Anyone making the trek? Seven of us so far in our group. Impromptu bar set up out of the trunk of the Rocket, moonshine disguised as motor oil....
Hey, so that's the car on the poster....So what's the deal, did you ship it over for the show? I will be in Omiya the previous week on business. I'm trying to stay through the weekend so I can get to the show. If it works out, I will send you a PM.
Looking forward to seeing the photos,,hopefully I will see Akira and my old sedan in some of the photos. HRP
I won't be there, but I just like to make it know that Rez of the Corsair's Car Club is gonna be there. Here's is a bitch'n drawing of his ride that will be there.
Am looking forward to meeting all, we need to set up a time and place to get a "class photo"... Goes without saying, if I can assist with anyone, I will do my best to accommodate if I can.
Rez's car is bitchin. Just got the newest issue of Moon, and they did some cool pics of it. ike the idea to get a pic of everyone there.I'm sure there will be many opportunities, but what I hope the most for is pictures of all of us driving around on the streets. Rez's car will echo for miles with the song that comes from his exhaust.... We better not get lost.....
Not sure, we are kinda on their itinerary. I do believe we make the drive from the port to the venue. Motorcycles and cars. I'm driving mine, it'll be loud....
Are all vehicles arriving on the same ship?? When is the pickup scheduled?? Who is your POC at Moon, Steve?? I believe he is the only native speaker there. Another of the employees there at the store has a nice A roadster and of course, Shige has a couple of Camaros presently sitting in the garage out back of the sales store/restaraunt. A video of a parade in from the port would be very cool, and probably already thought about... You will be impressed, if not already, with the efficiency of the event and people here.
Rezz is going to kill it out there. He also helping me with my coupe hope it comes out as sick as his 29...
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Is that you/your car that's at Willie's that he's doing for this event as well as his? Rez has mentioned it to me. Seen Rez last Wednesday night grabing a quick bite to eat @ the Broiler and was off as quick as he arrived to go work on the rides to make the shipping dead line. Good luck and have fun Johnny
not sure if the other usual suspects are going... but I am heading over again this year. I have not been in 2 years and my toy stock is way down (our other business is selling import toys) Hope to see some others there!
It's been 5 years already, John, and I'm just starting to get an itch to go again... But then I think of what I could buy for the car with that money......but then I think of the shopping spree I could do at Mooneyes......but then I'd have to visit with the in-laws....but then I might have that comeraderie with all of the other Flygins.....
Guys...I need a little advice from someone who know their way around the area. Teddisnoke and Rez are staying at the Continental which is way out of my price range and has no rooms available for Saturday night. What other hotels are near by,maybe a little cheaper? I'll be coming from Omiya through Toyko. A few tips on working through the train travel and then how to get to the show sight from the station would help.
I am staying at the Washington Hotel - it is about 20 minutes away - MUCH MUCH cheaper and the staff at the hotel speak english. Take a couple of subway stops and then walk through the big mall and you are there.
Ohhhhhh Omiya....it's the Bronx of Japan 2 train systems - Tokyo Metro & JR maps etc http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/subwaymap/index.html Trip Calculator is THE BEST!!!!! http://www.hyperdia.com/en/cgi/en/s...h_target=route&facility=reserved&sum_target=7 Get a JR Pass, too!! http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298184-c95742/Tokyo:Japan:Japan.Rail.Pass.html
Use "Route 2". http://www.hyperdia.com/en/cgi/en/s...h_target=route&facility=reserved&sum_target=7 Not sure if that works; http://www.hyperdia.com/en/ Input Omiya to Minato Mirai 75mins train ride - just commute from Omiya?? Stumble into a Love Hotel if you miss the last train (if you're lucky!!!!) Walk of shame back to the station in the morning.. Japan ROCKS!!!!!!!!!
3rd year im missing it have fun, take lots of pics! spending all my money and pushing harder every year until i get that "scholarship" haha. my bike went last year , just with its new owner not me...
Thanks Mark. I see I have some homework to do. I have all day Friday to struggle my way to Yokohama. Sunday I have to catch a plane, so I can't screw that travel up. We should set up a club or private group or whatever its called on the HAMB to exchange our travel plans and contact into.
Any chance others would be interested in a "class photo"?? Maybe meet at Dale's car at 1030 or 1100??
Fly out in a couple of days cant wait love japan. Any hints for the show? have been told to get there early.
I went in '06 and really had a blast. I have wanted to return every year since but for one reason or another haven't. However, I think I have convinced Mrs. Acme to go in 2013 and stay for a week after. She already put in for the time off.
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