Japfest 2016 - Did you go?

[danllama]

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!

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

or

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

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.

[danllama]

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

[danllama]

Hundreds of EP3's Got this one of a fellas daughter polishing his alloys which he was chuffed with, and in turn I was chuffed

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

[danllama]

Ah ok, so I actually benefitted by arriving on time!

[danllama]

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?

[danllama]

Cheers Sean i'll watch those later!

RD, typical. Forever stuck with the peasants

[danllama]

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...
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!