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    Hello all. Just call me either by my screen name or Paul. I have been in Japan for over 7 years now and love it here, I never want to leave. The car scene is really awesome here, everyone is very friendly and helpful here. I drive a 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R and it is a V Spec. The mod list is way too long to post, but the car is completely built and tuned by Top Secret. It has a single TO4Z turbo and 2.8 liter HKS motor. In the end, it makes 650 hp to the wheels @ 1.6 bar!

    Before this car, I had 2 R33 GT-Rs, at different times though. When Meguiars had the online car show I won twice and was sent a box full of goodies. That was the 1st time I really ever used thier products and been loyal since then. These products rock! I guess Meguiars is like crack cocaine - 1st hit is for free. Then as you get hooked with that dose, you are an addict and settle for nothing less.

    I am originally from Texas, joined the USAF and 5 years later came to Japan - pretty simple and abbreviated history.

    Since a very young age, I have always taken really meticulous care of my cars, even before I could drive. I remember washing and waxing my dad's cars and trucks all the time. I used to think he was wierd for washing his car before we went on a long trip, "Why bother, it is just going to get a lot of bugs and dirt" ? Now, I am just like my dad, go figure. I hate driving around in a dirty car. If I cannot find the time to wash the entire car, I will at least make sure my windows are spotless and crystal clear.

    Sorry for rambling on like that, but I am really serious about the visual appearance of my cars and anything I can learn to take better care or improve my technique, I am all ears.
    Fully Built Top Secret R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec

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    Re: Japan member here

    Welcome to Meguiar's Paul!

    Sounds like a heck of a car. You've joined the right forum!
    Scott

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    • #3
      Re: Japan member here

      Sweet Ride !!!



      Mike
      Mike Pennington
      Director of Global Training, Events and Consumer Relations
      Meguiar's, Inc.
      800-854-8073
      mpennington@meguiars.com

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      • #4
        Re: Japan member here

        Hi Paul, welcome to MOL!
        That's one sweet ride!

        I've seen some tv programs about Japan tunning and once they talked about that company "Top Secret" they build a lot Skylines (guess that's their specialty)

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        • #5
          Re: Japan member here

          Welcome to MOL Paul!

          That's one sweet sounding ride!!
          "A clean car makes for a happy driver!"

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          • #6
            Re: Japan member here

            Originally posted by yalerd View Post
            Hi Paul, welcome to MOL!
            That's one sweet ride!

            I've seen some tv programs about Japan tunning and once they talked about that company "Top Secret" they build a lot Skylines (guess that's their specialty)
            Yes, they also do Supra's (they have one with a V12), 350Z's, pretty much anything. But they do quite a bit of GT-Rs. Check them out here http://www.topsecretjpn.com/home.shtml
            Fully Built Top Secret R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec

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            • #7
              Re: Japan member here

              Here is where you can find loads of pics of my car with some specs: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2996293

              Sorry, I meant to add it to the above post but you can only edit it with in one minute. I can't type that fast - lol
              Fully Built Top Secret R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec

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              • #8
                Re: Japan member here

                Welcome to MOL Paul!! That is definitley a sweet ride.
                Jesse

                2009-2014 Meguiar's/Car Crazy SEMA Team
                www.ShineTechAutoDetail.com
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                • #9
                  Re: Japan member here

                  Nice ride. Welcome to Meg Online.
                  "Drive it like you stole it."
                  2008 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
                  2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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                  • #10
                    Re: Japan member here

                    to mol.
                    quality creates its own demand

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                    • #11
                      Re: Japan member here

                      Paul, Welcome to Meguiar's Online! Your Skyline sounds amazing, I have always thought the Skyline was an awesome car!
                      Rick McDonough
                      Customer Engagement - Digital Content Editor
                      Meguiar's Inc.
                      1.800.854.8073 * 3853
                      rmcdonough@meguiars.com

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                      • #12
                        Re: Japan member here

                        Welcome to MOL, Paul, and thanks for your service in the USAF. I hope you got to fly and/or support some of our GE engines.

                        I glad you like Japan. I've never been there but it's on my short list of places to visit someday. I also have a long list.

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                        • #13
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                          Awesome car. (sugoi kuruma desu yo!) If you understand any Nihongo. hehe. What part of Tokyo are you at? I was just there in July. I absolutely <3 it there and would love to live there some day. I plan to go back there soon. I take it you are still in the AF there? Part of my major concern is finding good work.
                          Well anyway, welcome to the boards. I'm new here myself. lol.
                          Wiseguys Auto Detailing

                          Serving North Florida

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                          • #14
                            Re: Japan member here

                            Ah, any Wangan runs?
                            yep, so little posts, 'cause you guys have have made it easier for me, thanks!

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                            • #15
                              Re: Japan member here

                              Welcome to MOL!

                              SYDSTER

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