04-19-2011, 06:47 PM | #1 |
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registering rhd
ok so ive done alot of forum searching and googling and come up with alot of mixed answers. i see alot of post on forums on online about rhd's for sale the are titled and registered. now are these being registered as off-road or recreational vehincles? and i mean firewall swaps not legit rhd. i recentlt purchased a rhd FW swap vert where they cut the vin and rewelded it in the usdm spot and you cant even tell other than the fact the wiper is on the other side now. can i legally have it registered or will i have to have it registered off-road? if not how do i go about doing it. i know call chp and dmv and all the other happy people we all love to talk to. and im cali based so i know it will be a bitch but i see quite a few rhd's rollin around and i wanna know if there takin a chance or if there got it registered fine cuz i know for sure i have to get the dash blue tagged? there has to be some peeps on here from cali with rhd FW swaps that could better help me resolve my registering issue without getting the runaround from sacramento and dmv n such. SORRY for such a long post but i want all the info i can get since i have been able to find the answer ive been searching for and this is the next best place to find it.
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04-19-2011, 07:32 PM | #3 |
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From what I've understood, Race Vehicles have to be factory built for Racing Purposes, Civic Type Rx or Skyline GTR N1. Off-Road Vehicles or Rec Vehicles, are ATV's and Motorcycles. Things of that Nature. If the Vehicle was built for daily driven usage this is basically what its going to be registered as here. BUT, Ive read under certain circumstances a vehicle can be imported permanently for racing usage. Don't hold me to this, I've never dealt with this type of situational or any importing situations either. The way I look at it, if you got the pockets and there's at least more then one over here, its possible.
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04-19-2011, 08:07 PM | #6 |
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oooooooo are you in USA? dont wanna know aht city but what state, did u have to go to chp or something like that for the dash to get the bluetag since theres no vin on it? did u just run into dmv and register it and that was it? sorry for the lot of question i just wanna start peicing baby #2 togetha for tha summah.
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I'm pretty sure you didn't really research this all over the internet, being its a dead-horse topic.
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04-19-2011, 08:39 PM | #9 |
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im in wisco...our laws arnt real laws...just gooey like cheese. Unless ur car is a union then your screwed.
But in all seriousness. literally walked into dmv with title and got plates. Never any questions asked. Been pulled over, never been asked for a vin. Cant help ya if ur in cali. |
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yes i actually have done alot of research on this, ive had this chassis for 2 months now. when i find an answer that seems correct i find another one that contridicts it. if ive already read about this i would have never posted this subject. i needed the words from someone themselves that owns one to say how it went down instead of reading post of what people have done or what need to be done. cuz just like secret said in his reply, im gonna try the same thing and just walk in and drive away
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04-19-2011, 09:04 PM | #11 |
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Everything you find is going to contradict itself because it's a grey area your getting into. kinda falls into the category of if you don't want to get hassled just run a legit car, or deal with the consequences. Sorry you live in cali.
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04-19-2011, 09:24 PM | #12 |
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LOL i totally agree with you, im sorry i live in cali what with there emission laws n all. i mean its a cool state but it does have its drawbacks . just wanted to get some first person info on how registration has gone with peeps and i greatly appreciate the advice you fine folks have left me with.
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Probably depends on where you live. Here in az I had to take my rhd car to the dmv for an inspection when I bought it. They said, "oh, thats neat". And that was that, didnt even care.
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yea see thats why i wanted to know what kinds of first hand complications people have had if any when registering. but im sure the only problem im gonna have is just the simple fact that i live in cali. im sure if i got pulled over the cop would say the same thing and mainly be looking for the sr swap
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It is absolutely, positively, 100% legal to convert your car to RHD spec.
As long as the V.I.N. number on the firewall is not modified in ANY way! This is very important in California. As far as laws regarding RHD vehicles imported from Europe or Asia; that will depend on the laws in your State. Contact your local Highway Patrol Station or State Troopers for a more precise answer. |
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I'll never understand why someone whould want to convert to RHD drive in a country designed around LHD. Take my advice, it sucks. I have to have a passenger to get tickets from toll roads, can't go through drive-throughs, can't see around cars to pass them. Unless it's strictly a show car it is not practical at all for daily use.
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All the inspector has to do is brush a light coat of acid around the vin number. The area that is welded will swell up and the alteration will become visable. It is the same method used to expose "re-stamped" vin numbers. Stay away from altering your vin number. It is ILLEGAL! You may lose your car forever. |
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converted rhd - no one asks/cares - use TRIPLE A (AAA) to file your dmv papers just incase.
if your referring to RHD as in a "JDM" car - secrets boy, secrets. Let's just say you have to use multiple shipping agencies to acquire one that can be properly registered after meeting the USA/DOT standards OR you can drive it down from the canucks LIKE a BAWSS which INCREASES the chance of iffy paperwork/title issues. spark notes: canada = track car/trailer queen islands = registered
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i am considering a RHD firewall swap myself... but, i will most likely take it to a shop that has a frame machine to install the firewall within OEM spec.
i will only be replacing the wiper cowl and lower portion of the firewall, (redrill for the wiper motor) to retain the vin plate/stamped vin for US spec. how can hot rod/rat rod guys get away with all the non emissions/custom fab/rusted stuff and kind of daily the car without getting in trouble. especially the socal speed shop type cars... i guess its all about the kind of car you have. what about R-title cars. that have had front clips replaced. |
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S14 rhd converted in florida.. no problems no hassles.
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