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Hey i'm not sure if this is the right category if not sorry,
I am wanting to import a s13 silvia my brother is in japan and he can send me one pretty cheap and i was wondering if anyone knows anything about getting it licensed here in utah? Thanks in advance! |
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On my Silvia, I had to do a LHD comversion, had to switch to pop-up lights, swap in a KA24E and Steal the VIN tag from a 240SX. But then I realized I had taken a VIN tag from a hatchback, so I had to swap out the rear end for a hatch and hatch lights. It was a pain in the ass, but at least I knew I had a REAL Silvia. It was so sick. It was fast as hell too. I did the quarter mile.
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| On my Silvia, I had to do a LHD comversion, had to switch to pop-up lights, swap in a KA24E and Steal the VIN tag from a 240SX. But then I realized I had taken a VIN tag from a hatchback, so I had to swap out the rear end for a hatch and hatch lights. It was a pain in the ass, but at least I knew I had a REAL Silvia. It was so sick. It was fast as hell too. I did the quarter mile. |
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| On my Silvia, I had to do a LHD comversion, had to switch to pop-up lights, swap in a KA24E and Steal the VIN tag from a 240SX. But then I realized I had taken a VIN tag from a hatchback, so I had to swap out the rear end for a hatch and hatch lights. It was a pain in the ass, but at least I knew I had a REAL Silvia. It was so sick. It was fast as hell too. I did the quarter mile. |
thats amazing!! i would totally do all that for a REAL silvia  |
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| On my Silvia, I had to do a LHD comversion, had to switch to pop-up lights, swap in a KA24E and Steal the VIN tag from a 240SX. But then I realized I had taken a VIN tag from a hatchback, so I had to swap out the rear end for a hatch and hatch lights. It was a pain in the ass, but at least I knew I had a REAL Silvia. It was so sick. It was fast as hell too. I did the quarter mile. |
So how come you had to do a LHD conversion? What else did you have to do to make it legal? I know windsheild but what else? |
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| Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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I heard Brandon imported one too, but he left the steering wheel on the glovebox.
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| On my Silvia, I had to do a LHD comversion, had to switch to pop-up lights, swap in a KA24E and Steal the VIN tag from a 240SX. But then I realized I had taken a VIN tag from a hatchback, so I had to swap out the rear end for a hatch and hatch lights. It was a pain in the ass, but at least I knew I had a REAL Silvia. It was so sick. It was fast as hell too. I did the quarter mile. |
So how come you had to do a LHD conversion? What else did you have to do to make it legal? I know windsheild but what else? |
I weep for the world. 
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Just need to know if anyone on here knows what to do exactly? Could I buy the silvia and a 240 and swap out what is illigle on the silvia? I'm hell bent on getting a silvia!  . My brother is currently driving a s13 siliva with the ca18DET he loves it and really wants me to get one!
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I almost expected this from you, Mike.
Might I suggest asking your brother what he did to get his legal?
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I almost expected this from you, Mike.
Might I suggest asking your brother what he did to get his legal? |
He lives in japan in the air force so when he bought it over there he doesn't have to stick us rules
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rofl wow 
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Oooh. I see now.
Hmmm. Well, how much do you want to spend? I may be able to help you get one registered, and if you want me to shop around, I can probably get you a car as well. Word of warning though, it isn't cheap to own a Silvia.
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buy a 240sx. swap out the engine and get a silvia front. what am I missing? you could even buy a whole front clip and do the lame rhd swap too.
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| On my Silvia, I had to do a LHD comversion, had to switch to pop-up lights, swap in a KA24E and Steal the VIN tag from a 240SX. But then I realized I had taken a VIN tag from a hatchback, so I had to swap out the rear end for a hatch and hatch lights. It was a pain in the ass, but at least I knew I had a REAL Silvia. It was so sick. It was fast as hell too. I did the quarter mile. |
So how come you had to do a LHD conversion? What else did you have to do to make it legal? I know windsheild but what else? |
Windshield? Who told you the windshield would be ilegal? I've never had an inspector even look further than making sure there were no cracks. Utah isn't California yet. Just get the car and fudge inspection and emissions.
I agree with Sir Puttingham though, just get a 240. Then when you crash it, you won't have to go looking for that hard-to-find RHD steering rack and what not.
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Boom!
Bottom line, REAL JDM STUFF SUCKS.
Just kidding. I like it.
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unless we were talking about wheels. real jdm wheels... nevermind. jdm wheels suck too. but after market japanese wheels could kill you with a look.
along with german aftermarket wheels.
but yes. if you get a silvia it will be a complete waste of money. you could build or buy a us 240 that is way better for the same price. and when you wreck it you wont have to spend double the money to fix it.
and you will wreck it.
unless youre a pussy and wont drive it. then its worthless anyway.
if you import a car get something awesome that doesnt have an equivalent in the us. like a jzx90. or an s15. or a mark 2. something awesome.
an s13 is just that. an old junky s13 that people buy to drive hard and wreck and not have to worry too much.
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| you could talk to codyille and see if he would sell you his s13 silvia, doubt he would but why not get a 240sx like everyone said.... |
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hmmm i do like the idea of getting the 240 and doing a front conversion i just love they way my brothers looks
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Oooh. I see now.
Hmmm. Well, how much do you want to spend? I may be able to help you get one registered, and if you want me to shop around, I can probably get you a car as well. Word of warning though, it isn't cheap to own a Silvia. |
'How much would it be through you? Like getting it licensed? I know the owner of rapid lube on state (jermey) Im not sure if he does inspections aanymore
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Just buy a 240 with all that shit either done to it or do it yourself to a nearly stock one. It'll be easier and cheaper plus you wont have to worry about dealing with rhd on lhd roads.
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| Just buy a 240 with all that shit either done to it or do it yourself to a nearly stock one. It'll be easier and cheaper plus you wont have to worry about dealing with rhd on lhd roads. |
i think it would be cool to have a rhd vehicle not sure why... Just do
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Non turbo???
Dumb.
If you're going to go through all the hassle just buy a Turbo one. I wouldn't spend assloads of money to get a car into the states that would still need $3K of work and parts just to make it driveable.
Just me though.
Although I'll have my RHD hachi in a few months so I'm one to talk haha
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Don't do it.
Think about getting rear ended in a REAL silvia.
Just get a 240. When it gets rear ended, get a new shell for $200.
Done. Make it look like your brother's if you please!
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umm. you know your brothers is stock right? looks stock.
and if you buy a non turbo one you are just dumb. seriously.
you can find silvias in the states you know. its going to cost you like 5k to import one. at very least.
just save your money and buy one from someone in cali or something. dont import it yourself. especially of it the one you are looking at. that shits lame.
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actually who am i to tell you not to waste your money. buy that pos and have your rhd "silvia". that will be super slow and stock. and spend more money getting it here then you would to build a badass 240. let us know how it goes.
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Sunken wheels and all, or just the Silvia front? Sunken wheels are SUPER SUPER cheap so that part is easy. The Silvia front can be had for $800 (as per Tekamen's post the other day.
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There is your silvia, thats a coupe 240sx with a silvia conversion, just do that dont waste your money, if you want rhd your retarded, its just a big ass problem, drive thru at taco bell, parts, people always bein like OH LOOK A RHD CAR LETS LOOK AT IT, and then oh they lean on it and scratchs your paint... but like josh said, your money your choice... |
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Have your bro find a Front Left power window switch from an A31 Cefiro.
Also, it's expensive to import cars. Trust me.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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umm. you know your brothers is stock right? looks stock.
and if you buy a non turbo one you are just dumb. seriously.
you can find silvias in the states you know. its going to cost you like 5k to import one. at very least.
just save your money and buy one from someone in cali or something. dont import it yourself. especially of it the one you are looking at. that shits lame. |
Im not saying im getting THAT one just one i was looking at because it has a SR20de already in it yes i know its not turboed but how hard is it to change the front end?
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| to change the front end is all nuts and bolts... |
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HAHAHAHA
WTF else would it be?
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| lol maybe penis's's's's's? |
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Maybe a couple! But seriously I've been looking through the forum looks like there is A LOT 240's....
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Are Datson 280's that great to drift?
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Probably not.
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people have done it but generally it'll be a lot more difficult than a 240 because of an older more beat up car and having a lot less power available.
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do the z. those are awesome. they handle real well. so fun to slide. do it do it.
they dont have much power. but you can fix that easy. they handle soooo good.
the one i slide was a 240zx. so it was carbed. with a smaller engine. it kept the wheels spinning. drives like if a ae86 and s13 had a baby.
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| people have done it but generally it'll be a lot more difficult than a 240 because of an older more beat up car and having a lot less power available. |
Not to mention aftermarket support.
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| people have done it but generally it'll be a lot more difficult than a 240 because of an older more beat up car and having a lot less power available. |
Not to mention aftermarket support. |
Best to do a moter swap?
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He doesn't know anything.
LOL
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there is plenty of aftermarket support for them. techno toy tuning actually just came out with some suspension parts that look amazing.
and you would have enough power at first to make the car slide. just get a 240 like everyone else. and then when you know how to slide it and end up wrecking it beyond repair by doing something awesome. buy something more awesome.
unless you are planning on not drifting. then buy a civic.
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Or a Ford Ranger.
I know of one for sale.
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| people have done it but generally it'll be a lot more difficult than a 240 because of an older more beat up car and having a lot less power available. |
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Best to do a moter swap? |
I meant suspension and things that matter actually. Why are you worried about motor swaps when you were about to buy a non turbo silvia anyway?
Let me refer you to utahnissans.com those guy's will love you.
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Sorry I sound so stupid when it comes to drifting I don't know that much about it...
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alright i will make you a deal that will save you money..... buy my car buy a sr20det and silvia front, get someone to cut the fire wall and make it jdm drive, cut the hatch off my car and weld a trunk to it BAM silvia and probably cheaper then importing
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| alright i will make you a deal that will save you money..... buy my car buy a sr20det and silvia front, get someone to cut the fire wall and make it jdm drive, cut the hatch off my car and weld a trunk to it BAM silvia and probably cheaper then importing |
sil180 w/ silvia trunk. that'd be sick!!
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Just buy my car.
I have a full s13 (not put together yet but all there) with a turbo motor.
Then you'll have your JDM tyte Silvia and I'll have money to buy an Integra with underglow.
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Buy my Integra, and I'll even install the underglow from my parts Integra!
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