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OutToWinPAHC · 03-02-2011, 12:54 PM

Just warning to the guys with the gray market cars. We just had a member on Nico have a car taken by homeland security in February, and just today there is another one being taken.

These are the skylines that get titled through Florida without a US vin. They do not have a US customs bond release, or federally legal title. Typically the 14-25K skylines we all love. It kind of sucks.

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/bre...ne-owners.html

Import Junky · 03-02-2011, 01:37 PM

It's pathetic to think we are paying tax dollars to have these douche bags seizing cars as if they were bags of cocaine. This whole "Homeland Security" bull**** is such a crock of ****.

jpalamar · 03-02-2011, 02:03 PM

Thats what happens when you don't follow the law.

Import Junky · 03-02-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

Thats what happens when you don't follow the law.

I'm not debating that. The law is retarded. Completely obscene!!

11secdsm · 03-02-2011, 02:18 PM

It's absolutely ridiculous to think about the amount of money and resources that are being used to combat this issue. It'd be a hell of a lot cheaper for the government to conduct their required testing on these cars and legalize them finally instead of spending countless dollars on investigations, seizures, etc. There are so many more important things to worry about in this country and all they can do is concentrate on such a petty problem.

AutobahnRacer · 03-02-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 11secdsm

There are so many more important things to worry about in this country and all they can do is concentrate on such a petty problem.

I 100% agree, this countries priorities are completely screwed up, and so are the legal systems

Nick Merrone · 03-02-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jrkal

I'm assuming his Skyline was not a total shell on steelies too but this discussion is gray area

Silverfc88 · 03-02-2011, 03:15 PM

Good.

Buy them the legal way or wait until there 25 years old and import them that way.

OutToWinPAHC · 03-02-2011, 03:29 PM

The second is a R32 out of texas. Now its a car big deal, but the issue lies in hey if they can smuggle cars, what else can the smuggle.

OutToWinPAHC · 03-02-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

Thats what happens when you don't follow the law.

Actually this vehicle siesed yester was legal. It conformed to all of the federal and epa laws and was well documented. If you read the artical you will be shocked. This car is one of the ones that was actually federally legal, but they still took it.

fitftw · 03-02-2011, 07:14 PM

I don't understand the law. Any Skyline is safer than my deathtrap. It makes no sense that we can't have Skylines here.

FocusDude · 03-02-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fitftw

I don't understand the law. Any Skyline is safer than my deathtrap. It makes no sense that we can't have Skylines here.

But there is no solid proof of its crash worthiness. It sucks, but yea it's the law.

OutToWinPAHC · 03-02-2011, 09:02 PM

Actually there was for certain R33 models, but they have lifted this due to a certain company.

doug · 03-02-2011, 09:18 PM

homeland security is wasting their time on this? how about focusing on continuing to stop possible terrorist threats instead.. DUMB.

cb7fourdoor · 03-02-2011, 09:49 PM

still frustrates me. the government freaks over the skylines, chasers, mark 2s etc. anything rhd and japanese is illegal. let the cars come in, fix the ****ing economy first, fix the terrorism issue, fix the illegal immigration, fix drugs! but no, the govt has a stick up thier ass and needs to spend taxpayers money on confiscating people's dreams

augustburnshred · 03-02-2011, 09:53 PM

this is such bulls*** I love skylines so much theyre amazing and 1000x more safe than the hoopdie cars i see rolling around without doors, a hood, bumbers, lights, a horn, seatbelts, plastic bags for windows, and not to mention the cars that roll around on doughnuts for 7 months.

**Big_Jim** · 03-02-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

but the issue lies in hey if they can smuggle cars, what else can the smuggle.

this.

Sublime1304 · 03-02-2011, 09:58 PM

I just dont understand why we have to have rules where we cant legally have certain cars in this country. I mean seriously we could be making money off of them. But then if they were allowed, it wouldnt be viewed as rare like it is. Our country is looking to waste time and money on stupid **** when we have far worse problems

Sublime1304 · 03-02-2011, 10:00 PM

Sooner or later im going to lose faith in this country because our government is ****ing **** up lol

01NightHawk · 03-03-2011, 12:54 AM

I read about this earlier today... it's pretty messed up....

I don't expect to see any Skylines at the Sonic meet, let alone anymore spotted threads :'(

Hopefully the ones that are specifically track cars and "unknown" will remain safe.

03-02-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Warning skyline owners - they are being seized again Just warning to the guys with the gray market cars. We just had a member on Nico have a car taken by homeland security in February, and just today there is another one being taken. These are the skylines that get titled through Florida without a US vin. They do not have a US customs bond release, or federally legal title. Typically the 14-25K skylines we all love. It kind of sucks. http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/bre...ne-owners.html

03-02-2011, 02:18 PM	#5
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	It's absolutely ridiculous to think about the amount of money and resources that are being used to combat this issue. It'd be a hell of a lot cheaper for the government to conduct their required testing on these cars and legalize them finally instead of spending countless dollars on investigations, seizures, etc. There are so many more important things to worry about in this country and all they can do is concentrate on such a petty problem. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

03-02-2011, 03:15 PM	#8
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	Good. Buy them the legal way or wait until there 25 years old and import them that way. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj Last edited by Silverfc88; 03-02-2011 at 03:27 PM.

03-02-2011, 07:14 PM	#11
fitftw Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CNJ Member #15351 My Ride: 96 Miata 2,040lbs full tank, hardtop, half-cage iTrader: (0)	I don't understand the law. Any Skyline is safer than my deathtrap. It makes no sense that we can't have Skylines here. __________________ 96 Miata gutted toy car 94 Shadow DD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#15
cb7fourdoor Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2011 Member #19886 My Ride: 92 accord iTrader: (0)	still frustrates me. the government freaks over the skylines, chasers, mark 2s etc. anything rhd and japanese is illegal. let the cars come in, fix the ***ing economy first, fix the terrorism issue, fix the illegal immigration, fix drugs! but no, the govt has a stick up thier ass and needs to spend taxpayers money on confiscating people's dreams __________________ Lowest CB7 in the 215 Last edited by cb7fourdoor; 03-02-2011 at 09:52 PM.*

03-02-2011, 01:37 PM	#2
Import Junky Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Member #7537 My Ride: Evo IX SE iTrader: (0)	It's pathetic to think we are paying tax dollars to have these douche bags seizing cars as if they were bags of cocaine. This whole "Homeland Security" bull** is such a crock of **.

03-02-2011, 02:03 PM	#3
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Thats what happens when you don't follow the law.

03-02-2011, 03:29 PM	#9
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	The second is a R32 out of texas. Now its a car big deal, but the issue lies in hey if they can smuggle cars, what else can the smuggle.

03-02-2011, 09:02 PM	#13
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Actually there was for certain R33 models, but they have lifted this due to a certain company.

03-02-2011, 09:18 PM	#14
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	homeland security is wasting their time on this? how about focusing on continuing to stop possible terrorist threats instead.. DUMB.

03-02-2011, 09:53 PM	#16
augustburnshred Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bear Member #18314 My Ride: 1992 Eagle Talon TSI AWD iTrader: (0)	this is such bulls*** I love skylines so much theyre amazing and 1000x more safe than the hoopdie cars i see rolling around without doors, a hood, bumbers, lights, a horn, seatbelts, plastic bags for windows, and not to mention the cars that roll around on doughnuts for 7 months.

03-02-2011, 09:58 PM	#18
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	I just dont understand why we have to have rules where we cant legally have certain cars in this country. I mean seriously we could be making money off of them. But then if they were allowed, it wouldnt be viewed as rare like it is. Our country is looking to waste time and money on stupid **** when we have far worse problems __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

03-02-2011, 10:00 PM	#19
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Sooner or later im going to lose faith in this country because our government is **ing ** up lol __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

03-03-2011, 12:54 AM	#20
01NightHawk Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 302 Member #16827 My Ride: A Honda boat, and civic with fancy badges iTrader: (0)	I read about this earlier today... it's pretty messed up.... I don't expect to see any Skylines at the Sonic meet, let alone anymore spotted threads :'( Hopefully the ones that are specifically track cars and "unknown" will remain safe.

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