I really need to clear up some info here...

[phatjo911]

There has been so much pseudo info going around, that I feel like I have to make this thread and clear up what I've understood.

First of all. Is Kaizo LEGAL? Are they the only 100% federal legal way?

Second. Is it legal to bring in a S15 Spec R and make it a "track car", which will NEVER be driven on public roads?

Sorry if this seems to be kind of stupid questions, but I really need the info cleared up.

[phatjo911]

Come on... 38 views. Someone's gotta know?

[Gold Digger]

There still seems to be a lot of debate on the Kaizo cars. I have e-mailed the guy that runs the place a couple times, but I haven't heard anything back from him since my last one. As it seems, they do appear to be legal in the fact that they sell a rolling chassis that has been modified to meet certian standards. From that point on, whatever engine you decide to put into it is your choice. They are not liable after they sell the car. So, in theory, they sell you a 100% legal chassis (if what I have gotten from the company and other sources) and then they are free and clear of any liablity from that point. If you put in an illegal motor, then no, your car is no longer legal.

As for the "track only" car. If you import a car for track use or show car use, you have to file paperwork that lists the dates, events and locations of each show/race you are going to participte in. And, from what I remember, it's only good for one year. I am sure there are ways around the rules, and as long as the car never sees street use, is trailered everwhere it goes, I can't see you having any isuses. (I do not condone doing anything illegal, so do this at your own risk.)

[phatjo911]

I think stuff with Kaizo gets really complicated when it comes to the engine. When motorex legalized the R33, they also legalized the motor which is the RB26DETT, correct? ( Or is it the RB25? )

Anyways, since the RB motor is only listed as legal in a "skyline" chassis, it would be a illegal motor if it is in the Kaizo, since the whole point of kaizo is to get rid of the "skyline" name from the R23-R34.

So the only way I see the Kaizo's as legal is if you put in like a V8 or 2JZ or something... a motor that is legal in the US.

Is what I said above true?

Also, I asked about the track only thing because I just had a thought on how the professional D1 teams with S15's, R34's got them in the US then had them for track use.

[Gold Digger]

I think stuff with Kaizo gets really complicated when it comes to the engine. When motorex legalized the R33, they also legalized the motor which is the RB26DETT, correct? ( Or is it the RB25? )

Anyways, since the RB motor is only listed as legal in a "skyline" chassis, it would be a illegal motor if it is in the Kaizo, since the whole point of kaizo is to get rid of the "skyline" name from the R23-R34.

So the only way I see the Kaizo's as legal is if you put in like a V8 or 2JZ or something... a motor that is legal in the US.

Is what I said above true?

If I have my facts correct, MotorEx did the car itself, and JK Technologies modified the ECU of the RB engines to run an OBDII system. If the engine doesn't have that, then it can't be used in the Kaizo cars.

And to your last point, yes you are correct.

[phatjo911]

Wow... I think I'll just wait 25 years.

[sampsonJ]

or move to canada and wait 15 :P