Tokyo AutoSalon 2009' - LotusTalk

Dragon · 01-04-2009, 08:28 PM

If you will be attending please post here.

Current List of who will be attending from the Forum:

Chris (aka: Dragon) +2
Murix + 2
Hackzi + ?

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Weather Link: Tokyo, Japan 7-Day Forecast and current weather from WeatherBug.com

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Hotel Info: (both have English speaking staff)

I would recommend the first Hotel if you can get in. They have free 100mb fiber WiFi service and a little bit nicer rooms. (rooms are small on both)

This is a cheap Hotel in the middle of Tokyo about a 20 min walk from Ropongi HOTEL ASIA CENTER OF JAPAN
Anouther cheap Hotel in the middle of Tokyo about 15 min walk from Ropongi Hotel Marroad Inn Akasaka (Business Hotel)

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How to get to the Tokyo AutoSalon @ Makuhari Messe:

ACCESS GUIDE TO MAKUHARI MESSE

# From Shinjuku take the JR Sobu Line TO Makuhari Hongo Station (see timetable)
# From Ueno take the Keisei Chiba Line TO Makuhari Hongo Station (see timetable: Nobori/Kudari)
Note: Convention Center is about 15 minutes from Makuhari Hongo Station (Makuhari Messe Marine Stadium bus)
# From Tokyo Station take the JR Keiyo Line-Rapid/about 30 minutes) TO Kaihin Makuhari Station (see timetable)
# If using the subway, at Tokyo Metro Yurakucho-Line at Shinkiba transfer to JR Keiyo-line and exit at Kaihin Makuhari Station (see timetable)
Note: Convention Center is about a 5 minutes walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station.

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If you would like to hit up a couple of Lotus shops that sell performance parts

while your in Tokyo here are the directions. These 2 shops are the easiest to get to and the only ones in Tokyo I've found that really have any aftermarket parts. The other lotus dealers are a bit far from train stations and not really worth going to unless your plan on purchasing a car.

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To get to BSK go to Nishi-magome station (the circled subway station on the map) and get off, then grab a taxi and have him bring you to the following address...
It's about 1km from the train station and the Taxi should only cost you about 700-1000 yen. If you go tell them that Chris from Okinawa sent you.

住所　：〒146－0082
東京都大田区池上3－1－8　第二京浜ビル1階
代表　：小林輝彦
電話　： 03(3754)8611

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To get to Denag go to Ochiai-minami-nagasaki station (the circled train station on the map) and get off. When you Exit the train turn Left and go outside and turn left walk a little bit and it will be right there. They have a yellow lotus sign hanging off the bldg if I remember correctly.

This is the addy and phone number if you have any problems:

161-0031
東京都新宿区西落合
3-2-15 ドナーゲビル

TEL：03-5982-3055

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cd4age · 01-04-2009, 09:43 PM

I'm still hoping 2 be there, I wuz supposed 2 go with my friend who gets standby flights cheap working for the airline but when we last checked flights are pretty busy. I guess I won't find out till a few days time, if I'm there would be good 2 meet up with u guys!

Dragon · 01-04-2009, 11:53 PM

We will set up a meeting for 10pm on Saturday night and be out till dawn when the trains start running.

Please list the number of people coming with you + yourself as well.
Also the area of Tokyo where you will be staying or the nearest train station to you hotel.

For the 10PM metting you will need to take the train to Shinjuku station (it's huge, but lots of sexy women

)

Once you get off the train follow everyone else getting off and you will go down in to a long corridor. You will see the track numbers all the way down the corridor next to each of the entrances to the tracks. You will want to go in the direction where they are counting down. Follow signs to the EAST exit also be looking for signs directing you to Kubukicho. When you exit the station you should be coming out of this exit. (see pic below)

I'll be waiting there near the exit. Tall lanky white guy with long hair and glasses. I'll also wear my German military field jacket to stand out a bit more. (lol like a 6' 2" white guy in Japan doesn't stand out)

If you get lost just act lost and somebody will usually come up to help you (as they want to practice their english

) or you can ask people working in the train station where Kabukicho is. (In Japanese: Kabukicho wa doko deska?)

Shinjuku Kabukicho exit:
View Larger Map

We will be heading to a couple of small hole in the wall heavy metal / rock bars. Plan on about 700-1000 yen a drink. Both bars have a good 1,000 Cd's on the wall and books where you can pick songs. All songs are by request of the customers so have some tunes in mind. Some time during the night we'll take a break and head over to a near by Izakaia where they have to best chicken wings EVER! The trains stop running around midnight and don't start until around 5-5:30 am or so. Plan on being out all night unless you want to take a Taxi back to your hotel.

Any one going that doesn't have my cell number and iPhone e-mail addy already please PM me. I also speak Japanese very well so anyone who is going even if you can't meet up can PM me as well. That way if you get in to any language barrier issues you'll have a translator on tap.

Will add more info later

Desperado · 01-05-2009, 05:48 AM

Wow - that sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I could make it. Having someone who knows where to go in Shinjuku would be fantastic.

Dragon · 01-05-2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cd4age

I'm still hoping 2 be there, I wuz supposed 2 go with my friend who gets standby flights cheap working for the airline but when we last checked flights are pretty busy. I guess I won't find out till a few days time, if I'm there would be good 2 meet up with u guys!

The more the merrier until will fill the capacity of the bars.. lol The one has room for maybe 20 and the other about 12 or so. One way or another we'll all fit.

The Izakaia with yummy chicken wings (BEST EVER) will be a really good place to chill out and chat. We should all have a good buzz going on then so it'll make for some good conversation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desperado

Wow - that sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I could make it. Having someone who knows where to go in Shinjuku would be fantastic.

Plan it out for next year. I've been to 9 out of the last 10 AutoSalon's and I'm sure I'll be there for 2010 as well.

Murix · 01-05-2009, 07:08 AM

Sweet. This is my 2nd show. I arrive Friday afternoon, staying near the show, leaving Monday. I am attending with 2 friends.

Dragon · 01-05-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murix

Sweet. This is my 2nd show. I arrive Friday afternoon, staying near the show, leaving Monday. I am attending with 2 friends.

Cool, started a list at the top of the page.

How old are you guys... I need to know just how drunk I'm going to be getting...

I'm 37 going on 50 btw...

Murix · 01-05-2009, 07:33 AM

33, 28, and not sure on the last but old enough.

Dragon · 01-05-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murix

33, 28, and not sure on the last but old enough.

Cool.. The other 2 with me are 36 and 27.

If anyone else needs any kind of info I can maybe help you out with just ask...

hackzi · 01-05-2009, 06:30 PM

I'll be at the TAS on Saturday with a group of friends. Will be putting up in the Shinjuku area so meet sounds great! Also planning to visit BSK on Friday.

Randy Chase · 01-05-2009, 06:32 PM

As you know Dragon, we were planning on having someone attend this year, but I was going to be in UK at AutoSport. Based on the economy, we cancelled both shows. But we have a deposit for AutoSalon 2010. See you next year.

Dragon · 01-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackzi

I'll be at the TAS on Saturday with a group of friends. Will be putting up in the Shinjuku area so meet sounds great! Also planning to visit BSK on Friday.

Excellent, how many friends will you be bringing saturday night?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

As you know Dragon, we were planning on having someone attend this year, but I was going to be in UK at AutoSport. Based on the economy, we cancelled both shows. But we have a deposit for AutoSalon 2010. See you next year.

Cool, maybe we can put on a bigger meet next year.

Dragon · 01-05-2009, 07:31 PM

I just called Kobiyashi-son from BSK. He will be expecting you guys on Friday and said to let everyone know he will be at or near the shop Friday-Sunday if anyone wants to stop by. He will be closed on Monday as it's a Japanese holiday.

Green Ghost · 01-05-2009, 07:39 PM

Who ever goes to this better post some pics of the girls there.

Dragon · 01-05-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Ghost

Who ever goes to this better post some pics of the girls there.

I'm not a camera / picture buff, but some other friends of mime that are going are. I'll get pic's from them some time next week and start 2 threads unless these guys can get it done faster. We can do a "Cars of TAS 2009" and a "Girls of TAS 2009" threads.

Murix · 01-06-2009, 07:30 AM

I am not a picture guy either but my friend going with me is. I suspect he will get a lot of interesting shots.

hackzi · 01-06-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon

Excellent, how many friends will you be bringing saturday night?

I can't confirm yet as the ladies might not be able to deal with a night of booze and heavy metal music!

RichS · 01-06-2009, 08:02 AM

God this sounds like fun!

Sometimes I really miss Japan.

Dragon · 01-06-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackzi

I can't confirm yet as the ladies might not be able to deal with a night of booze and heavy metal music!

Bah they will be fine... And if they don't like it you won't have to worry because the music will probably be loud enough you won't be able to hear them bitching

...

I also contacted a DJ friend of mine that told me she just started working at a bar called "Black" in Shinjuku. I'm going to check it out on Friday night and see what it's like there. If it looks like a good location that is near by the other places we may be able to hang out there as well. It's always good to mix it up a little bit as opposed to just hanging at one place all night.

This is my friend DJ Maya (she speaks English btw) and she's also a SuicideGirl and a Japanese Rope bondage master for those that know what that is.
She put's on some very interesting events in the Tokyo area.

Dragon · 01-07-2009, 02:40 AM

One last bump to the top of the page to see if anyone else going will see this before they get on their airplane.

01-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,485 Images: 2	Tokyo AutoSalon 2009' If you will be attending please post here. Current List of who will be attending from the Forum: Chris (aka: Dragon) +2 Murix + 2 Hackzi + ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weather Link: Tokyo, Japan 7-Day Forecast and current weather from WeatherBug.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hotel Info: (both have English speaking staff) I would recommend the first Hotel if you can get in. They have free 100mb fiber WiFi service and a little bit nicer rooms. (rooms are small on both) This is a cheap Hotel in the middle of Tokyo about a 20 min walk from Ropongi HOTEL ASIA CENTER OF JAPAN Anouther cheap Hotel in the middle of Tokyo about 15 min walk from Ropongi Hotel Marroad Inn Akasaka (Business Hotel) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to get to the Tokyo AutoSalon @ Makuhari Messe: ACCESS GUIDE TO MAKUHARI MESSE # From Shinjuku take the JR Sobu Line TO Makuhari Hongo Station (see timetable) # From Ueno take the Keisei Chiba Line TO Makuhari Hongo Station (see timetable: Nobori/Kudari) Note: Convention Center is about 15 minutes from Makuhari Hongo Station (Makuhari Messe Marine Stadium bus) # From Tokyo Station take the JR Keiyo Line-Rapid/about 30 minutes) TO Kaihin Makuhari Station (see timetable) # If using the subway, at Tokyo Metro Yurakucho-Line at Shinkiba transfer to JR Keiyo-line and exit at Kaihin Makuhari Station (see timetable) Note: Convention Center is about a 5 minutes walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to hit up a couple of Lotus shops that sell performance parts while your in Tokyo here are the directions. These 2 shops are the easiest to get to and the only ones in Tokyo I've found that really have any aftermarket parts. The other lotus dealers are a bit far from train stations and not really worth going to unless your plan on purchasing a car. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To get to BSK go to Nishi-magome station (the circled subway station on the map) and get off, then grab a taxi and have him bring you to the following address... It's about 1km from the train station and the Taxi should only cost you about 700-1000 yen. If you go tell them that Chris from Okinawa sent you. 住所　：〒146－0082 東京都大田区池上3－1－8　第二京浜ビル1階代表　：小林輝彦電話　： 03(3754)8611 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To get to Denag go to Ochiai-minami-nagasaki station (the circled train station on the map) and get off. When you Exit the train turn Left and go outside and turn left walk a little bit and it will be right there. They have a yellow lotus sign hanging off the bldg if I remember correctly. This is the addy and phone number if you have any problems: 161-0031 東京都新宿区西落合 3-2-15 ドナーゲビル TEL：03-5982-3055 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, Stickers. Last edited by Dragon : 01-05-2009 at 08:17 PM. Reason: Updated

01-04-2009, 11:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,485 Images: 2	We will set up a meeting for 10pm on Saturday night and be out till dawn when the trains start running. Please list the number of people coming with you + yourself as well. Also the area of Tokyo where you will be staying or the nearest train station to you hotel. For the 10PM metting you will need to take the train to Shinjuku station (it's huge, but lots of sexy women ) Once you get off the train follow everyone else getting off and you will go down in to a long corridor. You will see the track numbers all the way down the corridor next to each of the entrances to the tracks. You will want to go in the direction where they are counting down. Follow signs to the EAST exit also be looking for signs directing you to Kubukicho. When you exit the station you should be coming out of this exit. (see pic below) I'll be waiting there near the exit. Tall lanky white guy with long hair and glasses. I'll also wear my German military field jacket to stand out a bit more. (lol like a 6' 2" white guy in Japan doesn't stand out) If you get lost just act lost and somebody will usually come up to help you (as they want to practice their english ) or you can ask people working in the train station where Kabukicho is. (In Japanese: Kabukicho wa doko deska?) Shinjuku Kabukicho exit: View Larger Map We will be heading to a couple of small hole in the wall heavy metal / rock bars. Plan on about 700-1000 yen a drink. Both bars have a good 1,000 Cd's on the wall and books where you can pick songs. All songs are by request of the customers so have some tunes in mind. Some time during the night we'll take a break and head over to a near by Izakaia where they have to best chicken wings EVER! The trains stop running around midnight and don't start until around 5-5:30 am or so. Plan on being out all night unless you want to take a Taxi back to your hotel. Any one going that doesn't have my cell number and iPhone e-mail addy already please PM me. I also speak Japanese very well so anyone who is going even if you can't meet up can PM me as well. That way if you get in to any language barrier issues you'll have a translator on tap. Will add more info later __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, Stickers. Last edited by Dragon : 01-05-2009 at 07:31 AM.

01-05-2009, 05:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
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hackzi Fibreglass Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 272	I'll be at the TAS on Saturday with a group of friends. Will be putting up in the Shinjuku area so meet sounds great! Also planning to visit BSK on Friday. __________________ '07 Exige S L&C Motorsports - Parts for Lotus Elise/Exige in Asia LotusClubSG - Lotus Club of Singapore

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Randy Chase Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 27,163 Images: 761	As you know Dragon, we were planning on having someone attend this year, but I was going to be in UK at AutoSport. Based on the economy, we cancelled both shows. But we have a deposit for AutoSalon 2010. See you next year. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (400whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. “Busy at times off the forum and scary actually off the Internets. So I may not see your pm or emails for a while"

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cd4age eH? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 269	I'm still hoping 2 be there, I wuz supposed 2 go with my friend who gets standby flights cheap working for the airline but when we last checked flights are pretty busy. I guess I won't find out till a few days time, if I'm there would be good 2 meet up with u guys!

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Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 882 Images: 3	Sweet. This is my 2nd show. I arrive Friday afternoon, staying near the show, leaving Monday. I am attending with 2 friends.

01-05-2009, 07:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 882 Images: 3	33, 28, and not sure on the last but old enough.

01-05-2009, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,485 Images: 2	I just called Kobiyashi-son from BSK. He will be expecting you guys on Friday and said to let everyone know he will be at or near the shop Friday-Sunday if anyone wants to stop by. He will be closed on Monday as it's a Japanese holiday. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, Stickers.

01-05-2009, 07:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Green Ghost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 1,156 Images: 25	Who ever goes to this better post some pics of the girls there.

01-06-2009, 07:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 882 Images: 3	I am not a picture guy either but my friend going with me is. I suspect he will get a lot of interesting shots.

01-06-2009, 08:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,831	God this sounds like fun! Sometimes I really miss Japan. __________________ 2006 Phantom Black Exige - Touring, LSD, Track Pack, Starshield, Multivex Mirrors, Valentine One in MattG's bracket, Painted Shift Knob, Bootie, Increased range of remote, Tinted side windows, Black Lotus Nose Badge, 4Tress Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II ASM Harness, Trickster's Black and Silver Wheel Cap Inserts, Panasonic FX01 on a ChaseCam camera mount, Powder Coated Gas Cap Cover, Soft Top mod with Touring Soft Top, Lotus Track Toe Link, Carbon Fiber AC Surround, Voltphreaks battery

01-07-2009, 02:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,485 Images: 2	One last bump to the top of the page to see if anyone else going will see this before they get on their airplane. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, Stickers.

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