Car shows and events run by other organisations (e.g. JDM Combe, Beaulieu, Go Japan, etc.)
Post up your interest in attending and if numbers are sufficient the Club will aim to organise a stand.
(For more information, please contact the Events Coordinator or someone from the Events Team).
SeanP wrote:Sorry folks - I won't be able to make JDM Combe this year...
I've neglected to get the Clutch & misfire sorted over past weeks and last night oil light came on whilst picking Joe up from station last night; topped up, and it came back on again on again on the next trip this morning!
I hope I haven't fscked the car (usually oil light on is premature in the R3 - and a short trip is fine before topping up)...
It's dripping on the driveway - looks like from Oil Cooler lines or sump (both replaced brand new December 2023)...
You still got today and tomorrow to sort it out
Ta
Mark
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Sorry to hear that Sean you will be missed
The oil light switch is renowned for being temperamental on the RX-8 so may be no damage at all with luck
Regards
Pete
It's always been premature on the R3 - but I was horrified to find it dripping when I got back from the short trip when the light came on again after topping up!
Like Chris Holmes this will be the first JDM Coombe I’ve missed for around 10 years as well.
Looks like you’ve got a great turnout and the organisers (Pete, Malcolm and others I’m sure) have done you proud with the location.
A few brap brap brap’s will bring people down from the spectator area to take in your cars I’m sure!!
Hope you have a great day. Enjoy yourselves.
Andy
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Like Chris Holmes this will be the first JDM Coombe I’ve missed for around 10 years as well.
Looks like you’ve got a great turnout and the organisers (Pete, Malcolm and others I’m sure) have done you proud with the location.
A few brap brap brap’s will bring people down from the spectator area to take in your cars I’m sure!!
Hope you have a great day. Enjoy yourselves.
Andy
You are allowed to come Andy
I can leave a stand ticket at the gate if you like
Regards
Pete
Sorry to hear that Sean you will be missed
The oil light switch is renowned for being temperamental on the RX-8 so may be no damage at all with luck
Regards
Pete
R3 is totally different. Solid is level flashing is pressure. Far less tempermental I think too.
Just bumping this, for those that might have missed it
As Conan mentioned above, we've been liaising on the plans for next Saturday and here is the stand layout plan we will aim to work from. You will have received a "RED GATE CAMP MAP" with your stand mirror hanger. The plan below is an expanded view of Area M5, M6, M22-M26 on that map.
Please be aware, when we see the actual scale of our stand on the day, and any "obstructions" (lumps of concrete, etc!), we might need to adjust the plan accordingly. There will be 3 parking marshals on the stand, so please follow their directions, as we have a lot of cars to park up!
PLEASE aim to arrive no earlier than 7.30am, to allow the Events Team to set up the marquee, gazebo, refreshments gear, and mark out the stand.
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Points to note:
Refreshments (1 or 2 breakfast bacon rolls), water and soft drinks will be available. There will also be tea & coffee, but please BRING YOUR OWN MUG - only a limited supply will be available on the day. Members are most welcome to bring cakes, etc, to share.
Refreshments are FREE to fully paid members, others will be required to contribute £5 to partake - still a lot cheaper then the trade vans! Cash would be good, else paypal or I can take card payments on my phone (if I have a signal!).
Bring your own camping chair(s) to relax in the Club Marquee.
For those on track:
Don't forget to bring:
Long sleeved clothing to cover your arms and legs.
Helmet (or hire one on the day - limited supply, so sign-on early for these)
Your current, full, valid, DRIVER's LICENCE
Pete and I recommend you go to the Strawford Centre to sign on asap after you are parked up, maybe after some refreshments though. Then go to a COMPULSORY Safety Briefing session (every 20 minutes in garage near Strawford Centre, starting at 8am). Pete will provide some further advice in due course wrt noise testing timing and when we expect to leave our stand to convoy to the paddock.
DRIVERS , PASSENGERS FOR CLUB EXCLUSIVE TRACK SESSION AT 10 : 45
Please remember driving licence and reg no for drivers, passengers get wrist band from Strawford centre.
Bring crash helmets ( open face is best ) bring spare helmets if you have any.
Drivers and passengers must have arms and legs covered - no shorts and T-Shirts!
Remember to fit towing eyes.
I highly recommend that first time drivers get a novice sticker from Merlin Motorsport on site for 2.50 + vat**
Stick this in the rear window towards the right so people know to give you time and space
GO TO SIGN ON , BRIEFING AND SOUND CHECK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
ALWAYS SAY THE BOOT IS EMPTY AND EMPTY IT BEFORE GOING ON TRACK
Boots should be emptied into the Gazebo as soon as you can on arrival
Do not put the handbrake on when you return to the stand
Turn the engine off and leave in gear. Do not let the car idle as the oil is at it's thinnest and low pressure
Parade to assembly times
10 am get into cars
10:10 start your engines and line up tight left behind the 4 lead cars
We will parade slowly around the show ground and line up tight left in front of first assembly area
Please leave a gap between each car so the public can walk between the cars
Have a great time everyone
Great viewing from the bank or stands M5 and M6
Regards
Pete
Any questions just ask
**casey will have ONE novice sticker available on the day. First to claim it on here can have it FOC.
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Sorry to hear that Sean you will be missed
The oil light switch is renowned for being temperamental on the RX-8 so may be no damage at all with luck
Regards
Pete
It's always been premature on the R3 - but I was horrified to find it dripping when I got back from the short trip when the light came on again after topping up!
Oh mate, I hope you get it sorted
Ta
Mark
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Like Chris Holmes this will be the first JDM Coombe I’ve missed for around 10 years as well.
Looks like you’ve got a great turnout and the organisers (Pete, Malcolm and others I’m sure) have done you proud with the location.
A few brap brap brap’s will bring people down from the spectator area to take in your cars I’m sure!!
Hope you have a great day. Enjoy yourselves.
Andy
You are allowed to come Andy
I can leave a stand ticket at the gate if you like
Regards
Pete
Really appreciate the offer Pete, but the wife has me doing something else - kids and seaside involved!!
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Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
Sorry to hear about your car Sean. Hope you get it all sorted soon and hopefully see you at the next Surrey Meet.
Done:
Engine rebuild and street ported ,R969 coils
Toyo catback, High flow big bore 200 cell exhaust, Meister R zeta CRD coilovers, Racing beat anti roll bars, Lightened flywheel, Short shifter, K&N air filter. Front black diamond grooved discs, racing hawk pads. Braided brake lines. 20mm spacers, Mishimoto oil cooler hoses, Silicone hose kit, Strakes,
Blue Led interior lighting.
Conan wrote:DRIVERS , PASSENGERS FOR CLUB EXCLUSIVE TRACK SESSION AT 10 : 45
Please remember driving licence and reg no for drivers, passengers get wrist band from Strawford centre.
Bring crash helmets ( open face is best ) bring spare helmets if you have any.
Drivers and passengers must have arms and legs covered - no shorts and T-Shirts!
Remember to fit towing eyes.
I highly recommend that first time drivers get a novice sticker from Merlin Motorsport on site for 2.50 + vat**
Stick this in the rear window towards the right so people know to give you time and space
GO TO SIGN ON , BRIEFING AND SOUND CHECK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
ALWAYS SAY THE BOOT IS EMPTY AND EMPTY IT BEFORE GOING ON TRACK
Boots should be emptied into the Gazebo as soon as you can on arrival
Do not put the handbrake on when you return to the stand
Turn the engine off and leave in gear. Do not let the car idle as the oil is at it's thinnest and low pressure
Parade to assembly times
10 am get into cars
10:10 start your engines and line up tight left behind the 4 lead cars
We will parade slowly around the show ground and line up tight left in front of first assembly area
Please leave a gap between each car so the public can walk between the cars
Have a great time everyone
Great viewing from the bank or stands M5 and M6
Regards
Pete
Any questions just ask
**casey will have ONE novice sticker available on the day. First to claim it on here can have it FOC.
As I'm on track at the 930 session, should I just go around and meet you all there or?
It's quite literally all the oil that has left the party, so either the sump isn't sealed, the drain plug has left the building or my engines blown. Sump plug is easy, sump is more complicated but fixable today, let's not consider option 3
It's quite literally all the oil that has left the party, so either the sump isn't sealed, the drain plug has left the building or my engines blown. Sump plug is easy, sump is more complicated but fixable today, let's not consider option 3
Has the dipstick been blown out as well ?
Which can happen if it pressurises
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