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Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Asian_Pride
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Date: December 29, 2007 05:02PM
Hello people, I need some help with if there is a way to import the car into Virginia where I could drive on the right side instead of the normal left side.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Gravis
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Date: December 29, 2007 05:21PM
and why would you want to do that?
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Asian_Pride
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Date: December 29, 2007 06:53PM
Well because I want to drive on right side and I want to get used to driving on the right side. You got a problem with that???
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Gravis
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Date: December 29, 2007 07:47PM
yes, i do. you may want to check if it's even legal to drive that on the road.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
SE
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Date: December 29, 2007 07:48PM
Yes there is a way, and yes it is legal....I dont know how to get them though but I have seen RHD on the road before.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
mailman
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Date: December 29, 2007 10:17PM
You could always become a mail man and drive a mail truck around. They drive on the right.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
WTF
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Date: December 30, 2007 01:14PM
I am sure you will take this wrong but isn't it dangerous enough having an oriental driving in the first place. Do we really need one with RHD and maybe even talking on a cell phone.
You never see a chinaman in a race car. And dont give me that BS about that slidding sideways crap they do in japan.
You never see a chinaman in a race car. And dont give me that BS about that slidding sideways crap they do in japan.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Gravis
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Date: December 30, 2007 03:21PM
WTF Wrote:
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> And dont
> give me that BS about that slidding sideways crap
> they do in japan.
the maneuver you are talking about is "drifting." this was not invented in japan nor is it practiced. drifting is not a good idea and is bad for your car. traction beats drifting every time.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
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> And dont
> give me that BS about that slidding sideways crap
> they do in japan.
the maneuver you are talking about is "drifting." this was not invented in japan nor is it practiced. drifting is not a good idea and is bad for your car. traction beats drifting every time.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
gabydamage
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Date: January 09, 2008 02:36PM
It is LEGAL to pay all that money to import the car.... but illegal to drive that type of car on US roads. I know....I wanted to bring back a car I purchased in the UK back to the USA with me, but I wouldn't be able to drive it.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/09/2008 02:37PM by gabydamage.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/09/2008 02:37PM by gabydamage.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
still703
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Date: January 09, 2008 03:22PM
RHD cars are legal in VA. A friend of mine bought an R33 Skyline a year ago. He's been stopped a few times for speeding and the police never said anything about his car being RHD. The only thing you have to do is have the imported car meet US Specs. The biggest thing is that it meets EPA standards.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/09/2008 03:24PM by still703.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/09/2008 03:24PM by still703.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
§
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Date: January 09, 2008 07:54PM
Here's a link for how to import a Rover back when I was looking at getting a D90 here from the UK. Not worth the hassle for newer vehicles because of DOT hurdles (mostly NA spec safety issues) and getting it insured is difficult unless you go with a shady underwriter. -§
http://www.eastcoastrover.com/imports.html
http://www.eastcoastrover.com/imports.html
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Andrew
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Date: August 22, 2012 06:18PM
Asian_Pride Wrote:
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> Hello people, I need some help with if there is a
> way to import the car into Virginia where I could
> drive on the right side instead of the normal left
> side.
This is one of the searches on importang RHD, so sorry for bumping an old thread, but it's not old when it shows up on google, so deal with it.
It is legal if it has a left hand drive counterpart approved to by NHSTA, there is NO LAW against RHD, the law is on the safety standards.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/faq%20site/pages/page2.html#Anchor-11-10144
Enjoy
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> Hello people, I need some help with if there is a
> way to import the car into Virginia where I could
> drive on the right side instead of the normal left
> side.
This is one of the searches on importang RHD, so sorry for bumping an old thread, but it's not old when it shows up on google, so deal with it.
It is legal if it has a left hand drive counterpart approved to by NHSTA, there is NO LAW against RHD, the law is on the safety standards.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/faq%20site/pages/page2.html#Anchor-11-10144
Enjoy
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
slanted
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Date: August 22, 2012 07:47PM
Look here zipper! You cant even drive in the first place what makes you think you can drive on the right side? Next thing this far east starts driving on the left side of the road. Starts some asiandale trend. Your people are the reason why auto insurance is so high.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Here's One
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Date: August 22, 2012 08:15PM
Asian_Pride Wrote:
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> Hello people, I need some help with if there is a
> way to import the car into Virginia where I could
> drive on the right side instead of the normal left
> side.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3220101182.html
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> Hello people, I need some help with if there is a
> way to import the car into Virginia where I could
> drive on the right side instead of the normal left
> side.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3220101182.html
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Brit
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Date: August 22, 2012 11:10PM
FWIW, you really DON'T want to drive a RHD drive car in a place (like the U.S.) where we drive on the right. The reason for that is because if you're on a 2-lane road and you're looking to use the oncoming lane to overtake the car in front of you? Well, that's unsafe because you can't see the traffic in the oncoming lane because your seat in a RHD is near the edge of the road instead of the middle of the road. RHD cars were designed to be driven on roads where you drive on the LEFT side of the road. LHD cars were designed to be driven on the RIGHT side of the road.
If you must drive a RHD drive car, please move to Japan or Great Britain.
Your other option, since you seem hell bent on importing a Skyline is to find a shop that can convert the car to LHD. Yes, yes, yes...I'm aware the car wasn't ever constructed that way from factory so technically the parts specific to a Skyline aren't available. But if there's one thing the slopes do well? Is the interchangeable part. I have no doubt there are other parts made by Nissan or an after-market firm for other LHD models that could be retro'd into a RHD Skyline. Check out the Skyline forums on the Interwebz...That car is so popular that I'm sure some ricing drifter has likely already done it and would be more than happy to share his knowledge.
If you must drive a RHD drive car, please move to Japan or Great Britain.
Your other option, since you seem hell bent on importing a Skyline is to find a shop that can convert the car to LHD. Yes, yes, yes...I'm aware the car wasn't ever constructed that way from factory so technically the parts specific to a Skyline aren't available. But if there's one thing the slopes do well? Is the interchangeable part. I have no doubt there are other parts made by Nissan or an after-market firm for other LHD models that could be retro'd into a RHD Skyline. Check out the Skyline forums on the Interwebz...That car is so popular that I'm sure some ricing drifter has likely already done it and would be more than happy to share his knowledge.
Re: Is there a way to import RHD (Right-Hand Drive) into Virginia?
Posted by:
Conway Eastwood
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Date: August 23, 2012 09:28AM
Just get a decomm'd Grumman LLV.