Japfest 2016 - Did you go?

Japfest 2016 - Did you go?

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danllama

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141 months

Monday 25th April 2016
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Hello all, had a great day at Japfest yesterday, although as a photographer, super tiring and my legs are shagged after kneeling down all day. Did anybody go? Have a look through my albums and say hello if I have a pic of your car! smile

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danjamafotos/albums/...

or

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.57721364...

Also give me a follow on instagram: smapped_by_dan smile

Aaaand some samples, there was some lovely Jap machinery on show, please feel free to browse and tag etc smile Higher quality on flickr if you're on a big screen smile

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

JDM, if you know, you know. smile

clarkmagpie

3,559 posts

194 months

Monday 25th April 2016
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Any pics of Nissan 300zx's?
Have a soft spot for those and remember my old one fondly.

danllama

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Monday 25th April 2016
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clarkmagpie said:
Any pics of Nissan 300zx's?
Have a soft spot for those and remember my old one fondly.
What gen? Just these two I'm afraid.

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

clarkmagpie

3,559 posts

194 months

Monday 25th April 2016
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The Z32, love the shape.

Butter Face

30,192 posts

159 months

Monday 25th April 2016
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It's a shame they moved it from Castle Combe, went there every year for 11 years (missed last year) and I won't be going to silverstone.

It had outgrown Combe unfortunately though, I remember the first year I went, drove straight in and parked trackside by Camp corner (on dean straight) then just walking over the bridge to the show. All changed by the end though, hours of queueing to get in, crap parking etc.

Looks like a good show! NSX looks ace. Any EP3 civics?

danllama

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Monday 25th April 2016
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Hundreds of EP3's biggrin Got this one of a fellas daughter polishing his alloys which he was chuffed with, and in turn I was chuffed smile

I do agree it's a shame they moved it, BUT to their credit, there was absolutely no traffic, in or out, and I arrived and got parked immediately at 9am. And the place was packed out. The weather was a downer, but the cars and people make it.

Japfest 2016 by Dan J, on Flickr

If you like 300zx's, you'll love this one. My favourite by far. Seen at Stancism in Essex last year. Owner is a top chap.

Stancism 2015 by Dan J, on Flickr

Stancism 2015 by Dan J, on Flickr


mr_oversteer

800 posts

217 months

Tuesday 26th April 2016
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I passed a bunch of Supras and S2Ks on the M25 early Sunday morning, was wondering where they were heading.

Flibble

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180 months

Tuesday 26th April 2016
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danllama said:
Hundreds of EP3's biggrin Got this one of a fellas daughter polishing his alloys which he was chuffed with, and in turn I was chuffed smile

I do agree it's a shame they moved it, BUT to their credit, there was absolutely no traffic, in or out, and I arrived and got parked immediately at 9am. And the place was packed out. The weather was a downer, but the cars and people make it.
Really? I was stuck in a 30 minute queue on the A43 at 7:30!

danllama

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Tuesday 26th April 2016
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Ah ok, so I actually benefitted by arriving on time! biggrin

Red Devil

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207 months

Saturday 30th April 2016
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Butter Face said:
It's a shame they moved it from Castle Combe, went there every year for 11 years (missed last year) and I won't be going to silverstone.

It had outgrown Combe unfortunately though, I remember the first year I went, drove straight in and parked trackside by Camp corner (on dean straight) then just walking over the bridge to the show. All changed by the end though, hours of queueing to get in, crap parking etc.

Looks like a good show! NSX looks ace. Any EP3 civics?
To answer the thread title, no I didn't.

I'm going to the replacement event at Combe at the same time in May that Japfest used to be before it was moved to Silverstone - http://www.japday.co.uk/

Half the fun is watching the track action and people getting Camp and Quarry all wrong. The banking around the outside of the circuit makes it a much better venue for spectators. The trick to getting in at Combe in recent years has been making sure you get there really early as the local B road is the only route in and can't cope with a large volume of traffic.

danllama

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Saturday 30th April 2016
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Red Devil said:
To answer the thread title, no I didn't.

I'm going to the replacement event at Combe at the same time in May that Japfest used to be before it was moved to Silverstone - http://www.japday.co.uk/

Half the fun is watching the track action and people getting Camp and Quarry all wrong. The banking around the outside of the circuit makes it a much better venue for spectators. The trick to getting in at Combe in recent years has been making sure you get there really early as the local B road is the only route in and can't cope with a large volume of traffic.
I may be going but only if i an get a passenger to split cost with me, as it's a decent drive. You're right about the circuit though, i'm looking forward to it.

I can't see anything on the website about individual displays though, for people who want to show off their car but not on a stand?

seanp

19 posts

227 months

Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Yes, I went.

Couple of track vids:

Superb driving from conan@rx-8 taking a few much quicker cars:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okhcuub6oA0

Me - pottling in comparison, and talking to my passenger like I know what I'm doing ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfPMihYSrYM

My photos not up to standard, not worth posing.

Red Devil

13,055 posts

207 months

Wednesday 4th May 2016
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danllama said:
Red Devil said:
To answer the thread title, no I didn't.

I'm going to the replacement event at Combe at the same time in May that Japfest used to be before it was moved to Silverstone - http://www.japday.co.uk/

Half the fun is watching the track action and people getting Camp and Quarry all wrong. The banking around the outside of the circuit makes it a much better venue for spectators. The trick to getting in at Combe in recent years has been making sure you get there really early as the local B road is the only route in and can't cope with a large volume of traffic.
I may be going but only if i an get a passenger to split cost with me, as it's a decent drive. You're right about the circuit though, i'm looking forward to it.

I can't see anything on the website about individual displays though, for people who want to show off their car but not on a stand?
That's because you missed it by one day: entries closed last Friday - http://www.japday.co.uk/car-clubs/
If you don't have a stand pass* you'll be shunted into the public parking area.

 * We have 20 cars going atm.

danllama

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Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Cheers Sean i'll watch those later!

RD, typical. Forever stuck with the peasants biggrin

Red Devil

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207 months

Thursday 5th May 2016
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danllama said:
RD, typical. Forever stuck with the peasants biggrin
If you don't find anyone to split the cost with I have a spare seat available in my chariot.
You'll have to get up very early though to be with the privileged ones... smile
Let me know if you're interested (preferably by PM on MR20C or IMOC).

danllama

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Thursday 5th May 2016
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Red Devil said:
If you don't find anyone to split the cost with I have a spare seat available in my chariot.
You'll have to get up very early though to be with the privileged ones... smile
Let me know if you're interested (preferably by PM on MR20C or IMOC).
I don't have anyone to share with yet. But it's also looking like I won't be able to get the day off work. It was quiet before but we've taken lots of last minute bookings so it depends if I can find cover. Hey ho, I really appreciate the offer though, and will let you know ASAP if I can take you up on it! smile

rb5er

11,657 posts

171 months

Thursday 5th May 2016
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Some great looking cars there.

SonicShadow

2,452 posts

153 months

Thursday 12th May 2016
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Butter Face said:
It's a shame they moved it from Castle Combe, went there every year for 11 years (missed last year) and I won't be going to silverstone.
It's better for it - more tarmac'ed areas for clubs stands, better facilities, much better access. I thought it was better overall than last years show at Combe!

stephen300o

15,464 posts

227 months

Friday 13th May 2016
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SonicShadow said:
Butter Face said:
It's a shame they moved it from Castle Combe, went there every year for 11 years (missed last year) and I won't be going to silverstone.
It's better for it - more tarmac'ed areas for clubs stands, better facilities, much better access. I thought it was better overall than last years show at Combe!
Oh I long for the old days! When it used to be held at a st hole you couldn't get into for hours, thems were the days.

Butter Face

30,192 posts

159 months

Friday 13th May 2016
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stephen300o said:
SonicShadow said:
Butter Face said:
It's a shame they moved it from Castle Combe, went there every year for 11 years (missed last year) and I won't be going to silverstone.
It's better for it - more tarmac'ed areas for clubs stands, better facilities, much better access. I thought it was better overall than last years show at Combe!
Oh I long for the old days! When it used to be held at a st hole you couldn't get into for hours, thems were the days.
I only meant because it's about an extra 2 hours from me frown

Apart from that, you're right, it had outgrown Combe years ago.