Stunna MIKE

I was wondering how do I go about registering my RHD EG6 that I bought. The car is not registered. But I was wondering how I can register my car in southern California. And what I would have to do to make it legal.

Matty.

Bump. I too need to know. I've searched....and will continue to since I haven't found anything substantial.

T"u"Rtle

First of all is it legal??? Imported??? Conversion??? I had A RHD DB1 conversion and I had to register it illegally because it'd never pass smog or inspection. So I had to fork out 250 for illegal smog. If it's conversion, register it illegally. If it's imported they may try to tax you hardcore.

cxSHOE

call your dmv and show them the paperwork you have. they will tell you exactly what you need.

:next thing you know people will be coming here to get advice on what color condom to use in the dark:

Stunna MIKE

I said EG6.. meaning its from japan.. no conversion bs..

E36 Guy

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Thats not a quick question :-P

Do you have papers for it?

Stunna MIKE

Sorry, thought I could get a quick answer. Yea got papers for it.

E36 Guy

What papers

Stunna MIKE

Papers that say it was imported from japan.

apexi_eg6

You CANNOT register that car legally in California as it does not have a DOT issue VIN #. Your only option is to register it under a VIN from another vehicle.

ieatrice

pics of the eg6?

Stunna MIKE

Its my cuzins i have to ask him for pictures... i think it was registered at one time.. im not totally sure.. he bought it from his cuzins cuzin orsomthing like that.. only thing wrong with it was broken back window.. and he owed 10 grand on it.. so my cuzin just took over the payments.. so im guessin everything is legit

E36 Guy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by apexi_eg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You CANNOT register that car legally in California as it does not have a DOT issue VIN #. Your only option is to register it under a VIN from another vehicle. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You have NO IDEA what you are talking about. Don't listen to this guy.

Orangecivic251

wow guys no to be mean but you can really search this i found many threads that have all this inofrmation jsut make sure to check archive

apexi_eg6

I don't know what I'm talking about? ****** numbnut. Do your ****** research. In order for a foreign car to be federalized - to receive a VIN from DOT for registration - the DOT and EPA must have crash test data and emissions, respectively, on file. The right hand drive version DOES NOT technically exist in the US, even if it does share the same underpinnings. If it is so easy to register a car straight from Japan, then why do we not see RHD cars all over the road? Two of my friends have registered RHDs (one being a CRX, the other being a Nissan 180SX; both were registered as "kit cars" utilizing a right hand drive conversion and using existing VIN #s). Go ahead, WHACK EG4. Go down to the DMV and try to register a un-VINd vehicle with "papers" from Japan.

Orangecivic251

well technically you can i knwo here in tennessee it's easy to do

Stunna MIKE

Okay, so your saying that just tell the DMV the car is a conversion and use a different VIN number ?? but where do you get the vin from ?? becuase i know it cant be used 2 times ? correct ?

Orangecivic251

well you can go that route but i wouldn't recommend it caus eit is illegal. just really depends on the state your in and there requirements of registering an imported car

E36 Guy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by apexi_eg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know what I'm talking about? ****** numbnut. Do your ****** research. In order for a foreign car to be federalized - to receive a VIN from DOT for registration - the DOT and EPA must have crash test data and emissions, respectively, on file. The right hand drive version DOES NOT technically exist in the US, even if it does share the same underpinnings. If it is so easy to register a car straight from Japan, then why do we not see RHD cars all over the road? Two of my friends have registered RHDs (one being a CRX, the other being a Nissan 180SX; both were registered as "kit cars" utilizing a right hand drive conversion and using existing VIN #s). Go ahead, WHACK EG4. Go down to the DMV and try to register a un-VINd vehicle with "papers" from Japan. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Maybe YOU should do YOUR research!

I HAVE AN IMPORTED RIGHT HAND ******* DRIVE 1993 HONDA CIVIC EG4 REGISTERED 100% LEGALLY WITH THE JDM VIN! YES MY CALIFORNIA CLEAN TITLE SAYS VIN: EG4#######

Your suggested method of VIN SWAPPING is heavily ILLEGAL and is a federal crime. Stop spreading misinformation!

Orangecivic251

NICE SEEING SOMONE DO IT THE LEGAL WAY. IF I WAS IN CALI I'D BUY YOU A BEER RIGHT NOW!(OR SOMETHING VIRGIN IF YOU DON'T DRINK

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Maybe YOU should do YOUR research!

I HAVE AN IMPORTED RIGHT HAND ******* DRIVE 1993 HONDA CIVIC EG4 REGISTERED 100% LEGALLY WITH THE JDM VIN! YES MY CALIFORNIA CLEAN TITLE SAYS VIN: EG4#######

Your suggested method of VIN SWAPPING is heavily ILLEGAL and is a federal crime. Stop spreading misinformation!


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E36 Guy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OrangeCiviC251 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NICE SEEING SOMONE DO IT THE LEGAL WAY. IF I WAS IN CALI I'D BUY YOU A BEER RIGHT NOW!(OR SOMETHING VIRGIN IF YOU DON'T DRINK

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Thanks man! Ill take a Long Island

Orangecivic251

So i gotta ask you i know of all teh states to register an imported vehicle california would be the last place i would want to. how long did teh whole process take you?

cxSHOE

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by apexi_eg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know what I'm talking about? ****** numbnut. Do your ****** research. In order for a foreign car to be federalized - to receive a VIN from DOT for registration - the DOT and EPA must have crash test data and emissions, respectively, on file. The right hand drive version DOES NOT technically exist in the US, even if it does share the same underpinnings. If it is so easy to register a car straight from Japan, then why do we not see RHD cars all over the road? Two of my friends have registered RHDs (one being a CRX, the other being a Nissan 180SX; both were registered as "kit cars" utilizing a right hand drive conversion and using existing VIN #s). Go ahead, WHACK EG4. Go down to the DMV and try to register a un-VINd vehicle with "papers" from Japan. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol.... idiot....

got any marshmellows?

litterbox

HOT...HOT...OUCH..

CoreyR

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WHACK EG4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Maybe YOU should do YOUR research!

I HAVE AN IMPORTED RIGHT HAND ******* DRIVE 1993 HONDA CIVIC EG4 REGISTERED 100% LEGALLY WITH THE JDM VIN! YES MY CALIFORNIA CLEAN TITLE SAYS VIN: EG4#######

Your suggested method of VIN SWAPPING is heavily ILLEGAL and is a federal crime. Stop spreading misinformation!


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******* owned