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

Miata_mx5 · 09-03-2008, 02:35 AM

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.ph...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:

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.

Rest Stop:

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.

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.

Notice the Side out exhaust ^^

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

Laps:

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

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 · 09-03-2008, 02:44 AM

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

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

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

Phoenix7 · 09-03-2008, 02:45 AM

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

Miata_mx5 · 09-03-2008, 02:52 AM

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

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

Miata_mx5 · 09-03-2008, 02:55 AM

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*** · 09-03-2008, 03:19 AM

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

***Herblenny*** · 09-03-2008, 06:53 AM

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 · 09-03-2008, 10:54 AM

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

khronus79 · 09-03-2008, 06:54 PM

Awesome thread

Phoenix7 · 09-03-2008, 06:55 PM

^^

K-Tune · 09-05-2008, 02:36 PM

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

Whizbang · 09-05-2008, 02:48 PM

how exactly did you get them to pick you up?

cabaynes · 09-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Impedance

how exactly did you get them to pick you up?

Ganesh (Miata_Mx5) has many rotary friends in Japan

Miata_mx5 · 09-06-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-Tune

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 · 09-06-2008, 08:06 AM

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?

09-03-2008, 02:35 AM	#1
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	Japan Vacation Part II, 7's Day/ (56K, Blow your head off) 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.ph...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: 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. Rest Stop: 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. 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. Notice the Side out exhaust ^^ The "T2" All carbon Time attack car from REVOLUTION that made its' debut this year. Laps: Yokohama's new replacement for the A048 R Compound tires, The ADVAN A050. 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. __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog Last edited by Miata_mx5; 09-03-2008 at 02:58 AM.

09-03-2008, 02:44 AM	#2
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	Daikoku Futo Meeting started at around 7 pm the next day. I rode with a friend there to check it out. The White Chrome Hearts FD (Famous for its' really expensive platinum shift knob worth about $1000 USD) I also had a chance to meet Mr.Ito from Super Autobacs Chiba Naganuma the day before as well. __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog

09-03-2008, 02:52 AM	#4
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	Here are some pictures from Japan, Yokohama, and some of the scenes. I love food. Especially japanese food. No one better to eat with than rotary friends. __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog

09-03-2008, 02:55 AM	#5
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog

09-03-2008, 06:53 AM	#7
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	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! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

09-03-2008, 03:19 AM	#6
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	It's interesting to see how much is written in english over there. Very nice, It looks like you have a great time!

09-03-2008, 10:54 AM	#8
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	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 __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

09-03-2008, 06:54 PM	#9
khronus79 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 661 Rep Power: 18	Awesome thread __________________

09-05-2008, 02:36 PM	#11
K-Tune The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	do you have any info on the lap times of the cars at Ebisu?

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09-06-2008, 08:06 AM	#15
Doc-1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 115 Rep Power: 18	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?