This importing thing
Hawaii
12-10-2003, 08:35 PM
Ok, well i am a noob. Ive heard that its hard to get it of the barge when you import a skyline or most import vehicles. What happens, is there some random import homo that stands there and waits to see if a import car has arrived, how do they know whats coming in at what time? I also wanted to know about this emissions thing. Skylines come stock with catalitic converters and shizz. I dunno, this whole motorex money deleio is gay. You find a skyline for under ten grand and they make you pay like 20 grand to legalize.
Someone fill me in on this info.
Someone fill me in on this info.
Creepyjon
12-10-2003, 08:47 PM
How about trying your BMV, they can tell you what you need for a title legal in the states. I know in some states you can title a import as a special car, like getting a title for a dune buggy you built out of a tube frame but want to make street legal. If they can get titles somehow, there has to be a way.
Hawaii
12-10-2003, 11:15 PM
thanks, yeah i was thinking the same thing, i have friends that build like classics and toads and stuff, i was going to ask them how they legalize those.
VQuick
12-11-2003, 10:30 AM
thanks, yeah i was thinking the same thing, i have friends that build like classics and toads and stuff, i was going to ask them how they legalize those.
They don't have to legalize them. Those are kit cars. The Skylines are production cars, so if you are going to bring one over, it needs to be legalized.
They don't have to legalize them. Those are kit cars. The Skylines are production cars, so if you are going to bring one over, it needs to be legalized.
flylwsi
12-11-2003, 12:25 PM
it may suck yes, but there's no other way to get the car.
get over it.
the legalization isn't that bad when you compare it to the insurance fees you have to pay up front...
if you don't have 150k in hand for when you want the car, don't bother. end of story.
get over it.
the legalization isn't that bad when you compare it to the insurance fees you have to pay up front...
if you don't have 150k in hand for when you want the car, don't bother. end of story.
abdul9018
12-12-2003, 05:02 PM
I duno man this stuff its crazy now iv noticed not many people here bleave in a way to import a skyline witout going through motrex there are some diffrent ways i no it give me like 2 days ill get them to you ill talk to my friend kc he has impoted cars befor so i know he knows and i talked to him and he said there is plenty of ways and ill talk to him and see what all there is and ill be shure to fill yall in
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VQuick
12-12-2003, 08:37 PM
I duno man this stuff its crazy now iv noticed not many people here bleave in a way to import a skyline witout going through motrex there are some diffrent ways i no it give me like 2 days ill get them to you ill talk to my friend kc he has impoted cars befor so i know he knows and i talked to him and he said there is plenty of ways and ill talk to him and see what all there is and ill be shure to fill yall in
Look, the problem isn't just importing the car. Your friend can't legalize Skylines too. The guys at Motorex are the only ones who can do that right now.
Look, the problem isn't just importing the car. Your friend can't legalize Skylines too. The guys at Motorex are the only ones who can do that right now.
flylwsi
12-13-2003, 11:22 AM
gee, i wonder why no one believes that you aren't able to get it legalized without motorex...
hmm... monopoly, what?
hmm... monopoly, what?
RazorGTR
12-13-2003, 02:57 PM
I know RBmotoring is applying to the DMV so they will be able to also legalize Skylines. Sean Morris helped start MotoRex so he knows what's involved.
As mentioned at this CURRENT time in our lives ONLY MotoRex can legalize a skyline for the states, but NO ONE can do the R34 at this time as MotoRex let that part of it expire by mistake.
As mentioned at this CURRENT time in our lives ONLY MotoRex can legalize a skyline for the states, but NO ONE can do the R34 at this time as MotoRex let that part of it expire by mistake.
InUrHead
12-14-2003, 09:59 PM
it may suck yes, but there's no other way to get the car.
get over it.
the legalization isn't that bad when you compare it to the insurance fees you have to pay up front...
if you don't have 150k in hand for when you want the car, don't bother. end of story.
Not true, patience is a virtue, go to http://dms.dot.gov (http://dms.dot.gov/) now all I have to do is get my hands on this addendum "A" that they mention and i'll be set. I could care less about becoming an RI, all I want is A (one, singular, just mine) R34 GTR. If you care enough, you'll find a way.
get over it.
the legalization isn't that bad when you compare it to the insurance fees you have to pay up front...
if you don't have 150k in hand for when you want the car, don't bother. end of story.
Not true, patience is a virtue, go to http://dms.dot.gov (http://dms.dot.gov/) now all I have to do is get my hands on this addendum "A" that they mention and i'll be set. I could care less about becoming an RI, all I want is A (one, singular, just mine) R34 GTR. If you care enough, you'll find a way.
InUrHead
12-14-2003, 10:01 PM
oh yeah, that brings you to a search, don't change anything on the page, just type 5507 in the search and be ready to do some reading
flylwsi
12-14-2003, 11:12 PM
again, it's all about the pricing.
and it's gonna be expensive, no matter how you do it.
even if you do it yourself and save yourself 2 grand, you're still going to spend an assload of money.
that's just how this stuff works...
but good find
and it's gonna be expensive, no matter how you do it.
even if you do it yourself and save yourself 2 grand, you're still going to spend an assload of money.
that's just how this stuff works...
but good find
Hawaii
12-15-2003, 01:04 AM
Question, what do they do about the skyline gauge pods? where do they get the american version? or so they say. And anyone know any thing bout what goes into a j spec car when its being legalized?
Thanks
Thanks
InUrHead
12-15-2003, 03:53 AM
If you read the report, which I took the time to find for you, it states that you only are changing your speedometer to MPH, and changing brake warning light label to read "brake". The rest of the guages are within compliance.
Hawaii
12-15-2003, 07:47 PM
yeah i posted that before i read that. thanks a lot for that page inurhead. super informal. i got some good info from that. Thanks
tyndago
12-24-2003, 04:54 PM
I have appendix A.
Its always funny reading this stuff. Most people are so clueless.
Its always the same . Someone wants to get a car . Comes up with some scheme.
After a while . They read , they start to understand . They argue with me . I set them straight.
They start to understand its not a cut and dry ,easy process .
To do it legally is very difficult. Illegally , just have to know the right people.
Its always funny reading this stuff. Most people are so clueless.
Its always the same . Someone wants to get a car . Comes up with some scheme.
After a while . They read , they start to understand . They argue with me . I set them straight.
They start to understand its not a cut and dry ,easy process .
To do it legally is very difficult. Illegally , just have to know the right people.
SkylineUSA
12-26-2003, 04:04 AM
Sean,
I am completely changing the drive train in one of my GTRs. Engine, Tranny, and Rear from a 1970 Mustang. Do I still need to go through MotoRex when I bring it back?
I am completely changing the drive train in one of my GTRs. Engine, Tranny, and Rear from a 1970 Mustang. Do I still need to go through MotoRex when I bring it back?
tyndago
12-26-2003, 04:22 AM
Sean,
I am completely changing the drive train in one of my GTRs. Engine, Tranny, and Rear from a 1970 Mustang. Do I still need to go through MotoRex when I bring it back?
Technically yes. The year of the vehicle is based on the body of the vehicle . Not on the engine year.
I was going to ask "why" but............ I will just sit here and shake my head.
I am completely changing the drive train in one of my GTRs. Engine, Tranny, and Rear from a 1970 Mustang. Do I still need to go through MotoRex when I bring it back?
Technically yes. The year of the vehicle is based on the body of the vehicle . Not on the engine year.
I was going to ask "why" but............ I will just sit here and shake my head.
SkylineUSA
12-26-2003, 04:34 AM
I purchashed a GTR rolling shell.
The car was stripped of everything. It would have cost me well over the cars value to put it right again. So, I figured I would install a 393 with a pretty big turbo on it.
Thanks for the information. I might have to change my plan.
The car was stripped of everything. It would have cost me well over the cars value to put it right again. So, I figured I would install a 393 with a pretty big turbo on it.
Thanks for the information. I might have to change my plan.
tyndago
12-26-2003, 05:16 AM
You could do it the other way pretty easy. Newer motor in an older chassis.
But the other way around , they are weird about.
Not my rules . I just know them and have to follow them.
But the other way around , they are weird about.
Not my rules . I just know them and have to follow them.
SkylineUSA
12-26-2003, 05:46 AM
Trust me, I know they are not your rules.
Thanks for the heads up.
Thanks for the heads up.
Gonthrax
12-26-2003, 01:26 PM
I have appendix A.
Its always funny reading this stuff. Most people are so clueless.
Its always the same . Someone wants to get a car . Comes up with some scheme.
After a while . They read , they start to understand . They argue with me . I set them straight.
Hehe, so true Sean.
*Rememebers his hours of reading CFR*
I did manage to learn alot about import crash test standards. I like the leak tests when they test how long before what fluids leak when the vehicle overturns, is on it's side ect ect :P
Its always funny reading this stuff. Most people are so clueless.
Its always the same . Someone wants to get a car . Comes up with some scheme.
After a while . They read , they start to understand . They argue with me . I set them straight.
Hehe, so true Sean.
*Rememebers his hours of reading CFR*
I did manage to learn alot about import crash test standards. I like the leak tests when they test how long before what fluids leak when the vehicle overturns, is on it's side ect ect :P
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