Comments on: Mitsuoka: not your typical JDM car maker

By: steveg

steveg — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:22:34 +0000

I also have a BUBU 501 called the ZOE ZIPPER here in the states, since most wer convertibles here,, cut down, I am building a new top of fiberglass.. only a few survive i think and parts are nonexistant since most came from a scooter not imported to the US..

I would like to contact other owners here in the states, and Japan and swap photos and such..
email me scg13803@yahoo.com steve G. upstate NY USA.

By: James Hayes

James Hayes — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:45:49 +0000

I love Mitsuoka cars,,, But I got a Viewt 1996 for my wife,,,Can we get a light for it No,,,
It needs one of the smaller lights on the front, but can we find it anywhere,,,,So I if some out in this great big world know where I can buy parts for the above please let me know…

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:46:33 +0000

Sorry, I don’t know where to find parts but “JDM” stands for Japanese Domestic Market.

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:29:06 +0000

I am the lucky owner of a BUBU 501. same color red as in ad this page. I would like to obtain either a repair manual or parts list. I need to replace the oil pump, and am not finding any serial numbers on the engine. also would like to know model scooter wheels are from. the front wheels on mine have been modified with wide tires, and I would like to put original wheels and tires on front. any help is appreciated. also what is JDM ? thanks in advance

By: Kev

Kev — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:12:43 +0000

Included in my “Fantasy JDM Garage” is a LeSeyde drift car (photoshop, anyone?) and an Autech Stelvio set up for circuit A Parkway 26 with 20B running twin T88s and NOS for drags would complete the set

Muhuahaha.

By: J-Spec

J-Spec — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:27:47 +0000

The LeSyede is actually a replica of a Tiffany Classic, which was powered by a 5,000cc V8 and made in the US.
http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=12247

The S13 based LeSyedes were NON turbo only, given that they weighed close to 2 tons with all the Mistuoka bits tacked on and they must be so depressing to drive. I fantasized of putting a turbo engine in and drifting it many years ago, but with all the extra weight, the lengthened wheel base (look at the pics again) and changed suspension with the chassis mods and I don’t think it would be particularly easy

Ben

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:23:40 +0000

The LeSyde looks like a more modern, (classier, even?) version of that terrible Z31-based Spartan.

I agree though, it’d look fantastic getting sideways, although that mammoth wheelbase isn’t gonna make it easy. Seriously, it’s got the wheelbase of a stretch limo!