Japanese Imports Australia

Mitsubishi VR4 Legnum Bodykit Twin Turbo

2009-04-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

This is a one off 5 Speed Manual VR4 Legnum, 4wd, Twin Turbo, Intercooled, AYC, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel 17″ Works CR Kais in bronze with new tyres Cibie HID headlight kit & Full Kit with Super VR4 Spoiler, Aftermarket Exhaust, Overall conditon of the car very tidy, all power options window mirrors etc, dont miss out on this on, car in in Adelaide complied and ready to go, all inspections/test drives welcomed and remember all Ozcarimports.com Odometers are certified.
I took this Legnum VR4 for a good drive today around town and through the hills today and was very impressed. It sat on the road very well, car feels tight, smooth riding, clutch was good and brakes are excellent. So come and take it for a drive an see what you think.
If we dont have the Japanese Import Car that you are looking for on the site we are more than happy to source one for you.

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Japanese Car Imports - Australia

2009-04-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

There are several reasons why some Japanese Import Cars aren’t available in Australia – various rules apply to the level of imports and also the nature of the compliance and who applies for the various licenses etc to import.
This means that importing a Japanese car can give you the kudos associated with specialist rare car for the price of standard, boring, common Australian car. You also have a car that will outperform most other things on the road.
The technology is normally ahead of it’s time. For both performance and the general standard of features. This is true of many normal Japanese cars that are imported on a large scale by the manufacturer – the specialist cars that Ozcarimports.com deal with means that this factor is magnified, and with the standard of cars Ozcarimports.com selects, you will find that your Japanese import is truly impressive, unique car that will give you exceptional performance you simply couldn’t hope to get through any other route.
While it may seem to be going to quite some length to get the car you want, the reality is it couldn’t be simpler, and Ozcarimports.com can make the whole process smooth and straightforward, avoiding many of the headaches and hassle you can get simply buying a standard car in Australia.

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Link: http://www.ozcarimports.com/japanese-car-imports.php

Mazda RX-7 2000

2008-11-29T04:36:00.000-08:00

I managed to get some good pics today at the port of this really nice 1999 Mazda RX7 S8. The vehicle is absolutely immaculate throughout. It has done 94,000KMS, but the condition would be as good as any 50km one i have bought over the years.
We will also have this vehicle certified by Jevic in Japan, like we do with all our vehicles, to give you that peice of mind in knowing the kilometres on the car are 100% geninune. I have never bought many in this blue colour, but i could not believe how cool it looks in the sun. I took it for a drive, and it drove really really well, i was really happy with the way it performed.
The car is completly stock, which to some people is a bonus, as they like to modify the vehicle themselves. We have a really good range of the 1999 Mazda RX7 S8 in stock now, so dont delay get a new one for xmas

To check the car out follow this link http://www.ozcarimports.com.au/blog/2008/11/rx7-series8/

Toyota Caldina GT-t

2008-11-29T04:34:00.000-08:00

Well another day up here in Japan trying to get our heads around this Aussie Dollar being so low against the Japanese Yen ?? When is it gonna go up again, so we can all buy more cars ??On the positive front. I managed to buy this really cool 2000 Toyota Caldina GT-T Facelift 5 SPEED !! It definetly looks the part, and drives nice and tight as well. It is on 17INCH alloys, it has the extra front spoiler on it with the driving lights installed, it also has an optional sunroof, which is quite rare in the GT-T Caldinas. The previous owner has fitted a Defi Boost gauge, and also a Defi turbo timer. The car is pretty much stock apart from the wheels. The vehicle is immaculate throughout, and hardly even has a mark on it. The interior is also very clean, as the vehicle has travelled 102,000KMS, this vehicle like all our cars will be Jevic inspected in Japan to give you that peice of mind, in knowing that the kilometres are 100% genuine. We have priced this excellent example at a more than fair price of $16,999, I think at this price it is a bargain, with the way the Aussie dollar has been, I can only see one thing happening to imported vehicles to Australia, the prices will have to go up. Im not sure when this will happen, but dont delay, secure yourself your new Toyota Caldina GT-T through Ozcarimports.com.

Nissan Skyline V35

2008-11-17T07:27:00.000-08:00

I was sitting around the other day and thought that I would start putting some videos together. I have a realsoft spot for the Nissan Skyline V35 coupe So a friend of mine Mark he is our IT guru told me to download Picasa 3. I did this and have been playing around with it alot ever since, this is the first example of my work, what you think and leave a comment but please dont make it to harsh, LOL! Anyway rom now on Luke and I have decided that all the cars that we buy we will put a similar slide show together to give you a full over view of the car. If you can think of anything else that would make it the blog better please let us know.

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2008-11-17T07:22:00.000-08:00

We have just launch a new blog that it tied into our own www.ozcarimports.com website. The aim of this is to easy link the two, but however I will still be posting content on here it will be duplicated from our main blog http://www.ozcarimports.com.au . We will be bringing you update son all of our latest Japanese Import Cars that we are buying. From Nissan Skyline, Mitsubishi VR4, Mitsubishi EVO, Toyota Caldinas and many many more.

I you want any more information or are looking to import a Japanese Import Car into Australia please contact me via www.ozcarimports.com or steve@ozcarimports.com

Mitsubihi Lancer EVO & VR4 AYC

2008-11-04T19:44:00.000-08:00

We have been buying alot of the various different Mitsubihi EVO/VR4 high performance models and given that most of the have the AYC set up in them I thought I would post some information on how the actual set up works.

Active Yaw Control

Active Yaw Control, first incorporated into the Evo IV, was developed by Mitsubishi to improve a vehicle's cornering and acceleration performance, and consequently its safety, under a wide range of operating conditions.
This is achieved by utilising a torque transfer differential which is controlled by various sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU) to enable a difference in torque to go to each of the rear wheels.
As shown in diagram 1 (right hand bend), by increasing the level of torque to the left rear wheel and reducing the torque level to the right wheel, it is possible to change the yaw movement of the vehicle. This in turn will cause the vehicle to steer inwards and reduce the amount of slip on the front tyres, thus resulting in reduced under-steer. It also works if over-steer occurs, as shown in diagram 2, by reducing the torque level to the left hand rear wheel and increasing the torque level to the right hand wheel, again changing the yaw movement to reduce over-steer.
By controlling the amount of torque transmitted to the rear wheels when there is less traction, or a difference in grip on the road surface, AYC also works to improve acceleration and stability on slippery roads (as shown in diagram 3).
Active Centre Differential
The Active Centre Differential, first introduced in the Evo VII, is an electronically controlled hydraulic multi-plate clutch which distributes torque between the front and rear to improve traction under acceleration out of a corner. It works in conjunction with Active Yaw Control which enhances grip and steering response whilst driving through the bend itself. Using sensors, ACD regulates slippage in the 50:50 torque-split diff from free to lock-up according to speed and load. So under hard acceleration the ACD moves towards lock-up to put more torque down on the road for stronger traction, but with rapid steering inputs it operates virtually like an open differential to improve steering feel and response.
A choice of three setting - tarmac, gravel and snow - operated manually, gradually lock up the Active Centre Differential depending on road conditions.

You have any further information or are wanting to import an EVO or VR4 please contact us a http://www.ozcarimports.com or steve@ozcarimports.com

Mitsubishi EVO 6 GSR Japanese Import

2008-10-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

Over the last couple of months the price of Mitsubishi EVO 6 GSR have been taking a little bit of a hiding. We just purchased a good example yesterday in Blue with after-market exhaust, adjustable suspension, pod filter full service history for a landed complied price in Australia of $19700 and this was working on an exchange rate of only AUD .64 Vs 100 Yen.

We managed to sell the car within the same day to a very happy buyer in Sydney. We currently have 2 X Tommi Makenin Evo 6.5 in stock at present, one landed in Australia and the other about to be shipped from Japan.

Mitsubishi Evo 6

Nissan Skyline V35 350GT 6 Speed

2008-10-27T06:40:00.001-07:00

We have had this Nissan Skyline V35 350Gt in stock for a little while now and it time to go, we are running it out at only $29,999 this includes compliance costs. With the state of the Australian dollar at the moment it would be hard to import and replace the car for this cost.

Here are the details of the car.

Car has a stock output of 208Kw, Dual A/con, Elec/wins, 18 inch Factory Rims, Brembo Brakes Front and Back, Cd Player, DVD Player & TV Needs Australian Conversion, After Market Exhaust System, Traction Control, ABS, Front & Side Airbags, Auto Lights On, This Car is Immaculate, All Inspections & Test Drives Welcomed, and remember all OZCARIMPORTS.COM cars come with Jevic Certified Odometers

The car drives like an absolute dream, it only has 25,000 Kms on the clock also.

If you have any questions relating to importing a Japanese car or Nissan Skyline, please feel free to contact us via http://www.ozcarimports.com/ or email me steve@ozcarimports.com

Nissan Skyline GT-T 4 Door "Black"

2008-10-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

We have just purchased this very tidy Turbo 4dr Skyline and it even better because its "Black". These cars have been gaining in popularity over the last six months, we are able to sell them in $15,000-$17,000 price range which is very competitive pricing for the R-34 Skyline.

As we all know the NEO Turbocharged engine in the Nissan skyline preforms very well but it is very easy with some cheap modifications on the R-34 Skyline to get alot more power to the rear wheels.

Engine Tuning Stage 1Exhaust (around 160rwkw)The RB25DET NEO is a sweet sounding engine but very quiet in standard form and as with most factory turbo cars the exhaust causes a huge restriction. A good free flowing exhaust will have the RB sounding great, turbo lag will be reduced, and power gained throughout the rev range. The new exhaust should start from the turbo with a dump pipe either a 3" open bell mouth or better still a split dump to separate the gases from the turbine and wastegate. From here a high quality 3" high flow cat should be used, then 3" all the way to the back of the car with high flow mufflers.

Intake (160 to 170rwkw)Now we have the exhaust side of the engine breathing the next step is to get more air into the engine. Either use a high performance air filter, or replace the air box with a POD style air filter. If you choose to go the POD filter route I recommend you fabricate some type of shield to keep hot air from the engine bay away from your intake. A cold air intake to the filter from the front of your Skyline will also give you a performance advantage. 5-10 rwkw is achievable with this mod.

So as you can see with a min amount of expense its very easy to get your R-34 Skyline GT-t to gain a reasonable amount of power.

So if your interested in importing a car from Japan, please feel free to contact me either via website http://www.ozcarimports.com/ or email me directly steve@ozcarimports.com

Tommi Makinen EVO 6.5

2008-10-22T18:39:00.000-07:00

We have just purchased another great car, Tommi Makenin EVO 6.5. It has 80kms on it and was graded 4 with an interior grading of B. We would anticipate shipping to be within the next few weeks and having a completed compliance date towards the end of December. We can organise delivery anywhere around Australia for this Mitsubishi EVO.

Here are some interesting facts about this Japanese grey import.

Yet another special edition Evolution VI was also released in 1999: the Tommi Makinen Edition, named after Finnish rally driver Tommi Makinen that had won Mitsubishi four WRC drivers championships. It featured a different front bumper, Red/Black Recaro seats (with embossed T. Makinen logo), 17" ENKEI white wheels, a leather MOMO steering wheel and shift knob, a titanium turbine that spooled up quicker, front upper strut brace, lowered ride height (with tarmac stages in mind), and a quicker steering ratio. Amongst other colours, the Evo VI came in an exclusive shade of red with special decals, replicating Tommi Makinen's rally car's colour scheme. This car is also sometimes referred to as an Evolution 6½, Evolution 6.5, or TME for short.

Please contact me via the web-site http://www.ozcarimports.com or email steve@ozcarimports.com.

If you have any other inquiries on importing cars from Japan we are more than happy to help you.

Nissan Skyline R-34 GT-T

2008-10-16T20:41:00.000-07:00

This week we have a couple of nice cars on special and given the state of the Australian dollar Vs the Japanese Yen, I think it would be hard to go past the value on both of these R-34 Skylines.

The first car is a nice looking Nissan Skyline R-34 4 Door, had an auction grading of 4, factory body-kit overall a very standard car, @ $15,999 complied and ready to go that's basically R33 Skyline prices. Check out the following link.

http://www.ozcarimports.com/car.php?id=170&img=1

The second car that we have is a Nissan Skyline R-34 Coupe, extremely clean and tidy standard example in white. All it need is a self nice wheels and lowered a couple on inches and you have got yourself a really nice looking cruiser. The car is price including compliance @ $17,999 this again is not far of the price of a R-33 Skyline. Check it out on the following link.

http://www.ozcarimports.com/car.php?id=176&img=1

Remember we are based in Adelaide South Australia but we can assist you in transporting any of our cars Australia wide. If you have any question on importing car from Japan or general questions on Japanese imports, please feel free to contact us via http://www.ozcarimports.com/ or you can email me directly, steve@ozcarimports.com .

Toyota Caldina GT-T Series 2

2008-10-14T20:55:00.000-07:00

What a popular car the first 2 manual Toyota Caldinas that we imported got snapped up very quickly. Also I have found out several other things on the spec of the Toyota Caldina, the VSC comes standard all of the tiptronic models and LSD are standard on all of the series 2 models.

At Ozcarimports.com we are only targeting the series 2 Toyota Caldina, as there is a good availability of quality stock in Japan. Most of the people wanting to buy them at the moment are wanting something a little different than a Nissan Stagea or Mitsubishi VR4 wagons.

Turbo wagons are very popular in the import community and I think will be for many years to come.

If you want any info on importing a car from Japan please contact us via http://ozcarimports.com/ or steve@ozcarimports.com

Mazda RX-7 Series 8

2008-10-12T17:29:00.000-07:00

We have been importing alot of the Series 8 model RX-7, so I though I would put some general back ground information up that I have gathered up round the place.

With the prices landed in Australia costing around the mid 20k mark they are becoming a good alternative to the Nissan Skyline. With several different spec'd models and some more modified examples being import from Japan, I think we will see a bigger presence of the Series 8 Mazda RX-7 on the road in Australia. As the original RX-7 Series 8 sold new in Australia were only in low volume numbers thus limiting the amount you would see on Australian roads.

Mazda RX-7 Series 8 General Information

Series 8 (January 1999– August 2002) was the final series, and was only available in the Japanese market. More efficient turbochargers were installed, while improved intercooling and radiator cooling was made possible by a revised frontal area. The seats, steering wheel, and front and rear lights were all changed. The rear spoiler was modified and gained adjustability. The top-of-the-line "Type RS" came equipped with a Bilstein suspension and 17" wheels as standard equipment, and reduced weight to 1280 kg (2822 lb). Power was 280 PS (206 kW/276 hp), with 313.8 N·m (231 lb·ft) of torque as per the maximum Japanese limit. The Type RZ version included all the features of the Type RS, but at a lighter weight (at 1270 kg). It also featured custom gun-metal colored BBS wheels and a custom red racing themed interior. Further upgrades included a new 16-bit ECU and ABS system upgrades. The improved ABS system worked by braking differently on each wheel, allowing the car better turning during braking. The effective result made for safer driving for the average buyer. Easily the most collectible of all the RX-7s was the last 1,500 run-out specials. Dubbed the "Spirit R", they combined all the "extra" features Mazda had used on previous limited-run specials. They still command amazing prices on the Japanese used car scene years later.

- There are three kinds of "Spirit R": the "Type A", "Type B", and "Type C". The "Type A" has a 5-speed manual transmission, and is said to have the best performance of the three models. The "Type B" has a 2+2 seat configuration and also sports a 5-speed manual transmission. The "Type C" is also a 2+2, but has a 4-speed automatic transmission. Clarification of the build number breakdown for each type is sought as Mazda hasn't publicly published the production figures.

There is also a "Touring Model" which includes a sun roof, and Bose stereo system. Compared to the R1 and R2 which both don't have a moon roof, and they have an extra front oil cooler in the front bumper, and other race modification equipment

The third and final generation of the RX-7, FD (with FD3S for the JDM and JM1FD for the USA VIN), was an outright, no-compromise sports car by Japanese standards. It featured an aerodynamic, futuristic-looking body design (a testament to its near 11-year lifespan). The 13B-REW was the first-ever mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharger system to export from Japan, boosting power to 255 PS (188 kW/252 hp) in 1993 and finally 280 PS (206 kW/276 hp) by the time production ended in Japan in 2002.

The FD RX-7 was Motor Trend's Import\Domestic Car of the Year. When Playboy magazine first reviewed the FD RX-7 in 1993, they tested it in the same issue as the [then] new Dodge Viper. In that issue, Playboy declared the RX-7 to be the better of the two cars. It went on to win Playboy's Car of the Year for 1993. The FD RX-7 also made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1993 through 1995, for every year in which it was sold state-side. June, 2007 Road&Track magazine proclaimed "The ace in Mazda's sleeve is the RX-7, a car once touted as the purest, most exhilarating sports car in the world.

The sequential twin turbocharged system was a very complex piece of engineering, developed with the aid of Hitachi and previously used on the domestic Cosmo series (JC Cosmo=90–95). The system was composed of two small turbochargers, one to provide torque at low RPM. The 2nd unit was on standby until the upper half of the rpm range during full throttle acceleration. The first turbocharger provided 10 psi (69 kPa) of boost from 1800 rpm, and the 2nd turbocharger was activated at 4000 rpm and also provided 10 psi. The changeover process, between 3500 rpm and 4000 rpm, provided 8 psi (55 kPa), was incredibly smooth, and provided linear acceleration and a very wide torque curve throughout the entire rev range.
Handling in the FD was regarded as world-class, and it is still regarded as being one of the finest handling and best balanced cars of all time. The continued use of the front-midship engine and drivetrain layout, combined with an 50:50 front-rear weight distribution ratio and low center of gravity made the FD a very competent car at the limits.

In North America, three models were offered; the "base", the touring, and the R models. The touring FD had a sunroof, leather seats, and a complex Bose Acoustic Wave system. The R (R1 in 1993 and R2 in 1994–95) models featured stiffer suspensions, an aerodynamics package, suede seats, and Z-rated tires.

Australia had a special high performance version of the RX-7 in 1995, dubbed the RX-7 SP. This model was developed as a homologated road-going version of the factory race cars used in the 12hr endurance races held at Bathurst, New South Wales, beginning in 1991 for the 1995 event held at Eastern Creek, Sydney, New South Wales. An initial run of 25 were made, and later an extra 10 were built by Mazda due to demand. The RX-7 SP produced 204 kW (274 hp) and 357 N·m (263 lb·ft) of torque, compared to the 176 kW (236 hp) and 294 N·m (217 lb·ft) of the standard version. Other changes included a race developed carbon fibre nose cone and rear spoiler, a carbon fibre 120 L fuel tank (as opposed to the 76 L tank in the standard car), a 4.3:1-ratio rear differential, 17 in diameter wheels, larger brake rotors and calipers. An improved intercooler, exhaust, and modified ECU were also included. Weight was reduced significantly with the aid of further carbon fibre usage including lightweight vented bonnet and Recaro seats to reduce weight to just 1218 kg (from 1310 kg). It was a serious road going race car that matched their rival Porsche 911 RS CS for the final year Mazda officially entered. The formula paid off when the RX-7 SP won the title, giving Mazda the winning 12hr trophy for a fourth straight year. A later special version, the Bathurst R, was released in 2001.

In the United Kingdom, for 1992, customers were offered only one version of the FD which was based on a combination of the US touring and base model. For the following year, in a bid to speed up sales, Mazda reduced the price of the RX-7 to £25,000, down from £32,000 and refunded the difference to those who bought the car before that was announced. The FD continued to be imported to the UK till 1995. In 1998, for a car that had suffered from slow sales when it was officially sold, with as surge of interest following its appearances in videogames such as Gran Turismo and the benefit of a newly introduced SVA scheme, which meant an influx of inexpensive Japanese imported cars, the FD would become so popular that there were more parallel and grey imported models brought into the country than Mazda UK had ever imported.

If you would like to contact us regarding importing a Mazda Series 8 RX-7 or any other high performance Japanese Cars email mail steve@ozcarimports.com

Info from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RX-7

Latest Landed, Japanese Import Cars

2008-10-06T18:29:00.000-07:00

We have just had our latest arrival of cars over the last week we have had imported, 2 X Nissan R34 Skylines & 2 X Toyota Caldinas, both are manual. The car should be finished there compliance by the end of the month, please contact us to arrange a viewing or a test drive of a car.

Nissan R34 Skyline Yellow full kit

Nissan R34 Skyline White GTR Kit

Toyota Caldina Manual 2000 White 4wd Turbo

Toyota Caldina Manual 2000 Black 4wd Turbo

I hope these help, email us on steve@ozcarimports.com

Toyota JZX-100 Chaser Tourer

2008-09-25T08:11:00.000-07:00

Well Well, this model car has been a real surprise package. From the buying of our first Toyota Chaser less than 3 months ago we have almost have had daily inquiries on importing the JZX-Chaser. With a lot of people coming into our compliance workshop making comments like, Whats that thing? BMW, mmm 5 series isn't it? Then they take a closer look and are really impressed at the car being a mid 90's Toyota . Having the 1J-ZE on board, I explain to them that its a 2.5l, 6cly ,Turbocharged VVT-I engine you can see the look in there eye, thinking mmm wonder what this thing goes like.

What have we decided to do to curb this problem, well we have just been buying more. We have brought approx 10 JZX-100 Tourer V's now most have been Autos with the rest being Manual 5 sds. Some people have firstly turned there noses up at them being Auto but after a short drive in the car that thought soon leaves there mind, after hearing the turbo spool up and as the power pushes them hard back into the seat, its easy to see why there has been such a big demand for the Toyota JZX-100 Chaser, in both the Drift scene and for an everyday driver also.

I have attached a short video just to give an idea of what the cars sound like with the power on and how easy these cars can be thown around wehen you have the foot down.

Remember if you have any queries what so ever please contact me I am more than happy to help via our web-site http://www.ozcarimports.com/. or email me steve@ozcarimports.com

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Ozcarimports.com Hits YouTube

2008-09-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

Well its been a long time coming well not really, lol! We have finally decided to put together our profile on YouTube. We have just signed up and are going to put with a big effort in to put more information together for you the buyer.

What can you expect to see?

Over the next few weeks I will be researching and editing several videos of my own/others that I have have found on the Internet. I wan to build a comprehensive resource so when you are looking purchase a car off our web site http://www.ozcarimports.com/ , there will be information on the particular car for you to peruse. Maybe an old 5th Gear Episode of a EVO 6 with Jeremy Clarkson at the wheel drifting it all a race track or could be just something simple as an official release from Nissan.

That's all the information I have at this stage. Remember when buying a your next Japanese Import Car, please feel free to contact us via our web-ite @ http://www.ozcarimports.com/

Nissan Stagea 4wd 250T RS4 HICAS

2008-09-18T21:37:00.000-07:00

Just Purchased this nice looking late model Nissan Stagea N35.

Contact us via our web site for a specail Pre-shipping price. This is a great value for money family wagon. Just check out the specs below they really speak for themselves. It has the new NEO Turbo engine under the bonnet with all the power being delivered through it 4wd drive system.

2495cc
VQ25DET (NEO)
280 ps (205.94 kw) / 6400 rpm
41.5 kg*m (406.98 N*m) / 3200 rpm
V type 6 cylinder DOHC
Turbocharger equipped NISSAN EGI (ECCS) (electronic gasoline injection)

Please feel free to contact about all of you importing need at http://www.ozcarimports.com/

Japanese Imported Cars, Latest Buys

2008-09-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Well we have been busy selling cars over the last week so we have gone out and brought some more over the last week, we have added some very nice cars to our stock list. We will be actively looking for more good stock now so we can have it ready to be shipped from Japan to Australia and complied by XMAS.

Here are some of the car we have purchased in the last 5 days, I don't think you will be to disappointed.

Mazda RX-7 Series 8 Black

Nissan Skyline R-34 Gt-t in Red

Nissan Skyline R-34 Gt-t in Pearl White

Nissan Stagea M35 Pearl White Modified

Toyota JZX 100 Chaser Black

Well that's it at this stage, I will up date you from here but for all of your Japanese Car Importing need please feel free to contact us anytime via our web-site, http://www.ozcarimports.com/

Toyota JXZ-100 Chaser Black

2008-09-12T07:49:00.000-07:00

We at http://www.ozcarimports.com/ have just purchased another Toyota Chaser given the popularity of the last couple that sold so well. The current car that we have purchased is Black in Colour, Lowered on 18 inch wheels, Aftermarket exhaust etc. I thought I would drop a few more brief details on the Toyota Chaser on the blog to go with the other details that I have posted on here. Check the car out and let me know what you think.

http://www.ozcarimports.com/car.php?id=217&img=1

Some Jxz-100 Chaser Trivia

The Toyota Chaser is a mid-size 4 door sedan produced by the Toyota Motor Company, Japan. It's a derivative of Toyota Mark II, and only officially sold in Japan. The Toyota Chaser has been known as one of the 'triplets' or 'quartets' of Toyota, because it shares the same chassis with the Toyota Cressida, Mark II, and Cresta. Most of the models use double wishbone coil springs, especially beginning with the X81 series. The Chaser is considered a rung below the Toyota Crown, but offers more sporty character due to its slightly lower body and powerful engine (in fact, most of the 2.5L Toyotas are powered by the 1JZ engine).

So if you have any further inquires please visit http://www.ozcarimports.com/

Senna Drifts New GTR Skyline

2008-09-09T17:28:00.000-07:00

Bruno Senna, Ayrton Senna nephew!!

Found this video online. It has two of my favorite cars in it Porche 911 Turbo and the New Nissan Skyline GTR. They both are 4wd and have similar BHP, much fun in the wet!!

Take a look its great fun.

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New Nissan Skyline GTR Race Win

2008-09-08T04:15:00.000-07:00

The Steven Jones driven Nissan R35 GT-R has taken outright victory in the 2008 Quit Targa West making this the first competition win worldwide for the production GT-R. Jones takes a second honour of being the youngest winner of the Targa West at just 24 years old.
Steven really shows how strong he as a driver is and how good the Nissan GT-R is when you consider the experience and speed of the teams he has beaten out in this event. Jim Richards in his Porsche 911 GT2, for example, is a Targa winning machine taking victory in the Targa West and the Targa Tasmania more often than not in the past 10 years.
To top it off, the Nissan GT-R was on factory run-flat tires while competitors were on R-compound tires.
Congratulations to the Fabcar team, amazing job at winning the first time out in the new GT-R!

Original post GTR BLOG,,

Remember for all of your Japanese Import needs to Australia http://www.ozcarimports.com

Mitsubishi VR4 For Sale

2008-09-03T21:49:00.000-07:00

We have had this car in stock for a while, it was used as a test car for compliance. It would have to be one of the cleanest Mitsubishi VR4 Legnums that I have brought.

The car is 2.5l Twin Turbo has over 208kw, fitted will colour coded Pearl White 18 inch Alloys, Cat Back Exhast and Adjustable Suspension. The interior of the Vr4 Legnum is immaculate and would be very hard to find one this tidy in Australia.

For all of you Japanese Importing needs please feel free to contact us via our web site http://www.ozcarimports.com/ we will be more than happy to assist you at what ever stage you are at.

VR4 - http://www.ozcarimports.com/car.php?id=222&img=1

Mitsubishi Evolution 6.5 TME

2008-09-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has consistently dominated in the rally arena, due to its superior performance, handling, advanced technology and reliability.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6.5 TME embodies the competitive spirit of rally, offering high power outputs, strength and performance, without compromise. The advanced technology, components and lightweight materials that have come about as a result of years of refinement of previous models makes this the most awesome EVO, for the price.

Check out this video from Top Gear, show you what the TME can really do, they put it right through its paces!

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T Modifications.

2008-08-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T

I have just spent the last 2 days driving across Australia in a pretty much stock R-34 4dr Skyline. Apart froom having a Nismo cat back exhaust system and lowered 2 inches the car was stock as a rock. I drove from Adelaide to Mackay Queensland to deviler the car which is approx 2700 Kms. What impressed me most was the actual fuel economy of the car when you were driving at speends of 110km-120km I was getting close to 700kms out of a full tank of petrol.

Thje car preformed very well and you could sit comfortable at high speeds and passing cars running just the standard boost was a breeze, the big road train were not a problem to over take at all. The biggest problem with the trip was the amount of Kangaroos all over the place, I was counting in excess of 20 per km in the Outback so speeds were greatly reduced.

What it got me thinking then on the long drive, what are the actual power specs of this car!! After all I was having a great time throughout the duration of this drive putting the car through its passes. So when I got home I started surfing the net and found the following information, which tells you what the standard power specs are and how you can greatly increase these at a minimal cost.

Under the hood (stock 140 to 150rwkw)The R34 GTT replaced the Nissan Skyline R33 GTS25T and features a upgraded version of the RB25DET. The main difference is the NEO head which has a new varible valve timing system, revised cam profiles, and solid lifters. Power was increased to 206kw with more torque availible earlier in the rev range. The turbo has a slightly larger exaust housing and a nylon compressor wheel. Cooling has also been improved with a larger more efficent intercooler.

Engine Tuning Stage 1Exhaust (around 160rwkw)The RB25DET NEO is a sweet sounding engine but very quiet in standard form and as with most factory turbo cars the exhaust causes a huge restriction. A good free flowing exhaust will have the RB sounding great, turbo lag will be reduced, and power gained throughout the rev range. The new exhaust should start from the turbo with a dump pipe either a 3" open bell mouth or better still a split dump to separate the gases from the turbine and wastegate. From here a high quality 3" high flow cat should be used, then 3" all the way to the back of the car with high flow mufflers.

Intake (160 to 170rwkw)Now we have the exhaust side of the engine breathing the next step is to get more air into the engine. Either use a high performance air filter, or replace the air box with a POD style air filter. If you choose to go the POD filter route I recommend you fabricate some type of shield to keep hot air from the engine bay away from your intake. A cold air intake to the filter from the front of your Skyline will also give you a performance advantage. 5-10 rwkw is achievable with this mod.

Boost increase (175 to 185rwkw)In standard form the R34 runs a two stage boost control system 5psi to 4500 rpm then 7psi to red line 7000 rpm. As mentioned before the turbo’s exhaust wheel is ceramic and they tend to fail if to much heat is generated. The amount of boost you can run with the stock turbo is debatable but I don’t recommend running more than 10 psi. You have a few options when choosing to increase the boost either a manual boost controller, electronic boost controller, or a new wastegate actuator.

A manual controller is very basic in its operation it bleeds off air causing the wastegate actuator to open later. The amount of boost run depends on the amount of air bled form the system. It is critical to install an after market boost gauge before carrying out this modification as the stock gauge is not accurate enough and is measured in mmg not psi or bar. Manual boost controllers are cheep and easy to install but they do have there disadvantages some can cause boost spikes and boost creep I have also found boost tends to tail off high in the rev range.
Electronic boost controllers on the other hand use stepper motors and monitor boost about every 10th of a second because of this boost spikes and boost creep are kept to a minimum, and the desired boost level is held to redline. Electronic boost controllers are expensive and for this level of modification a manual controller will probably be good enough.

A 3rd option is to install a different wastgate actuator and the good news is the R32GTST item is exactly the same as the R34 except the spring inside is set for 10psi. R32 actuators can be hard to find but I think it’s the best option for this level of modification as boost spikes and boost creep are eliminated.

No mater which system you choose the 2 stage boost control system should be disconnected. After this mod is carried out many people notice flat spots throughout the rev range this is due to the ECU seeing an increase in airflow and as a safety precaution it richens the air fuel mixtures. Many people find re-gaping the spark plugs from 1.1mm to 0.8mm fixes this problem but if it does not you need to consider the next upgrade.

ECU (185 to 200+rwkw)As mentioned before many people have problems with flat spots and rich air fuel ratios. Even if you don’t have these dreaded flat spots an aftermarket ECU will give good power gains and improve drivability. One popular option is the Apexi SAFC (Super air flow computer). The SAFC is a piggy back to the ECU and works by tricking the ECU into thinking your engine is getting more or less air than your engine actually is. Tuning should be done be a professional on a dyno this modification should fix those dreaded flat spots by leaning you airfuel ratio's at different RPM points.

A better but more expensive option is the Apexi Power FC which replaces the standard ECU. Many people choose the Power FC as its less expensive than other aftermarket ECU's, and it plugs straight into you old loom so there is no need to cut any wires. All parameters of your car can be tuned with a Power FC but once again it should be dyno tuned by a professional. Please note the power FC cannot be used an automatic transmission.
Clutch and Fuel Pump At this level of modification it’s likely that your clutch and or fuel pump will need upgrading to handing the extra power.

ConclusionThis completes stage 1 engine tuning for the Nissan Skyline R34 GTT. Basically at this stage we are at the limits of the standard turbo and fuel systems but in terms of car modification this level of tuning offers great value for money. Many people with these modifications along with well sorted suspension and tyre packages have 12 run second quarter mile passes.

http://nissanskyline.6te.net/tuning_GTT.htm

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New Direction For Importing Your Car From Japan

2008-08-19T05:20:00.000-07:00

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Mazda RX-7 buying check list

2008-08-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Thinking about buying an RX-7 but have heard horror stories?

The 3rd gen RX-7 is a great car 1993-2002, but it does have some problems. These problems by themselves are not serious in nature, but if not addressed can lead to catastrophic mechanical failures that may damage the reputation of the marquee as well as put a sizeable dent in your wallet. You must remember that this is a high performance vehicle and requires maintenance commensurate with its capabilities. I will address each item in order of importance, with the most critical items last.
The RX-7 has always been a high performance sports car as each new generation was introduced. With performance often exceeding competition that was priced far in excess (or for that matter, a multiple) of its purchase price, there are some areas where sacrifices were made to save money, while developments in the high performance aspects of the vehicle were well represented. The least critical of these areas are interior trim. The black console, door and dash panels were, on the 93 cars at least, coated with material that would not hold up. Many of these early cars had these panels replaced under warranty.
Some early cars also had exterior paint problems, where the color coat did not adhere properly to the primer. By now most of those cars have been touched up or completely repainted, so don't disqualify a repainted car as a candidate for purchase.
The passenger door handles are very fragile, often broken and cost $250 to replace, but can be repaired relatively easily.
There were 3 recalls on these Mazada RX-7- brakes (vacuum hose modification), new (high temp) fuel lines and cooling system (pressure cap and fan control module). These should already have been performed by now.
The inadequate ground wires between the engine and body should be supplemented with heavy duty cable. In some cars this will remedy the 3000 rpm hesitation that occurs when not fully up to operating temperature.
There are some vehicles with 5th gear synchro problems. The use of Redline oil should prevent the problem from developing in the first place. If not, Mostly Mazda has a spring kit that will help alleviate the problem. The 5th gear synchro may also be cracked if there is a grind every time 5th is selected.
Proper (read- not too tight) belt tension is essential for water pump ($200-600) longevity. With stock cooling systems, there is a specific procedure for bleeding air from the system that must be followed when refilling or flushing.
The Mazda dealer service department may be the greatest threat to these 3rd gen cars. DO NOT go to a dealer for service unless you get a recommendation FROM ANOTHER RX-7 owner first. Many dealers are not properly trained to service these cars and do more damage than repairs, but there are enough dealers and independent shops that specialize in this particular vehicle that service should not be a major problem.
These cars, when fitted with just a few bolt on modifications, are capable of tremendous horsepower gains, but these modifications must not be lightly undertaken- proper fuel enrichment to accommodate intake and exhaust flow improvements MUST be provided. If you are purchasing a modified car, make sure fuel enrichment has been taken into account.
Remember, for a combined total of under $600 in reliability upgrades (if you do most of the work yourself), you can have a bulletproof rotary rocket capable of embarrassing some very exotic machinery. There is no need to be afraid of the car. It just requires proper preparation, that although is not required for you basic Honda, will put a huge smile on your face when you put it through its paces. As you surf the web, take a look at the enthusiasm you see in the (many) RX-7 web sites you'll see. Racers, engineers and other technically oriented types are HIGHLY represented among the ranks of owners. People love the car for a reason, and these people wouldn't be so dedicated to the model if it wasn't so special.
People keep asking me how to purge their cooling system on the RX-7. To purge cooing system: fill the passenger side overflow tank to the full line on the dipstick. Fill the black expansion tank near the IC to the top. fill the water pump mounted filler to the top. Start the engine and turn on the heat till it blows warm. Shut off the car and let it cool. *Remove the water pump filler cap. if the level dropped more than 1 inch, remove the cap on the black expansion tank and fill it to the top. (if less than 1 inch, fill water pump filler cap to the top, restart the car w/ heat still on, now you should be OK, just recheck every day or 2 until the level stabilizes). Replace the cap and top off the water pump filler cap. Restart the car w/ heat still on. Let it cool again. If the level drops at the water pump cap again repeat everything after * until it the level there stays within 3/4 inch from the top. If you can't get it to stay topped off after 3 iterations:
Replace coolant overflow system w/ this setup: coolant_tank.htm
This should be done anyway because that little black expansion tank will split from the heat. This has caused slippery coolant to spray out under the tires and loss of control of vehicles in more than one instance. If you don't do the mod on the web page, replace the expansion tank anyway with the one from Pettit (approx. $135) to enhance reliability. If you still loose coolant, CAREFULLY check the hose from the black expansion tank to the coolant recovery tank near the air filter. Even a tiny pinhole or bad seal on this hose will prevent coolant from being siphoned back into the engine on shutdown, which will eventually lower the level of coolant in the engine. If everything still checks out, have the cooling system pressure checked and the spark plugs and oil checked for coolant- you may have a more serious problem.

So at the end of the day you can se some of the simple checks will make sure that buying your RX-7 can be an easy experinence.

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Mitsubishi Vr4 Legnum & Galant

2008-08-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

http://www.ozcarimports.com/ have bee buying allot of these cars over the last 12 months, the popularity of the car has some what slowed the sales down on the Nissan Stageas which would be a comparable import into Australia. The fact that the car has Twin Turbos rather than a single turbo system makes it allot more appealing to potential buyers, the AYC in the high spec models defiantly helped the car corner allot harder making you feel safer.

The final VR-4 was introduced in 1996. The engine capacity was enlarged substantially to 2.5 L, which pushed the power up by 15 percent to the Japanese voluntary limit of 280 PS. The car was now capable of over 150 mph when derestricted, and could accelerate from 0-60 in about six seconds.
The Type-V model could be specified with either the existing 5-speed manual or the optional INVECS-II, which was now an advanced self-learning 5-speed semi-auto based on Porsche's Tiptronic transmission, while the Type-S model offered the optional Active Yaw Control (AYC). This complex rear diff was first seen on the Lancer Evo IV, and used an array of sensors to detect and quell oversteer, giving the ultimate VR-4 great agility for a vehicle of its size and weight.
With the 8th generation of the Galant, Mitsubishi introduced a station wagon (known in many markets as the Legnum) to replace the old 5-door hatchback, and the Mitsubishi VR-4 was now available in both body styles.
North America and Europe were again denied this model, but the burgeoning grey import trade meant that it developed a cult following in several overseas territories, especially the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. In 2000 MMC's motorsport partner Ralliart was contracted to type-approve Galants and Lancers for UK sales, and 200 Mitsubishi VR-4s were officially imported before production finally ceased two years later.

Technical specifications
Engine
Configuration — DOHC 24v V type 6 cylinder
Code — 6A13TT
Bore/stroke, capacity — 81.0 × 80.8 mm, 2498 cc
Compression ratio — 8.5:1
Fuelling — ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel
Peak power — 206 kW (280 PS) @ 5500 rpm
Peak torque — 367 N·m (271 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm
Transmission — 5 speed semi-auto / 5 speed manual
Suspension — Multi-link (front & rear)
Dimensions
Length — 4680 mm
Width — 1760 mm
Height — 1420 mm
Wheelbase — 2635 mm
Curb weight — 1520 kg
Fuel tank — 60 L
Wheels/tyres — 225/50 R16 91V

Tech info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Galant_VR-4

Nissan Skyline RB Series Engines

2008-08-08T03:21:00.000-07:00

The RB engine is a 2.0L to 3.0L straight-6 four-stroke gasoline engine from Nissan.
Both SOHC and DOHC versions have an aluminum head. The SOHC versions have 2 valves per cylinder and the DOHC versions have 4 valves per cylinder, all cam lobes move only one valve. All RB engines have belt driven cams and a cast iron block. All turbo models have an intercooled turbo (except the single cam RB20ET & RB30ET engines), and most have a recirculating factory blow off valve (except when fitted to Laurels and Cefiros) to reduce boost surge when the throttle is closed.
Some sources indicate the 'RB' name stands for 'Race Bred'[1], although this is disputed. The Nissan RB Engine is derived from the 6 cylinder Nissan L20A engine which has the same bore and stroke.

[edit] Bore and stroke
All Nissan engines follow a naming convention, identifying the engine family (in this case, RB), displacement, and features present- see the list of Nissan engines for detail.
The stock dimensions for the RB engines;
RB20 - 2.0 L (1998 cc, bore: 78.0 mm, stroke: 69.7 mm)
RB24 - 2.4 L (2428 cc, bore: 86.0 mm, stroke: 69.7 mm)
RB25 - 2.5 L (2498 cc, bore: 86.0 mm, stroke: 71.7 mm)
RB26 - 2.6 L (2568 cc, bore: 86.0 mm, stroke: 73.7 mm)
RB30 - 3.0 L (2982 cc, bore: 86.0 mm, stroke: 85.0 mm)
"D" indicates a double overhead cam as opposed to a single overhead cam
"E" indicates the engine is electronically fuel-injected as opposed to carbureted
"T" indicates the engine has a factory installed turbocharger

[edit] RB20

RB30E engine in an R31 Nissan Skyline
There were a variety of 2.0 L RB20 engines produced:
RB20E - single-cam (85 to 96 kW (115 to 130 ps) @ 5600 rpm, 167 to 181 N·m (17 to 18,5 kgf·m) @ 4400 rpm)
RB20ET - single-cam turbocharged (107 kW (145 PS) @ 6000 rpm, 206 N·m (21.0 kgf·m) @ 3200 rpm)
RB20DE - twin-cam (110 to 114 kW (150 to 155 PS) @ 6400 rpm, 181 to 186 N·m (18.5 to 19 kgf·m) @ 5600 (and later with a NEO-Head 4400 rpm)
RB20DET - twin-cam turbocharged (158 kW (215 PS) @ 6400 rpm, 265 N·m (27.0 kgf·m) @ 3200 rpm)
RB20P - single-cam (94 PS @5600 rpm and 142 N·m @2400 rpm)
RB20DET-R - twin-cam turbocharged (210 ps @6400 rpm and 245 N·m @4800 rpm
The first RB20E/ET/DE/DET engines were fitted to the R31 Skyline. The early twin cam engines are generally referred to as 'Red Top' engines because they have red cam covers. The early twin cam engines featured the NICS (Nissan Induction Control System) injection system, while the single cam engines always used ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System). Later 'Red Top' twin cam engines used in the R31 series Skylines from late 1987 onward use the ECCS system and a different intake manifold arrangement. The RB20E was also fitted to some Holden Commodores (the VL Commodore) sold in New Zealand, and also to the A31 Cefiro. The Z31 200ZR was fitted with an intercooled NICS type RB20DET.

RB30ET Engine using VLT crossover and VLT plenum in an R31 Passage Wagon
Laurels, R32 Skyline and Cefiros used the second (1988-1993) series RB20E/DE/DET. This had an improved head design, and used the ECCS injection system. These later motors are known as 'Silver Top' engines.
The RB20DET-R was used in the Nissan Skyline 2000GTS-R (HR31). It is limited to 800 units.
The RB20P is the autogas LPG (Liquified petroleum gas) version of the RB20, but with 12 valves (OHC).

RB20DET swap into a Nissan 240SX

[edit] RB24S
This is a relatively unknown engine, as it was not produced for the Japanese domestic market. These were fitted to some left hand drive Nissan Cefiros exported from Japan new. Mechanically it is made from an RB30E head, RB25DE/DET block and RB20DE/DET crank with 34 mm height pistons. This engine used carburretors instead of the Nissan ECCS fuel injection system. It is able to rev harder than the RB25DE/DET (as it has the same stroke as the RB20DE/DET) as well as being almost the same displacement as the RB25DE/DET. A common modification is to fit a twin cam head from other RB series motors while retaining the carburreted set-up. The standard single cam form produced 141 PS @ 5000 rpm and 20.1 kgf·m (197 N·m) of torque @ 4400 rpm.

[edit] RB25

1993 RB25DET with VCT

1998 NEO RB25DET
The 2.5 L RB25 engine was produced in three forms:
RB25DE - twin-cam 140 kW/190 PS and 147 kW/200 PS (with VCT) @ 6000 rpm, 255 N·m (26.0 kgf·m) @ 4000 rpm)
RB25DET - twin-cam turbo (T28 Turbo) (245 to 250 hp and 319 N·m)
NEO RB25DET - twin-cam turbo (206 kW (280 PS) @ 6400 rpm, 362 N·m (37.0 kgf·m) @ 3200 rpm)
RB25DE and DET engines produced from August 1993 also featured NVCS (Nissan Variable Cam System) for the intake cam. This gave the new RB25DE more power and torque at lower rpm than the previous model.
In May 1998 a NEO head was fitted, which enabled the engine to be classified as a low emission vehicle engine (LEV). The non-VCT and non-turbo was fitted to the R32 Skyline, the VCT turbo and non-turbo was fitted to R33 Skylines and the WC34 Stagea. R34 Skylines also use these engines, but they are fitted with a NEO head.

[edit] RB26DETT

RB26 in an R33 Skyline
The RB26DETT engine is a 2.6L Inline-6 engine manufactured by Nissan, for use primarily in the 1989-2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The RB26DETT engine block is made from cast iron, and the cylinder head is made from aluminium. The cylinder head contains 24 valves (4 valves per cylinder), and uses a dual overhead camshaft setup. The engine also uses a parallel twin turbo system. The turbo system is arranged so that the front turbo is powered by the front 3 cylinders, and the rear turbo is powered by the rear 3 cylinders. The turbo chargers are of equal size, and are set by the wastegates to limit boost pressure to 14.7 psi, although the Skyline GT-R has a built in boost restrictor to keep boost under 10 psi.
It is often possible to produce 600hp without modification of the engine internals (by use of larger turbocharger, and either keeping the stock twin turbo arrangement, or using a single turbocharger). With extreme modification, the RB26 motor is capable of power in excess of 1 megawatt (or over 1,340 hp). [2][3]
There is a common oiling problem with the pre-1992 R32 RB26 motors, as the surface where the crank meets the oil pump was machined too small, eventually leading to oil pump failure at high rpm. This was fixed for later versions of the RB26.
Originally the R32 GT-R was planned to have a 2.4L RB24DETT, and compete in the 4000 cc class (in Group A rules, the displacement is multiplied by 1.7 if the engine is turbocharged). This was when Nismo was going through the process of designing the R32 GT-R to be a Group A race car. But when the engineers added the AWD system, it would make the car heavy and less competitive. Nismo made the decision to make the engine a 2.6L twin turbo, and compete in the 4500 cc class, resulting in the RB26DETT known today.[4]
The RB26DETT was used in the following cars:
Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
Nissan Stagea 260RS
Tommy Kaira ZZ II

[edit] RB26DETT N1
The RB26DETT N1 is a modified version of the RB26DETT engine. Nismo (Nissan Motorsports) found that the standard RB26DETT engine required too much maintenance to use in a Group-A or Group-N race car. As an upgrade, Nismo balanced the crankshaft to a higher specification than stock, as the RB26DETT engine experiences vibrations between 7000 and 8000 rpm. The engine also has improved water channels within the engine block. The top piston rings were also upgraded to 1.2 mm. The N1 engine also received upgraded camshafts, and upgraded turbochargers.
Although all versions of the RB26DETT N1 engine use Garrett T25 turbochargers, the specification of the turbochargers changed through the 3 generations of the RB26DETT N1 engine (R32, R33, and R34). The R32, and R33 versions used Journal Bearing T25 Turbochargers. The R34 RB26DETT N1 engine used Garrett GT25 turbo chargers (which use a Ball Bearing, and has much faster response than a Journal Bearing due to reduced friction).
The biggest difference between the turbochargers used in the N1 engine, and the standard RB26DETT engine, is that the Turbine Wheels in the turbocharger are made from Steel, rather than the Ceramic used for the Standard RB26DETT turbochargers. The Ceramic turbine wheels are found to be very unreliable when used at higher temperatures (such as when the turbochargers are used at a higher boost pressure than stock).

[edit] RB26DETT Z2
This is the engine used in the Nissan Skyline GT-R Z-Tune. It uses the stronger RB26 N-1 block, modified with Nismo parts, bored and stroked to 2.8 L (87.0 x 77.7 mm). The end result was the RB28Z2, which produces 500 hp (368 kW) and 540 N·m of torque [5].

[edit] RB30
Three models of 3.0 L RB30 were produced:
RB30S - carbureted single-cam
RB30E - fuel-injected single-cam (114 kW @ 5200 rpm, 247 N·m (25.2 kgf·m) @ 3600 rpm)
RB30E R31 Skyline - fuel-injected single-cam (117 kW @ 5200 rpm, 252 N·m (25.2 kgf·m) @ 3600 rpm)
RB30ET VL Commodore - fuel-injected single-cam turbo (150 kW @ 5600 rpm, 296 N·m @ 3200 rpm)
This motor was produced because the Holden 202 (3.3 L) powering the Holden Commodore could no longer satisfy emissions requirements, and with all new cars required to run on unleaded petrol by 1986, a quick replacement was needed. Nissan Motor Co. sold the RB30E to Holden for the VL Commodore. The RB30E in the VL suffered from cylinder head cracking due to the radiator being fitted lower in the engine bay, causing air locks in the cylinder head. This was not as severe in R31 Skyline as the radiator is mounted higher. The engine proved to be very reliable apart from this issue. The RB30S was found in some Middle Eastern R31 Skylines and in some Nissan Patrols. The RB30E was found in R31 Skylines and VL Commodores in Australia as well as in South African R31 Skylines (with 126 kW @ 5000 rpm and 260 Nm @ 3500 rpm)
The turbocharged RB30ET (producing 150 kW) was found only in the VL Commodore (available in all Calais) and consisted of a lower compression RB30E bottom end, more powerful oil pump, T3 Garrett turbocharger, 250 cc injectors and a different intake manifold. The motor itself is still popular today (albeit in highly modified form) on the Australian Drag Racing circuit.
Nissan Special Vehicles Division Australia produced two limited models of R31 Skylines, the GTS1 and GTS2. These contained slightly more powerful RB30E engines, containing lumpier cams and better flowing exhausts.
GTS1 RB30E - injected single-cam (130 kW @ 5500 rpm, 255 Nm (26.0 kgf·m) @ 3500 rpm) - special cam profile, special exhaust[6]
GTS2 RB30E - injected single-cam (140 kW @ 5600 rpm, 270 N·m (27.5 kgf·m) @ 4400 rpm) - special cam profile, special exhaust, piggy back computer, valve porting[7]

[edit] RB30DE
These rare engines were used in the Tommy Kaira M30 based on the R31 Skyline GTS-R. A modified RB20DE head was bolted on to the RB30E block. It delivered 177 kW (240 PS) @ 7000 rpm and 294 N·m (30.0 kgf·m) @ 4800 rpm.

[edit] RB30DET

RB30DET - R31 RB30E block, R32 RB25DE head.
Nissan did not produce this engine, but it refers to a turbocharged engine featuring an RB30E block with a twin-cam head conversion. Common hybrid in Australasia using a RB30E bottom end mated to a RB25DE,RB25DET or RB26DETT cylinder head and turbo (RB20DE and DET heads are not used as the bores are different in size; RB30 86.0mm RB20 78.0mm). The RB25DE cylinder head from the R32 Skyline, A31 Cefiro or C33 Laurel can be used, and fits perfectly on (although better valve springs are required to prevent valve float when running any more than stock boost). The RB25DET (from the R33 Skyline or C34 Laurel or Stagea) head is also used, however an external oil feed must be fabricated for the variable cam timing on the RB25DET, and the galleries at the front of the engine do not line up. The variable cam timing may be disconnected altogether.
The fitment of a twin cam head from any of these engines onto a standard compression RB30E bottom end gives an ideal compression ratio for a mild to moderately modified street turbo engine, making the conversion popular amongst those who would otherwise convert their RB30E to a high compression RB30ET using original ET bolt on externals.
Although it has a larger displacement than the RB26DETT, maximum possible horsepower is less, as the RB30 block lacks the RB26 block's internal cast-in bracing, and consequently cannot rev as high due to harmonic issues at ~7500 rpm. To compensate, the RB30DET produces more torque at lower revs. There is also an 'RB30DETT' kit manufactured by OS Giken of Japan, which bolts an extension on top of the RB26 engine block, and fits liners, to give an 86 mm bore x 86 mm stroke. It is available as an assembled short block, containing billet chrome-molybdenum crank, billet chrome-molybdenum H-beam connecting rods, forged pistons, and costs ¥1,500,000.[8]

[edit] RB-X GT2
The RB-X GT2 (also called REINIK) is an engine specially made for the Nismo 400R. The difference between this engine and a RB26DETT is that the engine is bored and stroked (87.0 × 77.7 mm) which results in 2771 cc. Engine gives out 400 PS (331 kW) at 6800 rpm and 47.8 kgf·m (469 N·m or 347 lbf·ft) at 4400 rpm [9]. This engine comes with a reinforced cylinder block and cylinder head, metal head gasket, pistons with cooling channels, forged crank shaft, forged connecting rods, N1 turbine with reinforced actuator, high flow air cleaner, stainless down pipe, and low air resistance sport catalizer, most of which were not offered for the RB26DETT.

Info from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_RB_engine

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Nissan Silvia S15/200SX Popular Drifter

2008-08-04T01:37:00.000-07:00

We dont really get asked for the Nissan Silvia s15 to much but I thought I would post some general information up on them. They work out by the time you land the car in Australia roughly the same priced as a 2nd hand Australia new car, main difference the import has 47 more KW factory and is called a silvia not a 200sx.

Japan saw a new version of the Nissan Silvia (S15) in 1999, now boasting 250 hp (184 kW) from its SR20DET engine, thanks to a ball bearing turbocharger upgrade, as well as improved engine management. The SR20DE (non-turbo motor) featured only 165 hp (121 kW).
The S15 Silvia included aggressive styling inside and out; upgrades to the chassis and suspension, including increased use of light alloy suspension components; and for the first time, a six-speed manual transmission (in addition to a 5-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic). Also for the first time, instead of a viscous limited slip differential, the S15 offered a more effective helical limited slip unit.
The S15 Nissan Silvia model lineup was initially simplified to just the Spec-S (non-turbo) and Spec-R (turbo), both models offering an "Aero" variant with a large rear wing and mild ground effects.
Spec-R Variant
The Spec-R differed from previous Silvia models by featuring a 6-speed manual transmission. The Spec-R also included extensive chassis and suspension strengthening; via the use of anti-roll bars and strut bracing. The S15 featured the same 4-piston front brake calipers that were found in the S14 but included a larger brake booster. One of the major changes to the S15 model of the Silvia was the implementation of a helical limited slip differential to control rear wheel traction. The result was a safer, more track/fast-street driven Silvia; in some contrast to its drifting heritage. As with many Nissan's, HICAS (High Capacity Active Steering) four wheel steering was available as an option.
Spec-S Variant
The Spec-S featured only a 5-speed manual transmission (in addition to a 4-speed automatic available on both the Spec-S and the Spec-R). It also lacked the additional chassis support of the Spec-R; featured 2-piston front brake caliper and a slightly smaller brake power booster. The Spec-S also only featured the viscous limited slip differential.

The line was later expanded to include various luxury and upgrade option packages for both the Spec-S and Spec-R. Autech, a specialty car developer, also offered several tuned versions of the S15; one with body and interior trim modeled after the Ferrari 456, called the style-A, available in both Spec-S and Spec-R based trims; and a second tuned version was based of the Spec-S trim level with the engine output increased to 200 hp (150 kW) through the use of increased compression, more aggressive camshafts, and free-breathing intake and exhaust tracts, along with ECU tuning and upgrades to the chassis and suspension. This version also included the 6-speed transmission and other upgrades normally found only in the Spec-R.
There was also a convertible variant of the Silvia, called the Varietta, featuring a folding retractable hardtop. The Varietta was built by Autech and was based on the Spec-S model, featuring the same naturally aspirated engine, with a choice of the 4-speed automatic transmission or the 5-speed manual transmission.

Production of the Silvia ended in August of 2002 amidst Nissan's efforts to reduce its myriad of platforms. Nissan's sole sports car platform in the world is now the FM Platform, which underpins the current Fairlady Z marketed in the United States as the 350Z.

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Information for this article from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Silvia also has the brief history of the Silvia from its inseption.

How Genuine Is Your Car????

2008-08-01T21:50:00.000-07:00

Importing a car into Australia can be a relatively simple process if you employ the services of a professional company.

One of the most common complaints I always here on forums such as, Skylines Australia & the Mitsubishi VR4 forums is that people are buying cars with tampered odometers. They normally find this out when they are looking around there new car and see something such as a 100,000km service sticker on the car, saying it had its service 2 years previous, but the car is showing 65,000 km on the clock. This is not fair on buyer normally young adults that have either taken a loan out to buy the car or have spent there hard earned cash, only to find out that they have paid full price for there new eg. Nissan Skyline and it's not really all that it is cracked up to be.

We at www.ozcarimports.com have all our vehicles odometers independently checked, and certified by JEVIC in Japan. This simply means that all our odometers are 100% genuine. .

Below is information with a link to the JEVIC site. At www.ozcarimports.com we want you to get exactly what you are paying for.

Odometer Verification:

The authenticity of a vehicles mileage is an important part of importing, buying and selling a used vehicle. All types of vehicles are subject to odometer tampering. Analogue, digital, and diagnostic. JEVIC's inspection consists of a forensic examination subject to removal of the odometer unit, diagnostic testing, vehicle condition, available maintenance records and documents and finally crossed checked on a national database. Once a vehicle passes inspection, a recognizable sticker is placed on the front windscreen identifying it as having an authentic odometer reading. Also issued is a Certificate of Inspection.JEVIC has been contracted by importing countries regulatory authorities to conduct Odometer Inspections on all vehicles prior to export. Such countries include Fiji and Malta. The New Zealand Automobile Association has entered into a Joint Venture with JEVIC to protect consumers against odometer fraud and fully endorces the JEVIC Odometer Inspection process.To further guarantee the highest standard of technical ability and quality assurance is maintained, JEVIC have achieved ISO/IEC 17020:1998 accreditation recognized internationally, specifically for Odometer Inspections.Odometer verifications can be completed in Japan, Singapore and New Zealand for world wide destinations.

JEVIC LINK:

http://www.jevic.co.jp/jevic_english/inspectionservices/index4.html

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

2008-07-31T01:46:00.000-07:00

Found this write up on the New Evo thought it might be of some interest, we get more and more inquiries every week about people wanting import the different variants of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.

Auto Trader Ten Point Test rating: 82%

The standard Mitsubishi Lancer is worthy, if lacking bundles of personality. But when it has an 'Evolution' badge, it turns into a fire-spitting monster.
Can a car conceived for the world's rally stages make a use able everyday supersaloon car? We clocked almost 1,000 miles in the 366bhp turbocharged rocketship to find out.

Read on for the full review of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR FQ-360, or click the links below to skip to a section.

1. Looks
In gunmetal grey, our Evo test car looked like the Batmobile for the new millennium. Whether you like the huge vents, wings and grilles dotted all around the car is a matter of taste, but there's no denying it has massive presence from every angle.

The front bumper and bonnet sport no fewer than nine vents, which are essential for cooling that powerful engine. Our 360 version also has a carbon fibre front 'splitter' at the bottom of the front bumper to aid downforce; it looks great, but proved kerb-baitingly low. The square number plate has been moved to the side to allow maximum airflow to the turbocharger's intercooler.

Moving to the rear, a series of carbon fibre fins at the rear of the roof increase high-speed stability; although these are often overshadowed by the enormous wing at the rear. Once again, the centre part of the spoiler is light weight carbon fibre, and is necessary to keep the rear of the car stable at its limited top speed of 157mph.

The bottom of the rear bumper features a F1-style rear diffuser to improve under-car aerodynamics. A set of 17 inch multispoke alloys complete the racecar look.

9/10

2. Looks inside
Although the Evo's interior is handed down directly from the standard Lancers, Mitsubishi has done just enough to make it feel special. There's no need for the acres of aluminium worn by wannabe performance cars – just a leather gearstick and steering wheel to ensure the focus is on the driving, not the posing.

The centre console has three additional gauges providing information on voltage, turbo temperature and turbo boost. With the amount of power produced, these are vital to ensure nothing is amiss under the bonnet. The gearstick surround is silver plastic and provides a home for a plaque illustrating the build number of the MR FQ-360 – it's limited to 200 cars in the UK.

The seats are trimmed in leather and suede-like alcantara, and with the huge side bolsters, are excellent for holding the driver and passenger in place, and are emblazoned once again with the IX MR logos. They even feature slots to accommodate full racing harnesses. The seats are extremely comfortable – unusual for such snug seats – although the more generously proportions may struggle on long journeys.

Our biggest criticism is the speedo, which highlights 20, 60, 100, 140 and 180mph in large digits, with the intervening numbers in micro-writing. Worryingly 30, 50 and 70mph are marked simply by a line.

9/10

3. Practicality
For a bona fide supercar, the Evo is superbly practical – four doors, five seats and a 630-litre boot big enough for a week's holiday. It has electric windows all round, air conditioning and mirrors which fold in. The clutch is light, as is the steering, making it easy to drive around town as well as at speed. However, it's difficult to load bulky objects in the boot, and the rear seats don't fold so carrying abilities are disappointing. Parking in tight spaces or turning in the road is tricky too, due to the four wheel-drive system and wide wheels reducing the amount the front wheels can turn.

7/10

4. Ride and Handling
Sensational. The Evo is built to get from A to B in the shortest time possible, and thanks to some very clever technology, its able to harness its staggering power and get it to the tarmac efficiently and without fuss. It really does redefine what's possible in a performance car. The steering is wonderfully direct, and with virtually no body roll, cornering at very high speeds is not only possible; but very easy indeed. It has a full-time four wheel-drive system to ensure maximum grip, aided by a system which changes the centre differential to shift the power to the wheels with most grip. The system can be altered depending on the terrain – tarmac, gravel and snow mode can be selected at the touch of a dash-mounted button. It also has active yaw control to keep the car stable in bends, and the obligatory traction control and anti-lock brakes. The ride is firm, but not so much to cause head or neck aches on long runs.

10/10

5. Performance
Devastating. There are few superlatives to describe the MR FQ-360's pace. It will reach 62mph from standstill in 3.9 seconds, and scream all the way to a limited top speed of 157mph. Its overtaking ability is staggering; and even in sixth gear at motorway speeds, the engine is capable of thrusting the passengers back into their seats. Our roadtesters found familiar roads being attacked at substantially higher speeds than other performance cars. After almost 1,000 miles covered during our loan, we were still in awe of its pace – we're not sure drivers could ever totally become accustomed to the Evo's speed.

Equally impressive are the brakes – huge discs gripped by bright red calipers from Brembo who supply many F1 teams. Initially the brakes feel heavy and need a heavy foot to make them work, but they are more than capable than hauling the Evo down from high speed time and time again.

This particular Evo has been treated to a host of equipment from Japanese tuning experts HKS, including a huge and noisy exhaust. While it sounds amazing on committed fast runs, a motorway cruise will find the occupants reaching for the aspirin.

10/10

6. Running Costs
Ouch. Aside from the hefty £35,000 purchase price, the group 20 insurance and the highest tax band; Evo owners need deep pockets to keep their four-door supercar in fuel. Mitsubishi quotes an average fuel consumption figure of 19.6mpg, and we struggled to get the fuel tank to return more than 250 miles. It drinks expensive super unleaded too. Thanks to a highly-tuned 2-litre engine, the Evo will need to see a service every 4,500 miles or six months. Experts predict this model will retain less than half its value after three years, however due to the rarity of the model, it should perform slightly better.

5/10

7. Reliability
Mitsubishi build strong vehicles – they enter the Dakar rally most years, which is generally regarded as the world's toughest. It performs better than average in the reliability index, too. However, with such a highly stressed engine, meticulous maintenance is paramount; and with lots of high-tech equipment there's plenty to go wrong.

8/10

8. Safety
The Evo majors on preventative safety features, rather than a plethora of airbags. It has anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and huge and powerful brakes. There isn't much inside the car to protect the occupants if it all goes wrong, although the driver and passenger will be protected by a pair of front airbags. There are no EuroNCAP tests at the moment, but it should perform better than previous Lancers.

7/10

9. Equipment
Most buyers will choose the MR FQ-360 for its performance, although at £35,000, Mitsubishi needs to justify its price in other ways. Our test car features remote central locking, electric windows front and back, electric mirrors which fold at the touch of a button, a water spray to keep the turbocharger cool, leather and alcantara bucket seats and a host of mechanical bits to help the car go faster. Satellite navigation is an odd omission though. Our test car has the optional Alpine iPod-ready stereo, which at £199 (+VAT) is worth the extra, and some uprated speakers, which sound the business – although at £351 (+VAT), they're expensive, but necessary to compete with the boomy exhaust.

7/10

10. X-Factor
If you're a driver who values performance above all else, the Evo is king. And you can still get the kids in the back and lug a bootful of gear. Drive to a trackday with the air conditioning on cool, and some soothing music on your iPod; blast around the circuit all afternoon and have a relaxing cruise home, and you'll find the Evo is the most intoxicating car you'll ever drive.

10/10

Rivals
You might also want to consider:
Subaru Impreza
Mazda RX-7

And remember at www.ozcarimports.com we can handle all of your importing needs.

Info from http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/FEATURES/MITSUBISHI/OTHER/33836.html

Japanese Cars Eligible for Import into Australia

2008-07-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

Contact us for all of you importing needs http://www.ozcarimports.com/ , we are doing special rates from all internet inquiries.

Please contact us for whatever inquiry you have, on importing high performance Japanese cars to Australia.

Honda Civic Type R New Vehicles - Current

Mazda RX-7 1999/09 - 2002/12

Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear 4WD 1993/09 - Current

Mitsubishi Evolution VI 1998/09 - 2000/12

Mitsubishi Evolution VII 2000/09 - 2002/12

Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 2003/01 - Current

Mitsubishi FTO 1994/01 - Current

Mitsubishi Pajero Convertible 1989/01 - 1999/12

Mitsubishi RVR Sports Gear 4X4 1991/01 - 1998/12

Nissan 300ZX 2 Seat 1989/01 - 1998/12

Nissan Atlas NB1 1991/01 - 1995/12

Nissan Atlas NB2 1991/01 - 1995/12

Nissan GTI-R 1989/01 - 1994/12

Nissan Pulsar 2 Door MA 1995/01 - 2000/08

Nissan S13 1989/01 - 1999/12

Nissan Silvia S15 1998/12 - 2000/08

Nissan Silvia S15 Varietta - all models

Nissan Skyline R32 1992/06 - 1994/12

Nissan Skyline R32 - old 1989/01 - 1991/06

Nissan Skyline R33 1993/01 - 1998/12
Nissan Skyline R34 1998/01 - Current

Nissan Skyline V35 2000/11 - Current

Nissan Stagea C34 1996/01 - 2001/10

Nissan Stagea M35 2001/10 - Current

Toyota Celica Convertible 200 Ser 1993/01 - 1998/12

Toyota Corolla 2 Dr Coupe 101 1991/01 - 1995/06

Toyota Corolla 2 Dr Coupe 111 MA 1995/06 - Current

Toyota Caldina 1997/10 - 2002/10

Toyota Hiace 4X4 (Campervan) NA 1989/01 - 2004/12

Toyota Hiace Wagon MB 1993/01 - 2000/12

Toyota JZX100 MA 1996/01 - Current

Toyota JZX90 MA 1992/01 - 1996/12

Toyota Lite Ace Wagon MB 1989/01 - 1996/12

Toyota Prius MA 1997/01 - 2001/07

Toyota Soarer 30 Series MA 1990/01 - 2000/12

Toyota Supra JZA80 MA 1993/01 - 2002/12

Toyota Town Ace Wagon MB 1989/01 - 1996/12

Toyota Tundra 1999/09 - Current

Toyota Town Ace Wagon MB 1989/01 - 1996/12

Mazda Bongo Friendee (Campervan) 1995/1 - 2002/12

Mazda Eunos Cosmo 1990/01 - 1996/12

Mazda Familia 1989/01 - 1995/12

Toyota Supra Turbo's

2008-07-25T19:45:00.000-07:00

We have been getting allot of inquiries for the Toyota Supra lately, this is a great car but the problem is that given there popularity they generally achieve a higher price at auction in Japan.

We brought 6 Toyota Supra Turbo's last year and sold them all pre delivered.

Some people find in hard to purchase a car of this price with out seeing it but we try and make arrangements to make you feel better about your purchase. All of or cars a JEVIC (check out link on home page) speedo checked so you know you kilometers are genuine, our buyer hand pics vehicles and auction sheets can be available at your request.

So please feel free to contact us regarding the import of your next Japanese high performance car.

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Leaked Nissan R35 GTR Memo from Nisasn Australia

2008-07-24T23:12:00.001-07:00

WAR ON R35 GTR

In a leaked internal company wide memo today Nissan Australia has called upon all staff to keep a lookout for “intelligence” relating to the sales activity of so called grey imports of R35 GT-R’s into Australia. Nissan Company Secretary Colin Buckley has even go so far as to setup an email address and reward offering for any intelligence leading to the stopping of “potential damage” and “stolen customers".
The memo also mentions that the window of opportunity for grey imports will close as soon as Nissan Australia secures full volume certification which they expect by early 2009.
While we appreciate a large influx of GT-R’s would adversely affect Nissan Australia’s sales of the car there is another side to the situation they seem to be missing. The grey import cars already in the country are drumming up exceptional amounts of free advertising for Nissan. Something their marketing department must be having great difficulty harnessing as they have made no public announcements of support for these cars. Will Nissan be there when the Donut King crosses the finish line of Targa Tasmania 2008? Will they kick themselves for not even offering a token sponsorship for what is the GT-R’s motor racing debut this side of the world?
With the first Australian road registered grey import GT-R expected before the end of the month Nissan Australia has yet to announce pricing to the motoring enthusiast community for the Australian delivered model. Many of who are expecting to pay up to a massive $150,000 AUD+ ($140kUSD) for the car. Compared to the cost of the car in overseas markets it isn’t hard to see why some punters are taking a more DIY approach to getting their hands on one.
Can’t wait to see how the grey imports vs. Nissan Australia thing plays out over the coming

weeks

Info from http://www.gtrblog.com/index.php/2008/03/13/nissan-australia-war-on-terror-target-gr?blog=4

Nissan Stagea M35 4wd Turbo

2008-07-23T03:50:00.000-07:00

We have been getting a lot of inquiries lately for this new model Nissan Stagea M35 4wd Turbo.

Thought I would put some pics on here of the Nissan Stagea M35 4WD Turbo

Price should be starting depending on condition and Kms from the $16,000 imported to Australia on the road.

Nissan Stagea Series 3 (2001 to current) M35 looks completely different and is derived from the Skyline/G35 sedan (V35 platform). As per the Skyline the engine was changed from the RB series I6 to the VQ series V6.

The Nissan StageaM35 car has a stack of power compared to your averge family wagon. Just check out the engine specs.

Nissan Stagea Engine Specs

2495cc
VQ25DET (NEO)
280 ps (205.94 kw) / 6400 rpm
41.5 kg*m (406.98 N*m) / 3200 rpm
V type 6 cylinder DOHC
Turbocharger equipped NISSAN EGI (ECCS) (electronic gasoline injection)

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Used Import to Australia - Rules

2008-07-19T03:08:00.000-07:00

The Different Importing Schemes

At www.ozcarimports.com we can assist you in importing a vehicle under the various schemes.

There are number of different schemes through which you can import a vehicle to Australia.

1.Personal Import Scheme
If you are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident it is possible to bring a car into the country as a 'personal import'. For a car to qualify, however, you must have owned and used the vehicle in its country of registration for at least 12 months. The car still requires an import approval to be granted and registration and insurance information must be provided to prove that you have owned & used the car. Usually there are a number of minor modifications required to bring the vehicle to the standard required for registration by your local registering authority. The Transport Department in your state is the best contact to find out the specific requirements.
2.Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS)
The RAWS Scheme operates to allow for the importation and compliance of used vehicles that are less than 15 years old. To be imported under this scheme there are a number of requirements. Firstly, that the vehicle appears on the SEVS Register and secondly, that a RAW either has the vehicle on its schedule of approved vehicles or is prepared and able to add it. To see a list of vehicles that are currently eligible for import and which are on a RAW's schedule . Once the vehicle is in Australia a RAW must comply the vehicle to meet the Australian standards and fit a Used Import Plate. Once this is done and any local requirements for registration are satisfied you can take the vehicle to be registered.
3.Low-Volume New Scheme
The Low Volume New scheme allows the Low-Volume Compliance Plate Approval holder to comply a maximum of 100 new vehicles for each category per year. To import and comply a vehicle under this scheme it must be listed on the SEVS Register and have a company either hold a Low Volume Compliance Plate Approval for that Make and Model or be prepared and able to add it. If you are interested in finding if anyone holds Low Volume approval for a particular type of SEVS eligible vehicle you need to seach the RVCS. To go to the RVCS Certification Unit Search click here.

4.The "15" Years Rule - Vehicles manufactured before 1/1/1989
The 15 Year rule was significantly altered as of 11 May 2005. Under the ammended rule if you import a vehicle which was manufactured before 1 January 1989 then it doesn't come under the SEVS ruling and does not need to be complied by a RAW. The vehicle may be imported and modified under a different set of criteria, with an engineer providing a report which demonstrates that the vehicle complies to the ADRs that were applicable at the time the vehicle was manufactured. Generally compliance for importing cars under this scheme is relatively inexpensive.

Information from: http://www.raws.com.au/ImportSchemes.asp

Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V 1998

2008-07-15T03:24:00.000-07:00

Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V 1997

We have just purchase an immaculate example, thought I would list the specs for the people that don't know allot about these cars. Great fun to drive and a good choice for someone that still wants to have a high performance import but needs to accommodate the family.

Check it out at http://www.ozcarimports.com/ special deals for all who mention this blog.

Toyota Chaser JZX100 -GENERAL ENGINE SPEC'S

ENGINE
Displacement, cc
-2491
Engine model
-1JZ-GTE
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm
-280 ps (205.94 kw) / 6200 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm
-38.5 kg*m (377.56 N*m) / 2400 rpm
Power density
-5.32
Engine type
-Water cooling serial 6 cylinder DOHC24 valve IC turbo
Engine information
-VVT-i vertical position
Fuel system
-EFI (electronic fuel injection)
Turbocharger
-Turbo with intercooler
Fuel type
-Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle)
-No
Compression ratio
-9
Bore, mm
-86
Stroke, mm
-71.5
Final gear ratio
Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km
-10.4
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km

Spec info from http://specs.amayama.com/specs-toyota-chaser-1998-august/6590/

Which one to buy Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T or R34 GT-T?

2008-07-13T04:23:00.000-07:00

In a nut shell they are both excellent cars and both offer good potential the Nissan Skyline R33 was always said to be a little heavy which it is but offers a stack of power ,My old Nissan Skyline R32 was allot lighter and I could throw it around corners more, whilst the Nissan Skyline R33 feels heavier to do this although still gives some fun and on the other hand feels allot faster on the open road.

The Nissan Skyline R33 and Nissan Skyline R34 have great engines through there range and as said each can be tuned to very scary bhp/Kw limits. Style wise both look great with options of many aftermarket kits to alter there look. This is the same with performance there are many after-market parts all over the world and easily avaliable in Australia now for both cars.The Nissan Skyline R34 is more modern than the Nissan Skyline R33 and has a different gearbox setup and dash design, Nissan Skyline R33 models the spec 2/series 2 and adds different spec to the spec 1 Nissa Skyline R33 and mixes with the R33 and the R34.The Nissan Skyline R34 model is the more famous one away from Japan due to films etc The R32 versions are getting quite rare more popular ones have been the R33 GTS-T versions over recent years.

Overall this vintage of Nissan Skyline has it own unique style and performance and it would hard to be disappointed with either model.

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Nissan V36 370 GT Australia

2008-07-12T04:08:00.000-07:00

Thought I would post this on here, these are the minimum requirements for a car to qualify unders the SEVS schemes.

Seeing that the Nissan V36 GT qualifies and talking to several workshops that are doing the evidence packages, we should see these cars hit the Australian shores within the next 12 months.

Bring on the Nissan Skyline V36 GT

SEVS List Eligible Vehicles APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST AND ENTHUSIAST VEHICLE SCHEME

10. Has this vehicle Make-Model been supplied to a market (anywhere in the world) at least 18 months ago?
18. Vehicle will be required to meet at least 2 of the 4 specialist and enthusiast vehicle criteria. See Circular 0-2-12 Table
1.18.1 Appearance:
18.2 Unusual design features:
18.3 Performance:
18.4 Featured in specialist motoring magazines in ‘as manufactured’ condition:
18.5 Does the vehicle meet at least 2 of the 4 specialist and enthusiast vehicle criteria?

Also we have just purchased a couple of R34 Skylines in the last week contact us we can look after all your Australian car imports requirements.

Mazda RX

2008-07-11T02:28:00.000-07:00

The Mazda RX2, Mazda RX3, Mazda RX4, Mazda RX7 and now Mazda RX8 are all examples of rotary engine sports cars. The New Mazda 16x Rotary Engine should make even more popular this offbeat combustion engine which features a compact design with an exceptional power-to-weight ratio all in just 1.6 Liters.

Mazda is calling the rotary engine the "long-stroke rotary engine." You may already know, the 13B rotary engine has a displacement of just 1.3 Liters, this comes in a twin turbo form which is used in series 6 -8 RX-7. While the Mazda 16x has an engine displacement of 1.6 Liters; and though they've made the 16x significantly larger than the 13B - it weighs less than a 13B. This is due to aluminum side housings, which Mazda says shouldn't scare us.

Mazda's aim here is "greater thermal efficiency" - which basically means, any car powered by the Mazda 16x is going to absolutely hammer. Mazda says this [thermal efficiency] will increase torque at all engine speeds. We all know that rotary Engine's are not known for there torque so this should go along way to eliminating this problem.

They've also used Direct Fuel Injection so you can expect the 16x to be considerably more fuel efficient compared to rotaries of the past. Harmful emissions will be greatly reduced as well and power should be slightly increased compared to common multi-point fuel injected rotaries such as the 13B. This should lean the fuel-air mixture out as well and may improve the rotaries nasty habit of flooding every time you move her down the street a block.

Mazda has done incredible things with their light and sporty 1.3 Liter 13B and 1.2 Litre 12a - just imagine what they can do with this new Mazda 16x! Just imagine what you could do with this new Mazda 16x rotary engine! Unfortunately, however, Mazda has yet to announce a production vehicle to carry the 16x.

When will we see this new rotary engine in action?

Many expected this new rotary engine to appear in the 2009 Mazda RX7 Series 8, but when the cover was pulled off at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, we saw nothing but the Mazda 13B MSP Renesis engine beneath it's glimmering hood.
To answer the question; your guess is as good as mine.

I think it wont be long before we see some more rotary power hitting the street around Australia

Import Mazda Rx-7 to Australia

Mitsubishi VR4

2008-07-10T22:36:00.000-07:00

Mitsubishi Legnum/Galant VR4 Review

When we think of performance Mitsubishis, we almost always think of Lancer Evolutions. Well, there is another Mitsubishi that has a 280bhp turbocharged engine and which also uses a sophisticated four-wheel-drive system similar to that employed by the Evo. The Galant VR-4 is a big car in comparison to an early Evo, but the powerful V6 engine and excellent handling and traction provided by the sophisticated underpinnings mean that the VR-4 isn’t far behind. What’s more, the VR-4 not only provides near-supercar levels of performance and grip but, unlike many of the rally-inspired slingshots, it’s also capable of very civilised high-speed cruising. With the estate version, it’s also extremely capacious. Built by Ralliart Japan between 1996 and 2002, the Galant and Legnum (estate) VR-4 was based on the Galant V6. Additional power came from a pair of small, efficient turbos, one for each cylinder bank of the 2.5-litre engine. This brought output up from around 160bhp to 280bhp, with 2671b ft of torque, which made driving the VR-4 an altogether more exciting proposition. The engine itself was made more robust with an improved oil system and lowered compression ratio. The intention was to add plenty of power without losing the engine’s silky smoothness, and careful matching of the turbo characteristics to the motor largely ensured this. The dramatic rise in power and torque output meant that the chassis had to undergo some serious work, with strengthening of critical body shell areas and up rating of suspension and braking systems. A four-wheel-drive system based on that of the Lancer Evo was incorporated, and this allowed the effective transfer of power to the tarmac under all manner of road conditions. It could be fully exploited through either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, the latter being the INVECS-ll adaptive intelligent ‘box with a Tiptronic-style shift. Central to the performance of the four-wheel drive system was the Active Yaw Control feature, which used an electronically-controlled rear differential unit that could apportion torque as determined by the AYC computer and its wheel-speed sensors. This helped to control wheel spin as well as limit over steer and under steer conditions, making the handling more predictable and improving the car’s feel on the road. The bodywork received some attention to make it obvious that you weren’t looking at any old Galant — this one was a bit special. Restyled front and rear bumper moldings improved road presence and aerodynamics and, in estate form (named Legnum in Japan), the Galant has to be one of the best-looking and most sure-footed estate cars on the road. From the shark nose, through the sculpted sides and on to the tough rear end, the car looked pretty mean, and the turbocharged engine meant it had plenty of grunt to back that up. It’s a well-equipped car, too, with standard air-conditioning, multiple airbags, a sophisticated ABS system and all the usual electronic refinements.

So if yo feel like you need to get yourself into one of these great cars.

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2008-2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R

2008-07-09T23:21:00.000-07:00

Nissan Skyline GT-R 2008 -2009

The Nissan Skyline has been one of the most impressive cars ever built dating back to its inception in 1969. Then it was a four door sedan which won 36 races in less than two years. Fast forward to today, you will find a beautiful work of art which still has all the bloodlines of its predecessors, now accompanied by state of the art electronics and its first debut in the Americas.

The new GT-R is a twin turbo VR 38 motor, which pumps out an impressive 485 Bhp. All this power allows the GT-R to accelerate from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. This is what Nissan claims on its website; however in its first actual test in Japan by Edmunds.com I believe, it accelerated from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, impressive! All this power gets to the wheels via an all new six speed duel clutch transmission which can shift in two tenths of a second. After this power get through the transmission it is poured into an all wheel drive system with a tri-differential and all wheel drive transfer case.

Now I have been around to a few forums and I have read some comments on YouTube. One of the comments that keeps popping up is that it does not come with a traditional six speed manual configuration. I am guessing this is for two reasons. First, if you have a transmission that is designed for racing and can shift in 0.2 seconds why have a traditional manual? I am sure someone's retort will be, "its more fun." To that I say you are correct. However this does bring me to my second point. For those of you who do want to control your RPM's it does come with column mounted 6 speed sequential paddle shifters. Granted you do not have control over your clutch, but look at the bright side, you can't burn it out or grind gears.
The Nissan Skyline GT-R comes standard with 20 inch wheels and the performance edition has nitrogen inflated tires to lighten its curb weight. To stop this bad boy the GT-R is equipped with four internally ventilated 15" Brembo disk breaks which bring it from 60-0 in less than 120 feet. The GT-R also is equipped with a real time data display which lets you assess your driving skill in real time, something that is not found any other car in its price class. The GT-R starts at around 72,000 and maxes out just under $83,000. Problem being is that the the Auatralian delivered price will be well in excess of this figure, I would say an Australian New GTR will be $130,000 +.

I must say I am partial to the Nissan Skyline GT-R and I am very excited that it is coming to Australia for the first time. This car has been designed to run with Porsche's around the track and drag with the Z0-6.

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Toyota Caldina Imports Australia

2008-07-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

Hi there we have purchased a couple of really nice Toyota Caldinas in the last few weeks.

The Toyota Caldina GT-T wagon is a 191KW 3S-GTE engine, a 4-wheel drive system like the Celica GT-Four, and either a 5 speed manual or tiptronic automatic transmission. http://www.ozcarimports.com/ estimate prices to be around $10,000 and $20,000 complied, 10,000 being for Tipronic series one and the Later price being that of the facelift series 2

check them out on or web site http://www.ozcarimports.com/

They are a very versatile car being 4wd single turbo and both in manual you could easily compare them to a Subaru WRX Imprezza wagon of the same year. I however prefer the Toyota Caldina being a new import to Australia and its always better to have something that looks allot different to all the other cars on the road.

Given the price of petrol at the moment it might be a more practical family choice than a Holden Commodore or a Ford Falcon wagon.

Toyota Caldina GT-T Specs

Model Designation: ST215WEngine:
Front mounted, 2.0L DOHC inline four cylinder turbocharged (single turbo). 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder).
Model: 3S-GTE.Power: 189.2 KW (257 HP) @ 6000.00 RPM
Torque: 324.1 NM (239 ft-lbs) @ 4500.00 RPM
Fuel Economy: Around 9L/100kmLow Emissions Vehicle
(LEV): No
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Brakes (front/rear): Ventilated Disk/Disk
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Weight: 1440 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH in mm):
(Exterior) 4520 x 1720 x 1495,
(Interior ) 1860 x 1475 x 1185

Tommi Mäkinen EVO 6 & New Cars

2008-07-08T04:04:00.000-07:00

We have just purchased a Mitsubishi Lancer Tommi Makinen Evo 6.5 in black.

Check it out at http://www.ozcarimports.com/car.php?id=204&img=1

We have a good selection of cars at the moment.

We have brought a couple of really nice R34 Skylines over the last couple of weeks.

We are given special discount for enquiries over the Internet so if you are interested in any of our cars please email for discount pricing on our cars.

Japanese Import Cars

2008-06-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

I have stack of cars here at the moment so if you want the cheapest geunie car catch up with us at http://www.ozcarimports.com/

We have a few VR4 Galants and Legnums atm and plenty of Skylines a couple of Mazada RX7s and some Toyota Caldinas, they are both manuals and well under 20K.

well good luck and if you want anything special let me know.

Over And out!!!