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G'day, I'm about to import an R33 GTS-t manual sedan into Melbourne and I'm after some advice from people who've done the importing thing before.

I've done a bit of homework, but I'm sure there's plenty I don't know, and lots that I should, before I hand over my hard-earned $$$

I'm a journalist and am planning to write a series of articles about the whole process, so any horror stories or stories with happy endings would be appreciated.

Also, I need to find a good mechanic to service the car once it arrives ... I don't want to modify it (apart from an immobiliser & maybe an air filter & oil cooler), just get it well looked after by someone in Melbourne or south/east suburbs.

The only other thing is that the car is coming complete with Japanese stereo & I'd like to know how to get the radio to work here.

I'd appreciate any help anyone can offer on any or all topics.

Thanks in advance.

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The only other thing is that the car is coming complete with Japanese stereo & I'd like to know how to get the radio to work here.

On this one, you need a little frequency converter which sits in between the aerial and face unit. Its about the size of a box of matches - noticed it when I went to change over my face unit. Compliance places can usually do it when u get it complianced. This topic is more for the car audio section though.

My car arrives from Japan on Friday and so far the prrocess has been a long one but worth it coz i ended up saving money. The best way to find a mechanic is 2 find someone in your area with the same car (or any imported car) and ask them who their mechanic is.

If you have any questions PM me :)

Hey i imported my R33 a few months ago.. all went well except my Radio and gearknob got stolen.. so prolly best to get them to send it separately as well... i learnt the hard way.. OF course the insurance was a hassle so i didnt bother going thru with it.. but yeah make sure you get what you paid for.. be very careful.. those sneaky ppl on the boat.

Also i was suppose to get 2 sets of keys but i only got one set.. i guess when they stole the radio they must of stole the other key opened the door took the radio and gear knob and threw away the key.

Anyway yeah just be careful about things like that..

Thanks for all the info one radios & security - it's all useful.

I'm also after any information or stories people might have on how the importing process has worked for them, so if anyone has any stories they think others should know about, please let me know.

If you'd rather not share these stories with everyone on the forum then contact me & I'll give you an email adress to send them to.

Hope to hear from some of you soon.

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