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Old May 31, 2005 | 05:37 AM
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hey guys, i'm planning on going to japan for a couple of weeks, and i want buy some goodies for my box...thing is, i don't know exactly what i should get. i'm probably gonna set aside 300 bucks...what should i buy?
Old May 31, 2005 | 06:21 AM
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i dunno BUT can u get me something while you're over there too? hehehe
Old May 31, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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used foglights(probably 50-60 usd)..
any used spoilers (50-150) plus u won't have anyone
in the us running the same spoiler as u..
and u can get little knick knacks like center console cupholders
Old May 31, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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$300?? that's it!??? haha seriously if it's your first time i'd highly suggest bringing a little bit more funds if you don't plan to go back anytime soon after that (you'll come back saying "damn! i should've had a little bit more to spend to buy those extra cool little trinkets). if you really enjoy the japanese tuner market you'll love just about every aspect of it! summer time is nice but depending on where you are it can get quite muggy/humid. where part of japan are you headed to? in either case, have fun!
Old May 31, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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bring back a R34
Old May 31, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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bring back a cute japanese girl, then post pics of her and your box here. thats JDM for sure.
Old May 31, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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^^pics of HIS box? What about her....heh nevermind...
Old May 31, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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Just go to Roppongi or Shibuya and blow it all partying with hot Russian chicks.

Thats what I did when I lived over there

The club "Lexington Queen" in Roppongi has the hottest chicks... go to the website and click PHOTOS, and you'll see what I mean

www.lexingtonqueen.com
Old May 31, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Man you gotta get the folding mirrors. Those are so hot!! And totally sell a bunch of stuff before you go. These guys are right, you're gonna need more $$$!

-Alex
Old May 31, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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well...for spending money in total im bringing about 1500...i was just thinking setting aside 300 for something for my car, but i can always set aside more if i really wanted to. eh we'll see
Old May 31, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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get the TRD japan header
Old May 31, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by firesquare
bring back a R34
I'm with this guy!!!!!
Old May 31, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Naw bring back a Step Wagon, Cedia Wagon, RA8 (Odyssey), S-MX, Wagon-R or Life.
Old May 31, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Take your Scion stuff and sell it there and buy their cool toys.
Old May 31, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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I like their rear door...so bring that back. Bring two...I'll buy the second.

On second thought bring back two of what ever...I'll spot you for them, when you get back.
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by parkyboi
well...for spending money in total im bringing about 1500...i was just thinking setting aside 300 for something for my car, but i can always set aside more if i really wanted to. eh we'll see
$1,500 just for spending cash sounds about right ($2k just to be on the safe side just for those little splurge moments ). are you going on a tour, friends/family that live there or by yourself? if it's the latter remember train/cab fare and food can get quite expensive if you don't watch your wallet.

that club lexington someone posted up earlier looks alright but roppongi is more notorious for "gaijin" (foreigners) so if that's up your alley then by all means have fun! (always do!) but i don't know about you but i dig the creamy good whiteness of asian girls in that case, shibuya and harajuku is right up your alley!
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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$300 bucks, that's like a million yen. lol.

with only that much money, i think you're looking to buy some accessories? run by the toyota dealer in japan and see what you can find. they have a lot of cool accessories the US doesn't get. model specific stuff tends to be more expensive. i doubt you can buy much in that category, but check it out anyway.

on the other hand, if you really don't have that much to spend, rethink your japan trip. the cost of living there is among the highest anywhere in the wooooooorld.
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Yeah... take a bunch of parts from your xB... Lot of them love the USDM stuff like we like the JDM stuff...
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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lol do u think i can walk in an autobacs store with a bunch of scion parts and sell them?
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by katchkillah
Naw bring back a Step Wagon, Cedia Wagon, RA8 (Odyssey), S-MX, Wagon-R or Life.

yea...i don't plan on selling any body parts once i get there...but thanks for the suggestion !



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