Anyone up for a Florida meet? [Archive] - DIY Mobile Audio

MadMaxSE-L

10-24-2007, 08:53 PM

BTW post were ur located in FL so we can find a place thats is kinda close to everyone

Lakeland, right between Tampa and Orlando - dead in the middle of the state.

Me and the g/f have been wanting to go to Miami - but I know that's probably a little out of the way for some...

Mazda3SQ

10-24-2007, 08:54 PM

I would imagine somewhere in the Tampa/Orlando area would be the best all around compromise. Mid January would be perfect, my December, as I'm sure is the same with many people, is rather hectic.

MadMaxSE-L

10-24-2007, 09:00 PM

I would imagine somewhere in the Tampa/Orlando area would be the best all around compromise. Mid January would be perfect, my December, as I'm sure is the same with many people, is rather hectic.

Yeah, probably better to do it after the holidays. Maybe by then I can get some new components in my Max and have some dough left over.

December's gonna suck...

mobeious

10-24-2007, 09:07 PM

im in bartow dead in the middle of FL bout 10mins from lakeland lol

Mazda3SQ

10-24-2007, 09:11 PM

In that case lakeland, or the lakeland area is looking like a mighty good prospect.

mobeious

10-24-2007, 09:14 PM

maybe the bestbuy in lakeland... real close to I-4 and big parking lot

mazzasec

10-24-2007, 09:14 PM

melbourne

Mirage_Man

10-24-2007, 09:19 PM

If I can get away I'd be in.

theothermike

10-24-2007, 09:26 PM

im in tampa florida right by usf campus

i too could use some help in the 3 way front stage tuning with 6 channels active amps. 16 noobzor =[...

but i think i did a fairly good job taking into account positioning etc..

alxmlr789

10-24-2007, 09:39 PM

Im down, im about 40 mins from lakeland. Like the other dude said, let it cool down a bit, i say around xmas time would be good.

Mazda3SQ

10-24-2007, 10:12 PM

January 12th work for most of you? If so all we'll need to sort out is the place.

dtviewer

10-24-2007, 10:15 PM

I was thinking of starting this same thread and was thinking about having it at Fort Desoto here by St Pete Beach. Fort Desoto has big parking lots, plus you can cook out there.

jj_diamond

10-24-2007, 10:33 PM

Lakeland, right between Tampa and Orlando - dead in the middle of the state.

Me and the g/f have been wanting to go to Miami - but I know that's probably a little out of the way for some...

not for me! :D

dtviewer

10-24-2007, 10:47 PM

I say we stick with Jan 12th for now and start to firm up the details-such as where, etc.

MadMaxSE-L

10-24-2007, 11:34 PM

maybe the bestbuy in lakeland... real close to I-4 and big parking lot

Only problem with that is there are already alot of people that hang out up there on weekend nights - may not have enough room...

Somewhere around Clearwater or somethign might be cool - the beach is always fun...

bass_lover1

10-24-2007, 11:39 PM

Count me in, haven't been to a gathering in quite some time.

I'm in New Port Richey, 'bout an hour north of Tampa, don't mind driving over to Orlando or down to St. Pete, whichever.

Jan 12th works for me, maybe we can find a park somewhere and do a cookout or something like that.

MadMaxSE-L

10-24-2007, 11:45 PM

This gonna be a day or night-time event, or both? I have to work Sunday...

bass_lover1

10-24-2007, 11:50 PM

I always like the idea of 11am to whenever.

MadMaxSE-L

10-24-2007, 11:54 PM

I always like the idea of 11am to whenever.

Exactly what I was thinking:D

Arc

10-25-2007, 12:06 AM

I am in Gainesville/Sarasota.

Just let me know when/where

Mazda3SQ

10-25-2007, 08:23 AM

I know theres a pretty nice park at the base of the skyway in st. pete but haven't really stopped in to see the facilities, any thoughts?

dtviewer

10-25-2007, 08:31 AM

I know theres a pretty nice park at the base of the skyway in st. pete but haven't really stopped in to see the facilities, any thoughts?

I dont think there is that much room there, but I can check it out.I drive the skyway every couple of weeks on my way to a golf course.
What do you think about Fort Desoto? They have cook out areas, big lots for parking, bathrooms, lots of room......

Mazda3SQ

10-25-2007, 08:38 AM

I was thinkin we try and stay closer to the interstate but that could very well work.

dtviewer

10-25-2007, 08:41 AM

I was thinkin we try and stay closer to the interstate but that could very well work.

Good thought about the interstate.
I guess once we find where most are coming from it will be easier to pick a neutral spot.

Mazda3SQ

10-25-2007, 08:51 AM

I'm surprised we don't have more members from the Miami/south Florida area.

99IntegraGS

10-25-2007, 08:52 AM

I'm interested, but damn, it'll mean I have to finish my system by whatever date is set.... and I've got a long way to go (see signature: stbi=soon to be installed). :rolleyes:

As for location, I've got friends in and around the Tampa area, so that could work for me.

JD

jj_diamond

10-25-2007, 09:23 AM

I'm surprised we don't have more members from the Miami/south Florida area.

i'm not. people here are really stupid.

Mazda3SQ

10-25-2007, 09:41 AM

i'm not. people here are really stupid.

I would guess more bass heads than anything...?

jj_diamond

10-25-2007, 09:54 AM

i'd say most people here more in to what's the flavor of the month. and of course what we identify as SPL.

bass_lover1

10-25-2007, 01:08 PM

January 12th works for me, I've got enough notice to get the day off from work, like I said sometime early in the day work as well, and whenever we decide to leave usually works as well.

Now we just need to decide on a location.

dtviewer

10-25-2007, 01:29 PM

I hope this really happens. I keep reading about the meets on the other side of the U.S..
January would be perfect-cooler weather, and only a couple months before spring break nationals.

DeLander

10-25-2007, 05:21 PM

I'm in Deland-about halfway between Daytona and Orlando. Let's do it!!!!!!!! I've been jealous of these other guys who go to the other "Get Togethers" for way too long.:mad:

the727kid

10-25-2007, 05:31 PM

Damn it's been almost a year since the last meet.... I say at Sand Key Park in Clearwater again

CBRworm

10-25-2007, 06:15 PM

I'm in West palm beach, but could do anywhere south of ocala.

mobeious

10-25-2007, 06:43 PM

wow lots of peeps are up for this, awsome.. we need to find a park or somthing lots of room and shade and places to sit and chill and talk.. clearwater was a idea but the parking lots by the beach u have to pay to park and as for time id say start it 11-2pm somewhere in there

bass_lover1

10-25-2007, 07:14 PM

I don't know if this will even work, because the interface is really retarded, but anyway.

http://www.frappr.com/diyma

Add your self and lets see if we can find a happy medium for all the DIYMA Floridans that want to go.

the727kid

10-25-2007, 07:15 PM

I'm in Deland-about halfway between Daytona and Orlando. Let's do it!!!!!!!! I've been jealous of these other guys who go to the other "Get Togethers" for way too long.:mad:

wow lots of peeps are up for this, awsome.. we need to find a park or somthing lots of room and shade and places to sit and chill and talk.. clearwater was a idea but the parking lots by the beach u have to pay to park and as for time id say start it 11-2pm somewhere in there

We did it like 11-5 to 6 no issues, half the people didn't pay for parking, didn't m,atter.

mobeious

10-25-2007, 07:17 PM

Sweet mine was about 1/2mile off

badbowtie1972

10-26-2007, 04:47 AM

I'm in Deland-about halfway between Daytona and Orlando. Let's do it!!!!!!!! I've been jealous of these other guys who go to the other "Get Togethers" for way too long.:mad:

I am in! Great idea. I am in the same area as DeLander! I am the guy he gets jealous of. LOL

I am in a Truck club called Mighty Titans it is a Nissan club. We meet at Old Town in Kissimee near Disney twice a year. I do not know if you can have a cook out there or not but there are a ton of restaurants there. Lots of open parking. If you all would be interested I can contact them. Just let me know.

dtviewer

10-26-2007, 02:39 PM

Damn it's been almost a year since the last meet.... I say at Sand Key Park in Clearwater again

I still like the idea of Ft Desoto, but Sand Key is also a good choice.

mobeious

10-27-2007, 03:38 PM

yall want to make this a judging comp too? PM if ur intrested in being 1 of the 3 judges

jj_diamond

10-28-2007, 10:23 AM

too bad there aren't more S Florida members we could do a north and south meet...

Mazda3SQ

10-28-2007, 12:55 PM

yall want to make this a judging comp too? PM if ur intrested in being 1 of the 3 judges

I am in no way ready for judging myself, maybe others have a better grasp of the tuning capabilities of the h701

Sniff

10-28-2007, 01:27 PM

I'm in,,,,,south Florida here too....

My vote is for the Orlando area,,,should be centralized for about everybody..

DeLander

10-28-2007, 01:38 PM

Orlando/ Kissimee area is good for me too. Seems to be pretty centrally located.

Here-I-Come

10-29-2007, 02:42 AM

Miami in the house, we could meet at my shop if you guys want to come south at anytime. I also have the hook up on hotels rooms. My wife is the asst. manager for La Quinta here in Miami.

bass_lover1

10-29-2007, 02:16 PM

yall want to make this a judging comp too? PM if ur intrested in being 1 of the 3 judges

That sounds like it would be fun.

I personally just wanted it to be a little get together, shoot the shit, give each other some pointers here or there, and a cookout would be nice as well.

bass_lover1

11-01-2007, 02:06 PM

Bump this up, any thoughts on location yet?

561AUDIO

11-02-2007, 11:28 AM

IM IN..... LET ME KNOW!

jj_diamond

11-02-2007, 12:01 PM

anyone gonna set this up?

the727kid

11-07-2007, 10:18 PM

x2 been a while since the last meet.

mobeious

11-08-2007, 03:15 PM

we got plenty of time to find somewhere lets gets some spots we could meet not citys bump

Mazda3SQ

11-08-2007, 03:17 PM

I would volunteer to take on the planning but I'm about 2 hours from any logical meeting place...also can't say I have much input on possible sites:( . I'd be willing to offer any needed help.

dtviewer

11-08-2007, 03:18 PM

Sand Key in Clearwater sounds really good. (Or Fort Desoto)

bass_lover1

11-08-2007, 03:45 PM

The few Passat meets I went to we usually just met at like a Wing House, and just spent a few hours there.

However, I think a park will work better, since we'll probably be playing stereos loudly (we wouldn't do that though, right? :)) so somewhere semi secluded works. I think someone mentioned maybe find a place thats kinda close to an interstate so that those traveling far wont have to go that much out of their way.

dtviewer

11-14-2007, 10:28 PM

Mazda3SQ

11-16-2007, 09:28 AM

Is anyone in the tampa/st. pete area willing to take on the additional planning we need to do?

dtviewer

11-16-2007, 09:40 AM

Are we looking towards st pete/clearwater or are you still thinking Lakeland?

Mazda3SQ

11-16-2007, 09:41 AM

Honestly doesn't matter, I would just think there would be more public facilities we could utilize in st. pete...and it would save me a bit of gas and driving time:D

dtviewer

11-16-2007, 09:46 AM

darkist240sx

11-16-2007, 09:53 AM

im in fort lauderdale and im down.

bass_lover1

11-16-2007, 10:51 AM

Lets get everyone whos interested to set the location in stone, then we can start on the details. I dont mind taking on the planning.
So Sand Key in Clearwater is a good spot.
Or Ft Desoto.

Any other suggestions or should we narrow it down from there?

Also, what date?

I think we decided on January 12th, because the holidays are over, and it's not going to be hot just yet.

I live like 25 mins from Clearwater beach, but I've never been to Sand Key before. I really like the idea of doing a cookout kinda thing, so if Sand Key has a grill there, then that could work out.

dtviewer

11-16-2007, 10:58 AM

bass_lover1

11-16-2007, 02:47 PM

Either Sand Key or Fort Desoto have cook out areas, and bathrooms. Ft Desoto is easier for out of towners because of access off the interstate, so I think it may be the way to go.

Jan 12th sounds good to me. I like the idea of 11a.m. until whenever.

What other details are we looking at....

Can someone make an on-line flyer with details that was can e-mail to whoever is interested.

Ft. Desoto works, too, I'm assuming its off I-75 right?

Jan 12th, 11 to whenever. If we get enough people set in stone, we can take names down for whose willing to bring food. It'll be easier if we all chip in and bring some stuff instead of one person footing the bill, and then no one showing up (I've seen it happen :().

I'll try to make a flyer when I get home from work tonight, just something basic should work.

Do you have to reserve a spot or something or is it first come first serve? It would probably be easier if we can reserve a pavilion that way we can tell the guys that are traveling farther, exactly where to go.

dtviewer

11-16-2007, 03:07 PM

Ill check into the pavillion and will reserve it if needed.
And I agree about everyone bringing something, it would be easier.

(If you make up a flyer I was thinking it would be nice to add a little map off mapquest to it, maybe from the interstate to Ft Desoto.)

Meet & Greet, or Tweek & Tune, whatever you want to call it. Just add date and time, and anything else you can think of.

dtviewer

11-19-2007, 11:45 AM

Also, if we can make up a flyer I can drop one at a couple of car stereo shops around here.

'Bump"

Aaron'z 2.5RS/WRX

11-19-2007, 11:58 AM

I'm down............!!! To bad it would be a 2 day drive for me, from the north (Mi)... But, boy-o-boy would I love to make the trip...

I sure would love to leave this half rain/ half snow crap behind....

Ok, contine..... :D

dtviewer

11-19-2007, 12:07 PM

Snow? What the hell is that???:p

Arc

11-19-2007, 12:12 PM

Also, if we can make up a flyer I can drop one at a couple of car stereo shops around here.

'Bump"

IMHO I don't think this would be a good idea.

Where ever works for me.

dtviewer

11-19-2007, 09:23 PM

IMHO I don't think this would be a good idea.

Why not? Something I am missing?

Mazda3SQ

11-19-2007, 09:50 PM

Why not? Something I am missing?

I would be concerned with random "unwanted" people aka basshead type coming out.

Arc

11-19-2007, 10:22 PM

I would be concerned with random "unwanted" people aka basshead type coming out.

Exactly. If we have a DIYMA meet..it should be DIYMA members and some friends. Not a bunch of random guys from around town.

But that might be just me :confused:

dtviewer

11-20-2007, 01:01 PM

Exactly. If we have a DIYMA meet..it should be DIYMA members and some friends. Not a bunch of random guys from around town.

But that might be just me :confused:

No, you're right. I was just worrying that no one will show and it will end up being 3 of us sitting there!!
So I'll scratch the idea of random invites and we will just have to push the forum members to get off thier ass and show up:D

bass_lover1

11-20-2007, 01:17 PM

Yea I've been to 2-3 GTGs where like 15 people say they're coming, and only like 4 show.

I'm really hoping for a good turnout this time, I know of a few local guys that meet up at the Hooters in Brandon once a month, I've met them a few times, great people, they frequent the ECA board, and I know at least two of them come on here from time to time, I'll shoot an email their way and see if they might be interested in doing this.

Sorry, I haven't had a chance to get to the flier yet, I've been busy with work because of the Holiday, and of course I've had 2 exams in the last 2 days so it's been a bit hectic for me, but I assure you I'll get to it.

TampaIS250

12-02-2007, 09:38 PM

I am a newb on this forum but have been in and out of car audio for about 15 years.

Where in Brandon are these people meeting up, thats not far from where I live.

dtviewer

12-02-2007, 09:42 PM

I am a newb on this forum but have been in and out of car audio for about 15 years.

Where in Brandon are these people meeting up, thats not far from where I live.

Not Brandon. We are trying for St Petersburg. Ft Desoto to be exact.