USJDM CELI, Got the Celi to the States |
USJDM CELI, Got the Celi to the States |
Sep 6, 2010 - 3:11 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Hey everyone, I haven't been on in a while. But I just wanted to let everyone in on the news.
After painfull waiting and money well spent I finally got my celica to the states from Okinawa Japan. It was pretty expencive but well worth it. the total cost to ship her back was 13,500 USD. Most of you are thinking thats alot of money. But Spending the money envolved the fallowing processes that I would not have to do: -Engine removal -shipping -engine replacement -title -regiesteration Nothing had to bee changed out for safety requirements. Everything is still original. Right now she is in VA I have to pick her up in October once the whole process is complete. For more info just shoot an email to realizeltd@gmail.com they are the company that helped me out. -------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
Sep 6, 2010 - 3:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
That's insane. Guess you love your car enough to spend that much, eh? Good to see you back.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Sep 6, 2010 - 4:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '09 From Louisiana Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Is it a GT4 ? I might consider paying that for a GT4 lol. You must really love that car if it isnt.
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Sep 6, 2010 - 5:16 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Nah, its not a gt4 is just a regular celica. My goal was to bring bac a rhd celica didnt matter wut kind. Butonce everything is completed Im putting a 3sgte in.
-------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
Sep 6, 2010 - 5:28 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '04 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I admire your dedication but... but... you could have traveled to canada, bought one landed for 6000 dollars, hopped it over the border, done some soul searching and all for less than what you paid for. But if you like your car that much then I guess to each is own.
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Sep 6, 2010 - 10:09 PM |
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Good to see you back online after all this time. And that's some dedication to get your car back here when you could have bought a shell here and built it for less than what it cost to get that one here. Gotta love it
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2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
Sep 6, 2010 - 11:04 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Lake Ariel, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
how long was the process and on a 1 to 5 scale 5 being the best how did the company do on their importing job? Also did they take car of shipping the car or were they just the ones to legalize the car in the usa.
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Sep 7, 2010 - 10:50 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Honestly I'd say 5 being the worst because the time line is so long. I started dis project last year. Contracts signed and everything. And it just got sent in May and still not all the way completed yet. But yeah it was well worth it. Main reason is if I decide to sell it after appraisal it can sell for 26 to 35,000 USD. For one it is in ment condition and its an import and i mean and Import. But will I get that much more than likely no. So then I will just pass it down to my children. I cherish this car because its the first car I built from stock.
-------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
Sep 7, 2010 - 1:04 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '09 From Louisiana Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
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Sep 7, 2010 - 1:18 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
that an INSANE! amount! But with you saying you built it up i assume you love the car very much and put alot of heart in to
I just recently saw "pipes" car which is a "RHD gt-4" and it was definitely something ill remember, GL with everything, and hope the process speeds up for you -------------------- |
Sep 7, 2010 - 3:48 PM |
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Any recent pictures of the car?
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2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
Sep 7, 2010 - 5:12 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I only have a few. There old but there the only recent ones: This is the baby that I sent. Before she was bone stock, most on 6gc can vouch.
Forgot how to upload from flickr. Its been awhile Check my page on cardomain.com, search Lil-Joe101 its my most update. Last page has the build progress from begining to end. This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Sep 7, 2010 - 5:14 PM -------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
Sep 7, 2010 - 7:14 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
LMK when you go get it, if its in Richmond.
I'd like to meet up and check it out |
Sep 9, 2010 - 1:55 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Lol, thats pretty cool you got it in the states.....guess you can go brag on zeryon now, and let the old heads know whats up....anywho, im happy for you esp. with the tense moments of you not knowing...btw, are you officially back in the states now?
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Sep 9, 2010 - 3:33 AM |
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Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Wow thats cool to hear lil-joe, you had put a lot of work and effort into your celica so its good to see your still the proud owner.
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Sep 9, 2010 - 9:12 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
To 3way- Yeah man Im in the states Im in NC. I got in last saturday.Sorry I didnt say good bye man.
Yeah Im still the owner of her. And the work in not completed yet. Im still researchin the 3SGTE. Im gonna go with the 3 gen out of a Caldina and try and set up an appointment wit Dr. Tweak. Im actaully gonna see if I can just drop it of at his shop once she is ready to get picked up. Cuz Im shoppin around right now. But Im not gonna buy anything til I contact Doc and get everything set up. NEED SOME BOOST IN MY LIFE! lol -------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
Sep 9, 2010 - 12:34 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I've always liked how clean your car is. Glad you got it in the states and are happy with it.
-------------------- 2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 1
2014 Toyota Rav4 XLE |
Sep 9, 2010 - 1:14 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Thanx man
-------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
Sep 14, 2010 - 12:54 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
wow congrads man! youre in NC now?! where about? i will be heading to dr tweaks next month. ya wanna roll out there with me?
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