Going to Japan...found a few goodies places

[Shale]

Right. So I'm off on Saturday... and I've found a few places. I also have a few people dedicated to making sure I don't kill myself over there, courtesy of my father.

So. I'm thinking.

I may have a bit of room in my suitcase or bits and pieces. Im really only after gauges (+pod) and HIDs for myself...

Throw it out there people. Suggestions of things you want (and will actually buy off me once I'm back)... if I come across them, can afford... I might bring them back

I WILL HAVE MUH LAPTOP. And there is wireless at the hotel. So I'll see updates here And will post what I find on the first trip to UP Garage at least.

So... fire away I can only do a few small items, cash is limited as is space...

[Guest]

a machete for to chop off your fingers.

You cant spout so much dribble with bloody stumps doing the typing right?

JK JK just go to a super Autobacs and prepare your credit card to take some punishment!!

Oh one handy hint for you, the only atm machines i found that took westpac cards were the japanese post office ones!

Make sure you visit Shibuya, good gadget shopping.

Harajuku is also a nice district to browse(and stare) in.

[Guest]

MAke sure you visit a Super Autobacks

Way cool

Automotive parts supermarket

[kamineko]

my bad for not editing Ross's post. I guess deep down he is a nice guy.. lol

where in Japan are you going?

[Shale]

Just Tokyo for 90% of the trip, though Dad is organising an overnight stay at a traditional lodge out in the country for a real taste of Japan

TOTALLY going to Autobacs by the sounds of it...omg. Getting my arse dragged to Shibuya too. And the factory, if my crazy Indian friend kept his word and organised it :-\

[kamineko]

well id like the FF:AC and FF7:Int for ps3 pack that comes with the XIII demo ... but i have a broken car to save for

oh oh go to the SQUARE ENIX shop in tokyo. only open weekends. i can get the address for you? i think i found it on google maps too, i walked in circles for 3 hours to find it after getting off at wrong station..

[D-Style]

Super Autobacs FTW!!

Or if you can find a UPGARAGE there are really good too.

[Guest]

Re ATM's. Many 7-11's also have ATM machines that take international cards but they charge a fee.

I was in Japan a week ago. I wish I'd heard of Autobacs (then again, I may have spent too much money .

[Swindog]

 Shale said:

Just Tokyo for 90% of the trip, though Dad is organising an overnight stay at a traditional lodge out in the country for a real taste of Japan

TOTALLY going to Autobacs by the sounds of it...omg. Getting my arse dragged to Shibuya too. And the factory, if my crazy Indian friend kept his word and organised it :-\

Does that inc a payment of two dorrar? ($2) Lol

[Swindog]

O the amount of stuff i could ask you to get!

What about a new or good cond factory sti gear knob?

[Swindog]

and gearknob boot i have a 99 wrx.

[Shale]

 kamineko said:

well id like the FF:AC and FF7:Int for ps3 pack that comes with the XIII demo ... but i have a broken car to save for

oh oh go to the SQUARE ENIX shop in tokyo. only open weekends. i can get the address for you? i think i found it on google maps too, i walked in circles for 3 hours to find it after getting off at wrong station..

Only thing I like from Square is the fighting game that has that crazy mofo Ken Mishima/Godhand in it ;D But you know what WHO CARES, fire me the address and I'll try and get there ;D I have a week of staring like a lost Gaijin to do!! (Only open on weekends though? Will have to have a peek when I get there on Sunday, or before I leave on Saturday)

D-Style - Dad's business contact says there's a massive UP Garage very close to my hotel. GUESS WHERE I'M SPENDING MY WEEK ;D

Righty, the mounting list...

Shale's List Of Stuff To Perve At And Consider Getting:

- Drool at Square Enix shop for Kami-sensei (potentially waste some cash there)

- Gearknob and boot, STi ver 5, for Swin <-- edited

- Gauge pod for Lou (And meeee!!)

Will pad this out and add prices as I find them ;D

[DRFVDR]

pictures lots and lots of cool stuff(and japanese chicks )

[Guest]

+1 on Japanese chicks

[Shale]

AFAIK someone's stolen my camera...it magicked itself off one night and haven't seen it since

[DRFVDR]

oh then a new camera and pics of japanese chicks

[Shale]

Lmao. Will see what I can get at duty free in the way of cheapo snappers ;D

[Guest]

Don't expect Japan to be cheap for electronics. I found it was cheaper to buy stuff in NZ if you know where to go.

The only exception to that that I saw in two weeks there was PS3's. I saw some crazy deals on them but not speaking/reading the language I wonder whether I was missing something important

[kamineko]

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/showcase/

SQEX toys lol

japanese map pdf http://www.square-enix.co.jp/showcase/images/accessmap.pdf

english map http://www.square-enix.co.jp/showcase/eng/images/accessmap.pdf

[Shale]

SQEX...that sounds so dirty ;D

Oh I'll probably get a camera in Sydney since I'm stuck there for SEVEN HOURS DFS ftw...

[Swindog]

 arsenal69 said:

+1 on Japanese chicks

+2

[kamineko]

swinny you might want to confirm which style u want. i tried the small tube shape one on ADR's wagon, it felt really nice, very mechanical.

http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/parts/gcgf_impreza/cat6.html

[BC5RA]

^^ I hated it.

He's changed it now.

[Shale]

o_O Hm. New stuff...good fricken fun!

[Jammasta]

Theres something deeply curious about used panties from a vending machine.

Will pay top dollar for sealed package.