Any word? Maybe a visit in person?

Nothing yet... Ive tried three different people, two faxes, three emails and calling. Ill call again when I get some free time. I know ive got the right email addresses so theyre most likely ignoring me.

Quote: Originally Posted by PROGMH As we're all aware there is and has been for quite some time an uneasy feeling between the police and young car enthusiasts such as ourselves. We're all worried that theyre going to pull us up and give us a hard time because we're young and we like to spend copious amounts of our hard earned wages into our pride and joy. What I have in mind is having a chat to a senior member of the force in the south eastern suburbs and try to organise a 'safe zone'. What I mean by that is that there is an organised carpark somewhere where we can all go on a friday night and meet up, have a chat, show off our cars and just generally catch up with mates (basically as we do on the highway now). I propose that there be police presence... set up a booze bus... defect pieces of **** and blatantly obvious dangerous vehicles. It would be on the proviso that we dont do burnouts, race, drink drive or act like idiots and rub it in thier faces. It will attract idiots... I would advise the police to treat these idiots as they should be treated... we should write down rego's of people leaving doing burnouts etc. Wouldnt it be good to know that there is a spot every friday night to meet up, see some nice cars, catch up with friends and not have to worry about the force rocking up and blocking the area off so that they can defect everyone one by one. It would work well for us... it would work well for them. They'll know where everyone is! They'll know we're not creating mayhem or drink driving. Obviously if I went and had a chat to someone then I would need the support of alot of people to try to persuade them to give the idea a go. They do it in other states... so why not here. Hot rodders get treated well because they dont misbehave (as much) and there are 100 times more hot rod events and meets than street machine / newer car meet ups. Can we behave? Would you be interested? Would you show me your support? Brett. Sounds good imo! just as long as they dont turn.

with u 100%

from the sounds of these new epa /defect stations sounds like they are trying to get every thing "not standed" off the road witch is bull sh#t . would be good if they worked some thing out with us "people in the car scene" then maybe we wouldnt have this "you vs Me" kinda thing every time a copper pulls some 1 over with a nice car.

Quote: Originally Posted by THC from the sounds of these new epa /defect stations sounds like they are trying to get every thing "not standed" off the road witch is bull sh#t . would be good if they worked some thing out with us "people in the car scene" then maybe we wouldnt have this "you vs Me" kinda thing every time a copper pulls some 1 over with a nice car. nicely said.

not a bad letter they'll have lots of issues to consider before replying so it may take some time for them to get back to you. Yes call them down the track though if you don't get a call from them things to consider you'd also need to have a time frame in mind: how long do you propose each event lasts? and remember it'd effectively take one or two cops off the road for the period, they may naturally be unwilling to do that as everyone wants police out there on the road. it'd likely be too big a commitment for what gain at their end in terms of community safety etc? wet weather plan??? they'd be very pissed off if they commit but weather results in nobody turning up to the event and lastly, they will be very busy so you may have to look at dates summer coming up, perhaps a trial one first to gauge success or otherwise?

I GOT A REPLY! He needs to know approximately how many cars attending and also where the proposed locations are. I was thinking there might be 50-80 cars to start with but I need some locations. Guys throw some locations at me. Must be: away from princes highway Must be lit up Do you think ill need permission to use thier car parks?

the carpark where VSS cruise was last, across Fountain Gate shopping centre where JB-hifi is i think, but thats kinda on the corner of princess / Narre Cranbourne road, its always lit up, and i dont think you haveto pay or ask to use the carpark, its always open, no gates, and its public property in the end i presume, VSS cruise has had 2 cruise meets their its a BIGG carpark so consider it. PS: im in for the meet. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Yeah thats a pretty good spot. Im open to others too.

bunnings on warrigul rd theirs lights heaps of spots its away from the hwy

Are the lights on at night? Those two spots sound good.

yeah lights are on at night and it is a pretty big open space because it has shops next 2 the bunnings 2 wich have their own carpark but its in the one complex sort of thing if u get what im saying

OH I know the one youre talking about... ill put it as one of the spots but its very close to the highway.

not really man its a good 5 or 6 k's i reckon and also whats with not having it close 2 the hwy if their are cops there isnt it gonna keep every1 in line so it wont really be that bad and people that dont know about it soon as they drive past and see cop cars they're gonna not come because they think the cops will be defecting every1

PROGMH, i have an idea. This could possibly elminate any tagg-alongs who "claim" to be apart of the meet etc. Why dont you write up something on word with a space for drivers or car-owners to put in their number plates before attending the meet. So basicaly, something like.. This notice is for identification purposes only, and hereby proves that ________ is a welcome participant of this event. in the blank area you state your number plates, so if police do see anyone acting up, pull them over they can also ask for this notice and if the driver sais..WTF r u on about, what notice. then police will know they are not part of our crowd ? anyone who wishes to attend the meet will haveto either PM PROGMH or request a notice, because you dont want 16 year old kids printing off 50 copies from a public link to the notice, just to pass onto their 18 year old mates with ford lasers (mite i add not including PLZB-18's sleaper RB26 f/laser) and magna's... perhaps this will allow the police to see a clearer picture of who is in our crowd and who is just their without envite, and to run a muck. because in the end we are trying to settle something with the authorities by proving we are their for a goodtime, and no criminal offences, correct ? i guess if anyone wanted to envite their mates to come along to the meet and bring their mates cars, they can request also to just copy the notice, and when you request if u can copy the notice youl give your plates to PROGMH or any other organiser of the event just for tracking purposes.. so if someone who is a tagg long, somehow gets a copy of the notice but hasnt given his/her plates to the organiser for record purposes, then you can say..i havnt got his plates but he managed to get a copy of the notice, anyone and everyone at this event who is MENT to be here has requested to be here through me via calaisturbo.com.au. etc and etc.

aca etc is epic fail might as well slide your **** on a cheese grater. lets get the main thing sorted first

Quote: Originally Posted by Chemical I still think a "charity" style thing is pretty appropriate and convincing. Everyone donates a gold coin when they get to the entrance, money goes towards a particular foundation. Mitre 10 Bunnings etc might buy it? Yeah somthing like that could be good Brett I have e mailed my man, hopefully he will pass it on asap, I gave them your mobile and e mail so hopefully expect a call. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Thanks jase. Guys there is no way in hell that ill have ACA / TT there. Theyve never done a positive thing for car enthusiasts and I KNOW it will be turned on us. I remember a CT member having a good positive interview on TT and they flipped it around and shat on him. Its not happening - end of story. Lets not get too far ahead of ourselves either. Ive still got to get the nod from police and the nod from an owner / management of a venue. I do however gladly have the approval of calaisturbo.com.au - thankyou steve. We are getting there but its a process. Thanks for everyones input. Brett

Quote: Originally Posted by Chemical I still think a "charity" style thing is pretty appropriate and convincing. Everyone donates a gold coin when they get to the entrance, money goes towards a particular foundation. Mitre 10 Bunnings etc might buy it? Thats a great idea. Perfect way to demonstrate our good nature.