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Bob Vila · 03-15-2006, 06:40 AM

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the owner of Motorex, Nanahoshi Hiroaki, 33, was arrested Thursday and booked into the L.A. County Jail. He is being held on $1 Million bail.

Hiroaki's initial appearance is scheduled for Wednesday of this week.

Hiroaki and Motorex came to the recognition of Nissan enthusiasts in the US as they became the only Registered Importer legally authorized to legalize Skylines for US use. As Motorex was able to comply with stringent US crash-testing requirements, they petitioned the courts to protect their interest in the Skyline market by "locking out" other would-be importers from the list of necessary modifications.

Not only did this give Motorex a corner on the market for legal Skylines, it also allowed them to command a premium price for each legalized car. Motorex-prepped Skylines can fetch upwards of $50,000. While making loads of money, Motorex also made loads of enemies.

According to sources, the lease to the Motorex facility has been overdue for months, and is now locked out by the landlord.

The US Department of Transportation has offically rescinded importation eligibility for both the R32 and R34 Skylines, only 96-98 R33 Skylines are still eligible to be imported.

Stay tuned - We'll keep you updated on the latest news as it becomes available.

http://nicoclub.com/news.shtml

-- I guess he duped the feds in the requirements on the R32 & R34...

b204dr · 03-15-2006, 06:45 AM

I heard on another forum he was badgin s13's as r32's etc.
He tried to dupe the feds but got caught . No more skylines, atleast till some one else wants to try..

Bob Vila · 03-15-2006, 06:49 AM

R33's are still available to be imported [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

Celerity · 03-15-2006, 08:12 AM

One MILLION Dollars

Why so much? Wouldn't it be great if California had to follow a constitutional amendment that stated "Fair and reasonable" punishments?

I mean late on your rent = jail time+$1,000,000/California. Holy shit.

I hate California. I hate California. I hate California.

totalburnout · 03-15-2006, 08:15 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Celerity @ Mar 15 2006, 09:12 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
One MILLION Dollars

Why so much? Wouldn't it be great if California had to follow a constitutional amendment that stated "Fair and reasonable" punishments?

I mean late on your rent = jail time+$1,000,000/California. Holy shit.

I hate California. I hate California. I hate California.
[/b][/quote]

Obviously they're just holding him until the feds bust him on a slew of federal charges for his lack of accordance with the crash testing laws.

hosmer · 03-15-2006, 08:17 AM

F*ck Motorex

yeah, if you live in CA, I guess you'd have to go through them...but over here in the free world, you can import/legalize Skylines without *that* much hassle

Legal R34...NOT FROM MOTOREX

formby · 03-15-2006, 09:58 AM

yesterday i saw one on my way to work...i love that car

pissedoffsol · 03-15-2006, 10:00 AM

$35k for a GT-T is a rip off.... and that body work is retarded... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lame.gif[/img]

TurboMirage · 03-15-2006, 10:03 AM

$35K for an STi is a rip-off [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

reckedracing · 03-15-2006, 10:04 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>$35K for an STi is a rip-off [/b][/quote]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/owned.gif[/img]

pissedoffsol · 03-15-2006, 10:05 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TurboMirage @ Mar 15 2006, 11:03 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
$35K for an STi is a rip-off [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
[/b][/quote]

$1 for a mirage is a rip off. so go off yourself. (oh wait, jersey is going to hold me liable [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] )

and remember too, this is a USED car. a 1999.

a 1999 sti (if it existed here) would certainly not go for anywhere near 35k

TurboMirage · 03-15-2006, 10:17 AM

well if you find any free mirage's send them my way [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

i know its from 99. its also something not sold in the US.

hosmer · 03-15-2006, 10:18 AM

you're missing the point

also, a 99 STi *might* do close to that...those old 2.5 RS front ends were pretty friggin nice looking (vs. our bugeye WRX's and new STI's)

TurboMirage · 03-15-2006, 10:19 AM

2.5 RS are wicked hot. id love to build one of those puppies.

Celerity · 03-15-2006, 10:23 AM

The only magazine test that tested the first gen JDM Impreza WRX (I guess.. the STi, with the manual sprayer, 555 motor, etc. The real one) was a comparo against the Firebird WS6 in a 1/4 mile. Both were about 8 pounds per horse.

Cashizslick · 03-15-2006, 11:18 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hosmer @ Mar 15 2006, 09:17 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
F*ck Motorex

yeah, if you live in CA, I guess you'd have to go through them...but over here in the free world, you can import/legalize Skylines without *that* much hassle

Legal R34...NOT FROM MOTOREX
[/b][/quote]

Its called Florida . . . you can drive anything there.

Most states have regs that make it tough to get a skyline on the road.

Airjockie · 03-15-2006, 11:39 AM

Teh only skylines I want are the old ones...KPGC110 or an R31.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif[/img]

hosmer · 03-15-2006, 11:45 AM

Disagree

Battle Pope · 03-15-2006, 11:51 AM

HAKOSUKA FTW!!11!ONE

reckedracing · 03-15-2006, 12:27 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Its called Florida . . . you can drive anything there.

Most states have regs that make it tough to get a skyline on the road.[/b][/quote]

these are federal regulations... ie: federal crash test data...

pissedoffsol · 03-15-2006, 01:14 PM

you can register a camel with a turbo on it in florida. seriously.

EGProject · 03-15-2006, 01:27 PM

You can probably register it in FL, and the other 47 states - OTHER than CA, and Mass.

I'm moving to Vermont.

hosmer · 03-15-2006, 01:37 PM

You can do it in Mass, you just have to go to the right places

Boston DMV - No

Small local DMV's that don't ever see anything like that - yes

pissedoffsol · 03-15-2006, 01:49 PM

how? it doesn't have a fucking vin number. lol

Celerity · 03-15-2006, 01:56 PM

I think that Canada should be used in getting one of these cars into the US. Have it shipped into Vancouver (Where they'll port ANYTHING) and then bring it to Toronto and register it. Then bring it to the US with it's canadian papers.

I got my Nissan Micra that way (Well, except the shipping.. my Micra was registered in CT as a "Nissan Other" and the VIN was short.

03-15-2006, 06:40 AM	#1
Bob Vila aliv dod Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bristol, Ct. Age: 29 Posts: 4,372 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: A carriage Rep Power: 100	According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the owner of Motorex, Nanahoshi Hiroaki, 33, was arrested Thursday and booked into the L.A. County Jail. He is being held on $1 Million bail. Hiroaki's initial appearance is scheduled for Wednesday of this week. Hiroaki and Motorex came to the recognition of Nissan enthusiasts in the US as they became the only Registered Importer legally authorized to legalize Skylines for US use. As Motorex was able to comply with stringent US crash-testing requirements, they petitioned the courts to protect their interest in the Skyline market by "locking out" other would-be importers from the list of necessary modifications. Not only did this give Motorex a corner on the market for legal Skylines, it also allowed them to command a premium price for each legalized car. Motorex-prepped Skylines can fetch upwards of $50,000. While making loads of money, Motorex also made loads of enemies. According to sources, the lease to the Motorex facility has been overdue for months, and is now locked out by the landlord. The US Department of Transportation has offically rescinded importation eligibility for both the R32 and R34 Skylines, only 96-98 R33 Skylines are still eligible to be imported. Stay tuned - We'll keep you updated on the latest news as it becomes available. http://nicoclub.com/news.shtml -- I guess he duped the feds in the requirements on the R32 & R34... __________________ kthx ©2003-2099 SiSteve Productions The person below me is gay.


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03-15-2006, 06:45 AM	#2
b204dr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 21	I heard on another forum he was badgin s13's as r32's etc. He tried to dupe the feds but got caught . No more skylines, atleast till some one else wants to try..

03-15-2006, 06:49 AM	#3
Bob Vila aliv dod Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bristol, Ct. Age: 29 Posts: 4,372 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: A carriage Rep Power: 100	R33's are still available to be imported [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

03-15-2006, 08:12 AM	#4
Celerity Cogito Ergo Sum Steampunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ¿umop apisdn Age: 33 Posts: 19,483 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 1972 Plymouth Satellite, 1988 Jeep Wrangler Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 348	One MILLION Dollars Why so much? Wouldn't it be great if California had to follow a constitutional amendment that stated "Fair and reasonable" punishments? I mean late on your rent = jail time+$1,000,000/California. Holy shit. I hate California. I hate California. I hate California.

03-15-2006, 08:15 AM	#5
totalburnout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern NJ Age: 24 Posts: 6,266 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Audi A4 Rep Power: 138	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Celerity @ Mar 15 2006, 09:12 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> One MILLION Dollars Why so much? Wouldn't it be great if California had to follow a constitutional amendment that stated "Fair and reasonable" punishments? I mean late on your rent = jail time+$1,000,000/California. Holy shit. I hate California. I hate California. I hate California. [/b][/quote] Obviously they're just holding him until the feds bust him on a slew of federal charges for his lack of accordance with the crash testing laws.

03-15-2006, 08:17 AM	#6
hosmer I made the millionth post Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: T A U N T O N Age: 32 Posts: 2,695 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 80	Fck Motorex yeah, if you live in CA, I guess you'd have to go through them...but over here in the free world, you can import/legalize Skylines without that* much hassle Legal R34...NOT FROM MOTOREX

03-15-2006, 09:58 AM	#7
formby learning in progress Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 5,742 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: 00' Montero sport, 99' lsv civic Rep Power: 94	yesterday i saw one on my way to work...i love that car

03-15-2006, 10:00 AM	#8
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,950 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	$35k for a GT-T is a rip off.... and that body work is retarded... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lame.gif[/img]

03-15-2006, 10:03 AM	#9
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	$35K for an STi is a rip-off [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

03-15-2006, 10:04 AM	#10
reckedracing TTIWWOP Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 845 Area, NY Age: 30 Posts: 15,740 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 90 z6-t hatch, 94 Bagged S10, 91 Lifted Mazda Rep Power: 515	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>$35K for an STi is a rip-off [/b][/quote] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/owned.gif[/img]

03-15-2006, 11:51 AM	#19
Battle Pope DAT CAT Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Age: 24 Posts: 9,635 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic LX Rep Power: 219	HAKOSUKA FTW!!11!ONE

03-15-2006, 10:05 AM	#11
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,950 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TurboMirage @ Mar 15 2006, 11:03 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> $35K for an STi is a rip-off [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] [/b][/quote] $1 for a mirage is a rip off. so go off yourself. (oh wait, jersey is going to hold me liable [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] ) and remember too, this is a USED car. a 1999. a 1999 sti (if it existed here) would certainly not go for anywhere near 35k

03-15-2006, 10:17 AM	#12
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	well if you find any free mirage's send them my way [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] i know its from 99. its also something not sold in the US.

03-15-2006, 10:18 AM	#13
hosmer I made the millionth post Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: T A U N T O N Age: 32 Posts: 2,695 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 80	you're missing the point also, a 99 STi might do close to that...those old 2.5 RS front ends were pretty friggin nice looking (vs. our bugeye WRX's and new STI's)

03-15-2006, 10:19 AM	#14
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 26 Posts: 18,664 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 439	2.5 RS are wicked hot. id love to build one of those puppies.

03-15-2006, 10:23 AM	#15
Celerity Cogito Ergo Sum Steampunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ¿umop apisdn Age: 33 Posts: 19,483 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 1972 Plymouth Satellite, 1988 Jeep Wrangler Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 348	The only magazine test that tested the first gen JDM Impreza WRX (I guess.. the STi, with the manual sprayer, 555 motor, etc. The real one) was a comparo against the Firebird WS6 in a 1/4 mile. Both were about 8 pounds per horse.

03-15-2006, 11:18 AM	#16
Cashizslick Ninja Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,550 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 129	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hosmer @ Mar 15 2006, 09:17 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'> Fck Motorex yeah, if you live in CA, I guess you'd have to go through them...but over here in the free world, you can import/legalize Skylines without that* much hassle Legal R34...NOT FROM MOTOREX [/b][/quote] Its called Florida . . . you can drive anything there. Most states have regs that make it tough to get a skyline on the road.

03-15-2006, 11:39 AM	#17
Airjockie Watanabe Whore!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Meriden, CT, USA Age: 37 Posts: 10,319 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: datsuns & Subarus Rep Power: 253	Teh only skylines I want are the old ones...KPGC110 or an R31.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_wink.gif[/img]

03-15-2006, 11:45 AM	#18
hosmer I made the millionth post Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: T A U N T O N Age: 32 Posts: 2,695 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 80	Disagree

03-15-2006, 12:27 PM	#20
reckedracing TTIWWOP Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 845 Area, NY Age: 30 Posts: 15,740 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 90 z6-t hatch, 94 Bagged S10, 91 Lifted Mazda Rep Power: 515	<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Its called Florida . . . you can drive anything there. Most states have regs that make it tough to get a skyline on the road.[/b][/quote] these are federal regulations... ie: federal crash test data...

03-15-2006, 01:14 PM	#21
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,950 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	you can register a camel with a turbo on it in florida. seriously.

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03-15-2006, 01:27 PM	#22
EGProject YEEEEAAHHHHH Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitinsville, Massachusetts Age: 23 Posts: 2,551 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2009 Fit Sport Rep Power: 48	You can probably register it in FL, and the other 47 states - OTHER than CA, and Mass. I'm moving to Vermont.

03-15-2006, 01:37 PM	#23
hosmer I made the millionth post Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: T A U N T O N Age: 32 Posts: 2,695 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 80	You can do it in Mass, you just have to go to the right places Boston DMV - No Small local DMV's that don't ever see anything like that - yes

03-15-2006, 01:49 PM	#24
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,950 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 532	how? it doesn't have a fucking vin number. lol

03-15-2006, 01:56 PM	#25
Celerity Cogito Ergo Sum Steampunk Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ¿umop apisdn Age: 33 Posts: 19,483 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 1972 Plymouth Satellite, 1988 Jeep Wrangler Blog Entries: 7 Rep Power: 348	I think that Canada should be used in getting one of these cars into the US. Have it shipped into Vancouver (Where they'll port ANYTHING) and then bring it to Toronto and register it. Then bring it to the US with it's canadian papers. I got my Nissan Micra that way (Well, except the shipping.. my Micra was registered in CT as a "Nissan Other" and the VIN was short.