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Magnet · March 28th, 2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hansvonaxion

There are a lot of Embassies around that area, I don't know exactly where the Israeli Embassy is, I've never had to go there

I saw a car I never knew existed yesterday.

Toyota Mega Cruiser!!

hansvonaxion · March 28th, 2008, 05:49 AM

I went snowboarding the other day, so heres a few snaps.

We sat in the "first class" section until we got told to move.

Tokyo is such a beautiful city, not.

And getting more rural

hansvonaxion · March 28th, 2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnet

Toyota Mega Cruiser!!

Bingo! Give the man a cigar.

I think I asked you before where in Perth you are from. Its my hometown.

Sorry, forgot to resize a couple of pics.

hansvonaxion · March 28th, 2008, 05:55 AM

A couple of whacky things in the catalogue on the train.

First is a scope so you can look into your own ear. Why? I don't know. The second one, well you figure it out.

Arrived!

hansvonaxion · March 28th, 2008, 06:00 AM

Now time for some random stuff.

Here's a "free smoking room". You can go in here and smoke, no charge. Its recently become illegal to smoke on the street in most areas of Tokyo.

I went to Korakuen to get tickets fro Shooto tonight, this is just next door. I don't know why, but having a rollercoaster going over buildings and through a wall and ferris wheel just makes it seem scarier. You can hear the screams for miles.

Thats it for today!

hansvonaxion · March 28th, 2008, 07:31 AM

Sorry, a couple more taken on the DSLR that I ran across when processing other pics and noticed they were auto related.

Rainbow bridge

This is the "ring road" that you can get on and go round and round till you want to get off, used as a race track late at night, as seen in the fast and the furious, can be very confusing at times.

maateuszz89 · March 28th, 2008, 03:11 PM

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That's nice! The same archtectural mess like in eastern Europe

Great pictures - as always.

bobo_1314 · March 28th, 2008, 05:42 PM

I love this thread because you take great pics, hansvonaxion sama!! Keep 'em coming!!

Lupin_IV · March 28th, 2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hansvonaxion

Kavorkian Scarf

Leadfoot866 · March 29th, 2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hansvonaxion

I went to Korakuen to get tickets fro Shooto tonight, this is just next door. I don't know why, but having a rollercoaster going over buildings and through a wall and ferris wheel just makes it seem scarier. You can hear the screams for miles.

*Roller Coaster Images*

Thats it for today!

That is downright awesome!
I want to ride that thing!

hansvonaxion · March 29th, 2008, 03:41 AM

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That's nice! The same archtectural mess like in eastern Europe

Its a mess alright. If there are town planners here, they're overpaid.
Houses are slapped together like garden sheds, but don't have the lifespan.

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Kavorkian Scarf

That's great, I knew someone would know what it was!

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I want to ride that thing!

Yeah me too, I think.
I might be too old for rollercoasters now, I think they just make me sick.

Thanks for the comments.

lip · March 29th, 2008, 06:28 AM

I love this thread. Very interesting.
Five stars and some rep for hansvonaxion:

Thanks.
Greetings, lip

das_thunder · March 29th, 2008, 02:43 PM

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Nice one

OK, I have nothing to say, just a few more pics.

I love this one! I want to start a project on one of this... TRD show off!

How much would cost one of those there in Japan?!

By the way, how does the law deals with tuned cars over there? Anyone can do it without any problem or if you get stopped by the police you can get your car apprehended?

Just because I see a lot of tuned cars over there... though I love some of them!... Like this AE86

This photos are awesome... keep on!

Banii · April 4th, 2008, 11:43 AM

oh, i love asahi superdry beer

but where's the souped up Mazdas at ?

oO

C53A_4G63T · April 4th, 2008, 10:59 PM

You need to head to the Daikoku Futo in Yokohama at night. Alot of seriously modified cars. It is one of the places I want to visit in my life time.

hansvonaxion · April 5th, 2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by das_thunder

I love this one! I want to start a project on one of this... TRD show off!

How much would cost one of those there in Japan?!

Well, they're overpriced here because they've become a bit of a collectors cars. Around $10-15k on average, the one in the picture more than that. Unless you've got your heart set on one and have bucketloads of money, I would suggest either something local or, if you want to import something, a newer car. For that money you could get an RX-8, 350Z, Skyline 350GT, RX-7 etc.

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Originally Posted by das_thunder

By the way, how does the law deals with tuned cars over there? Anyone can do it without any problem or if you get stopped by the police you can get your car apprehended?

I can only guess on this one, it seems to be easy enough to do. Theres an annual or bi-annual inspection, but thats pretty simple. The police here are pretty lenient on the roads, its a great place to drive once you get out of the city and don't mind paying for tol roads. Its still good in the city on a bike if you don't mind risking your life.

Import rules must be pretty lax also, because you see a lot of older American cars being imported recently.

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but where's the souped up Mazdas at ?

Don't see many, besides RX-7's. I'll keep my eye open.

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You need to head to the Daikoku Futo in Yokohama at night. Alot of seriously modified cars. It is one of the places I want to visit in my life time.

I've been meaning to go there (or Oifuto I think is also a hangout) but have never gotten around to it. I don't have a bike or car at the moment, but when we get one I'll be sure to head down.

VillageIdiot · April 7th, 2008, 08:54 AM

Mmm @ the snow, I've heard there's some really good powder in Japan.

dj.TAKA · April 7th, 2008, 09:46 AM

/read through thread.

Awesome pics. I like those clean R32's and Chaser V's. Nice AE86 too. Better than mine.

das_thunder · April 9th, 2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hansvonaxion

Well, they're overpriced here because they've become a bit of a collectors cars. Around $10-15k on average, the one in the picture more than that. Unless you've got your heart set on one and have bucketloads of money, I would suggest either something local or, if you want to import something, a newer car. For that money you could get an RX-8, 350Z, Skyline 350GT, RX-7 etc.

Ya It looks like there is quite expensive too... But well that's because of being such collectors car that I'm looking for one.
And because of this too:

+ YouTube Video

Just to be said It was the first 16V car/engine here in my country and it is capable of great handling... For import some car from would be quite odd... I drive in the right side of the road and have the steering wheel at the left side... There you have the opposite!!!

But well, thanks for the help...

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:46 AM Posts: 1,143 Rep Power: 32	I went snowboarding the other day, so heres a few snaps. We sat in the "first class" section until we got told to move. Tokyo is such a beautiful city, not. And getting more rural __________________

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:46 AM Posts: 1,143 Rep Power: 32	A couple of whacky things in the catalogue on the train. First is a scope so you can look into your own ear. Why? I don't know. The second one, well you figure it out. Arrived! __________________

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:46 AM Posts: 1,143 Rep Power: 32	Now time for some random stuff. Here's a "free smoking room". You can go in here and smoke, no charge. Its recently become illegal to smoke on the street in most areas of Tokyo. I went to Korakuen to get tickets fro Shooto tonight, this is just next door. I don't know why, but having a rollercoaster going over buildings and through a wall and ferris wheel just makes it seem scarier. You can hear the screams for miles. Thats it for today! __________________

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:46 AM Posts: 1,143 Rep Power: 32	Sorry, a couple more taken on the DSLR that I ran across when processing other pics and noticed they were auto related. Rainbow bridge This is the "ring road" that you can get on and go round and round till you want to get off, used as a race track late at night, as seen in the fast and the furious, can be very confusing at times. __________________

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