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HAAH HAAH HAAH!  Silly Danny!  You ask: "Do I drive?"

It's like asking whether I breathe!
*puff*  *puff*  *PUFF*
Oh yeah!  That's some good air.

(ID #46227) Posted on 2007/04/05 02:48

reply to Ben's comment

sweet~

My parents are going to buy me a Prius for my sixteenth birthday ^_^!

Do you remember the first vehicles you ever drove? Ex: Bumper cars?

(ID #46228) Posted on 2007/04/05 02:48

reply to tangey's comment

This actually looks really cool. I do like how advanced the navigation system is. (of course at a 'nice' price :) )

As for the ETC, it's probably similar to what we have here in Singapore, the ERP (electronic road pricing) system, where we slot our cashcard into the system and money gets electronically deducted from the card when we pass through a ERP gantry. Toll-collection scheme as they call it ^___^ (Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Road_Pricing)

The front camera's cool as you could even slow down and look up at skirts :p

(ID #46229) Posted on 2007/04/05 02:48

reply to windbell's comment

you're going to buy a Fairlady Z? that would be so sweet ^^

here in the phils, we have something similar to the ETC which is called EC Pass (North Luzon Expressway) and the E-Pass (South Luzon Expressway) which is operated by private companies ^^

@DVD movie

isn't that Minority Report?

(ID #46230) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:15

reply to Henry's comment

Wow, nice man.  I cant afford that stuff.

(ID #46231) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:15

reply to X-Gear's comment

I suppose I could use some cameras on my pickup. As for the film, looks like the Minority Report to me. I could've used the dvd player today as I was stuck in traffic. It took me 25 minutes to go around a mile in the city traffic  during the commute home. The power decided it'd be a good time for a break. 

(ID #46232) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:17

reply to Leo's comment

Thats an amazing navigation sistem. My first car came with one to but I need to update it now, it's a toyota avensis rockin down the road

(ID #46234) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:23

reply to CrazyAnimeTuga's comment

"I feel like I have just jumped in the cockpit of an RX78 every time I get in ^^;"


So Danny, do you make Gundam noises when you get in your car or when you're driving? lol

(ID #46235) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:31

reply to Demacrez's comment

Ooooooooooooh... T^T  Roy is get a new car and now you too...  It's not fair, I want a new car too. ^o^  The Fairlady is one of my favorite, always has and always will be such a sweet automobile.

My fiancee has been talking about a carnavi for her Colt.  Here you can live without such things, but I can see why it would be nice for Japan.

Where did the ETC get installed?  Is it out in a visible location or hidden somewhere?  I used to have a Sunshine Pass for use on the Florida Turnpike.  Real hi-tech gear, a white plastic box with two pieces of sticky foam. ^^;   Just put it inside on my windshield near the rearview mirror.

The movie looks like Minority Report...    

(ID #46237) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:52

reply to Edward's comment

I agree with Jimmie-amazing GPS!

(ID #46238) Posted on 2007/04/05 03:55

reply to Tofu-san's comment

Nice new nav, tho i must say it's a tad bit too expensive ($2000+$600 for installation!). As for ETC, I'm used to it (we have the world's 1st fully ETC highway here) though ours makes annoying beeping sounds when passing through the detectors.

350z!! wow I'm so jealous. Not my favorite car in that class, but still great. Are you getting the orange (default) color one?

(ID #46240) Posted on 2007/04/05 04:27

reply to Rufus Shinra's comment

wow cool. Danny Choo, you're one of the richest otakus i have ever seen xP.

(ID #46241) Posted on 2007/04/05 04:32

reply to Kururu_luva's comment

Danny, I think it might be a "Robocop" movie on your nav's display!

(ID #46243) Posted on 2007/04/05 05:17

reply to ait_meijin's comment

definitely a kool upgrade in ur car! looks like a built in car navigation now 

(ID #46245) Posted on 2007/04/05 05:45

reply to kaito kun's comment

heheh Danny since you saw "my" Fairlady Z (350Z) Nismo you are in love ? Well Hold on ! Soon I will get the Lotus Exgise S... I will show it to you... I am sure you will change your mind with the Salaryman Fairlady Z

(ID #46246) Posted on 2007/04/05 05:52

reply to Daimaou's comment

A Fairlady (350)Z?!
That thing packs a load of horsepower (but lacks bit of interior quality).

Auto or Manual?
And is it the 2006 model with 296 BHP?

I also heard that u can equip the 350Z with a satellite-navigation system that uses Nissan's Birdview screen.

(ID #46247) Posted on 2007/04/05 06:09

reply to Lazy Fiend's comment

:O THe Nissan you are goingt o get is sooooo cool! I saw one the other day it was soo shiney :D

As for the Navigation, i thought, when you went into full 3D mode, it looked like something out of Ghost in the Shell, if only it were in a green wire esh, then you could really feel like you were in the anime :P

When you get your new car you must post up lots of nice pictures of it :D

(ID #46252) Posted on 2007/04/05 10:18

reply to Arekusu's comment

	
The Japanese GPS are Awesome; in France the GPS looks like a  Game Boy, has when those On our premises 

(ID #46253) Posted on 2007/04/05 10:22

reply to MedioSam's comment

Oh My...
Well I've already tried several types of gps on my car....biznessss...unfortunatly..and I must say that your gps looks awesome...the 3D feature I saw on one of your pictures leaves me flabbergasted...to say the least.
On the other hand ..what a relief to hear that you also have to struggle with a % of inaccuracy.
Always lots of fun when that damn thing sends you back because for a brief moment it's lost in all that sattelite's junk.
But once again....Oh My...I'ld to try that one out on my cheetah (car's nickname)...
Oh and the Nissan.....ferociously awesome 

(ID #46254) Posted on 2007/04/05 11:03

reply to krapou's comment

oh my god!....Danny...you are getting THE fairlady ???? that's awesome!!!

can't wait to see your new car....

i am still in love with my miata mx-5

and dreaming for the NSX....

(ID #46255) Posted on 2007/04/05 11:29

reply to ziplo's comment

Still on my want list ^^;

(ID #199085) Posted on 2008/05/28 20:48

reply to Danny Choo's comment

I still do not understand why so many western countries are still at the stone age with regards to Japan :(

(ID #46256) Posted on 2007/04/05 13:42

reply to kca's comment

*_* FANTASTIC!!! 
But I prefer SONY XYZ
I'm using Tom Tom Navigator 6 + ipaq hx2790 in my car (MMC Smart)... ;_;

(ID #46257) Posted on 2007/04/05 14:36

reply to Cyberdelics's comment

Minority Report.

(ID #46258) Posted on 2007/04/05 14:58

reply to astroblue's comment

Thats... Hi~tech'y Danny lol..
I don't think I'll be needing one of them.. wait.. I would if I move to Japan lol

Over here (in the UK) I'll just stick to TomTom and listen to Hikaru on my Ipod when driving ._.

(ID #46260) Posted on 2007/04/05 18:10

reply to SG's comment

Wow, very high tech Danny, especially the ets and vits, that would be really be helpful in the states, especially California with the frequent accidents and toll booths

(ID #46263) Posted on 2007/04/05 20:44

reply to syrix's comment

Pretty nice, but I don't see the need to install such an expensive piece into a 2nd hand car. Any hand held GPS is good enough since all we need to hear is the voice. Then again, I guess it's not that easy in Japan. By the way, don't watch dvd when driving. That's like asking to get yourself killed.

I also have an off topic question. Is your PG strike marked with waterslide decals or stickers? From the photos I can still see the rectangle edges from the markings. I don't want to buy decals if it's just going to come out the same with the stickers. LMK, thanks

(ID #46264) Posted on 2007/04/05 22:21

reply to Ken's comment

I don't really see a need for the navigation system, unless you just really don't have a clue how to navigate.. some people just have a compass in their head, some like myself just remember by landmarks.

The exception to the rule is unless the road system in japan is just horrible like in Thailand. roads come and dissapear randomly.

(ID #46265) Posted on 2007/04/05 22:33

reply to Arrot's comment

When you're driving into a totally unfamiliar town, it's much more easier to drive with a GPS than block the traffic by being totally lost :P

(ID #236381) Posted on 2008/07/13 06:53

reply to MosKAU's comment

By the way Danny, did Mizuki have an opinion on the carnavi? ^^;  She was observing the entire process of this post.  If one day you can't find her and the car is missing; well don't say you haven't been warned... ^^;

(ID #46266) Posted on 2007/04/06 00:59

reply to Edward's comment

Nice system! Needs to be surrounded by more Subaru Impreza though. ^_~  

(ID #46267) Posted on 2007/04/06 01:02

reply to Hulles's comment

Majority of cars that I saw in Japan had some form of car navigation in them. Though after wondering the streets of Japan I can see why. It's quite difficult to navigate your way around Tokyo if you don't know how the addressing system works.

Also very nice if you are getting a Nissan Fairlady Z. Getting the convertible or hardtop version of the 350Z? 

(ID #46268) Posted on 2007/04/06 01:24

reply to Adun's comment

All,
Dont know which version of the Fairlady yet but probably Auto.
And the film was Minority Report.

Edward,
She helped me choose it ^^;

Arrot,
Everything changes over here within a short time. Road really do go missing!

Ken,
Strikes stickers are nasty stickers - Bandai folks should be beaten by a stick for doing that.

SG,
TomTom?

Dante,
I never pay attention to gas prices (I should I guess) and just tell them to fill her up. Costs about 300 yen for a full tank.

Chris,
The crime rate is very low here so its not too much of a problem.

Kururu_lava,
I still have a long way to go ^^;

Rufus,
I do like the orange but will probably get black instead.

Edward in Michigan,
Its installed inside the car.

Jimmie,
Thanks ^^

Demacrez,
Sometimes ^o^

windbell,
I never thought of that!

GundamZZ,
Not sure yet - need more parking space.

(ID #46269) Posted on 2007/04/06 03:03

reply to Danny Choo's comment

Such a big installation ! This system looks very complete, it would be excellent in my car, but i don't have enough space to install this kind of GPS...

(ID #46285) Posted on 2007/04/06 13:34

reply to david -M-'s comment

The Japanese navigating system is so good, compaired to Australian ones.

(ID #46291) Posted on 2007/04/06 23:37

reply to cedrico's comment

Wow. Can you call in an airstrike with that avionics? 

Maybe you can mount a disc radome on your car roof for 360deg situation awareness. No need for a reverse camera anymore!

(ID #46292) Posted on 2007/04/07 00:15

reply to Zer0's comment

That totally kicks the pants out of Americn made GPS =O


Yes I do drive. Road sizes vary, the area around where I live is rural/suburban, so you see smaller streets (for horse and buggy) and huge highways (I-78). I drive a nice truck, it has a small engine so it gets about 28 miles to the gallon.


That is a nice car you drive! I wouldn't dare drive something that expensive, only because insurance is a heart attack if you or someone else decides to ruin your day. Its nice to have a pickup truck when I need to haul stuff around. I mostly drive it to work and school, and will probably rarely use it once I am at college.


I have actually heard that solar weather is acting up lately, 2011 being a bad year =/ Aparantly blasts from the sun can cripple GPS systems, rendering them useless. My truck has a nice stereo, good speakers, and new tires, and thats all the truck has going for it =p.

(ID #46301) Posted on 2007/04/07 03:59

reply to -XYZPDQ's comment

i drive, i drive my beautiful 93 bmw 318i *runs to garage to hug it*, i got a cool indash dvd player with a 7inch tft screen i got off craigslist for 400, but it sucks not being able to watch the movie while i drive :( but my friends enjoy it, plan on installing my 360 soon for those days u wait outside to pick someone up for what seems like hours.....bah i need money:( 


ps-dont hate on me for having a bmw and complaining about money, the car was cheap, really cheap

(ID #46395) Posted on 2007/04/10 22:25

reply to penpen's comment

ps-how much was the march?, i hate America because we never get all the cars made my car manufactures  T.T

(ID #46396) Posted on 2007/04/10 22:29

reply to penpen's comment

How's GPS+Traffic system works in Japan? I believe the tech is pretty "matured" in Japan.
In US, started to have Traffic System just few years, and is not very updated, rather stick with your good old radio for traffic alerts.

(ID #56467) Posted on 2007/09/05 22:57

reply to Ryori no tetsujin's comment

I'm not a car person myself, so I guess even I went to Japan to make a living (made a 20 day visiting trip once), I wouldn't get a car.

I mean, it's really convenient to have one, but what's trully great on Japan is: You don't have to. 
Also, Danny, congrats for getting used to driving there... seems so damn confusing to me. o_O

I'd probably have to walk more depending on where I go, but it's not like there's no way to reach certain places if I don't have a car... which happens a lot here in Brazil.

I did get scared of loosing the last metro/trains in Tokyo late at night though. :P

Anyways, I don't even have to say GPS/Navi system in Japan is light years ahead Brazil.

To have GPS navigation system in Brazil, not only you have to pay/install it yourself, but also you only get the basic basic stuff... if you live in a big city.

If you don't live in a big city, odds are there's not even an up to date map to use.

I've heard lots of GPS related accidents involving truck drivers that relied too much on GPS...

(ID #56476) Posted on 2007/09/05 23:34

reply to XSportSeeker's comment

dude thats a very good looking equipment you got there ... does wonders ... but who would ever need that in singapore haha .. its really small here .. i don't think anyone can get lost for a long time

(ID #60354) Posted on 2007/10/20 15:34

reply to Joshua's comment

wow, that's a really nice setup...

(ID #60387) Posted on 2007/10/21 00:49

reply to FEARtactics's comment

That ETC unit.. In malaysia, you can find ones about 3-4 times the size of that XD How far have we fallen?!

(ID #68531) Posted on 2008/01/02 23:57

reply to Chong Mizunaga's comment

Amazing gear for the car :D i would like to have one of those when i get my first car... or second lol

(ID #153954) Posted on 2008/03/10 19:15

reply to Nedeti's comment

Danny! You got a Nissan 350Z???!! Gosh.. That's a nice car. You must really rich! (:

How much did it cost in Japan? It's quite a luxury car in Singapore. It will set you back SGD164,000 (USD120,190.55) inclusive of your Certificate of Entitlement and Road Tax. Just wondering, how much does it cost in other countries?

And looking at the previous comments, you guys must be either working adults, really rich kids, or the cars must be really cheap in your country! To own a car in Singapore is like 'wow'. Nobody gets a car for his 16th birthday! It's madness.

But my Japan based Singapore tour guide said cars in Japan are cheap but the parking fees, toll charges, road tax + all the other misc fees are very expensive.

(ID #199269) Posted on 2008/05/29 01:33

reply to tintin-san's comment

about 27,000 to 32,000 usd 

(ID #203212) Posted on 2008/06/03 08:35

reply to kevk's comment

that 3D view reminds me SOOOO much of one