JDM classic driving day in Japan: which cars should I drive?
Discussion
Hello.
I'm off to Japan in March on honeymoon and want to take the chance to drive a few cars that I'd not get the chance to drive at home.
I was keen to get into the current GTR but the company I'm looking at has some treasures - for example:
- All generations of GTR
- All generations of Imprezza
- Range of Evos & NSXs
- Range of 370zs etc
The link is here: https://fun2drive-japan.com/fleet/
Reckon I can pick 3. I'm pretty excited. Appreciate your views!
I'm off to Japan in March on honeymoon and want to take the chance to drive a few cars that I'd not get the chance to drive at home.
I was keen to get into the current GTR but the company I'm looking at has some treasures - for example:
- All generations of GTR
- All generations of Imprezza
- Range of Evos & NSXs
- Range of 370zs etc
The link is here: https://fun2drive-japan.com/fleet/
Reckon I can pick 3. I'm pretty excited. Appreciate your views!
Lucky bugger, I'm heading over in November and looking to do the same. Looking at the R34, NSX and had thought Mk4 Supra.
The more I've thought about it though, the R34 seems perfect for it. I'm planning to do the top tour so the full day one.
I've ruled out the Supra as it doesn't seem like it would be well suited to Togue roads being heavy and a bit more of a GT.
Got 11 months to decide R34 or NSX but no doubt something else will have took my fancy before then.
The more I've thought about it though, the R34 seems perfect for it. I'm planning to do the top tour so the full day one.
I've ruled out the Supra as it doesn't seem like it would be well suited to Togue roads being heavy and a bit more of a GT.
Got 11 months to decide R34 or NSX but no doubt something else will have took my fancy before then.
The 964 Turbo could be a rare opportunity, given how expensive they are to buy now.
NSX NA1 would be cool, rare to see them nowadays.
AE86 would be good as it's supposed to be very driftable (although I'm sure you won't be doing a full on Touge-attack-style run in any of them).
I'm not sure the older skylines being replicas would bother me - if they are built up using standard parts to be the same as one that rolled out the factory, the only difference is what the logbook says.
NSX NA1 would be cool, rare to see them nowadays.
AE86 would be good as it's supposed to be very driftable (although I'm sure you won't be doing a full on Touge-attack-style run in any of them).
I'm not sure the older skylines being replicas would bother me - if they are built up using standard parts to be the same as one that rolled out the factory, the only difference is what the logbook says.
RSTurboPaul said:
I'm not sure the older skylines being replicas would bother me - if they are built up using standard parts to be the same as one that rolled out the factory, the only difference is what the logbook says.
But they're not. Completely different engine, transmission, differential type/ratio/LSD, steering gear ratio, springing/damping rates, different fuel tanks, even different seats.Big difference in character.
It does look great but I have seen mixed reviews about that company. They are apparently a lot stricter on the driving now because Americans keep crashing their cars. See a recent review here: https://www.reddit.com/r/carporn/comments/ejeg81/s...
I'd be inclined to agree with PZR about the older Skylines (he really knows his stuff). They look good but they will be quite different from the real thing.
Speaking of which, I couldn't belive it when I was walking past Nissan Crossing in Ginza and they had this in the window:
It's the 1969 PGC10 (I'm sure PZR will correct me if I've got that wrong!) on loan from from Nissan's Heritage collection.
I'd be inclined to agree with PZR about the older Skylines (he really knows his stuff). They look good but they will be quite different from the real thing.
Speaking of which, I couldn't belive it when I was walking past Nissan Crossing in Ginza and they had this in the window:
It's the 1969 PGC10 (I'm sure PZR will correct me if I've got that wrong!) on loan from from Nissan's Heritage collection.
Omoshiro Rentacar have a decent selection of cars as well, and are cheaper, but some of their fleet isn't quite showroom condition.
I've driven an R34 GTR and an AE86 in Japan, and both were good experiences, so next I'd be eyeing up that original GTR, maybe an R32, and an NSX.
For your first go:
Also, do the (formerly MariCar) street kart tour arount Tokyo, it's a right laugh.
I've driven an R34 GTR and an AE86 in Japan, and both were good experiences, so next I'd be eyeing up that original GTR, maybe an R32, and an NSX.
For your first go:
Munter said:
I think you have to go for the rare stuff.
My picks would be:
This guy gets it.My picks would be:
- KPGC110
- AE86 TRUENO
- NSX NA1
Also, do the (formerly MariCar) street kart tour arount Tokyo, it's a right laugh.
PZR said:
RSTurboPaul said:
I'm not sure the older skylines being replicas would bother me - if they are built up using standard parts to be the same as one that rolled out the factory, the only difference is what the logbook says.
But they're not. Completely different engine, transmission, differential type/ratio/LSD, steering gear ratio, springing/damping rates, different fuel tanks, even different seats.Big difference in character.
Andy616 said:
It does look great but I have seen mixed reviews about that company. They are apparently a lot stricter on the driving now because Americans keep crashing their cars. See a recent review here: https://www.reddit.com/r/carporn/comments/ejeg81/s...
I'd be inclined to agree with PZR about the older Skylines (he really knows his stuff). They look good but they will be quite different from the real thing.
Speaking of which, I couldn't belive it when I was walking past Nissan Crossing in Ginza and they had this in the window:
It's the 1969 PGC10 (I'm sure PZR will correct me if I've got that wrong!) on loan from from Nissan's Heritage collection.
Exactly right. Nissan have been putting a lot of extra focus on the C10-series GT-R and S30-series Z for their 50th anniversary year. PGC10 was released February 1969 and S30-series Z range was released October 1969. I'd be inclined to agree with PZR about the older Skylines (he really knows his stuff). They look good but they will be quite different from the real thing.
Speaking of which, I couldn't belive it when I was walking past Nissan Crossing in Ginza and they had this in the window:
It's the 1969 PGC10 (I'm sure PZR will correct me if I've got that wrong!) on loan from from Nissan's Heritage collection.
I was walking past the Nissan Ginza Crossing showroom in May 2019 and they had a KPGC10 (released August 1970) on the turntable:
as a mulitple GTR owner, (32,34, 35) i think you will be disappointed with a bongo stock example.
they are heavy, and not that "quick" - a rental will also TBH be just used by tourists,
not wanting to pop your bubble, as its there to enjoy.
the roads around where you are going, especially if its cherry blossom, will be very busy.
Also make sure you keep your passport with you, at all times, and you have obviously got your international driving licence.
you should also check that your rental includes tolls, (i doubt it, but ask)
any questions, just feel free to message me.
all the best.
they are heavy, and not that "quick" - a rental will also TBH be just used by tourists,
not wanting to pop your bubble, as its there to enjoy.
the roads around where you are going, especially if its cherry blossom, will be very busy.
Also make sure you keep your passport with you, at all times, and you have obviously got your international driving licence.
you should also check that your rental includes tolls, (i doubt it, but ask)
any questions, just feel free to message me.
all the best.
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