For sale rally VX.

[Joe_Black]

How is your sway bar project working out anyways?

That one moved to the end of the line as it represented the least improvement for the most money. What really clinched that opinion was reviewing photos and video from the rallysprint Heraclid and I competed in last year. I pushed the VX harder than I ever had, speeds over 80MPH, and over half of the course was asphalt including a GP-style flat course. The VX's exhibited very little body roll and stayed very plated, opting to slide rather than hop when losing traction to momentum. Stiffer sway-bars would've produced more hop and possibly roll-over.

Photos can be found on my site here: http://www.rallyrebels.com/Media/ERS100904.asp

[dutchie]

If one of you guys is really interested, I can get a quote for shipping this baby to the US.
I have to know which port it's supposed to arrive, the weight and overal dimensions.
The car is for sale on Yahoo auction, which means as much that someone has to bid, pick up the car and put it on the boat.
I'd love seeing someone actually racing this thing!

[MachineVX]

I'd love that 5 spd, too. I wonder if there's a way to retrofit one to the VX!

[Joe_Black]

I'd love that 5 spd, too. I wonder if there's a way to retrofit one to the VX!

You bet! The VX has the points to mount the clutch pedal and associated hardware, so just find a late-model 5-speed Trooper and raid the parts. The big issue is a sensor controller to replace the feed from the 4L30E, but that's not major and has been done to some degree by others who have hacked the TOD.

[Joe_Black]

I'd love seeing someone actually racing this thing!

The only issue is it would have to be imported as a race car, which means after 3 - 5 years (depending if you pay duty) it has to be either exported or destroyed. There is a way around this, but it involves getting a salvage title from a donor VX and perhaps the donor as well depending on how good your relationship is with the local scrapper. So that caveat is something to consider for those contemplating import.

[dutchie]

The only issue is it would have to be imported as a race car,

Why it's streetlegal, so why not import it as a "normal" car...or are there problems involved with the fact that it's a righty?

[Joe_Black]

US vehicle importation is extremely restrictive. It would have to be fully converted before shipping to comply with current emissions and safety requirements in addition to the left-hand drive change. As a race vehicle it's just a one-page form and a couple stamps.

[Bulldoggie]

Why it's streetlegal, so why not import it as a "normal" car...or are there problems involved with the fact that it's a righty?

When I was overseas, (Japan) We saw alot of cute cars /trucks we thought would be fun to ship home. The right hand drive is a problem, but the headlights on a RH drive point to the wrong side of the road. Safetyglass not up to U.S. standards, different emission standards, and just plain U.S. protectionism for products made is U.S.A. (including all lamps).....
It was too much to believe!
I still remember this cute little Suzuki, Two-Stroke, 6-speed that was faster and SMALLER than the old Honda 6oo's (air cooled, Honda's very first import)

[transio]

you can import just about anything if you separate body from drivetrain and put it back together. registered as a kit car.

[Joe_Black]

you can import just about anything if you separate body from drivetrain and put it back together. registered as a kit car.

There is that, but it has to be done on the originating end which makes it very cost prohibitive. And I suspect the donor title might be a bit pricey as the VX was sold in the US. It'd cost you a lot less to buy a used VX here and build it up as the same rally car. Importing as a race vehicle would be the most inexpensive way to get it as long as the shipping is reasonable.

I still haven't received a quote from Seariders yet. I've filled out their online contact form, emailed their sales address and left a phone message. They don't seem too interested.