit! Check out my lip on the wheel. I managed somehow to take the life of a bug with the lip of the wheel going 75 mph lol.







Cleaning up the rides.















Jordan flossin!







A few pics of my GS.























Travis’ trunk







Crazy 90% fiber glassed Civic.







Look mom! No carpet!































Let’s do a quick walk around!

[carbongs]

The reason why the subs are blurry is that the sub box actually spins around and around clockwise































Halfway through the show we were all knocked out lol including Jordan who pulled a night shift at work, got off at 1 AM and stayed up until roll out!

[carbongs]

Random Supra Turbo











The Xstatic Batcap girls kept hanging around our cars.



















Let’s go see some drifting!











































































Time for this show to end and for us to head home! The results are in!





Elite - Best Team Quality (Average Score)



Jordan - Best Overall Euro



Travis - Best Acura/Honda (Specific Category)



Tony - Best Lexus/Toyota Overall



Jeff - Best Mitsubishi Overall



So congrats to all the placing members!







Hitting up another South Carolina Gas station, man their gas is cheap!























On the way home we ran into a little situation. I am so thankful for having decent eye sight, meaning i don't have to wear glasses. Jordan had an issue with one of his contacts about 20 minutes out from the gas station. He basically couldn't see. I saw flashing headlights in my rear view mirror and we dipped off at the oncoming off ramp for the exit. I pull up to the light to proceed to make a right. Jordan comes up to my car and doesn't stop! I ease off my brake and proceed to roll right as he comes up slowly now and bumps into my car pushing it probably 3 feet! At this point i was like WHAT? We roll into the nearest gas station and assess the situation. Jordan basically lost all depth perception and was driving with one eye in the dark struggling to fix his contact. Luckily the love tap cause 0 damage to either car.



After that episode it was clear sailing all the way home. We made it home at about 12:30 - 1AM.

[sharo227]

nice shots! how many rolls of blue tape were used? lol

damn i jus looked again and i missed abunch of pix dddddaaaaaammmmmm!! nice cars, shoulda went its not that far from me

[carbongs]

none of us taped this time except for jeff in the 3000gt this time. we generally don't tape unless it is at least 3 hours of driving. i think he used 2 rolls

[The BUCKY]

all that and not one pic of me.

[mclarenf1kid]

Great story! You guys definately did an awesome job of representing your crew, especially taking home some top honors. This show almost doubled in size this year, and we have crews like yours to thanks.

So congrats to all you guys and hopefully I'll see you at more shows to come (mine car will hopefully be up to you guys' caliber one day).

[Marta Mike]

Great story! You guys definately did an awesome job of representing your crew, especially taking home some top honors. This show almost doubled in size this year, and we have crews like yours to thanks.

So congrats to all you guys and hopefully I'll see you at more shows to come (mine car will hopefully be up to you guys' caliber one day).

i want a 300zx bc of you! Your ride is sex!

[BobbyFresco]

Nice coverage as usual....

[carbongs]

all that and not one pic of me.

the 2 pics we took of your car came out blurry. sorry man!

Great story! You guys definately did an awesome job of representing your crew, especially taking home some top honors. This show almost doubled in size this year, and we have crews like yours to thanks.

So congrats to all you guys and hopefully I'll see you at more shows to come (mine car will hopefully be up to you guys' caliber one day).

thanks man. i was at this show 2 years ago. it was fun then it was more fun now! hope to see you at more events as well!

Nice coverage as usual....

thanks!

[Me86Rob]

Dude the orange mustang with the STS remote turbo set up makes my pee pee grow. that is by far one of the hottest sounding cars ever

[SRCRX]

Great pics!!

[pacman031]

ELITE GOOD JOB...STEVO N HOLLY NICE SHOW I WILL SEE U GUYS AGAIN NEXY YEAR

[SCMirage]

^^ thanks! it was nice to meet you and your team!

Carbongs do you mind if I use some of your pics for our website and myspace page?
I didnt even get a chance to walk around and take pics.

[carbongs]

thanks again everyone!

^^ thanks! it was nice to meet you and your team!

Carbongs do you mind if I use some of your pics for our website and myspace page?
I didnt even get a chance to walk around and take pics.

of course not! i'd be honered! just make sure you give credit to travis e., jordan r., nhi h., and tony n. ! thanks for hosting a great event! i was in your shoes about a week ago when my shop threw it's own show! didn't get a chance to walk around at all! lol

[Allstar3.8T]

As always, team Elite was there doin it well (5 people that K.O'd the comp for the team quality) Enjoyed spending a little time goofin w/ you guys in between a marathon day. Great pics, anyone get one of the orange civics roof iside and out?

[98toyrolla]

I can take pics of the roof of the civic right now, its my boys car and im up at his shop now...

[Allstar3.8T]

98 toyrolla;
do it then my man. I was one of the judges, and love the creativity used on that piece in particular. The car is hot, but I like the uniqueness of the roof.

[98toyrolla]

Here you go:

[98toyrolla]

Sorry about the crappy quality, i took the pictures with my phone...

[4uh8ers]

Nice pics and rides!

[lokciv02]

Nice pikz...
Nice civic...

[carbongs]

thanks guys and thanks for posting those roof pics

[LokiSays]

yes nice pictures like hot sexs lol