 RHD WHY are they illegal again?, Details? |
 Dec 12, 2004 - 5:18 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
I hear left and right that RHD drives cars are illegal in the USA. Now my questions is, are they illegal b/c THEY ARE RHD or b/c of the other little things? Like 1. NO EGR? 2. The DOT stuff (sorry dont remember anything about that)? Or both, which is it? From what i hear there are people here and there that have RHD cars here in the US even HERE in L.A. Ive seen a R32 around here and i think a R33. But I'm not sure if they have been registered. If registering them were such a big deal are then how are they on the streets? How do i get me a RHD car and get it registered? I'll make most of the changes that are needed like the DOT approved stuff if thats all it takes to register it.
Sorry i was bored as you can tell in the middle of the night so this was troubling my head  Later, David |
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Dec 12, 2004 - 5:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 10, '04 From san diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they are illegal cuz they cant be registered in the US...cuz of smog and dot and just all that crap....
if you get the money to pass it you are fine.....RHD isnt illegal its the car their are a few people that have rhd conversions here and they are fine...due to it being reported to the dvm and your fine |
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Dec 12, 2004 - 6:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I think RHD is illegal in some states unless it for a handicapped person or something.
The reason is because we drive on the right side of the road, so when you go to pass a car you have to look on the left side of the car in front of you to make sure it's clear, and since you're on the right side of the car in a RHD car, it's very dangerous. -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Dec 12, 2004 - 9:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
RHD cars are not illegal... its that the type of cars that we want just happen to be RHD. Skylines can be made street legal because there is a company that has gone through the trouble of importing them, making them DOT approved by providing crash test results, emission equipment modification and things. But the fact that the driver sits on the right does not make a difference.
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Dec 12, 2004 - 10:57 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
There are legal. We have a 1936 R-R Bentley. Thats right hand, and my pops used to drive that all the time back in the day.
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Dec 12, 2004 - 4:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 15, '04 From new york Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they definitely arent illegal. my friend got a rhd skyline for graduation last year.
its an amazing car btw 
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Dec 12, 2004 - 4:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '02 From Sleep in Warren chill in clinton twp, works/school in detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(toyotatech3 @ Dec 9, 2004 - 4:15 PM) QUOTE(Consynx @ Dec 9, 2004 - 10:29 PM) Toyota dealers have discounts??? [right][snapback]219293[/snapback][/right] they do if u work there [right][snapback]219312[/snapback][/right] legal i saw an old mini cooper that RHD around detroit --------------------  |
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Dec 12, 2004 - 6:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 16, '04 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
RHD while not illegal in some states is a pain when making left hand turns on a busy intersection in any state.
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Dec 12, 2004 - 11:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From fort smith, ar Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Fingaz @ Dec 12, 2004 - 3:06 PM) they definitely arent illegal. my friend got a rhd skyline for graduation last year. its an amazing car btw [right][snapback]220589[/snapback][/right] i want pics damnit -dstrb --------------------  former celica owner. |
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Dec 13, 2004 - 4:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Fingaz @ Dec 12, 2004 - 9:06 PM) they definitely arent illegal. my friend got a rhd skyline for graduation last year. its an amazing car btw [right][snapback]220589[/snapback][/right] what the..!? yer friend's family is rich beyond belief... --------------------  ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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Dec 13, 2004 - 4:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Fingaz @ Dec 12, 2004 - 2:06 PM) they definitely arent illegal. my friend got a rhd skyline for graduation last year. its an amazing car btw [right][snapback]220589[/snapback][/right] Damn lucky ass kid. I got a happy meal for my graduation. I wish i was spoiled and could get something like that. Anyway, so if a RHD gt4 or a s15 was imported here and a USDM (5sfe or KA24) motor was dropped into it plus all the other DOT stuff were done to it JUST to get it registered be enough to get it on the road? Then swap everything back in? David |
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Dec 13, 2004 - 5:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
RHD is legal in every state in the US and I can prove it. The only reason it's so hard to get one for yourself is, the government wants to make sure they own the fastest RHD vehicles.
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Dec 13, 2004 - 10:45 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 From Kirkland, Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The Right Side Is The Best Side!
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Dec 13, 2004 - 6:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Is that to say that the correct side is the best side?
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Dec 14, 2004 - 12:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The reason is because we drive on the right side of the road, so when you go to pass a car you have to look on the left side of the car in front of you to make sure it's clear, and since you're on the right side of the car in a RHD car, it's very dangerous. Dangerous !#%^^&* i drive a RHD in Moscow 'Russia' and here there LHD but it seems to make no odd's to them, or me !!!!! the only reason is the smog laws you guy's have over in the states.... and as for left or right .... well all i can say is 'in the states you may drive on the right side of the road, but in the UK we drive on the correct side of the road 
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Dec 14, 2004 - 3:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '04 From Los Angeles, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(popstar @ Dec 14, 2004 - 5:41 AM) The reason is because we drive on the right side of the road, so when you go to pass a car you have to look on the left side of the car in front of you to make sure it's clear, and since you're on the right side of the car in a RHD car, it's very dangerous. Dangerous !#%^^&* i drive a RHD in Moscow 'Russia' and here there LHD but it seems to make no odd's to them, or me !!!!! the only reason is the smog laws you guy's have over in the states.... and as for left or right .... well all i can say is 'in the states you may drive on the right side of the road, but in the UK we drive on the correct side of the road [right][snapback]221185[/snapback][/right] Yeah, they aren't illegal, but its not quite safe for this reason. Also, if you are trying to make a left turn on green with oncoming traffic and there is a car infront of you, it will be hard to see if there are any cars coming. There are LHD GT4s from like germany though. |
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Dec 14, 2004 - 4:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah i agree with you about the left turns.....
but i'm sure we all do stuff more dangerous than that daily, when on the road... you just learn to compensate over things like that !!! -------------------- Life is for living, and you don't get a second chance Take care now !! |
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Dec 14, 2004 - 4:51 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
man oh man....
Guys, the easyest wayto get GT4 in states, would be importing one from Europe (LHD) and swaping VIN's!!!! If you have a GT or you can even buy a wrecked ST, swap VIN, and no one will ever know... both car wount be stolen, so no one will miss them, and as long as you will have some wrecked ST or GT you can part it out... so whats the problem??? Easy and good way... And if you want it to be even more safe, clean the engine number, cuz by the engine number it could be recognised what car it is... any more questions? This post has been edited by doGGy: Dec 14, 2004 - 4:52 AM -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
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Dec 14, 2004 - 7:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Blin doGGy
that's not a cool way of doing it ... there not talking easten europe ! but i kknow what you saying i did it to get a car out here in Moscow ! you got a Europien celica or jap import !!!??? -------------------- Life is for living, and you don't get a second chance Take care now !! |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 1:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Clean Euro celi
He he, here RHD are illigal too... I know that lots of you guys doing this to the cars to awoid customs in moscow I have few friends who deal with this in a clean way QUOTE(popstar @ Dec 14, 2004 - 5:40 AM) Blin doGGy that's not a cool way of doing it ... there not talking easten europe ! but i kknow what you saying i did it to get a car out here in Moscow ! you got a Europien celica or jap import !!!??? [right][snapback]221272[/snapback][/right] -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
Full custom Projects from restoration to performance builds <<<<<< DCw / JDMart >>>>>>> |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 2:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah some guy's do,
but mine's clean, straght for japan all taxed and tested, even lights ! all i know is being a 'Brit' over here, a RHD car makes the traffic nightmare just a bit less..... -------------------- Life is for living, and you don't get a second chance Take care now !! |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 3:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
haha, nice
i only once in my life drove RHD car (at it was on empty road...) it was true nightmare... so thanks, the Right side is a Left side for me QUOTE(popstar @ Dec 15, 2004 - 12:05 AM) Yeah some guy's do, but mine's clean, straght for japan all taxed and tested, even lights ! all i know is being a 'Brit' over here, a RHD car makes the traffic nightmare just a bit less..... [right][snapback]221650[/snapback][/right] -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
Full custom Projects from restoration to performance builds <<<<<< DCw / JDMart >>>>>>> |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 3:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(doGGy @ Dec 14, 2004 - 2:51 AM) man oh man.... Guys, the easyest wayto get GT4 in states, would be importing one from Europe (LHD) and swaping VIN's!!!! If you have a GT or you can even buy a wrecked ST, swap VIN, and no one will ever know... both car wount be stolen, so no one will miss them, and as long as you will have some wrecked ST or GT you can part it out... so whats the problem??? Easy and good way... And if you want it to be even more safe, clean the engine number, cuz by the engine number it could be recognised what car it is... any more questions? [right][snapback]221260[/snapback][/right] Yeah 1 more question? Any S15's or Currens in Europe you can send me David |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 3:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
there are no currens here... they could be found only in Japan or other countrys near japan, same with S15... only thing i can offer you is some VW golfs
there are to much of these here...QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 15, 2004 - 1:09 AM) QUOTE(doGGy @ Dec 14, 2004 - 2:51 AM) man oh man.... Guys, the easyest wayto get GT4 in states, would be importing one from Europe (LHD) and swaping VIN's!!!! If you have a GT or you can even buy a wrecked ST, swap VIN, and no one will ever know... both car wount be stolen, so no one will miss them, and as long as you will have some wrecked ST or GT you can part it out... so whats the problem??? Easy and good way... And if you want it to be even more safe, clean the engine number, cuz by the engine number it could be recognised what car it is... any more questions? [right][snapback]221260[/snapback][/right] Yeah 1 more question? Any S15's or Currens in Europe you can send me David [right][snapback]221664[/snapback][/right] -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
Full custom Projects from restoration to performance builds <<<<<< DCw / JDMart >>>>>>> |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 5:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
2 doGGy
i know where your coming from on the LHD and RHD stuff! i killed the First LHD i had over here, forgot all the car was on the Right, and took a lada
This post has been edited by popstar: Dec 15, 2004 - 5:03 AM -------------------- Life is for living, and you don't get a second chance Take care now !! |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 6:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '02 From Europe, Lithuania Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
haha Poor LADA
I feel you, cuz i can only imagine traffic in moscow... as long as i know there are practily no rules on the road there ... QUOTE(popstar @ Dec 15, 2004 - 3:02 AM) 2 doGGy i know where your coming from on the LHD and RHD stuff! i killed the First LHD i had over here, forgot all the car was on the Right, and took a lada [right][snapback]221675[/snapback][/right] -------------------- Ex celica owner - just a guy from other side of the pond...
Full custom Projects from restoration to performance builds <<<<<< DCw / JDMart >>>>>>> |
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Dec 15, 2004 - 7:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '04 From Moscow, russia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
there are rules
but most of the time it seems to come down to who has the most expencive car is in the right..... !!!! but it's cool cause some guys in BMW's and other expencive moters can't work out what my GT-Four is
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