Irish Newbie

[StewyD32]

Hi Guys. Hope you are all keeping well.

My name is Stuart and I'm on the Irish forum (same username).
Thought I'd join you guys as I'm moving to OZ shortly, and I'm thinking seriously about bringing my FTO over.
Im wondering if I can get feedback on if its a good idea (importing, selling if things go pear shaped for me etc). I am currently selling it for the moment but i really want to hang onto her as she is in top condition and there are very few left in this condition as we all know.

Anyway thats about it. I'll be lurking around the forum reading up.

[PHIL069]

G'Day StewyD32, WTTC
Moving to Aus......... FTO's, sun, beaches, hospitality, cold beer, deadly animals, no ozone, carbon tax, female prime minister
Where are you moving to in Aus?
Can't give advise on bringing your FTO, as I have never imported, guess it depends on how much you love it

[StewyD32]

Thanks for the welcome.
I have no final plans yet as I'm doing a bit of traveling first before I get over. Will be steeping into OZ in January.
More than likely will be in Perth at the start as we have a few friends there.

Can i put up a few pics of the car so you guys can oogle at it?

[PHIL069]

Please do we love pics

[adzski]

In regards to importing it will.obviously be pricey one.of my.school.teachers did it with his AE86 when he came over from the UK and he said it was quite exspensive but it just depends how attached you are to your vehicle

[StewyD32]

Here is a link of a few photos:
http://s898.photobucket.com/albums/ac19 ... or%20sale/

And a little info on it: (Chopped up version of my for sale ad)

Year: 1995
Model: GPX with sunroof (handy over there... not so much here lol)
Colour:Silver
Trans: Manual

Timed at 0-60 in 6.48 secs. 1/4 mile in 14.7 secs. The quickest timed N/A FTO in Ireland.

Engine Bay
-The entire Air Con system has been removed to reduce weight and reduce load on the engine including the fan, condenser, belt, tensioner and all pipework - total weight loss of approx 40kgs.
-Denso Iridiums spark plugs
-ITG Maxogen filter
-Radiator ionised slam panel.
-6 point blue lead earthing kit
-Front HEL Performance brakelines
-Turbo Timer
-Front and rear droplinks replaced - ALL bushes replaced - with poly bushes where available including ARBs - increased castor poly bushes on the front and rear.
-Dampers replaced with KYB dampers - Springs replaced with Apex lowering springs - 35% stiffer for improved handling.
-Steering arms and boots replaced.
-Front and Rear strut braces.
- EBC Green stuff pads all round - Calipers painted blue.
-10mm spacers all round.
-17" Forged Magnesium "Work RSR" rims which were recently referbished.


Exterior
-Blueflame Quad exhaust
-DC skirts - Moulded
-Boot delocked and despoilered to give this FTO that PHATT look.
-New OE front bumper put on with a moulded DC lip to complete the body kit.
-Rear and side tinted windows.
-Debadged.
-Clear side repeaters.
-PIAA horn
-8K HIDs
-Alarm, central locking etc.

Interior
-Digital climate control
-Colour-coded Isotta steering wheel, Gearknob/gaiter and handbrake.
-Stainless Steel dials - light-up blue at night. Aluminium dial rings.
-Carbon Fibre centre console with intigrated whoosh vaccum and oil pressure guages.
-New Carbon fibre door sills with FTO logo.
-Factory electric sunroof.
-Drilled alloy pedals
-PIAA horn
-All bulbs changed to LEDs
-Semi bucket seats and fabric are perfect with no rips or tears.
-6 x 9 250Watt GTO speakers and Sonichi head unit with CD/DVD/USB/AUX/SD card outlets

[shadowarrior]

WTTC!!
That is a really nice looking FTO! I'd say bring it over!!

IMO it's definitely worth importing. But, the cost+hassle of importing vs cost of buying a good FTO here is what you would need to weigh out.
Also, compliance is something to keep in mind. Including changing everything from mph to kph, etc.

You should be able to find all the details for importing vehicles to AU in this link:
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/ ... index.aspx


P.S: It gets hot (and humid in some areas) in here, you will want an AC in your car here in Aus...

[Technikhaus]

Very nice looking FTO!
but yea you may want to consider putting the aircon back in if you do bring it over to Aus...

[bass_twitch]

WTTC

[Vectose]

WTTC Mate!

[Kustom]

Welcome.

[aza013]

G'day and welcome .

[StewyD32]

Thanks for the welcome guys.
I can't get any good info on prices to bring it over. Got prices from 4,000 to 12,000 all in

[spetz]

Welcome to the club
I doubt it would be worth shipping your FTO to Australia in my opinion.

[Supplanter]

vipfto brought his car over from New Zealand when he moved here, try sending him a PM.

[aza013]

Welcome to the club
I doubt it would be worth shipping your FTO to Australia in my opinion.

If you love your car then it's worth it. You know it's problems where another car you don't. So it comes down to if you can afford to bring it over, then time to get it close to stock for compliance.

[StewyD32]

vipfto brought his car over from New Zealand when he moved here, try sending him a PM.

Will do thanks

[silverGPX]

Buy HKSFTO.

Its a turbo model its for sale

[ObsidianRadio]

Welcome, Stewy!


If you love your car, then bring it over. It looks beautiful! You definitely wouldn't want to leave such a beautiful car behind now, would you? Sometimes the price to bring it over doesn't compare to the love for your car!

And those number plates... My god, they look awesome. I WANT THAT FONT ON MY PLATES!!

[StewyD32]

Sorry for not posting sooner. Have been very busy the last week.
I still need to look into shipping it over. Did a quick scan through what I need to do and is a lot more than I thought, but still no final estimates so we'll just have to wait and see. I'm considering putting it into storage and doing an engine transplant on my return if I ever do.