Boosted Mayhem

One of two things could have probably happened. One, you fried a fused link in the wiring (if Japanese cars have them). Or, you have fried the internals of the alternator itself due to having the jumper cables on the wrong posts. Also, if your battery goes dead, it's best to charge it fully before starting it. Some alternators have issues with trying to fully recharge a battery and can cause them to go bad. Had this happen eons ago with my first car. Batt went dead, jumped it and left it running for a while to recharge it and ended up frying my alternator. Went through two alternators before I went to a shop that told me what was going on. (Damn GM cars of the 80's...lol) Would be a good idea to get a new alternator and make sure the battery is fully charged. If you are still having issues after that, you probably have a constant power somewhere sapping your battery's juice. A good earthing kit would be a good idea too.

Well, I don't know about how it works for Australia, but in the U.S., you are only allowed to get an IDP once on your license...although, now that I think about it that, it does sound kind of weird. As for living in Japan, I am pretty sure that if you live over here with a visa, you have to get a normal drivers license within 1 year. I could be wrong...it's happened before...

Hey, man. Tried to reply to your PM, but cannot reply till my post count is over ten. Last I knew, they had a last year FD that is super clean, and has a few extras on it. Somewhere in the neighborhood of about 10K, which considering what they are going for at dealerships, is a ridiculously good price.

You're only allowed an International Dirvers Permit once in Japan. Can't get another one. It's actually quite easy for you to get a Japanese license for you since you are Australian. Pretty much get some paperwork in order from your licensing facility in your home town, then submit it at the prefectural divers office. As for getting Cappucinos, I don't know. They deal mostly with GT type cars. I.E. Skylines, Mark II/Chasers, RX7's, Silvia and 180SX, etc. If you want a Cappucino, I can ask them, but I don't know for sure.

Haha...that's golden, homie. So, why no wheels? No monies? No license? If you're looking for a car, a friend of mine has a company that sells decent cars already tuned for decent prices. Has a lightly modified second gen MR2 for 23man right now. Manual trans, Bride seat, 4 or 5 point harness (can't remember), and some other stuffs.

So, I am on the south eastern edge of Saitama in Yashio city (yes, of Yashio Factory, Yashio) and looking for more English speakers to hang out with. I hit Daikoku Futo about once a month for GT-R owners club meets. So, yeah, hit me up sometime!

Greetings, fellow Skyline owners, I have heard about this site for quite a while, so thought I would finally man up and register here and pick ya'll brains for some info in a little situation I am having a hard time wrapping my head around. First off I am an American living in Japan with my Japanese wife and 3 boys. I purchased a 1995 BCNR33 V-Spec back in October of 2008 and have been busy keeping up with regular maintenance and getting some minor interior cosmetic issues resolved and just enjoying the car. Anyway, I look forward to meeting some new friends from the peeps down south! Cheers!