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Kaido_RR Grand Master

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Hey,

I'm looking for some help/advice. I'm looking to see if it is possible to import a race car and the cost.

I have been looking at my105.com however i have not come across anything that i am interested in. So i went onto google and just look for "race car for sale" and came across alot of Europe and America website with alot of race cars that i am interested in.

I'm not looking at getting it rego, i know here in perth you are able to get b-rego which allows you to drive to and from events and to and from workshops which is everything i will need.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for race cars for sale in japan? as im trying to work out what i am looking cost wise for the car compare to buying local (if i can find anything)

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Michael

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Mr Eps Grand Master

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hey Michael,

quick passage i copy n pasted for you from J-spec

If a car is intended for race or rally use (i.e. the car will not be registered for road use) and the owner importing the car can prove this (such as having participated in race/rally events previously) it is permitted for import. Under the Race/rally import rule there is no restriction on the model of car which can be imported or its condition (for example any modifications are ok).

To be eligible the importer must be able to prove that they have entered race/rally events previously and they must hold a current national level CAMS (level 3) race licence or higher. If you do not meet these requirements you cannot bring in a car for race/rally use.

Once in Australia race/rally imports can be used in any manner including stripping them for parts, however the chassis can never be complied or registered for normal road use.

that sorta should sum it up for you...my advice is.. if you're going to be driving it to n from the event... why not get a car eligable for SEVS and just never register it - that will assist with resale value and flexibility ie - ONE DAY if you CHOOSE to you can use it on the roads...

rather than having a car that is usefull only for race use

in other advice, definately contact a broker at all costs to help you out!

their fees are nothing compared to ease of mind they provide here on SAU

meanwhile.. in shizouka...

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goes up tomorrow @ auction mate :banana:

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my quick analasys of the car - it has graphics which show you it's an real make of art - this is japanese for "we hunt whales"

i also see some dishy chrome wheels on it

i also see a fat FMIC poking out

i also see a full front / sides / rear / fender / widebody vertex ridge kit with carbon bonnet and roof spoiler, and canards.. and carbon mirrors

and red window tint

and four exhausts

that's three more exhausts than the regular cars.. which can have as little as ONE exhaust (pft!!)

on a serious note...

i see a verte badge... i see www.t-and-e.co.jp stickers in chrome...

...i wouldn't be suprised if this car was built by takahiro ueno

ah

i now see a risky devils sticker on the C window

hold on

ok get ready to spooje yoruself michawl

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Kaido_RR Grand Master

Kaido_RR

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Thanks Mr Eps :banana:

that s14 is very nice! however what i am looking at is a euro race car, Not sure if the models i am looking at can be rego. and the only use of the car will be to race it so not really that worry about resale value.

Also most of the cars i am looking at come std with roll cages and other fancy race stuff so not sure how you would go about getting something like that rego hmmmm...

broker is the go too, but not sure if many brokers can get the car im looking at.

(Just to give you an idea im looking at Ferrari Challenge car or similar)

ylwgtr2 Grand Master

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i have imported race cars a few times.....in regards to import approvals i wrote a letter stating that i was collecting these cars,have no need for a CAMS license and refuse to participate in a money grabbing scheme by any sort of racing confederation and that i do not require a CAMS license to turn up to a test and tune day,tear arse around private property or sit at home and look at my car.....ive received it every time with no trouble

Kaido_RR Grand Master

Kaido_RR

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i have imported race cars a few times.....in regards to import approvals i wrote a letter stating that i was collecting these cars,have no need for a CAMS license and refuse to participate in a money grabbing scheme by any sort of racing confederation and that i do not require a CAMS license to turn up to a test and tune day,tear arse around private property or sit at home and look at my car.....ive received it every time with no trouble

thanks for that, very useful information :)

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paripalu Rookie

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If you speak Spanish I can give you a load of information. Your vehicle has to be 10 years old and manufactured in a NAFTA country.

The importation on most vehicles amounts to $800.00 usd

You seem like you want all detailed facts. Contact your local Consulado de Mexico.

Sorry, but Mexican law on this issue is at least 10 pages and there is no one simple answer that would satisfy your question.

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Iron Chef Grand Master

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Thanks Mr Eps ;)

that s14 is very nice! however what i am looking at is a euro race car, Not sure if the models i am looking at can be rego. and the only use of the car will be to race it so not really that worry about resale value.

Also most of the cars i am looking at come std with roll cages and other fancy race stuff so not sure how you would go about getting something like that rego hmmmm...

broker is the go too, but not sure if many brokers can get the car im looking at.

(Just to give you an idea im looking at Ferrari Challenge car or similar)

I've done a few exotics ex UK, prices are a bit better there at the moment with the exchange rate the way it is. Feel free to shoot me an email with what you're after, the other guys should be able to help you out too if you prefer.

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