2013 Canadian International Auto Show - Pictures and Videos Thread

[stevenma188]

I attended the VIP pre-launch event on Feb 14. Sorry about the poor phone pics, didn't feel right bringing my SLR to a black tie event.

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[Mr Wilson]

Steve, wtf, no invite?

Nice pics :)

[stevenma188]

At $350 a pop for the tickets, can't really be giving those out :P

[greyseason]

I went there today. Most fun ive had in awhile! The drive home was shit though..

[CH0SiiN1]

Nice pics Steven!!

[leecheefoto]

Just left.

I liked the VIP accord that's modified, mx5, and the Hyundai genesis sedan 5.0.

I also enjoyed the ford fiesta st simulator. Got third fastest on record so far :)

VIP accord <3
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[rajin929]

as an accord owner myself....the words VIP and accord should never be together lol

pretty cool VIP event, must have been a cool experience.

I avoid the auto show because on the weekends, the crowds just a bunch of people with thier kids in strollers for a 'day out' - really gets annoying after a few hours lol

[leecheefoto]

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Off topic but why shouldn't they be together? It looks really outstanding.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I was there on media day. Part way through my photos, here's one.

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[-RJ3-]

^^^^^^ :like

[greyseason]

Let me get some up on photo bucket and up for you ladies to see

[greyseason]

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skyactiv diesel
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[greyseason]

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one of my favoutire cars at the show
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[greyseason]

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The lighting came out pretty good with this car
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[r4mi5awi]

Thanks for the pics guys!

[greyseason]

thanks, theyre just with my phone, but I need to have a SLR by next year

[Lockdown]

Was there a Viper at the show?

[mickey_g]

Was there a Viper at the show?

The very first pic is the brand new Viper

[Lockdown]

Thanks. For some reason that one find load on my phone when I was looking at the thread earlier.
Awesome pics, looks like the vette, viper and a Ferrari all share a lot of body lines

[greyseason]

looks like the vette, viper and a Ferrari all share a lot of body lines

remember the good ole days?
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[Lockdown]

When the cost of the older Vipers come down, I will be looking to pick one up. I've never really been into Ferraris and have driven dozens of Vettes, they just don't do it for me. A V10 on the other hand, is delicious.

When I was working at a Magna plant, we had the frame, engine and suspension of a Viper set up in the lobby on a rotisserie. I use to love visiting human resources just so I could take a look at it.

[greyseason]

They really are a gorgeous car. The 3 spoke rims fit the car perfect. If you don't mind me asking, are you from Europe? Magna is euro GM correct?

[Lockdown]

Magna manufacturers parts for all OEMs.
3rd largest parts supplier, including the OEMs

[2012speed3]

When the cost of the older Vipers come down, I will be looking to pick one up. I've never really been into Ferraris and have driven dozens of Vettes, they just don't do it for me. A V10 on the other hand, is delicious.
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The older ones are a b*tch to drive, huge transmission tunnel offsets the pedals and it makes the seating position pretty awkward.

[greyseason]

good to know! thanks!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Got some up yesterday

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Full post here (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2013/02/event-coverage-the-2013-canadian-international-autoshow-part-1/)

More later this week

[greyseason]

Man, I missed all those tuner cars! We're they there on Saturday?!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

That was Thursday so yes lol.

It's a big show, you gotta seek stuff out though

[jcutner]

I put up my gallery on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcutner/sets/72157632788171091/

[Lockdown]

Pretty stoked to go on Friday.

[jonjon72]

Went this morning with my dad. Best time to go. Pretty much had free reign to sit in most of the cars and no crowds to fight through.

A few pics:

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[stevenma188]

Awesome pics Dave, Jon, and Jcutner!

[Punkrockjohn]

nice pictures, I LOVED seeing the f40 when i went

[asyed]

nice pics guys.

Planning to go there on Thursday Morning to avoid the rush...


Is there any free parking at the show?

[stevenma188]

No free parking. It's downtown Toronto.....

[greyseason]

lol.

i found $10 all day parking right around the corner from the show, down some alley near a good life i believe. awesome deal i thought

[geobur]

When I was working at a Magna plant, we had the frame, engine and suspension of a Viper set up in the lobby on a rotisserie. I use to love visiting human resources just so I could take a look at it.

off topic but
My mom used to be the head property manager for Magna International. Which plant did you work at and how long ago?

[Lockdown]

off topic but
My mom used to be the head property manager for Magna International. Which plant did you work at and how long ago?

Over close to 10 years I worked at 3 plants, 2 under TESMA (powertrain division), Toral Cast, STT, and Decoma for a little bit

[geobur]

Over close to 10 years I worked at 3 plants, 2 under TESMA (powertrain division), Toral Cast, STT, and Decoma for a little bit

Sweet ya you probably worked there when my mom was working there. Small world

[Lockdown]

Sweet ya you probably worked there when my mom was working there. Small world

We probably wouldn't have crossed paths other than the occasional meeting

[thirdgen3]

No free parking. It's downtown Toronto.....

So true...I paid $20 to park underground directly across from the MTCC.

[asyed]

No free parking. It's downtown Toronto.....

:chuckle

They used to offer free parking a couple of years back...shame they stopped doing it. Anyways I guess Ill park at Yorkdale and take the TTC tommorow ( havent taken the ttc in months lol) . Anyone else going to the show tommorow?
(planning to be there by 10:30 so I can make the most out of the "rush free" enviroment... ( I hate long lineups to sit in 1 car.... )


So true...I paid $20 to park underground directly across from the MTCC.


im pretty sure the parking at the MTCC itself is only a bit more ( provided you go in the morning on a weekday) .... but the parking garage itself is a nightmare...especially if you end up stopping at one of those ramps. that go to a upper or lower level ... :bang

[Lockdown]

The whole Lockdown crew will be down at the show in the afternoon Friday. Yay for field trips.

[leecheefoto]

:chuckle

They used to offer free parking a couple of years back...shame they stopped doing it. Anyways I guess Ill park at Yorkdale and take the TTC tommorow ( havent taken the ttc in months lol) . Anyone else going to the show tommorow?
(planning to be there by 10:30 so I can make the most out of the "rush free" enviroment... ( I hate long lineups to sit in 1 car.... )




im pretty sure the parking at the MTCC itself is only a bit more ( provided you go in the morning on a weekday) .... but the parking garage itself is a nightmare...especially if you end up stopping at one of those ramps. that go to a upper or lower level ... :bang


MTCC is $25 from what my brother told me.

$20 at Windsor St and Front St. Anything at Front St is $50 from what I passed by when I came down there.

I used to park on Windsor St when I go work at the clubs when they were $5 lol due to the event they're 20 dolla.

[greyseason]

$50 to park your car?! Holy shit. $10 was awesome for me to pay then

[Lockdown]

MTCC is $25 from what my brother told me.

$20 at Windsor St and Front St. Anything at Front St is $50 from what I passed by when I came down there.

I used to park on Windsor St when I go work at the clubs when they were $5 lol due to the event they're 20 dolla.

I use to use Windsor street as well when I was working at clubs down town. It will go back to normal pricing on Monday. Always $20 for the autoshow there but it's my favourite pay lot in the city and one of the few areas that I don't know some sort of off the map free lot

[hit26k]

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[p-o-g-i]

Sorry, meant to post these up last week (I just got lazy)..................



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[p-o-g-i]

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[soccerboy1491]

So true...I paid $20 to park underground directly across from the MTCC.

I park at the undergorund everytime I go to the ACC or Skydome, its usually $15 normal. I like it cause its underground so I feel my car is just safer and I can get to it and out back to the highway very simple.

[tdott]

How do you get into the VIP event? Awesome pics.

[stevenma188]

Hookups from work :D

[tdott]

Hookups from work :D

Awesome what kinda work do you do?

[stevenma188]

I work for a private jet operator.

[tdott]

I work for a private jet operator.

That's awesome!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Got my second set of photos up

http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/redbull_infiniti.jpg
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More here on stanceiseverything.com (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2013/02/event-coverage-the-2013-canadian-international-autoshow-pt-2/)

[stevenma188]

http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/scion_pat.jpg

That reminds me, had a nice chat with Pat at the VIP event. Great guy.