1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R-33)
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To all,
I was fortunate enough today to witness a 1995 Skyline GT-R.
I stopped the guy as I was going home and he was only a
block away from my house. I ask the guy what car is this
knowing that I knew it was a skyline. He states "This is
a 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R" I asked him how did he get that
through customs. The requirements for him wasn't too much
as the car met most of the U.S. specs. He paid $4000 for
the car but paid $15000 to get it U.S. specs. He had to
add side impact beams for the doors, reinforced the roof,
replace the windshield with a shatterproof windshield, add
a cat converter, and last but not the least add a few EGR
components.
Once in U.S. and passed the emissions he removed the cat
and pulled the other EGR crap he had to add. The twin
turbo inline-6 with intercooler is sweet. The car is
basically stock. He hasn't decided on what to put on it yet.
Since I was on my way home I wasn't able to get a pic but
next time i'll get plenty.. He has a base sticker so I
should be able to get a hold of him again when the chance
arises.
I had forgotten how cheap the cars are in Japan. Next time
I go back to Japan I'm definitely going to bring back one.
mike
P.S. His steering is on the rightside not left.
I was fortunate enough today to witness a 1995 Skyline GT-R.
I stopped the guy as I was going home and he was only a
block away from my house. I ask the guy what car is this
knowing that I knew it was a skyline. He states "This is
a 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R" I asked him how did he get that
through customs. The requirements for him wasn't too much
as the car met most of the U.S. specs. He paid $4000 for
the car but paid $15000 to get it U.S. specs. He had to
add side impact beams for the doors, reinforced the roof,
replace the windshield with a shatterproof windshield, add
a cat converter, and last but not the least add a few EGR
components.
Once in U.S. and passed the emissions he removed the cat
and pulled the other EGR crap he had to add. The twin
turbo inline-6 with intercooler is sweet. The car is
basically stock. He hasn't decided on what to put on it yet.
Since I was on my way home I wasn't able to get a pic but
next time i'll get plenty.. He has a base sticker so I
should be able to get a hold of him again when the chance
arises.
I had forgotten how cheap the cars are in Japan. Next time
I go back to Japan I'm definitely going to bring back one.
mike
P.S. His steering is on the rightside not left.
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Re: Shipping?
Ereet,
The shipping is free by way of U.S. Air Force. We are
entitled to take back one vehicle of our choice with us.
mike
The shipping is free by way of U.S. Air Force. We are
entitled to take back one vehicle of our choice with us.
mike
Originally posted by ereet
Heh, 15k to upgrade it, 4k to buy it .. What's shipping like on something that big? :/ I bet that'd cost 5-10k alone.
Heh, 15k to upgrade it, 4k to buy it .. What's shipping like on something that big? :/ I bet that'd cost 5-10k alone.
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Is this possible
Could you import a nissan skyline, and register it under show car? Drive it on the weekends, and as you made more and more money, change what you need to change to make it street legal? If you did get pulled over, couldn't you say you were taking your car to a car show? Or am I dreaming?
Bobby
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Hrmph
Don't suppose U.S. Air Force would ship one to Canada for me, since I'm not a resident of the US *har* ..
How do you go about getting one if you're not going to visit Japan? Sounds like it still costs 5-10k, unless you go to japan to get it, which I guess is still cheaper than a shipping figure like that, but seems like a waste..
How do you go about getting one if you're not going to visit Japan? Sounds like it still costs 5-10k, unless you go to japan to get it, which I guess is still cheaper than a shipping figure like that, but seems like a waste..
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Re: Hrmph
Ereet,
When I was in Japan, I had a partner who brought his 95
corvette. The Japanese love 60's to mid 90's american
muscle car. As we are into the japanese pocket rocket,
they are equally into the american muscle cars. Well,
my friend took the corvette down to Tokyo and sold the car
for $40k he has a friend back in Arkansas sending him cars
and he doubles and sometimes triple the price. We can bring
as many cars over from America but are limited to bring
2 cars back from Japan.
Only way to get a car back (If you're not in the military)
is to know someone stationed in Japan and hope that he
can find a car for you. Honda accord, prelude, toyota
corolla, nissan maxima/blue bird, cefiro, stanza/blue bird,
and cedric are a common cars.
Understand the cars they built for the japanese are by
inlarge crap except for the engine, chasis, and suspension.
They don't have insulation to cover the wiring harness or
deaden the sound to 70 dicebel. The tyranny gears are much
lower because the fastest speed limit is 50mph on a toll
road. Everywhere else is 18-22 mph. If you know someone
really close they can send you a car of your choice.
Highly unlikely.
mike
When I was in Japan, I had a partner who brought his 95
corvette. The Japanese love 60's to mid 90's american
muscle car. As we are into the japanese pocket rocket,
they are equally into the american muscle cars. Well,
my friend took the corvette down to Tokyo and sold the car
for $40k he has a friend back in Arkansas sending him cars
and he doubles and sometimes triple the price. We can bring
as many cars over from America but are limited to bring
2 cars back from Japan.
Only way to get a car back (If you're not in the military)
is to know someone stationed in Japan and hope that he
can find a car for you. Honda accord, prelude, toyota
corolla, nissan maxima/blue bird, cefiro, stanza/blue bird,
and cedric are a common cars.
Understand the cars they built for the japanese are by
inlarge crap except for the engine, chasis, and suspension.
They don't have insulation to cover the wiring harness or
deaden the sound to 70 dicebel. The tyranny gears are much
lower because the fastest speed limit is 50mph on a toll
road. Everywhere else is 18-22 mph. If you know someone
really close they can send you a car of your choice.
Highly unlikely.
mike
Originally posted by ereet
Don't suppose U.S. Air Force would ship one to Canada for me, since I'm not a resident of the US *har* ..
How do you go about getting one if you're not going to visit Japan? Sounds like it still costs 5-10k, unless you go to japan to get it, which I guess is still cheaper than a shipping figure like that, but seems like a waste..
Don't suppose U.S. Air Force would ship one to Canada for me, since I'm not a resident of the US *har* ..
How do you go about getting one if you're not going to visit Japan? Sounds like it still costs 5-10k, unless you go to japan to get it, which I guess is still cheaper than a shipping figure like that, but seems like a waste..
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Yep, I'm currently USAF in Korea and they had a couple Japanese spec used cars for sale. There was a 94 Lancer EVO IV Evolution GSR that was completely raced out to the brim(even painted yellow). I was going ape$hit about the car, but they wanted almost $20k. I could ship it to Germany(my next assignment) and simply pay $12 to put plates on. The German safety inspection is a mechanical test(check for rust, working lights, brakes, safety, etc, but no emissions ).
As far as shipping 2 cars out of the country, I'm not sure about that. My wife is military too, so we each can ship one. Unfortunately, you have to have some type of circumstance to be able to ship German spec cars back for free.
To make a long story short, we went back and the car was gone. If I do find a cheap Skyline, I may just get it for a weekend racer. Chances of this are very slim.
Zam
). As far as shipping 2 cars out of the country, I'm not sure about that. My wife is military too, so we each can ship one. Unfortunately, you have to have some type of circumstance to be able to ship German spec cars back for free.
To make a long story short, we went back and the car was gone. If I do find a cheap Skyline, I may just get it for a weekend racer. Chances of this are very slim.
Zam
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Originally posted by mikelly
To all,
I was fortunate enough today to witness a 1995 Skyline GT-R.
I stopped the guy as I was going home and he was only a
block away from my house. I ask the guy what car is this
knowing that I knew it was a skyline. He states "This is
a 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R" I asked him how did he get that
through customs. The requirements for him wasn't too much
as the car met most of the U.S. specs. He paid $4000 for
the car but paid $15000 to get it U.S. specs. He had to
add side impact beams for the doors, reinforced the roof,
replace the windshield with a shatterproof windshield, add
a cat converter, and last but not the least add a few EGR
components.
Once in U.S. and passed the emissions he removed the cat
and pulled the other EGR crap he had to add. The twin
turbo inline-6 with intercooler is sweet. The car is
basically stock. He hasn't decided on what to put on it yet.
Since I was on my way home I wasn't able to get a pic but
next time i'll get plenty.. He has a base sticker so I
should be able to get a hold of him again when the chance
arises.
I had forgotten how cheap the cars are in Japan. Next time
I go back to Japan I'm definitely going to bring back one.
mike
P.S. His steering is on the rightside not left.
To all,
I was fortunate enough today to witness a 1995 Skyline GT-R.
I stopped the guy as I was going home and he was only a
block away from my house. I ask the guy what car is this
knowing that I knew it was a skyline. He states "This is
a 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R" I asked him how did he get that
through customs. The requirements for him wasn't too much
as the car met most of the U.S. specs. He paid $4000 for
the car but paid $15000 to get it U.S. specs. He had to
add side impact beams for the doors, reinforced the roof,
replace the windshield with a shatterproof windshield, add
a cat converter, and last but not the least add a few EGR
components.
Once in U.S. and passed the emissions he removed the cat
and pulled the other EGR crap he had to add. The twin
turbo inline-6 with intercooler is sweet. The car is
basically stock. He hasn't decided on what to put on it yet.
Since I was on my way home I wasn't able to get a pic but
next time i'll get plenty.. He has a base sticker so I
should be able to get a hold of him again when the chance
arises.
I had forgotten how cheap the cars are in Japan. Next time
I go back to Japan I'm definitely going to bring back one.
mike
P.S. His steering is on the rightside not left.
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Originally posted by 92ZexMaximaSE
What part of Japan are you in? My brother is stationed in Yokosuka.. He is Navy not USAF. My cousin was stationed in Okinawa, then went to Guam.. He has since got out.
What part of Japan are you in? My brother is stationed in Yokosuka.. He is Navy not USAF. My cousin was stationed in Okinawa, then went to Guam.. He has since got out.
a communications weenie, so all we do everyday is complain about how much our civilian counterparts make (compared to our measly $20k a year).
Yeah, I'd like to get stationed in Guam, but the mightly military leaders want me in Germany. No complaints here.
Zam
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92ZexMaximaSE,
I was transfer from Misawa AB, Northern Japan to Wright
Patterson AFB, OH. I didn't bring any vehicle back but
when I was stationed in Germany I brought back Volvo 960
for my parents. The volvo company invited me to their
factory all expense paid. You get to tour the factory and
pick out the car you like with options. I was amazed to see
my parents car built the way I wanted. They put me up on
a hotel and when the car for finished, I was able to take it
with me. The volvo are U.S. spec to begin with so that's
how they sell their cars throughout Europe.
Mike
I was transfer from Misawa AB, Northern Japan to Wright
Patterson AFB, OH. I didn't bring any vehicle back but
when I was stationed in Germany I brought back Volvo 960
for my parents. The volvo company invited me to their
factory all expense paid. You get to tour the factory and
pick out the car you like with options. I was amazed to see
my parents car built the way I wanted. They put me up on
a hotel and when the car for finished, I was able to take it
with me. The volvo are U.S. spec to begin with so that's
how they sell their cars throughout Europe.
Mike
Originally posted by 92ZexMaximaSE
What part of Japan are you in? My brother is stationed in Yokosuka.. He is Navy not USAF. My cousin was stationed in Okinawa, then went to Guam.. He has since got out.
What part of Japan are you in? My brother is stationed in Yokosuka.. He is Navy not USAF. My cousin was stationed in Okinawa, then went to Guam.. He has since got out.
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Re: damn
Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
i've been thinking about joining the military for a couple years, this sounds like the perfect incentive. what i wouldn't give for a Skyline GT-R.
i've been thinking about joining the military for a couple years, this sounds like the perfect incentive. what i wouldn't give for a Skyline GT-R.
Re: Re: damn
Originally posted by 92ZexMaximaSE
If you do join, make sure you qualify for a job you really enjoy or else you may end up stuck with a job you hate.. Seen it too many times.. Guys come in, they hate their jobs, they screw up then Uncle Sam boots them out.. My brother is in Japan (he is Navy also like me) and says its really nice out there..
If you do join, make sure you qualify for a job you really enjoy or else you may end up stuck with a job you hate.. Seen it too many times.. Guys come in, they hate their jobs, they screw up then Uncle Sam boots them out.. My brother is in Japan (he is Navy also like me) and says its really nice out there..
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Re: Re: Re: damn
Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
i couldn't deal with navy. I don't like being too cooped up, like on a sub or in a ship. I would do army most likely.
i couldn't deal with navy. I don't like being too cooped up, like on a sub or in a ship. I would do army most likely.
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I'm with 92Zex on choosing the right field. Don't do something you'll hate. We get alot of computer guys that absolutely hate computers. They're here for the training, but usually have a hard time adapting.
Why not the USAF? I may be a little biased but lemme tell you why. First, we are the most closely related to the civilian world. My last job was as the base Network Manager. I got to oversee the uptime on some 4000+ network nodes(usually referred to as layer 2 or 3 network support, not the helpdesk). Awesome experience that civilian companies would kill for. Got a CCNA out of it and am studying for my CCNP. My wife is a section of the career field but just as lucrative. Network security, which is in high demand today especially with so many hackers.
Second, almost every career field is offering some type of enlistment bonus. Even the cops are getting like $5k or more to sign, I think the communications folks(me and my wife) are getting around $12k to sign. I just re-enlisted in Jan for $50k(spread out over 5 years and 28% off the top). My wife did the same last Jan for $30k.
Third, college 'used' to be 75% paid by military, but now the whole thing is covered. I pay for books.
I can go on all day about the benefits, but the main reasons against Army and Navy(not bashing ya'll).
1)Army is like living with your parents. You are always some Seargents do-boy. They are broken down and built up every day, which prepares them for war. The Army also has zero budget for quality of life things. It is like they enjoy living in total chaos.
2)Navy: They work way to damn hard. If those guys slack(like AF does every day) the ship will crumble. You can't call the plumber to fix your toilet. You do it or it stinks. No IFs ANDs or BUTs about it.
I am very glad that these guys are here to protect me, but I'm just not all that gunghoe. Oh yeah, now this is totally undisputable... The Air Force has the best looking women of all the services. Hands down, we have beautiful women. Mmmkay?
Sorry so long.
*All this information is totally biased from a dude that has been in the AF for 6 years. 14 more till retirement. Whoo hooo.
Zam
Why not the USAF? I may be a little biased but lemme tell you why. First, we are the most closely related to the civilian world. My last job was as the base Network Manager. I got to oversee the uptime on some 4000+ network nodes(usually referred to as layer 2 or 3 network support, not the helpdesk). Awesome experience that civilian companies would kill for. Got a CCNA out of it and am studying for my CCNP. My wife is a section of the career field but just as lucrative. Network security, which is in high demand today especially with so many hackers.
Second, almost every career field is offering some type of enlistment bonus. Even the cops are getting like $5k or more to sign, I think the communications folks(me and my wife) are getting around $12k to sign. I just re-enlisted in Jan for $50k(spread out over 5 years and 28% off the top). My wife did the same last Jan for $30k.
Third, college 'used' to be 75% paid by military, but now the whole thing is covered. I pay for books.
I can go on all day about the benefits, but the main reasons against Army and Navy(not bashing ya'll).
1)Army is like living with your parents. You are always some Seargents do-boy. They are broken down and built up every day, which prepares them for war. The Army also has zero budget for quality of life things. It is like they enjoy living in total chaos.
2)Navy: They work way to damn hard. If those guys slack(like AF does every day) the ship will crumble. You can't call the plumber to fix your toilet. You do it or it stinks. No IFs ANDs or BUTs about it.
I am very glad that these guys are here to protect me, but I'm just not all that gunghoe. Oh yeah, now this is totally undisputable... The Air Force has the best looking women of all the services. Hands down, we have beautiful women. Mmmkay?
Sorry so long.
*All this information is totally biased from a dude that has been in the AF for 6 years. 14 more till retirement. Whoo hooo.
Zam
Originally posted by Zam
I'm with 92Zex on choosing the right field. Don't do something you'll hate. We get alot of computer guys that absolutely hate computers. They're here for the training, but usually have a hard time adapting.
Why not the USAF? I may be a little biased but lemme tell you why. First, we are the most closely related to the civilian world. My last job was as the base Network Manager. I got to oversee the uptime on some 4000+ network nodes(usually referred to as layer 2 or 3 network support, not the helpdesk). Awesome experience that civilian companies would kill for. Got a CCNA out of it and am studying for my CCNP. My wife is a section of the career field but just as lucrative. Network security, which is in high demand today especially with so many hackers.
Second, almost every career field is offering some type of enlistment bonus. Even the cops are getting like $5k or more to sign, I think the communications folks(me and my wife) are getting around $12k to sign. I just re-enlisted in Jan for $50k(spread out over 5 years and 28% off the top). My wife did the same last Jan for $30k.
Third, college 'used' to be 75% paid by military, but now the whole thing is covered. I pay for books.
I can go on all day about the benefits, but the main reasons against Army and Navy(not bashing ya'll).
1)Army is like living with your parents. You are always some Seargents do-boy. They are broken down and built up every day, which prepares them for war. The Army also has zero budget for quality of life things. It is like they enjoy living in total chaos.
2)Navy: They work way to damn hard. If those guys slack(like AF does every day) the ship will crumble. You can't call the plumber to fix your toilet. You do it or it stinks. No IFs ANDs or BUTs about it.
I am very glad that these guys are here to protect me, but I'm just not all that gunghoe. Oh yeah, now this is totally undisputable... The Air Force has the best looking women of all the services. Hands down, we have beautiful women. Mmmkay?
Sorry so long.
*All this information is totally biased from a dude that has been in the AF for 6 years. 14 more till retirement. Whoo hooo.
Zam
I'm with 92Zex on choosing the right field. Don't do something you'll hate. We get alot of computer guys that absolutely hate computers. They're here for the training, but usually have a hard time adapting.
Why not the USAF? I may be a little biased but lemme tell you why. First, we are the most closely related to the civilian world. My last job was as the base Network Manager. I got to oversee the uptime on some 4000+ network nodes(usually referred to as layer 2 or 3 network support, not the helpdesk). Awesome experience that civilian companies would kill for. Got a CCNA out of it and am studying for my CCNP. My wife is a section of the career field but just as lucrative. Network security, which is in high demand today especially with so many hackers.
Second, almost every career field is offering some type of enlistment bonus. Even the cops are getting like $5k or more to sign, I think the communications folks(me and my wife) are getting around $12k to sign. I just re-enlisted in Jan for $50k(spread out over 5 years and 28% off the top). My wife did the same last Jan for $30k.
Third, college 'used' to be 75% paid by military, but now the whole thing is covered. I pay for books.
I can go on all day about the benefits, but the main reasons against Army and Navy(not bashing ya'll).
1)Army is like living with your parents. You are always some Seargents do-boy. They are broken down and built up every day, which prepares them for war. The Army also has zero budget for quality of life things. It is like they enjoy living in total chaos.
2)Navy: They work way to damn hard. If those guys slack(like AF does every day) the ship will crumble. You can't call the plumber to fix your toilet. You do it or it stinks. No IFs ANDs or BUTs about it.
I am very glad that these guys are here to protect me, but I'm just not all that gunghoe. Oh yeah, now this is totally undisputable... The Air Force has the best looking women of all the services. Hands down, we have beautiful women. Mmmkay?
Sorry so long.
*All this information is totally biased from a dude that has been in the AF for 6 years. 14 more till retirement. Whoo hooo.
Zam
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AF has been good!
I'm currently at school earning my masters while I get paid! Not to bad. The AF paid for my undergrad also. I'm happy so far despite my gap in pay with the civilian sector. Haven't been overseas except for a little trip to Haiti. No cars worth taking home there!!
Email me if you want any "no bull" answers about the AF.
Email me if you want any "no bull" answers about the AF.
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Re: AF has been good!
Aim High and Shoot Low, 7 more years to go for retirement.
Woo Hoo....
Oh by the way before I get sidetrack even further. My friend
paid a total of $19000 for his 95 Skyline GT-R as the
original post stated. I found a site where you can buy a
95 Skyline for $46500 hehe what a joke.. here's the site.
Enjoy!!! www.skylinegtr.com
mike
Woo Hoo....
Oh by the way before I get sidetrack even further. My friend
paid a total of $19000 for his 95 Skyline GT-R as the
original post stated. I found a site where you can buy a
95 Skyline for $46500 hehe what a joke.. here's the site.
Enjoy!!! www.skylinegtr.com
mike
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BlockBurna: Ramstein Germany. Its about an hour drive from Frankfurt(not sure N,S,E,orW). Beautiful country and you can buy US spec BMWs at wholesale(plus 0 sales tax). Can't beat that.
TheMax & mikelly: Yep, after I leave Korea I'll have completed my B.S. in Info Tech. Sweet. I'm applying for OTS at the Stein. Nice payraise. Where ya'll stationed?
Zam
TheMax & mikelly: Yep, after I leave Korea I'll have completed my B.S. in Info Tech. Sweet. I'm applying for OTS at the Stein. Nice payraise. Where ya'll stationed?
Zam
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