 GT-4 Import to US |
 Jan 16, 2009 - 11:05 PM
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I searched the site for a while and didn't find a topic about it so... if I was interested in importing a GT-4 to the United States as opposed to simply swapping a 3sgte engine into a GT or ST what would I need to do (besides obviously buy the car and bring it here). I am aware of the cost to bring something like that overseas however I have a few questions.
#1 Would the car be street legal? -With the car being right hand drive and probably from the UK would it be road legal? #2 If not what would I need to do to make it road legal? -Simple as emissions checks or complete conversion to LHD? Obviously the money isn't there right now, however just a thought for the future... |
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Jan 19, 2009 - 9:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Subaru = end of story.
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Jan 21, 2009 - 3:38 PM
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QUOTE (soulshadow @ Jan 19, 2009 - 8:36 PM)  Subaru = end of story. I hate to say it but as a former WRX owner this statement is true. For the money you'd spend getting a GT4 stateside you could buy yourself an STi or Evo with plenty of goodies that will outperform the Celica by a longshot. I'd love a GT4 as well, but it's just not going to happen. If you really want the speed and look then either turbocharge your 5sfe, swap a 3sgte, get the GT4 front end, and just run FWD and possibly get a limited slip setup to manage the power. There's plenty of turbo FWD cars out there and they're plenty of fun to drive. Or just buy a ST165 or ST185 and call it good, plenty of those around. -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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cardshark525 GT-4 Import to US Jan 16, 2009 - 11:05 PM
soulshadow Go to this link: Importing a 6GC
It will show you... Jan 16, 2009 - 11:14 PM cardshark525 Thank you for linking me to the search engine whic... Jan 16, 2009 - 11:26 PM
njccmd2002 QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Jan 16, 2009 - 11... Jan 17, 2009 - 6:03 AM cardshark525 QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jan 17, 2009 - 7... Jan 17, 2009 - 8:45 PM Akimbo No. Jan 17, 2009 - 12:08 AM Nyczroflz QUOTE (Akimbo @ Jan 17, 2009 - 1:08 ... Jan 17, 2009 - 2:50 AM cheela LOL! Jan 17, 2009 - 12:57 AM soulshadow I've been thinking, why not go over to japan. ... Jan 18, 2009 - 5:10 PM KAOS QUOTE (soulshadow @ Jan 18, 2009 - 3... Jan 29, 2009 - 11:37 AM cardshark525 Sounds like your on to something. lol. It would al... Jan 19, 2009 - 8:04 PM yarik83 anything improbable is always possible. We all tal... Jan 19, 2009 - 8:57 PM GriffGirl I think that Lil Joe is actually in the process of... Jan 19, 2009 - 9:04 PM GriffGirl I'd take a WRX any old day. But then lately I... Jan 21, 2009 - 3:54 PM Jeunesse go to Canada and import it here, register it here ... Jan 21, 2009 - 3:55 PM block couldn't you take a registered car from canada... Jan 21, 2009 - 7:06 PM Jeunesse come on... a trip to the north once a year to ren... Jan 22, 2009 - 7:42 AM block i dont know. just looking for possibilities Jan 22, 2009 - 7:52 AM TRD-Corolla you guys know doc.tweak can convert your 6gc to aw... Jan 22, 2009 - 9:15 AM Jeunesse yea but that's totally different from a GT4 Jan 22, 2009 - 10:06 AM bccentaur3 go to alltrac.net theres one for sale in Canada fo... Jan 22, 2009 - 11:51 AM block will you liar! Jan 22, 2009 - 6:49 PM Celicia Just come to the UK.. not too many restrictions he... Jan 23, 2009 - 5:46 PM ZenAutoworks QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Jan 22, 2009 - 11... Jan 28, 2009 - 3:57 PM bccentaur3 I can't speak French. I'm screwed. I have ... Jan 29, 2009 - 11:45 AM Jeunesse I don't speak french either and I'm in Tor... Jan 29, 2009 - 11:49 AM ZenAutoworks Yes, you have to be a resident to register a vehic... Jan 29, 2009 - 12:02 PM azian_advanced it makes you wonder how there are several gt-fours... Jan 29, 2009 - 1:57 PM ZenAutoworks chop chop? Jan 29, 2009 - 1:59 PM Smaay i have been think about this for a while. why cant... Jan 29, 2009 - 2:13 PM ZenAutoworks If you declare the vehicle as "Off Road / Tra... Jan 29, 2009 - 2:21 PM chacha what about transporting the vehicle in a freight b... Feb 14, 2009 - 12:43 PM 95st-celica theres defentially a way to do it...theres a guy t... Feb 14, 2009 - 1:35 PM lagos I love how these threads pop up all the time, and ... Feb 14, 2009 - 1:53 PM block QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 14, 2009 - 1:53 P... Feb 14, 2009 - 4:41 PM azian_advanced for anyone who is desperate to get one (or any JDM... Feb 14, 2009 - 3:29 PM 99GT They'll end up being 13-15k after everything s... Feb 15, 2009 - 11:03 AM blu94gt QUOTE (99GT @ Feb 15, 2009 - 10:03 A... Feb 16, 2009 - 1:50 PM m0dd3d1 Here's what I've found so far with just a ... Feb 16, 2009 - 8:48 AM |
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