Cars, parts and beer. (questions for the SAU gaijin) :)

[~Hypnotik~]

Not enough Rx7's around... but at 6'3", 110kg, I dunno if I can fit in one.

Try the FD out, see how you fit. I was talking to a guy today who is 6'7" who used to own an S13, he said it was a bit small but not too uncomfortble (sp?)...

I doubt an FD's interior would be smaller than an S13's, but I may be wrong....

[yukz2daizzo]

why not go with the 33 gt-r? hell it only cost about 1,300,000 yen (thats the cheapest i heard and if you wanna see the pic of this price 33 take a look at this http://www.hipertekspeed.com/ryanr33.htm) u said you'll have 2million yen so i think you'll be able to find a gtr that will fit you.

[Sciby]

Evo_lee: On the diving... sweeeeeet.

Hypnotik: Yeah, I think it's best I try one. Like I said before, I never thought I"d fit in an MR2, but I was proven wrong.

yukz2daizzo: Well, I've got an R33 now, so I know I'll fit, but there's so many 33's out there, I'd like something different... but thanks for the price information.. I'm definitely not dismissing a nice GTR out of hand...

[N/A®]

For someone who will import a vehicle under the personal import scheme, dont waste it. You are able to bring in ANY car. Dont bring a GTR in. Personally, I would bring in the V35 or Airsto

Or any of the Sedan turbo's, Definately fit in them.

Or if you must have a 2 door coupe:

[Sciby]

Well, money is the problem, but a nice VIP sedan would be lovely.

I'd love a lowered dished V35...

[N/A®]

im pretty sure the aristo's are cheaper than the r33 gtr

[Sciby]

V35 won't be. :~(

[Evo_Lee]

For someone who will import a vehicle under the personal import scheme, dont waste it. You are able to bring in ANY car. Dont bring a GTR in. Personally, I would bring in the V35 or Airsto

Or any of the Sedan turbo's, Definately fit in them.  

I was going to say has anyone noticed why none of us J-guys have bought a GT-R, apart from them being expensive, insurance etc etc...or is it because they aren't what it's hyped up to be and any turbo car could whip it's sorry ass...first year memories of astonishment to see a Diahatsu Opti Kei-car with 3 pasengers onboard whip an E3 and 180SX along the wangan...how is that possible?!?!

Now your right about don't bother about the GT-R, unless your a diehard fan...but why an Aristo? I like them too but with the 147 being so close to 15yo...I'll wait for that. Forget the Z33, you can get them in Aust.

In the current Nissan stable the only new car I'd go for is M35 Stagea, they aren't expensive and look super!!! and the VQ25DET makes so much more torque then the Neo RB25DET . Or the V35 Coupe...but they are rather expensive for low km and good condition ones.

The wisest thing to do is to buy if possible your favourite car for a reasonable condition and price...and mod the crap out of it, they can't touch you for mods on a personal import when you bring it back. Most of you I believe will not want to be throwing away thousands of dollars on 1st year insurnace (keep in mind you have no driver history in Japan) or fixing up a rough example.

[Demon Dave]

hehe...never under estimate the power of the Kei

[Evo_Lee]

Dave, I have it on video and will bring it over when I'm over.

I hope to drop by soon...what are you plans for 14th-15th weekend?

[N/A®]

V35 won't be. :~(

No it wont... but the pic i posted is not a V35. Its a Z32

[Rezz]

No it wont... but the pic i posted is not a V35. Its a Z32

No it ain't ... it's a Z33

[Polski]

hey !! i just sold my set of fabulous rims

i had the exact ones as the middle picture, car on the left, was on the soarer. any1 know how much they worth ? wondering if i gave someone a bargain ?

[Demon Dave]

Troy/Justin - sorry guys that weekend is already fully booked for me - got to visit in-laws/relatives down in Totsuka (near Kamakura) then it's onto Hakejima Sea Paradise for the kids

straight after that I'll be heading back to sunny Ol' England...so for me it looks like the meet will probably have to wait until September

On the bright side, it'll be cooler by then!

[Rezz]

Troy/Justin - sorry guys that weekend is already fully booked for me - got to visit in-laws/relatives down in Totsuka (near Kamakura) then it's onto Hakejima Sea Paradise for the kids

straight after that I'll be heading back to sunny Ol' England...so for me it looks like the meet will probably have to wait until September

On the bright side, it'll be cooler by then!

No worries Dave, Septembers all good for me...

[Sciby]

No it wont... but the pic i posted is not a V35. Its a Z33

Errrr, yes, I know the difference. A very pretty Z33, but nevertheless...

[Evo_Lee]

No worries Dave, Septembers all good for me...

Dave, yeah no worries...the cooler the better the summer is playing crazy.

I'm getting a larger oil cooler fitted for the track, possibly going twin setup if the temp stay too high.

[Sciby]

On that topic, Evo_lee... what's the go with track days? Does it cost much? Do you have to get permits, or can you just rock up with a helmet, cash and a glint in your eye?

[Evo_Lee]

If you racing comp yes you need a license, if you just doing track days you just rock up. It's reasonable in the cost 15,000 for two 30 minute sessions.

Given the temp now, I don't think the factory oil cooler is going to hold up. Justin will have to take it easy with the Skyline I think unless he wants to temporarily fit my factory oil cooler . Will be my first time on Ti, previous to this only a couple visitors lap around Central circuit, been on Montegi and Suzuka but not in the Evo.

[Sciby]

Heh, some track days at famous tracks would be fun... have to buy a copy of GT3/4 so I can learn the tracks.