Getting An R32 Gtr Imported Under 15Yr Rule Complied In Nsw

[Adriano]

Hi all, 7 years ago i imported an 89 gtr through prestige. Long story, but when it arrived the motor was stuffed(big cams my ass, more like busted piston) hence didnt get complied.

The car has import approval through the old scheme. Car has an hks single turbo.

Anyway im looking at refitting an rb26(has a 30/26 now) but hopefully retaining the single setup.

After speaking to a few raws workshops im getting some conflicting advice.

am i better off getting new import approval under the new scheme, or persevering with the old scheme?

Car also has a brake conversion, am i better off putting stocker on to get it complied?

Thanks

[djr81]

You need to find out a few things and think about a few others:

1. Can you even get it complied now? You need to check that the old scheme is still useable for the GTR. If it isnt you would be under the new scheme - if the car complies. It may not be ok under either category.

2. You need to figure out what you need to spend to get the car registered (If it can be)

3. You need to think about what it will be worth once it is registered.

4. You need to think about whether all that is worth the hassle or whether you would be better off just buying a newer, better car and wrecking the 89.

I am so glad that 15 year loop hole was closed down. What the brokers were up to then was pretty ordinary.

[Adriano]

I agree with all the above, it is a really tidy car, if i can get it on the road for 7k or so, then financially i think im better off. I was told that as i have import approval, i should be able to get it under raws, just have to pay again.

[djr81]

I agree with all the above, it is a really tidy car, if i can get it on the road for 7k or so, then financially i think im better off. I was told that as i have import approval, i should be able to get it under raws, just have to pay again.

For RAWS it will have to be taken back to stock. 89 was less constricted. Go under the old scheme if possible.

[Duncan]

Interestingly, the old scheme is still actually open, they just changed the date backwards to 1988.

I am not an expert but I believe that since you have import approval for it, you should just be able to register it with a blue slip etc.

[Adriano]

The other one we imported at the same time needed compliance, mine doesnt have an aus vin/compliance plate

and how stock is stock, or is it more a case of importers getting cosy with compliance shops who dont notice exhaust, wheels and turbos?

Edited November 18, 2013 by Adriano

[Duncan]

interesting, maybe the approval was not the old SEVS, not 15 year old. Because the whole point about the 15 year / Pre 88 rule, is that the car does not have to meet ADRs or be complied.

I am not sure you will be able to switch it over to REVS compliance if that is not how it was imported either.

[Adriano]

Yeah, i was told i would have to reapply for import approval under raws

[RBN1]

Hi mate, just to confirm, by the old scheme are you referring to the previous 15 year old rule or the old compliance scheme?

Yeah, i was told i would have to reapply for import approval under raws

[Adriano]

I think the 15year rule, i had to store it in japan for a month as it was a little too new when i bought it

anyway spoke to the rms and all i need is a vsccs certificate(adr compliance test) which is $880 and a blue slip.

As far as the mods go, the engineer said they dont effect the vsccs,, but his paperwork would still say rb30, and the turbo/brakes wouldnt be engineered, i guess it comes down to whether i can get a blue slip with the motor and turbo

[RBN1]

Just to add more info -

If your car has import approval under the old 15 year old rule (where 1989 onwards vehicles were allowed) you don’t need to go through any process which requires a “Compliance” plate. You need to get your car engineered as per how you would have previously done it when it was freshly imported. For an ’89 GTR it means, side intrusion bars, fuel filler restrictor, child restraints anchors etc etc

You should already have your import approval certificate so no need to reapply for another one under the new scheme. You need to get your car engineered then follow the next relevant step as per whatever state you’re in. Not familiar with how NSW does it, in VIC it would be a road worthy certificate – you get the idea.

As far as having a big single etc, personally I think you’re pushing it a bit as chances are low you’ll get an engineer to put his/her name against that approval sign off for a car that was imported 7 years ago.

Hope that helps. I know all this as I’m in a similar situation so checked all this first before getting my ’89 GTR rebuilt and road reg.

[RBN1]

Oh hah you beat me to it

Yeah that's the old 15 year rule and that's all you need. I'm getting my one done in a few months too after a body restoration. No crazy turbo upgrades so should be a bit easier.

Good luck, mate.

I think the 15year rule, i had to store it in japan for a month as it was a little too new when i bought it
anyway spoke to the rms and all i need is a vsccs certificate(adr compliance test) which is $880 and a blue slip.
As far as the mods go, the engineer said they dont effect the vsccs,, but his paperwork would still say rb30, and the turbo/brakes wouldnt be engineered, i guess it comes down to whether i can get a blue slip with the motor and turbo

[Adriano]

From what i gather the "engineering" i need is the vsccs, and he required the above items, but said the turbo even the engine didnt phase him as hewasnt approving those things

[chris1600dat]

Anyone know where to get intrusion bars installed in Sydney? Currently going through a 1990 gtr engineering process