All Japan Day Sydney - We're Back!

[Iron Chef]

After skipping the lovely Sydney winter months, soggy grass, date clashes and struggling to find available dates, it seems the planets have all aligned, and

ALL JAPAN DAY SYDNEY IS ALL SYSTEMS GO ONCE AGAIN!

When: Sunday November 13, 10:00am-3:00pm

Where: Silverwater Park, Silverwater (just near the bridge)

How did it all start?

All Japan Day was born in Adelaide in 2008 as a result of a crisis developing in the import motor enthusiast community. Local car shows involving Japanese imports were losing focus of what the enthusiasts wanted at a car show - a opportunity to admire and talk about the sensational vehicles on display with out being distracted by gimmicks or high entry prices.

The AJD committee comprises a core group of five car nuts, and events are run on a not-for-profit basis, with all money raised (once expenses are taken out) going to charity. For Sydney, it’s just $15 to enter your car, and spectators are allowed free entry (although we will ask for a gold coin donation at some point during the day for the charity we choose).

Which cars are eligible to enter?

It should first be noted that the AJD committee votes on every car that enters – your application is reviewed and then either accepted or rejected. Don’t let this discourage you from entering! Just make sure you have good pics of your car ready so we can see if we can work with it.

We’re looking for:

Pre-1985 classics – AJD Adelaide has quickly established a reputation for being the premier show for classic Japanese cars, and we’re really pushing to see what Sydney has to offer. Even if it’s a barn find, partly restored or in poor condition, we love our classics and would love to have you come along.

Clean original cars – when was the last time you saw a mint original S13 Silvia? Exactly! Last year we had a clean original Datsun 200B with period accessories that looked fantastic.

Modified cars – anything from mild mods right through to Time Attack-spec track cars.

Grey imports or even Japanese cars sold here new by the manufacturer. Aussie-built Japanese cars such as R31 Skylines are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Weird and wonderful – if you have something Japanese and quirky that makes the committee laugh and think you’re insane, then throw it in! Last year we had someone bring along a nice Toyota Coaster bus, it was hilarious!

What we’re NOT looking for:

Sex-spec cars – AJD is for cars that are more likely to feature in Zoom than Hot 4s. If your stereo has a higher output than your engine, then you’re probably in trouble. Lambo doors are out, dinner platter wheels are out, neons and white leather trim are borderline too, depending on the application. We have a ‘thing’ for cars that have a WOW factor for their engineering, not for how they look. Our theory is that we want to cater for the kinds of cars that other shows like Auto Salon wouldn’t normally accept.

Advertising - no banners will be allowed, aside from the AJD one that stands out the front of the show. Flyers will be allowed under windscreens (with prior permission from the AJD committee), and cars may have stickers advertising businesses or products, but no other forms of advertising are permitted. Contact us about it if you're not sure whether you meet our rules or not.

Chains or fencing (or anything else that prevents spectators from getting close to your vehicle) - if you want to keep your bonnet closed that's fine, but if you're that precious about your paintwork, you will need to decide if displaying your vehicle is worth the risk. If the owner of a $750K Toyota 2000GT can display his car without roping it off, then you can too!

Segregation - no club displays will be allowed, and while we will be reasonable about keeping people together if they all arrive together, don’t get the sooks on if you end up getting parked away from your mates - the aim of the day is to meet new people and respect what they've done with their cars, not hide away in a corner with your mates.

How to enter:

Everything is done online via our website http://www.alljapanday.com.au

Make sure you have your credit card or PayPal details on hand, and a DECENT photo of your car on file before you begin applying. You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received if you’ve done it correctly. Later on you will get an acceptance email if your car has made the grade.

Entries are now open, so get cracking!

IF YOU ENTERED BACK IN MAY THEN YOUR ENTRY IS ALREADY ACCEPTED AND WE WILL SEND OUT YOUR ENTRANT PACK AGAIN. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THIS EVENT, THEN LET US KNOW AND WE CAN REFUND YOUR ENTRANT FEE.

Edited September 1, 2011 by Iron Chef

[dori34]

glad to hear that its coming back.

[luke gtr]

OMG

I was just looking this up last night...

Entering as soon as I grab a computer.

[luke gtr]

Just checked the web site, still saying postponed.

Will keep trying though.

[Iron Chef]

Just updating the site now Form should be working.

[cush]

We should now be fully functional and returned our normal level of technical difficulties.

[DannyzGTR]

i wana enter both my cars! how many spots is there? and when do entries close?

[luke gtr]

entered!

hope i get accepted...

cant wait either way.

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

How big is this event?

I'm keen to enter but if it's a likely to be a fizzer I'd just come down for a look.

Anyone been to this event before? It states that it was on May 1 of this year, did that go ahead?

Bob.

[Tats]

How big is this event?

I'm keen to enter but if it's a likely to be a fizzer I'd just come down for a look.

Anyone been to this event before? It states that it was on May 1 of this year, did that go ahead?

Bob.

I've been to the original Adelaide event and as soon as the Sydney event was announced I had my application in. This isn't a couple of retarded kids in a park discussing the merits of wearing their caps backwards, this shit is big.

[FeZ25]

I'll put an entry in. Very lightly modified 34.

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

Thanks for the feedback guys.........

I'll probably enter now.

Cheers,

Bob.

[Owens]

Application filled out!

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

I've just entered too..........

Cheers,

Bob.

[luke gtr]

I've just entered too..........

Cheers,

Bob.

but bob, you cant enter, its all JAPAN day, your 32 is aussie delivered going by your username....

joking, joking, cant wait for this, im glad they postponed the first time, as i didnt see this until 1 or 2 months ago.

cant wait to see you all there.

on a side note, whats the turn around time on the applications?

would like to know if i made the cut...

[Gerg_R31]

I entered my N/A RB26/30DE powered R31 last time and it was approved, so I will see you all there (entrant number #131)

[ydr030]

was gettin worried 4 a bit there. i paid back in may so i guess ill wait for the new entrant pack. will be there in my dr30, with my mates hr31 and a clean 1600.

[GTR-N1]

My name is MILDRED and I am...

Entrant Number "8"

...and I will be there...

...even tho' I've dumped my previous owner, who is now in withdrawal.

My new master's name is Simon (who stalled my insides when he adopted me)...

...and I haven't decided what shoes to wear to ALL JAPAN DAY yet !!!

[GTR32G]

Maybe a Red R32 GTR would look nice in your garage Terry

[GTR32G]

I had an entry in for the day that was cancelled with my Mazda R100 which I have now have sold, now they put it the day I flight out to Fiji after our wedding