Not driving my M2, not driving in Europe, went to Japan and drove a...

Franzino · 02-20-2017, 02:33 AM

When I was in Japan in december 2016 I also went on a little road trip in Hakone... I wanted to drive the Hakone Turnpike with an Japanese Sportscar. A friend and I rented a modified Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Makinen and a tuned Honda S2000. There were also some other people from Australia in our group and off we went for one hell of a day of driving on the epic mount roads in Hakone Japan.....and yes that mountain on the pictures in Mount Fuji! The other people drove the following cars; Subaru Impreza STI, Nissan GTR R34, Honda NSX. It was an epic and magical day for me as a petrolhead. Another thing I can take of my bucket list

Franzino · 02-20-2017, 02:35 AM

Some short video clips....

Short clip of me driving the S2000 on the legendary Mazda Turnpike

Short clip of me driving the EVO VI when following my friend in the S2000

FD3S · 02-20-2017, 02:37 AM

Nice trip! How does the s2000 feels from the z4m?

eluded · 02-20-2017, 03:11 AM

Nice and nice write up and nice S2000.

M3ZING · 02-20-2017, 08:39 AM

What track is this?

drewnel22 · 02-20-2017, 08:55 AM

What was the name and details of the place you rented from? I'm living in Japan for work and might have to do something like this

FrostyDC4 · 02-20-2017, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drewnel22

What was the name and details of the place you rented from?

^^^what he said?

Franzino · 02-24-2017, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FrostyDC4

^^^what he said?

fun2drive

Franzino · 02-24-2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by M3ZING

What track is this?

It's not a track...it's the Hakone Turnpike (Mazda Turnpike)

ENJOY:

bailyhill · 02-24-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Franzino

fun2drive

What was the cost to do this ride? Was this a full day?

Thx

Franzino · 02-24-2017, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bailyhill

What was the cost to do this ride? Was this a full day?

Thx

Use the force of the internet...

Cost depends on so many factors; which car, which tour, full day, half day...
Check it out: http://fun2drive-japan.com/fleet/

Jdub679 · 02-24-2017, 12:18 PM

Initial D. Nice!

Z K · 02-24-2017, 01:54 PM

Sounds like a great time! I went to Fuji Speedway to watch a race event... on the bus ride up to the track, I thought these roads would be awesome to drive!

I'd love to do this tour!

R3dliner · 02-24-2017, 02:50 PM

is that a AE86 at the corner? LOL Was there back in 03. Tried to go on all of the initial D roads but didn't have much time. Regret not being able to do akina downhill.

angelr · 02-24-2017, 02:56 PM

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

Redd · 02-24-2017, 07:49 PM

Hi Franzino,

Can you share where you rented the cars from, and price? Did you need an international driver's license? Any issues with the local police?

Franzino · 02-25-2017, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Redd

Hi Franzino,

Can you share where you rented the cars from, and price? Did you need an international driver's license? Any issues with the local police?

You can find all the info in the URL a few posts above your question...

Dackelone · 02-25-2017, 04:48 AM

Mazda Turnpike looks like so much fun!

chunho01 · 02-25-2017, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Franzino

That Initial D reference

Was it a controlled environment where the roads are closed off? What's the speed limit adherence? English language friendly?

MrSmartyPants · 02-25-2017, 12:10 PM

As someone who grew up on Japanese cars (3G Integra, 2x 5G Civics, IS300, Evo8) this is undeniably awesome.

F80 M3 is my first step away from that world.

Z K · 02-25-2017, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chunho01

That Initial D reference

Was it a controlled environment where the roads are closed off? What's the speed limit adherence? English language friendly?

I very much doubt it is a closed road. They are public mountain roads anyone can drive if you pay the toll. I think as long as you drive at a sensible pace, it should be fine. There may be tourists and commuters on the road and there is a restaurant at the top you can stop at.

Built4Sin · 02-25-2017, 12:46 PM

I like the Initial D tie-in! That's neat as hell!

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