supaca imports (anyone know these of these guys)

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turtle600rr wrote:
yea i have a meeting with them this saturday... a business meeting, we might start working with each other, i'll let you guys know how it goes
Did you ever have your meeting and take care of your business talks? I am only asking b/c i was thinking this would make for a good meet if both parties ever had a meet. You could bring some cars and customers and settle the discomforts of some people about buying a Skyline in Cali.

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I spent a couple hours calling around for insurance on an R33 I had an opportunity to buy here in AZ.

No dice.

Sechsterlo - You'll be looking for a LONG time - you're asking all the right questions.

Someday all these wannabe RI's will fade away, and people will start building their own damn dream cars instead of trying to import one.

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AZhitman wrote:I spent a couple hours calling around for insurance on an R33 I had an opportunity to buy here in AZ.

No dice.
Really?Wierd.

I called three places (USAA, Progressive and Geico)All three had problems trying to input the 11-number VIN and couldn't find "Skyline" (Though USAA kept having it come up as a Ford truck....)

Once I told them it was a grey-market import, they were all able to get me estimates.

The only problem is that once they understood it was a grey-market car, they all asked the same question: "Has the car been fully modified AND APPROVED by NHTSA and EPA?"

I went with USAA, and when I confirmed the quote and activated the policy, they asked me the same question again. I asked if they always did that for grey-market cars. I was told that yes, and it's marked in the policy and that "everyone asks that"

Thus, if it's not a Motorex car with full Customs, NHTSA and EPA releases, you get into an accident or something and they find that out....well, not only will they drop you like a hot rock and refuse to cover anything but *technically* they can also sue you for insurance fraud. *MEEP*

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SupacaImports.com wrote:Thats right.....I am looking fowared to getting things done, and making a name for ourselfs! Any Questions?
Yes, any guarantees?

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I rarely post here since I like to see what the flaming hot topic is without getting flamed, however...

I, as most people in San Diego know, am probably one of a very few people that has been able to LEGALLY register a rhd from Japan. I can tell you that it is a headache that i would not likely go through again. And it wasn't even a skyline!!! I registered my Toyota MR2, which if you've done the research you would know it is on the list of registerable vehicles, which took me nearly 2 years of BS. I went through all the bonds and bs to end up with a 20k investment that is realistically only worth 12k.

I know for a fact that skylines are black listed because I have close friends that: 1) worked for Motorex, who subsiquently F'ed things up for everyone.2) work for customs, dot, epa,chp and dmv to name a few3) bring in grey market cars for sale as off road use onlyand finally 4) are currently doing crash tests, dot approval and obd2 systems integration on R34 gtrs so as to Finally make the skyline legit.

I can get you RHDs all day long myself, sh*t I supplied 14 for Tokyo Drift, but as for Legit Registration you are pissing in the wind on that one. Money can get you anything but I would be lying if I said that there are few if any LEGAL RHDs in the u.s. And that Supa Sucks.

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AZhitman wrote:I spent a couple hours calling around for insurance on an R33 I had an opportunity to buy here in AZ.

No dice.

Sechsterlo - You'll be looking for a LONG time - you're asking all the right questions.

Someday all these wannabe RI's will fade away, and people will start building their own damn dream cars instead of trying to import one.
hey az email me and i'll send you to the right place for insurance...

and so far the deal with supacaimports is going well, ill let you guys know how our deal goes when its finished.

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don't get it.

just jedterday i registered on this forum.one of you guys anwered my skyline in us question with NO and a No No nO thread.now this...

posted yesterday.

tell me, can or can't it be done?

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These guys will tell you ni all truthfulness that they can't Federalize a Skyline.

Regardless of what you've read in this thread, the other thread is accurate.

The guys at Supaca and RHD Garage seem to be nice enough fellas, but th bottom line is, the laws haven't changed.

Proceed at your own risk, and keep in mind that none of the "importers" who discuss car sales here are authorized to do so (we just tolerate them, lol)...

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i've done some more research.

on their homepage they say it is registered as a kit car, or race car.

the kit car thing is the little canada-trick i suppose.

but i don't have a clue what "race car registration" should be...

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Bierbaumer wrote:i've done some more research.

on their homepage they say it is registered as a kit car, or race car.

the kit car thing is the little canada-trick i suppose.

but i don't have a clue what "race car registration" should be...
track car no street driving

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Wonder if they'd trade a Motorex R32 for a non-legal R34?

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To learn the modifications the petitioner stated were needed to conform Nissan Skyline vehicles to the FMVSS, you should go to the DOT Docket website at http://dms.dot.gov and enter docket number 5507 in the appropriate block on the simple search screen. You should note that the petition sought import eligibility for 1990-1999 Nissan GTS and GTR "Skyline" passenger cars. After granting the petition, the agency learned that the modifications identified in the petition were not sufficient to conform certain model and model year vehicles that were covered by the petition. The agency therefore partially rescinded its grant of eligibility, leaving only R33 model Nissan GTS and GTR passenger cars manufactured between January 1, 1996 and June 30, 1998 eligible for importation.

straight from federal law

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Bierbaumer wrote:i've done some more research.

on their homepage they say it is registered as a kit car, or race car.

the kit car thing is the little canada-trick i suppose.

but i don't have a clue what "race car registration" should be...
i love how some of these guys say "Oh i title it as a race car or a off road title”. a car with no title, you can’t register it or insure it. hence OFF ROAD. And a race car,hell my evo 3 is titled and insured but i only take it to the track. Hence don’t mean race car.

i love the kit car term,to bad no state has a title that says kit car. some of the terms are assembled from part, salvage, rebuilt, specialty construction , remanufactured

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celm wrote:
i love how some of these guys say "Oh i title it as a race car or a off road title”. a car with no title, you can’t register it or insure it. hence OFF ROAD. And a race car,hell my evo 3 is titled and insured but i only take it to the track. Hence don’t mean race car.

i love the kit car term,to bad no state has a title that says kit car. some of the terms are assembled from part, salvage, rebuilt, specialty construction , remanufactured
yea some shady guys do, i title the cars as is "nissan skyline" smog exempt cars. my car is registered and i drive it daily =)

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turtle600rr wrote:
yea some shady guys do, i title the cars as is "nissan skyline" smog exempt cars. my car is registered and i drive it daily =)
dont worry man i wasnt reffering to you,im just quoting threw the years i seen people wite that stuff.

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funigui wrote:To learn the modifications the petitioner stated were needed to conform Nissan Skyline vehicles to the FMVSS, you should go to the DOT Docket website at http://dms.dot.gov and enter docket number 5507 in the appropriate block on the simple search screen. You should note that the petition sought import eligibility for 1990-1999 Nissan GTS and GTR "Skyline" passenger cars. After granting the petition, the agency learned that the modifications identified in the petition were not sufficient to conform certain model and model year vehicles that were covered by the petition. The agency therefore partially rescinded its grant of eligibility, leaving only R33 model Nissan GTS and GTR passenger cars manufactured between January 1, 1996 and June 30, 1998 eligible for importation.

straight from federal law
yes but there are some of those modifications that are classified... those are the ones you need

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Not to be argumentative, but there is one company that can do it.. J.K. Technologies in Aberdeen, MD., the RI who originally petitioned for the skyline to be imported. However, Lois, the owner, said that it costs between 30k and 35k to do it, and they really have no desire to do it, due to the hassle. She told me that she has not had one customer that shot straight when it came to the info about and condition of their particular car being imported. The cost is absolutely astronomical, and if you have indefinite time on your hands and extremely deep pockets, you can have them do it. I can say, though, she will definitely try to steer you away from doing it. That's just my two cents. And sorry to be off topic.

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^ Good info - I have heard that as well.

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So we all know that the R32 & R34 aren't legal for importation, yet the R33 between years 1996-1998 are if brought into compliance by J.K. Technologies. Yet Supaca claims to be able to bring in all models of the Skyline. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!!! I don't want a car that is supposed to be used only at the track or for show, I want it to be street legal! Supaca, now is your chance to shine some light on this subject. I don't understand how you claim to be able to "legalize", notice I didn't say "federalize", skylines. Can you please explain. Also I searched the Better Business Bureau and I didn't see your company listed as you insured us on your website. Care to explain? Also one more question, if you get a state to title a skyline, what will happen if the owner gets caught driving that Skyline outside that registered state?

Does anyone know how to contact J.K. Technologies, I can't find their webpage.
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Please read the sticky.

J.K. is not Federalizing anything.

Guys, this topic is SO worn out...

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Sorry guys just noticed this on the BBB site:

BBB Logo IntegrityRefrain from using the name or logo of the Better Business Bureau for commercial, sales or advertising purposes in any manner not specifically authorized in writing by the BBB.

Yeah about that...

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Modified by thesupacar at 5:20 PM 7/24/2007

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do not use SUPACA IMPORTS..The guy Tim said he could import my car for me..i paid him 5k out of the 9k he was charging me..my car went into "GO" and got siezed by customs..DO NOT USE HIM

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thesupacar wrote:Hi, this topic is not worn outyet AZ. There were Motor-X, who used to be able to federalized the car, but they do not have the exclusive right to the importing of Nissan Skyline. the biggest thing about converting is the OBD 2 law, and nissan skyline needs to equip that to be federalized. Nobody here did not even mention such an important matter. Supaca is in no way engaging in illegal activities. Those people used to live in japan and can perform the conversions in Japan. There is also a company called Evolution Imports, some say they bad I don't know..maybe they are good, and there are many guys in Florida that import these in parts. RHD garage and Supaca is our last hope, I met Bob, the owner and the shareholder there.
Means nothing to me. I'm familiar with E.I. and the way they do their thing.

Until someone from NHTSA says they're legit, they're not.

And for you to say "they are in no way engaging in illegal activities" implies you're familiar with all aspects of importation law. Are you?

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babyspyda wrote:do not use SUPACA IMPORTS..The guy Tim said he could import my car for me..i paid him 5k out of the 9k he was charging me..my car went into "GO" and got siezed by customs..DO NOT USE HIM
Oh yeah I know Him! I ordered my R33 V-spec from this guy and I got mine in about 8 weeks... lil over a week than supposedly 7 weeks but we did good business. He even took me out to dine with his wife and friends..Really Cool guy. He speaks fluent japanese so that validates him for doing his things i guess. My dad has investment company and considering investing $100,000 on Supaca Imports. We are very excited! Just when you do business, give him some space and don't be all over i guess, he'll do it.

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Not an accusation, just an observation for everyone's consideration. has anyone noticed that in this thread alone how many brand new users have appeared with very adamant opinions on this company? I find it,, interesting.

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themadscientist wrote:Not an accusation, just an observation for everyone's consideration. has anyone noticed that in this thread alone how many brand new users have appeared with very adamant opinions on this company? I find it,, interesting.
I was honestly just thinking the exact same thing as I was browsing through this thread...does raise an eyebrow or two

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Okay I just posted this on another thread. This is the actual registered importer list provided by NHTSA:http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/...7.htmI did not see this company on here therefore they are not a legit company. Call NHTSA ask for Mr. Coleman Sachs or Mr. Clint Lindsay if you have any questions about importing.

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The only Skylines eligible for importing according to NHTSA are 1996, 1997, & 1998. Thats it


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