Looking to import a first gen
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Looking to import a first gen
I want to import a first gen from Japan. I want the turbo version 12a. But the 13b has more power. I want power and classic looks with a turbo. Is it possible to tune a 12a turbo to be similar in power? Or would I just want to turbo kit the 13b? I'm trying to figure this one out and I'm not experienced enough with rotaries to decide. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
Does it have to be rhd? If not just find a clean roller here and swap in a t2...way more power than a 12at and possibly cheaper than importing a car, getting it running right, and dealing with inspections to make sure it conforms to usa emissions/safety standards...just my .02
Also if you are just getting in to rotaries i would recommend an n/a car until you figure things out, then go turbo. Nothing against the turbo, but n/a requires less maintenance from my experience.
Also if you are just getting in to rotaries i would recommend an n/a car until you figure things out, then go turbo. Nothing against the turbo, but n/a requires less maintenance from my experience.
Do you really know how hard it is to import a car from Japan or have you been watching too
many FF movies?
All kidding aside, rotornoobs advise is good. Get it local and NA then make it turbo once you get
everything else working well and understood.
many FF movies?
All kidding aside, rotornoobs advise is good. Get it local and NA then make it turbo once you get
everything else working well and understood.
Ive seen a couple right hand drive cars from overseas in my time. It looks fun until your driving on the interstate. The guy in the car next to you can smell you. Scratch your nose? Forget about it. Hot woman with ****? Yeah good luck with that. Stay left handed. Avoid the awkwardness lol.
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I'm located in Canada and it will cost 10,000$ to buy the vehicle, import it, and register it including all taxes and other costs I can't think of. I'm set on a rhd just because I want something fun and unique to drive.
Also, my father owned a TII in his day. So I'm not worried about not knowing what I'm doing. I'm just wondering if there's any threads on 12at builds...
Also, my father owned a TII in his day. So I'm not worried about not knowing what I'm doing. I'm just wondering if there's any threads on 12at builds...
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I will make around 7-10 grand this summer.
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about a $9,500 buy it now price + $5,500 for shipping via http://r-international.co.jp/stock/
For $15,000 you can have a nice RHD "SA" in the US
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about a $9,500 buy it now price + $5,500 for shipping via http://r-international.co.jp/stock/
For $15,000 you can have a nice RHD "SA" in the US
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He's a client of mine. He can get anything. He's brought in several FD's. Did a basic tune up, detail & and a couple small things on a minty Bathurst last summer. His pricing is extremely fair, and he'll do his best to help you find something within your budget.
I'm located in Canada and it will cost 10,000$ to buy the vehicle, import it, and register it including all taxes and other costs I can't think of. I'm set on a rhd just because I want something fun and unique to drive.
Also, my father owned a TII in his day. So I'm not worried about not knowing what I'm doing. I'm just wondering if there's any threads on 12at builds...
Also, my father owned a TII in his day. So I'm not worried about not knowing what I'm doing. I'm just wondering if there's any threads on 12at builds...
based on the other posts about the costs.
^thats what im seeing too. If the op REALLY wants a rhd sa, and manages to import one then good for him. With the budget he stated earlier, i can see getting a hold of one but then there is still a few grand at minimum that will need to go in to it before it is roadworthy, reliable, and legit. And it should be noted that an engine rebuild should be expected..these cars are old, most are tired, and the last thing you want is to take it out on its "maiden" voyage just to have a tired engine grenade on you...
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To each his own. I don't own an RHD, but I've driven many. I've driven R32 GT-Rs, FDs, Mini Coopers, Kei Trucks, many of them around the city, and I've never had an issue, or minded it at all. Takes a little more precaution, but not a big deal to me. If it bothers you that much you ciuld always mount a camera on the passenger side to help with left turns.
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And i bet you will look stupid with a camera since it is not period correct. Technology is not always the answe which your generation will never understand.
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Yeah the shaken exam is brutal...no rust allowed, no leaks, cant be lowered, has to pass a sniffer...its designed to keep people buying new cars, thus stimulating their economy...
I just came back from a Vacation to Japan where I showed some locals pics of my FB. They were all excited to see my car because they all said "You just don't see any of these here in Japan anymore".
