JDM Combe, Sat 9th July 2022, Mazda Rotary Engine 55th celebration

[ian65]

If you have any problems getting the new one delivered Pete let me know, I’ve got a TII starter I can lend you and get it on an overnight courier to you if needs be

[DKWW2000]

If you have any problems getting the new one delivered Pete let me know, I’ve got a TII starter I can lend you and get it on an overnight courier to you if needs be

Many thanks Ian, should have conformation it has been sent today, will let you know if not

[DKWW2000]

New starter arrived today & within 15 Mins was on the car & working great, phew , panic over.
Very good quality & 24 hr delivery! See you on Saturday

[ian65]

Nice one Pete See you Saturday

[KiwiDave]

.... we forget the age of our cars sometimes, as much as we think we are on top of the maintenance, they have other thoughts ...

I had to swap out my S3 fuel pump recently. I've never once given it a second thought in all my years of ownership. Still. I think 37 years was quite an exceptional innings!

[Hobbawobba]

I was planning to jump in as a passenger with someone. But bloody managed to get covid this week (again )

[DKWW2000]

I was planning to jump in as a passenger with someone. But bloody managed to get covid this week (again )

Sorry to hear that Jesse, was looking forward to a catchup

[Hobbawobba]

I was planning to jump in as a passenger with someone. But bloody managed to get covid this week (again )

Sorry to hear that Jesse, was looking forward to a catchup

Yeah same here aye bro! I'm sure I'll be back down your way sometime soon though

[Casey]

Really sorry to hear that Jesse - I hope the symptoms are not too bad

Sadly, I've heard of one other who is unable to make JDM Combe due to covid.

I'm been hearing of lots of people I know testing positive in the last week, many of whom have been very careful and avoided it until now. With rates of 1 in 30 in England and no free testing anymore, it's going more difficult to to avoid it I fear.

[Casey]

Some last minute reminders about Saturday.

• I would suggest you aim to arrive 7.30-8.00am, although a little earlier is OK. Later and there is a risk of queues on the approach roads
• Enter via the BLUE gate and go straight on (unless the marshals direct you to turn right). Turning left is a no-no! See map below
• Head for stand numbers F24-F25 if you are on the MRC stand and organise the parking on there however you like
• Head for E7-E9 if your car is part of the heritage timeline
• There will be RX-8 OC parking marshals to assist and they may ask for your name to check you off an attendee list
• From about 7.30am there will be a check-in desk operating one of 2 large RX-8 OC gazebos in the E8-E9 area
  
  The Check-in desk will issue you with:
  - a green wristband if you are not in the parade
  - a red wristband if you are in the parade
  - additional green wristbands for your guests who came with you
  - Parade lap drivers will also receive a JDM Combe waiver form to complete and some further instructions about the timing and operation of the ~2 circuit laps, in two lanes of 34 cars each lane
• A green or red wristband will entitle everyone to bacon rolls for breakfast, hot/cold drinks and other refreshments FOC. No band, no refreshments. This will help the volunteer chefs, who will not know many of you by sight.
• If you enjoyed the refreshments, a donation, however small, via paypal to shop@rx8ownersclub.co.uk would be gratefully received.

If there are any questions, post them up. I will be leaving home on Friday at ~10.30am for a leisurely trip, non-motorway, down to Chippenham. I won't be able to access the forum on the trip, but will check this topic when I arrive in the afternoon.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. I aim to be onsite from about 7am, as one of the RX-8 OC team setting up the stand areas. I'm taking my FB and will initially park it over on the "E" stand area, to unload a shedload of event stuff. If someone on here can organise the FB's to be together on the MRC stand and leave a space for me to join you later, that would be grand. A line of FB's would create a gorgeous display!

The latest count is just over 130 rotaries on the combined RX-8OC, MRC, FD:OC and Familia stands across all the "E, "F23-26" stands and "G3-G5" areas, the busiest part of the venue. The volunteers on the RX-8 OC planning for this show started last November, so I hope it'll be a great day out, despite the tiny budget available!

The weather is looking amazing, so bring sun protection

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