Who Competes?

[wenn_du_weinst 10+ year member]

I meant all comps not just meca.

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

oh ok well in do in ky

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

I'd compete because I don't know the rules and there are no comps in my area. The rules issue is easy to overcome but I really don't have time to drive 200+ miles to compete.

Maybe I'll buy a two mic termlab and host my own event. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

omg only a 151 in street 3? so much for there being much competition in the lanes anymore.

 

[pieper88 10+ year member]

omg only a 151 in street 3? so much for there being much competition in the lanes anymore.

A bunch of people couldn't/didn't show up for finals this year.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

A bunch of people couldn't/didn't show up for finals this year.

apparently. We used to do 155's in our sleep in that class just a couple of years ago. Oh well, MECA fail is MECA fail.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

apparently. We used to do 155's in our sleep in that class just a couple of years ago. Oh well, MECA fail is MECA fail.

Remember everything is at the headrest now, and no more maxi/multiple fuses. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

155's were possible all day in S1 back in 2005-2006. Not so much anymore.

But you are right a little bit. 151 in S3 is definitely low. I did a 154 last year in S3.

 

[Matt A 10+ year member]

I'm just wondering who here competes? I mean do you build just to have what YOU think is a nice system? Or are you building to compete? From what I'm seeing there are fewer people going to events and competing. The support for car audio is lacking to say the least. How many here actually go and attend events? If you don't compete what is holding you back?
Chuck

I just got into competing this year... Db drag is pretty big in Ohio as far as competition organizations go but every now and then u get usaci, iasca, or meca events.... Your from GA and i know they have a lot of multi point events down around there... and most people might just not want to spend the money to compete because as far as db drag/idbl/outlaw etc goes, the more money u have the better (not with bass race tho which just flat out fun)

 

[centergod79 10+ year member]

I'm trying to get TEAM BEETEM big in DB Drag, I have 4 vehicles on the team now, my one teammate scored a 146.7 in a meca show, which in a db drag comp could be up to a decibel higher, or lower,, I'm at my personal best with 145.9, but I only run out the trunk, not sealed off, with rear facing woofers, basically a traditional set-up. I'm trying to do what everyone says is impossible which is clear a 150 out the trunk. I currently have 2 15" american bass VFL Competitions (old school ones, but not the extremes, the biggest ones) on a memphis 4kw. I have tried so many different thing to get this 150 and it's driving me crazy, I change so much and go up a db, it pisses me off. I'm trying to figure out how to start a discussion on this forum about my new equipment. I just purchased yesterday the new american bass vfl comp 15", they look off the hook, and I bought an 1100.1, I'm thinking this is my answer to my goal, either way, once I hit what I can hit with a tgraditional setup, I'm doing a totally different application, maybe a wall, then im coming after the 160 club

 

[watlington3]

I want to compete but I cant find any to go to in the augusta ga area.

 

[Team TH (Donny) 10+ year member]

I want to compete but I cant find any to go to in the augusta ga area.

Move or travel unfortunately can fix that.. That was our trouble here for a while until our team talked with MECA and now we have judges and a director to host MECA shows. Next year I believe we are hosting a show at least once a month around our area. Last year we got started late in the year and only had about 5-6 shows we hosted.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Move or travel unfortunately can fix that.. That was our trouble here for a while until our team talked with MECA and now we have judges and a director to host MECA shows. Next year I believe we are hosting a show at least once a month around our area. Last year we got started late in the year and only had about 5-6 shows we hosted.

I hope you have some decent turn outs for your shows. Most of the meca shows in the midwest never seem to have much for participation, which is disappointing to every org out there not just theirs.

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

I hope you have some decent turn outs for your shows. Most of the meca shows in the midwest never seem to have much for participation, which is disappointing to every org out there not just theirs.

We do okay in ohio for meca. We had 13 events last year and all were worth us judges' time/effort from an attendance standpoint. But I'm trying to get events booked earlier so ppl can know sooner. We should be having at least 15 events for 2012

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

We do okay in ohio for meca. We had 13 events last year and all were worth us judges' time/effort from an attendance standpoint. But I'm trying to get events booked earlier so ppl can know sooner. We should be having at least 15 events for 2012

I wish you the best for next and that is great that your trying to bring back shows. I went to a few in Missouri and surrounding areas and was disappointed a bit.

Don't get what I was say wrong or twisted, it is not just Meca with attendance issues...just about all orgs have issues right now. A few areas are still thriving though.

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

i compete in the local 0-600 trunk a/b stock class. so far im the loudest .lol

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

Word up, meca's most recognizeable event is getting dropped tis year due to it losing money wtf

What event is that?

I have been promoting shows for 2 years now and have been getting increased numbers in SQ year over year. This year I am hosting 6 with a regional final (hopefully) and I do it on my own at a buddies shop in Baltimore. In Pa we have Zenner who does 3-5 shows a year in the Pittsburg area and 12Volt Daves does 1-2 in Eastern Pa. Between us we have a pretty good amount of people come out and support us and MECA. Last year we brought IASCA back into the area and had GREAT success on both the SQ and SPL side and will be doing it again. There is room for growth, its just slow.

 

[chefhow 10+ year member]

I have reached out to Meca a few times but we never could make arrangements for anything. I hate to see shows die off no matter what org or who runs them. No matter what a show fading away hurts the hobby/sport as a whole.

I understand what you are saying, but I'd be willing to be if you reach out again Steve would be willing to work with you, especially since he is trying to build up the area where you are with Mark Eldridge and they guys in that area. They have been working hard to get things going for the past couple of years and seem so close to breaking thru.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I understand what you are saying, but I'd be willing to be if you reach out again Steve would be willing to work with you, especially since he is trying to build up the area where you are with Mark Eldridge and they guys in that area. They have been working hard to get things going for the past couple of years and seem so close to breaking thru.

I may try to again. I have to see what all I have going on in 2012 and how big of a part I will play with other orgs.

I need to make sure if I do offer my services that I can offer sufficient time to his org and not just be a "back burner" situation.

 

[Team TH (Donny) 10+ year member]

I hope you have some decent turn outs for your shows. Most of the meca shows in the midwest never seem to have much for participation, which is disappointing to every org out there not just theirs.

We do pretty good. For just our first year (with late start..) our shows varied from anywhere from 15-20 competitors to 30+. It's enough to get by covering the minimums and a little bit more. I believe the required equipment (PA system, Tables, Tent, Etc..) is now payed off. We already had the TL and software. I'm thinking once our area is more known for MECA with our future plans of frequent events will keep people interested in coming around.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

What event is that?

Carl Casper in Louisville. That's where the first MECA show was. Used to be a great show with 100+ competitors, now it's lucky to have 30.

We do pretty good. For just our first year (with late start..) our shows varied from anywhere from 15-20 competitors to 30+. It's enough to get by covering the minimums and a little bit more. I believe the required equipment (PA system, Tables, Tent, Etc..) is now payed off. We already had the TL and software. I'm thinking once our area is more known for MECA with our future plans of frequent events will keep people interested in coming around.

I know I'm going to try to make it down for at least one of your shows to show some support. 3 hour drive for me though so I may have to trailer the S-10.