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I'm like a little kid at christmas, can't wait :thumbsup:

I am going to the following places:

Top Secret

Nismo

Crystal

UP Garage - Might they have R34 GTR Wheels?

Superautobachs

What else is around the Tokyo area that I should be visiting?

Also is there any way of finding some kind of drifting event or cruise or meeting on during next week some where around the Tokyo or the surrounding areas? I've heard of Daikoku, whats the nearest underground station, taxi from there I guess, will it be on Friday 18th, if not is there anything else on?

Cheers

P.S Any tips and tricks of travel from the residents?

Oh also looking for breakers yards for some R34 GTR Wheels...

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Have you got your Jap rail pass yet? If not I suggest you get one they are a bargain!! Ride the shinkansen (bullet train) to somewhere at 280kmh in complete silence it is surreal. As for wheels any big foot store or similar will have sets of R34 GTR wheels to choose from at ridiculous prices. If you are in Tokyo, Saitama is probably the best place to go to get them, about 1/2 hour train from downtown Tokyo

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I was there last Feb and went to a Big foot ( sells new and used wheels and tyres) in Saitama and they had at least six sets of genuine R34 GTR wheels and tyres for around 80,000 yen/$1000 oz which would be maybe 450 quid? Don't know about the rental the trains are that great I don't know why you would bother especially if you are not with someone who can navigate while you drive. Have you got a rail pass? If not you will need to get one BEFORE you arrive in Japan, they are not available in Japan. Also to be eligible you need to make sure that the immigration bod stamps on your passport that you are on holiday otherwise they won't honour the pass. A weeks unlimited travel around Japan I think from memory was 35,000 yen which is dirt cheap. you can't ride the Nozomi which is the fastest but hey the other ones (can't remember what they are called ) still haul arse!!

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Ok, thanks, I meant original R34 GTR Wheels though, is there a breakers or something like that?

How much is a rental?

Cheers

When i was in Osaka last Nov -December , i rented a Mazda demio ( Mazda 2 in Aus) for 4000 jpy per day from Mazda ( unlimited k's ) but paking at the hotel cost me 2000 jpy per day and tolls are very high as well . In 3 weeks i covered 3000 km and i paid about 30,000 jpy in tolls .

I found r34 gtr rims in up garage , most were around 100-150,000 jpy with tyres .

also found a set in blackchrome with brand new tyres , the price tag 300,000 .

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You need to buy one from a travel agent (at least that is how it works in Oz) and have it on you when you arrive in Japan. I think it is because it is so cheap. The shinkansen is fantastic but quite expensive, especially if you want to travel a bit. Tokyo to Nagano return was I think about 18000 yen and it is about an hour and a half trip. Anyway ask a travel agent and they will be able to steer you in the right direction. It covers you for subway, shinkansen and ferries anywhere in Japan so it is a great deal! www.japanrail.com/ will answer all your questions I think.

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