https://www.japcarforum.com/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:41:25 +0000 MyBB https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15182 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:29:25 +0000 Lexuspat]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15182
lets have your input

we have plenty of people who can use photoshop and are good at web design so heres the rub

design a new header for the forum and the one we think is best will be the new forum header for all to see plus when we get a new banner it will be the design on there as well.

so lets see those true artist come forward and design a new header for the redesign.

the only 2 things that need to be included is the font for the OJC which is (Tempus Sans) and the Kanji the rest is up to you

SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO]]>
lets have your input

we have plenty of people who can use photoshop and are good at web design so heres the rub

design a new header for the forum and the one we think is best will be the new forum header for all to see plus when we get a new banner it will be the design on there as well.

so lets see those true artist come forward and design a new header for the redesign.

the only 2 things that need to be included is the font for the OJC which is (Tempus Sans) and the Kanji the rest is up to you

SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15134 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:01:27 +0000 Sparkystav]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=15134
This is a 'state of the nation' post to bring all the members up to speed on the clubs situation.

Since we were born in 2009 we have gone from strength to strength as a club, and our attendances and stands at shows testify to that. However with the continued growth of Facebook more and more clubs are popping up on a daily basis.
Whilst our reputation has ensured that we continue to grow, the forum has become noticeably quieter.
The moderator team are of the opinion that we need to maintain the forum as its one of the things that sets us apart from other Facebook only based clubs.
However the forum needs funding in order to pay for the hosting, this has previously been covered by sponsorship from companies, and from the membership fees from our loyal members. Again though these have been decreasing as free advertising and ability to sell items through Facebook negates the need to become a member on the forum.

We as an Admin team now struggle to justify the need for paid areas of the forum as the original biggest selling point was ironically the ability to sell items. Also as a forum that accepts all models of Japanese cars we don't provide enough specific information on models to warrant locking workshop areas. This will make the situation worse as well have even less income coming in from the members who join as Outlaws and pay a membership fee.

So what can we do?

The current server we are on allows for heavy traffic use from not just members but also the search bots who keep us high in the search engine, but for this we then need to raise around £1000 a year for hosting,
We could lower our outgoings by moving to a free server, however traffic is then limited to the forum and could mean downtime, alternatively Find an intermediate option, however hosting costs would still apply.

So how do we increase income?
More sponsors and the opportunity to advertise on our stands at shows would help. Those who have been to shows with us will see some suppliers already do this, but we'd need more sponsors to maintain the forum.
Offer something more to become a member, however if we offer cut price tickets the cost has to come from somewhere.
We could offer members tickets at face value, and non members would then pick up the subsidy for maintaining our equipment that currently all attendees split evenly.

Another option is related to this email; Honesty. We hope if we are open with you the members, you would be willing to support the forum in whatever small way you can, and indeed even help provide alternative solutions.

So members, there it is the current situation with the club and the forum. Are you, our loyal members, willing to support to ensure we don't just become another Facebook group amongst the thousands of similar ones already there.

Thanks

Sparkystav and the admin team.]]>
This is a 'state of the nation' post to bring all the members up to speed on the clubs situation.

Since we were born in 2009 we have gone from strength to strength as a club, and our attendances and stands at shows testify to that. However with the continued growth of Facebook more and more clubs are popping up on a daily basis.
Whilst our reputation has ensured that we continue to grow, the forum has become noticeably quieter.
The moderator team are of the opinion that we need to maintain the forum as its one of the things that sets us apart from other Facebook only based clubs.
However the forum needs funding in order to pay for the hosting, this has previously been covered by sponsorship from companies, and from the membership fees from our loyal members. Again though these have been decreasing as free advertising and ability to sell items through Facebook negates the need to become a member on the forum.

We as an Admin team now struggle to justify the need for paid areas of the forum as the original biggest selling point was ironically the ability to sell items. Also as a forum that accepts all models of Japanese cars we don't provide enough specific information on models to warrant locking workshop areas. This will make the situation worse as well have even less income coming in from the members who join as Outlaws and pay a membership fee.

So what can we do?

The current server we are on allows for heavy traffic use from not just members but also the search bots who keep us high in the search engine, but for this we then need to raise around £1000 a year for hosting,
We could lower our outgoings by moving to a free server, however traffic is then limited to the forum and could mean downtime, alternatively Find an intermediate option, however hosting costs would still apply.

So how do we increase income?
More sponsors and the opportunity to advertise on our stands at shows would help. Those who have been to shows with us will see some suppliers already do this, but we'd need more sponsors to maintain the forum.
Offer something more to become a member, however if we offer cut price tickets the cost has to come from somewhere.
We could offer members tickets at face value, and non members would then pick up the subsidy for maintaining our equipment that currently all attendees split evenly.

Another option is related to this email; Honesty. We hope if we are open with you the members, you would be willing to support the forum in whatever small way you can, and indeed even help provide alternative solutions.

So members, there it is the current situation with the club and the forum. Are you, our loyal members, willing to support to ensure we don't just become another Facebook group amongst the thousands of similar ones already there.

Thanks

Sparkystav and the admin team.]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=13637 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:22:50 +0000 Lexuspat]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=13637
With us now entering the 2014 show season, the admin team would like to inform you of what changes are happening with future events for OJC.

In past years the admin, from there own pockets and funds, have purchased show tickets well in advance to secure stand locations and tickets for you the loyal members.

This however often left the admin team with either excess unsold tickets, or large amounts of money expended many months before shows and not recouped until the show itself in many cases.

For OutlawJapClub to move forward we need you, the members, to purchase your tickets well in advance for show dates. This will allow us to secure the excellent stand positions we enjoy at many shows, and ensures we have a stand of sufficient space for our members to show their pride and joys in all their glory.

The admin will continue to insure that event information is available to you as far in advance as we can, to keep you upto date with events.

So now when you buy your ticket for an event through the club we then purchase your show ticket. This is why events now have closing dates for tickets to allow the admin to buy and send out your allocation in a timely manner, and ensure our stands are of an appropriate size.

Also, recently there has been a few questions as to why our ticket prices are marginally more expensive than buying direct from shows. This additional cost covers multiple costs to the club. These include having to buy a bulk of tickets to guarantee stands, and therefore additional postage to individual members; consumables used by the club at various shows, from simple BBQ gas to replacement parts to club items damaged during shows (be it by the weather or accidents); and also buying new items for the club including marquees etc.

We hope all of the above shows how open and honest the club wishes to be with its members and how we the admin team need the members assistance to keep the club growing year on year as we have been doing!
Finally, If there are any questions dont hesitate in asking the admin team for clarification or advice.

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk]]>
With us now entering the 2014 show season, the admin team would like to inform you of what changes are happening with future events for OJC.

In past years the admin, from there own pockets and funds, have purchased show tickets well in advance to secure stand locations and tickets for you the loyal members.

This however often left the admin team with either excess unsold tickets, or large amounts of money expended many months before shows and not recouped until the show itself in many cases.

For OutlawJapClub to move forward we need you, the members, to purchase your tickets well in advance for show dates. This will allow us to secure the excellent stand positions we enjoy at many shows, and ensures we have a stand of sufficient space for our members to show their pride and joys in all their glory.

The admin will continue to insure that event information is available to you as far in advance as we can, to keep you upto date with events.

So now when you buy your ticket for an event through the club we then purchase your show ticket. This is why events now have closing dates for tickets to allow the admin to buy and send out your allocation in a timely manner, and ensure our stands are of an appropriate size.

Also, recently there has been a few questions as to why our ticket prices are marginally more expensive than buying direct from shows. This additional cost covers multiple costs to the club. These include having to buy a bulk of tickets to guarantee stands, and therefore additional postage to individual members; consumables used by the club at various shows, from simple BBQ gas to replacement parts to club items damaged during shows (be it by the weather or accidents); and also buying new items for the club including marquees etc.

We hope all of the above shows how open and honest the club wishes to be with its members and how we the admin team need the members assistance to keep the club growing year on year as we have been doing!
Finally, If there are any questions dont hesitate in asking the admin team for clarification or advice.

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=13320 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:37:12 +0000 Sparkystav]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=13320

Firstly we'd like to welcome Jimbob to the Mod team! Weve invited Jimbob on board to help support the forum and keep everything working as it should!

Secondly you may have noticed some movements of the parts of the forum including new headers etc, Were trying to make the forum look neater and cleaner, with just the sections we all need!


Feedback and suggestions are more than welcome!

Thanks all for continuing to support the forum!]]>

Firstly we'd like to welcome Jimbob to the Mod team! Weve invited Jimbob on board to help support the forum and keep everything working as it should!

Secondly you may have noticed some movements of the parts of the forum including new headers etc, Were trying to make the forum look neater and cleaner, with just the sections we all need!


Feedback and suggestions are more than welcome!

Thanks all for continuing to support the forum!]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=12500 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:46:48 +0000 Rabster]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=12500
the time has come for the club to bring in a new member to the team so i would like you to welcome LexusPat to the Team.

Pat has been assisting with running the shows for over a year now and has had great impact on members at the shows he is always willing to help out where needed.

So welcome Pat now where is the initiation task.............
moke:]]>
the time has come for the club to bring in a new member to the team so i would like you to welcome LexusPat to the Team.

Pat has been assisting with running the shows for over a year now and has had great impact on members at the shows he is always willing to help out where needed.

So welcome Pat now where is the initiation task.............
moke:]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=11315 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:25:52 +0000 Rabster]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=11315
So following on from a successful calendar in 2012, we are now looking to produce this again for 2013.

For obvious reasons we want to get this out this year ready for you all to start using it in 2013

With this club focussing on what the members have always wanted its now up for you guys and girls to decide on the calendar sizes

Last year we Did a Portrait A4 Calendar



this year we are looking to do one of the following types

portrait A4
landscape A4
Landscape A3
desktop Calendar

What would you all like

Voting closes on the 19/10/2012 make sure you use the vote section on the top of this thread]]>
So following on from a successful calendar in 2012, we are now looking to produce this again for 2013.

For obvious reasons we want to get this out this year ready for you all to start using it in 2013

With this club focussing on what the members have always wanted its now up for you guys and girls to decide on the calendar sizes

Last year we Did a Portrait A4 Calendar



this year we are looking to do one of the following types

portrait A4
landscape A4
Landscape A3
desktop Calendar

What would you all like

Voting closes on the 19/10/2012 make sure you use the vote section on the top of this thread]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=10456 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:53:33 +0000 Rabster]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=10456
We at OutlawJapClub have always focussed on the members and have listened to what the members want in relation to shows and parts of the forum. As such over the past 6 months I have been looking at prospective new members and ways to improve numbers and general car shows. One thing the club has noticed is the more general car shows and cruises that happen that we don't seem to do as we specialise in the Jap brand and not all of us want to attend these functions.

So we put our thinking caps on and released a sister site directed at the modifying scene. Due to my research into this a member on here approached me with a plan and a request to give this a go on the clubs behalf.

By allowing someone else to run this sister site my full attention will be left to focus on the OutlawJapClub and the Outlaw impact at shows be it just a 1 day event or a whole weekend.

We are hopeful this will bring in more numbers for the general shows which of course will then help the clubs grow

The plan is that any of the shows OutlawJap Club has already been attending will still be attended by Outlaw Jap Club such as

Japshow, Japshow Finale, JAE, Japfest, along with plentymore shows next year

the sister Site will be focusing on shows such as
the modified Lives, BHP Shows, In car nation, Fast Show and plenty more

All shows will be listed on both sites in order to maximise on numbers attending and payments on both sites will be taken in the same way. Attendee lists will be updated on both sites regularly with links to and from each site.

The T&C of both sites will be the same and as a collective if you are removed from one site due to your actions you are also removed from the other this goes for banning and suspension as well

We hope you can enjoy both sites much the same as you have enjoyed the OutlawJapClub

The sister Site is located at

http://www.outlawmodified.co.uk/forum

Some of the early members of OutlawJapClub will remember upon its launch we asked for input on how you want the site to run and things you wish to see on the site. This is the same on the new site so feel free to make some suggestions over there and i will see what i can do.

Admin @ Outlawjapclub LTD]]>
We at OutlawJapClub have always focussed on the members and have listened to what the members want in relation to shows and parts of the forum. As such over the past 6 months I have been looking at prospective new members and ways to improve numbers and general car shows. One thing the club has noticed is the more general car shows and cruises that happen that we don't seem to do as we specialise in the Jap brand and not all of us want to attend these functions.

So we put our thinking caps on and released a sister site directed at the modifying scene. Due to my research into this a member on here approached me with a plan and a request to give this a go on the clubs behalf.

By allowing someone else to run this sister site my full attention will be left to focus on the OutlawJapClub and the Outlaw impact at shows be it just a 1 day event or a whole weekend.

We are hopeful this will bring in more numbers for the general shows which of course will then help the clubs grow

The plan is that any of the shows OutlawJap Club has already been attending will still be attended by Outlaw Jap Club such as

Japshow, Japshow Finale, JAE, Japfest, along with plentymore shows next year

the sister Site will be focusing on shows such as
the modified Lives, BHP Shows, In car nation, Fast Show and plenty more

All shows will be listed on both sites in order to maximise on numbers attending and payments on both sites will be taken in the same way. Attendee lists will be updated on both sites regularly with links to and from each site.

The T&C of both sites will be the same and as a collective if you are removed from one site due to your actions you are also removed from the other this goes for banning and suspension as well

We hope you can enjoy both sites much the same as you have enjoyed the OutlawJapClub

The sister Site is located at

http://www.outlawmodified.co.uk/forum

Some of the early members of OutlawJapClub will remember upon its launch we asked for input on how you want the site to run and things you wish to see on the site. This is the same on the new site so feel free to make some suggestions over there and i will see what i can do.

Admin @ Outlawjapclub LTD]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=10115 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 04:31:19 +0000 Rabster]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=10115
i have returned my comments to the supplier who will be re doing all the art work

Let me know your views

Half Zipped fleece






Hoody





Body Warmers






T-shirt




I will see if i can find a member local to me in harlow to come give their view on the clothes.....]]>
i have returned my comments to the supplier who will be re doing all the art work

Let me know your views

Half Zipped fleece






Hoody





Body Warmers






T-shirt




I will see if i can find a member local to me in harlow to come give their view on the clothes.....]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9400 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:55:40 +0000 Lexusboy]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9400
Some of you will notice that I have not been around.

I hope your all give the Management of the club all your support for the New Year.

This club has a great opportunity to be the best Japanese club in the country only if certain people and they know who they are to allow the club to move forward.
Those people should either back the club or leave.

Anyway Merry Christmas to you all and a very happy New Year.]]>
Some of you will notice that I have not been around.

I hope your all give the Management of the club all your support for the New Year.

This club has a great opportunity to be the best Japanese club in the country only if certain people and they know who they are to allow the club to move forward.
Those people should either back the club or leave.

Anyway Merry Christmas to you all and a very happy New Year.]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9241 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 05:22:17 +0000 Fozzy]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9241
please welcome your new area reps Lexuspat and mr2tubbyben

Lexuspat will be representing Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire areas, mr2tubbyben will be representing South Herts area.

We will be setting up a specific forum for each area, so keep you eyes peeled for any new updates on local meets]]>
please welcome your new area reps Lexuspat and mr2tubbyben

Lexuspat will be representing Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire areas, mr2tubbyben will be representing South Herts area.

We will be setting up a specific forum for each area, so keep you eyes peeled for any new updates on local meets]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8535 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:01:35 +0000 Lexusboy]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8535
Best in show
Best Ice / electronic system
Best modified car
Best un modified car

Most improved member
Furthest traveled member
Most helpful member

The club has some fantastic cars that made the choices very difficult to make and there could of been many winners in each of the selection's.
The true winners are all our members.

Best in show
1st place
Purplewitch
2nd
Mplavery
3rd
Ormi

Best Ice / electronic system
1st
Dino
2nd
Stav
3rd
mattross1313

Best modified car
1st
Purplewitch
2nd
Boost
3rd
Mplavery

Best un modified car
1st
AarontypeR
2nd
Jsj24uk
3rd
DaveEdin

Most improved member
Oli
Furthest traveled member
Mr & Mrs Mole
Most helpful member
Ormi

I like to personally thank everyone that attended plus a big thank you for everyone that help set up and take down the stand.
Also a big thank you for people that helped cook and serve the yummy food that we all eat...

What was also nice was all the members that brought cakes drinks crisp and other food for all members to share....

Nice one guys:thumbup1:]]>
Best in show
Best Ice / electronic system
Best modified car
Best un modified car

Most improved member
Furthest traveled member
Most helpful member

The club has some fantastic cars that made the choices very difficult to make and there could of been many winners in each of the selection's.
The true winners are all our members.

Best in show
1st place
Purplewitch
2nd
Mplavery
3rd
Ormi

Best Ice / electronic system
1st
Dino
2nd
Stav
3rd
mattross1313

Best modified car
1st
Purplewitch
2nd
Boost
3rd
Mplavery

Best un modified car
1st
AarontypeR
2nd
Jsj24uk
3rd
DaveEdin

Most improved member
Oli
Furthest traveled member
Mr & Mrs Mole
Most helpful member
Ormi

I like to personally thank everyone that attended plus a big thank you for everyone that help set up and take down the stand.
Also a big thank you for people that helped cook and serve the yummy food that we all eat...

What was also nice was all the members that brought cakes drinks crisp and other food for all members to share....

Nice one guys:thumbup1:]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7925 Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:52 +0000 Lexusboy]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7925
When posting if you want to target the largest amount of viewing in your thread then the best thing to do is think carefully to what your target market is.

Most important part of the post is the title, so give this some thought.

For instance name the car via model and brand, Use key works that will be easily found.

Ask yourself how would I look for the item if I was looking in Google or other search engines.

At the bottom off the thread it has a tag box add key words to your thread into the box followed by comma after each key word the forum allows a maximum of 25 words,

The rest is down to the search engines to do there bit

This is only here to help and not teach anyone how to suck eggs

Good luck on reaching your target audience]]>
When posting if you want to target the largest amount of viewing in your thread then the best thing to do is think carefully to what your target market is.

Most important part of the post is the title, so give this some thought.

For instance name the car via model and brand, Use key works that will be easily found.

Ask yourself how would I look for the item if I was looking in Google or other search engines.

At the bottom off the thread it has a tag box add key words to your thread into the box followed by comma after each key word the forum allows a maximum of 25 words,

The rest is down to the search engines to do there bit

This is only here to help and not teach anyone how to suck eggs

Good luck on reaching your target audience]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6933 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:48:52 +0000 Lexusboy]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6933 Our Dear Friend Johnboy passed away on 25 Feb 2011 after fighting a long illness.
John lived in Harlow with his wife and was a car fan from a small child but he loved his Lexus Brand.
John went on to become the club meets rep on LOC and this was the place most of his friends got to see him.


Johnboy was more than just a member of this and other car clubs he was the backbone of many a club meet and will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him.

John was a great guy that never judge anyone and always put time a side for his friends.

I would like this Year JAE to be in honour of Johnboy as he love to be at this event more than any where else and I would encourage every member to raise a glass to him.

Our thought go out to John family and friends.


RIP my old friend]]> Our Dear Friend Johnboy passed away on 25 Feb 2011 after fighting a long illness.
John lived in Harlow with his wife and was a car fan from a small child but he loved his Lexus Brand.
John went on to become the club meets rep on LOC and this was the place most of his friends got to see him.


Johnboy was more than just a member of this and other car clubs he was the backbone of many a club meet and will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him.

John was a great guy that never judge anyone and always put time a side for his friends.

I would like this Year JAE to be in honour of Johnboy as he love to be at this event more than any where else and I would encourage every member to raise a glass to him.

Our thought go out to John family and friends.


RIP my old friend]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6848 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:29:48 +0000 Rabster]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6848
has anyone had trouble accessing the forum via mobile phone or via work pc's if so what errors do you get

can you provide a screen dump showing us....

its been brought to our attention a few users have had problems lets see if we can get everyone back on-line.

Rabs]]>
has anyone had trouble accessing the forum via mobile phone or via work pc's if so what errors do you get

can you provide a screen dump showing us....

its been brought to our attention a few users have had problems lets see if we can get everyone back on-line.

Rabs]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6463 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:23:24 +0000 Lexusboy]]> https://www.japcarforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6463
Well all you need to do to stand a chance of this happening is to drop myself or Demon a pm as to why your car should be put forward.

The following will help with selection.

A list of modification that your car has untaken.

Club Sticker must be on your car (good chance to get that membership pack your been promising your self)

Your car may not be chosen straight away so please keep this post and us up dated.

And finally a reason to why you think your car stands out in a crowd.]]>
Well all you need to do to stand a chance of this happening is to drop myself or Demon a pm as to why your car should be put forward.

The following will help with selection.

A list of modification that your car has untaken.

Club Sticker must be on your car (good chance to get that membership pack your been promising your self)

Your car may not be chosen straight away so please keep this post and us up dated.

And finally a reason to why you think your car stands out in a crowd.]]>