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Topic: PFF Awards!
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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Greetings fellow PFF'ers!
I've seen this done on a couple other forums, it's always a ton of fun and a nice way to get to know other members a little better, so I thought, what the hell? We'll see how this goes, perhaps it can be an annual thing? Hopefully Cliff is cool with this.
It's like the Grammys for our little forum, except these awards actually mean something. (Zing!  )
We create our own categories for awards, nominate nominees, and then vote for the winner out of the nominees. The winner of each category will get a special little surprise once the votes have been tallied and everything is said and done.
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Here are the categories as of now:
Best looking fastback.
Best looking notchback.
Fiero with the largest displacement.
Highest Mileage Fiero.
Lowest Mileage Fiero.
Stock Fiero in the best shape.
Stock Fiero in the worst shape.
Most "McGuyver-ish" Fiero repair.
Most Fieros (Business).
Most Fieros (Personal).
Worst (Coolest) engine/trans damage in a Fiero.
Oldest active member.
Youngest active member.
Most technically helpful member.
Most political member.
Most charitable member.
Nicest member.
Meanest member.
Weirdest member.
Hardest member to understand.
Funniest member.
Forum prom King.
Forum prom Queen.
Member most likely to do jail time.
Member most likely to break a donut.
Member most likely never to finish their Fiero.
Most imaginative use of the Fiero logo.
Member most secure with his/her sexuality.
Member most likely to break/wreck his/her Fiero.
Member most likely to be ticketed because of his/her Fiero.
Member most deserving of the title "The Fiero Whisperer"
Member that hasn't driven their Fiero in the longest span of time.
Member with the most posts.
Member with the most detachable body parts.
Wackiest avatar.
Most creative/unique avatar.
Best signature.
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If you would like to see a new category added, post it. In order to prevent a "flood" of categories, I'm going to say there must be at least 2 "votes" for a category to be added to the list, just so things don't get to out of hand.
Again, this is all in good fun, so if you get something like the "Weirdest Member" award, wear it with pride.  Also, I could of course use a couple of people to help me choose these surprises/count votes when the time comes. That is, if there is anybody interested in playing this little game. If you have any ideas, please feel free to add!
***UPDATE****
At the end of this week (perhaps earlier?) voting/adding of categories will be closed and nominations will begin, so start thinking about who you'd like to see win these prestigious awards. 
Also, as far as nominations go, we'll have a few simple ground rules. You can't nominate yourself for a category (Unless it's a factual category like oldest active member, youngest active member, etc.) and again, so we don't have a four-page-long list of nominees for one category, you must be nominated twice to make the list of nominees. If anyone else can think of something that should be added as a rule/guideline, let me know. [This message has been edited by Valkyrie (edited 02-14-2010).] IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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Best looking fastback.
Best looking notchback.
Oldest active member.
Youngest active member.
Nicest member.
Meanest member.
Weirdest member.
Funniest member.
Member with the most posts.
Fastest Fiero.
Stock Fiero in the best shape.
Stock Fiero in the worst shape.
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Blacktree
Member Posts: 9810
From: Central Florida
Registered: Dec 2001
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You might as well write FieroX into the "Fastest Fiero" category. I seriously doubt he has any legitimate competition.IP: Logged |
twofatguys
Member Posts: 7378
From: Wheaton,Mo
Registered: Jul 2004
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Member with the most Fieros business and non-business
That's one I would like to see.
I can also see yet another group of awards I will never own.
Oooohh,
Member most likely to never win an award <----winning the award would disqualify him from winning the award, and the Earth would implode.
Brad
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maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by twofatguys:
Member with the most Fieros business and non-business
That's one I would like to see.
I can also see yet another group of awards I will never own.
Oooohh,
Member most likely to never win an award <----winning the award would disqualify him from winning the award, and the Earth would implode.
Brad
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Hmm- Fiero Factory has a pretty good size herd of Fieros--tho I do not know if they are members.
Loyde (FastFieros) had over 20 last time I heard.
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twofatguys
Member Posts: 7378
From: Wheaton,Mo
Registered: Jul 2004
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Rarest Fiero
And not just one that was advertised as rare on E-Bay, or Craigslist.
I would say that the prototype, or perhaps a Mera would count toward this. (and the arguing begins.)
We can set this up with a vote somehow, and get the community involved in the decision.
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Blacktree:
You might as well write FieroX into the "Fastest Fiero" category. I seriously doubt he has any legitimate competition. |
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Perhaps that'll inspire people to add a little extra oomph to their cars. 
Adding Member with the most Fieros (business and non-business) to the list.
I'd like to add "Member most likely to never win an award" but I couldn't picture anyone but PK86 winning that one anyways.
| | | quote | Rarest Fiero
And not just one that was advertised as rare on E-Bay, or Craigslist.
I would say that the prototype, or perhaps a Mera would count toward this. (and the arguing begins.)
We can set this up with a vote somehow, and get the community involved in the decision.
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This one could be difficult. Because when it comes to actual rarity, things like the prototype would have to win due to their being only one vs. a handful of Meras.
Perhaps "Nicest Rare Fiero" would work better?
Maybe when voting time comes around, we could get Cliff to post it on the main page? Replace the "How Many Fieros do you currently own" poll with the award categories. Allow voting for a week, change to the next category after that.[This message has been edited by Valkyrie (edited 02-07-2010).] IP: Logged |
Rallaster
Member Posts: 1138
From: Martinsville, IN
Registered: Jul 2009
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Best handling Fiero
We all too easy forget what the Fiero is best at: corners. Best handling can mean: highest G's on skidpad, fastest turn response, highest speed maintained around corners of varying sharpness, best braking, etc. Those that race AutoX as opposed to drag would probably not stand a chance in any performance category without this. I know I've said it on here before, and I think there are others here that are with me, that I am more concerned with how well my Fiero handles than with how fast it goes.
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87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3509
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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Most blown engines for 1 car. I would like to nomanite my self . 5 enginesIP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by 87antuzzi:
Most blown engines for 1 car. I would like to nomanite my self . 5 engines |
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X may have that one as well---depends what you call 'blown' I guess---I know he went thru a lot of hardware when he was running a 2.8.
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Rallaster:
Best handling Fiero
We all too easy forget what the Fiero is best at: corners. Best handling can mean: highest G's on skidpad, fastest turn response, highest speed maintained around corners of varying sharpness, best braking, etc. Those that race AutoX as opposed to drag would probably not stand a chance in any performance category without this. I know I've said it on here before, and I think there are others here that are with me, that I am more concerned with how well my Fiero handles than with how fast it goes.
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I like this idea. We'd need solid numbers for this though. I think highest speed around a corner would be the best way to decide this. What do you think?IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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Do you have to make it OUT of the corner to qualify?IP: Logged |
Rallaster
Member Posts: 1138
From: Martinsville, IN
Registered: Jul 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
Do you have to make it OUT of the corner to qualify? |
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In a word. Yes.IP: Logged |
Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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Hmm... well coming out in one piece could earn you a couple bonus points. IP: Logged |
maryjane
Member Posts: 29885
From: Cleveland Tex
Registered: Apr 2001
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Bah!
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Rallaster
Member Posts: 1138
From: Martinsville, IN
Registered: Jul 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Valkyrie:
I like this idea. We'd need solid numbers for this though. I think highest speed around a corner would be the best way to decide this. What do you think? |
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That also comes down to the question of: How hard are people going to want to push their cars? I'm just dumb enough to push mine beyond the breaking point going around a >70 ÌŠ corner as hard as I can regardless of what the car is capable of and then losing it and wrecking the Fiero...IP: Logged |
Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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Hahah, this is true. Perhaps a slalom test?IP: Logged |
Rallaster
Member Posts: 1138
From: Martinsville, IN
Registered: Jul 2009
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Valkyrie:
Hahah, this is true. Perhaps a slalom test? |
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Slalom I think would be a good test. Along with various other 'empty parking lot with setup cones' type of maneuvering (offset slalom, 0-60-0 times, AutoX type of road coarse laid out in cones, etc).IP: Logged |
Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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Sounds great. We can iron out details and specifics when we pick an official "handling test". I'll add handling to the list now. IP: Logged |
Fiero_Fan_88
Member Posts: 820
From: Omaha, Nebraska
Registered: Jan 2007
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Instead of how many engines blown, how about coolest blown up engine? I have an awesome picture of an old 2.8 piston I blew. Spoon currently owns it and I'm sure he'll agree its frickin' amazing.------------------
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87antuzzi
Member Posts: 3509
From: auburn ca
Registered: Feb 2009
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I dunno. I would think I would give fierox a run for his money in the blown engine. I'm talking blown! Destroyed block blown. Not total for all your cars but your fiero. I've learned a good leason with blowing all these engines. The 2.8 don't like anything over 6500rpm. IP: Logged |
Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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Coolest/Worst blown engine added to the list.
Most engines blown(In one Fiero?)IP: Logged |
cliffw
Member Posts: 17275
From: Kerrville, Texas, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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How 'bout one, say " the Fiero I should have passed on buying". I bought two I should not have.IP: Logged |
Back On Holiday
Member Posts: 5270
From: Downingtown, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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Heres my suggestions, Orange Italics are Added:
Best looking fastback.
Best looking notchback.
Oldest active member.
Youngest active member.
Most helpful Technical Member
Most political Member
Nicest member.
Meanest member.
Weirdest member.
Funniest member.
Hardest to understand member
Member with the most posts.
Fastest Fiero.
Stock Fiero in the best shape.
Stock Fiero in the worst shape.
Most Fieros (Business).
Most Fieros (Personal).
Worst Looking Engine/Trans damage[This message has been edited by Back On Holiday (edited 02-07-2010).] IP: Logged |
partfiero
Member Posts: 2804
From: Tucson, Arizona
Registered: Jan 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by twofatguys:
Rarest Fiero
And not just one that was advertised as rare on E-Bay, or Craigslist.
I would say that the prototype, or perhaps a Mera would count toward this. (and the arguing begins.)
We can set this up with a vote somehow, and get the community involved in the decision.
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A guy in AZ has a Mera that was maybe the only one not ordered as a Mera.
A guy who worked for the factory bought two 86 GTs.
One day when the Mera people were at the factory he asked them if he took one of his
GTs to them would they convert it and they agreed to do it.
The guy kept all of the parts that were removed to do the conversion.
He retired to AZ and GAVE both cars to the guy I know.
He wanted them to go to someone who was a true lover of Fieros.
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by partfiero:
A guy in AZ has a Mera that was maybe the only one not ordered as a Mera.
A guy who worked for the factory bought two 86 GTs.
One day when the Mera people were at the factory he asked them if he took one of his
GTs to them would they convert it and they agreed to do it.
The guy kept all of the parts that were removed to do the conversion.
He retired to AZ and GAVE both cars to the guy I know.
He wanted them to go to someone who was a true lover of Fieros.
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The only official unofficial Mera? :O
Added most helpful, most political, hardest to understand, and change Worst blown engine to worst looking engine/trans damage.IP: Logged |
williegoat
Member Posts: 454
From: Glendale, AZ
Registered: Mar 2009
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Maybe:
Largest Displacement
Highest Mileage
and an avatar group:
funniest and/or silliest
most creative/bazaar
and we can't forget:
prom king/queen
most likely to do jail time
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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Nice ones willie!
Added Fiero with the largest displacement, highest mileage, lowest mileage, forum prom king and queen, most likely to do jail time, wackiest avatar, most creative avatar, and best signature.IP: Logged |
grkboy707
Member Posts: 1588
From: kingsville, md
Registered: May 2009
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Best looking notchie- FieroAdam
Youngest member- me! (7/9/93)IP: Logged |
RACE
Member Posts: 3704
From: Des Moines IA / Memphis TN
Registered: Dec 2002
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Funniest Thread.
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by grkboy707:
Best looking notchie- FieroAdam
Youngest member- me! (7/9/93) |
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Thanks for the input! Hold that thought though. Nominations will happen once we have picked and chosen all the categories, just to keep things simplified.
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Funniest Thread. |
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And the award will go to the creator of said thread?[This message has been edited by Valkyrie (edited 02-07-2010).] IP: Logged |
fierofetish
Member Posts: 13398
From: Northeast Spain
Registered: Jul 2003
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Should keep it to people, not machines, IMHO We all read each others' posts, and can judge from them. We don't all know everybody else's car(s), and so a fair award can not be made. Although build threads are easily accessible. Innovative design work, turned into reality. Paint jobs are difficult to define too, because I know only too well my Fiero looks a lot better in a photo than real life 'Performance' awards will only turn into (to coin a phrase ) d+ck-banging contests, as usual
Just my 0:02 cents
Nick
Edit to add: Forum Father I nominate maryjane!! Forum mother? Darlene, of course, but she still seems to be recovering from the SS administration...and who can blame her? [This message has been edited by fierofetish (edited 02-07-2010).] IP: Logged |
Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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I do agree with what you're saying, there's a potential this could turn ugly, but this is PFF, hopefully we can all be PFFs (Pennock's Fiero Friends) and play nicely for this little event/game. And since it is just a for fun game, it doesn't have to be super serious and official. It should be more like a football game in your backyard with your buddies, and less like the Super Bowl, know what I mean?
So I'll put this out there as a disclaimer right now.
Should any participant in this event get all serious and defensive and shouty and nasty, you WILL get the wooden spoon! Or the hose... or the broom... Or PK... whichever is closest. Also, I'm sure Cliff won't be too impressed, and then he'll yell. So yeah! Play nice, let's keep this fun. If you win, you win, if you lose, you lose, let's not turn this into a d!ck banging contest. And to be honest, the "prizes" (at least the ones I have in mind) aren't really worth arguing over anyhow.
Perhaps any nominee getting caught d!ck banging will be disqualified from nominations?IP: Logged |
Boondawg
Member Posts: 13591
From: Taking Suggestions.........
Registered: Jun 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Valkyrie:
Perhaps any nominee getting caught d!ck banging will be disqualified from nominations? |
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Why do I always drop in after everyone else is already hanging out! 
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88GT.FASTBACK
Member Posts: 448
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2007
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an hour later...and i know how you feel.IP: Logged |
Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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D!ck banging... "hanging" out... I don't like where this thread is "headed". IP: Logged |
2.5
Member Posts: 10124
From: Southern MN
Registered: May 2007
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How would voting take place?
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twofatguys
Member Posts: 7378
From: Wheaton,Mo
Registered: Jul 2004
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| | | quote | Originally posted by fierofetish:
Should keep it to people, not machines, IMHO We all read each others' posts, and can judge from them. We don't all know everybody else's car(s), and so a fair award can not be made. Although build threads are easily accessible. Innovative design work, turned into reality. Paint jobs are difficult to define too, because I know only too well my Fiero looks a lot better in a photo than real life 'Performance' awards will only turn into (to coin a phrase ) d+ck-banging contests, as usual
Just my 0:02 cents
Nick
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Some of us don't live in Spain and get to see other people's Fiero's
Brad
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Valkyrie
Member Posts: 631
From: Roblin, MB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by 2.5:
How would voting take place? |
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Well, I'd like to see if Cliff would perhaps allow the poll on the main page to be used for voting. If not, I'll create a thread for a category, and people just post their vote. This could be a lot of counting though, which is why I could use a couple helpers.IP: Logged |
Jake_Dragon
Member Posts: 19715
From: Lakeland, Florida USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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| | | quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
X may have that one as well---depends what you call 'blown' I guess---I know he went thru a lot of hardware when he was running a 2.8.
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I bet he is in the top 5 of most money spent as well.IP: Logged |
