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http://www.dr1ft.jp-a.googlepages.com/dr1ft.jp%3A%3Aevents

I just updated the site calendar with events on during TAS 2008

I just need to start making some maps and things. If anyone is actually going to go to one of the events let me know and I will try to make my first info sheet PDF thing.

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http://www.dr1ft.jp-a.googlepages.com/dr1ft.jp%3A%3Aevents

I just updated the site calendar with events on during TAS 2008

I just need to start making some maps and things. If anyone is actually going to go to one of the events let me know and I will try to make my first info sheet PDF thing.

good work man, after TAS il maybe make the most of being off work and kick it in kansai for a while and hit a few events, would be good knowing what each event is too, like more info on the event, access to circuits is no biggie

cool site though, useful indeed, if only i had more free time not under the car/working/with wife lol

Any chance of us going down to daikoku futo?

I know its hard to get to without a car but im sure if we all share a taxi it would be ok.

I would love to go if i could.

Hi NYTSKY,

The GF and I are going to TAS on the Saturday, but Friday might be a good time to go and happy to grab a TAXI and head down to Futo. It is just one of those other amazing places we would love to go, so if this is in your plans PM me and we can get some contact details worked out.

Hi NYTSKY,

The GF and I are going to TAS on the Saturday, but Friday might be a good time to go and happy to grab a TAXI and head down to Futo. It is just one of those other amazing places we would love to go, so if this is in your plans PM me and we can get some contact details worked out.

Thats awesome will let you know.

http://www.dr1ft.jp-a.googlepages.com/dr1ft.jp%3A%3Aevents

I just updated the site calendar with events on during TAS 2008

I just need to start making some maps and things. If anyone is actually going to go to one of the events let me know and I will try to make my first info sheet PDF thing.

OH man that is good stuff.Would love to get to Tsukuba,Nikko and Maze circuits.

We have to organize something!!!!

Ill be there @ TAS on the friday i think

If your friendly and you see a big brown fella with a mohawk walking around that looks foreign say hi!!!!

this is gonna be one hell of a trip

I can't see how you'd stand out in a crowd of small Japanese people! Might have to wear a red hat or something.

Does anyone have an idea how much R34 GTR wheels go for in Japan?

Could i get a set for $1000?

Its possible to pickup a set without rubber for 100,000 Yen or less, depends on the condition, and on your luck.

Ah thats good,might try and source a set (or 2) while im over there.They would look good on my car me thinks lol
18x9 is juuuuuust in the size limit for shipping to Australia by sea so you need to repack pack them from how you will get them. EMS will cost a lot if you want to take that option or I guess you could just take 40kg of excess baggage on the plane...

You might be able to get a set of damaged ones for under $1,000 but $1,250 is more realistic for a set you would actually want. GT-R wheels are way too popular now that Toyota sedans are the new cheap performance car.

I suggest you enjoy your holiday rather than worry about picking up some old wheels. :sorcerer:

Edited by Laurence

agreed, you wont save any money by buying them whilst you're over there, plus then you are on a time limit so you can't just scope out auctions for months looking for that tight arse special auction that only comes up now and then. best bet is to get laurence or streeter to bid for you and start low balling some auctions till you get lucky. I would still expect around $1700-$2000 landed minimum for a decent set. because you need to buy them, pay yahoo fees, pay bank fees, pay commission, pay local postage, pay international postage. and sea freight sucks and has a comparatively high rate of lost parcels. on the flip side EMS is super reliable and fast, but much more pricey.

also, with no car carrying 4 18 inch wheels from wherever you buy them, to your hotel, then wrap them, then post them (also tricky if you have 0 japanese) is going to be one mean feat. also, places like upgrage mostly have wheels with tyres on them (which you have to have removed to ship) and their prices are higher than yahoo.

honestly. years ago I used to be dead keen to seek out parts whilst in japan. but it's a waste in general. the beauty of the internet is you can do a better job from your lounge chair with a laptop. :banana:

Hi all ,

Im starting to gather all the rail info i need to get around ie:Station closest to hotel,main stations things like that.

Instead of catching a train to Yokohama station to get to Diakoku futo, wouldnt Namamugi station be closer? Or is there something like one way streets i have not realised?

Also, when i need to get to another station by rail,will the lines and stations be in english?

EDIT: This is the website i have been looking at http://diddlefinger.com/m/tokyoto/tokyo/?id=7774_1

Just for planning any sort of train travel one website is absolute gold to work out routes, costs and times.

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

The signs at Train stations are usually in both English and Japanese.

Just for planning any sort of train travel one website is absolute gold to work out routes, costs and times.

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html

The signs at Train stations are usually in both English and Japanese.

Awesome link,thanks.

Can someone please tell me the closest train stations to these circuits?

Nikko

Maze

Fuji

Tsukuba(found tsukuba station but i know its far away from there isnt it?)

DEC(driving enjoy club)

Or if someone could give me a few links that would help me out and ill have a look for myself.

CHEERS

Ill be there @ TAS on the friday i think

If your friendly and you see a big brown fella with a mohawk walking around that looks foreign say hi!!!!

this is gonna be one hell of a trip

There will be nine of us from Adelaide goin to the TAS on the friday, and probly daikoku on sat night...

anybody know if you can get minibus hire like the taxis we have in aus??

We will be wearing SAU shirts... look out for us.

Nikko - Utsunomiya Station

The from the station you will need to take a taxi 17km which will cost ¥4,900 (one way)

I have attached a map which will help the taxi driver so please try to

print that out, you may want to arrange for the taxi driver to meet

you at the end of the day.

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