Japfest photos post here!!!!

[Papalazarou]

Hi kidz,

Wow, so little time and so many pic's to post. Here are a few from the last two days.......

[Papalazarou]

and then......

[Papalazarou]

and then......

[Silver Surfer]

and then......

http://nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=3682&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1211049307 (http://nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=3682&d=1211049307)

Nice hair do!! :laugh:

SS

[sorepaws]

7:30 ish ! at the services

[simonprelude]

A quick photo from me, will upload the rest tomorrow :)

[Ewan]

After lunch, the promo ladies came by and hung out on the stand for a while, gathering the inevitable attention.
3692

3693
In fact, I do seem to recall each of them being ferried away in an NSX ... wonder what happened to them ;-)

[Ewan]

a few more...

top marks to Silver Surfer for being fast, smooth and consistent on track...
3698

For me, the surprise of the day on the NSX stand was the lovely pearl white... who's is that?
3700

And finally, walking round the back to Bobbies we passed a load of strange displays, from the Nissan Primera Owners Club (with stock 10 year old Primeras being lovingly buffed) to this, surely the least appropriate use of a Big Phat Zorst...
3699

[dan the man]

The first pics with all the different colours works so well.... that could be an amzing shot if all rearranged right.

Looks a good day guys, were there as many cars there as last year? Would have loved to come but was doing some laps on the grun holle

[Senninha]

Looks a good day guys, were there as many cars there as last year?

I thInk the stand count peaked at 46. There was also a clean early Black spotted in the car park, so, 47?
Unfortunately, in their wisdom, the organisers had chosen to give us a smaller pitch than last year, despite Matt and the boys advising we were aiming for a larger turn out!

[amo]

was a bit small lol the pitch

need it in the front next year where the gtr stand was so where not missed

thx amo

[SILVER BULLET]

a few more...

top marks to Silver Surfer for being fast, smooth and consistent on track...
3698

For me, the surprise of the day on the NSX stand was the lovely pearl white... who's is that?
3700

And finally, walking round the back to Bobbies we passed a load of strange displays, from the Nissan Primera Owners Club (with stock 10 year old Primeras being lovingly buffed) to this, surely the least appropriate use of a Big Phat Zorst...
3699

Ewan,
Many thanks for the compliments and nice to meet you yesterday,however I am actualy the' SILVER BULLET' not Silver Surfer !.

[Ewan]

Ewan,
Many thanks for the compliments and nice to meet you yesterday,however I am actualy the' SILVER BULLET' not Silver Surfer !.

D'oh :) Must be the "SS" in your registraion plate that threw me :D

[mart155]

A great day!
Thanks to Matt and everyone else who helped organise.

A couple of shots of the cars waiting for the track session

[mart155]

And this is what they were waiting for......

[mart155]

And we musn't forget the girls :D

[Papalazarou]

Come on guys, more pic's!!!


Cheers,


James.

[forumadmin]

I see the girls are down to their usual standard.:no:

[simonprelude]

They were so good I can't even remember which one I taxi'd back round to the bridge :rolleyes:


I see the girls are down to their usual standard.:no:

[SILVER BULLET]

this is Mrs S B allowed to post just this once!!!
the close ups were taken on Sat at Gordano 2 very dirty NSX's (tut tut my MX5 is never allowed to get that dirty) and one very very shiney red NSX

the other is one taken on Fri

many thanks to my technical advisor who made this post possible (i hope)

[PeteM]

Just a few of my pics from Mattfest..

[Papalazarou]

Great Pic's Pete.

Cheers,


James.

[PeteM]

And a couple more..

[Papalazarou]

this is Mrs S B allowed to post just this once!!!
the close ups were taken on Sat at Gordano 2 very dirty NSX's (tut tut my MX5 is never allowed to get that dirty) and one very very shiney red NSX

the other is one taken on Fri

many thanks to my technical advisor who made this post possible (i hope)


Thanks Penny;-)

Couldn't believe Saturdays weather. The forecast was shocking so I decided not to clean the car after Friday. Woke up Saturday morning to rain; so far so bad. Got to Bridgwater, met up with two clean looking cars and no more rain?! Anyway, really glad the weather held out. ****ed I didn't clean the car!

Cheers,


James.

[PeteM]

And finally .............

[Ferris Bueller]

Lovely job chaps. Sorry I couldn't make it, I had to work.

[Papalazarou]

And finally .............

And to think I gave you a flag!


Cheers,

James.

[britlude]

here's my submissions.....

our punter 'bait'!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image392.jpg

the black nsx, hiding all the way over the other side of the site
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image389.jpg

arty stuff...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image386.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image385.jpg

[britlude]

and some more......

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image384.jpg

spot the euro-smile!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image378.jpg

the red selection....
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image379.jpg

[britlude]

the BBQ king!!!!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image381.jpg

[howellr]

Thx to Matt and Simon and everyone for the warm welcome.
I had a great day and felt all warm and fuzzy on the way home with an even bigger smile on my face than usual. It's good to be part of the happy NSX drivers 'club'.
Rod
PS if anyone wants me to blank out registrations, please PM me.

[britlude]

last one..... the club stand...

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/japfest2008.jpg

[howellr]

Pics - set two.
rod

[NSX 2000]

the BBQ king!!!!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image381.jpg

A big thank you to Simon for the BBQ!

and now spot the NSX!

[howellr]

Third set for your enjoyment.
R

[howellr]

The 4th set of pics

[howellr]

The final two pics.
Rod

[simonprelude]

Well thanks for the terrible BBQ picture, didn't even know anyone took any.

[TheSebringOne]

Hi chaps! Great pics & glad you had a fab time & weather stayed dried. Back after 2 weeks, sorry I could't attend this year as I had the small issue of my wedding & back from my moon today! Somes Qs please:

Were those girl's skirt a good substitute for micro fibre wipes!?

Paul, were both your NSXs there?

Amo, you had different exhaust in the road shot from that at Castle Coome? Any new engne mods on show?

DTM, You did'nt make it as tracking elsewhere?

Were HUK & Senna's old car this year?

Paul, new CF triangle on show?

Finally, whens the next JapaneseFest ir MattFest?

Cheers

[simonprelude]

If anyone wants any full size shots of their car on track then PM me with email address and reg number.

BTW full size photos are between 3 and 4 meg each.

[SILVER BULLET]

Third set for your enjoyment.
R

Great pic's howellr,

I have never seen so many of my car before !

Thanks,

Ian:)

[britlude]

http://nsxcb.co.uk.sites.imotionhosting.com/testvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=3730&d=1211142466


ah, before the drift demos, and after!!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image391.jpg

[dan the man]

James i was at the Ring pal :)

[Button]

Thanks to everyone involved in making such a memorable day, had a great time. Thanks too to Simon & partner for a great bbq!

Just a few more pics of the day..... if you've not seen enough already!

[Button]

Final few more.....

[amo]

a few from me the rest are just too big will have to reduce them

thx amo

[Papalazarou]

Here are a few more........

http://lonewolf-online.net/pictures/japfest-2008/

and here.....


http://www.flickr.com/photos/sein/2499589055/



Cheers,


James.

[Senninha]

Well thanks for the terrible BBQ picture, didn't even know anyone took any.

(This is ref the 4 on track shots - Mutley, Me, Papa & NSX2000)

Given that these four shots are almost identical position on track, there appears to be a marked difference in ride height. In particular, the 2 facelift cars sem to have a lot more air in the arches?? Is there an undulation at that point of the track (unlikely) .... its way before the braking zone so can discount this ..... is it an illusion due to color?

ANy ideas gents??

regards, Paul

[Silver Surfer]

Thanks for the BBQ Simon......Maybe install the BBQ in the NSX next year like the SXOC ?!!

http://cars.gctranslations.co.uk/images/2008_05_17_japfest/IMG_5169.jpg

SS

[BabyG]

Thanks to Matt and everyone involved in a good day.

There's some good footage of the track session here:

http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn238/richcracknell/Japfest%2008/

Apologies for the wobbly camerawork, it's not meant for movies! I've got high res versions if anybody wants a copy of anything.


Kudos for the 240Z that was giving most stuff a hard time through the day!

Rich

[BabyG]

Few more pics

[BabyG]

And again...

[amo]

Thanks to Matt and everyone involved in a good day.

There's some good footage of the track session here:

http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn238/richcracknell/Japfest%2008/

Apologies for the wobbly camerawork, it's not meant for movies! I've got high res versions if anybody wants a copy of anything.


Kudos for the 240Z that was giving most stuff a hard time through the day!

Rich

some nice shots you got there
any chance you can email me the 1's me me pls
or if you down silverstone i can pick them up from you

thx amo

[Senninha]

A great day, well supported and was good to let the NSX stretch its legs without fear of speed cameras or other vehicles coming towards you (this excludes you Rob :laugh:)

A few extra photos taken on route and at the event

regards, Paul

[Senninha]

A few more ....

[Senninha]

...and some final non NSX photos

[Senninha]

the black nsx, hiding all the way over the other side of the site
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn41/thisYup/Image389.jpg



I thought I recognised the plate http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/435335.htm

Hope the owner introduces themselves ... car looked in good condition

regards,

[BlueNSX]

More Pull than a school boy. :D

[britlude]

More Pull than a school boy. :D


that'll explain what the smudge was on the headlight cover.......:rolleyes:

[TheQuietOne]

Just a late arrival to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone for making it a fantastic day. It was really good to catch up with the usual suspects and make a few new friends too.

I'm glad I didn't bother to take any photos on my crappy phone too - much better to enjoy all you semi-pro's work in this thread....

Roll on JF '09 :D

[Frankintegra]

It was great meeting the guys! It was amazing driving on the track! Thanks to matt and james! Great event! Hope everyone enjoyed the Jamaican Patties!

[Silver Surfer]

Thanks for the patties Sean, it was cool meeting you. have to do the track again.....maybe at Bedford or silverstone?

Nice piccies by the way!

SS

[NSXGB]

http://nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=3735&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1211142537


I think Nigel should go back to the OEM ariel...

Glad you had a good time lads....maybe next year...

[simonprelude]

Wow, just had one of the leftover patties heated in the microwave, a lot nicer than the failed BBQ attempt, going to have to look out for these.

Details passed to our friends who are opening a Caribbean Restaurant soon.


Thanks for the patties Sean

[Silver Surfer]

Wow, just had one of the leftover patties heated in the microwave, a lot nicer than the failed BBQ attempt, going to have to look out for these.

Details passed to our friends who are opening a Caribbean Restaurant soon.

http://nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=3812&d=1211324465

They seem to agree too!!

SS

[NSX 2000]

(This is ref the 4 on track shots - Mutley, Me, Papa & NSX2000)

Given that these four shots are almost identical position on track, there appears to be a marked difference in ride height. In particular, the 2 facelift cars sem to have a lot more air in the arches?? Is there an undulation at that point of the track (unlikely) .... its way before the braking zone so can discount this ..... is it an illusion due to color?

ANy ideas gents??

regards, Paul

Paul, the wife and I have studied these photos as well, at first glance it does look like that James and I are getting more "air" but I think it has more to do with it being an illusion due to the different shape 02+ cars or due to the fact that we still have foot flat to the floor and you and Jim are changing gear?
HTH
Paul.

[NSX 2000]

Paul, were both your NSXs there?

James, sorry for the late reply. Yes I took both. It is amazing what you can do with two pairs of arms and legs!

[Papalazarou]

Paul, the wife and I have studied these photos as well, at first glance it does look like that James and I are getting more "air" but I think it has more to do with it being an illusion due to the different shape 02+ cars or due to the fact that we still have foot flat to the floor and you and Jim are changing gear?
HTH
Paul.

If you look at some of the track shots, I notice that Rob's Targa is rolling into the back arch more noticably (he's a psycho!!), I have a similar picture from last year where my car was doing exactly the same. As the targa's are slightly softer sprung, that could account for the difference.
Additonally, the facelift coupes did get a slightly stiffer front end.

Only speculating.


Cheers,


James.

[TheSebringOne]

No probs Paul, did your beloved drive the Blue one & you in the Black? Or one of your lucky pals gets a taste of VTEC heaven? :)

[Papalazarou]

Saw this on the Tatsu site earlier. About 2 minutes in there's a good bit of NSX track action.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py6DEpL__S0



..

[craigdonnelly]

That video was brilliant! I was getting excited watching it. i feel like taking the NSX out for a brisk run and put 6 points on my licence!

[Papalazarou]

Yes, he's made some very good videos in the last few of years. It might be worth asking him if he's got any footage of that session. Amo will be please, there's plenty of his car on there:-).


Cheers,


James.

[amo]

Yes, he's made some very good videos in the last few of years. It might be worth asking him if he's got any footage of that session. Amo will be please, there's plenty of his car on there:-).


Cheers,


James.

lol
thx old man never enough lol

thx amo

[Papalazarou]

Just got a letter from the Japfest organisers to say that Tatsu won the best stand at the event.
They've always put in a lot of effort so it only seems right they got it this year.



Cheers,


James.

[Senninha]

It might be worth asking him if he's got any footage of that session.


Just watched and enjoyed and good news on the stand award.

Any news on more video footage of the NSX session?

regards, Paul

[Papalazarou]

Just watched and enjoyed and good news on the stand award.

Any news on more video footage of the NSX session?

regards, Paul

I think Andrew was going to sort something out when he was a little less busy. Apparently he has quite a lot from our session.

Cheers,


James.

[Papalazarou]

Here are some more pic's that I hadn't seen....


http://www.modifiedcars.com/car-show/2008%5CJapFest/page4.htm

[simonprelude]

Just found a couple on another forum.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2524496814_a95a267668.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2523668733_42fb95f566.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2523672209_13afee0a60.jpg?v=0

[Silver Surfer]

Roll baby roll!!!

http://5.motorpix.com/2008/JapFest/65.jpg

http://5.motorpix.com/2008/JapFest/66.jpg

SS

[Senninha]

Roll baby roll!!!

SS

Never mind the roll SS, whats so scary about the apex of that corner that another NSX could have got between you and it :eek:

[Silver Surfer]

Never mind the roll SS, whats so scary about the apex of that corner that another NSX could have got between you and it :eek:

Are you sure that is the apex of the corner? ;)

SS

[AR]

Spam alert!!!

[Papalazarou]

Just bought my track pics from the event. I know it's a little late, but I've been having a bit of an NSX renaissance lately and the pictures have refuelled my interest a bit. also finally got round to ordering my brakes.

Cheers,


James.

[Papalazarou]

and then....................

[Chazzi]

Nice to see the pics of the cars at Castle Combe. I went to Japfest there afew years back, but go to Rallyday there every year in my other car. -Was anybody going for fast laps round the track? -If so, does anybody know what sort of times were the NSX's getting?

Will try and come again this year - if you chaps can fit another on the stand?

[Papalazarou]

Not sure who's organising the club for Japfest this year. I'd volunteer, but obviously don't have a car:-(
We've done a few track sessions in the past, but they often work out expensive because of the low turnout and the need for an NSX only session.
I'm not sure about track times. Perhaps high teens to low 1.20's for a well driven standard car. The OE brakes tend to fade a bit.

Cheers,

James.