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Built not Bought Install Competition19 Dec

New for Modified Nationals 2012

With a £750 Prize fund

What is ‘Built not bought’ Install competition?

‘Built not bought’ is a competition created to help encourage beginners and enthusiasts to self-build an install or show off a build that you have already completed

How it Works

Build an install for your car, Bring it to Modified Nationals 2012 , Get Judged, Drive home with the Money.

Categories: There are no categories …… when being judged you will be asked What you were trying to create i.e. Bass Monster, A Car park/Cruise Blaster, A Full-on Show Car look, A “Sound Quality” Build, A Multimedia Explosion Showcar etc etc. and you will be judged on how well we feel your goal has been achieved.

You will also be judged on

Design & Layout:

When judging. Does the system have proper power distribution and fusing? Does the system exhibit good ease of use, are all the components easily accessible, etc?

Install Quality:

Is the system going to fall apart? Are there wires loose or hanging about? Does the system have dangling wires or exposed copper? Is there attention to detail? Does the system interfere with the normal use of the vehicle? These are some of the things you should look for when scoring on installation quality.

All components of the system should be properly fixed there should not be any risk to travel in the car.

Install Creativity:

Does the install exhibit unique creativity such as custom fiberglassing, speaker pods, door panels, and custom sub box design?

Questions

Will I be judged on the Quality or make of Equipment?

No, the make of the equipment used is entirely up to your brand preference and budget.

Will I get more points for having more Subs Amps, Multimedia etc?

No You will be judged on what you are trying to achive if you are trying to build a Bass monster then you would not loose points for not having screens all over the boot, if you be clever with the multimedia then you would not be judged for not having a dozen 12” Subs

Can I have any professional help?

Yes if you are not confident about wiring your build you will not lose points for having wiring checked or fitted by an auto electrician ,you will also not loose points for having your install painted by a body shop but will get bonus points if you have been able to paint it yourself.

How can I enter?

Simply Email us you name address and car details and a before photo if possible to let us know of your interest. Fill out the booking form below to formalize your entry and post it back (or scan and email). Then simply keep us updated as you go along with photos or a short email.

Receipts, build photos and information on how your build was created will be required to authenticate your work. These can be scanned and emailed to admin@modifiednationals.co.uk or copied and posted to the address on the bottom of the booking form below.

Built not Bought Entry form 2012

Bring your car to Modified Nationals 2012 judging will be done on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of June and the winners presented on Sunday afternoon

This competition is Sponsored by some of the biggest names in the Audio Industry..

Visit their web sites for inspiration and product ideas.

24 Responses to “Built not Bought Install Competition”

Drew (January 2nd, 2012 at 11:56 pm)

How would you verify that work has been completed by an individual as opposed to a paid build, will there be requirements to validate this?
I fear entrants may fabricate false claims to their work, I for one would wish to enter my vehicle but suspect that there maybe some abuse to the authenticity of peoples claims.
Modified Nationals (January 3rd, 2012 at 11:12 am)

Hi… Please see the line below. “Receipts, build photos and information on how your build was created will be required to authenticate your work.” We would hope that people would not enter and make false claims. We know a lot of people in the industry and the competition will be judged by an industry specialist, any false claims would soon be found out. The world is smaller than you think. We look forward to receiving your entry in due course.
lupus jon (January 3rd, 2012 at 1:40 pm)

mark yea sounds good might enter the lupus merc
Drew (January 3rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm)

fantastic, many thanks for that
James (January 8th, 2012 at 8:01 pm)

can i do a build in a car that i dont own
Modified Nationals (January 9th, 2012 at 11:33 am)

Hi..The short answer is YES. As long as you are not a business or do builds for your day job. If you get paid for doing it then NO. You would need to produce the photos, receipts and keep us updated as per the competition requires. When you enter please make clear whose car it is and if its a friend/family member. Any more questions please email admin@modifiednationals.co.uk
Tom James (January 27th, 2012 at 1:25 pm)

hi i will be entering, Quick quetion i will be on a club stand. So are the cars going to be in aseperate area together for the full show? or are you calling everyone up one by one or walking around and judgeing where the cars are??

Thanks
Modified Nationals (January 30th, 2012 at 4:55 pm)

Hi Tom, The cars will be judged where they stand, if cars want to be on a club stand thats ok. We just need to know nearer the show what stand each car will be on.
Aaron (February 26th, 2012 at 8:31 pm)

Hello,

Does ‘Built not Bought’ have a stand for cars that are not part of a car club?

Cheers

Aaron
Modified Nationals (February 27th, 2012 at 9:28 am)

Any cars not wishing their cars to be on a club stand (or other) will be offered a space to show their car in the ‘Built not bought’ Show area.
Clint (March 19th, 2012 at 8:02 pm)

Hi,

About two years ago my dad and I built a superb speaker / sub box which we were looking at entering in. We didn’t take any pictures of the box build in stages, we have a few pictures of us installing the amps and subs and the finished box. Bought a new car, looking at redesigning the box will supply pictures of old box and the stages of redesigning the box and refitting the amp, subs etc. My question is Would this be acceptable evidence? would we be allowed to enter? The box is a complete unit housing 2 subs, 2 6×9′s, 3 amps, 2 crossovers, a capacitor and designed to be removed as one complete unit. So therefore is easily recognized as not being a bought box…

Thanks for you time

Looking forward to your reply

Clint
Modified Nationals (March 20th, 2012 at 9:28 am)

Hi… If you are doing a complete rebuild anyway (taking it apart and re-assembling) then as you also have some photos from the original build that should be ok. If you buy anything for the new build keep your receipts for that. Take photos as you go for the new install etc to corroborate. Please fill in the competition form and send back to me, you can send in photos as you go plus any information you think necessary. I look forward to receiving your entry. Jacx
martycabbie (March 20th, 2012 at 9:03 pm)

i brought my sub amp and subs from a family member cheap how do i get on with no receipt for this?
Modified Nationals (March 21st, 2012 at 10:58 am)

Hi.. Although you need to keep receipts as part of your entry, we don’t need them for everything if you don’t have them. The build receipts would be the most important along with the photographs you take.
Clint (March 21st, 2012 at 5:32 pm)

Hi Jacx,

Thanks for the reply,

Unfortunately we were not looking at taking the the box apart and re-assembling it as it has been glued, screwed and sealed completed, and will fit in my new car as it is. I am kicking myself for not taking any pics while we were building it a couple of years ago though, Didn’t think of it at the time. We were only looking at stripping the vynal and paint off and re-finishing it, then installing the alpine gear back into it. Guessing from your other replies above this would not be sufficient evidence for us to enter?

Again thanks for your time,

Clint
Modified Nationals (March 23rd, 2012 at 10:04 am)

Hi Clint. I have taken further advice and I am told you would have sufficient evidence to enter. We obviously need as much evidence as an entrant can supply to support their build entry, if you enter and supply as much as you can that would be acceptable. A lot of this competition is taken on trust, it is a small world and if someone entered with something that isn’t what they say i’m sure it would be found out at the show. All entrants will have different amounts of supporting evidence just supply as much as you can. The judges will want to talk to the entrants about the build, so anyone who has less evidence will have the chance to talk about how they put it all together.
Todd (March 26th, 2012 at 11:10 am)

All questions from my earlier email have been answered, il get my entry form in asap see you guys there

Todd
Clint (March 26th, 2012 at 10:26 pm)

Hi,

Just another quick one, how many, and what days is the built not bought competition held on as I was wondering if I would have to stand with my car the whole time or will I be able to see the rest of the show?

Many Thanks

Clint
Modified Nationals (March 27th, 2012 at 9:44 am)

Hi.. The 2 show days are Sat & Sun. Fri is to arrive and set up although we provide evening entertainment on the Frias well as the Sat. You will not have to stay with your car all the time. We ask you to provide a mobile number so that the judges can call if you are not around. Jacx
Clint (March 27th, 2012 at 12:44 pm)

Thanks Jacx you been big help

Cheers

Clint
Max (April 22nd, 2012 at 7:04 pm)

Hi There,
I Would Like To Enter a Car our Company Has Just Completed For Clarion Audio, I Have Picture Proof Of The Build, But Not Sure Where I Stand?
Modified Nationals (April 23rd, 2012 at 9:14 am)

Hi.. Sorry but the ‘Built not bought’ competition is open to those who have ‘built’ their audio install themselves and not had it done by a professional company. Reading your query I do not think you qualify to enter.
Greeny (April 29th, 2012 at 3:09 pm)

Hi
I am looking to enter this, i smashed up my last car a few months back and have retreved all the audio, the recepits have been lost but i will have build photos from scratch and was wondering if that goin to be a problem?
Modified Nationals (May 1st, 2012 at 11:52 am)

Hi.. Not at all, please feel free to enter with what you have.

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