[b]JapShow Finale 2008 is on Sunday 5th October at Santa Pod and will no doubt once again be a great day. [/b]
Its the last major Jap Show of the year and definately worth the visit.

There's Jap only 'run what you brung' on the Saturday (4th) £20 for unlimited runs and on Sunday its £15 for 3 runs

There's camping is available on site Saturday if you want to do RWYB on Saturday & be there for even more fun on Sunday.

Advance ticket prices are as follows:
Saturday 4th October - Test Day £10
Sunday 5th October - JapShow (Japanese Car) £12
Sunday 5th October - JapShow (Non Japanese Car) £17
Weekend (Japanese Car) £20
Weekend (Non Japanese Car) £25

[b]The above prices (apart from Saturday only) are for advance bookings if we can get 10+ definates I can book us a stand and we will get the above prices[/b] Payment will be required in advance to cover booking.

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[b]Heres what else is on[/b][/size]

Not only will the Finale will host the finals of the HKS Drag Series where you can watch cars go up the 1/4 mile strip in times you can only dream of there's also the Jet Dragster "Split Second" which will be running (and blow your ears off more than Wozza does ) and also you can have a go up the strip or watch the RWYB guys having a darn good go and bet on who's going to get to the line 1st ... loads of action & loads of fun

And of course there will be all the usual activities including:
Club & Trade stands, cars & half naked promo girlies to drool over, along with the DW boys doing drift demos & passenger rides, there will be stunt displays, the Meguiars show paddock, and new for this year a handling course where the driver with the fastest time gets a trophy, and of course the free Pole Dance shows in Fuelers Bar throughout the day

There will also be Helicopter pleasure rides available which are definately worth their money, the funfair and on Saturday night if you stay over the weekend the Pod Palais heated nightclub will open it's doors for fun & frolicks.

Also theres Mobile Dyno: The Rapid GB Dyno will be at JapShow, allowing anyone to get a full power and torque readout and some tuning advice from the experts using some of the latest and most accurate mobile dyno kit available

And if you're thinking of selling there's the AutoTrader Cars For Sale: If you've got a car you want to sell, park it up in the Autotrader Cars For Sale Paddock, stick your phone number on the dashboard, and wait for the calls to come flooding in. It's FREE for both buyers and sellers

Also new this year is the Marangoni Pit Stop Challenge: Marangoni are giving you the chance to win a white knuckle ride of a lifetime in the Santa Pod 2-Seater dragster.

To win this amazing prize, you just need to visit the Marangoni ‘Pit Stop’ stand, no booking necessary, and change 2 wheels/tyres against the clock, on the Marangoni car. The Marangoni girls will be the judges and time each Pit Stop, with the quickest time of the day as the winner!

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So if you fancy coming along, get your name down asap please and I'll get it sorted [/size]

[u]The who's coming list:[/u]
Janey
Bazza
Dave - IS
Paul - Aygo
Jade - Starlet
Steve - Yaris
AE92 - Corolla

put me down

for the sunday

I will be there

[quote name='w481ggc' post='579775' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:24 PM']I will be there [/quote]

wanna race

[quote name='Bazza' post='579788' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:40 PM'][quote name='w481ggc' post='579775' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:24 PM']I will be there [/quote]

wanna race
[/quote]


Doddy might

[quote name='Ellz' post='579800' date='Sep 6 2008, 09:15 PM'][quote name='Bazza' post='579788' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:40 PM'][quote name='w481ggc' post='579775' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:24 PM']I will be there [/quote]

wanna race
[/quote]


Doddy might
[/quote]

Do you & Doddy want a pass or advance tickets ?

Need to know asap

[size=2][b][color="#000080"]Come on, get your names down for this one, its a great day out, normally loads going on, and of course the Jet powered funny car, if youve not seen it, its something not to be missed [/color][/b][/size]

[quote name='Bazza' post='579788' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:40 PM'][quote name='w481ggc' post='579775' date='Sep 6 2008, 08:24 PM']I will be there [/quote]

wanna race
[/quote]
oh go on then , as you asked nicely , loser buys the coffees

Right I'm back from Hols - I have in total 20 stand passes so if there's anyone else who hasn't asked for one yet - get yelling asap as time is running out

Passes & tickets (if requested) are going out today 1st class so should be with you tomorrow or Weds at the lastest

I got my pass & ticket today , thanks janey

[quote name='w481ggc' post='585921' date='Sep 24 2008, 12:33 AM']I got my pass & ticket today , thanks janey [/quote]

Excellent


[b]I have 4 stand passes burning a hole in my pocket if anyone fancies coming along[/b] (you'll have to buy your own tickets though as I've run out) please get your name up & pm me with your address so I can get them out to you

seems very strange

a car orientated club, where most members are supposedly interested in cars
where a lot of members modify their cars to go faster
where a lot of members judge bhp figures like the size of their willy's

and yet a great action packed day where you can actually have a go at going fast, where you can actually see what all that go faster stuff does
an event organized so we can have our own plot and attempt to be a club
a day where there is so much to do and see
and
and
and
and 3 LOC members are going

A FEW YEARS AGO WE HAD OVER 20 CARS TURN UP !!

right, im sorry if this offends but i think that little dig is a bit harsh..

in a climate where fuel prices are so high and so close to JAE (which i wish i could have attended but was busy elsewhere) i think its quite understandable that attendance is low..

i think the WIM attendance demonstrated that we can get together in big numbers.

Im quite happy to attend a meet organised by like minded members, which doesnt cost to attend, is much closer to me and there is no pressure on being there for a full day...

that sounds to me like were 'attempting to be a club'

again im sorry if this offends annybody but i think that post was a bit ott and certainly wouldnt encourage me to attend!!

[quote name='redz_UK' post='586197' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:43 PM']right, im sorry if this offends but i think that little dig is a bit harsh..

in a climate where fuel prices are so high and so close to JAE (which i wish i could have attended but was busy elsewhere) i think its quite understandable that attendance is low..

i think the WIM attendance demonstrated that we can get together in big numbers.

Im quite happy to attend a meet organised by like minded members, which doesnt cost to attend, is much closer to me and there is no pressure on being there for a full day...

that sounds to me like were 'attempting to be a club'

again im sorry if this offends annybody but i think that post was a bit ott and certainly wouldnt encourage me to attend!!

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Japshow at £15 or £12 for advance is hardly expensive, most entertainment costs in excess of this amount, and remember that this is for a full days entertainment, which you can arrive and leave whenever you want !
yes fuel prices have risen, but does that mean we all sit at home moaning about it, drive cautiously and you can probably save more than the price it has gone up


I get embarressed when people spend time organising events and no-one shows an interest, time which i am sure they would rather spend using to their own advantage,
what gets me is when you see all the other clubs turning out with loads of members from all over the country, what will the lexus stand have on it 1 Lexus !
out of all the hundreds of members we have here, its a shame that no one feels the want to attend

you say you would like a meet to be
a. with likeminded people ??
b. near to you
c. free to attend
d. and no pressure to stay

perhaps we should all come to your house then

[quote name='Bazza' post='586378' date='Sep 25 2008, 05:14 PM'][quote name='redz_UK' post='586197' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:43 PM']right, im sorry if this offends but i think that little dig is a bit harsh..

in a climate where fuel prices are so high and so close to JAE (which i wish i could have attended but was busy elsewhere) i think its quite understandable that attendance is low..

i think the WIM attendance demonstrated that we can get together in big numbers.

Im quite happy to attend a meet organised by like minded members, which doesnt cost to attend, is much closer to me and there is no pressure on being there for a full day...

that sounds to me like were 'attempting to be a club'

again im sorry if this offends annybody but i think that post was a bit ott and certainly wouldnt encourage me to attend!!

[/quote]

Japshow at £15 or £12 for advance is hardly expensive, most entertainment costs in excess of this amount, and remember that this is for a full days entertainment, which you can arrive and leave whenever you want !
yes fuel prices have risen, but does that mean we all sit at home moaning about it, drive cautiously and you can probably save more than the price it has gone up


I get embarressed when people spend time organising events and no-one shows an interest, time which i am sure they would rather spend using to their own advantage,
what gets me is when you see all the other clubs turning out with loads of members from all over the country, what will the lexus stand have on it 1 Lexus !
out of all the hundreds of members we have here, its a shame that no one feels the want to attend

you say you would like a meet to be
a. with likeminded people ??
b. near to you
c. free to attend
d. and no pressure to stay

perhaps we should all come to your house then
[/quote]

errr...

i think you should look at the meets section....

i was refering to the midlands meet on 5th oct, perhaps i should have mentioned it?

anyway that fills all of that criteria that i mentioned, looks like beiing quite good attendance and is also on the 5th..

i understand the frustration but i dont think your post will encourage people to come along..

[quote]i was refering to the midlands meet on 5th oct, perhaps i should have mentioned it?[/quote]


perhaps you could have just said that you were attending another meet in the first place !

yes, i did omit that but still feel the coments wouldt encourage people to come along..

anyway..

I hope its a great day and all who attend enjoy it!

Is there any stand passes and advanced tickets left for this please as I want to come??

[quote name='reganlives' post='586557' date='Sep 26 2008, 12:45 AM']Is there any stand passes and advanced tickets left for this please as I want to come??[/quote]

I've a couple of stand passes but afraid all the advance tickets have gone - though you can still buy in advance by phone or online from Santa Pod [url="http://www.santapod.co.uk/e_jap.php"]ticket page here[/url]

PM me your full name & address & I'll get a pass out to you today

Updated Attendees List:
PaulT - Aygo
Jade - Corolla
Janey - ?????
Bazza - Starlet
Dave - IS200
Steve - Yaris
AE92 - Corolla
Jerry - MR2
Wozza - IS200
KarmaSupra - M3
Aztec - IS200

Right all out of stand passes at the mo - Pod only sent me 10 instead of 20 so will ring for some more incase of latecomers

Right - just spoken to Donna at Pod about more passes and no can do as .......

A: I have to buy at least 5 more advance tickets (which I may just get stuck with)
B: It will mean we need more space which will mean we will be moved from the very nice pitch on the hardstanding over to the yukky grass area which is miles from the action

So sorry to anyone else who may have wanted to come on the stand - you'll have to be quicker next time

Thanks for being able to fit me in Janey but I'd like to give up my place so someone else from the forum can have the chance as I've been offered a stand pass elsewhere. I think this is the most suitable option as I can see that you have all been struggling a bit getting hold of passes. Will pop down to the stand tho and say hello.

Thanks again and hope someone else can take up the space.

[quote name='reganlives' post='586623' date='Sep 26 2008, 12:22 PM']Thanks for being able to fit me in Janey but I'd like to give up my place so someone else from the forum can have the chance as I've been offered a stand pass elsewhere. I think this is the most suitable option as I can see that you have all been struggling a bit getting hold of passes. Will pop down to the stand tho and say hello.

Thanks again and hope someone else can take up the space.[/quote]

I have a pass with your name on it though Thanks for the nice gesture, just make sure you do pop over & say hello

Out of interest...which stand will you be on ?

I'm coming down too

Barrie any chance of you taking me for a spin in the Starlet?? will buy you a cuppa and a hot dog

I have decided I'm gonna pop along to this, where best to get a ticket/stand pass from at this late stage ?
(can I have regans pass )

Ok all passes gone now - Wozza has Regan's one so thats it folks

Lovely jubbly, looking forward to this now

[quote name='DJ Wozza' post='586689' date='Sep 26 2008, 03:40 PM']Lovely jubbly, looking forward to this now [/quote]

Ice one matey see you there quite looking forward to it now as i've never been to the Pod

May pop along in the IS350

[quote name='aztecbandit1' post='586785' date='Sep 26 2008, 08:59 PM'][quote name='DJ Wozza' post='586689' date='Sep 26 2008, 03:40 PM']Lovely jubbly, looking forward to this now [/quote]

Ice one matey see you there quite looking forward to it now as i've never been to the Pod
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the pods ace espically the RWYB get up to the lights and into the 1st and 2nd stage up to 3500-4000 revs and floor it then head for the line,its great hope the weather stays nice for you all most times ive been its rained or started to

[quote name='ProLex-UK' post='586797' date='Sep 26 2008, 09:14 PM']May pop along in the IS350[/quote]

Yeh go on Dave, be good to see you mate

[quote name='ProLex-UK' post='586797' date='Sep 26 2008, 09:14 PM']May pop along in the IS350[/quote]

that will make it interesting

IS200 (superdoopercharged)
IS350
Starlet

place your bets

Starlet for me

[quote name='aztecbandit1' post='586646' date='Sep 26 2008, 01:39 PM']I'm coming down too

Barrie any chance of you taking me for a spin in the Starlet?? will buy you a cuppa and a hot dog [/quote]

of course chris
problem is that it the pod there isnt anywhere, other than the track to give it a good spin
but we can see what we can do

mine is 4.8 0-60 on road tyres................................

may well slip the r888's on for a laugh...................

on my current rum of luk I'll leave the rear diff on the floor

[quote name='Bazza' post='586844' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:13 PM'][quote name='aztecbandit1' post='586646' date='Sep 26 2008, 01:39 PM']I'm coming down too

Barrie any chance of you taking me for a spin in the Starlet?? will buy you a cuppa and a hot dog [/quote]

of course chris
problem is that it the pod there isnt anywhere, other than the track to give it a good spin
but we can see what we can do
[/quote]

Thankyou mate Been wanting to see how it goes from inside the car itself since i first saw it

[quote name='ProLex-UK' post='586848' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:16 PM']mine is 4.8 0-60 on road tyres................................

may well slip the r888's on for a laugh...................

on my current rum of luk I'll leave the rear diff on the floor[/quote]

Now that sounds like your throwing down a challenge to me with a big leather gauntlet? or a marigold maybe

If I start tearing the car to pieces now, I might just have enough time to strip out 2 tons of Subwoofer, Amplifiers, MDF & Perspex,
and go on a crash diet & lose 10 stone to get a RWYB time under 16 seconds. Somehow I dont think Ill bother

[quote name='aztecbandit1' post='586852' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:19 PM'][quote name='ProLex-UK' post='586848' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:16 PM']mine is 4.8 0-60 on road tyres................................

may well slip the r888's on for a laugh...................

on my current rum of luk I'll leave the rear diff on the floor[/quote]

Now that sounds like your throwing down a challenge to me with a big leather gauntlet? or a marigold maybe
[/quote]

moi ?

think the tartlet will spank quite a few TBH

[quote name='Bazza' post='586817' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:02 PM'][quote name='ProLex-UK' post='586797' date='Sep 26 2008, 09:14 PM']May pop along in the IS350[/quote]

that will make it interesting

IS200 (superdoopercharged)
IS350
Starlet

place your bets
[/quote]


[quote name='aztecbandit1' post='586825' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:05 PM']Starlet for me [/quote]


Im with the Starlet too

Sorry i cant make this as alreay attending the midlands meet

[quote name='janey' post='586632' date='Sep 26 2008, 12:57 PM'][quote name='reganlives' post='586623' date='Sep 26 2008, 12:22 PM']Thanks for being able to fit me in Janey but I'd like to give up my place so someone else from the forum can have the chance as I've been offered a stand pass elsewhere. I think this is the most suitable option as I can see that you have all been struggling a bit getting hold of passes. Will pop down to the stand tho and say hello.

Thanks again and hope someone else can take up the space.[/quote]

I have a pass with your name on it though Thanks for the nice gesture, just make sure you do pop over & say hello

Out of interest...which stand will you be on ?
[/quote]


Glad someone else was able to benefit from my pass. I'll hopefully be on the Jap Editions stand. My pass was apparently posted on the weekend so should be here soon. I'll defo make sure I pop over and say hello but if anyone comes over to the Jap Editions stand then my car is the green 5dr V reg Civic MB2

Hope to see you all on sunday!

Just back from the RWYB session.

Did 4 runs best was first.

Struggled for traction on the road tyres but was a good laugh if rather cold

times & terminal speeds as below

14.16 96.11 mph manual
14.52 96.18 mph manual
15.02 96.28 mph auto only
14.64 94.87 mph manual

Barrie had done two runs when I left and was struggling to get the car off the line right.

Dave (Rotrex IS200) forgot his licence so was camera man for the day

Barrie is struggling to get traction in any gear at the moment is currently hitting 14.2 (though in the hotel bar at the moment )

[quote name='janey' post='589704' date='Oct 4 2008, 10:54 PM']Barrie is struggling to get traction in any gear at the moment is currently hitting 14.2 (though in the hotel bar at the moment )[/quote]

Sounds like your having good fun? So whats the weather like down there at the moment?

I'll be on my way down in a bit so will see you there

[quote name='aztecbandit1' post='589722' date='Oct 5 2008, 04:23 AM'][quote name='janey' post='589704' date='Oct 4 2008, 10:54 PM']Barrie is struggling to get traction in any gear at the moment is currently hitting 14.2 (though in the hotel bar at the moment )[/quote]

Sounds like your having good fun? So whats the weather like down there at the moment?

I'll be on my way down in a bit so will see you there
[/quote]
It been raining all night in Manchester

[quote name='Gord' post='589730' date='Oct 5 2008, 04:54 AM'][quote name='aztecbandit1' post='589722' date='Oct 5 2008, 04:23 AM'][quote name='janey' post='589704' date='Oct 4 2008, 10:54 PM']Barrie is struggling to get traction in any gear at the moment is currently hitting 14.2 (though in the hotel bar at the moment )[/quote]

Sounds like your having good fun? So whats the weather like down there at the moment?

I'll be on my way down in a bit so will see you there
[/quote]
It been raining all night in Manchester
[/quote]

Yeh its the same here mate, really p'ing it down at the moment

sadly it has been lashing it down here all morning
we are currently sitting in the hotel waiting for the rain to ease off
to be honest it doesnt seem to be stopping so we may be heading back home !

It's well sunny up North today.

Cheers for that Stav

I arived at Santa Pod @ 8.15am, it was really pouring down and it didn't even hint at stopping so eventually I called it a day @ 12.30pm

I think the organizers didn't like us much, our plot was as far away from everything as was humanly possible,
I got soaked to the skin just going for a (very long) walk to the Toilets.

Bit of a shame but you can't change the weather, was looking forward to the racing
Nice to see Aztec and a couple of guys & girls from TOC

very wet and was a bit of a waste of time, petrol and entry fee,

But i made it down there and left at about 2pm just as the sun came out which was sods law i suppose

I then had a mad dash back up the M1 and made it back to attend the Midlands meet which was quite a good meet so ended up doing 2 meets in 1 day

Maybe next year will be a bit better? but was good to meet up with WOZZA again as always and the only thing that was missing mate was the popcorn

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