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Doh.

Its still RWD right though? And still fun?

Now feeling slightly stupid Thats good too know! Are cheapish over there? And can I get a RHD SR-5 as you say StraightSix? I can get my hands on a 4AGE and sort the LSD convertion out.

I didnt know there were many RHD in Aus. I knew there was a bigish FTO following over there mind. So how much would I be expecting to pay for a thrashed hachi from Aus? RHD. Oh and the insurance is cheap (er) here for an old AE86. Dont know why, its only a slightly bit more than my 1000cc mini!

That looks real nice. Im after right hand drive though really, I bet thats gonna be expensive aswell. But if it comes to it, you can get them for under $1000 in the US. Not sure about shipping them over, how does the distance toAmerica compare to Japan from England?

Its only like a work experience job. I basicaly emailed what I wanted and what experience I have. As for mechanically qualified, nope. I havnt gotten to the stage in my education that I can get qualifications on paper for that kind of thing. But ive done a few things in my time. Im rebuilding a classic mini now. Alot of people were taking the p!ss at first, saying it was a stupid idea. Well I hope they enjoy their work experience at the local supermarket, ha. I dont think they accepted me for my skill, I reckon this was jsut the first English studant wanting to come to JUN so im a bit of a novelty. The local education board dont liek the idea though, I might have to mark it down as a holiday

Haha, I doubt id be able to get em much cheaper, but ill see what I can lay my hands on. Im already on a mission for some camshafts. To be honest, I cant belive it myself! I made up a kinda cheesey e-mail and sent it off to a bunch of Jap companys, expecting to get nowhere. After about 6 refusals and a few not replying, JUN mailed me saying they would take me on as long as I payed for myself I cant wait.

Newara oooooh exxxpensive. Thanks for looking Dave ,that top one works out to just over £3000! The other works out too £1400. I see what you mean about them being over priced. Look nice though dont you think? I think id deffinatly be after a slightly abused example. Im not scared of fixing things and I have alot of help at hand so id rather buy cheap, fix later. Or even, get one like that poor abandoned hachi near Rezz'z (ill keep my hands in my pockets lwells) , As i can get the engine out of this AW11 MR2 that i know is about ready for the scrapyard.

Regulations...? Apart from all the added costs and import tax, there is an SVA test (emissions, sharp bits etc.). This does not apply to cars over 10years old though, so an AE86 wouldnt be much effort. What kind of price are they going for over there?

Rezz, I really dont want to go through an importer as I can do it all myself and this would be extra cost. What im after is a sales place in Japan.

I know this may not be the right forum for Toyotas, but you cant deny the greatness of the AE86. I cant seem to find any for sale and im interested in importing one. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Oh and I want a slightly tatty and abused one.

Yea haha, nutters. Ill get some running training in before I go methinks.

Is it safe to wonder around trying to find drift groups?

C1 run all sorted now, thats the stuff Just for backup incase no one I speak too is interested, where are the likely places to look for car action. I have various videos of drifting in industrial estates, is that kind of area likely to be interesting? If so, when?

Im coming out in October. I know what you mean about Japan being better. This will be my first time in Japan and I KNOW i will love it. My plan is to work fo a place like JUN in the future. As you say, the guys a JUN will most likely know what im after, but im trying to make sure im not sitting in my hotel bored aafter paying so much to come out to Japan! My dads just imported an MR2 turbo from Japan so ill be needing to buy a suitcase to bring back the stuff hes sent me to buy .

Thanks Dave! Im in Leicester, not far from Derby. To be honest, I cant wait to get out if you know what I mean. I would rent a car but I have no licence. I could do with a overveiw map of Japan really as I dont really know where these place names are. If you dont mind me asking, why did you move to Japan Dave?

Hey! Im an English student and ive managed to get myself a working holiday at JUN racing, which im real happy about! I know a bloke in Japan that owns an R32 GTR and has offered to take me around the C1 . The hotel ill be staying in is - Kichizyouzi Daiichi Hotel Post code 180-004 2-4-14 Honchou Kichizyouzi Musashino City Tel 0422 21 4411 I dont suppose any of you live or know anything of this area? I saw Rezz lives in Japan but I dont think its around here.The hotel is about 13km from Tokyo ive been told. I really wanna experience some street racing and drifting while im over, and various people have given me shopping lists for car parts so I want to find a Crystal, SuperAutobac, Yellow Hat etc. Are the groups of people that hang around showing their cars off freindly? I mean, im not a big guy and will be wandering around not having a clue whats going on. Is it ok to walk upto them and ask stupid questions in crappy attempts at speking Japanese? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.