Scion Super Highway
#1
Scion Super Highway
I can't speak for everyone because I didn't have to do the drive FROM Dodger Stadium........but this was one great frikkin' event! I can't believe the giveaways and the carnival atmosphere Scion did for the owners. This has to be tops in terms of marketing strategy for Scion! EVERYTHING was FREE!!!!!! I almost want to buy one now. Pics up in two weeks. lol j/k
#3
Well said...The whole event was great from beginning to end. The ride up to Santa Barbara was spectacular with the view and all. The giveaways were my second fav, since I came up with foglights, an armrest and front mask. But my favorite part was, me actually winning 3rd place best street xb. Overall the whole Super Highway event was a blast. A million thumbs up for Scion Corp!
#4
It was way more than I expected and it was nice that everything was free. We didn't even need those meal tickets. The only bad thing was I got a huge rock chip on the way to Santa Barbara(it was bound to happen sooner or later).
Some observations:
Getting out of Dodger stadium was a mess. There were a bunch of people who got on the 110 north for some odd reason( I think the promoters had to change directions because of some sort of Marathon on Sunset).
Was the 100 mile drive necessary? Couldn't Scion pick a closer secret location.
The line to get into the park was uphill so that was fun for people with manual transmissions.
BTW I left a bit early, was group 24 ever called to the tent?
Some observations:
Getting out of Dodger stadium was a mess. There were a bunch of people who got on the 110 north for some odd reason( I think the promoters had to change directions because of some sort of Marathon on Sunset).
Was the 100 mile drive necessary? Couldn't Scion pick a closer secret location.
The line to get into the park was uphill so that was fun for people with manual transmissions.
BTW I left a bit early, was group 24 ever called to the tent?
#5
I have to agree with willyxb about the drive and entrance. But it was definitely worth it. Free everything...food, games, parts.
It was great being one of like six xAs. No one touched the stuff in the tent for the xA. So what did they do...
If you have an xA, you can have one of everything!!!
06 fog lights
carbon fiber door pillars
spoiler (wrong color, but it'll get painted)
hood bra
door inserts
keyless entry
interior trim
mud guards
obx pedal
rear bumper protector
and some more stuff that I can't think of
DAMN!!!! Thats a lot of stuff...and for FREE!!!!
It was great being one of like six xAs. No one touched the stuff in the tent for the xA. So what did they do...
If you have an xA, you can have one of everything!!!
06 fog lights
carbon fiber door pillars
spoiler (wrong color, but it'll get painted)
hood bra
door inserts
keyless entry
interior trim
mud guards
obx pedal
rear bumper protector
and some more stuff that I can't think of
DAMN!!!! Thats a lot of stuff...and for FREE!!!!
#7
Once again Scion goes way above and beyond to say "thank you" with today's event, and I want to thank Scion for the fun event.
Of course the only negative was the meeting at Dodger Stadium. The idea was great because it was a landmark, there was plenty of parking, and it was near major freeways. I do have a few suggestions for next year (and I would really like to do this again next year):
-- Water and restroom facilities at the meet up.
-- CHP/LAPD/Civilian motorcade escort to lead cars out of the meeting spot and onto the freeway.
Of course the only negative was the meeting at Dodger Stadium. The idea was great because it was a landmark, there was plenty of parking, and it was near major freeways. I do have a few suggestions for next year (and I would really like to do this again next year):
-- Water and restroom facilities at the meet up.
-- CHP/LAPD/Civilian motorcade escort to lead cars out of the meeting spot and onto the freeway.
#12
It was off the Hook, i had ana aesome time and it was great seeing all of my scion friends!
Thanks to Mark Templeton, Spencer and everyone involved in putting this together! Good Times!
Thanks to Mark Templeton, Spencer and everyone involved in putting this together! Good Times!
#13
By far the Best scion corp event yet in so cal !
Glad I made the drive from SanDiego it was long
and had to get up at 330 am but worth it
Only if there were restrooms at the meet up spot lol
The cruise was sick beyond belief and the helicopter was bad ars to see it come down over the frewway and film us was just crazy ...
Hey is there any info on that will it be on U tube or something ?
Glad I made the drive from SanDiego it was long
and had to get up at 330 am but worth it
Only if there were restrooms at the meet up spot lol
The cruise was sick beyond belief and the helicopter was bad ars to see it come down over the frewway and film us was just crazy ...
Hey is there any info on that will it be on U tube or something ?
#14
There WAS supposed to be an escort.
CHP or whatever agency was supposed to be at the departure
area to block off traffic and lead us onto the freeway as one
big **** line. That way everyone could've been all together
and there wouldn't have been numerous split off groups
along the freeway. But apparently they backed out/flaked.
As for those who went on the wrong freeway, you can't really
blame anyone but theirselves. If they took the time to open
the packets Scion Corp. handed out, there were directions!
CHP or whatever agency was supposed to be at the departure
area to block off traffic and lead us onto the freeway as one
big **** line. That way everyone could've been all together
and there wouldn't have been numerous split off groups
along the freeway. But apparently they backed out/flaked.
As for those who went on the wrong freeway, you can't really
blame anyone but theirselves. If they took the time to open
the packets Scion Corp. handed out, there were directions!
#15
Originally Posted by ryphlex
There WAS supposed to be an escort.
CHP or whatever agency was supposed to be at the departure
area to block off traffic and lead us onto the freeway as one
big **** line. That way everyone could've been all together
and there wouldn't have been numerous split off groups
along the freeway. But apparently they backed out/flaked.
As for those who went on the wrong freeway, you can't really
blame anyone but theirselves. If they took the time to open
the packets Scion Corp. handed out, there were directions!
CHP or whatever agency was supposed to be at the departure
area to block off traffic and lead us onto the freeway as one
big **** line. That way everyone could've been all together
and there wouldn't have been numerous split off groups
along the freeway. But apparently they backed out/flaked.
As for those who went on the wrong freeway, you can't really
blame anyone but theirselves. If they took the time to open
the packets Scion Corp. handed out, there were directions!
#16
Well that was an adventure and a half! Only problems was the 110 freeway and getting caught up again to get on the 101, and we never did catch up with everyone which sucked since we won't be on camera. Also Group #1 (most of Team ScionTific) never got called for the tent even though they claimed they called everyone, so we never got to go in. All I wanted was a front end mask for the xB.
Can't complain though, cuz I won a set of rims!
Can't complain though, cuz I won a set of rims!
#17
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Had an awesome time, thank you Scion, they did give out direction, but they were wrong, but we made it on to the freeway somehow, the carnival was cool, thanks again Scion corp. and I cant wait to do it next year.
#18
Damn, thats what you get for working on weekends, you dont get to go to places like that and stuff. ohh well. Congrats to Tina for her wheels, and Garm for 1st Place. Best Wild tC. Good job team.
#19
Scion really upped the bar on this event, it probably could have been better organized, but all in all, it was freakn sick! The fact that EVERYTHING was FREE, along with the Helicopter following was freakin awsome! Hats off to Scion, and I hope to see more of these events in the near future =D