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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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So, back in the states, I am the proud owner of a 07 tC. Well, I got stationed in Japan and, for performance reasons, decided on a 98 WRX wagon vs a bB. But, there is a monthly gathering of locals cars and here is two pics I thought you guys would enjoy:





And for the fun of it, my WRX:


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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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That silver Bb has my wheels on it...

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Other than the lower spoiler I'm lovin the wrx wagon
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I wonder if those guys from Japan get as happy as we do when they get parts made in the US as for us its parts from Japan lol....
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very nice
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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nice! I tried so hard to get stationed there lol
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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nice any more pics from the rising sun.Your rex is awesome
Old Sep 23, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Those two pics are the best I currently have. I keep my camera with me at all times and am always on the lookout for any custom cars out here. I am waiting to see a nice, modified new bB so I can get some pics for you guys. It looks nothing like what is back in the states. If you want to check out some more pics of my car and others that I have seen around this place, but mostly my car, check out my flickr page:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/f1avah/
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LOL, I wonder how much they have to pay for a USDM hatch! Nice pics though, and definately keep em' coming. I LOVE the WRX too BTW.
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Originally Posted by EDDIEA123
I wonder if those guys from Japan get as happy as we do when they get parts made in the US as for us its parts from Japan lol....
They actually do have a USDM scene out their much like we have a JDM scene here..I've seen pics from a couple meets. So I guess they kinda do lol
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Yea, it's funny how you can look at Yahoo auctions Japan and see Scion and xB badges for sale... a lot of the guys there are starting to rock Cali plates too. Pretty funny.
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^really? NICE! If only there were a JDM tc =/
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Originally Posted by EDDIEA123
I wonder if those guys from Japan get as happy as we do when they get parts made in the US as for us its parts from Japan lol....
i was just thinking of that when i saw the silver bb. do JDM guys want USDM parts? i noticed the silver bb has the licence plate in the hatch instead of the bumper like all the other bb's
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i prob. should of read the rest of this thread befor i posted lol
question has been answered lol
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mmmmmm japanese clean > euro all day
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thank you for running center caps
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