Eastern States Import

[futurewa]

I thought I better get some opinions before I finalise the purchase of this GTR R32 -See specs at Car Sales Are there any obvious mods on the car that are going to make it difficult to get it registered here in WA? I had to get my last car over the pits (modified s13) and never had a problem, but then it never had an oil catch can, battery in the boot, monster brakes etc..All information appreciated.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

The obvious one would be the oil catch-can if it breathes to atmo, even with a filter on it.

Possibly they could pick on the brakes, but they'd have to be anal, and after taking it for a drive they should realise there more than adequate.

Rolcation of the battery to the boot should be a problem aslong as it's be done well, and the battery is secure.

Hide the Apexi hand-controller and boost controller, and pray they don't find the ECU.

Exhaust noise could be another problem, just depends how loud it is.

Best of luck, nice looking ride.

Cheers

Paul

[R34]

If the car has been registered in Aust previously it can be examined by the RAC.

They are fair and reasonable

Cheers

[phenline]

If the car has been registered in Aust previously it can be examined by the RAC.

They are fair and reasonable

Cheers

soo you can just get the RAc to inspect a car from another state and get it in writing it is road worthy then take it to the DPI and they will allow that? Doesnt sound like something they would do

[lach 32]

Thats a bloody nice looking 32 mate. Shouldn't have to many problems getting it over the pit's. Remember you do have 3 months until you have to get it registered with WA plates.

[bryno]

soo you can just get the RAc to inspect a car from another state and get it in writing it is road worthy then take it to the DPI and they will allow that? Doesnt sound like something they would do

Vehicle inspections have been opened up to the private sector because of ridiculous waiting times at DPI inspection centres and RAC (among a few other companies) can now give you a written report that you hand in to the pits. This is only a trial but DPI is extending it for a while longer, so I'm gonna take advantage of it!

...Remember you do have 3 months until you have to get it registered with WA plates.

And you're meant to register it in WA asap, that 3 month thing is if you are a resident of where the vehicle is registered which means you can drive it here on those plates.. people get away with this but the rego is invalid here if you are a WA resident. Cant remember where I read it but it was something like you have to present the proof of ownership and pay stamp duty within 14 days otherwise you can be fined... meh

Edited October 10, 2007 by brynj

[gtstee]

soo you can just get the RAc to inspect a car from another state and get it in writing it is road worthy then take it to the DPI and they will allow that? Doesnt sound like something they would do

working for RAC i can tell you that getting the inspection at RAC is all good, but the pretty much re-check it again at DPI(pointless). its a current problem and is a good topic at work. where i work we all appretiate nice cars so we can understand where you are coming from. as long as everything is save, no leaks, tyres are in good nick and a service history would help it might be ok.

[bryno]

working for RAC i can tell you that getting the inspection at RAC is all good, but the pretty much re-check it again at DPI(pointless).

Sorry to hijack the thread... but is that true? Is there any point in doing it through RAC? I thought you guys may be a little more lenient and then the guys at the pits would just enter in the details on their computers for the DPI...

[Anakha]

mm I got someone interested in my car - I said I'd be happy going to RAC for a check... its a 'masters check' yeah? Also I was talking to DPI and they said after getting the RAC check all you had to do was take the papers in and its all good. Correct?

btw, I have interstate plates is why this needs to be done.

Should I have any problems?

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/t1...69#entry3342169

[Anakha]

Um... I was just told RAC cant do a DPI check on our cars..... caus they are Modified?!!!!!????? Thats a joke, and I'm sure is incorrect. Can someone verify this?

[Levi_]

RAC can't do the check on a car that needs modification certs. Only the DPI can give those out.

[Anakha]

Hm ok that makes sense. Sry to be a nuisance, but if anyone has a good idea of what my car would need cert wise, can they have a quick glance at my for sale post? (link above). Caus I was just talkin bout it with my mate and we both agree it should get thru a pits check.

EDIT: Some things will need assessing before hand - ie sterring wheel, putting the SAFC in the glove box, maybe trying to hide the boost controller??? not sure what the deal is with that - but its not actually connected atm, so technically its ok)

Edited October 14, 2007 by Anakha

[futurewa]

With reference to http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/t189026.html Changes to Vehicle Modification regulations -

are the wheels from a GTR R34 on the R32 going to exceed the DPI track spec?

Are the bigger 6 pot brakes going to cause a problem?

I don't really want to have to change everything just to suit the pits