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Visit to Japan
I took vacation and went back to my hometown, Osaka Japan. I and my parents flew to Tokyo, and while they were shopping around Tokyo, I took train by myself to go to this SVX place in Saitama pref. called "K-staff".
http://www.k-staff.net/ If anybody have chance to go to Tokyo, its only less than one hour train ride to get there, don't miss the chance! I had chat with the manager for couple of hours(disturbing his business??). He was a cool guy. And i finally bought the JDM corner lenses! I installed them when I came back to LA. Sorry I couldn't take pix at K-staff, we're too busy talking and I had to catch the train back to Tokyo! Just 10 days Japan visit, I saw 2 SVXs in Osaka... Amazing! -Ryu
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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Damn. I envy you. I've been to Osaka before but it was back in '02. I saw a ton of really hot cars too - R34 Vspecs, 911 turbos, NSXs. I was drooling whenever I walked down the street!
-Chike
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Yeah, not many SVXes in Japan anymore. I was in the Yokohama area 1.5 years ago, and I saw only 1 SVX during the week I was there.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Those corners are exactly as the ones sold here...
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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True, I saw a lot of hot cars, exotic cars that you can't see often in the US. I also like European small cars and you can see them a lot in Japan too. But when I saw SVX on streets, I screamed! This doesn't happen with any other cars If you go to K-staff, you can see more than 40 SVXs -Ryu
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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-Ryu
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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Oh you have come back? I thought you're leaving soon...
Did you drive any Japanese SVX there? Any differences? Do they sell export to other Asia countries? If I have to go home for good, I may be able to buy one from them...
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Jeeeeeeoooowww!! Takai!
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Yap, they are expensive, but they are mint condition, like really new from dealership. Many SVXs over there are like less than 40K miles... -Ryu
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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I drove to K-Staff just after I bought my SVX back in 2000. The owner of K-Staff offered to take my SVX for a "test drive" to check for any problems. I accepted but wish I hadn't. It was a 20 minute drive at high speeds around the very narrow streets near the car yard with tyres squealing. When he finished though he said there were no problems!
The owner travels all around Japan to buy SVXs but his prices are very expensive. They have a US LHD model which they have been unable to sell since 1999. They also offer various 'refreshment plans' to breathe new life into older SVX models. These plans are very popular with Japanese owners.
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I didn't see modified SVX sold over there. But there's one that was painted all yellow. The manager's car was modified outside, blembo brakes and custom wheels. Normal engine. Painted in NSX red! You can see this car on the sales list, but his is not for sale, just using his SVX's image. However K-staff can modify their SVX extactly like his and you can actually drive it home... -Ryu
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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And a lot of drivers in Japan drive really fast in narrow streets with tons of pedestrians and bikes. I can never do that... Yes, the black '94 SVX was still there! -Ryu
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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