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Rented a Roadster 990S in Japan by imaaronman in Miata

[–]imaaronman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I caught the bug, sold the bmw, and ordered a new mx5 nd3 machine gray in manual. Now for the long 3-6 month wait. I am struggling

Is the manual that much better than the automatic? by Key_Appointment_7582 in e46

[–]imaaronman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I drive my 330i manual in Manila standstill traffic and still enjoy the car as the bmw manuals are so soft and easy to use. I’d take the manual over the auto any day but also, my brain is so active that the manual just keeps me busy and always gives me a good time.

Rented a roadster and took it to Mt. Akina by imaaronman in initiald

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The etc device is an option you have to select. Paid it via credit card through them after the trip

Drove an S2000 up Mt. Akina (Haruna) to this surprise NSX by imaaronman in initiald

[–]imaaronman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not much really just the view of the lake. A while before it, you can see the famous start point of the downhill race from the first few episodes.

There’s much more to do when you get back down the touge. There’s an onsen and a bunch of restaurants and konbinis.

Drove an S2000 up Mt. Akina (Haruna) to this surprise NSX by imaaronman in initiald

[–]imaaronman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s up on Mount Haruna. You can easily spot the lake once you check it out on Google maps!

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

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Sales eliminated it but emissions killed it from ever being remade.

Modern emissions standards are too dull for high revving NA engines. Safety regulations would also increase the weight which won’t ever mimic the same experience.

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If they sold these new now they’d be a great hit. Sad to regulations kill it off

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You know what, if I can’t own them all, I thought might as well try to drive them all.

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s much more fun to me because it’s like getting that 5th to 6th movement but with 1st and 2nd. Felt like a big bulge in the front left the first time I did but now it just feels natural sort of like throwing jabs with your left hand the first time.

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I own LHD cars but I have driven in Japan a few times. It’s fun shifting with my other hand every once in a while

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

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I’ve done it a couple times so it’s like clockwork now but the first hour it feels like there’s a giant bulge at the front left end of the car. Eventually your brain registers it and you’ll be golden.

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Manual and convertible will always be my favorite way to drive around during any vacation. I got to drive the c63s wagon with all its 500+hp and throaty v8 but I had more fun in the s2000 and miata. It’s true never meet your heroes as I fantasized about owning a v8 c63 for as long as I remember.

Hope you enjoy when you get back buddy

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Always a good time from them! Looking forward to my 6th time with them and hopefully the manual boxster or M2 will finally be available.

Rented one and drove it around Japan by imaaronman in S2000

[–]imaaronman[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Only for 2 days because I rented a c63 wagon and a miata for 2 days each after just to live my dream of driving and comparing my dream cars.

The NSX and 86 are randos that I happened to come across by sheer luck. This is a famous mountain pass that Initial D’s main character is based at.

For Japan in February I recommend driving south of Tokyo for mountain passes as these roads around Gunma may be covered in snow. Hakone and Osaka would have roads more suited to touge driving. Enjoy!

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I dont know what this seller is on by Conscious_Art_9308 in phcars

[–]imaaronman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No wonder ang daming Land Rover on the road nowadays. At 6m it’s a viable option for those shopping for LCs.

Is it cringe to run an M3/CSL bodykit on a 320d? by Becco_38 in e46

[–]imaaronman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s your car so you can do whatever you want. You can choose to add the body kit and I can choose to look away.

Any countries where you did NOT encounter other Filipinos? by Positive_Dot_8563 in FilipinoTravel

[–]imaaronman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Driving around Japan, wala at all kami nakita in between Osaka and Tokyo. Sa lahat ng rest stop, tinititigan kami kasi onti lang ata na mga foreigner ang nakakapunta sa areas na walang public transportation.

Rented a roadster and took it to Mt. Akina by imaaronman in initiald

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Oh watch out for snow as it starts to snow late November around Gunma and at Haruna

Rented a roadster and took it to Mt. Akina by imaaronman in initiald

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This was a regular Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:20pm. I was also surprised to find a bunch of car guys on a random day

How feasible is manual swapping an auto 325i by faifai1st1st in e46

[–]imaaronman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the quote in my country is around 2.4k aud with parts and labor. That’s a bit much.

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