no more motorex?
david_yang00
05-27-2005, 11:41 AM
from what i'm hearing motorex is not dealing with skylines anymore?
Originally Posted by fierojapan
Ok while I may be new to this forum I am not all that new to how things work in the U.S. so please don’t turn this in to a thread where every one claims moterex is the only way.
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Actually, Motorex is gone, so there is no way.
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Q 1.
In regards to vehicles manufactured after 1995-1996? (I.E. R34's) and the OBDII engine management that I have read that are required. Are these vehicles required to be manufactured with OBDII or can they be retrofitted with a pre-conforming system?
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A retrofit can be done. However, finding a way to do it was the big holdup. I don't know if anyone other than Motorex was working on getting it done. I think Tyndago said there was at least one post-'96 car that had OBDII fitted.
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Q 2.
not to jeopardize moterx's confidentiality with the NHTSA regarding there modifications to the car but would it be possible for those of us who have the time with these cars and the ability to do so, maybe a reduced cost pending some smaller modifications made by the customer. After doing much research I have come to the conclusion that some things like changing mirrors, gauges, headlights, reflectors. ect. ect... can be done by the customer and then verified by the R.I. to show conformity to U.S. standards. This would help bring down your costs to some customers due to the fact that these parts are not required to be replaced by you the R.I. I am in the U.S. Air Force just stationed in Misawa Japan as of Feb 2005 and not to leave until Feb 2008 this would give me almost three years to do what I can to the car myself. Also by reducing cost it might also help with more initiave for those who already have illegal skylines in to have the legalization performed.
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Since Motorex isn't around, you still run into the problem of just finding out what the other needed modifications are(they may have taken the information with them), then finding someone to perform them.
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Originally Posted by fierojapan
Ok while I may be new to this forum I am not all that new to how things work in the U.S. so please don’t turn this in to a thread where every one claims moterex is the only way.
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Actually, Motorex is gone, so there is no way.
Quote:
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Q 1.
In regards to vehicles manufactured after 1995-1996? (I.E. R34's) and the OBDII engine management that I have read that are required. Are these vehicles required to be manufactured with OBDII or can they be retrofitted with a pre-conforming system?
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A retrofit can be done. However, finding a way to do it was the big holdup. I don't know if anyone other than Motorex was working on getting it done. I think Tyndago said there was at least one post-'96 car that had OBDII fitted.
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Q 2.
not to jeopardize moterx's confidentiality with the NHTSA regarding there modifications to the car but would it be possible for those of us who have the time with these cars and the ability to do so, maybe a reduced cost pending some smaller modifications made by the customer. After doing much research I have come to the conclusion that some things like changing mirrors, gauges, headlights, reflectors. ect. ect... can be done by the customer and then verified by the R.I. to show conformity to U.S. standards. This would help bring down your costs to some customers due to the fact that these parts are not required to be replaced by you the R.I. I am in the U.S. Air Force just stationed in Misawa Japan as of Feb 2005 and not to leave until Feb 2008 this would give me almost three years to do what I can to the car myself. Also by reducing cost it might also help with more initiave for those who already have illegal skylines in to have the legalization performed.
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Since Motorex isn't around, you still run into the problem of just finding out what the other needed modifications are(they may have taken the information with them), then finding someone to perform them.
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nismo_power
05-27-2005, 02:40 PM
you n00bs fucking suck. why dont you read through a few old threads and youll see that YES motorex is NOT Legalizing skylines as of late.
VQuick
05-27-2005, 09:02 PM
you n00bs fucking suck. why dont you read through a few old threads and youll see that YES motorex is NOT Legalizing skylines as of late.
It might be more than that. I'm pretty sure I heard that Motorex is gone, as in closed for business, period.
It might be more than that. I'm pretty sure I heard that Motorex is gone, as in closed for business, period.
<SSR>David
05-28-2005, 02:27 AM
Um...I just checked the motorex website. Seems like they are still selling thoes R33s. =/ am I wrong?
VQuick
05-28-2005, 08:23 PM
Um...I just checked the motorex website. Seems like they are still selling thoes R33s. =/ am I wrong?
Just because the website is up doesn't mean the place is still in business. Check this out. Motorex Issues (http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB4&Number=67900300&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1)
Just because the website is up doesn't mean the place is still in business. Check this out. Motorex Issues (http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB4&Number=67900300&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1)
<SSR>David
05-29-2005, 04:14 AM
O wow...what the hell is going on here. I have been in the dark completely. >.< thanks for clearing it up for me.
Skyline_BNR34
06-02-2005, 01:50 PM
Motorex is gone and can't import skyines anymore that sucks...
imoz
06-29-2005, 06:54 PM
What is the latest status of this? Is Motorex officially out of business? Does anyone know what the DOT/NHTSA policy is on releasing the documentation covering what modifications are required for federalization, in their entirety? Are there any other RI's currently actively pursuing the ability to federalize cars w/ DOT approval? Was RB Motoring ever successful in achieving this capability or is it still in progress?
InfestedShadow
07-02-2005, 04:19 PM
you n00bs fucking suck. why dont you read through a few old threads and youll see that YES motorex is NOT Legalizing skylines as of late.
you're the noob here... :loser:
you're the noob here... :loser:
nismo_power
07-02-2005, 09:47 PM
you're the noob here... :loser:
05-27-2005
read the dates jizzball.
05-27-2005
read the dates jizzball.
jcsaleen
07-03-2005, 12:02 PM
They can't LEGALIZE but they can get rid of whats ever on there lot now.
imoz
07-03-2005, 07:33 PM
Hmm, I checked Motorex's page (http://www.skylinegtr.com) and their stocklist only says "special order is available" for the R32 and R33 and that the R34 would be released sometime in 2004.
celm
07-03-2005, 07:40 PM
MX`s RI status has been revoked by DOT
http://forums.skylinesdownunder.co.nz/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44625
http://forums.skylinesdownunder.co.nz/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44625
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