AE86 Hunting in Japan

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AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:11 pm

Hello all,
I don't post here too much, but I thought I would share this. I have been living in Japan for a few months now, and these are my blog posts that have to do with all the AE86's I have found so far, and there has been a lot! Hope you enjoy these pics, and if you have questions, let me know!

Sorry for being lazy, but I am sure some of you know these cars!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress.co ... n-japan-1/

And here is the second round!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress.co ... n-japan-2/

BEST DAY EVER!!!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress.co ... n-japan-3/

BEST SHOP EVER!!!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress.co ... n-japan-4/

Last one, but an amazing few days!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress.co ... japan-5-6/
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby idreamofdrifting » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:13 pm

Blade wrote:Hello all,
I don't post here too much, but I thought I would share this. I have been living in Japan for a few months now, and these are my blog posts that have to do with all the AE86's I have found so far, and there has been a lot! Hope you enjoy these pics, and if you have questions, let me know!

Sorry for being lazy, but I am sure some of you know these cars!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress...ng-in-japan-1/

And here is the second round!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress...ng-in-japan-2/

BEST DAY EVER!!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress...ng-in-japan-3/





your links are dead brah....
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby SolidSTI » Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:28 am

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:56 am

All good on the first post now! Sorry!

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby grappletech » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:38 am

are you stationed there?
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:41 am

I am from Canada, but I am currently teaching here in Osaka. Met some cool guys that are with 86's, they were pretty nice!

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby idreamofdrifting » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:40 am

Blade, thx so much for the pics brother!
I love all them!
it's pretty much the next best thing to actually being there, and I would love to go back again soon!
Please keep taking pics of Japan, and her awesome 86's!
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:12 am

I'll try. Is this the crazy guy with the Toyota van I met in Calgary and hung out in his new garage when I was there? :p

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby SolidSTI » Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:18 am

You should do a FB page with blog updates, pics, etc. Easier for folks to track when you post new content.
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:54 pm

I have my Facebook, but I know you can subscribe to the blog, or to this thread. There may only be one more post before I leave, and that's a maybe, so we shall see how it goes.

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby idreamofdrifting » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:38 pm

Blade wrote:I'll try. Is this the crazy guy with the Toyota van I met in Calgary and hung out in his new garage when I was there? :p


if u meant me, no, I'm not that guy. lol
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:50 pm

Oh, sorry! I just know a guy that has a site called "I dream of drifting", so I wasn't sure if you were him. :p

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby kendallspower » Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:45 am

Thanks for sharing.

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby toyorican » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:44 pm

Thank you for sharing this photos with us,great pics man!
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:44 pm

Carland is heaven if you like stock cars, but TechArt is more my kind of heaven! I should be getting to one more place soon, so there should be some more pics.

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby riddleyo » Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:49 pm

Fantastic blog, keep up the great work with all the pictures. Have fun!

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:24 am

Here is the 4th edition! Impulse in Kobe! Enjoy!

http://myadventuresinjapan.wordpress.co ... n-japan-4/

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Tibby » Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:39 pm

Blade ur living the dream for us all right now man lol, keep the adventures coming and keep us posted especially when u go back for ur ride along in Tajimas car, thatll b fun for sure! Great stuff here I hope to be there one day soon myself :)

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby kendallspower » Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:28 am

Nice!

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby SidekickChuck » Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:49 am

Always nice seeing some nice cars out there. Especially since the cost for operating and licensing cars on the road over there is ridiculous.
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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby cupnoodles » Sun Dec 08, 2013 3:13 pm

SidekickChuck wrote:Always nice seeing some nice cars out there. Especially since the cost for operating and licensing cars on the road over there is ridiculous.


Yeah I thinks its something like $2000 per year to get the car permit and inspection.

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby JyuRoku » Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:21 am

I pay about $450 every 2 years for the mandatory Japanese insurance and inspection. Then maybe $100 a year for road tax.

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Blade » Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:28 am

Isn't it a lot more if your car is modified? Doesn't every change have to be checked?

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby JyuRoku » Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:36 pm

Alot of things are illegal but legal if registered. Engine swaps where the engine code is different(16v to 20v is ok) have to be documented. Adjustable suspension parts are illegal(some can be registered). 3" minimum ground clearance. Tires cant stick out past the body at the top. Big wings, illegal unless don't stick out past the body. Easy emissions test, and exhaust DB check. Older cars have a higher DB allowance. I know with the Cusco lateral bar, it includes paperwork to register the mod so it can be legal. But much easier to remove and reinstall after inspection.

Most people return the car to mostly-stock every two years, then mod it right back. I install a exhaust silencer, and slap on stock wheels and im good.

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Topazkd » Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:47 am

Awesome cars! Jealous you live in japan

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby Gervase » Sun May 11, 2014 12:02 pm

Thanks for all the pics,a lot of inspiration there 8-)

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby mideng » Mon May 26, 2014 12:40 am

Blade... Ur my hero, I'm graduating Compton high school and want to japland to teach English and get some jap pusie!

Can u chow me the way oh gripe tone! I am looking for Engrish gig in japland now!

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Re: AE86 Hunting in Japan

Postby quietskaterguy » Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:24 am

mideng wrote:Blade... Ur my hero, I'm graduating Compton high school and want to japland to teach English and get some jap pusie!

Can u chow me the way oh gripe tone! I am looking for Engrish gig in japland now!



My lord I hope you never attempt to teach anyone English. Maybe even hold off on telling anyone over seas that English is your first language.


BLADE, Awesome blog, love reading about your trip. Ive been to japan twice and lost a camera the second time that had all my awesome pictures. Brings back some great memories.
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