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VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG | « » 11:13 AM 3-16-2004 | |
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Coverage of the 2004 South Florida GTG by: Brad BeardowLet’s be honest for a moment. As far as the VW tuning and aftermarket scene goes, VW enthusiasts from the state of Florida have long suffered from a sort of inferiority complex. And I know this as truth, for I am a Floridian. 
Being geographically situated in the Deep South and all which that implies as far as automotive trends and styling are concerned (NOPI, anyone?), Florida Dub-heads have often suffered in silence as we’ve watched practically every other part of the country provide VW freaks with a seemingly endless array of top-quality shows with top-quality cars and huge spectator turnouts. In the past, if we Floridians wanted to be a part of any of these events, we simply had to suck it up and travel thousands of miles, which we did. But now, if we do attend these other shows, it’ll be because we want to and not because we need to. You see, we Floridians, in fact we Southerners, now have our own event which can hang with the best from around the nation. This event is called the South Florida Get-Together, or SFLGTG, for short... Full Story & Galleries
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 11:51 AM 3-16-2004 | |
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Great write-up, Brad!  Way to get the Dirty South some respect! I don't know about all those other places (read: the rest of the US), but aside from SoCal, I'd have to say, SoFla is a car-enthusiast's dream! Perfect weather for impromptu cruises or GTGs, more bling than you can shake a diamond-encrusted platinum-plated stick at, and enough exotics and hot cars (and babes) to satisfy anyone! 
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (ASurroca) » | « » 11:57 AM 3-16-2004 | |
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Thanks Brad for the write up and pics!
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (ROCKnRLR) » | « » 12:44 PM 3-16-2004 | |
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Great writeup. I was there and can attest to the event's success.
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (bernski) » | « » 7:08 PM 3-16-2004 | |
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Excellent write up! Steve
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 9:26 AM 3-17-2004 | |
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Sweeet! Sounds like a lot of fun, and having a W12 Phaeton to get there must be the icing on the cake.
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Re: (cheebs) » | « » 7:56 PM 3-17-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by cheebs » | | Sweeet! Sounds like a lot of fun, and having a W12 Phaeton to get there must be the icing on the cake. |
Didn't suck, I can tell you that much 
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Very nice in deed, and I really like that my car got some action as far as pictures are concerned.
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (ssvr6) » | « » 11:57 AM 3-20-2004 | |
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Could anyone suggest a good mailing list to keep aprised of SoFla VW events? I'm also looking for any clubs/groups in the Tampa Bay area.thanks!
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (jamie@vwvortex) » | « » 4:56 PM 3-20-2004 | |
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Was funny to find this car in that gallery.  
And this car is just amazing.  
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (Oliver@triplezoom) » | « » 6:51 PM 3-26-2004 | |
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Thanks Brad for a great write up!I have been travelling for business and pleasure the past few weeks, so I wasn't able to see the new write up until quite recently. We were very pleased with the event, the crowd who attended, the vendor support, and the support from vwvortex. Thank you to any and all, and we look forward to another wonderful event next year!
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Re: VWvortex: 2004 South Florida GTG (Oliver@triplezoom) » | « » 5:17 PM 4-8-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Oliver@triplezoom » | And this car is just amazing.  
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HEY! That's my woody!! Thanks for the compliment... and thanks to the Brad for the pic and write-up!
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Can someone explain to me what the tape on this car is about? http://vortex3.rely.net/galler...0.jpgoh and who's GNX was that, what number? That is my favorite car 
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Re: (ThePhreaker) » | « » 5:14 PM 4-9-2004 | |
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Mayeb he was coming from North Florida (or farther north) and he didnt want to mess up his bumper and he didnt have money for an OEM hood bra?
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