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Any photos? The humidity is something else in the cities. +1 for Hokkaido, was there in July 2023 driving around 2/3rds of the island in a rental and the weather was far better, although it dropped to about 15 deg up in Wakkanai (the place where you can see Sakhalin Island on a clear day) during the day which was unexpected. Sapporo was great, will definitely go back there for the snow festival.

Not sure who will see this or make use of it, but I figured a new thread in this section was due 😅 Expressway tolls in Japan are not exactly cheap and driving for any extended distance can rack up costs fairly quickly. Here's a good page listing prices for "Expressway passes" (or electronic toll cards with a certain amount of credit applied) which are available to tourists who would like to drive themselves to their destinations rather than take public transport. There was an "all Japan" Expressway pass that was available, but has now been abolished for a "regional pass" which can only be used in the prefectures in the listed regions: Central: https://hayatabi.c-nexco.co.jp/page/?id=91 Hokkaido: https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/hokkaido_expass/ Tohoku: https://en.driveplaza.com/drawari/tohoku_expass/ San'in Setouchi Shikoku: https://global.w-nexco.co.jp/en/sep/ Kyushu: https://global.w-nexco.co.jp/en/kep/

There's an online parts catalogue for older Nissan's here: https://partsfan.com/nissan/jp/ It can be changed to English at the top right of the page. Once you register your account you can look up your model (use the frame number, eg: HCR32-0014789 for best results) and then choose the parts as required. If you send me your part number list I could have a go at compiling costs and reply back via personal message if you like? I don't mind doing the leg work. No obligation quoting of course.

Assuming the parts are on the shelf somewhere here in Japan, I can get them sent to you directly in 10 - 12 days via air mail. Not sure what the transit times are for anyone else but I'm able to assist if time is a factor. Pricing (in Japan) could be similar or a bit higher depending on the part. Just putting it out there if you (or anyone) would prefer to deal with an SAU member.

I can get this exact belt and ship it to you from Japan if you are still interested in it?

Something a little different.... Assembly videos of DeAgostini's 1/8 scale Fast & Furious BNR34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Starting from issue 28 as the original intention was to obtain all 110 weekly issues then do a 'super cut' video. The boxes were taking up too much space so we start from #28:

Yes. It's not dependent on the ECU. It's connected to its own set of sensors and uses its own harnesses/sensor unit.

There's the Apexi DIN3 meter however it's long been discontinued: https://www.apexi.co.jp/products/discontinued-products/din3-meter/ This guy installed one in a R34 Skyline 1DIN pocket using brackets which could go in the space for the radio? I don't own an R34 so can't confirm. https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/2839151/car/2447015/5771545/note.aspx If you could find one for sale it might do the job?

Nice colour mate, that's going to look mintox

I'm not 100% sure but they look a lot like "Kparts" ER34 sedan carbon side steps, but painted: https://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/963359/car/794449/3657582/parts.aspx

Pre-order now for shipment 1st week of December! Tomytec is releasing the second production run of the 1/64 scale NISMO 400R on 30th November. This time, it will be released with a different specification from the first production run. The body colours will be red, which appeared frequently in the catalogue, and navy blue. This 1/64 scale die cast model is produced with highly detailed wheels, interior, body emblems and badges and accurate tire tread patterns. Release date: 30th November 2024* https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/tomica-limited-vintage-neo-bcnr33-nissan-skyline-nismo-400r

Funny you should ask... 😁 $200K according to this for a 'practically new' one: https://misha.tokyo/car/58

My son took this photo of a 50th Anniversary R35 GT-R in Nishinomiya the other day

OEM Soko is in the process of securing Nakago brand artisan tin drinkware as a partner supplier. We can offer assistance to supply Nakago products (domestic Japan shipping or international), and also if you're intending to visit the Kansai region in Japan, we can assist with reserving spots in Nakago's workshop to enjoy making your own one-of-a-kind sake cup. https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/blogs/oems-blog/nakago-shop-workshop-handcrafted-tin-drinkware

Apparently he is... 😅

I don't have a car to physically check but my HCR32 had 8.5J and 9.5J on back when I had it many moons ago. Can't remember the offset exactly but it was low (stock is +40), around the +20 mark. They just poked out a little at the front with no guard rolling or anything. Due to the design of the wheel I ran a 10mm spacer to clear the front calipers. Hopefully someone has the exact or very similar size to those wheels you're looking at to give a more certain reply. For what it's worth, according to the Spec Tank page (Japanese) which I trusted with my current car to get the right size, even at 8.5J +30 (they don't have data for 9.0J) the rim might interfere with the suspension or inner guards at the front. It says it will extend 10mm inwards with that width of wheel. As for poke, it will increase 15mm outwards at that wheel width and offset. Add at least 12mm(?) to inner and outer measurements for 9.0J. HCR32 GTS-t 2-door fitting guide: Wheel size Tire Width IC value (Inner) BT value (Outer) offset Maximum rim width +55 6.5J 195mm -10mm -35mm 7J 205mm -15mm -30mm 7J 215mm -20mm -25mm 7.5J 225mm -25mm -20mm 8J 235mm -30mm -15mm 8.5J 245mm -35mm -10mm +50 6.5J 195mm -5mm -30mm 7J 205mm -10mm -25mm 7J 215mm -15mm -20mm 7.5J 225mm -20mm -15mm 8J 235mm -25mm -10mm 8.5J 245mm -30mm -5mm +45 6.5J 195mm 0mm -25mm 7J 205mm -5mm -20mm 7J 215mm -10mm -15mm 7.5J 225mm -15mm -10mm 8J 235mm -20mm -5mm 8.5J 245mm -25mm 0mm +40 6.5J 195mm 5mm -20mm 7J 205mm 0mm -15mm 7J 215mm -5mm -10mm 7.5J 225mm -10mm -5mm 8J 235mm -15mm 0mm 8.5J 245mm -20mm 5mm +35 6.5J 195mm 10mm -15mm 7J 205mm 5mm -10mm 7J 215mm 0mm -5mm 7.5J 225mm -5mm 0mm 8J 235mm -10mm 5mm 8.5J 245mm -15mm 10mm +30 6.5J 195mm 15mm -10mm 7J 205mm 10mm -5mm 7J 215mm 5mm 0mm 7.5J 225mm 0mm 5mm 8J 235mm -5mm 10mm 8.5J 245mm -10mm 15mm +25 6.5J 195mm 20mm -5mm 7J 205mm 15mm 0mm 7J 215mm 10mm 5mm 7.5J 225mm 5mm 10mm 8J 235mm 0mm 15mm 8.5J 245mm -5mm 20mm +20 6.5J 195mm 25mm 0mm 7J 205mm 20mm 5mm 7J 215mm 15mm 10mm 7.5J 225mm 10mm 15mm 8J 235mm 5mm 20mm 8.5J 245mm 0mm 25mm

Nice car! Looks like a good base for "restomod"ification. 👍 My first (and to date only 😔) Skyline was an HCR32 2-door so a big fan of these.

Apologies for the delay... they are Work Emotion T7R

I don't have a Stagea but what I've found after a quick search is that the S14 Silvia "winkers" (as they call them in Japan) do indeed fit the 260RS Autech, but are a little more 'curved' in appearance. I'm sure you've seen this already but it seems that the S14 winkers are easier to get. There were companies like KT Project who made aftermarket clear winkers for the Stagea (pre-facelift) but they are gone now and pop up on Yahoo auctions from time to time. Maybe someone else has the genuine ones? I couldn't come up with anything at the moment for sale.

If you saw something worth taking a photo/video of on the streets in Japan, then post it here (pretty please? 🥹)! To get things rolling, an absolutely millimetre perfect restored 1st gen VW Golf on BBS RS with gold bolts and from what I could see, an immaculate interior. Was at an intersection and the lights turned green so only got one photo

1/43 BCNR33 Nissan Skyline GT-R Clarion Nismo LM by MTECH Released in 1996, this rare MTECH/Epoch BCNR33 Nissan Skyline GT-R Clarion Nismo LM is a faithful reproduction of the actual vehicle that raced at Le Mans the previous year. This vehicle's fame increased when it was featured in Sony Playstation game Grand Turismo 1 & 2 as the "NISMO GT-R LM Race Car '95". It features basic engine detail and reasonably accurate interior details. A fine addition to any collection where nostalgia is the focus! https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/rare-1996-mtech-1-43-bcnr33-nissan-skyline-gt-r-clarion-nismo-lm

Something like this? The website (a Bridgestone tyre shop in Japan) says the carbon aero parts are Abflug, but I checked their site and they only show the front lip spoiler, not the side steps/diffusers That's a lovely clean engine bay too. Nice!

With permission granted from the SAU admin (thanks Christian!) I'd like to introduce a new website "OEM Soko" (OEM -> Original Equipment Manufacturer, Soko -> Warehouse) https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/ It's a family business registered in Japan and owned by my wife (Japanese) with myself running the website and shipping side and doing all the English translations/dealing with clients in English. My son is also involved part time while studying. The business has been registered since 2016 but never promoted outside Japan until now due to other obligations. So what service does OEM Soko offer? In a nutshell: Anything worth shipping from Japan via Japan Post EMS. It's primary focus is Automotive accessories and hobby related items such as model cars etc, however there's also a "Vintage Soko" section dealing with used items and categories like Car cleaning and Tools. There's also a category "Nifty items" which includes any items we come across that are a) made in Japan, and b) have some sort of "nifty" attribute. By all means please take a look and let me know your thoughts or any feedback here in this thread. We're updating the products all the time and although it's not 'populated' so much at this stage, by checking up on what's new I'm sure there'll be something to pique your interest! * As an introductory offer to SAU members we'll throw in a "Car Wash Japan" Made in Japan 30cm x 30cm microfiber cloth with any order regardless of value! Just put your SAU member name and a link to your SAU profile in the "Order special instructions" section in the Shopping Cart (see attached image) to receive this free gift! 🙂👍 We're always open to any request for items from Japan no matter what it is, automotive related or not, so by all means please use the Contact form to send your request here! : https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/pages/contact

The T3PA pedals have a potentiometer. You can upgrade the brake pedal to load cell which I'll do eventually but my son reckons the brake pedal is fine just how it is (with the conical rubber brake mod increasing the braking pressure to 25kg or so). It is 'rubbery' though, and as such is a bit uncertain when you're at 100% braking force or a few fractions of a degree off.

Yep a sturdy seat holding the wheel and pedals is an absolute must. If I did it all again I'd probably go for a proper fixed seat rather than the Playseat Challenge. It's good enough and it does fold up for storage which is really good if you don't have space (like me), but the pedals do have a tendency to lift up under very hard braking at the pedal brace joint where the pedal part folds up when stored. I should use some Meccano pieces to prevent it from happening but then I'll lose the folding ability. It does have amore 'laid back' position as well which is halfway between touring car and single seater position, which I reckon is perfect for long sessions like the 1 hour races.