Datsun Matsuri 2014

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Hi all.

We're getting close to the final day to register if you want the free t-shirt included. That day is Sunday, May 4. Of course we'll take registration right up to show time too but sooner is better.

We're still in our infancy as far as car shows go but we're currently at just over 1/3 of the 2014 Solvang turn out. It is also pretty normal for a good number of folks to register closer to the event so I'm quite pleased with our numbers so far.

Interestingly, the Roadsters are absolutely dominating the registration this year even though they are supposedly the rarer bird in the family of Datsuns that are usually seen on the streets (510s, Z).

I'm still a bit puzzled at the level of interest from the Washington folks. I did a little research and it seems that only 1/3 of Americans have passports. I suppose that could be a barrier for some. Canada Customs could be another depending on your recreational habits. ;) Anyway, Ted, David, very much looking forward to seeing you "represent". I suspect, as the show grows and I add more bells and whistles, it will be more and more difficult to miss. :)

I hope you all had a great time at Solvang and I look forward to hearing all about it at Datsun Matsuri.
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vorpal wrote:in!!

Dave, what's your drive out plan from Edmonchuck?

I'm planning leaving Friday AM for an all-day run to Kelowna.

... also got some goodies for prize draws :smt003

Just nailing it down. I'm waiting on Mr. Wilson to let me know if he is joining the convoy. :smt006

That said, my thoughts...

7:00 AM Departure from the Travel Alberta Oil Derrick
10:30 AM Departure from the Trans Canada Highway / Highway 22 PetroCanada to collect any Calgary area people. That should get us into Kelowna just after supper time. I figure an informal meet and greet will materialize in the parking lot of the hotel since we will "all" be there anyway.

Are we going to get any Edmonton Z car guys aside from you that are attending? Meeting on the 1st? Do I need to come to kick some butts (or beg, whichever is more effective)?
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Just had a thought. If anyone wants to keep updated on travel during the drive (no matter where you're coming from) or get updates / pics from the show and you use Twitter, follow #DatsunMatsuri

Don't text and drive. I'm assuming you have a copilot.
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DatsunDave wrote: Are we going to get any Edmonton Z car guys aside from you that are attending? Meeting on the 1st? Do I need to come to kick some butts (or beg, whichever is more effective)?
Yup, Z club meeting this Thursday May 1... if you want to drop by and talk up the meet, I can bring my projector & pics of the 2013 meet.

Meeting location & time:

7:30 PM
NASCC Clubhouse
11512 - 168 Street, Edmonton (beside "Grand & Toy")

I run the shindig, usually there between 7-7:30
Rob
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See you there.
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two weeks! Yikes :shock:
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Tell me about it!
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Looks like we got ourselves a connnnvvvoooooyyy....

I am in.
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Well, with all these folks coming, someone will need a room!
I am looking for a room mate.
Half of my current room for 3 days will be $155 Canadian.
I also have a room for 2 days at the motel David arranged for.
Will have to give up one reservation completely. Any one want it?
and may camp and give up the second also. Depends on the weather.
Will keep one room if I can get a room mate.
There will be no extra charge for your chance to stay with a famous Foreign 311s member.!
Contact me directly.
tcheaton@hotmail.com.

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Ted for the win!
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Made a little progress today:

Mazda rear disc brake assembly:
Image

Flexform springs:
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All bolted to the Mazda RX-7 rear diff:
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Purdy:
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Next up: the 300ZX BBk upgrade for the front next weekend... then onto the Matsuri!

Thanks to:
- John Wallum in Oregon for the diff... bolted up beautifully!
- Flex-form for the springs... had to shave the front bushings to fit the roadster mounts... air-powered zip disk for the win.
- Spriso for the 300zx adapter kit
- Coleman Racing for the rotors
- My work crew... we usually work on 300ZX, 350Z & GTRs... this was something different... they rose to the challenge. 8)

Cheers,
Rob
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Nice, Rob.
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Ran across a good article on the Datsun Matsuri.

http://driving.ca/honda/auto-news/news/ ... to-kelowna" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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haha...I was just about to post that. Thanks. :)
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YYC Bar, who are you? I see you are in Calgary. Are you coming to the event?
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