WARNING: 15 year rule changes

[awill]

So if i want to import an 1988 S13 what do i need to do exactly???

How do i get an import approval is my main question?

Also if its modified will they give me a hard time when i try and get it registered?

I know u need child seat harnesses etc.

Im in WA btw.

Thanks

Any manual conv cefiro's megalla??

[benhpi]

From what I can gather (various sources) the requirement for exact month is a stop-gap measure to limit the number of cars that come in early in 2004, giving the department time to sort out and pass a change in this rule. Otherwise they would be swamped with hundreds (thousands?) of applications on January 1st. As for how the rule will be changed, I have heard many theories, but the most commonly put forward is that there will be a new standard of checking (not just an engineering certificate) before these cars can be registered. It may be the case that only a RAWS can import these cars and a basic standard of compliance modification similar to the old low-volume import scheme may need to be carried out.

If this looks too hard to do they may simply revise the rule to 20 years or maybe older. All they are really interested in doing is limiting the total number of imports coming in. A) because they have limited staff to process applications B) because the volume importers are constantly lobbying the government to maintain their virtual monopoly, even though they are already the most protected industry in Australia and all are foreign-owned companies.

We included a petition in issue 10 of HPI three years ago, encouraging people to complain to their parliament member about this, but obviously not many people did. Now it's too late and everyone is sitting around complaining.

[regan]

The requirment for licencing imported 1989 vehicles next year with-in W.A are due for some changes ie;

* full engineers inspection

*cat converters

*intrusion bars

*seat belt upgrades

*emmisions test(full) to RAWS spec

*CRA,s

*removal of some a/m parts

*ect,,,,,

* RAWS to comply only T.B.C

I know, other State licencing authorities in Aust have been insisting on these requirments now for some time, although some of the proposed changes are being challenged legally. We fully understand the requirments under the M.V.A of 89,to have ALL vehicles built on or after this date to comply with ADR,s of the day (1989) although the following are highly arguable

1. Engineers sign-off, this is what we pay the vehicle examiners for?

2. emmisions test, NO Aust vehicle of 15y/o would pass this test so why should a used Jap import?

3.RAWS only to comply, why? a RAW system is a Federal requirment and has No State recognised authority.

These issues will be talked about in depth latter, but WATCH this space.......

Cheers

[regan]

F.Y.I********

Used Japanese imported vehicles represent 0.8% of ALL vehicles sold in Aust ;

***2002**** Report prepared by industry groups

2003 Nissan report" Luxury 4x4 sales up 37% 2003 QTR

2003 Toyota "Sales tipped for continued growth this year"

2003 Toyota " captures small mid range vehicle market with the introduction of the new Corolla"

Talk about GREED........

[Oyabun]

Just read an article in BRW Magazine re: used car market.

My summary ....

" due to the record of new cars sold in australia in past year (approx 1 per 22 people), the used car market is feeling the crunch.... with over 20% of used car dealers estimated to be going broke in the next 6 months.."

I'm probably a little off with the exact figures, however it's not only the big guns (who are doing better than ever), who have an interest. It's the whole market of second hand cars ... such as dealers, mums & dads, etc ...

An open economy is bad for a lot of groups who are unwilling to move with the times....

[Oyabun]

BTW ...

I have 4, 15 year rule cars in Melbourne ... most of us in this post seem to be affected in some way by these rules.

A lot of good info here guys .. interesting to see everyone's views.

IMHO .. well, we have established whether a buyer or importer of these cars ... individually we are small fish in the auto industry. As a group we obviously make a significant impact on many stakeholders interests.

So what to do ? ... think about the risks and workout what you will do if the laws change at the drop of a hat... if you don't have an exit plan (or can't take the hit), buy locally.

what are my 4, 15 year rule cars?

I'll tell you anyway ... a manual SR Coverted modified Silvia, and three lovely Manual Turbo Cefiro's ... one is factory manual and they all have zorst, clutch and suspension as minimum.

pm / email me for details .. i will be posting in cars for sale section within 24hrs

cheers,

Oyabun (aka R32PWR)

[boostimports]

hhhhhhhhhhmmmmm silvia sounds nice nice nice .... are u a business?

[Oyabun]

I do like my cars...

bought the silvia as I was looking for a daily driver to accompany my beast endless...

And the Ceffy's ... well, I took one drive in Meggala's and had to have one ... then I saw a better one, then I saw a better one ... now I just want to mix and match with the best bits to create the ultimate ceffy? ...

now i got to get rid of 2 ceffy's and the sil ... as Endless is becoming a bit of an Ego investment

do I try to lose money when I sell my cars? .. well, no.

[boostimports]

keen on silvia, post up the pics and specs when ya can

[BOOSTMEISTER]

Guys, I am a tad confused ???

Can someone summerise what this is all about, I have read right through the thread. Does this 15 year rule only apply to "private" imports or to all imports? Can I import a 10year old car so long as I pay for compliance?

Thanks, I am waiting on a car at the moment, it's on the water but it is older than 15 years 87/88 I think...will this be complied ?

[meggala]

cam you should be able to get your car complied in qld.

I just hope you waited to get your import approval b4 shipping it other wise it goes back to japan or gets crushed they have been takign more than 30 working days to arrive

cheers

[BOOSTMEISTER]

I am actually gettting it from a dealer and not actually importing it my self so it is all good...the first one didn't turn out to be what the importer thought...Just cause it says twin turbo on the tail light doesn't mean it will be a twin engine

[meggala]

hahaha

yeah been there done that

OHH the power

[2Much]

As I understand it it, the current rules re 15 year old cars requires that you fit retractable seatbelts, high-level stop light, a smaller fuel nozzle (cos our unleaded pumps have a smaller nozzle then the "leaded" pumps), non-convex mirrors and side-impact bars in the doors.

Once you've done all this and have an engineer's sign-off for the mods you've basically got your car complied!! Then you need to get it licenced and registered. Then you can finally drive off into the sunset....straight into your garage ready to make the car really, really FAST!! :-)