the_butcher

so the cars here already.. in the states.... now how do i have all these standards checked on done and ready for drving on the road?

anybody ?

SquallLHeart

i thought you couldn't anymore...

draxcaliber

well, i think it has to of passed federal crash tests, and be smogged or something. you should check your local government department of motor vehicles website for details or a phone number to call.

you might have to register it as a track or show car.

SquallLHeart

^^ that's my only guess..

i doubt it would ever be street legal... especially in Cali.

draxcaliber

move to canada, much easier there

SquallLHeart

hmm.... i thought Motorex went out of business? but the website still seems to be up..

http://www.motorex.net/ (or are they different from before)

hmm.. i dunno... but if any legal and DOT stuff that can get your car to be legal... they'd know.. be prepared for a hefty price..

L4rry_B1rd

you didnt figure this out before you had the car shipped over?

draxcaliber

i think he bought the car from somebody here, they would never let the car off the boat if he just imported it from japan.

teamben158

I don't believe you until I see pics. Why wouldn't you think about this before buying the car?

06CStC

Last time i checked, you should ship it to me in texas and then await for the paper work, which typically take anywhere from 6-8month, and then i'll, i mean, we'll ship u the car back.

rob1n

dude, I would just drive it. It's such a pain to get that thing legalized, especially here in CA.

Guamsilverbox671

Trust me it is. Here are some requirements you will need:

For Customs clearance you will need the shipper's or carrier's original bill of lading, the bill of sale, foreign registration, and any other documents covering the vehicle. You will also need written prior approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will be evident to the Customs inspector at the port of entry in the form of an approval letter from the EPA, or a manufacturer's label in the English language affixed to the car, stating that the vehicle meets all U.S. emission requirements.

Or, you may make arrangements to import your vehicle with an Independent Commercial Importer (ICI). In this case, the ICI will import your vehicle and perform any EPA-required modifications and be responsible for assuring that all EPA requirements have been met. ICIs can only import certain vehicles, however, and in general, their fees are very high.

El_Jorge

Switch the vin and plates off another nissan and tell them its a custom body kit......lol

draxcaliber

that is a great idea. go to a junk yard and find the vin off of something like an s chasis or whatever and say it was a restoration/ conversion etc. just if you get caught, i'd hate to be you.

salteen

yeah just drive it!!

Guamsilverbox671

bBlover

So it made it off the boat and you actually have it in your possesion?

Jiggaman

iTrader: (1)

pics or i say bogus!

seattledave

i wouldn't necessarily call it bogus, there's a 96 blue skyline that comes to the asian all u can eat buffet by my work all the time.

ElDiablo17

Yea, get it from an old 240sx, I heard that the 240sx have inline 6 cylinder, just like the skyline but no turbo... I guess.... but get the vin number from 240sx and say its a body kit and some mod changes the looks....