JDM Import guide/walk through

Checked with Pacific and they can't see that record, but looks like an anomaly or maybe old data that's just a bit botched, not normal anyway
 
I was one of those people helped with DVLA paperwork a few years ago when importing my ISF. I have imported a Golf since again through Pacific Coast Auto and found them good to deal with. Also imported into Newcastle but using a different shipping agent, so I will share details and costs on that for comparison when things get to that point.
The list at the start of this thread has got me looking at auctions again, in particular the Honda Torneo SIR-T and Nissan Primera TEV.
 
Silly question, but how do you deal with the mental gymnastics of converting kph to mph while driving around speed limits? Or do Japanese cars have the mph speedometer inlay under kph, like UK cars have the kph under mph?

Maybe it is just part of getting used to, but wanted to know. Cheers! :)
 
Haha. no worries :)

Few options:

1. Leave as is - you get used to it
2. You can get facias that cover the clocks, odo stays in km's but the dials show both kph/mph
3. Fit a converter, can be mechanical for older cars, electronic for 90's/00's and can be Canbus for newer stuff - changes existing speedo and odo to mph

JDM car speedos typically only show KPH
 
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Received the documents a week or so ago, but I was on holidays. Pack includes :

Cover letter from Pacific Coast
Copy of invoice
Export cert original
Export cert translated
Copy of shipping documents
Some snacks
I'll use the export cert and translation to register it once here, the rest is more for record.
 
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I am toying with the idea of importing a Pajero Mini for my Son's first car in a few years. Prices look very good from Japan, and they seem to be a fun little first car to learn about maintaining a vehicle :D
 
Malt_Vinegar said:
I am toying with the idea of importing a Pajero Mini for my Son's first car in a few years. Prices look very good from Japan, and they seem to be a fun little first car to learn about maintaining a vehicle :D
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Just something that's occured to me recently... surely learning to maintain an ICE car is going to be about as much use as learning how to put shoes on a horse before too long?
 
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Suspension hasn't changed, nor have brakes, wheels, tyres, interiors...
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I'm really not trolling or looking for an argument, I have a diesel and will continue to for the freseeable due to the miles I do but I would take some issue with what you say..

Brakes.. often part of regen no? suspension ok... Wheels/tyres aren't exactly maintenance items and then interiors most definitely have.

It's a fun project and I have half a dream of some semi classic I can mess with.. my only point was basically this as someones child's first car "in a few years" will likely happen just as the car market changes really fundamentally.
 
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I'm really not trolling or looking for an argument, I have a diesel and will continue to for the freseeable due to the miles I do but I would take some issue with what you say..

Brakes.. often part of regen no? suspension ok... Wheels/tyres aren't exactly maintenance items and then interiors most definitely have.

It's a fun project and I have half a dream of some semi classic I can mess with.. my only point was basically this as someones child's first car "in a few years" will likely happen just as the car market changes really fundamentally.
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Yeah wasn't being argumentative and I'm aware of the exceptions. I just think that the basics will continue to be useful skills for the foreseeable :) Also, ICE cars will continue to be hobby cars I'm sure, so if he gets into cars for fun he will likely buy something "traditional"

While regen brakes are a feature, there still have to be mechanical brakes on every wheel. If the battery is full then there needs to be a way to stop the car. It's the same with wind turbines - if the load is not present or is full, there has to be a way to add resistance to the turbine to stop it freewheeling and overheating. In that case there is usually a buried heating element which converts the electricity to heat.
 
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