RAZ492

Hi, a friend of mine wants to import a 22B from Japan, can this still be done or have the rules regarding importing changed, any info much appreciated.

Cheers Raz.

vava voom

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if the car has any mods then it will cost him plus sva,esva.....damn government!!!

Anyone out there who can get me pass the sva boyz?

RAZ492

I have been told that certain cars cannot be imported anymore such as Skyline R34, STi Type R, 22b, etc etc.

Raz

vava voom

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No as long as there is a model report available then its all good

Jay_bee

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I was going to import an STI Type R V6, but after looking into it, wasnt able to do so because AFAIK, there are no model reports for the 2 door STi's. Your friend will have to find one thats already in the UK (or pay for a model report to be done...£££'s). Im sure if he looks hard enough, he'll find one that he wants here in the UK. There is a 22B for sale at Gibsons of Brock nr Preston, its a Jap model and it has 37,000 miles on the clock, they want £25k. I had a look but its too many miles for me, but it does look mint!

I approached a few importers and asked them if the could get one in for me... and guess what the answer was?

NO!

If you want more info, I would have a chat with Simon (GC8 on here) as he was the one that gave me the advice about it all.

Happy hunting.

J

GC8

Hello

Id say that there is nothing stopping you from importing one but that registering one will be difficult. The E-SVA test will require a comparison test / model report and one doesnt exist so far. Im not sure of the cost but it will certainly run to over £2,000. When the comparison test data is submitted to the Ministry you are asked whether youd like to rent out the finished report; if you let it be known in the approproate circles that a 22B report is available I suspect that your investment will be quickly recovered..... Btw; youll need a 22B Type UK for comparison I think, so you may need a partner.

Simon

Jay_bee

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Looks like he found you!!

J

vava voom

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Hello question for GC8, I have a 1998 sti coming in and the intercooler has been replaced with a front mounted intercooler, am i going to get it through the sva or will they tell me to put it all back?? thanks in advance

GC8

I honestly dont know but Id have thought not; now if it were the exhaust brakes or suspension itd be easier to answer. The best advice that I can offer is to suggest that you ask a tester at your local testing station and see what his position is.

Simon