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Tripper Cook · 02-21-2005, 10:18 PM

Just wanted to say hey to everyone that was posting on the other thread about the S15 I bought my wife. I didn't get the chance to post before the thread was locked. There were no tricks or secrets to getting the car as some may suspect. I'm not hush-hush about the process. It's published information. Yes, I did subcontract to a registered importer, yes the car did cost a ton because of all the processes some of you mentioned. (They were required and I paid the price to get them done). NHSTA, DOT, EPA, taxes, fees, bonds, deregistration in Japan, crash test, safety reinforcements, etc., etc., etc. Every document is there. Every one. Despite what a few may believe, it is possible with enough money. I enjoy JDM Nissans as well as U.S. Nissans. My shop performs quite a few JDM engine swaps as well as performance mods for many brands of import cars. Last year we made a number of custom car shows promoting our business (Formula D, Hot Import Nights, NOPI, and SEMA). Presently we show a '89 R32, '96 R33 Vspec, now a '99 S15 Spec R, '03 350Z, a supercharged '03 Miata, and a '03 S2000. We also race our cars in Solo II events. The only issue I take as fradulent is the comment about Georgia. Most of us are very friendly, non-hating types that enjoy cars. If you are ever in the area, please look me up. I'd love to show you our fleet, our shop, and our southern hospitality. We work hard and party hard. Cheers!

***S14DB*** · 02-21-2005, 10:22 PM

That didn't look like a Spec R...

sideviewcivic · 02-21-2005, 10:53 PM

My relatives live in georgia. when i visit all i see are confederate flags. tell me what is friendly/non-hating about that. I know that comment was way off topic but whatever. Tripper::im sure you have read the previous thread about that kid speaking of your S15 being legalized. From my POV the fuss is because its legalized in GA and not CA. Most zilva people reside in CA, reason we are so intent on the title of legalized is because if its legalized in CA then its fine everywhere else.

anthony240 · 02-22-2005, 12:05 AM

looks like a spec R to me

southern hospitality, throw them bows

mr_240sx · 02-22-2005, 12:08 AM

that spec R is HOT!!! why didnt they offer these in north america??

OptionZero · 02-22-2005, 12:14 AM

let's not go there

trsilvias13 · 02-22-2005, 12:17 AM

but the process he describe sounds like it can be done to get ca title too.. may i ask how much total, and maybe get another one from you?

SoCalSilvia · 02-22-2005, 12:17 AM

PART IT OUT!!! LOL... just kidding of course. Nice car man

crazy9ceguy · 02-22-2005, 12:21 AM

how mcuh did everything cost?

mr_240sx · 02-22-2005, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy9ceguy

how mcuh did everything cost?

i wouldnt mind finding out how much it cost at the end.... those spec R are mint!!

BoroBoroS13 · 02-22-2005, 12:49 AM

I would kill for one of those cars... Seriously.

AllenRPS13 · 02-22-2005, 01:21 AM

that's really nice! i also want one... haha

p11driver · 02-22-2005, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BoroBoroS13

I would kill for one of those cars... Seriously.

I would kill for the car in your sig as well. s15's are so damn nice.

Tripper Cook · 02-22-2005, 04:35 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments. Total cost was around 50K. To Sideviewcivic, the car is 50 state U.S. legal and actually was done on the west coast. The only thing about my car that California doesn't like is the aftermarket exhaust. I have a lot of friends in southern California and man, the law out there is ridiculous. I hate it for anyone living in Cali. How do car nuts have any fun when you can get stopped in Cali and have your car impounded until you put it back stock? I would agree that California, without question, is the toughest state.

*NismoS13* · 02-22-2005, 05:21 AM

Absolutely beautiful car! You said you bought it for your wife, how often will she be driving it?

Take great care of her!!!

MakotoS13 · 02-22-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tripper Cook

Thanks everyone for the comments. Total cost was around 50K.

nice car but for that kinda cash you could've bought a much nicer car that wouldn't be irritating to drive/cost a fortune to fix/is faster/has a warranty.

Doriftomodachi · 02-22-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MakotoS13

nice car but for that kinda cash you could've bought a much nicer car that wouldn't be irritating to drive/cost a fortune to fix/is faster/has a warranty.

I'm sure he could have bought a c6 if he wanted to. Apparently he has the OPTION to buy an s15 because he has the CASH. Do you?

Ian · 02-22-2005, 08:15 AM

around 50k to legalize a S15?

excuse me if i'm wrong, but dont you have to crash test at least 3 in order to legalize them for DOT crash standards? not to mention the SR20DET cannot pass emissions in the USA can it?

boombockz · 02-22-2005, 09:40 AM

whats goin on , whats the name of your shop ,im only like an hour away and i know ill be pasting threw there soon ,thanks and i would like to buy a r32 some how , think you could help me ??

linkwpc · 02-22-2005, 09:48 AM

I wish they bought the S15 here... Oh well I got the engine anyway

JuJuBee · 02-22-2005, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mainevent212

around 50k to legalize a S15?

excuse me if i'm wrong, but dont you have to crash test at least 3 in order to legalize them for DOT crash standards? not to mention the SR20DET cannot pass emissions in the USA can it?

i was under this impression as well

and the reason i made the comment on not giving cred to it being "legalized" in GA is because it is very easy to register cars in some states and the only state i give credit to and will believe a car is totally legal is if it is CA and even then there are some loopholes

Kalifornia car laws sucks

420sx · 02-22-2005, 10:45 AM

id take the vette. im sorry but 50k way too much even for SyLvIa.

nanyu · 02-22-2005, 11:24 AM

were you driving in San Francisco on Monday? i believe i saw the exact same car on Van Ness.

MakotoS13 · 02-22-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Doriftomodachi

I'm sure he could have bought a c6 if he wanted to. Apparently he has the OPTION to buy an s15 because he has the CASH. Do you?

whether i have the cash or not is irrelevant. the fact that i could buy a C6 if i really wanted it is trivial, the C6 is a much better deal, looks better, and stomps the piss out of every car under 100K. the s15 can't even begin to compare to teh tech in the C6.

i could put 15 grand cash on it today and get it for 200 bucks over invoice... can you?

JuJuBee · 02-22-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nanyu

were you driving in San Francisco on Monday? i believe i saw the exact same car on Van Ness.

they were in norcal yes

Doriftomodachi · 02-22-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakotoS13

whether i have the cash or not is irrelevant. the fact that i could buy a C6 if i really wanted it is trivial, the C6 is a much better deal, looks better, and stomps the piss out of every car under 100K. the s15 can't even begin to compare to teh tech in the C6.

i could put 15 grand cash on it today and get it for 200 bucks over invoice... can you?

sure you can shirl. that's why you have a 16 year old s13. what have you done to it so far?

Var · 02-22-2005, 11:51 AM

Just cause someone has money to spend doesnt mean they want to. read between the lines..i can go buy a viper right now..but i dont own a house yet..so why would I?

ZK · 02-22-2005, 12:23 PM

Who cares how someone spends their money? You pay a price for uniqueness. Anyone can walk in to a dealer and buy a Corvette or Viper etc. But how many people own a S15 that's legalized?

Sometimes its not about the money, its about having the car you love.

publicenemy137 · 02-22-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakotoS13

whether i have the cash or not is irrelevant. the fact that i could buy a C6 if i really wanted it is trivial, the C6 is a much better deal, looks better, and stomps the piss out of every car under 100K. the s15 can't even begin to compare to teh tech in the C6.

i could put 15 grand cash on it today and get it for 200 bucks over invoice... can you?

not everyone cares about speed, or deal. Looks is subjective, I like the s15's look more, it's has that angry aggressive shark look to it. Vette has an european styling that isn't as unique, though I do admit it is sexy as hell. Also s15's interior > vette's cheap plastic interior. s15's handling > vette. s15's aftermarket support > vette . I would say a vette would be a better deal, but I'd rather take an s15 because you don't see one everyone like you will see C6s soon enough. Also everytime I look into a corvette, I see some middle aged old guy with white hair in a mid-life crisis driving one.

It's just like me saying, "Oh why didn't you get a CRX than a 240sx, it's cheaper to mod, more reliable, better deal, etc..." If one choice was the clear cut winner, then everyone would get it.

Doriftomodachi · 02-22-2005, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZK

Who cares how someone spends their money? You pay a price for uniqueness. Anyone can walk in to a dealer and buy a Corvette or Viper etc. But how many people own a S15 that's legalized?

Sometimes its not about the money, its about having the car you love.

Exactly the point I was trying to make.

02-21-2005, 10:18 PM	#1
Tripper Cook Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Macon, GA Age: 67 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, I'm the S15 Guy Just wanted to say hey to everyone that was posting on the other thread about the S15 I bought my wife. I didn't get the chance to post before the thread was locked. There were no tricks or secrets to getting the car as some may suspect. I'm not hush-hush about the process. It's published information. Yes, I did subcontract to a registered importer, yes the car did cost a ton because of all the processes some of you mentioned. (They were required and I paid the price to get them done). NHSTA, DOT, EPA, taxes, fees, bonds, deregistration in Japan, crash test, safety reinforcements, etc., etc., etc. Every document is there. Every one. Despite what a few may believe, it is possible with enough money. I enjoy JDM Nissans as well as U.S. Nissans. My shop performs quite a few JDM engine swaps as well as performance mods for many brands of import cars. Last year we made a number of custom car shows promoting our business (Formula D, Hot Import Nights, NOPI, and SEMA). Presently we show a '89 R32, '96 R33 Vspec, now a '99 S15 Spec R, '03 350Z, a supercharged '03 Miata, and a '03 S2000. We also race our cars in Solo II events. The only issue I take as fradulent is the comment about Georgia. Most of us are very friendly, non-hating types that enjoy cars. If you are ever in the area, please look me up. I'd love to show you our fleet, our shop, and our southern hospitality. We work hard and party hard. Cheers!

02-22-2005, 12:05 AM	#4
anthony240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	looks like a spec R to me southern hospitality, throw them bows __________________ 18+ to come//21+ to swallow

02-22-2005, 12:49 AM	#11
BoroBoroS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nor Cal Age: 41 Posts: 657 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would kill for one of those cars... Seriously. __________________

02-22-2005, 01:21 AM	#12
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 41 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that's really nice! i also want one... haha __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

02-22-2005, 09:48 AM	#20
linkwpc Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 44 Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I wish they bought the S15 here... Oh well I got the engine anyway __________________ 97 240SX! 10 Camaro SS (SOLD - 95 W/S15 SR20 6M tran)

02-21-2005, 10:22 PM	#2
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That didn't look like a Spec R...

02-21-2005, 10:53 PM	#3
sideviewcivic BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere north of mexico Age: 40 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My relatives live in georgia. when i visit all i see are confederate flags. tell me what is friendly/non-hating about that. I know that comment was way off topic but whatever. Tripper::im sure you have read the previous thread about that kid speaking of your S15 being legalized. From my POV the fuss is because its legalized in GA and not CA. Most zilva people reside in CA, reason we are so intent on the title of legalized is because if its legalized in CA then its fine everywhere else.

02-22-2005, 12:08 AM	#5
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 38 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	that spec R is HOT!!! why didnt they offer these in north america??

02-22-2005, 12:14 AM	#6
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	let's not go there

02-22-2005, 12:17 AM	#7
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	but the process he describe sounds like it can be done to get ca title too.. may i ask how much total, and maybe get another one from you?

02-22-2005, 12:17 AM	#8
SoCalSilvia Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	PART IT OUT!!! LOL... just kidding of course. Nice car man

02-22-2005, 12:21 AM	#9
crazy9ceguy BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: socal Posts: 658 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how mcuh did everything cost?

02-22-2005, 04:35 AM	#14
Tripper Cook Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Macon, GA Age: 67 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks everyone for the comments. Total cost was around 50K. To Sideviewcivic, the car is 50 state U.S. legal and actually was done on the west coast. The only thing about my car that California doesn't like is the aftermarket exhaust. I have a lot of friends in southern California and man, the law out there is ridiculous. I hate it for anyone living in Cali. How do car nuts have any fun when you can get stopped in Cali and have your car impounded until you put it back stock? I would agree that California, without question, is the toughest state.

02-22-2005, 05:21 AM	#15
NismoS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Delaware Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Absolutely beautiful car! You said you bought it for your wife, how often will she be driving it? Take great care of her!!!

02-22-2005, 09:40 AM	#19
boombockz Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ga Age: 40 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats goin on , whats the name of your shop ,im only like an hour away and i know ill be pasting threw there soon ,thanks and i would like to buy a r32 some how , think you could help me ??

02-22-2005, 10:45 AM	#22
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	id take the vette. im sorry but 50k way too much even for SyLvIa. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

02-22-2005, 11:24 AM	#23
nanyu Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 41 Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	were you driving in San Francisco on Monday? i believe i saw the exact same car on Van Ness.

02-22-2005, 11:51 AM	#27
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just cause someone has money to spend doesnt mean they want to. read between the lines..i can go buy a viper right now..but i dont own a house yet..so why would I? __________________ Hi

02-22-2005, 12:23 PM	#28
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,088 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who cares how someone spends their money? You pay a price for uniqueness. Anyone can walk in to a dealer and buy a Corvette or Viper etc. But how many people own a S15 that's legalized? Sometimes its not about the money, its about having the car you love.