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My brother brought in an SC430 soarer (Lexus)- nice car. If it was me, I'd buy a Honda NSX.

Depends on the age you're looking for- I've got a client who's got a few R32s in Japan he bought before the rules changed, so he's got import approvals for '89 and '90 models. Here's his website:- http://www.cars4aus.com/ they're pretty cheap, but most need some work or at least tidying up.

And make sure you have a full set of pre-shipment photos, so if the wharfies prang it you can claim, otherwise the line and the insurers will say it was shipped like that.

KIWI includes insurace, but getting claims is like pulling teeth. We underwrite through Chubb and it's usually a minimum charge of $150, most should be about the same unless the car's worth a shitload. We had a TV/Satnav DVD player swiped out of a GTO late last year, and they coughed for five grand. Pls be aware that if the ship does sink (and it does happen) the line will usually declare a "general average", and all consignees of cargo will be hit up for a bill for the total loss.

You need a permit from FORS to import it, it would be a prohibited import without one. they only cost fifty bucks, but they can only be issued to a RAWS for post '88 cars- most will want a deposit as well, usually around a grand. Stageas are around $2500 + tyres to comply, depending on the RAWS and how much extra work hasto be done, like remove/refit mods etc.

An ECU is duty free under a tariff concession, but still subject to GST.

Most car parts aren't covered by the US FTA, so you pay duty anyway.

Anything valued less than A$1000 FOB is duty free nad exempt GST, however second-hand gear is subject to quarantine. By mail it will generally be cleared at the mail exchange and then delivered, but by sea and airfreight it will require a SAC (self-assessed clearance) to be lodged. you can do it yourself, but it can be time consuming. Cars and most parts are still 10% duty and 10% GST, which will phase down to 5% duty in 2010 (as long as there's no change of government). Some bits are subject to restrictions, such as tyres (should have a DOT mark) and seatbelts (ASA marks) but this is rarely enforced. Airconditioning is a real pain in the arse, and expensive to import due to licencing requirements by the federal dept of Environment and Heritage. I've been lobbying with other interested parties to change the import rules for some time, to no avail- the current system is more about keeping Ford, Holden, toyota and especially Mitsubishi afloat than any bollocks about safety and emissions.

Need a boss kit for a '94 R33 GTS-T to fit a Momo wheel- can exchange a '95 kit for an airbag model.

Any idea if this will fit a '94 R33 GTS? Looks the same.

Just reefed it off- easy! Thanks for the advice- now I've just got to wrangle the wheel off.

Thanks- I'll give it a go. there's some sort of recess on the back of the bottom (middle) spoke but I couldn't find any screw or allen socket inside.

How do you take the stock wheel off a '94 R33 (non airbag)? The one fitted to mine is ratty, and I've just inherited a Momo off a '95. Can't see anywhere you can remove the trims etc.

Need an airbag steering wheel for a '95 R33 Skyline GTS-T, can't comply the car without one.