Glanza786 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 hi, im new to this site. I've odered a glanza from japan and I've been told its on its way and was just wondering if there is any thing i have to look out for or if theres anything i have to do to it when it arrives as im new to import cars. p.s. how long will it take for all he paper work to come threw.thanx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenV Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 welcome to the club buddy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christian Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 welcom mate , how did you go about importing your car i looked into it but didnt have a clue where to buy from or what ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 welcome to the club mate, they are pretty robust and even if they have had abuse by and large they are reliablenot too sure how long the paperwork will take to come though thoughis the car standard?@christian there are a few sites that give you a step by step guide on how to import cars. the biggest problem is finding an agent over there to bid on the car and sort all the paperwork out over there. . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza786 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 i was looking on ebay and all the ads online and must have looked at about 10 glanza's but non of them really stood out and the more i drove the more i wanted to own 1. anyways,lol. i met a guy in birmingham on landor st where every1 gets together and shows off there cars, he said he had knew some 1 in yokohama who can get me a done up car. he sent me pics of some seriously tuned up cars but my heart was set on the glanza. so he said he would make sure the car is mechanically sound and get it on the ship then id have to do the rest so im waiting for my car to arrive at bristol then take each step as it comes, shouldnt be too hard should it?lol alot of the import companies quoted me £4500 - £6000 but doin it yourself does save you alot of money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza786 Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 what about waxoil or somefin, some1 told me i would have to get that done to the car but i acted as if i knew what he meant and said yes.lolmy cars got:coiloversturbo timerracing steering wheelboost gaugeaftermarket exhaustalloystinted windowspassenger airbag98 spec all aroundI've got the pics on photobucket, let me know what you thinkhttp://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg251/4myr/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 its not essential to waxoyl but i know a guy that will sort all the paperwork off you for 150 quid so you dont have to do jack shit!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 just looked at the pic thats a horny looking glanza bud, has alot of choice boy parts on itif you have any other questions just ask Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Christian Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 whats the starlet sportif is it 4efe ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 @ christian your best off starting your own thred for a question like that but yea its just a uk spec starlet like the gls and the sr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza786 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 thanx, il let you no what i need help wit. I've got to say d japs defo know how build pocket rockets! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 defiantloy the only real flaws the handling but that can easily be rectified,the car tickes every other box known to man lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza786 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 handling? so thats true den? i thought haters made that up. on all d test drives i never got 2giv it stick in d bends. hw do u resolve dat handlin issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 standard the handling patchy , but as you have coilovers you shouldent have a problemmost jap coilovers are pretty ott for uk roads with their springrates, if you find that its too stiff, set about selling them starting on the suspension from scratch. theres alot that can be tinkered wi which is cool but basicalyan anti lift caster kit(£50) from whiteline will sort out the numb stearing feel and a rear anti roll bar(£100) will increase roolll stiffness quelling the understear,after that you should be left with a very exploitable chassis akin some of the french ones out there, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARCUSep91 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 nice car mate good luck with it when it finally arrives !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Welcome to UKSC mate That is one sexy V!!! Looking forward to seeing more of it when it arrives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARCUSep91 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 any idea on wen your gettin it ? ne plans for her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza786 Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 I've promised myself i aint gona spend too much but i can never keep my promises.lol its on the ship and the ship left yokahoma on xmas day so im expecting it end of jan or begining of feb.was told it takes around 5weeks if there aint no storms. i was hoping you guys could give me a couple of tips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARCUSep91 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 no worries mate everyone on her are really helpful ull be sure to find a answer to any question on her marcus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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