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![]() Enthusiast ![]() Joined Mar 24, '06 From Slough,Berkshire,UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Hello,
I have heard that for some reason you guys in the States are not allowed the GT-Four in it's standard form, is this correct? I heard that a lot of engines get shipped out for you to put into "normal" celica's. Does anyone know the reason you aren't allowed them? is it down to emissions? Thanks Nathan -------------------- 1994 JDM ST205 WRC with 17" OZ Chrono's wearing 215/45/17 Eagle F1's. HKS Induction Kit, Blitz DV, Decat and full SS System, Blitz SBC-iD and Power Meter running at 1.12Bar = 17mpg and a lot of fun
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) ![]() |
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
theres actually a list of cars that have been pre-approved for importation and the GT-4 is not on it. I've read a lot from that site before and if i remember correctly and they havnt changed it you have to: 1. get a registered importer to submit an application for DOT approval (this includes crash tests or a statement from the company saying the car is up to US safety standards) 2. you pay 150% of the price of the car for the application (so say you buy a $4,000 US car, you pay $4k for the car itself and $6k for the application[i think] for a grand total [so far] of $10 grand for a 4 grand car and it hasnt even left its home country yet) 3. then you have it shipped which isnt as expensive as you think (under $1k to have it just rolled on/off and well over $1k to put it in a container[again, this is just what i remember]) 4. then the registered importer recieves it and it belongs to them until it is DOT legalized (meaning it can pass inspection. even little things like the seatbelts, airbags, speedometer, etc. have to be changed which must cost insane amounts of cash) 5. then you have to get it registered (the DMV is a bitch) but when its legal its legal there are a few on this site (like 1 or 2) http://www.6gc.net/index.php?action=members&itu=3245 ^legal and registered in NH http://www.6gc.net/index.php?action=members&itu=1509 ^not legalized in IN there are a couple r34 skylines around the western US ive heard the R33 is on the already approved list but im sure registered importers will take advantage of how much your willing to pay for one and charge big money for it anyway. This post has been edited by hurley97: Apr 14, 2006 - 2:57 PM -------------------- |
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Jul 26, '05 From New Carlisle, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
QUOTE(hurley97 @ Apr 14, 2006 - 2:45 PM) [snapback]421567[/snapback] but when its legal its legal there are a few on this site (like 1 or 2) http://www.6gc.net/index.php?action=members&itu=3245 ^legal and registered in NH http://www.6gc.net/index.php?action=members&itu=1509 ^not legalized in IN that's what i was talking about ^^^^ -------------------- |
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