[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[jlw2546]

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

sounds like they have nothing better else to do...

They are the worst. And that's coming from LEO my friend

[370 ZZZ]

I'll come along for a drive and brunch almost anytime. Let me ride along one or two times to see what's involved and I'd be glad to take my turn as lead.

[eastwest2300]

Originally Posted by jlw2546

They are the worst. And that's coming from LEO my friend

[dmhenderson]

Originally Posted by 370 ZZZ

Reference some recent posts on this subject, go to <mdcoastdispatch dot com> and search for "hectic car rally weekend" The article is about H2Oi last weekend.

Here's an excerpt.

"Last Thursday the OCPD posted on Facebook reminding citizens the department has a zero tolerance policy regarding traffic violations and the police will be addressing vehicle equipment and modification violations made that would fail the vehicle during Maryland inspection, and the vehicle would be impounded."

The rest of the article is worth a read. I've been thinking about going down Oct 9-12 for Endless Summer Cruisin' 2014, but now I'm not so sure.

I keep telling people not to go down there in the off-season. It's a money making racket for the city. They will impound your car if you have a modified exhaust, camber and hold your car hostage until you pay up. It's really stupid.

I'm pretty sure the initial backlash from the city was due to idiots doing burnouts and drag racing down costal highway etc but now it's just free money and the idiots just keep on coming.

I don't feel like getting caught in the crossfire.

That said, I've been down there in the summer and haven't had any issues.

[MyKindaGuise]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I keep telling people not to go down there in the off-season. It's a money making racket for the city. They will impound your car if you have a modified exhaust, camber and hold your car hostage until you pay up. It's really stupid.

I'm pretty sure the initial backlash from the city was due to idiots doing burnouts and drag racing down costal highway etc but now it's just free money and the idiots just keep on coming.

I don't feel like getting caught in the crossfire.

That said, I've been down there in the summer and haven't had any issues.

Let me clear some things up.

They do not impound your car for anything other than unsafe camber...meaning if all tread is not in contact with the road or if its more than -3.5 degrees.

The media/internet is making this out to be a horrible event. I spoke with a few different police officers and they all really seem to enjoy the event. The same was told to alot of friends who inquired with different officers as well. They get to see alot of crazy cars and it makes for good training. The crowds are easy going and accepting of the consequences from breaking certain laws. Everyone knows the deal down there. Cops know what we will do and we know what they will do and no one really gives anyone a hard time. Everyone seems to pull over asap and are ready to take their ticket. Almost everyone plans a ticket budget as well. Its really no big deal to have a few out of state tickets.

They really only go after the stance crowd to be honest. Plenty of cars louder than my Z there that had no issue.

I honestly had a great time doing burnouts and drifting U turns and rolling with a fun and energetic crowd. There wasnt one car I couldnt pull up to in traffic and hold a conversation with the driver and his passengers. And the amount of locals that came out and sat in lawn chairs along the streets to watch the cars go by was shocking. A lot of elderly people were out and about.

The town will probably never put a stop to this event. Hotels couldve sold out twice over...the police make a 2 month quota in 2 days. Money talks.

[dmhenderson]

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

Let me clear some things up.

They do not impound your car for anything other than unsafe camber...meaning if all tread is not in contact with the road or if its more than -3.5 degrees.

No, this is wrong. Anything deemed "unsafe" will get your car impounded. The definition of "unsafe" is pretty vague so I suppose it would depend on who pulled you over.
I Can't Stop Staring At This Instagram Of Cops Pulling Over Stanced Cars

The media/internet is making this out to be a horrible event.

Nah, there's some demonizing going on but mostly it is what it is. I don't see any wild accusations flying around. It is what it is. A bunch of import enthusiasts (mostly kids) get together over a weekend and look at cars. Some of them do stupid unsafe **** and the police ticket (and sometimes impound) thousands of vehicles.

Almost everyone plans a ticket budget as well. Its really no big deal to have a few out of state tickets.

Except that MD, DC and VA (along with Delaware) share points etc so that doesn't really work out for many people who post here.

They really only go after the stance crowd to be honest. Plenty of cars louder than my Z there that had no issue.

See the link above. Many, many people got tickets for exhaust noise/modification, exposed intercoolers, ride height, and a bevy of other stupid crap including that "poor" F40.

I honestly had a great time doing burnouts and drifting U turns and rolling with a fun and energetic crowd. There wasnt one car I couldnt pull up to in traffic and hold a conversation with the driver and his passengers. And the amount of locals that came out and sat in lawn chairs along the streets to watch the cars go by was shocking. A lot of elderly people were out and about.

Acting the fool on public roads isn't my thing I guess. The atmosphere is cool though.

The town will probably never put a stop to this event. Hotels couldve sold out twice over...the police make a 2 month quota in 2 days. Money talks.

Of course they won't but the city won't stop targeting the event until the organizers change their tune and maybe work with the city instead of the "lol F you" approach.

[MightyBobo]

Registered for VIR on November 11th... Anyone else want to not be a little b-tch?

[GM_Traitor3.5]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Registered for VIR on November 11th... Anyone else want to not be a little b-tch?

You know my car can't go 'round corners :|

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

You know my car can't go 'round corners :|

Just close your eyes and let Jesus take the wheel.

[dmhenderson]

Guy at body shop, "wait, how many times has this front bumper been repainted"

...

"a lot"

[dmhenderson]

Shoup confirmed on Wednesday that he has no plans to make H20i a sanctioned event in Ocean City.

“There is no reason for me to sanction the event in Ocean City because the event is not held in Ocean City. My event has always been outside of the city. The people that choose to come, whether it is a spectator or a participant, they have the choice where to stay,” he said. “As far as my putting forth efforts to control crowds, that is near impossible. The event as a whole is not the problem. As we have discussed in these meetings [with town officials], the event at Fort Whaley campground has never had an issue, so unfortunately whatever issues Ocean City is incurring is based off of the individuals that are staying in Ocean City.”

This right here is why the OCPD target the event. If this dickbag were to y'know..work WITH the city instead of saying, "lol not my problem", I bet you'd see a change in the attitude of the police instantly.

Seriously, what a douche. It's his event, his responsibility not only to the city that the event invariably invades, but to the participants that are getting harassed and having their cars impounded over BS.

What do you want to bet that the muscle car event is sponsored by the city or is at least a "sanctioned" event?

[Asheth]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

This right here is why the OCPD target the event. If this dickbag were to y'know..work WITH the city instead of saying, "lol not my problem", I bet you'd see a change in the attitude of the police instantly.

Seriously, what a douche. It's his event, his responsibility not only to the city that the event invariably invades, but to the participants that are getting harassed and having their cars impounded over BS.

What do you want to bet that the muscle car event is sponsored by the city or is at least a "sanctioned" event?

I was wondering why they never sanctioned the event since it brings in so much money, but after reading about it I can understand. OCPD did say that they would be better prepared for the event next year for the event. I get the feeling they know it's a big money draw so they won't ban it from what I get from the article I read. It's more of a attitude like we won't ban it just have more police. I was in OC in the summer had no issues. Cruise week is sanctioned from what I read.

[eastwest2300]

sounds like an event to bring the lady and nismo in the s2000.. (with no mods)

[MyKindaGuise]

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

sounds like an event to bring the lady and nismo in the s2000.. (with no mods)

Its a blast. Def wroth going to atleast once. Its almost impossible to explain how it feels to be there. The atmosphere is like nothing I have ever expereinced. Everything you can imagine is there...Ferrari F40s, W8 Passats, GTRs, Turbo Dodge Charger, old muscle cars, all of the stancy nancy VWs and hondas s2ks, Zs, mini trucks...etc. The nice thing was that no one seemed to be really hateful. It seemed that no matter what you were driving everyone was there to just have a good time with each other.

[eastwest2300]

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

Its a blast. Def wroth going to atleast once. Its almost impossible to explain how it feels to be there. The atmosphere is like nothing I have ever expereinced. Everything you can imagine is there...Ferrari F40s, W8 Passats, GTRs, Turbo Dodge Charger, old muscle cars, all of the stancy nancy VWs and hondas s2ks, Zs, mini trucks...etc. The nice thing was that no one seemed to be really hateful. It seemed that no matter what you were driving everyone was there to just have a good time with each other.

Im in! when is this event?