April 1st 2012 Newsletter ~ Issue No 38
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Hi and welcome to our April Newsletter. This month we're testing car covers and providing extensive information on changing your cambelt which is not for the faint hearted. We also bring you the latest news about the Ace Cafe London Event and the usual technical updates...
Don't panic Mr Mainwaring! As the fuel strike might hit after the Easter Holidays now it may be worth popping some fuel in the Figaro to ensure you have enough for the rally! See you in London :)
Club wins all stars marketing award for the second year running! The club has received the 2011 All Star Award from Constant Contact�, the trusted marketing advisor to more than half a million small organisations worldwide. Each year, a select group of Constant Contact customers are honoured with the All Star Award for their exemplary marketing results. The Figaro Owners Club results ranked among the top 10% of Constant Contact's customer base. Read more
Ace Cafe London ready to attract bumper numbers Following months of planning our first event is just a few weeks away. After all the lovely weather of late we are hoping it will hold out! Registrations are 20% up on last year so it should be a great turn out. If you haven't got around to registering there's still time.
How to change the Cambelt and Water Pump (in 20 steps) Having put together this article this project may be to much for most owners as you can see the work involved! Thanks so much to member John O'sullivan who provided extensive pictures and technical information. Red more below.
Product Test (New Feature) on Car Covers
As a club with such a strong web presence we are constantly approached by suppliers to sell their products. We felt that it would be a great idea to actually test some of the products we feature to ensure they provide value for money and quality! Read more below.
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This is me polishing the chrome on 'Figgy'
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A very warm welcome to all
new Members!
It's great to have you on-board and thanks again for your kind donation.
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Kevin
Kevin Fagan
Editor and general Tea Maker!
Figaro Owners Club Founder
[email protected]
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ACE CAFE LONDON PREVIEW - 14th April 2012
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With over 150 people and 70 cars registered everyone is buzzing about the Ace Cafe Event.
14th April 2012
Event: Ace Caf� Meeting
Location: London
Cost: Free to Members (Ensure your membership is up-to-date)
Our first event of the year kicks off at the superb Ace Cafe London. It's well worth the drive if you've never been to this venue. The Cafe has loads of memorabilia and pictures of times gone by...
SOME GREAT REASONS TO ATTEND
Free Entry (Members Only)
FREE Figaro Owners Club Windscreen Sticker
FREE Ace Cafe London 2012 Windscreen Sticker
Meet our fantastic Members and see their Figaro's
Shop at our Trade Stands
Win a Prize at our Raffle - (money goes to charity)
All Cars are entered into our Car Competition
* Car of the Meet
* Best Custom
* Best Classic
* Furthest Travelled
* Longest Owned
Meet the Figaro Owners Club Team!
Enjoy some great food
See this amazing venue
COMPANIES EXHIBITING
TRACKER - Speak to the Security Experts FIGARO SHOP - Meet Toby and his team! FIGARO BOB - Bob will be bringing down loads goodies FIGARO DOCTOR - Nick will be on hand for advice and help
RAFFLE
Prizes for our Raffle include, TRACKER Stolen Vehicle Recovery (worth �249) , Sunroof (worth �125), Centre Drinks Console and loads of other goodies!
PRIZES We have ordered the 5 Trophies Car of the event ~ Best Custom Colour ~ Best Classic Colour ~ Furthest Traveled ~ Longest Owned (New)
Some images from last years event
MEMBERS ATTENDING (As at 29th April) Linda Pitts, Sue Eustace, Linda Rogerson, Carole-Claire Gilbey Sue Eustace, Angela Smith, Brigitte Caro, Karen Bexter, Lydia Hardy, Linda & Steve Pitts, Lee Elson, Heather Buttle, Donna williams, Vicky Clift, Tanja and Edwin Hess, angie morgan, Helen Buckfield, Sandy Briscoe, Fiona Woods, Michelle Wall, Robert Forrester, victor taylor, Nikki Walton, Alex Burch, jackie kavanagh, Louise, owen jesseman, vikki dawson, dan haines, Delaney Bucknor, Heidi Fox, Carole-Claire Gilbey, Paula Langer, Madeline Wilson, Vicky Clift, Christopher Smith, Julia Nicholls, Sarah Gill, Aruna Buchanan Brown, Carol Beard, Linda Rogerson, dawn gren, Nick Cann, CHRIS SMITH, Nicola Bridges, Barbara Gent, David Palmer, Alison, Barbara Gent, Sam Clegg, Sue Hales, Elayne Saunders, paul atyeo, Irene Andreou, Maria Guilfoyle, Victoria Goff, Joanna Langford, Danilo Helin, Glynis Robshaw, Susan Hare, Sophie Damoglou, Figaro Bob - Figaro Bob, Toby Brooks - Figaro Shop, Danielle Stanley-Watts - TRACKER
TIMETABLE
11.00 - Event Opens12.30 - Competition Judging cars from the following categories: Car of the event ~ Best Custom Colour ~ Best Classic Colour ~ Furthest Travelled ~ Longest Owned (New)13.00 - Group Photo ShootSay Cheese! We would like everyone to stand by their cars as we want to take a group picture from the roof of the Caf�.14.00 - Raffle/AwardsWe will draw the raffle and announce the winners of the above competition.15.00 - Event ClosesFREE TO ATTEND REGISTER NOW CLOSING DATE 7th APRIL 2012
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2012 Events Calendar
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PREPARE YOUR FIGARO!
2012 will see more events than you can shake a stick at. The club promotes and attends its own events and a number of other rally's and meets organised by other clubs.
"If you've never attended an event before we urge you to give it a try this year"
There is something special about joining other Figaro owners and showing off these great cars. All events are Figaro Owners Club Members Only Events marked* are hosted by the Figaro Owners Club. All other events are 'Invitation' by a 3rd party.
MAY
14th May to Friday 18th May 2012
Event: Jersey Rally*
Location: Jersey (Channel Islands)
Venue: Westhill Country Hotel http://www.westhillhoteljersey.com
Cost: �15 to Register / �45 a Night / �195 Car Ferry (Return)
Join other Nissan Figaro enthusiast for a week packed with fun and adventure on the wonderful island of Jersey. We have 26 cars and 52 Members registered for this unique event. Find out more
REGISTER HERE
27th May 2012
Event: Chippenham Lions Club Cherished Vehicles Show
Location: Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Venue: Allington Farm
Cost: Free to Members
The show is intended as a fun day out - Cherished Vehicle drivers and their vehicles have free entrance if registered in advance - other visitors are �2.50 and children under 10 are free. There will be good food - the famous Allington Farm sausages and burgers -There's a parade ring as well as auto jumble, other stalls and things for the children.
REGISTER HERE CLOSING DATE 23RD APRIL 2012
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JULY
6th, 7th & 8th July 2012
Event: FigFest 2012
Location: Great Yarmouth
Venue: Broad Farm Caravan Park
Cost: �3 Per Car per day / �12 Two Nights Camping / �18 Three Nights Camping
We invite you to attend what will be a fantastic weekend of 100% pure figaro fun! The team who brought you FigFest 2011 will be working hard in the background to create an unforgettable festival to be enjoyed by present and future owners of these wonderful little cars.
REGISTER HERE
13th, 14th & 15th July 2012
Event: Vintage
Location: Northamptonshire
Venue: Boughton House
Cost: �125 for the Weekend - (We are negotiating Club Discounts)
Whether your thing is swing, rockabilly, mod, soul, funk, disco, ska, film, art or design, or if you just want to dress up and get an authentic make-over for a day, Vintage Festival is a sensual delight, a big dressing-up box, a collector's dream and a joyous creative feast for all ages. A special area is going to be provided for our club.
REGISTER HERE
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AUGUST
19th August 2012
Event: Milton Keynes Car Show and Suzuki Family Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: �6
A small show but if your local its worth a visit. This year the event has been expanded to include a number of other features and attractions. Last year we won 'Club of the Show' what better reason do you need to attend!
REGISTER HERE
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SEPTEMBER
2nd September 2012
Event: FigFest North 2012
Location: Between Rotherham and Barnsley
Venue: Wentworth Woodhouse Stately House
Cost: �3 to Members
This is a new event. Join other members and owners of Rolls Royce, Humber, Morris, Mini, Jenson, Jaguar, TVR, VW, MG, BMW and more for a spectacular day out at the amazing Wentworth Woodhouse Stately House!
REGISTER HERE
16 September 2012
Event: 11th Surrey Classic Vehicle Gathering
Location: Tilford
Venue: The Rural Life Centre
Cost: Free to Members
A fantastic day out for classic car enthusiasts Loads to do for children & all the family Bring your own picnic, or visit the Caf�.
REGISTER HERE
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HOW TO... Change the Front Indicator and Side Indicator Lights
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Legal Notice This Information is Copyright Protected and Published under agreement granted by JPNZ International to the Figaro Owners Club.
This is an extract from Page 48 of the Maintenance and Workshop available from JPNZ International (To order your copy see advert and link below)
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TECHNICAL FORUM - Visit our website to see over 1,300 topics - Click he
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Q I noticed that my indicators are still flashing after the ignition is off. Is this - a) something I can get sorted out at the next service(wiring mixed up) b) serious - the car might explode! or c) a Japanese car thing? I suspect strongly that it's "a", but if anyone has any views I'd be glad to hear them. A For some reason the indicators still work (using the stalk) with the ignition off! This is normal. Baz
| Q Can anyone think of a reason why I shouldnt do this....The top boot is prone to condensation which runs down inside the boot lid when it is opened, no I dont have a garage and the skig has to live outside I have cut some bits of polystyrene and wedged them into the gaps between the structural frame of the boot lid which seems to prevent condensation from forming on the lid. I know there is a drain hole but I am considering squirting expanding foam into the hollow sections of the boot lid to prevent condensation from forming in the places I cant see........I cant help wondering if I'm a genius or an idiot.
A You're right, there's always lots of condensation under the boot lid as the cold air lands on the flat outside surface. Boot lids don't seem to suffer much from this as it dries up quickly as soon as the Fig gets warmer. If you're worried, the best thing might be to give the inside of the lid a good covering of waxoil which you can get in aerosol or for use in a spray gun. Baz | Q I was hoping that someone could tell me the function of the first warning light to the right of steering column. Looks to be an exclamation! Thanks David
A Hand brake warning! As on most cars. Also low brake fluid level Baz | | | |
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About the Figaro Owners Club My son Daniel had always wanted a Figaro and after saving for years (plus a small contribution from his mum and dad!) he brought an Emerald Green one in May 2008. That was it - I was hooked too! Even now we spend many a happy weekend polishing her in the garage.
We just love all that chrome... After buying the car we started searching the internet for ownership help and advice and although a forum existed there was no real club so in December 2008 we started designing and building the web site which took around 4 Months. The club was formed in February 2009 and launched on 1st March 2009.
Warmest Regards Kevin Fagan Figaro Owners Club Founder Email: [email protected] Club Related Websites Figaro Owners Club:www.figaroownersclub.co.uk Figaro Owners Club Forum: www.figaroownersclubforum.com Figaro Trader: www.figarotrader.co.uk Figaro Merchandise: www.thefigarostore.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/figaroownersclub Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/figaroowners Postal Address The Figaro Owners Club, 58 Earl Howe Road, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP15 6QT, ENGLAND. |
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