02-26-2013, 05:29 PM | #64 |
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Misawa
Pros 1. Track 30 mins away from base 2. Away from big cities less traffic ( you can go to cities) 3. Mainland 4. Relaxed car laws base doesn't care or bother Cons 1.Snow 2.Snow. 3.Ken Blocks 5.Poor work flow and management 4.Away from big city tuning shops and ready to buy parts 5.Must order nearly everything. I will be moving down south for competition ease.. but Im glad I didnt get Yokota or Kadena when I was military. But we all have our own opinions. |
02-27-2013, 07:59 AM | #65 | |
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03-28-2013, 08:21 AM | #67 |
Yeah, Korea sucks for car people. I was just there. The flights to Japan are pretty cheap though, I got my hands on round trip tickets for $250.
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03-29-2013, 09:13 AM | #69 |
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Have they relaxed the restrictions on the Navy/ Marines yet. I have a chance to go to Japan for a 3 month TAD.
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04-01-2013, 10:59 PM | #73 |
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Where do you work? I'm at Yokota 'til next January. I love the area, close to the mountains and a the city. Was going to stay a little longer, but I'm ready to get back to the states now. Hardly have time for car stuff, but I've mangaed to get my hands on a decent amount of parts for my car in the states.
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05-09-2013, 02:26 PM | #74 |
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Misawa and Kadena are the only bases I can go for weapons. F-15s in Kadena sound nice compared to f-16s which is what Im working here at Shaw. Just not sure I want Kadena because of the amount of people. But Im pretty sure they dont deploy and only TDY to Nellis and Tyndall once a year.
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05-17-2013, 07:19 AM | #75 |
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Misawa has its good and bad.
Good- Drift tracks are close by and we are allowed to drift. A lot more Nissans/Toyotas to choose from. Snow is fun to drive in. Bad- Curfew. Its pretty country up here. If married you HAVE to live on base No matter what rank you are. If your single and a E5 you MIGHT be able to live off base. Internet service is fucking garbage on base. Gotta drive a ways to go places, Upgarage is not very impressive. But if you have a Japanese Friend they can order parts for you off the YAJ or UG website Auto Hobby shop sucks balls, Snows A LOT up here so Rust is an issue so finding a non rust bucket chassis can be a challenge. and keeping it from rusting can be an issue since the AHS wont allow painting in the shop. Kadena- Good- Island is awesome, Very Pretty in the summer. Lots to do on the island. More close knit car community. Base is more up to date, 2 story BX which is fucking huge! Better AHS. Bad- Curfew. A lot of heat on that island from the past year, cannot drift at the "tracks" rust is still an issue for the chassis's down there, selection of cars can be limited/ more expensive. Im sure there is somethings im forgetting at the moment
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05-17-2013, 06:21 PM | #76 |
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someone based in japan:
buy me shit from YAJ auctions + ship from base (for a commission) = makes us both $$
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05-18-2013, 07:41 AM | #77 | |
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I'm on kadena right now and it sucks... We're still on lockdown so no drinking off base(have been for over eight months now). To add onto that the bullring got shut down and now the only track left is nago circuit which you can't drift at. I'd take mainland over this place any day. |
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05-19-2013, 02:56 PM | #78 | |
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There are still spots that people drift at up north. Would just suck if you crash since its a looooooong way back when you're almost up in Hedo. Then you still have all the lil roads that cut back and forth between the island. You could spend a couple hours just cutting back and forth as you head up to Nago. We used to go and blast thru the back roads from 10 till 6 in the morning. As far as the track, there's a small cart track down in Itoman, its not much but its pretty technical. Just gotta know the right people who'd take you there. Then you can always jump in on the RCCA events in Nago. |
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09-21-2013, 02:46 PM | #80 |
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Currently in Korea. Bumping this up because I'll be stationed at Misawa come summertime. How's the car selection at the lemon lot? Does anyone know any good websites with cars for sale off base?
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09-21-2013, 04:39 PM | #81 |
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lemon lots hit or miss, Right now there is a R32 GTST, S14 Zenki, and a FD.. thats about it for a sports car. 4WD cars are big up here due to the shit ton of snow around here.
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09-25-2013, 11:14 AM | #82 |
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Thanks! Yeah, that's what I hear. Too bad I can't bring my F-150. I spent the last 5 years in the midwest, so I have experience driving in the snow.
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09-28-2013, 11:28 AM | #83 | |
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But in all seriousness, some military folks from yokota might want to fill some folks in on the recent changes...while im aware, im not stationed there and things can change over-night.
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09-29-2013, 05:06 AM | #84 |
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well you can forget about it for a while. Commander just past a NOTAM saying drifting is illegal at Tracks....sooo yeah
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09-30-2013, 03:11 PM | #85 | |
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I came in this thread though because I'll be at Yokota come January, just seeing if anyone is out there now. |
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09-30-2013, 04:37 PM | #87 |
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10-01-2013, 04:42 AM | #88 |
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There are a number of S-chassis owners on base, but there are way more R-chassis guys. I didn't have the time or take the time to meet any car people here. I mostly just scoop up parts for my S14, back home, when I come across a good deal or something hard to get in the states. You could probably post what you're looking for on one, or more, of the Yokota FB groups that deals with selling stuff, and someone that has access to the auctions will offer to help you out.
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10-01-2013, 08:27 AM | #89 |
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Hmm, yeah the only R chassis I'll probably consider is a 32 gtst. Cool though, appreciate the info. Yeah I just joined two auto sale groups on FB for Yokota, Ill be sure to make some posts once Im there.
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