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Timpo 11-07-2012 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peturbo (Post 8075603)

I think Japanese cars in 90s were so ahead...
even compare to modern sportscars in the same class...the S15 does not look, or perform 15 years older.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezfl...esis-coupe.jpg

Lomac 11-07-2012 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Yodamaster (Post 8076160)
IIRC.. (approximately)

> Strip R34's in Japan
> Ship the chassis over, not as a car, but as parts of a car (on paper)(missing the vin plates, stamped vin numbers destroyed)
> Register the chassis as a kit car and get it approved by an engineer
> Bring over the parts individually
> Source seperate RB26 (essential)
> Put the car back together
> Insure & drive


People took a lot of risks for grey market cars. The only catch was that they would never be "R34's" again, because of the kit car claim.

That was certainly one way to do it, yes. There are other legal ways of bringing over a car that's not legal in Canada, but as stated, it has to either be deemed to be an off-road vehicle or a shop-sponsored vehicle to showcase. In the latter case, it can only be in Canada for a certain amount of time before it has to be sent away, however.

jpark 11-07-2012 10:32 PM

noob question,
what was the deal with that legit grey r34 gtr that was rolling around town? can someone explain? never really looked into it

ProBoostin 11-07-2012 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jpark (Post 8076269)
noob question,
what was the deal with that legit grey r34 gtr that was rolling around town? can someone explain? never really looked into it

Not quite sure but wasn't that a converted R32 iirc. Correct me if I'm wrong. Saw a picture in the sick cars thread awhile ago.

jpark 11-07-2012 10:43 PM

no, there is an actual legit one with nismo wheels. there was a spotted thread while ago

Lomac 11-07-2012 10:48 PM

I'm pretty sure it's a grey market "kit car." The thread about it a while ago on here talked about the shop being pretty tight lipped on how it was brought over.

Yodamaster 11-07-2012 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProBoostin (Post 8076279)
Not quite sure but wasn't that a converted R32 iirc. Correct me if I'm wrong. Saw a picture in the sick cars thread awhile ago.

That one does exist exactly as you described it, but there are more around that are tried and true R34's.

MWR34 11-07-2012 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProBoostin (Post 8076279)
Not quite sure but wasn't that a converted R32 iirc. Correct me if I'm wrong. Saw a picture in the sick cars thread awhile ago.

Yes, that was mine.:hi:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lomac (Post 8076289)
I'm pretty sure it's a grey market "kit car." The thread about it a while ago on here talked about the shop being pretty tight lipped on how it was brought over.

Yes it was very tight lipped. just this year I finally got the full story about it.

Its a bitter subject for all that was involved because the people who helped arrange it lost a lot of money and a lot more time.

Its obviously not worth it now, but trying the same approach is not possible any more. the same connections are not possible. It can not be done.

Who cares thou, its not like any one of us are willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars for every step this process took, the years of pain, and having the whole thing scrutinized by almost every ICBC/DOT/RIV official known to us. We still have to commend them on all their hard work, because they did do it. Risked a lot doing so might I say.

Ikkaku 11-07-2012 11:42 PM

I think one of the hot topics about that car was the fact that it was selling for some ridiculous price "to be exclusive", which people were like...yeah for maybe 3 years and then it'll be as common as a corolla lol

Eros250 11-08-2012 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.G (Post 8075744)
lol wow time flies, remember the days when everyone was like, ya can't wait for the r34 to be legal in Canada.

I swear that was like 8-10 years ago years ago lol.

I feel the same, a decade already :okay:

ae101 11-08-2012 06:24 AM

I love both cars but I kind wanna accord euro r if its possible, I alway see one in hk at dad friend law firm in mk
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twitchyzero 11-08-2012 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikkaku (Post 8076342)
I think one of the hot topics about that car was the fact that it was selling for some ridiculous price "to be exclusive", which people were like...yeah for maybe 3 years and then it'll be as common as a corolla lol

i recall it was 4-5 years ago? IIRC the asking price was over $200K

ah found it..$250K

link to oldschool forum:
http://www.revscene.net/forums/551269-$250-000-local-skyline-r34-gtr.html

Stealthy 11-08-2012 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpark (Post 8076284)
no, there is an actual legit one with nismo wheels. there was a spotted thread while ago

This one:
http://i55.tinypic.com/28gtw5e.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/2q86m94.jpg

Explanation:
http://www.revscene.net/forums/64803...ml#post7484052

Benz_05TSX 11-19-2012 03:20 PM

looking forward to this!! Can't wait to get my hands on a S15 build!

But i heard a R34 GTR will be easily up in the 25k+ .... Won't be as cheap as the R32 GTRs..

JSALES 11-19-2012 03:36 PM

guess I'll still be saving for an R33 GT-R V-spec and slowly work my way up to the R34 haha

european 11-19-2012 03:50 PM

dang! These photos are sick!

SpartanAir 11-19-2012 10:08 PM

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Ah...the R34 GTR. My dream car. Alas, I don't think I'll be able to afford one in 2 years, but maybe the R32 prices will drop more so I can get another. I miss my R32 GTR everyday, made me so happy. Made a tough life decision and had to let it go.

Enjoy some photos :)

dhari 11-20-2012 12:28 PM

Went back and read the old thread lol i miss Shun Izaki :nyan:

MWR34 12-15-2012 11:50 PM

Soon

Yodamaster 12-16-2012 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MWR34 (Post 8108168)
Soon

http://i.imgur.com/ohb5v.jpg?1

Wykydtron 12-16-2012 05:45 AM

Am I crazy for wanting the Nissan Stagea 260RS WGNC34 with a GTR cosmetic conversion over an R34 GTR?

ThatKoukiKid 12-18-2012 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Yodamaster (Post 8108226)

http://gripshiftslide.com/photos/SAU/1.jpg
:sweetjesus: that color...#wishlist

Gtrr33 12-18-2012 04:14 AM

need to change my username.............soon.

twitchyzero 12-18-2012 10:00 AM

the real question
Bayside Blue or Midnight Purple?!

Yodamaster 12-18-2012 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by twitchyzero (Post 8109942)
the real question
Bayside Blue or Midnight Purple?!

Midnight Purple over Bayside Blue every time, more blues than purples.


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