SKYLINE...questions

[Driftster]

Originally posted by neon_duke
Further proof that body kits - even expensive ones - suck.

I can't agree entirely, the Toyota TRD 2000GT looks pretty nice to me. (No it's not an old school 2000GT)

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by M5Power


You're actually fairly knowledgable about the subject, but having recently imported a car and given it no research whatsoever, I know this to be true:

- Airbags became federally mandated with the 1995 model year. If you have a car that is pre-1995, it does not need airbags in order to be legally imported. If you have a car that was made in 1995 or after and fits into certain classifications (race cars, heavy trucks), you don't need airbags anyway.

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Yeah thats true....for some reason when I say skylines I'm usually talking about the R34....my bad.

Originally posted by M5Power
- Offset crash tests are actually done by a non-profit, non-governmental assocation called the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety/Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS/HLDI). Offset tests aren't required for legally importing a car into the United States. [/B]

I saw that on tv they wrecked some nice cars too...I wasn't sure if they were required or not so I just threw it in there.

Originally posted by M5Power
- Safety in a rear collision is still not federally monitored and one does not need a rear crash test in order to legally import a car into the United States.[/B]

I learn new things everyday! thanks.

Originally posted by M5Power
- Anyone can make a Skyline legal, but it's loads (LOADS) cheaper and less time-consuming to go through Motorex than to buy several, throw them at crash walls, and have the government test your personal vehicle for emissions.[/B]

True but Motorex is the only company to do it succesfully so thats why I say it's the only way untill someone does it and proves otherwise.

Originally posted by M5Power
US emissions, yes. Californians are lucky it's allowed. Speedometer, 'crash structure,' VIN, and labels do not have to be changed (VIN might have to be changed if it's not 17 digits, otherwise they don't care). Lighting probably does require some change.[/B]

I thought speedometers must be converted as well as the odometer before completley legalizing it in order for you to be able to sell the car later or in some cases insure the car....by crash structure I mean that the skyline won't meet US crash test standards so motorex has to modify what they call the crash structure to meet those requirements....as for the VIN numbers I don't think that japanese cars have the same type of VIN numbers we do and I know for a fact that when motorex legalizes the skylines they are given a VIN number from DOT, so I asume that if they did not have to they wouldn't go through the trouble and time to give it one.

anything I said above was refering to the skyline...I'm not sure how it affects to other cars...

Originally posted by M5Power
You don't register companies with the Department of Transportation. [/B]

you do if you want to beacome an RI (registered importer) and they are the only ones who can bring in cars not originally meant for the US. here is a quote that might clarify what I mean, it was taken directly from the nhtsa.dot.gov website:

Only an RI may import vehicles for resale. If you would like to bring vehicles into the U.S. for resale you must become an RI. The responsibilities of an RI are defined in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations Part 592, "Registered Importers of Vehicles Not Originally Manufactured to Conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards."

If you want more info or a list of importers as of July 10, 2003 check your PM's.

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by RazorGTR
James that pics is an R400. It is an R33 GTR that Nismo worked. They produced very little of them so orginals are extremely rare.

SkylineGTR is absolutely right. 100% on the skylines in the States.
On three other forums I frequent the same discussions over and over and over take place and the same result. MotoRex is the ONLY company that can legalize a Skyline for the US. OmegaSkylines has started to bring them in but even they have to send them to MotoRex or inform you that you must take them to MotoRex to legalize them.

There IS NO way around sorry about that. If it were possible I would have heard by now. Trust me I would have heard.

bah Omega skylines is crap. I wouldn't trust them with a penny.

 

[Cobraboy]

Originally posted by Driftster
I can't agree entirely, the Toyota TRD 2000GT looks pretty nice to me. (No it's not an old school 2000GT)

Damn picture wont work, anyway, go here: http://www.highoctane.co.nz/flyen.asp

The widebody kit is sweet, except it's expensive, the above is a 1989 MR2 I think, with some random company making the kit for a hell of a lot less...

 

[Driftster]

Lol, actually it came with the car, the car was just expensive, like the 400R ya know

 

[Cobraboy]

Originally posted by Driftster
Lol, actually it came with the car, the car was just expensive, like the 400R ya know

Yeah I know, but if you want the authentic TRD kit, it'll cost you ****.

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

check out those sideskirts in the link cobraboy posted.

 

[Vasco]

Gotta clear something up here...this is what I have heard:

They ARE discontinuing the Skyline line, but NOT the GTR line...and that's why they have the concept there.

 

[Cobraboy]

Originally posted by skylineGTR_guy
check out those sideskirts in the link cobraboy posted.

What? Am I missing something here?

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by DODGE the VIPER
Gotta clear something up here...this is what I have heard:

They ARE discontinuing the Skyline line, but NOT the GTR line...and that's why they have the concept there.

well that doesn't work beacause the inifnity G35 IS the "skyline" they wanted to discontinue the GTR line....which hopefully they don't...or else....

 

[Driftster]

IT doesn't really bother me that they are discontinuing the skyline line, with the 350Z out there, it takes it's place with a stride, expecially with the VQ35DE, great great engine.

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by Cobraboy
What? Am I missing something here?

no they just look too overdone from that angle....

 

[1X83Z]

Originally posted by skylineGTR_guy

I thought speedometers must be converted as well as the odometer before completley legalizing it in order for you to be able to sell the car later or in some cases insure the car....

You'd think, but it's probably up to you, considering it's your car. If you want the limit in KPH for an MPH country, I don't think anybody would really mind, but it would be pretty hard doing the conversions in your head while you're driving.

by crash structure I mean that the skyline won't meet US crash test standards so motorex has to modify what they call the crash structure to meet those requirements....

Agreed. I thought you meant the frame or something.

as for the VIN numbers I don't think that japanese cars have the same type of VIN numbers we do and I know for a fact that when motorex legalizes the skylines they are given a VIN number from DOT, so I asume that if they did not have to they wouldn't go through the trouble and time to give it one.

You're right - some countries do have the same VIN format/system and do not need a new VIN, but Japan doesn't.

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by M5Power
You'd think, but it's probably up to you, considering it's your car. If you want the limit in KPH for an MPH country, I don't think anybody would really mind, but it would be pretty hard doing the conversions in your head while you're driving.[/B]

2 words: calculator watch

 

[RazorGTR]

Originally posted by Driftster
IT doesn't really bother me that they are discontinuing the skyline line, with the 350Z out there, it takes it's place with a stride, expecially with the VQ35DE, great great engine.

I've driven a brand new 2003 350Z. I can tell you they do handle pretty good in standard trim but the power, OMG shocking! Where is this 280hp at? My old 2 litre Skyline GTS-t would have shat all over that car! Want more proof. How does a 15.0 1/4 time sound? That isn't much better than stock honda's for christs sakes.

I say Nissan should tape a dime to the bloody thing and toss the lot into the ocean so they can say they threw away something of value

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by RazorGTR
I've driven a brand new 2003 350Z. I can tell you they do handle pretty good in standard trim but the power, OMG shocking! Where is this 280hp at? My old 2 litre Skyline GTS-t would have shat all over that car! Want more proof. How does a 15.0 1/4 time sound? That isn't much better than stock honda's for christs sakes.

I say Nissan should tape a dime to the bloody thing and toss the lot into the ocean so they can say they threw away something of value