Importing FROM Canada to US.
10-08-10, 07:58 PM
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Just buy one around home because they're the same car and you won't save money buying from Canada. 92 JDM and 93 USDM are made in the same factory by the same Japanese people. Minor differences but nothing special and you could swap from LHD to RHD as long as you find the right parts (but why waste time\money???). I have yet to see any Canadian registered JDMs selling for $3-6K that are not classified as 'project'.
10-14-10, 08:59 PM
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SonicFD has the right idea.... you really really want RHD, buy a whole interior and go that route... once you get your interior down to the metal, it does not take much to convert it over, other then the parts needed... steering rack etc... it will be cheaper and less PITA then trying to import one... it can be done, but as stated, it seems to be more trouble then its worth...
I am considering switching mine to LHD for few reasons, one being huge insurance benefits, currently if I want fire theft or vandalism on my car, the deductible will be in the $5000 range...
and I want to get rid of my completely useless rear seats and get bins, but that's me....
J.
I am considering switching mine to LHD for few reasons, one being huge insurance benefits, currently if I want fire theft or vandalism on my car, the deductible will be in the $5000 range...
and I want to get rid of my completely useless rear seats and get bins, but that's me....
J.
10-14-10, 10:05 PM
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Wow you're bitter
Settle down, Grandpa
We have both RHD AND LHD cars here... we can pick which we want and buy what makes us happy. No reason to knock someone just for having a different preference than you
Clearly the US is not Canada - sorry that your import regulations have made you hate life so much
Settle down, Grandpa
We have both RHD AND LHD cars here... we can pick which we want and buy what makes us happy. No reason to knock someone just for having a different preference than you
Clearly the US is not Canada - sorry that your import regulations have made you hate life so much
10-15-10, 02:47 AM
#30
it is true though, so many Japanese imports up here are ****... I know of 4-5 FD's in my "local" area that the owners had no idea what they got themselves into, then the engine blows, and they sell it for next to nothing....
Oh, and RHD Rx7s get to have the fun of worrying about down-pipe clearance when running bigger turbos. The US Spec Rx7s don't.
J.
10-15-10, 04:52 PM
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We have nothing to hate, your country on the other hand is Japan's scrapyard. We just keep the junk and retards out. The people who SERIOUSLY want the JDM Stuff have resources, money, and the know-how to get it already. They don't need to post on a forum to "ask". Oh, and RHD Rx7s get to have the fun of worrying about down-pipe clearance when running bigger turbos. The US Spec Rx7s don't.
. Of course, my motor isn't exactly the same lol. I like the RHD, and honestly I didn't do it for the "JDM Tyte" appeal, girls, or any of that other BS. I found a great deal on mine, and wanted a track car that was different from the norm. Yes, having the steering column on the exhaust side of the engine does lend itself to tighter clearances, but it's not the end of the world.The people who complain about going through drive thru's, seriously? I don't eat fast food very often, and I wouldn't ever do it in my clean car. I've also not had any problems with police. There is nothing illegal about having a RHD car specifically due to the steering wheel location. I wouldn't claim we keep the junk and retards out of America. Take a look around and you'll find plenty of examples of both in either country.
10-15-10, 09:16 PM
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Tell me have you tried registering a car that originated in japan (RHD) into the U.S.? Have you had an insurance policy in effect here? Was it a right hand drive car that you insured? Last time I checked Canadia is not part of good old U.S.A. so you can move along sir in saying what is true and isn't true here...
To be quite honest the people I know would be WTF did you get a car like that? stupid...
Sorry I'm not an attetion *****, I do not relish on people's attention especially when 99% of the time it is men that are doing it. But hey if you enjoy that, more power to you. Me I don't appreciate the attention and actually I don't like the fact that people (men) film or take pictures, when I'm out and about. I enjoyed it much more pre FnF era when hardly ANYONE knew what an FD was... Now its a fan boy magnet. yay
lol... Come on down here with your RHD FD we'll stick some local plates on and well see how long it takes for a cop to pull you over and impound your ****. kanuck cops != USA cops.
Why? **** it you'd be mad tyte at the drive thru and impress all the boys!! cuz we know the girls don't give an f.
maybe? ya think
To be quite honest the people I know would be WTF did you get a car like that? stupid...
Sorry I'm not an attetion *****, I do not relish on people's attention especially when 99% of the time it is men that are doing it. But hey if you enjoy that, more power to you. Me I don't appreciate the attention and actually I don't like the fact that people (men) film or take pictures, when I'm out and about. I enjoyed it much more pre FnF era when hardly ANYONE knew what an FD was... Now its a fan boy magnet. yay
lol... Come on down here with your RHD FD we'll stick some local plates on and well see how long it takes for a cop to pull you over and impound your ****. kanuck cops != USA cops.
Why? **** it you'd be mad tyte at the drive thru and impress all the boys!! cuz we know the girls don't give an f.
maybe? ya think
"Come on down here with your RHD FD we'll stick some local plates on" Hold your breath, I am on my way right now
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