Which Month R32 Gtr's Are Ineligible To Import

[CeJay]

As the title states, anyone able to tell me? Cant find the info anywhere.

[Blipman]

July 1991 to May 1992 R32's cannot be imported.

[Beer Baron]

further to that you'd be mad to import any 89 or 90 models either as they require side intrusion bars etc and are generally more work = more cost to comply. so to be safe stick to 93 and 94 models. makes it easy. obviously mid-late 92 models are ok too but make sure you are 100% correct on the build date as you'd hate to buy a 92 and get knocked back due to it's build month.

[HEKT1K]

out of interest, why is that? why just those particular months?

[CeJay]

Nissan imported the Aussie GTR's around that time I assume, currently have a deposit on a 90 GTR.

[Blipman]

Correct. Nissan imported and sold 100 GTR's in 1991 and 1992 for homologation reasons so that they were eligible to be entered at Bathurst and the touring car series (where they cleaned up). Since we can only import cars that were not sold locally in Australia, GTR's manufactured during that time are not eligible. This is the same reason we can only import certain build ranges for RX-7's, S15 Silvias, GTO's and 2+2 300ZX's... for some of their build life they were sold locally as new vehicles in Australia.

[HEKT1K]

ah. cheers for clearing that up, makes sense now!

[Beer Baron]

if you're planning to import that 90 model I would check whether or not it has side intrusion bars. I can't remember what year/month they start off the top of my head but I'm fairly certain most if not all 90 models won't have them. it's not a huge deal but considering there are ample nice cars both in aus and japan it doesn't make sense having to go through that effort and cost to import one unless it's something really special.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I have a 1990 model and intrusion bars needed to be fitted for compliancing.

But you did not need side indicators (On the front guards) but needed a rear parcel shelf brake light.

Needed an Unleaded Fuel Restrictor Cap, so only Unleaded Fuel Nosile can go in when filling up petrol... But we don't have Leaded Fuel anymore so it is pointless but it comes under the ADR's.

Check with David from Carizma International as he is on SAU.

[hojak]

I have a 1990 model and intrusion bars needed to be fitted for compliancing.

But you did not need side indicators (On the front guards) but needed a rear parcel shelf brake light.

Needed an Unleaded Fuel Restrictor Cap, so only Unleaded Fuel Nosile can go in when filling up petrol... But we don't have Leaded Fuel anymore so it is pointless but it comes under the ADR's.

Check with David from Carizma International as he is on SAU.

...my front side guards got hacked. How come you got around that?

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

...my front side guards got hacked. How come you got around that?

Really?

So they had to make a hole to get the indicators in yeah..?

Well one of my mechanics told me that was the reason, cuz it was a 1990 model, it did not need it...

Do you remember that whole "15 Year Old Rule" that came in?

There where it's Pros and Cons in the Rule,

What can be imported under the 15 year rule?

Anything as long as it is older than December 1988. Also, there are still a handful of 1989 / 90 models listed in stock which have import approvals issued under the 15 year rule before it changed last year, and these can still be imported under this rule.

Registration of 15 year old cars

We always suggest with 15 year old vehicles that an allowance of about $1,200 be made for the modifications required prior to registration (which can be done by anyone). These vary from vehicle to vehicle and State to State, and may include the following items:

o Seatbelts

o Sun visors

o Child restraint points on the rear parcel shelf

o High level brake light

o Catalytic convertor

o Driver's side mirror changed from convex to flat

o Unleaded fuel filler opening restrictor

o Side intrusion bars

o Dash dimmer switch

o Engineer's sign-off (some States only)

If you are uncertain about what needs to be done for a vehicle you are considering, you should ask the registration authority in your State for further information. Costs of the work can then be determined by contacting a workshop prior to going ahead. While you can make all the changes yourself, we can of course recommend a reliable workshop in your State should you require assistance.

Performance modifications

15 year old cars with performance modifications simply need to get through your State's registration process. The 15 year rule is separate to the new import scheme (SEVS) so there is no need to remove performance modifications for "compliance". However, each State has it's own rules on what level of modifications are acceptable, so you should check with your State's registration authority if you are unsure. For example, in SA which is the strictest State, any vehicle must be completely stock standard when registered except for wheels which can be aftermarket (but no more than one or two inches larger than factory).

- http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/modul...rticle.php?t=11

[Beer Baron]

I have a 1990 model and intrusion bars needed to be fitted for compliancing.

But you did not need side indicators (On the front guards) but needed a rear parcel shelf brake light.

Needed an Unleaded Fuel Restrictor Cap, so only Unleaded Fuel Nosile can go in when filling up petrol... But we don't have Leaded Fuel anymore so it is pointless but it comes under the ADR's.

Check with David from Carizma International as he is on SAU.

was your car complied under the 15yo rule? sounds like it was and if it was then what you're posting is irrelevant. no R32 GTR can be complied under that rule. it's been gone for 4 years now. THERE IS NO 15yo RULE. we now have a scheme which covers 1988 and earlier model cars. R32s of course are not in that category. all that rubbish you posted above from another website is out of date by 4 years...

they all must be complied under SEVS which is completely different. and no they do not require fuel filler neck restrictors.

[Beer Baron]

...my front side guards got hacked. How come you got around that?

don't listen to what he posted. he is talking about a now defunct scheme that has no bearing on current R32 GTR compliance. R32s do need the front side indicators done. yeah it's a shame but if it's in the evidence package it has to be done.

[djr81]

Correct. Nissan imported and sold 100 GTR's in 1991 and 1992 for homologation reasons so that they were eligible to be entered at Bathurst and the touring car series (where they cleaned up). Since we can only import cars that were not sold locally in Australia, GTR's manufactured during that time are not eligible. This is the same reason we can only import certain build ranges for RX-7's, S15 Silvias, GTO's and 2+2 300ZX's... for some of their build life they were sold locally as new vehicles in Australia.

Group A homologation was done prior to any GT-R's being sold in Australia. The two are not related. In any case the Nismo model homologated was never actually sold in Australia.

With regard to 15 year rules & quarter panel indicators if the car lacks them it usually means it was complied under the 15 year rule before the state regulatory authority in your state got their act together. I had a GT-R without & one with them.

Other stuff that appears to have gone by the wayside as far as SEVS compliance goes are the fuel restrictor & the dash light dimmer.

If you can find a 1992 model with an allowable build month (ie late, not sure how late) they can tend to be a bit of a bargain as every other dopey %*@# only ever contemplates 93 & 94 model years.

Edited August 27, 2009 by djr81

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

was your car complied under the 15yo rule? sounds like it was and if it was then what you're posting is irrelevant. no R32 GTR can be complied under that rule. it's been gone for 4 years now. THERE IS NO 15yo RULE. we now have a scheme which covers 1988 and earlier model cars. R32s of course are not in that category. all that rubbish you posted above from another website is out of date by 4 years...

they all must be complied under SEVS which is completely different. and no they do not require fuel filler neck restrictors.

don't listen to what he posted. he is talking about a now defunct scheme that has no bearing on current R32 GTR compliance. R32s do need the front side indicators done. yeah it's a shame but if it's in the evidence package it has to be done.

No need to get angry, a simple correction would have been nice...

If it is out of date then I am not to blame, the website which is still active, is where I got the source from... Go nuts at them...

[Beer Baron]

lol, I wasn't angry? I apologise if you thought i was being rude, reading my post again it does seem a bit harsh. but I just said don't listen to something that has no bearing on current GTR compliance. purely to save people problems. they do have the correct information on that website though, if you actually read the link you posted it says:

What is the 15 year rule ?

Well, there are in fact four (4) methods of importing vehicles to Australia, of which the 15 year rule is only one method (see Importing Regulations). The 15 year rule is completely separate to (and unaffected by) the new import scheme (SEVS -- Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme), and until May 2005 allowed for the import of any vehicle to Australia that was 15 years old or older at that time. However, DOTARS changed the rule in May 2005 to apply to December 1988 and older models only, and this will not change until about 2018 when 1988 model vehicles are 30 years old. Only then will the reference year of 1988 start moving forward again.

so as I said it does not apply to any R32 GTR and has not for nearly 5 years.

it's nice to want to help people out but I'm sure you can see the problem when you give people advice about stuff that is not correct. the next thing you know the bloke above is ringing his complier saying "hey you ripped me off, I heard you don't need to do indicators, you've wrecked my guards and charged me for it..." etc. or you have another bloke who guys and buys a 1989 R32 GTR expecting he only has to meet the 15yo rule which hasn't existed for 4 years.

I would advise anyone wanting compliance info ring a compliance workshop or even better... DOTARS. they set the rules and they enforce them. They are the people best placed to advise you. but the fact still stands. there is no '15yo rule' as such any more. it's now "pre 1988 rule" and will not change in the near future, if at all.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

lol, I wasn't angry? I apologise if you thought i was being rude, reading my post again it does seem a bit harsh. but I just said don't listen to something that has no bearing on current GTR compliance. purely to save people problems. they do have the correct information on that website though, if you actually read the link you posted it says:

so as I said it does not apply to any R32 GTR and has not for nearly 5 years.

it's nice to want to help people out but I'm sure you can see the problem when you give people advice about stuff that is not correct. the next thing you know the bloke above is ringing his complier saying "hey you ripped me off, I heard you don't need to do indicators, you've wrecked my guards and charged me for it..." etc. or you have another bloke who guys and buys a 1989 R32 GTR expecting he only has to meet the 15yo rule which hasn't existed for 4 years.

I would advise anyone wanting compliance info ring a compliance workshop or even better... DOTARS. they set the rules and they enforce them. They are the people best placed to advise you. but the fact still stands. there is no '15yo rule' as such any more. it's now "pre 1988 rule" and will not change in the near future, if at all.

That's much better!

Thank you and thank you for clearing that up.

Cool!

[hojak]

Thanks for that beer baron for clarifying and skyline for replying initally. No i didn't call up and abuse my complier...haha. I knew it had to be done.

[r32line]

You should note that 'personal imports' are not subject to the above restriction relating to build dates.

Cheers.