So you want to buy a Skyline in the US....

[USsil80]

80k..wow for a no engine car... seems a little high... don't know .. want a 32 or 33 though...

[Marenta]

80k..wow for a no engine car... seems a little high... don't know .. want a 32 or 33 though...

That's a fully built Kaizo. It has an engine and everything. Both sites sell fully built Kaizos.

[SamuraiSam]

Are you certain that fast4wheels sells Kaizo's? See my post at the top of this page (follow the link). Fast4 wheels sells cars titled as Nissans.

[Marenta]

Are you certain that fast4wheels sells Kaizo's? See my post at the top of this page (follow the link). Fast4 wheels sells cars titled as Nissans.

If they are Nissans, and they don't come with the Bond from Motorex, or they're not the 96-98 R33, then they're not Federally Legal. Pretty much they have to be a Motorex car, or Kaizo. And, even as a Kaizo car, you better bet that if you live in California, you should title it outside of the state. Otherwise, assume it's a Gray Market car and it's no good.

[AZhitman]

F4W = fail.

Ben discussed before.

[Eikon]

Also, please stay far away from Brokerprosllc. My understanding is that is Ben Taylor's new gig. Do a little google search on turbovisions and see what you find about Ben and company.

[Marenta]

The best bet is to just contact Daryl or Casey at JSPECConnect and just order the unibody kit. I know the prices weren't that unreasonable. I think the highest end was a NUR for 65K or thereabouts. And, to be honest, I'm not about to go out and get a NUR. I don't want to build a glass building to put it in, wit laser guided missile turrets and machine gun mounts and human guards.

[Unstroked]

From what I know:

R32's range from $20k - $30kR33's range from $35k - $45kR34's range from $55k - $65k

S15 Spec R is around $25k

They have a Evo 6.5 t.m.e. for $26,000 on http://www.socalevo.net---> here is the link for it. http://www.socalevo.net/index....018.0

Good Luck to anyone that can afford one. I have my eyes on a S15 Spec R. We will see. I will keep you guys posted if I get one.

[3kgtslflip]

Thanks for this thread, very informative. Looked around the net, not too much information about this kind of stuff. I was actually looking at trading my n20 06 350z for a 1995 r33 with rb26 that was state titled, I guess there was a reason why he was trying to sell or trade. If I had one, I wouldn't want to give it up. I guess I'll just stick with my lowly fairlady until I have funds for a real supercar in the future, lol.

[SamuraiSam]

Marenta, you really know your stuff. Thanks for playing Detective and asking the questions that nobody else (myself included) knew to ask.

[Don Quixote]

I sent an email to J.K. Technologies because I was curious if they could bring an R33 into complaince. I don't know that this will help anyone or not and its been posted before but I know there has been speculation as to whether anyone but MotoReX had the ability to bring the cars into compliance. I was interested in an up to date response. Oh and if anyone knows a place it can be done cheaper let me know, Thanks

In a message dated 8/27/2008 7:24:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:I have a question regarding the importation of a Nissan Skyline GTR. If the vehicle were produced between Jan 96-Jun 98, and is an R33, which makes it eligible for import as a non conforming vehicle can the appropiate safety modifications be made to bring the vehicle into compliance? Also, is it possible to bring the vehicle into OBDII emission compliance? If it were possible for the above modifications to be made is it possible to obtain an estimate on cost. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Also, I am currently overseas so email is the only way I can communicate if it would make this matter easier I can try to arrange a phone call. Thanks,

SGT Lemmer, George

Their reply:

25k plus parts for EPA and DOT. Parts are 10k and vehicle itself must have two functioning airbags prior to entry. J.K. Technologies, LLC3500 Sweet Air StreetBaltimore, MD 21211(410) 366-6332(410) 366-7655 (fax)email: [email protected]

RI and ICI, licensed by DOT and EPA to bring vehicles into compliance with Federal Regulations and Standards.

[Vandrel]

I sent an email to J.K. Technologies because I was curious if they could bring an R33 into complaince. I don't know that this will help anyone or not and its been posted before but I know there has been speculation as to whether anyone but MotoReX had the ability to bring the cars into compliance. I was interested in an up to date response. Oh and if anyone knows a place it can be done cheaper let me know, Thanks

In a message dated 8/27/2008 7:24:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:I have a question regarding the importation of a Nissan Skyline GTR. If the vehicle were produced between Jan 96-Jun 98, and is an R33, which makes it eligible for import as a non conforming vehicle can the appropiate safety modifications be made to bring the vehicle into compliance? Also, is it possible to bring the vehicle into OBDII emission compliance? If it were possible for the above modifications to be made is it possible to obtain an estimate on cost. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Also, I am currently overseas so email is the only way I can communicate if it would make this matter easier I can try to arrange a phone call. Thanks,

SGT Lemmer, George

Their reply:

25k plus parts for EPA and DOT. Parts are 10k and vehicle itself must have two functioning airbags prior to entry. J.K. Technologies, LLC3500 Sweet Air StreetBaltimore, MD 21211(410) 366-6332(410) 366-7655 (fax)email: [email protected]

RI and ICI, licensed by DOT and EPA to bring vehicles into compliance with Federal Regulations and Standards.

A lot of people have contacted them over the years about this. JK is a very helpful and understanding company from my experiences and they were willing to help me out with one of my RX-7's to bring it into the U.S. several years back.

I'm sure if a customer went to them with a R33 they already owned and wanted to ship it to the U.S. along with all of the needed parts minus the OBDII and airbag that JK manufactures, they'd be willing to help and probably for cheaper then $35,000. However, their response in the email was not very specific. I would have asked them more specifc questions such as,

How much would you charge for bringing a 96-98 R33 into compliance?How much would you charge to bring the vehicle into DOT compliance?How much would you charge to bring the vehicle into EPA compliance?Can I source the needed parts myself and provide them with the vehicle to be brought into complaince?

Addendum A lists the specifics what is needed to being these into compliance with the exception of the EPA modifications. It is not required that one specific company manufacture the needed parts, only that the parts are present and the modifications are made properly. This however does not include the airbag that is manufactured by JK, it is known that JK has the only authorized airbag modification available to be used. The EPA stuff is a different subject.

Also if you have a 96-98 R33 that does not have a passenger side airbag, you can easily obtain a new dash and airbag which does. But that is not often that you will find a 96-98 that doesn't have a passenger side bag.

[SamuraiSam]

I like how JK answered the question about OBD-II conformity.

[phatjo911]

So Kaizo IS LEGAL? Well if that is the case, there is a lot of false info flying around the other forums....

So "Unstroked" said that the Silvia Spec R's were going for ~ 25K. If that is the case, it would be around $30K for a finished car if you do maybe half the work yourself, right?

Also, I am not sure if this has been gone over already, but do Kaizo cars come with full interiors?

Oh... and I've seen a few Kaizo Spec-R S15's floating around "Modifiedcars.com" for around $30,000. They definitely seem clean and legit. Oh and they're all white too.

[JDMIMPORT]

check this out in los angeles. i live in oregon and drove over to see this r34 when the guy was in town its crazy very nice here is the link

http://losangeles.craigslist.o....html

[bnr32gtr]

the pictures are mismatch to the car,and its titled with an incorrect vin.that vin doesnt even come up in floridas database.so that fl title isnt for that car

[bnr32gtr]

nice photoshop was done,look at the second set of DOT paperwork.now K.K did the work and not J.K

[AZhitman]

So Kaizo IS LEGAL? Well if that is the case, there is a lot of false info flying around the other forums....

So "Unstroked" said that the Silvia Spec R's were going for ~ 25K. If that is the case, it would be around $30K for a finished car if you do maybe half the work yourself, right?

Also, I am not sure if this has been gone over already, but do Kaizo cars come with full interiors?

Oh... and I've seen a few Kaizo Spec-R S15's floating around "Modifiedcars.com" for around $30,000. They definitely seem clean and legit. Oh and they're all white too.

Plenty of discussion on Kaizo here... Lots of reading to do.

[AZhitman]

So, it looks like our good buddy Frank (celm), who has gotten his lame pathetic wannabe importer a$$ banned from any meaningful forum, is still lipping off somewhere else:

and also you have the brokeass bicths on nico club writing a importation write up. which was about 20% true and they submitted it to ebay,and you can find it under ebays review section

I don't even know where to start with this thugtard... Sorry, Frank - Anytime you want to compare garages, let me know...

He's already been clowned beyond recognition and had nothing to respond with, so he's scurrying off to look for support elsewhere.

Hey Frank - When you write something that's as heavily linked as our importation article, let me know. When you can respond to all of the numerous holes we poked in your pathetic claims to be an "importer", let me know. And when you can keep a business running for longer than a few months, we'll consider you knowledgeable.

Last I heard from my buddies in Florida who know you, you were living with relatives and looking for a job. Brokeass.

p.s. "You weren't "band", you were "banned". Spelling, like importing, pwns you.

[noobedloser]

sry im new here but if you guys have enough money for a r34 gt-r LEGALIZED IN USA probably both state and federal its gonna cost your future life savings. To be honest, i rather get a r35 than this but up to you guys

[noobedloser]

well i would offer 90k for a motorex r34 skyline (pref blue)...if you know anyone that would be interested in that i can allways be contacted at 713-819-5745 or [email protected] i would also be interested in a motorex r32 gtr gunmetal in good condition.....if i liked the r33 i would buy that silver one for sale on the forums..i just...it just...has no emotional tug like the r32 and r34 especially

lol i just recently saw a r33 gt-r on sale in the ebay motors, it was only about $16,900, the guy lives in KENNESAW, GA and i really wanted to buy that ****, on ebay he even showed all the documents of the DOT NHTSA and certification of title, cause that car was from MotoRex too. Ive been meaning to call but i dont see it up in ebay motors anymore but you guys can try and it had about 17k miles

but since AZhitman doesnt like r33 i guess its up for grabs if they are still selling it. Its a shame CA sucks balls about having skylines.

[corzette]

I have a 4 door GC10 2000GT I brought back. It is in Texas while Im in Japan. Gonna either do an RB25 turbo or LS1 swap when I get back. I may even sell it if the price is right but they are so rare in the states I may just keep it. Prices are going up in Japan as well so I got it just in time. Got so many comments when I drove her, it was unreal. People knew it was in town before I did lol. Definately a chick magnet....

Terry

[Gold Digger]

I have a 4 door GC10 2000GT I brought back. It is in Texas while Im in Japan. Gonna either do an RB25 turbo or LS1 swap when I get back. I may even sell it if the price is right but they are so rare in the states I may just keep it. Prices are going up in Japan as well so I got it just in time. Got so many comments when I drove her, it was unreal. People knew it was in town before I did lol. Definately a chick magnet....

Terry

Where in Japan are you located?

I live in Saitama ken and always down for meeting new people. Unfortunately, at the moment, I am without a drivers license till the 27th, but my sha-ken expires on the 9th and I don't have the cash to get it done yet.

[noobedloser]

i say a bunch of you guys from this forum meet together, start a business importing skylines into the US, and become RI's for people like us that want skylines. Also learn to mod the car to fit the federal and state standards, be approved by EPA, DOT and NHTSA. Pick a few states where skylines would be most wanted legally.

[Gold Digger]

i say a bunch of you guys from this forum meet together, start a business importing skylines into the US, and become RI's for people like us that want skylines. Also learn to mod the car to fit the federal and state standards, be approved by EPA, DOT and NHTSA. Pick a few states where skylines would be most wanted legally.

That's easier said than done.

You have to get the NHTSA to allow the cars to be imported first before any of the above can even be really considered.

[noobedloser]

That's easier said than done.

You have to get the NHTSA to allow the cars to be imported first before any of the above can even be really considered.

well didnt they already allow the 96-98 r33? you can work your way up to import the r32s and r34s

[Gold Digger]

well didnt they already allow the 96-98 r33? you can work your way up to import the r32s and r34s

Yes, the 96-98's are allowed, but the R32 and R34 have been banned. That's what I was talking about.

[noobedloser]

well if u have a good reputation, dont you think it will be possible they will unban the r32/34 and if you modded them/

[the converted]

Well it's actually kinda hard to get a car on the ban list, as good as impossible to get it off. You can thank Motorex for screwing it all up.

[evelution75]

Thanks for posting this info, I'm considering buying a Skyline, and the R33 GTR is my favorite body style. I found one for sale in GA, so I hope everything checks out.