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Old 05-03-2005, 09:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Sponsorships?

Just curious if anyone on here has any sponsorships? Im trying to get my car sponsored by a couple companies as I plan on entering it in multiple auto shows over the summer once all the work is done and it would really help me with my finances! I know just about everyone on here has put countless dollars and hours into their cars and its even better if youre gettin the stuff for free (or at least discounted)! I have a list of companies I plan on contacting about sponsorships, and just wanted some imput from you guys about how realistic it is too get a sponsorship. I currently have none, and dont think that will work in my favor when contacting these companies because i know they like references. Any ideas as how to pursue this? Keep in mind im 20 years old and own a fully loaded black 300C which i plan on doing alot of 'show' mods to.
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Old 05-03-2005, 10:26 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Whatever you do avoid any, and I mean ANY "sponsorship" program that requires you to give anyone money. Specifially, if they ask you to fill out a form, and say if accepted, you'll get a contract, RUN!!!!!!!

Don't mistake me, you will not get sponsored without spending a good chunk on change ON YOUR CAR. But no legitimate sponsor will EVER ask you for money for a contract. EVER!!!!!!!

carsponsorship.com
getsponsored.com
sportcompactpro.com

Are three that follow the same mold, and I personally know a few folks that have fallen for this. Methodology follows

Fill out form listing:

What you have done
Where you are
How many shows you are willing to attend
Are you willing to be a scout

Next you get a contract in the mail!!!!!!!! WoooHooo!!!!!!! Your getting a 12 THOUSAND DOLLAR sponsorship!!!!!!!!!! Holy Carp, you've hit the big time!!!!!!

Now just send in your $89 "processing fee" so we can get this thing rolling, laywers cost money, you know.

What you are really getting is not much. A decal kit (which prices out at $39) and the chance to buy parts from any of the fine sponsors. Who happen to only offer parts marked up %150, of which you get %50 off!!!! Lucky you.

So, that intake that lists for $200 is $250 from them, but with your discount, its only $180!!!!!!!!!! But, surprise, you can buy the same thing from any real vendor for $150 all day long.

Please, please, talk to the folks here before sending any money to any outfit claiming to get you sponsored. I will be glad to help you deconstruct the legalese of the contract.

Of course, if a company who actually makes the parts, like Kicker Audio, contacts you, that's different.
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Old 05-04-2005, 03:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Just curious if anyone on here has any sponsorships? Im trying to get my car sponsored by a couple companies as I plan on entering it in multiple auto shows over the summer once all the work is done and it would really help me with my finances! I know just about everyone on here has put countless dollars and hours into their cars and its even better if youre gettin the stuff for free (or at least discounted)! I have a list of companies I plan on contacting about sponsorships, and just wanted some imput from you guys about how realistic it is too get a sponsorship. I currently have none, and dont think that will work in my favor when contacting these companies because i know they like references. Any ideas as how to pursue this? Keep in mind im 20 years old and own a fully loaded black 300C which i plan on doing alot of 'show' mods to.
i've gotten sponsored for everything on my car pretty much that i've done so far. the volant intake more of a partial i had to pay $55 for it, but that beats the $250 or whatever it is. i've gotten sponsored for my eibach springs. & sponsored by a local tint place for my tint.

i'm looking into some other sponsorships as well. but it's hard to get sponsored if you don't have any past projects you've done to back up your rep.
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I've never seen a sponsored car that didn't have a serious chunk of the owners change into it. This includes a few friends that have had numerous magazine cars.

From what I've heard the benefits aren't worth it unless you've got the time. Time is money...
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I've never seen a sponsored car that didn't have a serious chunk of the owners change into it. This includes a few friends that have had numerous magazine cars.

From what I've heard the benefits aren't worth it unless you've got the time. Time is money...
sometimes it's not even about the money you spend on your cars, it's the people you know. for some the benefits are worth it. you just gotta know the right people.
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