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rune1241 · 08-21-2012, 07:24 PM

Whats up. I will be in Japan this fall, and was wondering if there are any people on here in Osaka? I would love to meet some car folks who can show me a thing or two. Ill be there for 4 months so hit me up.

dizzariot · 08-21-2012, 07:26 PM

Military? How are you going to Japan?

rune1241 · 08-22-2012, 11:41 AM

Through a study abroad program at my school

dizzariot · 08-22-2012, 11:47 AM

Lucky...I wanted to do that, but then I decided joining the military was better because I'd be getting paid while I'm there!

rune1241 · 08-24-2012, 08:41 AM

haha lucky. I wish i was getting paid. I really want to buy an FD while I'm over there.

dizzariot · 08-24-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rune1241

haha lucky. I wish i was getting paid. I really want to buy an FD while I'm over there.

Dude that's EXACTLY what I want to do hahahahha. I'm gonna scoop some goodies for my SR Hatch as well.

Do you speak the language? I took Japanese for 3 semesters. I can read, write, and converse VERY MINIMALLY...but it's enough to read signs lol.

rune1241 · 08-25-2012, 11:41 PM

Im the exact same man!

Midnight Shift · 08-26-2012, 08:51 PM

I live in Shikoku, about 5 hours from Osaka, so I drive over there quite often actually. If your going to be there in October, this where to go...!

2 Drift Events in West Japan!!!

rune1241 · 08-26-2012, 09:19 PM

I am so down to go!

dizzariot · 08-28-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Shift

I live in Shikoku, about 5 hours from Osaka, so I drive over there quite often actually. If your going to be there in October, this where to go...!

2 Drift Events in West Japan!!!

How did you make the move to Japan?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-28-2012, 04:45 PM

You can always be an Engrish teacher...

dizzariot · 08-28-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

You can always be an Engrish teacher...

True dat. You need a degree though. My girlfriend has a millionaire Grandpa in Japan...guy was a principal, then superintendent, and now owner of a high school in his name. I just don't want to mooch

rune1241 · 08-29-2012, 04:32 AM

I really want help finding an fd over there lol, so if anyone has any tips, let me know.

Midnight Shift · 08-29-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzariot

How did you make the move to Japan?

I'm on the JET Programme which is a government teaching job at junior high and elementary schools! It's great if you want to live in Japan, drive a mean car, have a job that pays well and you'll be prepared to live in Japanese society should you try and pursue something else afterwards! Plus, if you live in the middle of nowhere, your Japanese skills will get killer, as your English skills will deteriorate! I would NOT recommend working for an English conversation school (unless you know for a fact that they are legit...) because most of the time they will try and screw you out of paying for your medical insurance...

Regardless if you teach English or work at a regular company, if your not married to a citizen or fall under a special visa category, you'll have to have a university degree to get a visa and a job...

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Originally Posted by rune1241

I really want help finding an fd over there lol, so if anyone has any tips, let me know.

If your going to be schoolin' in a big city...unless you're rich (and you might be...) having a car is going to be overkill! You'll have to pay anywhere from 10,000 yen to 60,000 yen a month JUST for a parking spot...plus you'll tack on a huge expense if the car you get doesn't have a valid vehicle inspection (here is my guide to doing it yourself for cheap!) plus gas is 7 bucks a gallon (160-170 yen/liter!!!!!!) and as we all know the FD's are shit on gas consumption! PLUS, driving in a big city, the highway fees are expensive...but that's where you can find some mean cars cruising late at night....

However, I don't want to KILL your dream...Here is where I would recommend you buy your FD in Osaka...AUTO SPORT RABBIT...These guys are LEGIT! All they sell are FD's, FC's and RX-8's....I was an envelope full of cash close to buying one there about two years ago...but I got a killer deal on my S13 that I couldn't refuse!

rune1241 · 08-30-2012, 10:33 AM

I know lol, it would be literally just to drive on the weekends lol. I just want the full experience you know.

rune1241 · 09-11-2012, 02:24 AM

Totally here in Japan now lol. And yes, getting a car will be a fun little challenge. This place is pretty awesome though.

EvilRB · 09-11-2012, 05:03 AM

Lucky man, have fun!
I've been on trips but living there for a few months is on my dream list!
One of the few places in the world that are!

Midnight Shift · 09-11-2012, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rune1241

Totally here in Japan now lol. And yes, getting a car will be a fun little challenge. This place is pretty awesome though.

Congrats on getting here in one piece! Were going to be drifting HUGE over in Ehime Prefecture ALL DAY on the 21st of October, so let me know if you feel like hopping on a train and holding it down!

240cracker · 09-11-2012, 12:40 PM

good lucky out there man! take some pics and keep us updated.

rune1241 · 09-13-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Shift

Congrats on getting here in one piece! Were going to be drifting HUGE over in Ehime Prefecture ALL DAY on the 21st of October, so let me know if you feel like hopping on a train and holding it down!

I am so down!

dizzariot · 09-13-2012, 02:22 PM

LUCKY BASTARD. Have fun man! Get me every rare S13 part known to man!

rune1241 · 09-13-2012, 05:54 PM

well I guess I will use this thread for now lol. But pretty soon Ill be blogging about it

rune1241 · 09-13-2012, 05:57 PM

@ midnight shift, Where in the prefecture is the event?

dizzariot · 09-14-2012, 09:01 AM

WHAT THE FUCK...jealous...

Midnight Shift · 09-17-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rune1241

@ midnight shift, Where in the prefecture is the event?

It's at Setonaikai Circuit!

33.886662,133.012104 - Google Maps

rune1241 · 09-21-2012, 06:54 PM

Sweet! thanks man

MrKV · 09-22-2012, 12:17 AM

I miss Japan. Lived there for 10 years, but my wife will be joining the military so hopefully I can use her to go back hahaha. Japan > all countries

rune1241 · 09-22-2012, 06:30 PM

Salvadorian561 · 09-22-2012, 06:38 PM

You're so lucky man! Have fun keep taking pictures!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 09-22-2012, 07:06 PM

I'd stay the fuck away from FDs just cuz of the gas mileage. $7-8 per gallon, 13-14 city gas mileage and insurance will fucking murder you.

08-21-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Going to Japan Whats up. I will be in Japan this fall, and was wondering if there are any people on here in Osaka? I would love to meet some car folks who can show me a thing or two. Ill be there for 4 months so hit me up.

08-21-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,515 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Military? How are you going to Japan? __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

08-22-2012, 11:47 AM	#4
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,515 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Lucky...I wanted to do that, but then I decided joining the military was better because I'd be getting paid while I'm there! __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

08-28-2012, 04:45 PM	#11
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You can always be an Engrish teacher... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

09-11-2012, 05:03 AM	#17
EvilRB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SO CAL Posts: 1,418 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Lucky man, have fun! I've been on trips but living there for a few months is on my dream list! One of the few places in the world that are! __________________

08-22-2012, 11:41 AM	#3
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Through a study abroad program at my school

08-24-2012, 08:41 AM	#5
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha lucky. I wish i was getting paid. I really want to buy an FD while I'm over there.

08-25-2012, 11:41 PM	#7
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im the exact same man!

08-26-2012, 08:51 PM	#8
Midnight Shift Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Neverland, Japan Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I live in Shikoku, about 5 hours from Osaka, so I drive over there quite often actually. If your going to be there in October, this where to go...! 2 Drift Events in West Japan!!!

08-26-2012, 09:19 PM	#9
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am so down to go!

08-29-2012, 04:32 AM	#13
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I really want help finding an fd over there lol, so if anyone has any tips, let me know.

08-30-2012, 10:33 AM	#15
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know lol, it would be literally just to drive on the weekends lol. I just want the full experience you know.

09-11-2012, 02:24 AM	#16
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Totally here in Japan now lol. And yes, getting a car will be a fun little challenge. This place is pretty awesome though.

09-11-2012, 12:40 PM	#19
240cracker Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OC/LA ~ 90631 Posts: 1,485 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: 240cracker Feedback Score: 22 reviews	good lucky out there man! take some pics and keep us updated.

09-13-2012, 02:22 PM	#21
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,515 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	LUCKY BASTARD. Have fun man! Get me every rare S13 part known to man! __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

09-13-2012, 05:54 PM	#22
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well I guess I will use this thread for now lol. But pretty soon Ill be blogging about it

09-13-2012, 05:57 PM	#23
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	@ midnight shift, Where in the prefecture is the event?

09-14-2012, 09:01 AM	#24
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,515 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	WHAT THE FUCK...jealous... __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

09-21-2012, 06:54 PM	#26
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet! thanks man

09-22-2012, 12:17 AM	#27
MrKV Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Japan to VA Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I miss Japan. Lived there for 10 years, but my wife will be joining the military so hopefully I can use her to go back hahaha. Japan > all countries

09-22-2012, 06:30 PM	#28
rune1241 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

09-22-2012, 06:38 PM	#29
Salvadorian561 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You're so lucky man! Have fun keep taking pictures!

09-22-2012, 07:06 PM	#30
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I'd stay the fuck away from FDs just cuz of the gas mileage. $7-8 per gallon, 13-14 city gas mileage and insurance will fucking murder you. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!