Congrats, i just would like to know how the hell you got it past customs. let alone register it even though you said dont ask. you dont have to tell. Id pay you if you tell me. seriously. lol anyways nice car and project your one lucky american
Project ST205
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just move to Western Canada and you can have almost anything 15 years or older available to be imported. If I had the coin I'd be all over a GT-4.
QUOTE (JuMPiiN @ Aug 16, 2010 - 1:39 AM) 
>Congrats, i just would like to know how the hell you got it past customs. let alone register it even though you said dont ask. you dont have to tell. Id pay you if you tell me. seriously. lol anyways nice car and project your one lucky american
just move to Western Canada and you can have almost anything 15 years or older available to be imported. If I had the coin I'd be all over a GT-4.
2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo "Torque Monkey"SOLD1993 Honda Civic Si "Mean Green Cornering Machine"Track Whore1995 Toyota Celica GT "Baby Supra"Daily Driver
Move to Canada.... live there for at least a year... wait a minimum of 4 months just to get the thing shipped over... then figure out a way to get it registered and get a title.... way easier said than done.
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I know of 3+ GT-4's locally for sale that are already landed/titled/ready to be insured. 1 in very MINTY condition and is for sale on this forum as well, the other 2 are in decent shape and with a little elbow grease they would be monsters. And if you moved to Canada there is no reason why you cannot apply for a local drivers license within the first week of moving here. After that there is zero reason you cannot get local registration/insurance and own any 15 year old imported vehicle.
QUOTE (JuMPiiN @ Aug 16, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
>Move to Canada.... live there for at least a year... wait a minimum of 4 months just to get the thing shipped over... then figure out a way to get it registered and get a title.... way easier said than done.
I know of 3+ GT-4's locally for sale that are already landed/titled/ready to be insured. 1 in very MINTY condition and is for sale on this forum as well, the other 2 are in decent shape and with a little elbow grease they would be monsters. And if you moved to Canada there is no reason why you cannot apply for a local drivers license within the first week of moving here. After that there is zero reason you cannot get local registration/insurance and own any 15 year old imported vehicle.
2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo "Torque Monkey"SOLD1993 Honda Civic Si "Mean Green Cornering Machine"Track Whore1995 Toyota Celica GT "Baby Supra"Daily Driver
It was almost easier than buying a car in the states but this was done years ago and things have changed
since. One key point is car was brought in as parts car so i with paperwork pre done and taxes paid i was
only at border 15 mins to get inspected and had no issues.
since. One key point is car was brought in as parts car so i with paperwork pre done and taxes paid i was
only at border 15 mins to get inspected and had no issues.
Old guy with the toys95 ST205 WRC (the real deal)94 MR2 HARDTOP Supercharged 2GR/6SPD 22 owned
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lolz when I saw the pictures that's the first thing that popped into my mind, say it's a parts car and deal with the rest later.
QUOTE (FORGMANN @ Aug 16, 2010 - 7:58 AM)
>It was almost easier than buying a car in the states but this was done years ago and things have changed
since. One key point is car was brought in as parts car so i with paperwork pre done and taxes paid i was
only at border 15 mins to get inspected and had no issues.
since. One key point is car was brought in as parts car so i with paperwork pre done and taxes paid i was
only at border 15 mins to get inspected and had no issues.
lolz when I saw the pictures that's the first thing that popped into my mind, say it's a parts car and deal with the rest later.
2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo "Torque Monkey"SOLD1993 Honda Civic Si "Mean Green Cornering Machine"Track Whore1995 Toyota Celica GT "Baby Supra"Daily Driver
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Dude, it's worth it. Trust me.
QUOTE (richee3 @ Aug 15, 2010 - 11:56 PM)
>I've always wanted to drive over and check this car out. I may still have to.
Dude, it's worth it. Trust me.
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
ahh nice gt-four. i may just pick it up if you sell it
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Yea Untill your local Vehicle inspections unit inspect you and get you for seatbelts not DOT approved, head and tail lights not DOT approved, wrong standard of glass and all this other crap that realy doesn't make a difference but they still make it so you can't insure your car.
I dunno about where you are, but in manitoba, they have been going crazy with that, posting there units on local cruise nights just bust street racers, which aren't even driving the RHD cars.
My buddy has an s14 silvia, he's had it for months now and he still can't get it to pass a manioba safety because no shop will touch rhd cars all because these inspection units have been giving out crazy tickets and going back to the shops they were saftied at.
And to the OP, how did you managed to import a car, in 03, that was not 15 years old?
QUOTE (RockyMountainCelica @ Aug 16, 2010 - 12:58 AM)
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I know of 3+ GT-4's locally for sale that are already landed/titled/ready to be insured. 1 in very MINTY condition and is for sale on this forum as well, the other 2 are in decent shape and with a little elbow grease they would be monsters. And if you moved to Canada there is no reason why you cannot apply for a local drivers license within the first week of moving here. After that there is zero reason you cannot get local registration/insurance and own any 15 year old imported vehicle.
QUOTE (JuMPiiN @ Aug 16, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
>Move to Canada.... live there for at least a year... wait a minimum of 4 months just to get the thing shipped over... then figure out a way to get it registered and get a title.... way easier said than done.
I know of 3+ GT-4's locally for sale that are already landed/titled/ready to be insured. 1 in very MINTY condition and is for sale on this forum as well, the other 2 are in decent shape and with a little elbow grease they would be monsters. And if you moved to Canada there is no reason why you cannot apply for a local drivers license within the first week of moving here. After that there is zero reason you cannot get local registration/insurance and own any 15 year old imported vehicle.
Yea Untill your local Vehicle inspections unit inspect you and get you for seatbelts not DOT approved, head and tail lights not DOT approved, wrong standard of glass and all this other crap that realy doesn't make a difference but they still make it so you can't insure your car.
I dunno about where you are, but in manitoba, they have been going crazy with that, posting there units on local cruise nights just bust street racers, which aren't even driving the RHD cars.
My buddy has an s14 silvia, he's had it for months now and he still can't get it to pass a manioba safety because no shop will touch rhd cars all because these inspection units have been giving out crazy tickets and going back to the shops they were saftied at.
And to the OP, how did you managed to import a car, in 03, that was not 15 years old?
-Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load.1995 Toyota Celica GTS-Daily Driver1999 Chevy Cavalier-Winter Beater1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback-DeadMy Celica!
Car was buried in a 40 ft trailer and listed as 2 clips . Had a 96 mr2 hanging above it.
Had 0 issues getting to canada. This was years before rush of popular jdm cars and not
sure it would be as easy now.
My opinion on Canada is this , people are great , Govt is horrible, I can't stand big brother
type Govt. I live in midwest so no one here cares about RHD car or what is or
isnt DOT. Im 36 so i won't be hanging out much ,so no worries there. We have
0 inspections on anything so bye bye oem cat downpipe
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Had 0 issues getting to canada. This was years before rush of popular jdm cars and not
sure it would be as easy now.
My opinion on Canada is this , people are great , Govt is horrible, I can't stand big brother
type Govt. I live in midwest so no one here cares about RHD car or what is or
isnt DOT. Im 36 so i won't be hanging out much ,so no worries there. We have
0 inspections on anything so bye bye oem cat downpipe
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Old guy with the toys95 ST205 WRC (the real deal)94 MR2 HARDTOP Supercharged 2GR/6SPD 22 owned
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I'm in Alberta, we get away with a fair amount but damn I had no idea about all that DOT crap........that sucks!!!!
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 16, 2010 - 10:11 PM)
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Yea Untill your local Vehicle inspections unit inspect you and get you for seatbelts not DOT approved, head and tail lights not DOT approved, wrong standard of glass and all this other crap that realy doesn't make a difference but they still make it so you can't insure your car.
I dunno about where you are, but in manitoba, they have been going crazy with that, posting there units on local cruise nights just bust street racers, which aren't even driving the RHD cars.
My buddy has an s14 silvia, he's had it for months now and he still can't get it to pass a manioba safety because no shop will touch rhd cars all because these inspection units have been giving out crazy tickets and going back to the shops they were saftied at.
And to the OP, how did you managed to import a car, in 03, that was not 15 years old?
QUOTE (RockyMountainCelica @ Aug 16, 2010 - 12:58 AM)
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I know of 3+ GT-4's locally for sale that are already landed/titled/ready to be insured. 1 in very MINTY condition and is for sale on this forum as well, the other 2 are in decent shape and with a little elbow grease they would be monsters. And if you moved to Canada there is no reason why you cannot apply for a local drivers license within the first week of moving here. After that there is zero reason you cannot get local registration/insurance and own any 15 year old imported vehicle.
QUOTE (JuMPiiN @ Aug 16, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
>Move to Canada.... live there for at least a year... wait a minimum of 4 months just to get the thing shipped over... then figure out a way to get it registered and get a title.... way easier said than done.
I know of 3+ GT-4's locally for sale that are already landed/titled/ready to be insured. 1 in very MINTY condition and is for sale on this forum as well, the other 2 are in decent shape and with a little elbow grease they would be monsters. And if you moved to Canada there is no reason why you cannot apply for a local drivers license within the first week of moving here. After that there is zero reason you cannot get local registration/insurance and own any 15 year old imported vehicle.
Yea Untill your local Vehicle inspections unit inspect you and get you for seatbelts not DOT approved, head and tail lights not DOT approved, wrong standard of glass and all this other crap that realy doesn't make a difference but they still make it so you can't insure your car.
I dunno about where you are, but in manitoba, they have been going crazy with that, posting there units on local cruise nights just bust street racers, which aren't even driving the RHD cars.
My buddy has an s14 silvia, he's had it for months now and he still can't get it to pass a manioba safety because no shop will touch rhd cars all because these inspection units have been giving out crazy tickets and going back to the shops they were saftied at.
And to the OP, how did you managed to import a car, in 03, that was not 15 years old?
I'm in Alberta, we get away with a fair amount but damn I had no idea about all that DOT crap........that sucks!!!!
2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo "Torque Monkey"SOLD1993 Honda Civic Si "Mean Green Cornering Machine"Track Whore1995 Toyota Celica GT "Baby Supra"Daily Driver
Please forgive me but all these past 6 years I thought that you had a running gt4 that you drove on the streets. I remember you popping up every once in a while to post pictures. What car were you taking pictures of?
Captain Pessimist
South Carolina has no inspections, and what we call kit cars. Application process for the kit car is simple, and cheap. You do have to have a DMV agent check it out, but they are only looking for receipts to confirm nothing is stolen. RHD is also no problemo to drive here, seen atleast 3 within the last month.
Insurance can be acquired with no inspection of the vehicle in SC as well.
Guys drive around here with just frames of a vehicle, and big arse engines mounted on the back. Just have to have proper signaling equipment.
Now the border process I'm unaware of, and having it checked out by a Canadian friend. Hopefully I hit the lotto =P
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On topic - Lucky lucky you, nice GT4. I'm slightly confused on the span of time taken, but either way...its a GT4!
Insurance can be acquired with no inspection of the vehicle in SC as well.
Guys drive around here with just frames of a vehicle, and big arse engines mounted on the back. Just have to have proper signaling equipment.
Now the border process I'm unaware of, and having it checked out by a Canadian friend. Hopefully I hit the lotto =P
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On topic - Lucky lucky you, nice GT4. I'm slightly confused on the span of time taken, but either way...its a GT4!
well isn't this interesting I was just about to start a thread about exactly what you guys are talking about here
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Its good that you did not because this was already covered in about 3000 same exact posts
QUOTE (6gtfour @ Aug 17, 2010 - 1:10 PM)
>well isn't this interesting I was just about to start a thread about exactly what you guys are talking about here
Its good that you did not because this was already covered in about 3000 same exact posts
Captain Pessimist
Just bought Black Beams clip from RPM GARAGE.
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Old guy with the toys95 ST205 WRC (the real deal)94 MR2 HARDTOP Supercharged 2GR/6SPD 22 owned
NICE! Can't wait for the finished product!
your going to keep the superstrut suspension and transfer it over to the project car?? with used trd coilovers?? are you going to get the coilovers rebuilt???
Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle partshttp://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...p;#entry1107514
LOL did you buy the rear recaro seats off RPM Garage? I put a bid in but I guess you bought it out!?
Nice builds man looking forward to the end results
Nice builds man looking forward to the end results
ST205 WRC13.2 @103mph
Trd coilovers are easy to rebuild as basically
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
Old guy with the toys95 ST205 WRC (the real deal)94 MR2 HARDTOP Supercharged 2GR/6SPD 22 owned
I was just looking into getting a GT4 from canada over here. I've found two that Ica nget a hold of, I jsut gotta check with local DMV to see what I can do about getting it titled and such.
Can't wait to see the beams swap.
Can't wait to see the beams swap.
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naw man no freagin way is it a regular KYB GR-2 Strut Cartridge. I called the toyota dealer who deals with Jap TRD parts and he said it would be $350 or so a cartridge, so you know that they are not just any kyb shocks cartridges
QUOTE (FORGMANN @ Apr 4, 2011 - 8:16 AM)
>Trd coilovers are easy to rebuild as basically
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
naw man no freagin way is it a regular KYB GR-2 Strut Cartridge. I called the toyota dealer who deals with Jap TRD parts and he said it would be $350 or so a cartridge, so you know that they are not just any kyb shocks cartridges
Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle partshttp://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...p;#entry1107514
man all this talk about importing and such yet sadly never any concrete info. I'm just chillin here in Japan with my BEAMS itching to go back to the states with no good leads on how to make it happen. I guess It is a little different bringing a running car back and not a clip or parts car >.<
-Dan1998 SSII Beams, work in progress...
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KGB makes a lot of different types of shocks, not just GR2's.
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 5, 2011 - 12:37 AM)
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naw man no freagin way is it a regular KYB GR-2 Strut Cartridge. I called the toyota dealer who deals with Jap TRD parts and he said it would be $350 or so a cartridge, so you know that they are not just any kyb shocks cartridges
QUOTE (FORGMANN @ Apr 4, 2011 - 8:16 AM)
>Trd coilovers are easy to rebuild as basically
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
naw man no freagin way is it a regular KYB GR-2 Strut Cartridge. I called the toyota dealer who deals with Jap TRD parts and he said it would be $350 or so a cartridge, so you know that they are not just any kyb shocks cartridges
KGB makes a lot of different types of shocks, not just GR2's.
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ok then mr. tell me which ones will exactly fit the trd coilovers with near same spec damping for the front and rear kyb cartridges??
Stock TRD Cartridge specs
Fronts: 3136/1049N
Rear: 1793/598N
QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Apr 8, 2011 - 8:01 AM)
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KGB makes a lot of different types of shocks, not just GR2's.
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 5, 2011 - 12:37 AM)
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naw man no freagin way is it a regular KYB GR-2 Strut Cartridge. I called the toyota dealer who deals with Jap TRD parts and he said it would be $350 or so a cartridge, so you know that they are not just any kyb shocks cartridges
QUOTE (FORGMANN @ Apr 4, 2011 - 8:16 AM)
>Trd coilovers are easy to rebuild as basically
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
it is a kyb insert inside that is why chose over
Tein ,etc...
Yes i will be using superstrut and every other
bolt on clip.
No didnt offically buy backseat. He wont budge under
300 and paid way less for last one. He might of pulled
and put with my container
naw man no freagin way is it a regular KYB GR-2 Strut Cartridge. I called the toyota dealer who deals with Jap TRD parts and he said it would be $350 or so a cartridge, so you know that they are not just any kyb shocks cartridges
KGB makes a lot of different types of shocks, not just GR2's.
ok then mr. tell me which ones will exactly fit the trd coilovers with near same spec damping for the front and rear kyb cartridges??
Stock TRD Cartridge specs
Fronts: 3136/1049N
Rear: 1793/598N
Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle partshttp://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...p;#entry1107514
I drive a JDM celica here in Texas, no issues. Insured, inspected, ready to rock.
FromJapantoTexasmy st202 follows me.Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION)The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out.http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103
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that's the biggest one, gettting it registered, grats on getting it done! no issues with getting a VIN and all that I take it? nice! *sigh* I hope Oregon is as lax...
QUOTE (Lil-Joe101 @ Apr 8, 2011 - 7:39 PM)
>I drive a JDM celica here in Texas, no issues. Insured, inspected, ready to rock.
that's the biggest one, gettting it registered, grats on getting it done! no issues with getting a VIN and all that I take it? nice! *sigh* I hope Oregon is as lax...
-Dan1998 SSII Beams, work in progress...
Like i always say biggest issue is getting into country then many ways to title and register
Been importing parts for almost 20yrs so seen and heard all kinds of stories..
As far as KYB i am not hardcore about getting exact same insert and besides it will be
overpriced anyway. I will get around to looking into but priority is building car(s) first.
I am sure KYB japan has a similar part for cheaper than rebranded TRD stuff. I have
Superstrut,strut and mr2 TRD coilovers all in need of inserts so will need my attention
just not right now
I just sent my last mr2 parts car (#7) to scrap and now room for celica and will be
stripping down this week. Progress on one car at least..
ANY COMMENTS ON IMPORTING PLEASE FIND APPROPRIATE THREAD THRU SEARCH ..
This post has been edited by FORGMANN: Apr 28, 2011 - 2:57 PM
Been importing parts for almost 20yrs so seen and heard all kinds of stories..
As far as KYB i am not hardcore about getting exact same insert and besides it will be
overpriced anyway. I will get around to looking into but priority is building car(s) first.
I am sure KYB japan has a similar part for cheaper than rebranded TRD stuff. I have
Superstrut,strut and mr2 TRD coilovers all in need of inserts so will need my attention
just not right now
I just sent my last mr2 parts car (#7) to scrap and now room for celica and will be
stripping down this week. Progress on one car at least..
ANY COMMENTS ON IMPORTING PLEASE FIND APPROPRIATE THREAD THRU SEARCH ..
This post has been edited by FORGMANN: Apr 28, 2011 - 2:57 PM
Old guy with the toys95 ST205 WRC (the real deal)94 MR2 HARDTOP Supercharged 2GR/6SPD 22 owned
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I've searched, don't worry and I wasn't trying to hijack your thread, my bad
It sounded like you had a great steal of the set for only 38 till I saw how much you paid for shipping, ouch! At least they will look good though and I will be interested in seeing how your car turns out, keep it up man.
QUOTE (FORGMANN @ Apr 10, 2011 - 4:39 AM)
>ANY COMMENTS ON IMPORTING PLEASE FIND APPROPRIATE THREAD THRU SEARCH ..THANKS!
I've searched, don't worry and I wasn't trying to hijack your thread, my bad
It sounded like you had a great steal of the set for only 38 till I saw how much you paid for shipping, ouch! At least they will look good though and I will be interested in seeing how your car turns out, keep it up man.
-Dan1998 SSII Beams, work in progress...
I love the 2 RHD cars idea. I had 2 before it was nice to have them both. I know I'll prob get flamed but I've searched and searched, and I thought you couldn't tow a car across the US/CAN border without customs paperwork.
If anyone needs info on the Toyota Curren feel free to PM me!