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NitroSpazzz posted:Looking closer at some of these cars...are Japanese market knock offs common? Three of these have popped up in the past couple days, all ending tonight. I thought Morgan Plus 4 or 4/4 initially but a lot of the details aren't right and all three of them look identical. I can't figure out what the hell they are unless Morgan made a base-base model for the Japanese market. I've spent the last hour trying to figure out wtf these things are. Showed it to my Japanese co-worker for a translation, it's this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panther_Lima
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dphi posted:Showed it to my Japanese co-worker for a translation, it's this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panther_Lima It’s funny you brought these particular ones up! Someone else discovered the exact same thing (not me)
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dphi posted:Showed it to my Japanese co-worker for a translation, it's this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panther_Lima There's what looks like a really nice Caterham going in a few hours https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-lHcKF0Ad6WA7Rta.htm NitroSpazzz fucked around with this message at 02:33 on Sep 6, 2018 |
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 Another one is up, last one went for over a million yen, this one is lower mileage and looks even cleaner so I expect even more. USS so we won't know.  The interior though KakerMix fucked around with this message at 04:01 on Sep 6, 2018 |
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Sep 6, 2018 03:57
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Applebees Appetizer posted:Just a reminder, but if you're used to driving a Mazda 6 and a Miata, a Hilux (or any truck) is going to ride and drive like utter dogshit in comparison. Might want to go drive an older Toyota truck first to get a feel for it. I cut my teeth on lovely Cherokees and an Izuzo Rodeo with blown shocks. I can handle pretty much anything.
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I had never heard of this thing before so I had to look it up. Apparently its Supercharged and Turbocharged and gets a whopping 108 horsepower and was rallied. That must mean its AWD right? I can't find any info on if it was FWD, RWD or AWD. I want one now. Goodbye Cappo. Hello March.
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Loanarn posted:I had never heard of this thing before so I had to look it up. Apparently its Supercharged and Turbocharged and gets a whopping 108 horsepower and was rallied. That must mean its AWD right? I can't find any info on if it was FWD, RWD or AWD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Micra#Super_Turbo FWD with a limited slip. Looks like it was designed for a spec series. https://jalopnik.com/is-this-twincharged-nissan-the-most-forgotten-homologat-1653317711 https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/HERITAGE/march_super_turbo.html
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Loanarn posted:I had never heard of this thing before so I had to look it up. Apparently its Supercharged and Turbocharged and gets a whopping 108 horsepower and was rallied. That must mean its AWD right? I can't find any info on if it was FWD, RWD or AWD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8f2n1OOAgA
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Took the ACTIVE WORLD up North on its first big trip and things turned out pretty well.  Dog seal of approval.  Also spotted this camperized RHD TownAce  Only issues at some point some belt started making a huge amount of noise. Turned out it was the alternator belt. My brother and I were discussing this while a person overheard and said that they drove a Delica for 10 years, did his own maintenance and he could have a look. He quickly identified the issue and said the tensioner is really bad and undoes itself all the time. I got this fixed without issue.
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the things I would do to own that
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SlimManFat posted:the things I would do to own that I think all you have to do is spend money. 
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beep-beep car is go posted:I think all you have to do is spend money.
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everdave posted:Mazda Titan Camping One day.....one day.
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The only way to authentically drive a kei truck is to be 70+ years old with your geezer leaf sticker in the rear glass, doing 20 under the speed limit on a 2 lane road in the countryside with no overtaking zones.  Also   Femtosecond posted:My brother and I were discussing this while a person overheard and said that they drove a Delica for 10 years, did his own maintenance and he could have a look. He quickly identified the issue and said the tensioner is really bad and undoes itself all the time. As you do, lol Ethics_Gradient fucked around with this message at 22:39 on Sep 6, 2018 |
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Sep 6, 2018 22:34
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$100 bucks lighter and I've got all the belts + tensioner on the way for our Jimny. I was looking over the paperwork, since 2014 it had gone 448km total. Belts look a bit ratty and the AC belt slips regardless of adjustment depending on the revs. No evidence of a timing belt ever being done on it but the serpentine belts aren't the originals. The size of the engine and packaging means you don't even have to remove the radiator to get at the timing belt, I'd be surprised if it takes me more than 2 hours to change it all.  Jimnys are loving rad as heck, yeah I've got the AZ-1 too but it's cool as gently caress that both my other half and I have these ultra-cool and fall-in-love-able cars right now. You'd expect that the AZ-1 would get a lot of attention and it does, but the Jimny competes with it.
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KakerMix posted:
Because that thing is loving amazing and every time I see a picture of it I hate you a little bit (not real hate, jealous hate). If I had the extra $$$, and if the salt up here wouldn't eat a beautiful thing like that in about 3 years, I'd be looking for one.
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Odd question, but do any of the Subaru/Toyota/Honda trucks have a bench seat up front for three people? I need a winter vehicle with 4 wheel drive but need to carry 3 people. I like the functionality of the truck, but guess I could do a van if I had to.
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Gaddamn the Jimnys are tempting. Looking at the statistics it seems like the prices are pretty low, maybe that’s due to how many there are? I’d love to have one that’s modified to poo poo with those tractor wheels and all but I guess that’s not the shrewdest move.
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Had a bid on a really clean Estima and right before it went through they cancelled the auction. I know it happens but first time for me.
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savesthedayrocks posted:Odd question, but do any of the Subaru/Toyota/Honda trucks have a bench seat up front for three people? I need a winter vehicle with 4 wheel drive but need to carry 3 people. I like the functionality of the truck, but guess I could do a van if I had to. Some Hiluxes did but good Hiluxes (utes, not Surfs) are hard to come by in Japan now.
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Siochain posted:Because that thing is loving amazing and every time I see a picture of it I hate you a little bit (not real hate, jealous hate). If I had the extra $$$, and if the salt up here wouldn't eat a beautiful thing like that in about 3 years, I'd be looking for one. So get one then get it undercoated? They are super stout little trucks so as long as you goop up the bottom you should be golden. savesthedayrocks posted:Odd question, but do any of the Subaru/Toyota/Honda trucks have a bench seat up front for three people? I need a winter vehicle with 4 wheel drive but need to carry 3 people. I like the functionality of the truck, but guess I could do a van if I had to. Since you mention Honda and Subaru I'm assuming you mean kei trucks? There isn't enough space up front for that, you've got about 4.5 feet across to play with for the whole car. A 4WD van in the kei category is the only thing with seating for at least 3 and still being a kei. Or a Jimny, those have back seats too. Most full-size pickups will be quad-cab anyway so if you go that a bench seat up front won't be required though you'll be stuck with Toyota since Honda and Subaru don't have large pickups. LANCERS  
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I’ve been guilted into cross posting this here. Long over due.Fievel Goes Bi posted:Ask and you shall receive. quote:It’s a strange car to drive. Just putting around town just feels like a normal car. I wouldn’t hesitate to take it on a long trip in a heartbeat. Handles the highway no prob. And isn’t to uncomfortable to drive. Just happily burbles along. Parking is stupid easy downtown which is nice. But put it on a back road with some hills and twists, it’s a god drat riot grinning from ear to ear. Totally different car. Suzuki really built a real sports car not just something that looks the part. Really needs some real tires though then it’ll become truly go kart like. Still lots of fun to show up dudes with exotics parked around town. Every time I see it and drive it just puts a stupid smile on my face.
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Fievel Goes Bi posted:I’ve been guilted into cross posting this here.  Oh man, I was just wondering whatever became of your little friend. I love the way the little guy looks with OH plates (and that it is what you dreamt).
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Nice Cappo Fievel! I’ve been getting a lot of them looked at, probably bring one home soon. Very cool
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Got the MR2 home finally! Will be posting pics soon. The car was super gross on the outside and literally coated in grime, but the interior is beyond perfect. It even has that 90's Toyota new plastic smell!
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Just so you guys know. Cappos are posted in the Suzuki section under the Model of "Other" pretty frequently. Since they have less eyeballs they usually go for a little less. There are three for sale there now. https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-2OOjChvuSsURbo.htm https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-cTL0Xlzwr1W7B7H.htm https://auc.japancardirect.com/aj-Qi9aciA8ZsHOxc.htm All low mileage and low starting bids. If I weren't already in debt buying a third car i'd take a stab at the first and third ones.
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Frank Dux posted:Got the MR2 home finally! Will be posting pics soon. The car was super gross on the outside and literally coated in grime, but the interior is beyond perfect. It even has that 90's Toyota new plastic smell! I wish I could bottle what my Majesta smells like inside. New Toyota. It will be gone as soon as I get the title in the mail.
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Snowy posted:THE CLIMAX OF 4WD Not to be a buzzkill but that one has been up a bunch of times keeps getting pulled
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everdave posted:Not to be a buzzkill but that one has been up a bunch of times keeps getting pulled Sounds like they might be happy to sell just the spare-wheel cover then? I now wonder if it would be cheaper to import a spare car for parts or pay shipping and tax on parts each time you need them. Can a car, let's say a Delica, be cut in half to make it "parts" Customs-wise? In an honest way, not a "weld it back together later" way? gently caress, the US lets us do that with machine guns.
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madeintaipei posted:Sounds like they might be happy to sell just the spare-wheel cover then? They are super weird about sending poo poo over. A whole car sure here you go oh wait the umbrella that was in the car not allowed
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madeintaipei posted:Sounds like they might be happy to sell just the spare-wheel cover then? I know the one dudes in Australia had a turbo hot hatch kei car (forget the name) cut in half and sent to Australia since that satisfied the requirements for there. For here in the USA I imagine it would be the same, although I'm not sure there is any big deal about importing engines vs whole cars. everdave posted:They are super weird about sending poo poo over. A whole car sure here you go oh wait the umbrella that was in the car not allowed There is no hard and fast rule. Used to be that "loose" items couldn't be included in a vehicle when it was shipped, now though you can. The 4 door Pajero we received had a front bullbar in the rear along with the luggage rack, tied down in the cargo area. Also was a tiny little folding stool and some LED lights. This stuff was inventoried on the invoice even, made it through just fine.
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KakerMix posted:I know the one dudes in Australia had a turbo hot hatch kei car (forget the name) cut in half and sent to Australia since that satisfied the requirements for there. For here in the USA I imagine it would be the same, although I'm not sure there is any big deal about importing engines vs whole cars. My Majesta had a crap ton in the trunk that didn’t t make it over, mainly I wanted the oem Toyota tire chains but they basically told me tough luck
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everdave posted:My Majesta had a crap ton in the trunk that didn’t t make it over, mainly I wanted the oem Toyota tire chains but they basically told me tough luck rip   There is a very real possibility that the AZ-1 is a hair taller. KakerMix fucked around with this message at 19:38 on Sep 10, 2018 |
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KakerMix posted:I know the one dudes in Australia had a turbo hot hatch kei car (forget the name) cut in half and sent to Australia since that satisfied the requirements for there. For here in the USA I imagine it would be the same, although I'm not sure there is any big deal about importing engines vs whole cars. Sorry but this is false, the rule is absolutely you cannot ship things in cars. You might be lucky and have a customs agent or port that decides they do not care but the law states no go.
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That’s An awesome pic Kaker as usual. I have an email from JCD saying we could ship whatever now to USA obviously that is not working out.
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Lord of Garbagemen posted:Sorry but this is false, the rule is absolutely you cannot ship things in cars. You might be lucky and have a customs agent or port that decides they do not care but the law states no go. Yeah the rules say one thing, but reality is another. I'd never run the risk of shipping something I absolutely wanted to be sure that would make it (see my Jimny bumper and tire cover issue earlier) but for ~bonus~ stuff like the bullbar and luggage rack I didn't really care to get, sure shove it in and see. I say "rule" in the sense of enforcement. Laws that aren't enforced don't really mean much.
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KakerMix posted:Yeah the rules say one thing, but reality is another. I'd never run the risk of shipping something I absolutely wanted to be sure that would make it (see my Jimny bumper and tire cover issue earlier) but for ~bonus~ stuff like the bullbar and luggage rack I didn't really care to get, sure shove it in and see. Supposedly my port is the most lax, but I got an email saying my Prado coming to Newport News and I was like no I said Savannah only and 5 minutes later they say oh yeah Savannah. Not going to be here til freaking November
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KakerMix posted:Yeah the rules say one thing, but reality is another. I'd never run the risk of shipping something I absolutely wanted to be sure that would make it (see my Jimny bumper and tire cover issue earlier) but for ~bonus~ stuff like the bullbar and luggage rack I didn't really care to get, sure shove it in and see. I wouldn't tell someone that its a go tho, Tacoma and Long Beach will make your life miserable if you try to ship anything extra in the car.
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