I thought Banzai Mag was supposed to be british based ??? - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Daz · 19th February 2004, 04:03 PM

Got the latest edition through the post today ....

Of all the feature cars ONE is a UK car, the rest are all foreign. The only other UK based article is on CPL fitting a Jackson Supercharger to a Civic Type R.

There are LOADS of top cars in this country .... so why do they feel the need to go abroad for all of their features ?

I think it's cr@p to be honest.....

Lee_Pendlebury · 19th February 2004, 04:19 PM

Because its probably all freelance stuff they just paid to use.

Theres another forum im on where they expressed interest in covering a RR day, but they have now asked for someone to write the article for them and to be provided with photos lol

Lee

TOKYO · 19th February 2004, 04:32 PM

It's cheaper for these eds to use 'bought in' content rather than use there own snappers and writers. Sign of the times and they may well be having cut-backs.

Glen

Fuggles · 19th February 2004, 04:33 PM

GTROC: We're doing a rolling road day and thought you'd like to cover it?
MAG: Sorry, not interested in Dyno days unless there is something really exceptional. But we're interested in track days. Thanks anyway.

............. a few weeks/months pass...........

GTROC: We're doing a track day at Spa Francorchamps and thought you might like to come along. You can go with our fleet of cars so all it will cost you is hotel fees.
MAG: Sorry, would cost too much, but thanks.

............. a few weeks pass...........

GTROC: We've had a rethink. What about we write something and send you all the pictures and you edit it?
MAG: Sorry, we're only interested in UK track days.

............. a few weeks pass...........

GTROC: We're doing a UK track day and thought you would be interested.
MAG: We'd love to but not sure the light would be good enough for photographs. Thanks anyway.

............. a few weeks pass...........

GTROC: Sorry you missed it. We had a lot of cars there and a current F1 driver on track as well.
MAG: Why didn't you tell us?
Hmmmm, I guess F1 drivers rweally can make the sun shine

............. a few weeks/months pass...........

GTROC: We're doing a track day soon. Can't guarantee any F1 drivers but we'll be happy to have you along.
MAG: Sorry we don't do track days, but thanks anyway.

ATCO · 19th February 2004, 04:45 PM

John, I guess we must put it down to those awful colours you are using. Try pastel shades, I believe green is an "in" one with the adolescents these days..............

Daz · 19th February 2004, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TOKYO
It's cheaper for these eds to use 'bought in' content rather than use there own snappers and writers. Sign of the times and they may well be having cut-backs.

Glen

Fully appreciate that Glen ... but Jap Performance mag don't seem to be having any troubles. They are a small outfit and have freelance writers (i even wrote an article for them and supplied the pictures).

I just think if you are a British based mag then concentrate on the UK scene. Fair enough - every now and then do something from abroad ... or, if you have 1 or 2 special cars from abroad then put them over a couple of editions ... but surely they should concentrate on their main audience ?

If they did concentrate on UK cars then maybe they'd have a higher number of readers too ?

Just my thoughts.

Fuggles · 19th February 2004, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Daz
... but Jap Performance mag don't seem to be having any troubles.

phatty · 19th February 2004, 06:02 PM

Daz, I posted something on sxoc a couple of days ago along the same lines, well actually it was more like 'Banzai is a riced up peice of crap mag blah blah'

SteveN · 19th February 2004, 06:07 PM

I dont care where the cars are from, as long as they awesome, unfortunatley most seem to be lame Rice cars, or stuff thats not that modded at all really...

LSR · 19th February 2004, 07:13 PM

I know what you mean Daz, a lot of the cars do seem to be from the USA. Everytime I've read the magazine, most of the cars are from the USA. However, as Glen said, it is easier and cheaper. Also, as said, the articles are written by freelancers who may be based in the USA.

I share the same perception as SteveN - I'm not bothered if the car is from the USA, but with the large rice culture over there, most of the cars are of the rice type, and not performance-orientated. Having said that, that's not always the case.

ROFL @ Fuggle's post.

Fenix2k · 19th February 2004, 07:33 PM

Just a stupid noob question but explain "rice cars" to me?

LSR · 19th February 2004, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fenix2k
Just a stupid noob question but explain "rice cars" to me?

Cars which have been modified for more show/pose factor than go/performance.

Booty-licious · 19th February 2004, 07:36 PM

Cough....anyone see me in Jap Performance latest edition...cough.

Can't miss me, Im the one with my thigh exposed...hahaha that'll get you looking (sly grin)

MY 15 MINS OF FAME!!

Fenix2k · 19th February 2004, 07:37 PM

cheers LSR

MattPayne · 19th February 2004, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Booty-licious
Cough....anyone see me in Jap Performance latest edition...cough.

Can't miss me, Im the one with my thigh exposed...hahaha that'll get you looking (sly grin)

MY 15 MINS OF FAME!!

THIGHS!!!

thats gotta be a keeper... where can i get a copy this time of night

19th February 2004, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Daz Daz is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In the South Cars owned: Used to drive: R32 GTR Posts: 6,153	I thought Banzai Mag was supposed to be british based ??? Got the latest edition through the post today .... Of all the feature cars ONE is a UK car, the rest are all foreign. The only other UK based article is on CPL fitting a Jackson Supercharger to a Civic Type R. There are LOADS of top cars in this country .... so why do they feel the need to go abroad for all of their features ? I think it's cr@p to be honest..... __________________

19th February 2004, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lee_Pendlebury Lee_Pendlebury is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: W.Sussex Cars owned: VX220 / RX7 Posts: 1,348	Because its probably all freelance stuff they just paid to use. Theres another forum im on where they expressed interest in covering a RR day, but they have now asked for someone to write the article for them and to be provided with photos lol Lee __________________

19th February 2004, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
TOKYO TOKYO is unaware they can edit their status GTROC Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bordering Insanity Cars owned: TIME ATTACK VERSION Posts: 3,471	Plus It's cheaper for these eds to use 'bought in' content rather than use there own snappers and writers. Sign of the times and they may well be having cut-backs. Glen __________________

19th February 2004, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fuggles Fuggles is on www.gtroc.org Chairman GTR Owners Club Join Date: Jul 2001 Cars owned: none Posts: 26,296	Not Banzai but............ GTROC: We're doing a rolling road day and thought you'd like to cover it? MAG: Sorry, not interested in Dyno days unless there is something really exceptional. But we're interested in track days. Thanks anyway. ............. a few weeks/months pass........... GTROC: We're doing a track day at Spa Francorchamps and thought you might like to come along. You can go with our fleet of cars so all it will cost you is hotel fees. MAG: Sorry, would cost too much, but thanks. ............. a few weeks pass........... GTROC: We've had a rethink. What about we write something and send you all the pictures and you edit it? MAG: Sorry, we're only interested in UK track days. ............. a few weeks pass........... GTROC: We're doing a UK track day and thought you would be interested. MAG: We'd love to but not sure the light would be good enough for photographs. Thanks anyway. ............. a few weeks pass........... GTROC: Sorry you missed it. We had a lot of cars there and a current F1 driver on track as well. MAG: Why didn't you tell us? Hmmmm, I guess F1 drivers rweally can make the sun shine ............. a few weeks/months pass........... GTROC: We're doing a track day soon. Can't guarantee any F1 drivers but we'll be happy to have you along. MAG: Sorry we don't do track days, but thanks anyway. __________________

19th February 2004, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
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19th February 2004, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
phatty phatty is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brum Cars owned: Vertex S14a Posts: 840	Daz, I posted something on sxoc a couple of days ago along the same lines, well actually it was more like 'Banzai is a riced up peice of crap mag blah blah' __________________

19th February 2004, 06:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
SteveN SteveN is thinking he hasnt been here for ages GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just off the M5/A40 Cars owned: Mazda RX7 + Golf GTI Posts: 7,219	I dont care where the cars are from, as long as they awesome, unfortunatley most seem to be lame Rice cars, or stuff thats not that modded at all really... __________________

19th February 2004, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
LSR LSR is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,487	I know what you mean Daz, a lot of the cars do seem to be from the USA. Everytime I've read the magazine, most of the cars are from the USA. However, as Glen said, it is easier and cheaper. Also, as said, the articles are written by freelancers who may be based in the USA. I share the same perception as SteveN - I'm not bothered if the car is from the USA, but with the large rice culture over there, most of the cars are of the rice type, and not performance-orientated. Having said that, that's not always the case. ROFL @ Fuggle's post. __________________

19th February 2004, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fenix2k Fenix2k is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southern England Cars owned: Ford fiesta 1.4 Zetec :( Posts: 156	Just a stupid noob question but explain "rice cars" to me? __________________

19th February 2004, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Booty-licious Booty-licious is has a lot of status! :p GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leafy Surrey Cars owned: An absolute BEAST! Posts: 5,810	Cough....anyone see me in Jap Performance latest edition...cough. Can't miss me, Im the one with my thigh exposed...hahaha that'll get you looking (sly grin) MY 15 MINS OF FAME!! __________________

19th February 2004, 07:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fenix2k Fenix2k is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southern England Cars owned: Ford fiesta 1.4 Zetec :( Posts: 156	cheers LSR __________________

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