MECA Freezefest 2-26-12 Lebanon TN roll call and questions - Page 15

pimpndahoz · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by bmiller1

Same here.

I came for the criticism, not the numbers. One was very good with suggestions.

I think I got what I need to begin to tighten things up a bit. Probably should've invited some more people on here to listen and critique. Live and learn.

Ya that was "M.W." on mine. He made all kinds of useful notes on my scoresheet, really useful.

**bikinpunk** · 02-28-2012

Mic and Steve both left great feedback. It's good when judges have the same criticisms. Helps a lot.

**Mic10is** · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by pimpndahoz

Ya that was "M.W." on mine. He made all kinds of useful notes on my scoresheet, really useful.

you're welcome

postman18ny · 02-28-2012

he gave me an 85.5, way higher than the other 2 judges

bmiller1 · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Mic10is

you're welcome

Yeah, Mic. It was you. I didn't care about the score. I just saw the comments and, for someone who has been in this "hobby" for as little time as I have, that was like gold.

**Mic10is** · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by bmiller1

Yeah, Mic. It was you. I didn't care about the score. I just saw the comments and, for someone who has been in this "hobby" for as little time as I have, that was like gold.

its always been one of my pet peeves for as long as Ive done this, when Judges dont offer any comments or areas for improvements.
So when I judge and when I help train other judges..I make it a point to always give comments and suggestions.

otherwise, there is nothing or nowhere to go from there

hopefully I'll see you again

bmiller1 · 02-28-2012

I hope so as well. But, hopefully you won't have to repeat yourself in the comments.

**Mic10is** · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by bmiller1

I hope so as well. But, hopefully you won't have to repeat yourself in the comments.

Unless you come to PA or VA...its doubtful youll have to worry about my score sheet comments

I have 2 cars I need to finish and then I'll be back in the lanes

bmiller1 · 02-28-2012

Wow. I didn't realize you had traveled that far. Probably won't happen. I appreciate the critique on this one though. Good luck in your competitions.

**MacLeod** · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by strakele

Hah. You're on! And I was using a $60 bargain bin sub on a ghetto baffle

It'll be even better next time. I thought they said the margin was narrow, but I didn't know it was THAT narrow. Wow! Would be interesting to compare score sheets...

You gonna be at spring break? I don't think I had a chance to talk to you on Sunday.

I got killed by turn off pops again just like at finals. Lost a point per judge. I also took a hit for weak sub bass. I was trying something a little new and tuning kinda thin down low since Ive noticed judges cranking up the volume a little more lately. Didnt work. LOL!

No spring break for me. Too expensive and too crowded for my tastes. April Fools Fest should be my next one.

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Originally Posted by DAT

Crap, not sure if I need to do Mod / Modex / or Extreme.

I'm thinking about Modex looks good, but damn Bikinpunk might be better than Steve Cook now? That class is stacked.

Modified is gonna be tough because theyre so many freaking cars in there. ModEx is less crowded but Im here to tell ya, I listened to Cook's truck Sunday and the dude is on to something. Its the best Ive ever heard it.....and thats saying something. He's my pick to knock the NASCAR off its perch as big dawg this year....that is assuming he can keep himself from tearing everything out and rebuilding every other weekend.

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Originally Posted by Mic10is

its always been one of my pet peeves for as long as Ive done this, when Judges dont offer any comments or areas for improvements.
So when I judge and when I help train other judges..I make it a point to always give comments and suggestions.

otherwise, there is nothing or nowhere to go from there

Could not agree more. This is especially true for guys like us that are doing shows during the season for one reason only and thats to tune up for finals. Dont care about scores or trophies, just tell me what I need to fix!

millerlyte · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Mic10is

its always been one of my pet peeves for as long as Ive done this, when Judges dont offer any comments or areas for improvements.
So when I judge and when I help train other judges..I make it a point to always give comments and suggestions.

I must say, as displeased as I was with the actual score, the specific comments were invaluable. They confirmed suspicions of mine and made me more aware of new imperfections. The way I look at it, the more thorough the feedback, the less frequently they will be made in the future. In my opinion, the numbers are most validated through the comments which follow (or precede). I would rather get a 65 with an abundance of comments, positive or negative, than a 70 with some chicken scratch here and there. I want to know why I got the score I did. And for most of my score sheets, I can say that desire was fulfilled.

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Originally Posted by DAT

Crap, not sure if I need to do Mod / Modex / or Extreme.

I'm thinking about Modex looks good, but damn Bikinpunk might be better than Steve Cook now? That class is stacked.

If that's the way you want to roll, then I'm tellin ya... prepare yourself

sure as hell is no playground in there.

**Mic10is** · 02-28-2012

Anyone who listened to Erin (Bikinpunk) car. I advise you all to goto the Doctor for a lung X-ray or even an MRI or Cat Scan...I have a feeling If I have to sit in it again at its present state that I may develop mesothelioma or something....either that or i'll be paranoid of termite infestation

highly · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by Mic10is

Anyone who listened to Erin (Bikinpunk) car. I advise you all to goto the Doctor for a lung X-ray or even an MRI or Cat Scan...I have a feeling If I have to sit in it again at its present state that I may develop mesothelioma or something....either that or i'll be paranoid of termite infestation

Wasn't that covered back here?

**Mic10is** · 02-28-2012

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Originally Posted by highly

Wasn't that covered back here?

as a Judge, I cannot point and laugh...even if it is Erin's car

highly · 02-28-2012

As a judge, sure. But as a human being....

**dietDrThunder** · 02-28-2012

Ya I was really hoping for more comments than I got. Mic did a great job though. I knew that my total lack of imaging was going to get me crucified, and it did...but that's ok. It was my first comp, and my first build in over 20 years. I will be back shortly, and I won't be last

Thanks to all for a good time!

**marvnmars** · 02-29-2012

I am half expecting to see the baby seat all fuzzy next time...lol I will say, the doughnuts complement the car nicely.... Erin is an outside the box thinker.

**stereo_luver** · 02-29-2012

Ok so you all got comments. NOW...how many of you actually went to the judges and discussed what was commented? The first chance I got I got together with Mic to go over my scoresheet. Mic is the Capitain of our team and when he stepped out of my truck from judging it he told me something like he was brutally honest (or something to that fact) and smiled at me. Mic doesn't play favorites with anyone. Especially with a team member. If anything he may even be more critical of a member of the team. Then again Mic is a very honest and critical judge who scores a system as it should be. Maybe my statement of being more critical of my truck was wrong. All I know is he is as fair a judge as you will find. Very approacable and will take the time to discuss what he heard and give tips on what needs to be done to correct the scores. At the end of the event you all should find some time to discuss your scoresheets with the judges. This is the only way to really understand what was heard in your scores and get some direction on where to tune from there.

Chuck

bmiller1 · 02-29-2012

^^duly noted.

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**bikinpunk** · 02-29-2012

I hate Christian Laettner!

bmiller1 · 02-29-2012

Greatness is often despised. We do appreciate Travis Ford cushioning the impact between Laettner's foot and the unforgiving surface of the court. His feet were weary from all the jump shots and what not.

**bikinpunk** · 02-29-2012

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Originally Posted by bmiller1

Greatness is often despised.

lol!

Good comeback!

**bikinpunk** · 02-29-2012

In case anyone is interested, I have attached a pdf of my scoresheets to share. Maybe some folks who heard my car can see what the judges had to say and that might help them in their own cars.

- Erin

bmiller1 · 02-29-2012

Well, that concludes my smack talking for the year. I have a feeling I might be eating my words around.....oh.....Marchish.

strakele · 02-29-2012

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Originally Posted by bikinpunk

In case anyone is interested, I have attached a pdf of my scoresheets to share. Maybe some folks who heard my car can see what the judges had to say and that might help them in their own cars.

- Erin

Did the new judge hear turn off pops in EVERY SINGLE CAR?

Also, according to one judge, my car is substantially better than Erin's