skyline question
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Dangler wrote:
I wish... I've frustrated the heck out of myself for 2 years trying to find the loophole that everyone else is looking for. Motorex is basically out of business, they own the intellectual rights to converting a car (DOT and EPA) and its not possible to "reverse engineer" one to find out all the pieces that need to change. Plus, you'll need to figure out all the connections and paperwork the fed gov't requires. It sucks, I wish it was easier for everyone else, but its not.A couple times a month there's someone on the various skyline boards claiming to have the "in" and the backdoor, but no one has come through.
Sean Morris (tyndago on the boards) use to work at Motorex, and is the most outspoken person on the topic. From what I've gathered he's been trying for 2 years to get RBMotoring up on their own legs, but they're still not there. In the meantime VIPImports has 3 of them, starting at the mid-$40's I believe.
Some talk about getting it under a "show car" permit which has virtually no miles a year you can drive it. But if you get caught, you're screwed. If I were going to break the law to make it happen, I would just buy a totalled Nissan of some kind and start swapping VIN numbers...
At the end of the day, about all a person can legally do is go out and buy one.
It really sucks
Haha, this is why I called you the expert.
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There is many things you have to do to get a skyline legal in the us. Above and beyond paying the importation fees you have to get the immisions all redone. Here is some interesting info to get your read on ...
http://www.gtr.co.uk/html/faq/buying_usa.asp
Hope this helps a little bit!
It is possible but you have to have REALLY deep pockets!
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if your friend really has a good amount of money, he should check this out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4525486522&category=6392
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Ok. well THanks for all the advice. I think he has decided on to get a STI.
~ Laura
5th Generation Prelude (silver)
All stock....for now!01 GSX-R600
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Yeah, it's just way to much of a hassle for the skyline. but the STI will be a nice choice. I may even be able to get him to come check out a few races with me this summer. I know he would also love to race his bike.
~ Laura
5th Generation Prelude (silver)
All stock....for now!01 GSX-R600
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I'll have to find out... but I'll let you know...
~ Laura
5th Generation Prelude (silver)
All stock....for now!01 GSX-R600
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STi's suck. terrible decision
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99slowGSX wrote:
Kirk your finally seeing the light...........
Yea, you should stop askin me to drive it then -
It does say it has a VIN
~ Laura
5th Generation Prelude (silver)
All stock....for now!01 GSX-R600
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Hmmm - I went back to Fresh Alloy and everyone was calling BS (Sean Morris included). The bid history had 2 guys going back and forth to run it up, but it never sold.
I'm pretty sure that VIN shot was added after the fact too - not very clear, tough to see. He's real elusive with his information and responses, but heck, he'll get someone to buy it for sure
Fvckin machine took my quarter
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