About skylines in the states?

[r34]

well i know that im a "noob" and might not get respect off the get go or anything like that, but im just wondering, i see a bunch of right hand drive skylines from you guys and i wanna know if you guys just use them for show or if you actually get out a drive them or something. im currently in the process of saving for a skyline but idk if i should or not so some input on that topic would help me too. thnx.

[winez31]

i suggest doing some research first before posting, and yes people actually do drive there skylines.

[r34]

yeah i guess i should, thnx. i just didnt know if people actually drive right hand drive cars in the states or not. thnx anyway.

[winez31]

i suggest you read this it will probably answer most if not all your questions. zerothread/159216

[Latka]

yeah i guess i should, thnx. i just didnt know if people actually drive right hand drive cars in the states or not. thnx anyway.

It's not a direct parallel, but my '71 Mini was RHD and I had no problems. I got pulled over a few times and asked, "What the heck is this thing?" Never once questioned the RHD aspect.

RHD only takes about an afternoon to get comfortable with. The only time I really noticed it was when I was kinda tired. Then my brain would make me want to wander into the center of the road 'cause with LHD you're used to seeing the centerline right out the window! Doh!

...but it sucks for going through drive-throughs!

[r34]

thnx for clearing that up for me because i thought that rhd vechiles were illegal to drive in the states. i think it was one of my friends that told me that.

[Latka]

I don't know where you're located, but a quick call to your local police / sheriff's department should clear that one up. Alternately, you could probably find the information by searching online through your state DMV. I would think that as long as it came from the factory with RHD you wouldn't have issues.

[winez31]

although it may be legal you might still get sh** for it from cops.

[sflkouki]

although it may be legal you might still get sh** for it from cops.

Your always gonna get stop by cops seeing you driving rhd.. but when you show them all the paper work is legit... they will be like ok bye bye.. then call the HATERS..!!! LOL





My friend with shop cars here in miami going to the speedway.. fun to see skyline driving on the highway

[r34]

well i live in wisconsin and i work at subway for one of my jobs and the cops like to come in alot so i usually talk to them alot but i havent seen them latley so ill talk to them next time i get a chance and im gonna stop at the dmv anyway. but i dont think that the cops around here will give me too much sh**. thnx for you help guys

[Shocker]

cops cant do anything about rhd, just bc its not USDM doesnt mean it isnt legal

[Latka]

well i live in wisconsin and i work at subway for one of my jobs and the cops like to come in alot so i usually talk to them alot but i havent seen them latley so ill talk to them next time i get a chance and im gonna stop at the dmv anyway. but i dont think that the cops around here will give me too much sh**. thnx for you help guys

That's actually a really good idea - remember, cops can be car guys too. Having a few allies on your side may prove beneficial at some time!

[SirSilvia]

That's actually a really good idea - remember, cops can be car guys too. Having a few allies on your side may prove beneficial at some time!

that indeed is true. I used to work at a 24hr restaurant and worked the midnight shift and they'd come in at around 5am. technicaly they aren't allowed cuz they're still on duty, we know that and we don't give them shlt. in turn for not rattin them out, I talk to them every once and a while and whenever I'd get pulled over they know who I am and just tell me be easy and drive carefully.

[Carkeeper]

The issue is not RHD; the issue is the mess made by Motorex in legalizing Skylines. With all of the shananigans, the DOT issued a statement in April which basically said: The R32s "federalized" by Motorex, although somewhat shady, were to be honored. In truth, the DOT said it wasn't worth finding the 100 or so registered R32s. That is why in CAL where I live there are registered DOT/EPA/CARB R32s which can be on the street without impunity. I have one in my garage and never have problem with the police/CHP because they are very aware of the DOT's position on this matter. I was extremely lucky to have found my R32, but I have many contacts inside Nissan NA who made me aware of an R32, which was bought back by RBmotoring, a legal spin off of Motorex, who was instrumental in persuading the DOT in their decision. Their seems to be much confusion about this but that is the simpliest way to explain the current reality of the situation. Who knows what the DOT will do in the future for "legalizing" Skylines with reputable Grey Car Importers[ there are 2 such companies working with the DOT on this issue] but for now: NO MORE SKYLINES CAN BE LEGALIZED!If you want one,you must find one of these 100 or so and buy them under transfer of title and EPA requirements for your state. If you are interested in finding one of these, contact RBmotoring.com; they know where almost all of these legal Skyline are located and occasionally buy them back for resale. You can all debate the issue, but believe me, I know the whole story from the very beginning 5 years ago, and these are the present facts.

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