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kj_mini · 24th January 2005, 04:17 PM

thats a great write up

*adds to bookmarks* those cars look pretty well kitted up too.
Can i ask why you went from the S2000 to the Hachi Rokku? It looks like its in excellent condition

Tattooman · 24th January 2005, 10:09 PM

Sounds like you guys are havin' a bangin' time over in Tokyo and it seems that you probably would be able to get away with big Cruises and car gatherings over there without the Police shutting them down. I love both cars especially the S15, keep posting the interesting threads.

Miguel - Newera · 24th January 2005, 10:53 PM

Why change from an S2000 to a Hachi Rokku....Er, good question!!
Well, for fun I also have a very well prepared RX-7 to drive fast. The S2000 was meant as a daily use car and although very good for this - and a car I liked a lot (Wasn't standard any more!) it was depreciating fast. A Hachi Rokku is pretty much depreciation proof!

I sold the S2000 because I didn't use it, basically. I have the RX-7 to play with and have fun and a company Pajero GT 3.2 Diesel to get around each day, or a Blade for when I'm late and need to get into Tokyo on time

Been wanting to get into drifting, but can't do it in the RX-7 as it's (a) too nice to abuse like that (Drift cars get very hot due to low air flow through the radiator & oil coolers), (b) they sometimes crash!

When I saw the Hachi Rokku last Thursday, I knew this was the car to replace the S2000 - as I don't mind stripping everything out of it, it's already some of the way there to making a decent drift car and of course - the Hachi Rokku is THE original best drift car to have! There's also that sound!

We got the Toda cams for it, so the head's coming off soon, then we're going to port it, fit some uprated valve springs and these cams, set it up well on vernier pulleys, fit a cat replacement pipe, then have between 200-210 bhp.

Modifying car's a sickness that just keeps getting worse!!!

These have been posted before, I think but at the risk of repeating them, here's some fine pics of the RX-7 as taken recently by Dino (DCD) for a couple of motoring mags he was doing a feature for.

If you want more pics of it, let me know. Got more of the engine bay, interior, car spec, etc but I won't bore you with those details unless you want them

Demon Dave · 25th January 2005, 03:57 AM

Hey Miguel,

Is that you with the boarder collie? Just curious! I also have a dog just like it!

Lovely Rx7 BTW

Miguel - Newera · 25th January 2005, 04:30 AM

Hi Dave. Yup, that's my Border Collie - Jenny. She loves going in any car... In the quick ones she pulls sort of "paw wheelies" under hard acceleration!

Demon Dave · 25th January 2005, 04:41 AM

Hehe - you're brave!

The Last time I let one of my dogs (we have three - a border collie, Labrador and Flat coated retriever) ride up front in the car it took me weeks to get all the dog hairs out!

OT and re the 30th: is anyone meeting at the mitsukaido expressway junction of the Joban?? and if so, what time!?!

Blow Dog · 25th January 2005, 07:25 AM

Man I love that RX7 so much...

Bajie · 25th January 2005, 07:33 AM

Mmmmmm .... bucket seats in the back for the kids ....

DCD · 25th January 2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demon Dave

Hehe - you're brave!

The Last time I let one of my dogs (we have three - a border collie, Labrador and Flat coated retriever) ride up front in the car it took me weeks to get all the dog hairs out!

OT and re the 30th: is anyone meeting at the mitsukaido expressway junction of the Joban?? and if so, what time!?!

Dave...I still have to find out when the event starts but on a wild guess I would say 8~8:30 at Mitsukaido/Yawara I.C. Or we could just meet at the circuit...

Miguel - Newera · 25th January 2005, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blow Dog

Man I love that RX7 so much...

A true compliment from a man who has owned cars I can only dream about!!
Is it true you're getting an Enzo next!! We're planning a trip to Europe in loaned 996, F355i and a DB8 Vantage in the summer to make a DVD story.... Wanna Join in?

Demon Dave · 25th January 2005, 09:20 AM

Aye, probably just as easy to meet at the circuit.

Blow Dog · 25th January 2005, 12:21 PM

Can't say no to any euro trips...

Miguel - Newera · 25th January 2005, 01:08 PM

We'll keep you posted Cem. Not sure yet on the date of the Euro trip but we won't miss an opportunity like this..

brooksie · 27th January 2005, 01:46 PM

the proposed cars are :-

Ferrari 550M (though 2 would be very cool

)
Lamborghini Gallardo
Porsche GT3
Bentley Continental
and i would like a tuned 34GTR

autobahns .. Spa .. alps and then home

..

kj_mini · 27th January 2005, 05:02 PM

your RX7 is gorgeous. I can see why you wouldnt want to take it drifting

Also cheers for answering my question about going from the S2000, i can see the logic in that

24th January 2005, 04:17 PM	#31 (permalink)
kj_mini kj_mini is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Cars owned: BMW Mini Cooper Posts: 109	thats a great write up adds to bookmarks those cars look pretty well kitted up too. Can i ask why you went from the S2000 to the Hachi Rokku? It looks like its in excellent condition __________________

24th January 2005, 10:09 PM	#32 (permalink)
Tattooman Tattooman is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CHELTENHAM Cars owned: R33 GTR Midnight Purple Posts: 208	Sounds like you guys are havin' a bangin' time over in Tokyo and it seems that you probably would be able to get away with big Cruises and car gatherings over there without the Police shutting them down. I love both cars especially the S15, keep posting the interesting threads. __________________

24th January 2005, 10:53 PM	#33 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,082	Why change from an S2000 to a Hachi Rokku....Er, good question!! Well, for fun I also have a very well prepared RX-7 to drive fast. The S2000 was meant as a daily use car and although very good for this - and a car I liked a lot (Wasn't standard any more!) it was depreciating fast. A Hachi Rokku is pretty much depreciation proof! I sold the S2000 because I didn't use it, basically. I have the RX-7 to play with and have fun and a company Pajero GT 3.2 Diesel to get around each day, or a Blade for when I'm late and need to get into Tokyo on time Been wanting to get into drifting, but can't do it in the RX-7 as it's (a) too nice to abuse like that (Drift cars get very hot due to low air flow through the radiator & oil coolers), (b) they sometimes crash! When I saw the Hachi Rokku last Thursday, I knew this was the car to replace the S2000 - as I don't mind stripping everything out of it, it's already some of the way there to making a decent drift car and of course - the Hachi Rokku is THE original best drift car to have! There's also that sound! We got the Toda cams for it, so the head's coming off soon, then we're going to port it, fit some uprated valve springs and these cams, set it up well on vernier pulleys, fit a cat replacement pipe, then have between 200-210 bhp. Modifying car's a sickness that just keeps getting worse!!! These have been posted before, I think but at the risk of repeating them, here's some fine pics of the RX-7 as taken recently by Dino (DCD) for a couple of motoring mags he was doing a feature for. If you want more pics of it, let me know. Got more of the engine bay, interior, car spec, etc but I won't bore you with those details unless you want them __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts. Last edited by Miguel - Newera; 24th January 2005 at 10:58 PM..

25th January 2005, 03:57 AM	#34 (permalink)
Demon Dave Demon Dave is unaware they can edit their status New Users Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Yamanashi, Japan Cars owned: BNR34 Posts: 3,555	Hey Miguel, Is that you with the boarder collie? Just curious! I also have a dog just like it! Lovely Rx7 BTW __________________

25th January 2005, 04:30 AM	#35 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,082	Hi Dave. Yup, that's my Border Collie - Jenny. She loves going in any car... In the quick ones she pulls sort of "paw wheelies" under hard acceleration! __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

25th January 2005, 04:41 AM	#36 (permalink)
Demon Dave Demon Dave is unaware they can edit their status New Users Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Yamanashi, Japan Cars owned: BNR34 Posts: 3,555	Hehe - you're brave! The Last time I let one of my dogs (we have three - a border collie, Labrador and Flat coated retriever) ride up front in the car it took me weeks to get all the dog hairs out! OT and re the 30th: is anyone meeting at the mitsukaido expressway junction of the Joban?? and if so, what time!?! __________________

25th January 2005, 07:25 AM	#37 (permalink)
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25th January 2005, 09:20 AM	#41 (permalink)
Demon Dave Demon Dave is unaware they can edit their status New Users Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Yamanashi, Japan Cars owned: BNR34 Posts: 3,555	Dino Aye, probably just as easy to meet at the circuit. __________________

25th January 2005, 12:21 PM	#42 (permalink)
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25th January 2005, 01:08 PM	#43 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,082	We'll keep you posted Cem. Not sure yet on the date of the Euro trip but we won't miss an opportunity like this.. __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

27th January 2005, 01:46 PM	#44 (permalink)
brooksie brooksie is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cheshire Cars owned: TVR Cerbera V8 POWER ! Posts: 770	the proposed cars are :- Ferrari 550M (though 2 would be very cool ) Lamborghini Gallardo Porsche GT3 Bentley Continental and i would like a tuned 34GTR autobahns .. Spa .. alps and then home .. __________________

27th January 2005, 05:02 PM	#45 (permalink)
kj_mini kj_mini is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Cars owned: BMW Mini Cooper Posts: 109	your RX7 is gorgeous. I can see why you wouldnt want to take it drifting Also cheers for answering my question about going from the S2000, i can see the logic in that __________________

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