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KasperSlide · 06-06-2004, 01:37 AM

will some one ever import and legalize a S15. they did the skyline dont you think its about time someone tried. ne news on importing S15's

SR240DET · 06-06-2004, 01:53 AM

its been done.. and its too expensive.... time to move on..

theronin · 06-06-2004, 02:09 AM

dude its not gonna happen, go away

Salty_X · 06-06-2004, 02:16 AM

They've been imported, yes, but I don't think anyone has ever legalized one (please note the difference between registration and legalization... the S15 will never, ever be legal).

Uniac · 06-06-2004, 02:22 AM

move to canada for the 15 year clause, buy one in 2014 and bring it here. drive it.

Until then i wouldn't hold your breath. Or win the lottery and crash 4 of them.

WONTONnPHO · 06-06-2004, 02:47 AM

I wish more importers brought over CA18DET's .

phrozen · 06-06-2004, 03:54 AM

lol this is funny

Zemus · 06-06-2004, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WONTONnPHO

I wish more importers brought over CA18DET's .

Wish Granted...

Where to find... ANY IMPORT SHOP THE SELLS SRs can usualy get a ca18det

xpcgamer · 06-06-2004, 09:46 AM

How bout skylines? I dont' mean Motorex either. I mean how much would it cost to leaglize a R32 or R33. You guys know of any people who would do the work? What would I need to do my self. Replace the windshield and all the glass for the DOT? If you call motorex they won't tell you nuttin on this. You guys have any ideas?

Uniac · 06-06-2004, 09:56 AM

again move to canada, r32's model year 89 are legal now, the gtr is legal in august. Bring it over, pay taxes and register. Done and DONE

wanganwonder · 06-06-2004, 06:12 PM

jeez one of the few times i have ever wished i lived in canada. first time was when i went to Whistler (heaven).

R32 GTS>the satisfaction of voting against George W.

mjjstang · 06-06-2004, 07:01 PM

ive heard that there are tons of reenforcements you need to put in and shit.

MakotoS13 · 06-06-2004, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KasperSlide

will some one ever import and legalize a S15. they did the skyline dont you think its about time someone tried. ne news on importing S15's

ya know what? just for you. just for you i will start importing these cars and selling them.

send me $20K and i'll let you know when it's ready for pickup.

dvdevo · 06-06-2004, 07:44 PM

wasnt there threads like this before? this threads are boring =\

KoukiS14 · 06-06-2004, 11:49 PM

Actually you CAN'T drive an S15 here.
Regardless, you can't.

unless it's on the track. .it cannot be legalized, for whatever reason. . you can't crash test them and make it legal, either.

nocomedown · 06-07-2004, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanganwonder

R32 GTS>the satisfaction of voting against George W.

then please, by all means, move to Canada. your skyline is waiting.

matlock · 06-07-2004, 12:52 AM

I just want to own a Skyline R32 GTS-T someday, its like my dream car but oh well.

Dousan_PG · 06-07-2004, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoukiS14

Actually you CAN'T drive an S15 here.
Regardless, you can't.

unless it's on the track. .it cannot be legalized, for whatever reason. . you can't crash test them and make it legal, either.

really? there is one in so cali that cruises around
met with them at a meet today and then it cruised past me driving home.

there was a thread on this a while back

yeah it was getting DRIVEN on the freeway, not trailered.

rethink that now..

matlock · 06-07-2004, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

really? there is one in so cali that cruises around
met with them at a meet today and then it cruised past me driving home.

there was a thread on this a while back

yeah it was getting DRIVEN on the freeway, not trailered.

rethink that now..

Didn't they snap a pic of it with a camera phone too....I guess it might not be legal though, maybe registered but not legal...but I recall a post too.

Hawd · 06-07-2004, 01:13 AM

I think it was a thread I made with these pics. Heh motherfucker is crazy he was driving in cali with no plates. He must have some type of hookup or just has balls and doesn't give a fuck.

matlock · 06-07-2004, 01:23 AM

Yeah that's the post I was talking about...
I personally think the guy just doesn't care. I mean if he can afford to import an S15 I don't think he really is going to give a hell about the cops haha. Maybe I am just being dumb, but thats what I think.

nocomedown · 06-07-2004, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawd

I think it was a thread I made with these pics. Heh motherfucker is crazy he was driving in cali with no plates. He must have some type of hookup or just has balls and doesn't give a fuck.

you can't fool me. that's just a pontiac grand am!

FastBack 240 · 06-07-2004, 03:34 AM

With a bawdy kit.

M.Piedlourde · 06-07-2004, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocomedown

you can't fool me. that's just a pontiac grand am!

I'm glad I'm not the only person who feels this way. I've never understood why people worship this car so much. The S13 and the S14 are much, MUCH better looking than the S15. Like you, I've always thought it looks a LOT like a Pontiac.

typhoonslippery · 06-07-2004, 08:29 AM

someone will have enough money to risk getting one in the country illegally ...it has already been done a few times .....and with even an r34 ...oh well ...I dont see what is soo great actually ....

focused · 06-07-2004, 10:13 AM

doesnt nitrous express have one in cali?

aznpoopy · 06-07-2004, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KasperSlide

will some one ever import and legalize a S15. they did the skyline dont you think its about time someone tried. ne news on importing S15's

welcome to september 2003
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=36527

chokudoriS13 · 06-07-2004, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoukiS14

Actually you CAN'T drive an S15 here.
Regardless, you can't.

unless it's on the track. .it cannot be legalized, for whatever reason. . you can't crash test them and make it legal, either

Not true... There's a a specific age a car must reach before it can be imported and converted (which is why Motorex couldn't legalize R34's until this month... note DLR or DST plates on any pics of R34's in the US). The S15 has also reached that age and can now be crash-tested. The guy driving the S15 had temporary DMV tags in the window, and on some occasion runs DLR (dealer) plates. I heard something about him trying to legalize it for import.

Abstrak0ne · 06-07-2004, 10:39 AM

This is a list of all the aproved cars that are authorized to be imported into the US. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...LIG102803.html . And yes you do have to go throught a registered importer or RI.

There are ways to import vehicles into the US. Normally they are imported as a substancially similar to a US model. Then what happens is anything that is different between the US DOT legal vehicle and the vehicle from overseas would need to be changed to be the same as a US model. For example - headlights, tail lights, MPH speedometer cluster. The DOT no longer accepts right hand drive cars as being substancially similar to the US model unless the manufacturer provides information to the DOT stating the vehicles are substancially similar. Additionally, the engine in the vehicle must be available in the US or the engine must be certified for the US.

Show or Display exemption
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ShowDisplay/

And info on importing a race car
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...ing/Index.html

FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...VSS/index.html

nocomedown · 06-07-2004, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focused

doesnt nitrous express have one in cali?

they have one in Texas

06-06-2004, 01:37 AM	#1
KasperSlide Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North carolina Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	will someone start importing will some one ever import and legalize a S15. they did the skyline dont you think its about time someone tried. ne news on importing S15's

06-06-2004, 02:16 AM	#4
Salty_X Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Modesto Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They've been imported, yes, but I don't think anyone has ever legalized one (please note the difference between registration and legalization... the S15 will never, ever be legal). __________________

06-06-2004, 03:54 AM	#7
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06-06-2004, 11:49 PM	#15
KoukiS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana Age: 47 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually you CAN'T drive an S15 here. Regardless, you can't. unless it's on the track. .it cannot be legalized, for whatever reason. . you can't crash test them and make it legal, either. __________________

06-06-2004, 01:53 AM	#2
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its been done.. and its too expensive.... time to move on..

06-06-2004, 02:22 AM	#5
Uniac Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: toronto Age: 41 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	move to canada for the 15 year clause, buy one in 2014 and bring it here. drive it. Until then i wouldn't hold your breath. Or win the lottery and crash 4 of them.

06-06-2004, 02:47 AM	#6
WONTONnPHO Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wish more importers brought over CA18DET's .

06-06-2004, 09:46 AM	#9
xpcgamer Join Date: May 2004 Location: S.Fl Age: 52 Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How bout skylines? I dont' mean Motorex either. I mean how much would it cost to leaglize a R32 or R33. You guys know of any people who would do the work? What would I need to do my self. Replace the windshield and all the glass for the DOT? If you call motorex they won't tell you nuttin on this. You guys have any ideas?

06-06-2004, 09:56 AM	#10
Uniac Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: toronto Age: 41 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	again move to canada, r32's model year 89 are legal now, the gtr is legal in august. Bring it over, pay taxes and register. Done and DONE

06-06-2004, 06:12 PM	#11
wanganwonder Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jeez one of the few times i have ever wished i lived in canada. first time was when i went to Whistler (heaven). R32 GTS>the satisfaction of voting against George W.

06-06-2004, 07:44 PM	#14
dvdevo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: cali Posts: 1,469 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wasnt there threads like this before? this threads are boring =\

06-07-2004, 12:52 AM	#17
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just want to own a Skyline R32 GTS-T someday, its like my dream car but oh well.

06-07-2004, 01:13 AM	#20
Hawd BANNED Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it was a thread I made with these pics. Heh motherfucker is crazy he was driving in cali with no plates. He must have some type of hookup or just has balls and doesn't give a fuck.

06-07-2004, 01:23 AM	#21
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah that's the post I was talking about... I personally think the guy just doesn't care. I mean if he can afford to import an S15 I don't think he really is going to give a hell about the cops haha. Maybe I am just being dumb, but thats what I think.

06-07-2004, 03:34 AM	#23
FastBack 240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Motor City......MI Age: 39 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With a bawdy kit. __________________

06-07-2004, 08:29 AM	#25
typhoonslippery Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	someone will have enough money to risk getting one in the country illegally ...it has already been done a few times .....and with even an r34 ...oh well ...I dont see what is soo great actually .... __________________ CA18 is the only way to go!

06-07-2004, 10:13 AM	#26
focused Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: May 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Age: 38 Posts: 424 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	doesnt nitrous express have one in cali?

06-07-2004, 10:39 AM	#29
Abstrak0ne Join Date: May 2004 Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 43 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is a list of all the aproved cars that are authorized to be imported into the US. http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...LIG102803.html . And yes you do have to go throught a registered importer or RI. There are ways to import vehicles into the US. Normally they are imported as a substancially similar to a US model. Then what happens is anything that is different between the US DOT legal vehicle and the vehicle from overseas would need to be changed to be the same as a US model. For example - headlights, tail lights, MPH speedometer cluster. The DOT no longer accepts right hand drive cars as being substancially similar to the US model unless the manufacturer provides information to the DOT stating the vehicles are substancially similar. Additionally, the engine in the vehicle must be available in the US or the engine must be certified for the US. Show or Display exemption http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ShowDisplay/ And info on importing a race car http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...ing/Index.html FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/...VSS/index.html