kenb@manx

Have a read through the SIDC FAQ's and tech descriptions for the car so you are sure you are getting what you think you are. Are you doing the import yourself or is a dealer getting one on your behalf?
There are a number of requirements that will have to be met (rear fog lamp fit for example) if it comes straight to England (the SVA test I think it is called?). Not sure if this is the case if it come via Southern Ireland though.... seems a few people are importing them this way because it is less hassle.

Ken

R.T.F.Q. ! ken! Thought you were importing yourself or having it imported! Doh!

[Edited by kenb@manx - 11/2/2002 6:00:43 PM]

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Also go careful and enjoy


Ps SIDC facts are helpul click HERE

[Edited by T5NYW - 11/3/2002 3:08:12 PM]

lenny87

Hi all
I need some ideas about what to expect as im thinking of buying an imported S REG WRX STI RA it is fresh from japan so what kind of things do i need to be aware of .Anybody who could help me please.

many thanks
LENNY
SCOOBY LOVER

chrisp

Most important thing is fuel it needs to be run on high octane fuel, DO NOT run on normal 95 RON unleaded or LRP. I run mine on Shell Optimax (shells 98.6 RON super unleaded) and octane booster.

If its a RA learn to change gear as there are very low geared . Also I have learnt the art in my RA of breathing between gear changing .

worth reading this www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm as it will tell you all you need to know an answer a lot of questions and brign you upto scooby speed.

lenny87

thanks for the feedback i have started to read up more on this subject and the more i read the more i like .

i am in the process of checking the cars details and making sure all the legal requirements are carried out for use in this country .

again thanks to the scooby community for your help.

V-techland

"Crash Damage" be very careful when checking the car over! the Jap's aren't as good at repairing stuff than us Brits (apparently), so go steady!

Enjoy it when you get it.

red_dog104

Also, get the underside treated. They don't have salt and other sh*t on the roads in Japan like we do over here and the underneath will get knackard really quickly!!

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Also check alarms Some Insurance Companies won't insure you without a tracker or Cat1 alarm double check what is fitted and what is required or it could all end in tears or another £1000+ down

Tony

wrxrob

car will need to be sva tested this means that you will need to fit a fog light(fused,relay,and wiring inside a reinforced harness from the fog light to the switch)a fuel neck restrictor so only unleaded pumps can fit in the fuel neck,a speedo converter(from kph to mph).
and we also have requirments that mean if you remove the speed limiter(112 mph)you will have to make sure the tyres are capable of doing so(z rated).
and no wiring any where other than standard ie gagues (all gagues,wiring,must be removed for the test.
oh and last of all turbo timers are not allowed in this country to be fitted to the vehicle at the time of testing.

if all of the above is completed there should be no problems other than emissions testing there are reports of 98 cars failing the cat test best thing to do is fully service the car fill only with optimax and octain booster as the better the fuel the better it burns.
hope this helps rob

Katana

Um you need to have V rated tyres regardless of having the limiter removed or not.