Sciby

Don't worry, you're not the only one. At the moment, I've got an Athlon 64 3200+, an Abit KV8MAX3 and a Sapphire 9800 XT in the post.

It's apparently limited to 60fps on the X-box... So, what on earth do you and this rep do to be able to play D3 all day? (I've ordered some new bits to play... damn gaming addiction)

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

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?

Look, we lost Origin, isn't that punishment enough?

Well, if you'd be happy to tolerate a queenslander who just happens to be in Sydney that weekend, I'll be in too. My car isn't that far beyond stock, but will be good to meet people, put faces to names, etc. Edit: Erk, forgot to mention I'm not actually a club member, just a forum member. Guess I'll just have to see how my luck is on the day.

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

V35 won't be. :~(

Gawd... thank god for that. I'm like 99% sold on going rural for the first year, so all good.

Well, money is the problem, but a nice VIP sedan would be lovely. I'd love a lowered dished V35...

Fixed.

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...

$800 for two tyres... ouch...

Yup, they're exactly right. Good mechanics, keep 'em.

Well, if anyone cares... http://www.overclockers.com.au/~sciby/jap_..._eng_school.zip Let me know if it needs corrections, etc.

But rust is worth at least 50hp in street cred. Isn't it?

Mmmmmm... snowfield. 4 weeks until I'm on a slope. Hurrah for holidays. Speaking of which, anyone dive over there? Is there much scuba diving in Japan?

It's a shame as FD's are so very very pretty. I do't think I could fit me, a helmet and a seat in one... although i thought I'd never fit in the late body MR2 and I fitted very well. Hmmmm... maybe an MR2... *ponders* A chaser would be funky... 2jz TT... and as I'll probably be getting visitors while I'm over there, having a true four door wouldn't hurt.

Heh, for a moment there, I read 'landlines' as 'landmines'. ¥350,000 per month in rent?? :crazy: Please tell me that's a total or a typo or you've confused an ALT's monthly pay with rent or something. Most of the estimates I've seen for a 1DK apartment are about ¥55,000pm. edit: ta for the info though, I've updated the spreadsheet... should host it somewhere rather than just attaching it.

Hmmmmm... perhaps a modified FD where I sit in the back seat...

I thought there would be a lot of applicants... which is a shame, but all I can do is try. If JET fails, I can always look to NOVA, et al. Home sick today, so something I've done (between sniffling, coughing and eating oranges) is do up a spreadsheet comparing the major options for people wanting to teach english. It's in Excel format... people, feel free to comment, suggest additions or correct information. All the information I"ve taken from various webpages. Obviously, question marks show where information wasn't available. I've sent emails to various places hoping to fill in the information. http://www.overclockers.com.au/~sciby/jap_...eng_schools.zip

Not enough Rx7's around... but at 6'3", 110kg, I dunno if I can fit in one. Daioni, how big are you? Got room to spare in your '7? A good or a bad difference for the FD?

I had a bit of a read/comparison of Nova/JET/RCS last night... Nova was appealing with it's flexi-schedule, since at first I'd want a bit of extra time to explore, etc, but yeah it feels a little too prepackaged. I dunno. I'm not 100% sure about the RCS guys either. I'm going to be speaking to my jap lecturer and getting advice from him. He's been at my uni for 8-9 years, and organized ALT's for most of that time, so hopefully he'd have his finger on the pulse of what's kosher, etc. JET sounds good, but god knows where I'd end up, and it seems like they're not too interested in taking preferences into account. At the moment, I'm hoping to live in the Gunma area... used cars, somewhat rural, good driving roads = Happy Sciby. Interesting side note: http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/outline/data/Page1.html Only @400 aussies with Jet. I thought it would have been far, far more.

On the violent crimes thing, I remember a couple of months ago that my jap lecturer was completely shocked that one 12 year old girl stabbed another one... shocking by any cultures standards, but must have been unthinkable for him.

Heh, imagine towing a caravan around Japan with a Vspec.