miko_supra Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Im going to tokyo soon and was wondering where all these good performance car part shops are that i keep hearing about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I've been and it was amazing!! I found Tokyo wasn't quite as car orientated as i'd expected. I think the car culture is a bit further out in places like Yokohama.. There is a 'Super Autobacs' in almost every small town in Tokyo though and it's like halfords but 100 times better! I went to a small one and it was 3 stories high. The bottom floor was a drive in garage where you could have any parts fitted while you wait! I'll have a look for a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 found some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I've been, quite a few times Its probably not what you are expecting at all, but these (what you assume to be huge) Japanese tuning companies are just tiny industrial units with a few guys working there and some nice demo cars What kind of places were you looking to go to? Obviously you can't just walk into big companies but the Japanese are very hospitable so will normally entertain you in some form. As Dr Doom says that Super Autobacs is definitely worth the trip as its bloody massive and you will find almost anything there. They have a specialist bookshop, cafe, and any amounts of lovely parts Best Regards, Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 One of my mates is going to live there next year (his missus is an accountant) - they're going to be over there for two years I think... I'm going to book a month off and go check it out. Tokyo and New York and my next two places to visit Those pictures are just 'real life' Need For Speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I plan on going there this year, always wanted to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I want to go to Japan at some point! How about a club holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I want to go to Japan at some point! How about a club holiday? ha ha rather not thank you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Oh wow those autobac shops look pretty impressive. Why dont we have places like that over here! I think i'll definatly give that a lookin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 trying to get over myself this year too (just trying to get the rest of my mates to agree) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Oh wow those autobac shops look pretty impressive. Why dont we have places like that over here! I think i'll definatly give that a lookin Autobacs has nothing over Halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'd love to go to tokyo, Think i will have to go in the next few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4packet Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ditto the above comments. You hardly see any 'sports' cars for all the modded people carriers that the kids drive. Even an oversized 250 scooter is King above a 'blade or a gixer. The Japanese culture is pretty tame, but for the few stories that make it West in my opinion. I only worked there for 5/6 weeks mind so may have missed something.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've been a few times and it's a fun place to visit but you will need someone to show you around, unless you can speak/read Japanese of course. Also it's a very bad time to visit - the Yen is very strong at the moment and you won't get much for your £££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've been a few times and it's a fun place to visit but you will need someone to show you around, unless you can speak/read Japanese of course. Also it's a very bad time to visit - the Yen is very strong at the moment and you won't get much for your £££ Yeah the exchange rate is awful. A friend lives out there so it shouldnt be too bad getting about as like you said the language barrier is supposed to be a nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If I were you I'd have a look on http://www.gtr.co.uk as there's quite a few useful threads there, including how to get to a number of the tuners. As Gaz says though, there's not really a lot to see. Most are just working garages, but try and arrange a visit beforehand if you can. You might find this link useful for finding your way around: http://www.tokyo-subway.net/english/index.html Language barried isn't really a problem if you're patient. Finding your way around is easy enough as most stuff is in English as well as Japanese, at least in Tokyo. I've never got stuck before, even when out in the sticks trying to direct a taxi. Phrase book will help. Bring your wallet, the exchange rate is still *shocking*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I checked out autobacs whilst i was out there. Pretty nice store, wierd seeing turbo kits on display shelves! Surprised by the lack of performance jap cars i saw in town. I was walking all over tokyo for the entire week and saw an EVO 6, a battered 200sx, and an r33 parked up. That was it!!! Well worth a trip to anyone thats never been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I've been and it was amazing!! I found Tokyo wasn't quite as car orientated as i'd expected. I think the car culture is a bit further out in places like Yokohama.. There is a 'Super Autobacs' in almost every small town in Tokyo though and it's like halfords but 100 times better! I went to a small one and it was 3 stories high. The bottom floor was a drive in garage where you could have any parts fitted while you wait! I'll have a look for a pic i went about two years ago in the summer, the humidity was nuts, even wearing shorts and t shirt i was still sweating, but i agree, you have to go out into the late night, they are in the yokohama area blasting around, i could hear them for 30mins from my hotel room near ikibukaru, tokyo is just one big arcade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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