Advice on getting a feature?

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

It seems to be very tough, you have to have a car that is unlike any other. I tried to get in the Mags to share my build with all the other LS1 swappers in the country, but it seems I have failed. I think it's my wheels! Anybody have some 17x11 5 spokes they want to borrow me for a week or two??

Besides, who wants to know how to build a 1000hp 20 mpg daily driver for real cheap anyway!


Phew, now with that off my chest ....... Have you tried a Camaro Mag????

If your car was closer we would shoot it..

In actuallity that's the main problem in most cases.. accesability. The first step is to make the magazines aware of your existance. The second step is to either go to where they will be or have a cool enough ride that they will come to you.

Coming to you doesn't happen much since it costs so much money. The best bet is that you are shot at an even that they are also attending. If you have a Chevy then the Super Chevy shows are a great place. For PHR the TRUE STREET and SUPER CHEVY DRAG RACE events are good bets.

Also, I am always posting here for cars. We have a big clip of cars around the country that we can draw from when we travel.

If you live in SoCal or Vegas then it's MUCH MUCH easier to get in.

Keep in mind that the most expensive car is not picked. it's the most interesting car (look at Alcino's Mustang II)

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by KAA

Build a bitchin' G-body. I hear Chevy High Performance is looking to feature one.

[nitrorocket]

I would gladly travel quite a ways to have an article or feature done on my Chevelle. I always hoped you guys would've thought I had a neat engine to talk about with all the LS1 stuff poping up EVERYWHERE. 1000 hp on 93 octane on a crate motor budget does'nt just happen everyday. Might interest many people.

Like I said, I would travel a good reasonable distance, But, If you came to my town, you could get some first hand chassis dyno and or dragstrip shots and info.

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

I would gladly travel quite a ways to have an article or feature done on my Chevelle. I always hoped you guys would've thought I had a neat engine to talk about with all the LS1 stuff poping up EVERYWHERE. 1000 hp on 93 octane on a crate motor budget does'nt just happen everyday. Might interest many people.

Like I said, I would travel a good reasonable distance, But, If you came to my town, you could get some first hand chassis dyno and or dragstrip shots and info.

What town are you in?

And that's another thing... I hate it when (on sites like this) people don't have their location listed.. it makes it hard to scout for cars..

(yes, that was hint.. lol)

Your car is set for Hometown and I will show it to Johnny for future feature consideration..

[slownova]

Originally Posted by trapin

If you want to be featured in one of the major magazines, your car better be one of three things; over-the-top, something completely different, or cost a bazillion dollars to build. If you miss on any of those 3 criteria...you're chances of a feature in magazines such as Car Craft, Hot Rod, Popular Hotrodding, etc are slim to none. You have a sweet car there, Eric...but I would aim for "Readers Rides" or "Hometown Hotrodding". Nothing wrong with getting in there, hell I hope to get into one of those sections someday. But if you still feel like you want to try for that feauture, I would say your best bet might be over at Camaro Performers or Chevy Hi-Performance where they don't put so much emphasis on the "Wow!" factor.

That's the reality of it. I wish it wasn't like that...but in this industry..."sex sells".

thats not always true. i have all of that and then some but no magazine will even talk to me haha. i thought a 70 chevelle laying a inch off the ground tucking 22x11s would of been worth something, but the answer is no unless you live in or around cali.

[nitrorocket]

I updated my Info.

I am in Milwaukee, Pretty close to everywhere in Wisconsin.

[harshman]

I'll give you a strong pointer. Magazines are companies for profit. Keep this in mind when you are building your rides. The magazine companies sell advertising to other companies that make products that bolt onto your car. Take a look at which magazine you want to be in, build a very nice ride using those parts that they advertise. Average cars will make a magazine. God forbid, '69 Camaros will make a magazine you just need to market your car properly (project dead cat comes to mind). Hell, mine made it and to be honest, I never thought of my car as magazine quality – who knew?

[trapin]

Interesting. I'll test the waters some day when my car is done. But I won't be holding my breath. Like I said....I'll be thrilled just to get into Readers Rides or something like that. I'm not greedy.

Well, hell Eric....don't listen to me. If these guys say it can be done, you owe it to yourself to give it a shot. Good luck...I'll be rootin' for ya.

[Blake Foster]

Dear Steve

How far north is too Far
We will meet you 50 miles south of there. somewhere with nice back drop
Hows that sound.
I know it's a first gen and it didn't cost quite a bazillion $$$
but it is over the top............. i think

Does this sound like i'm groveling???? i hope not

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by slownova

thats not always true. i have all of that and then some but no magazine will even talk to me haha. i thought a 70 chevelle laying a inch off the ground tucking 22x11s would of been worth something, but the answer is no unless you live in or around cali.

We feature cars all over the country.. look in each issue. However, it's always going to be easier if you live in or around SoCal. It's just logistics. :shrug: