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tinfro · Nov 28th, 2006, 12:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by beken (original)

Nice car. I like the aero kit.
Mine is totally stock. But I plan on getting a pulley and upgrading the brakes in the future.
So what are you doing in Tsukuba? Is that a university town?

I was thinking of visiting Japan sometime in the next year or so. I have friends who live near Kobe. So a bit of a distance from you.

Unfortunately, I am without a MINI. I went through a divorce at the beginning of the year and I wasn't sure if I was going to stay in Japan. The situation has changed and now I will be back on the market for a MINI early next year. I live in Tsukuba (big University here and many Laboratories...Tsukuba Science City as they call it). I am a teacher in Tokyo.

Kobe is pretty far from here. After I get a new car, I plan on doing many road trips around Japan (mainly to the major Circuits...Suzuka, Twin Ring Motegi, Fuji Speedway, etc.).

tinfro · Nov 28th, 2006, 01:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lespurgeon (original)

From one Pacific Island to another, welcome. I saw several MINIs when in Japan earlier this year, but was more impressed by the Shinkansen, which was really fast and cornered like it was on rails.

Aloha!

How big is the MINI scene in Hawaii? My girlfriend's sister lives with her husband in Oahu. The Shinkansen is quite impressive! I thought it was pretty cool that the tracks were banked on curves.

lespurgeon · Dec 6th, 2006, 09:05 PM

Loads of MINIs here. I have not done anything organized with a group - so not too sure how big the scene is - but I wave at a new one every day. There are 4 or 5 in the garage of our building (including 1 with consulate plates).

CC07ERS · Dec 6th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

Konnichiwa Tinfro San
Japan spec cars are built on the line , just like the UK, USA Australia or wherever they are going. You get them just like we build them

Sayonara

been watch the karate kid then wax on wax off goonery san

tinfro · Dec 7th, 2006, 01:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lespurgeon (original)

Loads of MINIs here. I have not done anything organized with a group - so not too sure how big the scene is - but I wave at a new one every day. There are 4 or 5 in the garage of our building (including 1 with consulate plates).

that's good to know! since I'm not too keen on visiting future in-laws in Hawaii, at least I can look forward to meeting more MINI enthusiasts....it's good excuse to get away and talk cars!

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Nov 28th, 2006, 12:55 AM	#21
tinfro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tsukuba mirai Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beken (original) Nice car. I like the aero kit. Mine is totally stock. But I plan on getting a pulley and upgrading the brakes in the future. So what are you doing in Tsukuba? Is that a university town? I was thinking of visiting Japan sometime in the next year or so. I have friends who live near Kobe. So a bit of a distance from you. Unfortunately, I am without a MINI. I went through a divorce at the beginning of the year and I wasn't sure if I was going to stay in Japan. The situation has changed and now I will be back on the market for a MINI early next year. I live in Tsukuba (big University here and many Laboratories...Tsukuba Science City as they call it). I am a teacher in Tokyo. Kobe is pretty far from here. After I get a new car, I plan on doing many road trips around Japan (mainly to the major Circuits...Suzuka, Twin Ring Motegi, Fuji Speedway, etc.).

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Nov 28th, 2006, 01:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
tinfro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tsukuba mirai Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lespurgeon (original) From one Pacific Island to another, welcome. I saw several MINIs when in Japan earlier this year, but was more impressed by the Shinkansen, which was really fast and cornered like it was on rails. Aloha! How big is the MINI scene in Hawaii? My girlfriend's sister lives with her husband in Oahu. The Shinkansen is quite impressive! I thought it was pretty cool that the tracks were banked on curves.

Dec 6th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
lespurgeon Petrol or beer? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 04:00 PM Posts: 1,116 Offline	Loads of MINIs here. I have not done anything organized with a group - so not too sure how big the scene is - but I wave at a new one every day. There are 4 or 5 in the garage of our building (including 1 with consulate plates).

Dec 6th, 2006, 09:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 02:00 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) Konnichiwa Tinfro San Japan spec cars are built on the line , just like the UK, USA Australia or wherever they are going. You get them just like we build them Sayonara been watch the karate kid then wax on wax off goonery san

Dec 7th, 2006, 01:28 AM	#25 (permalink)
tinfro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tsukuba mirai Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lespurgeon (original) Loads of MINIs here. I have not done anything organized with a group - so not too sure how big the scene is - but I wave at a new one every day. There are 4 or 5 in the garage of our building (including 1 with consulate plates). that's good to know! since I'm not too keen on visiting future in-laws in Hawaii, at least I can look forward to meeting more MINI enthusiasts....it's good excuse to get away and talk cars!

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