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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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was my first time going to japfest,but have been castle coombe a few times!
i thought it was a good day,and so did the mrs which supprised me! the drifting was awsome! roll on rally day!

saw two stickerd up classics in the field waiting to get out,one blue,one white. anyone on here? i was in the silver classic next to you!!!
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Very good day, much better than last year.

Lots of good quality cars and very pleasant people made it a great show for me. Oh and the drifting wasn't too bad


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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Was my first time too, thoroughly enjoyed it!! some great cars - loved the p1 owners club cars shame my souvenir of the day was sunburn haha!
I also won the raffle for 3 hot laps in that race modified nsx... wow is what I can say.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Great day marred by no organisation in the parking areas at the end. 1 1/2 hours to get out of the main gate at 3.30!
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Myles
Great day marred by no organisation in the parking areas at the end. 1 1/2 hours to get out of the main gate at 3.30!
I went 2 years ago and it was the same thing. I left at just after 3 this year and had no problems so sounds like I got out just in time. It was a better show than previous years tho and I suppose the weather helps.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Alright danny. I might head up to whiscombe hill climb today if the weather clears up. There's meant to be something on up there??
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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by prodrive.greeny
Alright danny. I might head up to whiscombe hill climb today if the weather clears up. There's meant to be something on up there??
wiscombe is good,i normally go up if it on as a mate usually races up thier! cant make it today though,and weather looks a bit dodgey! mind you its normally good watching on days like today as its slippery as hell up their!
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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Had a good day just a shame one our our club members stoved his wagon into the tyre wall...but...atleast it was out there doing what it was built for.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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the cars there were great, the drifting was great, the track runners looked a bit sedate at times but whether that was just me and the weather was great. my only complaint was the stalls seemed to be aimed at more chav cars, lots of cheap tat and bloody thousands of stickers. top day other then that.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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a good day here too...cracking weather and nice to see it busy.....

track action isnt as good as rally day, but still a good day had.....
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Old May 16, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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1st year I have missed it

Great Show usually
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Old May 16, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Beastra
Very good day, much better than last year.

Lots of good quality cars and very pleasant people made it a great show for me. Oh and the drifting wasn't too bad


One that stood out for me;



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Old May 16, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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i was there too
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Old May 16, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Had a good day... well apart from my first session on track when the car was over boosting, so wouldnt go past 5k revs, but after looking in all the trade stands, found someone who was selling manual boost controllers and managed to get it fitted for my next track session.

Was really busy, seemed much more popular then the previous years i have visited with the SwiftOwners club... Cant really complain about it (apart from the looooooong drive)
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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missed it again
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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great day and a few nice cars but have to say the stalls were pants and what was with the crack wh*re looking women.............?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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My first japfest visit and I had a great day, much busier than other castle combe events, had a great track session overtaking everything out there with me at the time but I did think the track action was a little quiet at times throughout the day with not many cars on track which was a bit disappointing.

I was on the BBS stand we were on the left by Avon rise just before you get to quarry corner we had nearly 50 scoobs on our stand must have been one of the largest collection of scoobs there ?!

All in all a great day and I'm looking forward to next year

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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
1st year I have missed it

Great Show usually
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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I thought it was a good day I was on the Engine Tuner stand with Martyn's Impreza and 2 Evo's

Some good stands there but had it's usual sh1te too Just uploading some pics now!
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Old May 16, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mervil
I thought it was a good day I was on the Engine Tuner stand with Martyn's Impreza and 2 Evo's

Some good stands there but had it's usual sh1te too Just uploading some pics now!
Had a quick chat with Alan - he tuned my car by a previous owner but I think it was a while ago as he couldn't remember! Nice cars on his stand too
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Old May 16, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by siannie
Had a quick chat with Alan - he tuned my car by a previous owner but I think it was a while ago as he couldn't remember! Nice cars on his stand too
How much did that quick chat cost you?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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top show my 1st time and only because a friend asked if he could have my car on his stand (PEC)

was a great day, i was starting to loose faith in shows as the few i've been to lately specialy at pod have just been one big chav fest and can't beleive what i've seen on show was nice to see quality and well presented cars on show

budgies car looked and sounded amazing on track

will definatly be going next year
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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was a great day, just got bloody expensive for me at the end of it but hey ho!!
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Was not bad but i was expecting more. Mose of these shows that i got to are kinda consumer aimed. I love buying stuff at show, Japfest saw me leave with oil (which i bought wrong) and some ally wheel nuts. Could have had more stores with more sales.

Dont get me wrong though, had an awesome time. 1hour to get out of the place for us.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Budgie
i was there too




Was you
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Had a good day and glad i decided to leave when i did by the sounds of it... drove straight out at 2.45
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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...we left at 4.30pm, had about 15-20mins wait, but went fairly smoothly....hopefully see you all again on July 4th at Santa Pod for Japshow...
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
1st year I have missed it

Great Show usually
And me WORK :MAD:

Originally Posted by jayallen
Had a good day just a shame one our our club members stoved his wagon into the tyre wall...but...atleast it was out there doing what it was built for.
i can relate to that

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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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The weather was perfect which always helps, yep had a good day and defo one of the better shows to attend.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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first time at japfest for me, i thought it was quite good really busy too
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