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This year's show is on November 6th and 7th. I hear a fair few Skyline owners have already entered - apologies if a thread has already been started on this.

I don't organise the show, but my team is asked to judge it each year. I've either entered or judged the show every year since the mid 80s - crap, I must be an old fart! :D Since the Skyline Club turns up in numbers each year - and it's great to see this level of support - I thought I'd jump on your forum and post a 'hello, and if you have any judging questions - fire away'. I'll try to log on every week or so, and answer any questions that people post.

Just to give everyone a bit of background, the Riverland show is judged according to the Street Machine Association of SA (SMASA) judging system, which is designed to cater for everything from pre 1948 rods to brand new cars. The judges all have a minimum of 20 years of experience, and they know what they're doing.

Initially, here's a few things to keep in mind

  • cars should be unlocked, with bonnet and boot open, and CLEAN. We reward hard work and thought (ie safety, cleanliness and attention to detail) as much as quality of finish. A closed bonnet gets zero points for the engine bay. An open but not so good engine bay at least gets a few points
  • An info board always helps, especially if the car is non standard (not so much engine internals, but body and trim)
  • any modifications should improve the car and make it safer - if you've got an early skyline with silly engine power and standard brakes and suspension, well..............
  • As mentioned, we reward safety. We like to see cars with fire extinguishers within reach of the drivers, and also first aid kits.

Lastly, I need to let everyone know that I am affiliated with the Nissan 300ZX Club, as I own one (I own other makes as well). For this reason, I do not select the overall Club Display trophy. I always discuss this with the show organisers. Nor do I judge any of the vehicles, unless one of my judges cannot attend the show. If I do judge, I can guarantee that my judging, as well as that of all the judges, is impartial and fair. All of the judges contribute their time and efforts on a voluntary basis - we are rev heads, petrol heads and Street Machiners, just like the entrants. We want a successful and fun show, just like the organisers and entrants.

Here's to a good show!

Dangerous

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Krishy Grand Master

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yeah a few of the lads are coming up from SAU:SA....was entered into the loxton one last year and had a blast so definitely getting in on this one.....we love to make it a awesome weekend...and also turn up in decent numbers.....cant wait for this show now :P

Dohmar Grand Master

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yeah a few of the lads are coming up from SAU:SA....was entered into the loxton one last year and had a blast so definitely getting in on this one.....we love to make it a awesome weekend...and also turn up in decent numbers.....cant wait for this show now :P

anyone out there want to join our display? Have had a few people from last year drop out due to personal commitments, so would be good to get some more people on board, esp anyone with jdm or aus r31s, r34, r35, stags, dr30's C10's etc

-D

Carbon 34 Grand Master

Carbon 34

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anyone out there want to join our display? Have had a few people from last year drop out due to personal commitments, so would be good to get some more people on board, esp anyone with jdm or aus r31s, r34, r35, stags, dr30's C10's etc

-D

long way off but a definite "maybe(70% yes)" from me..lol missed it last year...grrrrrrrr

Dohmar Grand Master

Dohmar

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long way off but a definite "maybe(70% yes)" from me..lol missed it last year...grrrrrrrr

cool! Ive yet to see your car in the flesh

Remember folks, theres a dyno at this one :P Should be a bit of extra fun this year

-D

Tommy Kaira RL Mentor

Tommy Kaira RL

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anyone out there want to join our display? Have had a few people from last year drop out due to personal commitments, so would be good to get some more people on board, esp anyone with jdm or aus r31s, r34, r35, stags, dr30's C10's etc

-D

id like to bring the m35 stag up what details are needed

Dohmar Grand Master

Dohmar

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id like to bring the m35 stag up what details are needed

please read the thread - theres an entry form as well as a flyer on one of the pages.

short details - 5th of nov show and shine, 6th nov cruise around riverland. most of us are going up on the friday and staying at the renmark hotel

entry is around $60 depending on how many people are going, if you'll be attending the dinner and if you'll be going on the dyno...

M35 would be a great addition!

-D

EDIT - Sorry, was all in this thread here http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ri...80&start=80

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JEDI-77 Rookie

JEDI-77

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It'll be good to see the SAU group there again this year. We've (aus300zx) have only got a few cars on display this year, not as many as last year. Still should be fun, weather permitting :) Looking forward to visiting the skyline camp and checking out the cars. Hope you guys come over and check out our zeds as well. I'll have my new twin turbo on display, still needs a bit of body work though..:( Oh, and I promise that the aus300zx group will stay till 4pm this time :D :D :P

dark.sky Grand Master

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It'll be good to see the SAU group there again this year. We've (aus300zx) have only got a few cars on display this year, not as many as last year. Still should be fun, weather permitting :) Looking forward to visiting the skyline camp and checking out the cars. Hope you guys come over and check out our zeds as well. I'll have my new twin turbo on display, still needs a bit of body work though..:( Oh, and I promise that the aus300zx group will stay till 4pm this time :D :D :P

Yeah Im really looking forward to it. The exterior of my car remains unchanged from the last one (albeit with more stonechips :() but under the hood is another story. Not that many people will probably notice :)

Dohmar Grand Master

Dohmar

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It'll be good to see the SAU group there again this year. We've (aus300zx) have only got a few cars on display this year, not as many as last year. Still should be fun, weather permitting :) Looking forward to visiting the skyline camp and checking out the cars. Hope you guys come over and check out our zeds as well. I'll have my new twin turbo on display, still needs a bit of body work though..:( Oh, and I promise that the aus300zx group will stay till 4pm this time :D :D :P

Awesome

We'll be there, probably like you not as many cars, but it'll be good to see you guys and shoot the shit. My cars in the panelbeater atm, so if I make it I'll have some decent looking panels and paint but the interior will be my letdown this year

Stick around past 4pm, stay for the presentation, and sink some beers with us, and we'll represent the Nissan banner with pride

-D

Dohmar Grand Master

Dohmar

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i know i m probably stupid but might be keen on just saturday with u guys just need to find out times and where it is...

cool mate

most of the details are in the members only forum however :

autoexpo.jpg

Most of us will be staying at the Renmark hotel

Driving up Friday arvo, getting up for an early start/setup at the Soccer pitch in Renmark

The day generally finishes around 4-4:30, then there is a dinner event in the Hotel with awards and what not

Then on sunday there is a cruise around the riverland that ends with a sausage sizzle for lunch

let me know if you have any questions, as another r33 would be a great addition to our display

-D

Dohmar Grand Master

Dohmar

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the drinks on friday and after the show on sat are well worth it mate....so many lols to be had

BUMP to this thread

just because

We got 6 more days till we leave for this, if any of you are keen to show off your ride and have a nice relaxing day under the SAUSA shadetent. then pm me for details (or even better, read the damn threads)

more the merrier!

-D

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