rx8spiritR

i want to get my car sponsored, here's pics of my car.

rx8spiritR

more pictures here

rx8spiritR

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KYRX8

Start by writing a nice, professional looking sponsorship request letter and include info about yourself and your car. Also include shows you've done, shows youre going to do and any other car related activities that will put your car in front of lots of enthusiasts. You have to sell yourself as much as your car in these things, remember, once sponsored, you are a representative of the company.

Then make a long list of ever concievable part you would possible want for your car then send said letter to all of them

thats the short version, i can go into more detail if necessary but thats how ive got my 8 and my p5 sponsored

canaryrx8

iTrader: (3)

good luck, keep in mind that once you're owned you're owned, also keep in mind that you will still have to pay for stuff, it will probably be discounted but nowadays there aren't many vendors who will front your ride for you just to show up here and there. (I could be wrong too though, but from getting my car partially "sponsored", that's what I've found out.)

storemannormin

No offence dude but your ride pics don't do it justice....This is what you want to achieve

brothervoodoo

So, how long do I have to wait until I see some "justice".

v3nom

rx8spiritR where did u buy your veilside kit from? looks good

TRU681

Contact SRmotorsports & ask them if they are still looking for cars to sponsor. Last time I check with them, they are still interested in sponsoring Rx-8's & they email me what they want from me which is a proposal. Write them a good proposal & they will probably sponsor you but it wont be freebies but a discount deal most likely. I'm still debating if I want to send them a proposal because I'm not sure if I want to void my warrenty by adding a lot of after market performence parts. Right now I'm just working on interior & exterior. A proposal is like a contract, you will be obligated to go to their track meets & go to carshows that they want you to go & etc... so think about all that before deciding if you really want to be sponsored because I'm sure you probably know some vendors in SF or bayarea that offer you discounts anyways.

Moostafa29

What is the weight of the hood compared to stock. I kinda like that hood and was thinking about getting it, but I like the lightweight stock hood. Car looks good though, can't wait to see it at the BBQ.

IZoomZoomI

haha I agree completely :D Put a carbon fiber hood and lambo doors and poof you think you're hot stuff.

Keep it up spiritR. I would pm shawrf1 he can give you more information. He's the guy with an identical setup as yours (with re ameniya front). He's fully sponsored by greddy.

rx8spiritR

so a nice detailed proposal, be prepare to go to shows , black hood and vertical doors.........

and do they put the stickers on for you?, or you can do it yourself?
as for the hood, it's about the same weight compare to the stock, it's not heavy at all, i always worry about water going in the engine, everytime i wash the car i have to put a big plastic bag under the hood. also the front plate problem really **** me off, it's either you look good, or you pay the $25.

damn you know shawrf1's car is EVERYWHERE now, it's on the back of a few car magazine and this month's import tuner, he have 2 bumpers , the RE and the VS, in import tuner he use the VS, but in the Greddy ad he use the RE. i personally think the RE one looks ~_~ , maybe he have no choice, i hope i can get big names on my car like he does.

jenkins-crew

Have you had cars in shows before?

Outlaws eXtreme

First things first... rx8spiritR obviously doesn't have the "inside" hookups from the companies... SOOOoo... The thing he has to do is enter a few local shows. To show the companies that he's serious and dedicated to this. Then after awhile, write a proposal to the companies saying what you can offer them, and what you would like to accomplish with their help. Good luck getting a full sponsorship... most companies do partial where you still pay the cost of the goods, and STILL have to attend "X" number of shows per year.

Expect to spend at least 20k+ of your own money first before anyone will really take you seriously... so some flare, don't copy others, and be nice to all the big wigs.

jenkins-crew

It definately helps to have inside hookups. I have been going to shows for years and just got sponsors. Going to shows and talking with the manufactures every time really helps. It gets you on a different level and shows dedication. I wouldn't say you have to spend 20K, but it doesn't hurt :D The key is go to shows, go to shows, go to shows :D

efini_8

i think rx8spiritR's car looks a lot nicer than storemannormin's car. Sorry, just my opinion.

KYRX8

Ive got the inside hook up with most of my sponsors, thats how i got them to sponsor my last car with no previous show experience. When i got the 8 and went to themthey didnt hesitate to hook me up and as a result, companies that i dont have the hook-up with are now starting to send stuff and not ask to many questions. Also, that fact that my car is in the upcoming Eagle One brochures helps as well.

Ive done a lot of shows and then when i take the Fuzion STI to shows for my work i get to talk to alot of people. Plus i go to both IAS shows and SEMA.

jenkins-crew

Cool! Me too!

fd3s777

iTrader: (2)

Will you be interested be spondsor with a R magic style carbon fiber rear spoiler?

rx8spiritR

Hell Yea I Do! I Don't Have A Spoiler Now So It'll Be Awesome If You Could Hook Me Up With One!

jenkins-crew

What kind of terms do yall have for sponsorship???

KYRX8

i need the R magic front lip

swifty949

best of luck, hit up companies that dont already have a RX8 project out there. Write a Business Plan type proposal. What are the services you will give to the company, it's great to be friendly with the companies at shows, but its better to have insight as to what their company is about, who thier customers are, what magazines are looking for when shooting cars, etc. do your own research, don't call them with 1 million questions, or 1 million promises, it can be irritating. Companies get tons of calls for sponsorships. They'll take notice if you have a good background and can show them your not full of it. Follow through is the most important once you are sponsored. Send them magazine clips, pics at the show with feed back about how that co's products were recieved. This is very important, it establishes your reputation in the industry. Later you can use that co. as a resource for the future. Also try to stay away from copy co's. Most high caliber co's don't want anything to do with other copy part co's.

rx8spiritR

man, i give up on it already
i'll just live with my boring and usual life
i'll just save more cash for parts i want
i'll just buy and paint stickers and put them on
i'll go to shows, to watch others car....

jenkins-crew

What happened to the dedication???? I thought you wanted sponsors??? But what you really want is just some free stuff.