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deadpirate
10-22-2008, 08:30 PM
ou know you've always wanted to go!!

Formula DRIFT Team Super Autobacs is putting this out there to introduce a few of you to Tokyo Auto Salon, the tuning scene in J-Land, and Japan in general.

The package includes:

- Airfare to Tokyo from the US. (based on flight from LAX)
- Accomidation for 1 week
- 10-Day Rail Pass (all you can ride JR-line trains and the bullet train)
- Tickets to TAS (possibly be able to get in there for a peek before the public)
- Dinner with 2008 Formula D Rookie of the year, Michihiro Takatori
- Trips to at least 3 Japanese tuner shops
- Trips to major spots in Tokyo (Shibuya, Harajuku, Akihabara, etc.)
- Trip to Kyoto
- Copy of DVD Video of the entire trip done by Dead Pirate Productions

* Prepaid Japanese cell phones available at additional cost

We are aiming to make this the best trip possible so we're aiming for a small group around 10 people. This is to keep things smooth and make sure noone gets left out in anything. You will be given 100% guided support for this trip so no worries about language/food/transportation, it's all handled for you. The package basically covers everything except food and souvenirs for and entire week. We understand some people may wish to stay longer than this or leave earlier than this and we will work with you on an individual basis to adjust pricing accordingly. We have also recieved requests to rent a car and take a trip to the infamous Tokyo Wangan and we are taking that into consideration as well.

Price per person will be $3,000USD

50% non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot! Payment accepted by bank wire transfer, check, and credit card.

Tentative dates would be: January 7-14th

Please contact [email protected] with your name, age, and location

alindeman1989
10-22-2008, 11:09 PM
o shit i want to go. ill see if my brother wants in to.

deadpirate
10-22-2008, 11:14 PM
do it! deal of a lifetime!!!!!!!!!!!

Walperstyle
10-23-2008, 02:24 AM
if I can fly there for $508, can I tag along for the rest of it? I got a contact in Tokyo teaching english, and she's got a car. I just want 'in' on all the car stuff.

spikNspan
10-23-2008, 02:27 AM
wow this is a killer deal for sure and might just give me enough time to get the cash. I really need to start brushing up on my Japanese as well so I can make this trip killer. Already know a few people in Japan so that would be awesome to see them if I could as well. Damn, maybe I'll just take out a loan if I can't save up enough by then, this trip sounds too good to pass up for sure.

neverrain
10-23-2008, 03:23 AM
Is this something they are planning on doing every year around this time? Those dates are perfect if it happens in two years when I get my mandatory 30 day paid vacation. I would totally go then.

norcal_black240
10-23-2008, 09:27 AM
This is actually not a bad deal. Plane tickets around January are getting more expensive. + hotel for a week, the hassle if you dont speak japanese to find all the shops, and a rail pass.

0wn3r
10-23-2008, 09:54 AM
the package does not include airfare back?

norcal_black240
10-23-2008, 11:12 AM
the package does not include airfare back?

Wow i didn't notice that in the description. I hope they would include airfare back to the states.

deadpirate
10-23-2008, 11:52 AM
i will double check with Roo about the airfare back...but i believe it would


NEVERRAIN-i think this will happen every year

WALPERSTYLE-it costs us money to get into TAS and gas money to shuttle everyone around..i dont think it would be fair. but e-mail Roo and ask him

Z33dori
10-23-2008, 12:23 PM
damn i wish i was in the market to do this..


will the y be doing it forever... or is this a once in a life time deal...

ronmcdon
10-23-2008, 01:08 PM
if I can fly there for $508, can I tag along for the rest of it? I got a contact in Tokyo teaching english, and she's got a car. I just want 'in' on all the car stuff.

great deal you got there!! cheapest I can find to narita (from lax) is usually 6-700. where did you get that fare if you don't mind me asking?

Otherwise, this seems like a super-fun trip. wish I could afford to blow 3k on a vacation. must be awesome no doubt with so much exposure to the motorsports scene in japan for a week.

deadpirate
10-23-2008, 02:35 PM
damn i wish i was in the market to do this..


will the y be doing it forever... or is this a once in a life time deal...

demending on the response they might do it again next year




Otherwise, this seems like a super-fun trip. wish I could afford to blow 3k on a vacation. must be awesome no doubt with so much exposure to the motorsports scene in japan for a week.

plus a sweet ass DVD to show your friends/parents/grandparents/at birthdays

derux
10-23-2008, 02:37 PM
This deal is way better then the trip I went on last year.

francogt1
10-23-2008, 09:51 PM
awesome deal i wish i could =[

deadpirate
10-24-2008, 12:51 PM
tell your friends!!!!!!! pass it around and let people know!!!!

fliprayzin240sx
10-24-2008, 01:04 PM
Dont forget how hard it is to find a decent hotel in Tokyo around that time that wont butt rape you or not fully booked already at this point.

boozels
10-24-2008, 01:40 PM
nice deal on a awsome trip
too bad i already planned a trip to tahoe
but keep us updated on any trips in the future

slamed_s13
10-24-2008, 01:46 PM
I used to live in Sapporo Japan until I turned 13. I went to their public school and everything. I am half japanese and half black, also know how to speak Japanese :) To be honest it's a gift. I am slightly forgetting the language since I've been here for almost 6 years but I am trying to keep up with it by talking to my mom over the phone. Japan is a great place to visit if you're interested in their cars and bikes. I was planning on going back to Japan this winter to see my mom. Anyways, I had to introduce myself since I've lived there for 11 years, lol.

deadpirate
10-25-2008, 05:13 AM
pass this info to as many messageboards as you can for me please...i would really appreciate the help

BOROSUN
10-25-2008, 09:11 AM
where's the family package? jk


sounds nice i wanna go.

deadpirate
10-25-2008, 02:53 PM
roo might cut a deal if you wanna bring family...e-mail [email protected] if your interested

deadpirate
10-29-2008, 02:32 AM
bump!!!! spread the word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J90lude
10-29-2008, 10:59 AM
If I only had the money:-/

norcal_black240
10-29-2008, 11:50 AM
Did you find out if airfare is round trip or 1 way?

shishcabobers
10-29-2008, 11:57 AM
i want.:-/

Walperstyle
10-29-2008, 01:26 PM
great deal you got there!! cheapest I can find to narita (from lax) is usually 6-700. where did you get that fare if you don't mind me asking?

just happened to walk by one of those travel agent places. After all the fees it is closer to $700. But I'd be flying from Calgary, Alberta... which is a lot further from japan then many of you.

palmdale_mob
10-29-2008, 01:47 PM
Dang that is so sick
I wish I was a baller so I could go
Kind of makes me want to sell my car, but not really
You guys better take a shit load of pics then post them up here

deadpirate
10-29-2008, 02:16 PM
Did you find out if airfare is round trip or 1 way?

round trip

stuned
11-04-2008, 09:17 PM
i planed to go Japan with my gand-ma on the 4th of Jan. i didn't see this thread untill now... i only wanted to go to TAS. can we visit the OMORI shop as a normal visitor? or do you need to get "hooked-up"?

deadpirate
11-10-2008, 03:26 AM
BUUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


stuned: I can ask and find out about the OMORI shop for you

ZenkiCam
11-10-2008, 04:21 AM
put in a word for ya on my local forum.

Anyone want to go to japan? - 240Atlanta.com (http://240atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?p=469783#post469783)

there would probably be some cats on there interested.

post up if you like.

ch1873857
11-10-2008, 04:48 AM
ugh..im leaving for the military so im selling/sold my 240 and all my shit. using the money to enjoy myself before i leave. im going to hawaii for 2 weeks this month..this would be PERFECT and i would honestly do it.

date of deployment January 13th. FUCKKKKKK. my luck..

deadpirate
11-10-2008, 02:12 PM
put in a word for ya on my local forum.

Anyone want to go to japan? - 240Atlanta.com (http://240atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?p=469783#post469783)

there would probably be some cats on there interested.

post up if you like.

thanks man


seems like they are down to bash...interesting

luckvx
11-10-2008, 10:38 PM
this sounds awesome only if i could get the cash together

fuck it who wants to buy a 09 dodge challenger srt8

Kn1ves
11-11-2008, 01:34 AM
DAMN!

Why'd you tell me this now? My plans are to go for the summer!
(I'll be getting free hotel accommodations so its hard to deny)

ZenkiCam
11-11-2008, 04:33 AM
thanks man


seems like they are down to bash...interesting

yea.. thats 240atlanta for ya.

DALAZ_68
11-11-2008, 07:41 AM
whens the cash deadline, and ross, u goign to be there?

deadpirate
11-11-2008, 06:51 PM
whens the cash deadline, and ross, u goign to be there?



not really a deadline. whenever you can get it in.


and your damn right imma be there...im filming the fucking trip hahahhahahahaha

deadpirate
11-25-2008, 01:49 PM
:edit: site no worky.....hold plz

got a web page up kinda

!Zar!
11-25-2008, 01:56 PM
Er... So would one be staying with Roo?

ZenkiCam
11-25-2008, 02:00 PM
http://sites.securepaynet.net/hdr_sorry.gif

deadpirate
11-25-2008, 02:09 PM
Er... So would one be staying with Roo?

we would be in a hotel, Roo would be staying at his place most likely

if roo were to stay at a hotel with the group, it would either be me sharing a room or he would be by himself.

why do you ask?




http://sites.securepaynet.net/hdr_sorry.gif




yea...saw that...im working on it

!Zar!
11-25-2008, 02:25 PM
Would he hook it up with any of his scratch n dent women?

deadpirate
11-25-2008, 09:18 PM
Would he hook it up with any of his scratch n dent women?

depends...i wouldnt want them




http://sa-drift.com/tas09.html

WEB SITE WORKS AGAIN

deadpirate
11-26-2008, 01:19 AM
i planed to go Japan with my gand-ma on the 4th of Jan. i didn't see this thread untill now... i only wanted to go to TAS. can we visit the OMORI shop as a normal visitor? or do you need to get "hooked-up"?

i spoke with the manager of the autobacs team. he said he sees no reason why we cant go visit the OMORI shop as a group

deadpirate
11-27-2008, 02:37 PM
http://sa-drift.com/tasheader.jpg

Below is a general schedule...still finalizing details but this is gonna be fun!

http://sa-drift.com/tschedule.jpg[/QUOTE]

deadpirate
12-02-2008, 02:19 AM
bump...still a few spots open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kuramaya
12-02-2008, 02:43 AM
where are you guy's staying?