Yep, EK9 sold only in Japan, never made it to anyone else's shores. As mentioned, because the EK9 isn't deemed as elligible to pass under SEVS guidelines (EK chassis was sold in Australia, so its deemed not special enough for consideration), you have to either own it for at least one year overseas (Like RSX said) but you must have documents to support evidence you actually own and drive it. Setanta mentioned the other method by following the guidelines laid out by your local road authority, you could get a EK9 and a EK hatch of some description then make the two come together
talking about making them 'come together' i've heard from a mate that he knows someone bringing an EK9 in and then getting a wrecked EK vin number and somehow transferring the number... altho i'm not sure if it will work or how the actuall process is done but sounds like a quick way to own an EK9
feel free to correct me about this... its just what i heard from a mate
talking about making them 'come together' i've heard from a mate that he knows someone bringing an EK9 in and then getting a wrecked EK vin number and somehow transferring the number... altho i'm not sure if it will work or how the actuall process is done but sounds like a quick way to own an EK9
feel free to correct me about this... its just what i heard from a mate
You realise I made the exact same post as you on page one?
BTW: while it was a loophole in Vic and Qld - "Rebuilds" are now crushed by most RTAs
yes i've tried but cos of the 3 word search limit thing it doesn't..plus I wouldn't mind knowing the different types of ek's aswell e.g. ek4 = vti-r etc.etc..
I like the EK9 a lot, even though technically not as fast as a dc2r they are a lot rarer in this country and being a classic hero civic much more of a cult car than any integras will ever be.
I'm looking into getting a fren in the UK or HK to buy and own one for a year and then bring over to Aust as a personal import. There are plenty of them in the UK that has been imported from Japan as used car in the last few years and likewise in HK. They are around HK$80K and $7-8K UK pound for a decent, unmodified 1997/8 model.
I did consider building a EK9 replica by buying a EK4 and a EK9 wreck and transfer everything over, but cost of labour involved, and cost of full prooer respray in say champsionship white or yellow would be huge, and structural reinforcements on the body itself would be too difficult to duplicate. Worst of all not matter how good the conversion/replication work is, the VIN no you would never change legally and the car will always remain as a EK4 with the EK9 add ons.
Hi I was wondering if they sell these in australia or they need to be imported? Its rarely that I've seen one. or even any Ek9's? or am I looking at the wrong places?
just do a interior + exterior ctr conversion. thats what im planning to do with some performance mods. check out my thread. we can do the conversion together if ur interested
yes i've tried but cos of the 3 word search limit thing it doesn't..plus I wouldn't mind knowing the different types of ek's aswell e.g. ek4 = vti-r etc.etc..
do ek9* its a wildcard
"since we're both asian.. I'll look after you and chuck in King Springs with the wheels and tyres for $1050"
hmmm if you wanted a type R engine in a civic you can just get an engine from a DC2 Type R and put it in an EK4.. might be some work though.. plus it wont actually be a total CTR.. but it'd be fun won't it
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