Help me win a new car!

[darren]

Thanks, man! Much appreciated.

[darren]

Bumpity

I was having brunch with my brother on the weekend, and he mentioned a review of the CX-5 he read on The Truth About Cars, which asked, "Why does the front end put me in mind of Angry Birds?"

Now that's all i see. (Not that it's a bad thing at all.)

What do you think?



You decide... then vote for (and share) my entry in Mazda Canada's "Defy Convention" contest! Mazda Canada - Defy Convention | Facebook

I've dropped down to #7, so i really need everyone's help to stay in the top 5! Competition is fierce!

Thanks!

[JamesM]

Originally Posted by Xaios

Sir, you have my sword.

And my axe.

[darren]

Thanks, guys! Vote and share, share and vote! Decibel needs a new set of wheels!

[darren]

http://mazda.thismoment.com/v4/api/f...d=57&page_id=5


Please vote and share!

[darren]

Please vote!

[Xaios]

Curious, do they only record one vote per person, or can you vote an unlimited number of times?

[Edika]

Done!

[flint757]

voted!

[darren]

Originally Posted by Xaios

Curious, do they only record one vote per person, or can you vote an unlimited number of times?

The rules and regs state one vote per person. I asked Mazda if they were filtering multiple votes as they came in, or if they were going to do an audit after the totals are in, and they're screening as the votes come in, so the voting rank on the page is accurate. (I'm currently #6... NOT GOOD ENOUGH!)

Thanks for the votes so far, guys! Spread the word!

Here's the video and the link again, just so the n00bs to the thread see it.



CLICK TO VOTE!



I'm not gonna stop until EVERY ONE OF YOU MAZAFAKAZ HAS VOTED!

[darren]

Gah! I've dropped to 7th place over the weekend! NOT ACCEPTABLE!

Rather than link directly to my video, i'm going to link you to the first page of the semi-finalists, where you can see where i am in the ranking. I invite you to take a look at the other entries and decide for yourself who best embodies the "Defy Convention" spirit.

https://www.facebook.com/mazdacanada...70775709661364

I may be biased, but i think my entry stands above all the others, which seem to feature either Mazda fanboys or others with various sob stories, neither of which really seem to fit the spirit and intent of the contest.

There are only three weeks left in the contest, and i need to be in the top 5 to be considered for the final round of judging. I need your help! Please share and vote!

[darren]

C'mon c'mon c'mmmoooooonnnnnnn!

Only three weeks left of this, i promise. If i can stay in the top five, i think i've got a pretty good chance of winning it. But if i'm not in the top five, that chance drops to zero.

VOTE and SHARE!

[Xaios]

Darren, just a thought. I like your video and I think it has good production values, but it's totally impersonal. There's nothing for voters to empathize with. You might do better if you took the video and spliced in some shots of yourself talking about your experiences and what you're trying to do.

[darren]

A good thought. Unfortunately, i can't re-submit at this point. I just need votes. I don't care if people watch it or not!

[flint757]

Well I doubt our reach is big enough to help you honestly. I already voted for you though.

[darren]

Well, if everyone who has voted shares the link with THEIR network of friends and gets them to vote, then that's a huge help. Voting is great... sharing is greater... getting YOUR friends to vote is even greater-er.

[flint757]

Originally Posted by darren

Well, if everyone who has voted shares the link with THEIR network of friends and gets them to vote, then that's a huge help. Voting is great... sharing is greater... getting YOUR friends to vote is even greater-er.

Done and Done

Honestly no clue if my friends will actually vote though, but we shall see.

[darren]

Thanks, guys! Some of you may know a bit of my backstory, but for those who don't, here's a quick summary of how i got to where i am today:

When i first started playing guitar, i got into it as many teenage boys do, reading guitar magazines, keeping up to date on my favourite bands and guitarists, learning whatever i could. It didn't take me long to realize that i was far more interested in learning about the gear guitarists were using than i was about becoming a better player.

When i was 17, i built my first guitar… and loved it. But i was already on a path to university and a career in architecture, industrial design or graphic design. (I eventually attended York University and got a Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Communication Design, graduating with top honours.) That, combined with no access to a shop, meant my dream of building more guitars would have to wait.

Over the next 20 years, i read everything i could get my hands on and talked to whomever was willing share their knowledge… all while working my "day job" as a graphic designer. Fortunately, the Internet is full of fantastic resources, amateur and semi-pro builders, and many experienced luthiers who so kindly share their processes, their knowledge and their experience. In many ways, it was a 21st century apprenticeship of sorts.

As i voraciously consumed all this research, i continued to apply my design knowledge and experience toward refining designs i started dreaming up back in high school. The guitars you see on my site (Decibel Guitars and Decibel Guitars | Facebook) truly are the product of 20+ year process of design and research & development.

In that R&D phase, i made a commitment to re-thinking and re-evaluating every aspect of guitar building, rather than merely re-hashing designs from the 1940s and 1950s. Don't get me wrong… i have tremendous respect for guys like Leo Fender who designed tremendously innovative instruments that have become true cultural icons. But a lot has changed and evolved in 60+ years, so embracing new methods, materials and technologies has become a cornerstone of my design philosophy for Decibel Guitars.

Everything from the ergonomics of the body shape, to the way the neck is attached, to the way the frets are installed, has been re-evaluated and re-engineered. Many of the changes are subtle and not even visible to the player, but they all make a difference in making a state-of-the-art, high-performance guitar.

I will freely admit that i still have a TON to learn, and my skills are continuing to improve. But i will continue to Defy Convention every step of the way. I've got a head full of ideas i can't wait to explore! Decibel Guitars still isn't a full-time venture, but i already have a waiting list, and i'm building as fast as i can while still working as a designer.

Winning the CX-5 would mean a great deal. It would give me a lot more room to carry tools, wood and guitars, and the money saved on replacing my current vehicle will go into acquiring more shop equipment that will help propel my dream further forward.

I think my guitars Defy Convention, and reflect the spirit of innovation and unconventional thinking that has defined Mazda's success since its beginning.

If you agree, please vote for my entry in Mazda Canada's "Defy Convention" contest, and share my story and this link with your friends. I need as many votes as possible by May 20 in order to qualify for the final round of judging.

Thanks for your support!

http://mazda.thismoment.com/v4/api/f...d=57&page_id=5

[darren]

Originally Posted by Furtive Glance

I bought a cab from you! Done and done ^_^

Awesome! Do you still have that G-Flex? I wish i'd taken a pic of it in the back of my smart!

[darren]

Keep voting and sharing, guys! Let's keep the momentum rolling!

[Customisbetter]

Voted

[darren]

[marked]

voted hope you get it!

[darren]

Thanks, dude!

[unclejemima218]

Originally Posted by The Armada

And my axe.

and my bow!