So this Nissan Skyline GT-R Importation Story popped up on Yahell....

"cesariojpn" (cesariojpn) 08/03/2014 at 02:54 • Filed to: gt-r

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And it sounds like the most hokey press release ever.

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I guess these guys never heard about !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! that beat them to the punch.

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norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > cesariojpn 08/03/2014 at 02:58

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Technically I don't think an R34 would be legal here, unless you can import to Canada and then bring it down here. I have no idea what I'm talking about.

GhostZ > cesariojpn 08/03/2014 at 02:59

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Is it possible that they're referring to month/year laws (it seems that they specify August 1st) instead of the year-only registration that the other guy had?

Dsscats > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/03/2014 at 03:07

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It would still be illegal from Canada. That's just an R32 with an R34 front end.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Dsscats 08/03/2014 at 03:10

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Ugh, I was fooled. But I was also right! Stupid import laws. Only 10 more years until we can get an R34 legally!!

Bird > cesariojpn 08/03/2014 at 03:28

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Funny...it's actually not legal...guess they didn't read the form they filed....

On the EPA form 3520-1, you check 'Box E' for an exempt vehicle, but from the form:

code E - vehicle at least 21 years old (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of importation) and in original unmodified configuration is either exempted or excluded from EPA emission requirements, depending on age. Vehicles at least 21 years old with replacement engines are not eligible for this exemption unless they contain equivalent or newer EPA certified engines. Customs may require proof of vehicle age.

From the Montu Motors website:

R34 GTR long block with R32 cams / turbos and management with stock tune.

- New timing belt

- New N1 water pump

- New N1 oil pump (R34 motors come stock with the better crank and oil drive issue solved!)

- Mines style large intakes with K&N cone filters

- HKS aluminum intercooler piping.

- Turbo XS RFL blow off valve

Non-original engine with modifed equipment. Not legal to import as EPA exempt.

You can swap it...but you have to wait to swap it until it gets here...

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > cesariojpn 08/03/2014 at 03:36

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There is a reason I don't use yahoo unless Community starts the 6th season.

Doug DeMuro > cesariojpn 08/03/2014 at 08:10

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Haha. I was thinking the same thing. The article reads like a bad press release.

Bird > Doug DeMuro 08/03/2014 at 14:50

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Looks like they used a service called PRWeb...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Nissa…

Vandrel > cesariojpn 08/06/2014 at 02:08

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So here's an interesting fact about Montu,

I read over the last part of their article multiple times and something about it sounded very familiar but I couldn't quite put my thumb on it. Just today I finally connected the dots, it's because I wrote it.

Way to be original

"Rivsu Imports specializes in the import and sales of Japanese classic cars which are imported into the United States directly through the company. Our vehicles are 100% exempt from EPA and FMVSS due to their age. The staff of Rivsu Imports offers 10 years of combined industry experience to customers and is qualified to answer any questions one may have regarding vehicle importing."

"MontuMotors specializes in importing Japanese classic cars, which are imported into the United States by MontuMotors. Their vehicles are 100% exempt from EPA, DOT, NHTSA and FMVSS due to their age. The staff at MontuMotors offers exemplary customer service; they are qualified to answer any questions one may have regarding importing cars into USA. For more information, please visit http://www.montumotors.com"

Nice job on copying my company description to use as your own. Very original

Kylemaro > cesariojpn 08/06/2014 at 03:15

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may be bringing up an old point here but trevor cobb isn't the first guy to legally own a gtr. sean morris has had one for awhile. there may have been people involved in the import scene who had one before him. but he legally owns his under show or display. which is "legally imported" just saying though. don't mind me and my asshole-ness about details

Ferrero1911 > Kylemaro 08/06/2014 at 04:20

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He did link to an article about that in his post...

http://kinja.roadandtrack.com/this-r32-nissa…

Kylemaro > Ferrero1911 08/06/2014 at 05:14

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weird that i've read all of (or atleast i thought so lol) the articles about skyline gtrs and their importation that are on jalopnik, somehow never came across that one lol. hmm. but none the less glad he got recognition, he works very hard for the cause of legal gtrs

RotaryLove > Bird 08/07/2014 at 05:52

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Could you point me in the right direction to learn more about this topic? I find it brought up quite often with friends.

RotaryLove > Vandrel 08/07/2014 at 05:54

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Proof or it didn't happen. LOL

Bird > RotaryLove 08/07/2014 at 13:12

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http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/imp…

That's the best place for info. If you really want to dig deep, google the sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that are cited on that website. That will get you the full txt of the law as it is written.

Vandrel > RotaryLove 08/07/2014 at 21:34

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Proof? Go to the Rivsu Imports Facebook page and read the description of "about".
https://www.facebook.com/rivsuimports

Not sure what more proof you are looking for. It's pretty evident. People can't think on their own and be original.

RotaryLove > Vandrel 08/07/2014 at 22:00

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Proof of your fictitious company maybe?

Wow I really look like an idiot when I don't care to read someones post. Rivsu imports' description still sounds a lot better than the redundant mess that is your company description.

Vandrel > RotaryLove 08/08/2014 at 01:34

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Wait, are you thinking I'm with Montu? I'm one of the owners of Rivsu Imports, "I" wrote that company description myself and Montu copied it.

RotaryLove > Vandrel 08/08/2014 at 01:42

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Yeah, I did. I feel like a complete jackass now... xD

whatever > Vandrel 08/08/2014 at 17:23

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You get your dealer's license yet? Or the dealer bond? How above board are you? http://forums.nicoclub.com/is-rivsu-a-lic…

Vandrel > whatever 08/08/2014 at 19:48

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Hey dummy, read at the bottom of the website. http://rivsuimports.com/

:)

Vandrel > whatever 08/08/2014 at 19:48

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Hey dummy, read at the bottom of the website. http://rivsuimports.com/

:)

Vandrel > whatever 08/08/2014 at 19:48

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Hey dummy, read at the bottom of the website. http://rivsuimports.com/

:)