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Now, with a number of Covid cases going down and vaccination up my be its time to think (or dream) of when we can have again our club and social events and meets again. I think 1st half of the year is probably a non-starter, but according to the government 4-step plan we should be back to near normal from June 21st. So, here are some suggestions: Tunerfest South (Brands Hatch) - Sunday, June 20th Tunerfest Show – South – The Ultimate Performance Car Event (I know I said June is probably too early, but Tunerfest was always one of my favorite events (and the 1st ever I attended with the club 4yrs ago) - would love to do it again this year as 2020 was cancelled) Simply Japanese at Beaulieu - Sunday, July 25th Simply Japanese Rally | 25 July 2021 | Beaulieu, National Motor Museum Good event for entire family, can be combined with New Forest weekend. I am usually away around this time, but if I stay in the UK due to travel restrictions would be keen to do it. Go Japan! (Brands Hatch) - Sunday, September 26th Go Japan! – Japanese Automotive & Cultural Celebration I think it was probably the only "official" event in 2020 where we had a club stand. Even with social distancing it can be great fun. Autumn Action Day (Castle Combe) - Saturday, October 8th Castle Combe Race Circuit (castlecombecircuit.co.uk) Halloween Action Day (Castle Combe) - Saturday, October 30th Castle Combe Race Circuit (castlecombecircuit.co.uk) Castle Combe action days are not that popular with the club, but we have done them few years ago and also joined couple times Weekend Racers club. If you keen to attend any (or suggest any other events) let me know. If we have enough interest I will organize a club stand (and muffins for Tunerfest or Go Japan! are on me for all attendees on club stand ). ... and subject to restrictions being lifted I hope we'll do couple social meets and drives 2nd half of 2021! Look forward to seeing you guys in the coming months.

We have few more club events planned. Check out the calendar (or Events on Club FB Page). Sunday, Aug 8th - 86 Day Celebration @ Caffeine & Machine 86 Day Celebration at Caffiene and Machine - 08/08 - Official Club Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Sunday, Sep 4th - Japfest @ Silverstone Japfest Silverstone 2021 - Official Club Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Sunday, Sep 26th - Go Japan! @ Brands Hatch Go Japan! - Brands Hatch - Official Club Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Hopefully we'll get few more And a few track days as well if you plan to take your GT86/ BRZ on track.

Event Title: Simply Japanese Beaulieu 2021 Event Author: VAD17 Event Date: 25.07.2021 Simply Japanese at Beaulieu Motor Museum Sunday, July 25th Simply Japanese will be returning to Beaulieu on 25 July, for an excellent day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy. Set in the parkland of the National Motor Museum, the rally is open to all ages and models of Japanese vehicles and is always a highlight of the events calendar. A great day out for all the family and a great way to meet fellow members for a chat and tips on modding you car. If you wish to attend this show please go to the link below, you buy your tickets directly from Beaulieu. Once you have purchased please can you confirm with me so I can monitor numbers attending. Hopefully we should get a club stand/ allocated (socially distanced) parking space. Simply Japanese Rally | 25 July 2021 | Beaulieu, National Motor Museum As well as being an opportunity to see an array of Japanese vehicles, there is also the opportunity to enjoy all that Beaulieu has to offer... your entry will include admission to all the Beaulieu attractions including the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey. Look forward to seeing you there. Simply Japanese Beaulieu 2021

I think the link might have expired, try this https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/dcHvefLS9E72 Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

There is 1 free space at the club stand, see if you can join (Print out the club stand "pass" - link above. If it doesn't work let me know) Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Unfortunately I will no longer be able to join you guys (have to self-isolate). So disappointed to miss another event, but hopefully you guys will enjoy it. The weather should be great this time. Will see you at Denbies, Go Japan or Japfest... Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Please find attached your club label. Please ensure that you print this label and display it in the windscreen upon entry to the event, this ensures that all members wishing to park within our club area are directed to the correct parking location by our stewards. Organizers do ask that all individuals have purchased their tickets on an individual basis in advance via the website, as no tickets will be sold on the day of the event. This can be done on the website here until 2pm on the day when admission closes: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-japanese/ Please let me know you can not download attachment Toyota GT86 Subaru BRZ drivers club.pdf

Organisers are asking how many cars are coming to allocate us a club stand. Please let me know who's coming (my estimate 6?). Also, they will be releasing more tickets (due to relaxation of Covid restrictions) - if anyone still wants to join keep your eyes open. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

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Event Title: German VS Jap Monthly Breakfast Meet Event Author: VAD17 Event Date: 04.07.2021 German vs Jap Breakfast Meet Oakham Bites, Old Ln, Cobham KT11 1NA Time: 9:00am - 11:30am Breakfast meet on the first Sunday of every month for German and Japanese cars (+ bikes!) 9am - 11:30am. Parking on a first come - first serve basis. Café sells coffee and bacon/ sausage rolls. German VS Jap Monthly Breakfast Meet | Facebook We've been there a few times before Covid. Good for a Sunday morning drive and quick chat. Hope to see you there! German VS Jap Monthly Breakfast Meet

Its a bit of a mix tbh. There were few nice v10 R8s, AMG GTR, but also usual suspects with Nissan GT-Rs, etc. For a morning drive, coffee and a bacon sandwich and a bit if chit-chat its fine. This will be 1st after more than a year, next one in August suppose to be bigger/ more interesting, but its on the same day (Aug 8th) as Cult at Caffeine and Machine. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Hi guys, can you let me know who's coming to Simply Japanese. (please do it either on forum or DB, otherwise I'll double count you) I will ask if we can get a club parking space and be together. Look forward to it, hope for the good weather

I put events both on FB and on the forum. Its only natural that some people would be only on FB (and I guess many international FB group members may not have heard of the forum). Nothing beats meeting in person though, whether its official event, unofficial get-together or a track day. Its good we have club members (Will, Simon, Sam 😀) who regularly organize things and put them in our diaries!

Just received my tickets for our club stand at Bromley Pageant of Motoring - for Sunday, June 12, 2022 😀 Well, thats sorted then 🤣 may as well put it in the diary

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I currently use 245/40 r18 on 9.5 wheels. Plenty of grip and they only look very slightly stretched. Next set I will try 255/35 but for 9.0 wheels I would keep 245/35 or try 245/40. I do about 6-8 track days a year. Like MPS4 (particularly in wet), and they last about 1.5yrs/ 10(ish) track days. Will try Eagle f1 supersport next to compare. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

We have been asked whether we would like a club stand at The British Motor Show The British Motor Show. 19th -22nd Aug 2021. More than just a Motor Show What is it? Taking place from 19th to 22nd August in Farnborough Hampshire the show has many different zones, including a large outside club, classics and motorsport display area. In summary, the show is a fantastic 4-day event to suit car lovers, families, car buyers, tech and electric vehicle fans including: 3 Halls of indoor exhibition space Over 4 acres of outdoor display area Classic car parades in the Live Arena Sporting Bears Dream Rides Automotive celebrities VIP parking What do we get? A free outdoor stand space (20m x 20m spaces for 12 cars, which can be increased if required) Free driver ticket 10% members discount using a unique code supplied in a bespoke advert A limited number of spaces in our Live Arena classic car parade. The chance to mix with celebrities - Mike Brewer, Fuzz Townshend, Tim Shaw and more. Professional on and off-line display materials promoting details of your cars. Allowing exhibiting and visitor interaction in a safe and socially distanced environment with our support partner pastdrives. And the opportunity to enter the best club display and Crazee robot making competition. A chance to spread your enthusiasm to those wishing to start a career in the motor industry during our Automotive Expo. However Plots must be manned for all 4 days, with the flexibility to change vehicles over each day (before 9 am or after 6 pm). For those stands that retain the same lineup all weekend full site security will remain in place. Standard size stands are 10 x 10 for 6 cars or 20 x 20m for 12 cars (based on an average car being 2m x 4m). So, the question is do we have sufficient interest to have at least 5-6 cars on each day (Thursday to Sunday) and a volunteer to be responsible for manning the stand on each day? I can volunteer for Friday 20th, but let me know during the course of the week if you would be interested in joining or volunteer to man the club stand. The alternative is we just buy public access tickets and meet there on one or more days.

Here is the link to the event in the calendar World of Wheels - Sunday, Aug 29th - Official Club Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Club stand can be selected from the drop down menu. Just to remind what other events we have planned so far Sunday, June 20th - Tunerfest South Tunerfest South - Brands Hatch - Sunday, June 20, 2021 - Official Club Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Sunday, July 25th - Simply Japanese Beaulieu Simply Japanese Beaulieu 2021 - Social Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Sunday, September 26th - Go Japan! Brands Hatch Go Japan! - Brands Hatch - Official Club Events - Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ Drivers Club Hope to see you there guys!

World of Wheels @ Bentley Motor Museum - August Bank Holiday WE World of Wheels Would you like to join the club stand for World of Wheels @ Bentley Motor Museum (Sussex, BN8 5AF)? Its a 3-day event over the August Bank Holiday, but we can organise a club stand for Sunday 29th or Monday 30th (Bank Holiday Monday). Shout if you're interested and I can arrange a club stand and provide details Early bird price of £10 (per day)

Did it twice (last time we had 3 GT86). Definitely will do again, possibly this summer depending on what happens with holidays. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Bump I have even booked a hotel in the New Forest, going to make a long weekend out of it