I'm going to Japan in November, is it cheaper to buy parts over there? Might try to get a JDM header at least, it should fit in the overhead compartment. Also trying to get some addresses together of a couple of shops to go see in Tokyo. Any ideas or experiences?


Modified by Billz01ITR445 at 11:59 PM 12/1/2004


Modified by Billz01ITR445 at 12:00 AM 12/2/2004

 

99% of the car shops are out of the city and away from any train stations, and the bus stops are few and far between. They are a total bitch to get to if you don't have a car.

If you speak decent japanese you can get directions from a cop or something, where in japan are you going?

If worse comes to worse, just throw your magazine at a taxi driver and point to the address, itll probably cost like $100 but youll get there.

 

I will be going to Toyokawa, Toyohahsi, Ayase and end up in Tokyo. Mostly buisness, but I will have a little free time.

 

Since your going to Japan I was wondering if you could pick up some stuff for me? I'll pay you for your troubles. I think Opie may have wanted a couple...

I'll take a couple of these:


One of these:


And two of these:


I thank you in advance for your troubles.

 

^^^ me too!

 

write down Spoon-Sports or TypeOne..lol there are located same street

 

Do you want them complete with jacked up teeth? LOL

 

JDM version of Nicole Ritchie on the left.

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Where's Kengs? Ah nevermind, I think the lucky bastard is @ the Shanghai F1! :jealous:

 

onlie opie.. i dont get to be on the list?

 

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Our cars are already ancient so I don't think you find much at general shops like Autobac, Yellow hat and so on. Spoon is you best bet but you aren't going to save much lugging it all the way back since US dollars arent' so strong anymore.
Most old JDM DC2R parts already end up in US these days.

 

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{in Rick James voice}Go 'head, show Opie yo titays! {Rick James voice}

 

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You need to find an Upgarage or Autobacs Secondhand.

I can't give you directions to any of the locations you are going to. Well, maybe toyohashi, do you know exactly where?

 

I'll have a tourguide assigned to me so it wont be too much problem finding where I HAVE to go. Its more finding where I want to go in my spare time.

 

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This clown has never been

You are a fucktard

Have a nice day

When you go to a Autobacs secondhand or UpGarage. You will **** yourself when you see the prices, selection, and exclusive boutique race shop pieces you will never see here in the US. BTW the airlines WILL take a race seat on board as long as you use check in luggage (of course)
&lt;-Knows from experience




Modified by Enjokosai at 8:46 PM 9/22/2004

 

haha thats so funny! laughed for a good while...

 

The DC2 is actually more popular than the DC5 because it was the last pure ITR. Pure = Made in Japan

 

here's another thing I was wondering, anybody know if my wireless laptop will work in Japan?

 

it would seem to me that the wireless standard here (802.11 A/B/G) is the same here as there in japan. but hey, i'm not entirely sure.

 

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Wireless connections are not nearly as popular as they are here. Most everyone uses Yahoo BB at home, I have never had any luck getting wireless in Japan.

The thing they use now are wireless cards from the cellphone manufacturers like docomo and vodafone and whatnot, but you actually need to be a subscribing member and have the phone maker card in order for it to work.

 

What about US cell phones? Or would it be too expensive?
Are the Autobacs stores easy to find?

 

How long are you going to be there for? You can rent a cellphone at the airport if you really need one. I am sure there are formats that work in japan for US phones, I forgot all the designations.

Autobacs is a huge chain, there is the

Autobacs: Which is like a pep boys, not a lot of performance crap on hand, lots of stupid trinkets and car maintence stuff.

Super Autobacs: Thats all new items, lots of performance crap. Expensive as hell.

Autobacs Secondhand: Mostly all used items, decent prices, most of the stores I have been to have an OK selection of parts.


Upgarage is another secondhand parts store.

JMS (pronounced Jims) is also a pretty good sized competitor to super autobacs.


90% of these are located off of any major road in the bigger cities, goto their website for specific locations.

http://www.upgarage.com
http://www.autobacs.com etc

 

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****, I want them all now. Oh Happy 1000th post.

 

Leaving Monday! I can't wait...