We can import again

[Baileylsd]

Hey guys was searching the net and found this

turns out plates are ready to go

for the list of cars goto the "Register of Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles" part

[inark]

is it just me or is there something wrong with this statement?

Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Codes Build Date Range

____________________________________ From To

Nissan S13 S13 01/1989 12/1999

[Baileylsd]

Maybe that includes the 180sx??

But i think they stoped them in 98

hey nark read some of the comments and why they where approved, they say things like "was in HPI issues 12" etc.

thank god for HPI

[inark]

Featured in Specialist Publications eg High Performance Imports Issue No.3, No.9 and GT-R Special Edition.

rofl....

here u go ppl... u get pulled over again in ur RB20DET acused of too much power on ur Ps... pulled directly from this GOVERMENT authorised site...

RB20DET Engine – 2 Door 108kw/tonne

Confirmation once and for all that the R33 is P plate illegal

RB25DET Engine – 127kw/tonne

[inark]

also the R34

RB26DETT Engine – 132kw/tonne (GTR)

RB25DET Engine – 144kw/tonne

(ur average pleb might think that makes the GTT faster

[predator]

180sx is classified as "s13" inark.. i asked about that

Its good news though that we can finally import though. Those prices j-spec sent out seem cheap, but when i looked at it closely, they don't include the compliance (around $4500) or other onroad costs ($522 for rego, etc).

So seems that for a R33 GTS-T people are looking at least $15k-$18k for one now, and that is completely stock standard. So my highly modified sexc R33 should be worth what i want for it come sale time

[adznight]

Um, you might want to look at this first

http://raws.dotars.gov.au/rawswebpublic/RA...rch.asp#results

Depends on what your looking at importing.

[adznight]

Hahaha, the R34's reasons. You see they need to give them reaons for being Specialist and Enthusiast vehicles coz thats the way it works now, thats why you'll find a lot of the car with less power etc. wont be eligible anymore as the government see's them as just another car, nothing special.

"Regularly Featured in Specialist Publications eg Turbo & High Performance Oct 1998, High Performance Imports GT-R Special Edition"

[predator]

yup, there is minimum power required for imports to be eligible now.. its all whack if you ask me..

anyway, here is the current status as J-Spec seems it:

Good news for the import car industry - there has been some delay with the recent requirement to prove compliance with ADR29 (side impact) for all passenger vehicles, however there are finally a few models that have had the necessary testing and actually been approved by the DOTARS in Canberra .. this means that we can start buying these following model now for import in the next few weeks.

Compliance prices are still to be negotiated in most cases - we have been offered some good prices at this stage but we expect demand to be greater than the available number of plates so cheap compliance will be very limited.

Nissan Skyline R33 (1993-1998)

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/042-00.htm

Toyota Soarer 30 series (1990-2000)

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/014-01.htm

Toyota Chaser/Cresta/MarkII JZX100 (1996-current)

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/002-01.htm

Mazda RX7 series 8 (1999-2002)

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/032-01.htm

Mitsubishi Delica SpaceGear 4WD (1994-current)

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/218-01.htm

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VII (new vehicles only)

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/114-00.htm

There are a good selection of models that are only a couple of months away from being ready to import also, we have been informed that these vehicles listed below are all in the process of getting side impact testing done now (in estimated order of approval)

Toyota Supra (2 weeks away)

Nissan Silvia/180SX (4 weeks away)

Nissan Skyline R34

Nissan Skyline R32

Nissan Silvia S15

Nissan Pulsar GTi-R

Mitsubishi Pajero convertible

Nissan 300ZX 2+2 seat

Toyota Starlet GT

Mitsubishi FTO

Mitsubishi EVO VI

Toyota Prius

Toyota Hiace

Any other models will be tested and have compliance packages built as soon as possible, at this stage we do not have estimated dates of any of the other models but we can try to find out if there is something you are specifically after.

You can view the full list of all vehicle types that meet the necessary criteria to be allowed under the new SEVS rules here - http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevsindex.htm ... this list only outlines the vehicles types that have been deemed eligible under the new laws, a sample of each model will still have to be tested for ADR compliance before any can be imported normally.

[Baileylsd]

hmmm, does that mean there is no RAWS place in melbourne???

well for skyline's at least

[predator]

.. it just means the certification is all being sorted out i think by the places that wish to become eligible, but its coming together.

There definitely won't be as many places as with the old scheme though.. but then again there were plenty of dodgy compliance shops previously too, so maybe it evens out.

[adznight]

Yup, sure does. And boy does it suck! At least you can get compliance for an R33. I'm gonna be waiting a while yet! QLD was always gonna be the first to get up and running.

[kakimoto33]

The prices of R33 has dropped in Japan over the past few months with reduced demand from Australian importers, so the landed and complied prices are fairly similar at this stage even with the higher cost of compliance at around $4,000

The bad news is that because we can only import standard cars now, the sale prices of all standard R33's will almost certainly increase over the next few weeks as we all start buying again ... my point is to get in quick if you want a real bargain.

[Baileylsd]

hey nark, NA r33's own u

RB25DE Engine – 2 door 110kw/tonne

[adznight]

Yups! I did with my 34 even and saved $$$ Was a good time to buy with the exchange rate and all.

[predator]

..well guess the increased market price of my modified R33 will be offset by the increased cost of me to import another car - so its all fine with me, or anybody with a modified car already here for that matter.

Exchange rate is still good for it though

[Jamezilla]

Did you note the Stagea is approved with an RB26DETT

[adznight]

Wow! Thats way cool. Too bad my Mum said "that volvo kit looks nice doesn't it Adam". Hot cars but I gotta agree they do look kinda like a volvo but sexier but damn I'd still have one.

[predator]

Autech version is the RB26DETT.. that will make some people happy, but its still an expensive proposition.

Trying to get some thrills out of driving a way underpowered station wagon around last couple of weeks, i can imagine a "normal" Stagera (RB25DET) would be *damn* fun

[Daz]

Adzmax- did you try any of the places I sent you? I just sent my request for approval on Friday so Iam hoping to get the OK by this friday, I will let you know.

Everyone- I know currently that the series 6 RX-7 is not elegible for import but do you think it may be granted in the new scheme? I have checked the list of NOT elegible imports and it is not in there.