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Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
pretty as these pictures might look my dear teammates, driving iround the Tokyo area had proved too much of a pain for my clutch foot. Traffic and red lights are a contant thing and no matter where you go there are just cars cars cars and lines lines lines. Bicycles, not to mention, is an other major added risk on local roads, NARROW roads. I especially hate the fact that whatever highway (speedway / motorway or what have you) one gets on, an expensive toll is unavoidable and even on these highways, traffic can reach new hights.... On my way back from the country side yday there were 13KM -- I say again: THIRTEEN KILOMETRES of traffic going back into the city. These pictures sure come with a cost... 
a bit off subject but I love my 6spd and I'd rather bear the pain so really I shouldn't complain?
having that said though, driving on the countryside is wonderfully. People are much nicer and friendlier than Tokyo, roads are much wider, lesser traffic, life is wonderfully. Also, let's not forget to mention that these Japanese police are quite forgiving when it comes to parking violation. Unless you're REALLY overdoing it for an extended amout of time, they will usually let you slide right by.
on the speeding side, I've got a radar detector and am planning to purchase another version of sat.nav. DVD which has ALL the speedtraps recorded in it so I get a bit of an extra protection whenever my right foot becomes heavy.
hope that answers the question.
now I've got a question to ask. On a rainy day last Sunday with PSM on & coming out of a corner in 2nd I intentionally gave a bit more gas in hoping to see the tail comes out a bit, I managed a small slide and the car was recovered quite quickly. I did NOT step on the brake and as far as I remembered the PSM light did not come on.
What I want to know is, did PSM kick in??
When PSM kicks in, would the PSM-off light blink on the dash??
a bit off subject but I love my 6spd and I'd rather bear the pain so really I shouldn't complain?
having that said though, driving on the countryside is wonderfully. People are much nicer and friendlier than Tokyo, roads are much wider, lesser traffic, life is wonderfully. Also, let's not forget to mention that these Japanese police are quite forgiving when it comes to parking violation. Unless you're REALLY overdoing it for an extended amout of time, they will usually let you slide right by.
on the speeding side, I've got a radar detector and am planning to purchase another version of sat.nav. DVD which has ALL the speedtraps recorded in it so I get a bit of an extra protection whenever my right foot becomes heavy.
hope that answers the question.
now I've got a question to ask. On a rainy day last Sunday with PSM on & coming out of a corner in 2nd I intentionally gave a bit more gas in hoping to see the tail comes out a bit, I managed a small slide and the car was recovered quite quickly. I did NOT step on the brake and as far as I remembered the PSM light did not come on.
What I want to know is, did PSM kick in??
When PSM kicks in, would the PSM-off light blink on the dash??
Dec 11, 2005 10:41:08 AM
- Porky Tokyo
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Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
Long 720, nice shots man! Where did you go? I hate the traffic as well in Tokyo but a good place to let rip is the Daisan Keihin, I can get upto 220 - 230 KM no problems! Also, if you on the Aqua Line (underwater tunnel that goes across Tokyo bay) you can go as fast as you like, a mate did 305KM in a GT3!
Dec 11, 2005 1:34:39 PM
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Dec 11, 2005 1:37:59 PM
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Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
Daisan keihen is as cheap as chips - about JPY 250!!!!
The Aqua line is about JPY 3500 one way! BUT, a nice drive!
I have to do a big trip this week, singapore, Sydney and Bangkok - will take a week off and then NYC and LA BUT, I will try and squeeze a coffee on Wednesday IF possible! I just went to Roppongi and it was bloody snowing!!!!
The Aqua line is about JPY 3500 one way! BUT, a nice drive!
I have to do a big trip this week, singapore, Sydney and Bangkok - will take a week off and then NYC and LA BUT, I will try and squeeze a coffee on Wednesday IF possible! I just went to Roppongi and it was bloody snowing!!!!
Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
Yeah I think there's a light coming on when PSM kicks in.
I used have my clutch foot fall off on a regular base when commuting in my sports-setup Mazda MX5 at rush hr, until I found out that shoes can make a heck of a difference. Now I'm wearing comfy driving shoes / mocassins when driving, which keeps my clutch foot alive.
I used have my clutch foot fall off on a regular base when commuting in my sports-setup Mazda MX5 at rush hr, until I found out that shoes can make a heck of a difference. Now I'm wearing comfy driving shoes / mocassins when driving, which keeps my clutch foot alive.
Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
You realize don't you, that you'll now have to get a pink car to continue the car / tree photo session when the famous cherry blossom season comes around in spring? 
Do the car nuts still drive out to the mountain roads around Hakone(?) / Mount Fuji at the weekend for a little spirited driving?
Do the car nuts still drive out to the mountain roads around Hakone(?) / Mount Fuji at the weekend for a little spirited driving?
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fritz said:Do the car nuts still drive out to the mountain roads around Hakone(?) / Mount Fuji at the weekend for a little spirited driving?
My God fritz, is there a place on this huge earth you don't know?
I won't tell you where I live, I'm afraid you're going to know the place better than I do:D
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fritz said:Do the car nuts still drive out to the mountain roads around Hakone(?) / Mount Fuji at the weekend for a little spirited driving?
My God fritz, is there a place on this huge earth you don't know?
I won't tell you where I live, I'm afraid you're going to know the place better than I do:D
Relax, Brunner, I haven't made it to Rumania/Bulgaria ........ yet.
(Sorry, I forget which one it is. 
)Does that mean that you can confirm that that stretch of mountain road is in Hakone? I'm not quite sure, and too tired to check tonight.
Dec 12, 2005 12:22:27 AM
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Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
Fritz, I go to that stretch of road regularly! Its called the Hakone Skyline - very fun but very scary! Everytime I have been there, there is at least one guy ends of smashing his car or motorbike! Here is snap from the top - taken about two weeks ago!
Dec 12, 2005 2:33:29 AM
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Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
Alright Porky, I'll be patiently waiting. Really looking fwd to our drive, there is so much you can show me I am sure.
Fritz, yea I already hv a MY2007 metallic pink in the pipeline, jeez I REEEEEALLY can't wait. (i think i'm gonna put stickers on it too)
Fritz, yea I already hv a MY2007 metallic pink in the pipeline, jeez I REEEEEALLY can't wait. (i think i'm gonna put stickers on it too)
Re: PICS -- Yellow car, yellow tree
Ente -
thx for the advise, this car is pretty amazing and I've gotten to a point where not knowing the limit scares me. I am going to take it easy until PDE comes around next time. Only twice/ year here in Tokyo, but getting the tail out once in a while sure is a lot of fun!!!
I am just wondering though, how much can one really learn w/in that couple of hours??
thx for the advise, this car is pretty amazing and I've gotten to a point where not knowing the limit scares me. I am going to take it easy until PDE comes around next time. Only twice/ year here in Tokyo, but getting the tail out once in a while sure is a lot of fun!!!
I am just wondering though, how much can one really learn w/in that couple of hours??
Jan 6, 2006 3:47:11 AM
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