 No GT4's in the US? |
 Mar 24, 2006 - 11:24 AM
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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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Apr 14, 2006 - 2:45 PM
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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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Apr 18, 2006 - 6:35 AM
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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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94wrc No GT4's in the US? Mar 24, 2006 - 11:24 AM
fastgt you are correct...
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Certain cars t... Apr 9, 2006 - 5:15 PM Sammyr Makes me glad to live in NZ we have quite relaxed ... Apr 17, 2006 - 6:19 PM tcox22 woah woah woah... so there's a GT four somewhe... Apr 17, 2006 - 7:10 PM jsnole tcox, dont get too happy.... He is in New Zealand... Apr 18, 2006 - 6:20 AM 94GT yes, there is one in IN. He brought it down throu... Apr 18, 2006 - 6:58 AM tcox22 QUOTE(94GT @ Apr 18, 2006 - 6:58 AM)... Apr 18, 2006 - 8:25 PM FORGMANN hey,
i own the indiana GT4 .. i used to live up i... Apr 18, 2006 - 9:00 PM tcox22 QUOTE(FORGMANN @ Apr 18, 2006 - 9:00... Apr 22, 2006 - 10:33 PM brthrurik QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Mar 24, 2006 - 10... Apr 18, 2006 - 10:04 PM lilsteeg its 220 not 210 Apr 18, 2006 - 11:00 PM |
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