1995 Subaru WRX STI type RA

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Dec 29, 2002 | 01:57 PM

conrad

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1995 Subaru WRX STI type RA

Recently purchased an actual j spec WRX STI Type RA here in california bay area, would like to talk to people on information on some of the experiences of registering a "non conforming" car here in california. From looking at the car cosmetically the car is like any GC8 subie but with the STI motor plus turbo, I/C water spray, C diff selector, built in turbo timer, roof mounted a/c hehe. Just curious if there is anyone out there that has a 1995 GC8 that I can take a look at to compare the bumper strutures and see any differences if any, I want to register this car under the DOT/NHTSA/EPA guidelines if feasible if that doesn't work I guess i will keep it a grey market daily driver under differnet cuircumstances. I might need to convert some parts if I want to comply with all laws here in the US so I might need some parts sources here in the SF bay area, anyone that has info please give me a call

Conrad
650-302-5127
so san francisco

Dec 29, 2002 | 02:25 PM

McDade

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Car Info: 2000 RS Coupe/1990 Mazda Protege, zoom zoom..

since cali has the most strict emmisions laws, I doubt you will have much luck legally registering that car, without some modification.

I think there are some companies in Cali that import and legalize cars, you might try checking with them.

btw YOU SUCK! GIVE ME THE CAR!

heheh j/k

Jay

Dec 29, 2002 | 02:34 PM

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i know Motorex imports Skylines and rebuilds them within legal spec in cali. you might check w/ them on how to do this w/ you subaru. can't find their website right now.

-PJ

Dec 29, 2002 | 06:15 PM

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It's almost not possible to register. And you have the car illegally in USA.

Only these non-US cars in the list below are allowed to import.
GTR is one of them thanks to Motorex. WRX is not allowed so you have to go through crash test etc to get it on this list.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/.../ELIG0206.html

Here is ducumentation about importation of vehicle.
Only these company are allowed to import. You had to go through them, otherwise customs and cops can seize your car anytime. Motorex is one of the few authorized importer.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/.../Gray0206.html

For the whole information, read here
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
You will be dissapointed how the situation is.

Dec 29, 2002 | 09:39 PM

solitaire

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Yeah, I think you're in trouble if you want to legally register it. Now, I've heard about some swapping of VIN plates to register things that probably shouldn't be legal... http://www.rhrperformance.com/teampage.html

Dec 29, 2002 | 10:41 PM

conrad

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WRX STI type RA

Yeah I kinda had already figured that I had a slim to no chance of getting this car registered on the up and up since it was already imported by an JDm engines supplier in their 40FT container, so I guess i will register it as a "rebadged" 1995 impreza sedan, BTw anyone know of any hi mileage, maybe blown motored impreza in the Sf bay area, email me personally if you know what I mean, hopefully we don't have any NHTSA/DOT/EPA watch dogs reading this thread?!

Conrad
somewhere in US of A@#$%^&

Will post pics as soon as I sort this out and see if anyone can identify anything interesting in the type RA model, there is one addition where you diehard subie guys should know does not exist on a RA model, give me a few weekes before I get things together, BTW Is there anyone out there interested in a 1991 Mitsu galant vr4 turbo for sale to fund my newfound project,email me on more info