Hey, where's your coverage from the 2012 V-103 Car and Bike Show?

Well, glad you asked. This year, I wasn't feeling it. I went, but I honestly wasn't thrilled like how I am with other car shows. (Note: With car shows, I'm like a little kid on Christmas day.) It was all wrong.

I guess they thought it was cool to leave it on the hitch.

First up, there's only two radio stations in Atlanta that plays Rap and R&B music, and V-103 chose to have their car show the same exact day as the competition's Birthday Bash Concert. Splitting that demographic wasn't smart because naturally people was going to go to Birthday Bash and partake in the events leading up to it- including the guys who had better cars that was featured in the show. Guys know how girls in Atlanta are, and most girls (not women) are attracted to shiny things, regardless if it's real or not. So of course, they would rather drive around and see how many girls they can pull.

Because of the first comment, there were more bikes than cars there. And the cars that were there, were mostly wheel and tire customizations. That's okay for a Bugatti, but for a Dodge Charger??? Bernie doesn't like wheel and tire shows, if that's the case, I would go to a car dealership.

Three, some of the cars there shouldn't have been there. Like this Dodge Magnum with the crappy matte black paint job. I have never painted cars. I've only painted my condo, and powder coated a wheel at SEMA, but I'm smart enough to know that paint jobs should be done even. I didn't photoshop anything in this photo, that's how uneven the car was painted. AND it looks like it took them five minutes to paint it.

Four: the reason why I liked this particular show in previous years is that the radio personalities put their cars in the show. The only personality from V-103 that put anything in the show was Greg Street. No Frank and Wanda and No Ryan Cameron. Major no no.

Five: Because they scheduled the show the same day as Birthday Bash, naturally the performers were going to go to Birthday Bash and perform for a larger crowd and get more money. Duh, I know I would have if I had any musical abilities. The car and bike show has pulled big names to perform- Rick Ross has been the headliner, so has TI. This year it was R Kelly, what song has he had since I moved to Atlanta? Step in the Name of Love was good, but it wasn't that good. What I'm saying is that they needed to go back to what worked in the past. Even Fat Joe pulled a bigger crowd and we're not on Trinity Ave in the Bronx.

SIX: WHY WASN'T  BABY'S, BIRDMAN'S, BRYAN WILLIAMS' BUGATTI and MAYBACH ROPED OFF FROM THE VERY START??? I know he can afford those cars, but don't allow kids with sticky hands and women with mile long nails to touch the cars. Auto Extremes had it correct from the beginning by roping off T-Pain's Bugatti. Duh, that's common sense. Halfway through the show, they decided to rope off both cars, but that should have been done before the doors opened to the public.

Seven: They did a last minute pull in, where if you wanted to be a part of the show, you could have arrived between 8am- 11am. But they didn't tell everyone that, so cars like this...

... couldn't be a part of it or they had to park outside, because they didn't tell anyone. And yes, they drove from Florida to be a part of the show.

Granted they still have a huge turnout. Girls bought out Rainbow, 5-7-9, Rave, Dots, Citi Trends and all the other $10 or less clothing stores in Atlanta to make sure they were seen.

Next year, I'm showing up when they're pulling the cars in, because I'm not going to be caught dead with the crowd that was there. And that's why I only showed off the photos on this page and not on my gallery because this show wasn't my best work. As a published photographer in print media that's sold worldwide, I'm big enough to admit that.

Always glad to run into Block and his donkasaurus... but I know there's a lot of guys who are ready to battle Block on the donk game.

Bernie's Car Show Coverage: 2011 V-103 Car and Bike Show

July 16th 2011 was the fourth time that I attended the V-103 Car and Bike Show, only this time, I couldn't stay for the entire show. I wouldn't be the best person to ask about who performed, who was suppose to be there, etc. What I can tell you is about the cars.



Within the few hours I was there, I was pleased with the cars that showed up. In past years, I've been hard on how I critique this show because there were less cars and more venders that has nothing to do with the automotive field. Yes, they're trying to appeal to everyone, but at the same token, it's a car show. Getting a $50 weave has nothing to do with cars, but of course, the majority of the attendees only came to see who was going to grace the stage.

And then there's me, who only came for the cars...

(Sean Garrett's Ferrari)

The person with the biggest presence a.k.a. he brought the most cars: Akon. Here's his Lamborghini, the same one you can catch at QT gas station in Atlanta around the corner from my house every so often. (The things I notice while pumping gas)


Akon's Mercedes SLS sitting on Forgiatos. And yes I jumped the ropes to get better shots, actually one of the guys who works for Konvict Muzik said I could.


And Akon's Audi R8. It's safe to say that he has a thing for white exotic cars and white Forgiato Wheels.


Interesting choice for a grille.

I actually liked the graphics on this car, and normally that's not my thing


Close up


Loved this shade of blue on this lowrider.


I spoke to the owner of this car and he told me how he builds and customize cars for the love of it, he doesn't do it to compete. He picks and chooses his shows that he attends, which means you'll only catch him at this show and certain shows in Miami. And his car is dedicated to the legends of music.


I don't know about it being Georgia's number one soda, but it's definitely mine. Mix it with Patron, and it tastes GREAT!!! Thus concludes my alcoholic moment (I don't drink and drive).


Lincoln Continental with the suicide doors.



Yellow and Black Dodge Challenger


Look what Jason Geter brought!!!!


I'm praying that this isn't in the near future. 32's are one thing (on the right vehicle), but 42's?!?!?!?!?


Butler Tire actually had the prime spot of the car show. I should know because I had the hardest time in this particular section. Probably because...


most dudes were gawking at Amber, like they've never seen a girl wear leather leggings before.


They also teamed up with Lexani/Asanti and brought an 18-wheeler, where folks can go inside and check out the entire inventory of designs that both companies provide.

And as we all know, a car show isn't a car show without...



and his prized possession (other than family and Block Entertainment): His Donkasaurus.





This year had a different selection of cars compared to last year, but it wasn't a bad show. I'll be back next year.

For the rest of the photos, check out Bernie's 2011 V-103 Car Show Gallery

Block Entertainment and CarTunes Customize Dodge Challenger

Block Entertainment decided to bring a Dodge Challenger to CarTunes in Sandy Springs, GA to get it customized and fully ready for car shows. First they added a full Sony sound system complete with 4 10 Sony subwoofers and 4 Sony amplifiers to power the new sound system in the car. They topped it off with some Carbon fiber style Vinyl and trimmed it in Red Suede to really make it pop.

Then they went to Advanced Automotive Concepts and Oracle who provided a Multi Color LED Halo Ring set for the Dodge Challenger. This features 4 modes which include a fade, pulse, strobe, and scroll through over 18 different colors. With the LED Halo Ring Set, it provided them with a different look that will make this Dodge Challenger stand out from all the others.

Can't forget about the wheels. Butler Tire came up with a new wheel provided by Savini Forged Wheels to really make this thing pop and continue the silver and red theme of this car.

The final detail that they completed happened to be a Seibon Carbon fiber kit for the lower underbody skirts lower body kit.

Looking great guys... but would you expect anything less from a label owner who calls himself the King of Car Shows...