how do they get JDM S15s inported if it's so similar to the one sold here?
r all the ones u see at dealers imported after they stopped selling it here?
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how do they get JDM S15s inported if it's so similar to the one sold here?
r all the ones u see at dealers imported after they stopped selling it here?
I heard that its impossible to import a FD2. I tried my best but like Philip said you'll need to own it overseas for about a year before you can bring it over.. the FD2 looks awesome... such a shame we can't get it here..
You could always buy my champ white FD2R
hah dude how did you import one?
there was a certain year S15 which could be import. the principle was similar to R35 GTR but slightly less harsh.Quote:
Originally Posted by amuson
brian had his car in UK over 12 months and brought it in with him when he moved over here.Quote:
Originally Posted by damoqupak
Nice... I'd love to drive one and feel the difference between the EP and Fd2..Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
two totally differant cars to drive as ive owned 2 EP3s before buying the FD2R,the EP3 was a great car but things have moved on, a EP3 wouldnt stand a chance of keeping with the FD2R on track or back road.
yeah I thought so.. I've seen clips of the FD2R racing s2000, integra and even skylines and it beat all of them on the track while the FD2R was all stock and the others had mods.. farkin awesome..Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian FD2R
as some have mentioned above, you cannot. Reason being that even though its a type R and different seats etc, the chassis they consider to be similar and thus allowing import of a FD2 would put australian honda companies at risk of bankruptcy. To successfully bring it over, you have to prove you owned the car for a year, lived there for that time and with address where the car was parked. Also, i think there's a limit as to how much cars you can import over during a certain time period. Or, i believe in sydney or melbourne, you can rebuild it from chassis up and it can be deemed legal. Not sure on that so dont quote me on it. Maybe someone who lives locally there can give a heads up.
Yeah i took the FD to a sprintday back in the UK organised by my local car club and beat the EP3 and FN2 by some margin,Quote:
Originally Posted by damoqupak
I am only going to post up the fastest lap time that everyone did but if anyone wants to know all of their lap times or anything, pm me. :)
1. 1:05.67 - Rog EVO VII 550 BHP
2. 1:08.82 - Jamie EXIGE II
3. 1:10.09 - Kenny EXIGE II
4. 1:11.45 - Shocker EVO VI 400 BHP
5. 1:11.68 - Brian (FD2)
6. 1:11.97 - Duncan SCOOBIE 480 BHP
7. 1:12.61 - Hambo
8. 1:12.80 - Keevster JDM DC2
9. 1:13.72 - Rossi
10. 1:14.00 - Tommy ATR
11. 1:14.30 - JJ
12. 1:14.37 - G-Man
13. 1:14.54 - Brian (bri_jnr) EP3R
14. 1:15.36 - Lazy DonkeyR
15. 1:15.78 - Corbie DC5R
16. 1:15.98 - Lorne ST (XR5)
17. 1:16.09 - Jules FN2
18. 1:16.68 - Craig FN2
19. 1:16.70 - Cat EP3
20. 1:16.75 - Lee DC5R
21. 1:16.87 - Donald (in a Passat)
22. 1:16.91 - Chris EP3
23. 1:17.81 - Marty FN2R
24. 1:18.16 - Martin (Fife Flyer) FN2R
25. 1:18.24 - Fi FN2
26. 1:19.70 - VXJon
27. 1:28.52 - Woody[/quote]
Some good times put in by everyone today :thumbup:
Pleasantly suprised to see where the FD2 ended up in the final standings
either you are a very good driver, or FD2R is very fast (or both lol).
btw the EP3s are UK spec i'd assume?
Yes Philip they are Uk spec and most are modded to some degree, We need to organise a trackday for all us Honda boys someday