Japan Vacation Part II, 7's Day/ (56K, Blow your head off)

[Miata_mx5]

For those that remember, i went to Japan in 2008 January for Auto salon, visiting some shop friends, and having some fun in Japan. I spent some time back in California (after living here for 12 years, it got boring again), so i went back.

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=727048&highlight=Japan+Vacation

^ Original thread from Jan 08

Ebisu 7's Day:

Mr.Koseki from scoot and Mr.Akira Saito (who drives the red tamon designs Series 8 FD3S), picked me up from the hotel in sagamihara at around 3:30 am. I did not sleep a wink that night, because i did not want them to leave my ass behind (you snooze, you lose).

They picked me up at the hotel:

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Then, some pictures from the 3 hours drive to the track, and pumping some gas. I was playing with my camera settings on my point and shoot camera. :willy_nilly:

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Rest Stop:

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We finally got there, and went to our Pit Area, and Mr.Koseki decided the car was not loud enough, so he fitted his one off "circuit exhaust" that was basically a sidepipe straightpipe exhaust for his 4 rotor.

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Some pictures of the R-Magic Crew: They had their Version 6 D1GP FD3S and their Ver 5. Rx8 Circuit car there. More pictures of the other shop cars as well.

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Notice the Side out exhaust ^^

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The "T2" All carbon Time attack car from REVOLUTION that made its' debut this year.

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Laps:

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Yokohama's new replacement for the A048 R Compound tires, The ADVAN A050.

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We all went together to eat at a neighborhood restaurant after, and that concluded 7's day at EBISU Circuit, Next Day we had the meeting at Daikoku Futo Parking Area.

[Miata_mx5]

Daikoku Futo Meeting started at around 7 pm the next day. I rode with a friend there to check it out.

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The White Chrome Hearts FD (Famous for its' really expensive platinum shift knob worth about $1000 USD)

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I also had a chance to meet Mr.Ito from Super Autobacs Chiba Naganuma the day before as well.

[Phoenix7]

very cool man, great pics. Looks like a blast!

[Miata_mx5]

Here are some pictures from Japan, Yokohama, and some of the scenes.

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I love food. Especially japanese food. No one better to eat with than rotary friends.

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[Miata_mx5]

Soon to come: More pictures from visiting my friends at R-Magic, Pictures from AXIA Sports, Nagoya, and etc...

For now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YLbvQlSF4

I filmed this video when i rode in the R magic D1 Car at Ebisu, 1st lap is warmup.

I am tired now.

[ZGN]

It's interesting to see how much is written in english over there.
Very nice, It looks like you have a great time!

[Herblenny]

Beauty of RCCD is that I could put this link on the Digizine.. I'm waiting on one more thing and when I update the RCCD, I'll include a link to this..

OR, ZGN could put a link on the website to this thread.. We'll get it worked out in next couple of days to get you most exposure!

[Brent]

Amazing pictures!!! These pictures make me want to go all the more. I can't wait to go to Japan... once I get back from spending 15 months in a different part of Asia :D

[khronus79]

Awesome thread

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[Phoenix7]

^^:lol:

[K-Tune]

do you have any info on the lap times of the cars at Ebisu?

[Whizbang]

how exactly did you get them to pick you up?

[cabaynes]

how exactly did you get them to pick you up?

Ganesh (Miata_Mx5) has many rotary friends in Japan

[Miata_mx5]

do you have any info on the lap times of the cars at Ebisu?

What information would you like?

There were quite a few grid races they had. Rx7 only race, Rx8 race, etc.

Mr.Koseki from scoot sports is a friend of mine. I asked him before i left if i could roll with him to 7's day. He said yes.

[Doc-1]

What a wonderful holiday. It is obvious that there is somewhat of a following for the old girl there. A lot of time and effort has gone into those FD's shown. A lot of love and care went into every car shown. I was unaware that the FD is that well liked in Japan. Does the RX-8 get the same response in Japan?

[Miata_mx5]

Everybody for the most part seems really passionate about their cars. Now, more and more people are pushing the limits of the Rx8 as well. Keep it mind the Rx-7 FD was produced in japan till 2002. So, it is not as old as the first 93-95 Models we got here.

[Mirage]

dude sick pictures, thanks so much for sharing

-Annand

[Rotary13B1]

VERY NICE PICS.. AMAZING... I like those cars they picked you up in ! haha

[AHarada]

So when's Part III? haha

Hide me in your luggage next time LOL