Opening a Can of Worms: Importing
Cloudpump, HAAAA HAAAA.. that made me laugh.
I have to say... I just got back from the rabbit hole. For about a week, I was checking out GTRs, USDM cars, that is. I could sell my FD, sell my GF's 370Z and buy a GTR. Then on Tuesday, I took the FD through the mountains to visit one of my customers. The FD isn't going ANYWHERE.
I've seen a few RHD skylines here. I dunno what they are, really. The guys always stop to pay respect to the FD. When I go to the local monthly drive-ins (Caffeine and Octane Atlanta's Best Car Show) my FD gets tons of attention. Idling through the parking lot is like my car is playing the Pied Piper's tune. When I get backed in, and look up, there is a crowd around waiting for me to pop the hood. There are more GTRs, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis than FDs... or RX7s for that matter. FDs seem to be quite rare in my neck of the woods. I'd venture to say there are more RHD Nissans up here than FDs. By the way... that is NOT my orange FD with a LSx on the C&O website.
I know this is off topic, but I I really LOVE my FD.
I have to say... I just got back from the rabbit hole. For about a week, I was checking out GTRs, USDM cars, that is. I could sell my FD, sell my GF's 370Z and buy a GTR. Then on Tuesday, I took the FD through the mountains to visit one of my customers. The FD isn't going ANYWHERE.
I've seen a few RHD skylines here. I dunno what they are, really. The guys always stop to pay respect to the FD. When I go to the local monthly drive-ins (Caffeine and Octane Atlanta's Best Car Show) my FD gets tons of attention. Idling through the parking lot is like my car is playing the Pied Piper's tune. When I get backed in, and look up, there is a crowd around waiting for me to pop the hood. There are more GTRs, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis than FDs... or RX7s for that matter. FDs seem to be quite rare in my neck of the woods. I'd venture to say there are more RHD Nissans up here than FDs. By the way... that is NOT my orange FD with a LSx on the C&O website.
I know this is off topic, but I I really LOVE my FD.
According to the NHTSA, any RX7 from 1988 through 1995 is allowed in the states.
Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/elig101012.pdf
Vehicle Importation and Certification Requirements
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/elig101012.pdf
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I rode in a 1992 R32 once. It was built, boosted, etc. Very fast car...prolly like 500+ hp to the wheels.
Yeah, r32 is a cult classic. But the r34 looked too "luxury car-esque" to me. Too heavy and big looking.
Yeah, r32 is a cult classic. But the r34 looked too "luxury car-esque" to me. Too heavy and big looking.
Didnt you mother tell to to read all of the test question? While this has been answered before, if the listing does not specifically stated "RHD" it applies to LHD versiosn only. So now why would we want to import anotehr LHD when we got most of the production of those years already? We want the later special editions from the JDM market.
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I'm not implying Canada isn't in North America, but alas I'll spell out what I'm saying in my previous post to assist with reading comprehension.
In North America (Canada, United States, Mexico) Skylines are rare because they are RHD.
Here in Canada (where I live, a part of North America), we have easier laws for vehicle importing than the United States (where the OP lives, also a part of North America). Because of the easier laws, I do see a couple of Skylines a week, which I am assuming is far less than American members see.
-Geoff
In North America (Canada, United States, Mexico) Skylines are rare because they are RHD.
Here in Canada (where I live, a part of North America), we have easier laws for vehicle importing than the United States (where the OP lives, also a part of North America). Because of the easier laws, I do see a couple of Skylines a week, which I am assuming is far less than American members see.
-Geoff
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