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Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on March 16, 2007, 12:43:46 PM
The DGLVK is at it again! Westcoast Showdown is coming up fast!

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This year we are returning the 2 Day Event!

Saturday June 23rd will be "Cruise to the Movies" night! We will start out at the show location, cruise down the along the white rock beach and head out to Aldergrove to meet up at the Twilight Drive-In where we have made arrangements for early priority access! The snack bar will be open, and movies will start at regular times. All cruisers are responsible to cover the costs of the Drive-In admission if you choose to stay for the shows!

General Admission: $11.00
Children (5-12): $7.00
Seniors (65+): $8.50

Sunday will host the fastest growing show on the westcoast! With the first Canadian swap meet of the season and a full compliment of water and aircooled cars and buses!

We have been very successful this year with getting more vendors and sponsors involved. We are collecting up the giveaway schwag everyday!

Date : June 24th 2007

Place : South Surrey Athletic Park (Softball City) located at 20th Avenue & 148th Street, Surrey

Times : Show will open at 9:30

Car and Swap Space Registration starts at 8:30

Awards handed out at 3pm

Cost : It's always free to come see the cars and hang out!  

$15 for Car Show

$20 for Swap Space

We will have the grills going for some of those great burgers and some awesome music as well! The water park will be open too!

Be sure to check out our club website for more details and we will post here as well!

There is an automatic mailing list that you can sign up for to keep up to date on all the details on our website www.dglvk.com/mail (http://www.dglvk.com/mail)
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: dirtydeedss on March 16, 2007, 06:29:24 PM
for the lowest non adjustable suspension, can you have beam adjusters that are welded up?
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on March 16, 2007, 06:36:06 PM
IIRC this class is for non-air and non hydraulic adjustable cars, so if you can change the ride height on the fly then you dont qualify.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: dirtydeedss on March 16, 2007, 06:42:32 PM
so in other words i can use beam adjusters?
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: slammedbus on March 16, 2007, 07:18:58 PM
yes you can
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: dirtydeedss on March 16, 2007, 07:29:27 PM
nice B)  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Geoff on March 17, 2007, 09:33:13 AM
This is a great show that I know everyone looks forward to every year. Everyone needs to help these guys out and make sure this show is around for a long time.

What can we do to help them?

Sponsorship is always a big one. If you know someone with a business who would be interested in helping out, (they always announce the sponsors on the PA all day as well as include them on flyers and web sites) A great way to get some exposure.

If your on another forum what ever it is,DOV,VVWC, I support Stripper Moms.com.....whatever. Just spread the word and make this a huge event.

Bring the family, It's not just a car event these guys have it at a nice location with Play area for the kids, water park BMX track. Lots to do while the event is going on.

With all the VW shops closing we need to support those who keep the old VW's alive and these are one of the groups that do it.

Geoff.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on March 17, 2007, 11:32:03 AM
wurd g...

viva el wcsd. i'm totally stoked on this show.

i'll be swapping a bunch of rare and unique nos and other hard to find acvw parts. so if you want killer deals on radical parts, you better come to this show.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: G-dog on March 17, 2007, 12:14:49 PM
Can I get radical deals on killer parts ? ;)  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on March 31, 2007, 09:51:44 PM
Check out the new details in the first post!!!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: thrasherbill on March 31, 2007, 10:21:34 PM
Any word on what the movies will be or is it just a regular night at the Drive-In with whatever is playing that week? Sounds like a cool pre-event either way.

 :rockon:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on March 31, 2007, 10:41:26 PM
Unfortunately we were unable to make a commitment to get a private function, so it will be whatever movies are playing.  Hopefully they will be good ones.
 
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on May 19, 2007, 03:39:54 PM
Just an update with a list of our current sponsors for this years show!

Buny's & Bugs
ACVW.NET
Momentum Motors Parts
Autobahn Dismantlers
AVR Import Specialties
ACTOP20.COM
Duane's German Autohaus
The Bug Shop
Rudy Feeg Auto Repair
Frances Andrew Powdercoating
KMS Tools
Princess Auto

Be sure to check them out at the show !!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: AirCooledRules on May 20, 2007, 05:01:24 PM
I wont be making the show (work) but im very excited about the Drive-In. The last meet/show i took my beetle to was the KaferKraft cruise and that was a good 4ish years ago.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Shane on May 20, 2007, 08:17:09 PM
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so in other words i can use beam adjusters?
YOu better adjust that sucker right down as my vert is a scraper ;)  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: dirtydeedss on May 20, 2007, 10:40:59 PM
im not going to be able to take my car to the showdown, im taking the buggy hopefully. but im hoping to take the beetle to the great canadian.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: jim martin on May 21, 2007, 12:02:07 AM
oh boy this is coming up fast this year,better get cracking the wip on the wok.
if not i will bring out the barbie racer
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: OUTKAST on May 21, 2007, 10:19:32 AM
I'm still sorting out commitments but this looks like it will be Awesome :rockon:

Way to go for all of those involved it souds like a really great weekend ,the drive in is a really good idea B)

Glad to see so many good sponsers step up as well hope it goes awesome and may even see you there  :)
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: amishrabbi on May 21, 2007, 12:36:24 PM
damn it, my new job has me working tues-sat

so unless i can work something out im going to be SOL for the show
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on May 21, 2007, 01:19:53 PM
the show is on a SUNDAY, the cruise and movies is on SATURDAY night
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Matt on May 21, 2007, 01:20:38 PM
EDIT: what he said.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: amishrabbi on May 21, 2007, 07:38:21 PM
well that works then, i thought it was all the same day for some reason
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on May 22, 2007, 11:17:11 PM
Both Land Products & The Old Beetle Shop have signed on as premier sponsors! Thanks to both of them.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: blarneyman on June 03, 2007, 02:04:25 PM
Is there a set start time and cruise route for the Saturday?
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 03, 2007, 03:43:37 PM
that will be coming this week, we have to do the cruise and figure it all out yet!!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 06, 2007, 10:14:04 PM
So who's in?
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Mowser on June 06, 2007, 10:22:31 PM
Provided the bus is on the road and I venture down with it I'm IN with all four wheels.  Drive In with the camper... Yee Haa.  Gonna need a Co-Pilot though.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on June 06, 2007, 11:20:04 PM
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So who's in?
my girl & i will be along for the cruise to the drive-in and i will be setting up shop in the swap meet area for the show.

cant wait!!!

viva le wcsd!! B)  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: blarneyman on June 07, 2007, 04:44:34 PM
My daughter and I should both be there (in our own bugs).
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: steveo_32 on June 10, 2007, 09:35:19 AM
Im in for a cruise! a chance to take the 55 on a longer cruise than my driveway!
a
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 10, 2007, 09:41:15 AM
Here is your latest Westcoast Showdown 2007 Update.

The movie schedule for the Cruise in to the Drive-In has been posted and is as follows

Here is the movie schedule for the night of the cruise.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PG)

28 Weeks Later (18A)

Reno 911!: Miami (18A)

Movies start at about 10PM, we will be set to arrive for around 8PM, snack bar will be open and it will give everyone a chance to hangout!

We have not been able to secure a good host hotel so here is a list of local hotels that you can check in to.

Break Away Motel http://www.breakawaymotel.com (http://www.breakawaymotel.com)

Aston Pacific Inn http://www.pacificinn.com (http://www.pacificinn.com)

Best Western Peace Arch Inn http://www.peacearchinn.com (http://www.peacearchinn.com)

For those interested in B&B this site has a list of ones local to the Show http://www.vancouver-bc.com/Accommodations/WhiteRock/ (http://www.vancouver-bc.com/Accommodations/WhiteRock/)

 
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: amishrabbi on June 10, 2007, 02:54:58 PM
i will make it for the movies, but might miss the cruise depending on when and where it starts
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 11, 2007, 09:32:38 PM
Cruise-In to the Drive-In

Date : June 23rd 2007

Place : South Surrey Athletic Park (Softball City) located at 20th Avenue & 148th Street, Surrey

Times : Cruise departs at 7 PM SHARP, please be at the park for 6:30 for maps and pre-cruise meeting!!

This year is going to be awesome! With the return of the cruise, but with a twist. We are going to depart from the park again, head down along the beach and then out to Aldergrove where we will finish at the Twilight Drive-In.

We have arranged early access to the drive-in as well as the access to the snack bar facilities. This will get us in as a group prior to normal opening times so that we can do a meet & greet before the movies start. Each car will be responsible to pay there own way into the drive-in.

Here is the movie schedule for the night of the cruise.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PG)

28 Weeks Later (18A)

Reno 911!: Miami (18A)

Movies start at about 10PM, we will be set to arrive for around 8PM, snack bar will be open and it will give everyone a chance to hangout!  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on June 11, 2007, 10:01:10 PM
^^^perfect!! cant wait.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: slammedbus on June 11, 2007, 10:51:01 PM
I hope they serve Cola...I'm sittin with Silas!!!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: amishrabbi on June 11, 2007, 10:58:19 PM
sweet, i can make the cruise :rockon:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Bruce on June 11, 2007, 11:15:42 PM
Got an FM radio in yer car?
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 12, 2007, 06:54:43 AM
Yes you will need an FM radio, a portable stereo or a walkman if you want.

Bruce will need someone to go with seeing as he is afraid of technology and doesnt understand FM radio :P
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: BUSDADDY on June 12, 2007, 08:48:28 AM
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Got an FM radio in yer car?
Make sure it's got a digital tuner too, the signal there is so weak you cant get it with a knob and scale style radio.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: amishrabbi on June 12, 2007, 08:57:54 AM
yep, its got a modern stereo in it. im set B)  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Mowser on June 12, 2007, 06:18:54 PM
Hmmm, hadn't thought of that.  One more thing to add to the list.  Just when you think you are done.......
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on June 12, 2007, 08:19:00 PM
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I hope they serve Cola...I'm sittin with Silas!!!
i hope you like cuddling....cause once i get a couple colas in me..... :wub:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: G-dog on June 12, 2007, 09:55:45 PM
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit :wacko:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: blarneyman on June 15, 2007, 10:42:05 PM
Do we have to pay for the movie when we enter early? I'd like to hang out for a while after the cruise but not stay for the movie (don't want to drive to Blaine or Sumas to get across the border when it's over). It looks like my daughter is going to have a car full (sister, friend & cousin) but I'll be going solo.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Shane on June 16, 2007, 02:24:25 PM
I would assume that you would have to ask at the gate,  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Matt on June 22, 2007, 08:49:20 PM
How big are the swap spots?  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: steveo_32 on June 22, 2007, 10:40:22 PM
good question, that will tell how much i can bring!
Can i take them all??
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 22, 2007, 10:49:40 PM
We will try to accomodate everyone, but normally two parking stalls is what you get.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on June 22, 2007, 10:50:43 PM
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We will try to accomodate everyone, but normally two parking stalls is what you get.
sounds very reasonable.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 23, 2007, 08:25:17 AM
Cruise-In to the Drive-In

Date : June 23rd 2007

Place : South Surrey Athletic Park (Softball City) located at 20th Avenue & 148th Street, Surrey

Times : Cruise departs at 7 PM SHARP, please be at the park for 6:30 for maps and pre-cruise meeting!!

This year is going to be awesome! With the return of the cruise, but with a twist. We are going to depart from the park again, head down along the beach and then out to Aldergrove where we will finish at the Twilight Drive-In.

We have arranged early access to the drive-in as well as the access to the snack bar facilities. This will get us in as a group prior to normal opening times so that we can do a meet & greet before the movies start. Each car will be responsible to pay there own way into the drive-in.

General Admission: $11.00
Children (5-12): $7.00
Seniors (65+): $8.50

Your admission ticket is valid for all the shows on the night you come!
Please note: the box-office is CASH ONLY. ATM in the concession.

Here is the movie schedule for the night of the cruise.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PG)

28 Weeks Later (18A)

Reno 911!: Miami (18A)

Movies start at about 10PM, we will be set to arrive for around 8PM, snack bar will be open and it will give everyone a chance to hangout!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Crank on June 23, 2007, 10:34:11 PM
Sorry I had to peel off the pack so early on in the cruise tonight.
I left my kids at home and they had a meltdown, lol...
Great turn out though!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on June 24, 2007, 01:14:42 AM
that cruise was a whole lot of good times. many thanks to the dglvk for doing such a great job with it. and what a great turnout!!!

i thought the movie was supposed to be "the fantastic foursome" tho? :lol:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: blarneyman on June 24, 2007, 01:25:31 AM
Wish I could have been there :( . I'm having brake issues with my bug :angry:. I took a brake from the brakes  :P and fixed an electrical short and replaced the generator (thanks Jason) in my Ghia :D . Turned out to be a good day. Now if I could just get to sleep  :wacko:
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: egspot on June 24, 2007, 04:53:24 PM


Big thanks to all the organizers and sposors of the Westcoast Showdown. Even the weather could not keep us away.

 I am glad we finished on time before the thunder and hail came down.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Russ on June 24, 2007, 05:22:19 PM
yes it was good to be out even if it was a little wet.
thanks again
great show guys/gals
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: silas on June 24, 2007, 05:41:01 PM
wow...what a great show.

first....thanks so much to chris, danny, james, simone, jason and mike (the dglvk) for organizing such an amazing weekend. you all worked your tails off and i am very gratefull for all your hard work and dedication. it is so nice to have 2 local vw shows to go to in one summer. congrats on a great event.

second....thanks to all the sponsers for stepping up and supporting the dglvk and the westcoast showdown.

third.....thanks to all the show participants, swappers and crowd for showing up and attending this fine event even tho the weather was the pits.

thanks again....you all rock!! :rockon:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Shane on June 24, 2007, 07:32:58 PM
I second Silas,
You guys/gals in eth DGLVK great job, I know how hard it is to put on such an event and you did awesome...
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Greg on June 24, 2007, 07:40:25 PM
I third that!

All of us from the island had a blast! Id like to thank everyone who made this show so great, cant wait for next years.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: bwaz on June 24, 2007, 07:58:16 PM
Thanks guys, even though we got soaked, we had a great time. Maybe we could rename it the WETcoast showdown!
brian waz  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: G-dog on June 24, 2007, 09:19:27 PM
Thanks for the awards gang!!That was fantastic,these are the first trophy type things I ever got!!I had a great time,and I am glad the rain held out for a bit at least!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Brent on June 24, 2007, 09:42:48 PM
That was a great event... kudos to the DGLVK organizers and all their hard work.  I couldn't think of a better venue to debut the Vert.
Hats off to Jason (Slammedbus) for the his paintjob and winning "Best Paint".  Truly amazing work!  Also special thanks to Brian (Redsnapper) for the incredible interior and convertible top.  You Guys Rock   :rockon:

Way to go DGLVK ..Thanks!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Mowser on June 24, 2007, 10:11:49 PM
Fantastic show dglvk.  Congrats to all that won and all that braved the early morning weather to come out and support.  Well worth the drive from Salmon Arm.  Heading home tomorrow morning bright and early.  Till then I'll be helping Slammedbus empty what's left of beverage from a certain Coca-Cola Cooler.

 
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: amishrabbi on June 24, 2007, 10:24:58 PM
thanks for my first show and my cars first show. had a great time at the cruise and the show. ill be at any future events guaranteed
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Crank on June 25, 2007, 09:53:51 AM
Thanks to all the people who set the event up including the sponsors, you all did a great job.
It was great meeting and talking to a few more people and seeing some sweet rides.

My kids enjoyed painting the bunny and had a great time. My youngest daughter was blown away when she won the big basket of goodies for her guess in the jellybean contest. Last year at the GCVW show she was a little disapointed she didn't get anything in the t-shirt toss etc. so this was her year! Oh ya thanks (I think to James?) for making my little girl feel special by giving her a prize for having a sprained wrist, she gave me the coffee mug ;]

Cheers and see y'all soon.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Shane on June 25, 2007, 11:11:17 AM
DGLVK= ALL ABOUT THE LOVE :wub:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Russ on June 25, 2007, 12:04:45 PM
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DGLVK= ALL ABOUT THE LOVE :wub:
as shown by your shirt :D
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: James Buchan on June 25, 2007, 12:12:34 PM
:rockon:  Sprained wrists hurt!
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Que on June 25, 2007, 09:07:17 PM
"FREE HUGS"

Thanks to the DGLVK for a great show.  Definitely worth the drive up.  450miles round trip and STILL didnt win Furthest Driven.  At least he and I share the same name.. Congrats Quinton.

Congrats to all the winners, and to the voters, even ones that voted for the Kermit/Kawasaki Green Bucket of Yuck.


Shane & Amanda, thanks for making it possible for us to come up.  You're sweet.  I like you.  Wurd.

 
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: red snapper on June 26, 2007, 11:10:51 AM
Thanks guys/girls for the great show! :rockon:  
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: sourkraut on June 26, 2007, 09:02:40 PM
Hey Everybody
Did the vavle cover races happen if they did does anyone have photos.
thanks
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Chris on June 30, 2007, 09:38:41 AM
Sorry no valve cover racers this year, weather certainly was not our friend.

The DGLVK would like to thank everyone that came out and supported our event from the cruise to the show, despite the rain it was still a success.

Those who did not make it out missed out on the new vendor setups, the prizes, some killer swap meet deals and James wearing a cowboy hat! (what is with that anyway?)

I have some great deals on shirts as well, we have a lot of shirts leftover and will be parting with them.

Sizes from Youth Large to XXX Large. PM me for Details.

$16 plus you get a free rootbeer lollipop and a coupon for a Root Beer Float courtesy of A&W in Newton (7330 King George Hwy) While Supplies Last.

Speaking of A&W for those that will not make it to Victoria next weekend for VVWC's Volkfest you can head to A&W in Newton for a Show & Shine on July 8th. Its in support of Parkinsons Research. $15 to register, they have dash plaques and prizes galore! Pre registration is recommended. Call 604-307-4565 or email awcarshow@shaw.ca for more details.
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: Shane on June 30, 2007, 03:36:31 PM
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"FREE HUGS"

Thanks to the DGLVK for a great show.  Definitely worth the drive up.  450miles round trip and STILL didnt win Furthest Driven.  At least he and I share the same name.. Congrats Quinton.

Congrats to all the winners, and to the voters, even ones that voted for the Kermit/Kawasaki Green Bucket of Yuck.


Shane & Amanda, thanks for making it possible for us to come up.  You're sweet.  I like you.  Wurd.
You still mad cuz Kermit won a prize and your fan belt thrower did not??
 
Title: Westcoast Showdown 2007
Post by: egspot on February 25, 2008, 06:34:29 PM


When is The Westcoast Showdown 2008? :D