Pre-Import Alliance Atlanta Dinner/Cruise/Club Event
01-29-11, 09:15 AM
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See you there James, a little shake shake boom boom can't hurt lol. Saw your Blog, seems like we have some common friends...Austin, Josh chi, Lucas, Alex Gallardo..is that Carrina's old hatch? Clean SC you have.
01-29-11, 09:42 PM
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Haha, ya I just dont like the scene really. Its mostly a been there done that sort of thing. I work with Lucas and Alex's brother Mike. So I pretty much know all the rest of the group through them. You should look at the blog again, I just put up a rolling shot 
01-31-11, 04:52 AM
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Ah got it, well that explains it lol. Didn't see lot of people from Forged last time, but good to see more from Forged crew will be there this year. Those rolling shots look great.
02-01-11, 05:18 PM
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Hey guys....Sunny here.
I take everyone's safety very highly, as I am part of this event as well. Neither do I wanna get in trouble or want to see anyone part of it and do my very best. Past two events have been very successful, not 1 car got into any kind of trouble...not from cops or accident *touch wood*. Each car at this event is a high value car and I take that in count. I do my scouting for the best route possible for the event like I did for the past events, where I drove the route and looked for a best parking lot before I finalized the route.
-As it being a "cruise", no one is advised to drive at high rate of speed or told by me. It is totally upto the person, they can drive at 55mph or 110mph, whatever they are comfortable with. People can very well group up, stay together and maintain that speed throughout the cruise. I have scouts up front and in the back looking for cops. They do very well of calling me back when they see one so we can stay out of trouble.
-Plenty of Honda, Acura, Nissan 240 folks have gotten wind of the events in past as well. Atlanta is full of them. No one other than who was invited showed up at the last 2 events and crashed. This is the exact reason I have local police department at the event so no unwanted people are their. I do my best to keep the location private and route is handed out to attendees in person.
-1st event we waited in the parking lot for 45mins because half of the group took the wrong exit and got lost. I didn't want to leave those people out because they were attendees, and unfamiliar with the area so best choice was to wait and let them re-group. How would you feel if I left you out?
-2nd event, we were in 2 groups (reason you had to slow down to 30mph to wait) is because Atlanta PD promised me 2 police escorts to block the red lights for us to stay together, and only 1 showed up then said we'll have to wait another hour for 2nd one. It was already 10pm, everyone had dinner, and car were staged to roll in parking lot. Waiting another hour wasn't a option when 60 cars are lined up to leave. In the end we all caught up, safe and sound.
Dan, I don't know if you are thinking I am keeping people away from your meet? I am surprised to see this criticism from you since you never brought these points or close calls up to me in person or PM or email or call. As you told me you had lots of fun at 1st event, came to second event as well, and went without hesitation. Sad to hear you won't be joining us this year. If you have any questions, do feel free to call me.
I try very hard to keep everyone happy. If Club Lexus thinks it is best in their interest/safety to stay out of Cruise then by all means do what's best for you. I rather see happy enthusiasts 
than worried 
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I take everyone's safety very highly, as I am part of this event as well. Neither do I wanna get in trouble or want to see anyone part of it and do my very best. Past two events have been very successful, not 1 car got into any kind of trouble...not from cops or accident *touch wood*. Each car at this event is a high value car and I take that in count. I do my scouting for the best route possible for the event like I did for the past events, where I drove the route and looked for a best parking lot before I finalized the route.
-As it being a "cruise", no one is advised to drive at high rate of speed or told by me. It is totally upto the person, they can drive at 55mph or 110mph, whatever they are comfortable with. People can very well group up, stay together and maintain that speed throughout the cruise. I have scouts up front and in the back looking for cops. They do very well of calling me back when they see one so we can stay out of trouble.
-Plenty of Honda, Acura, Nissan 240 folks have gotten wind of the events in past as well. Atlanta is full of them. No one other than who was invited showed up at the last 2 events and crashed. This is the exact reason I have local police department at the event so no unwanted people are their. I do my best to keep the location private and route is handed out to attendees in person.
-1st event we waited in the parking lot for 45mins because half of the group took the wrong exit and got lost. I didn't want to leave those people out because they were attendees, and unfamiliar with the area so best choice was to wait and let them re-group. How would you feel if I left you out?
-2nd event, we were in 2 groups (reason you had to slow down to 30mph to wait) is because Atlanta PD promised me 2 police escorts to block the red lights for us to stay together, and only 1 showed up then said we'll have to wait another hour for 2nd one. It was already 10pm, everyone had dinner, and car were staged to roll in parking lot. Waiting another hour wasn't a option when 60 cars are lined up to leave. In the end we all caught up, safe and sound.
Dan, I don't know if you are thinking I am keeping people away from your meet? I am surprised to see this criticism from you since you never brought these points or close calls up to me in person or PM or email or call. As you told me you had lots of fun at 1st event, came to second event as well, and went without hesitation. Sad to hear you won't be joining us this year. If you have any questions, do feel free to call me.
I try very hard to keep everyone happy. If Club Lexus thinks it is best in their interest/safety to stay out of Cruise then by all means do what's best for you
. I rather see happy enthusiasts than worried .LOL, i have absolutely no reason to think you are trying to keep people away from my meet. at this point, my meet is just an idea... nothing completely set in stone. plus, if it happens, it will be in the early afternoon and finish before your event starts. so please, do not think i have any kind of hidden agendas here. like you said, i have participated and supported both of the previous events. i still had fun and still support your event, however, this go around just doesn't sit well with me. i feel like there will be way too much risk with all of the additional 'tuners' in town. its just my opinion... everyone has the right and ability to drive as slow and carefully as they choose. i just know i don't want to put myself in a potential situation.
good luck to anyone and everyone who goes.. and have a great time!
02-11-11, 10:34 AM
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I, too, am an old fart, but my wife isn't
So, I guess we will have to club. Anyone getting a nearby hotel? Possible group discount? Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown is a block away from the club! OP, is there a list of those attending the pre-event?
02-13-11, 08:04 PM
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There's also Hotel W block away from the club. If enough members register for the event and are spending the night in town. I am sure a hotel will do a group package.
Here's a Facebook RSVP for attending so you can see some of the people attending:
http://www.facebook.com/malhotra.sun...88321527859382
As we get closer to event I can list all the Club Lexus owners who have registered. Please put club lexus in info when registering.
Here's a Facebook RSVP for attending so you can see some of the people attending:
http://www.facebook.com/malhotra.sun...88321527859382
As we get closer to event I can list all the Club Lexus owners who have registered. Please put club lexus in info when registering.
03-26-11, 05:40 PM
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03-31-11, 12:10 AM
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here are couple of videos from last years Midnight Cruise II.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGZE_irowiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o906DE9lygY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGZE_irowiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o906DE9lygY
