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Hey everyone. I am relocating to Canada in the summer and need to figure out what to do with my modified 2015 Abarth (aka NIBBLER.)
I have heard mixed messages about importing and then passing inspection in Canada. Some say I will be rejected and fail inspection because of any or all of my mods. Others claim it will be no big deal as long as I can pass Canadian inspection. Does anyone here have experience bringing a US modified Fiat into Canada and passing inspection?
I also need to consider getting a 4x4, so part of me thinks I should avoid the import hassle and just sell my Abarth here in the states.
I am torn... as El Gato just installed the big turbo w/ phase 3 tune right before Covid. It has since been stored in my garage after passing CT inspection.
I value this forums opinion... should I;
#1) Bring with me to Canada (pay all the fees, taxes) and risk failing inspection?
versus
#2) Sell in the states and get a new vehicle after relocating to Canada?
MODS - All installed by Fiat dealer or ElGato (alphabetically sorted)
ALFA ROMEO 4C COIL PACKS
BRISK Silver Spark Plugs
CPR Mini (custom) Battery Box
CRAVEN SPEED STUBBY ANTENNA BLK
Deka ETX30L (alumninum posts, knife switch disconnect)
DIODE DYNAMICS 921 XP50 REV LGTS LED (pair)
DIODE DYNAMICS FLEXLIGHT TRUNK LED STRIP
DIODE DYNAMICS LED RESISTER KIT ( 6 ohm, 50W )
DIODE DYNAMICS XML2 Yellow LED FOGS
Ecliptech Shift-I (progressive shift warning light)
Eibach 10mm spacers/bolts (REAR)
EIBACH PRO-KIT LOWERING SPRINGS
El Gato Exhaust (midpipe)
ENERGY SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS X2
EURO+DRIVE® TUNING SYSTEM
EUROCOMPULSION ENGINE COVER BLK
EUROCOMPULSION front mounted intercooler (FMIC)
EUROCOMPULSION OIL CATCH CAN KIT
EUROCOMPULSION V4.1 INTAKE SYSTEM RED
EUROCOMPULSION/HPSI R3T SKIDPLATE
EUROCOMPULSION® 1446+ BIG TURBO UPGRADE
EUROCOMPULSION® PERFORMANCE TURBO MANIFOLD
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Door Handles
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Front Emblem
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Rear Emblem
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Trunk Handle
FIAT DOWN-PIPE/TURBO V-BAND CLAMP (GENUINE)
FIAT TURBO INSTALLATION KIT (1446 TURBO VARIANTS)
FORGE MOTORSPORT WASTE-GATE ACTUATOR
FORGE MOTORSPORTS BLOW OFF VALVE Recirculating
FORGE TURBO BLANKET
H&R SPACER KIT 5mm x2
HPSI SILICONE VACUUM KIT RED
KONI YELLOW REAR SHOCKS
MOPAR FIAT 500 CARGO TRAY
MOPAR FIAT 500 REAR SLUSH MATS
NEU-F 28mm REAR TORSION BAR
NEU-F PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEMS Y-Pipe
NEU-F SHORT SHIFTER
NEU-F TQ MOUNT INSERT/BUSHING
OTIS INC LA Lug Bolt 12mmx1.25, 30mm Shank
RALLYARMOR MUDFLAPS
RRM FRONT CHASSIS BRACE
SHIFT KNOB by BLACK
Tint 20% all around
TORQUE SOLUTIONS URETHANE EXHAUST HANGERS
VEI v1 Turbo Boost Gauge
WEATHERTECH MATS front black
I also have all original parts except the midpipe, and an extra set of aluminum rims. Recent full brake job done too. All receipts kept.
KG3D
I have heard mixed messages about importing and then passing inspection in Canada. Some say I will be rejected and fail inspection because of any or all of my mods. Others claim it will be no big deal as long as I can pass Canadian inspection. Does anyone here have experience bringing a US modified Fiat into Canada and passing inspection?
I also need to consider getting a 4x4, so part of me thinks I should avoid the import hassle and just sell my Abarth here in the states.
I am torn... as El Gato just installed the big turbo w/ phase 3 tune right before Covid. It has since been stored in my garage after passing CT inspection.
I value this forums opinion... should I;
#1) Bring with me to Canada (pay all the fees, taxes) and risk failing inspection?
versus
#2) Sell in the states and get a new vehicle after relocating to Canada?
MODS - All installed by Fiat dealer or ElGato (alphabetically sorted)
ALFA ROMEO 4C COIL PACKS
BRISK Silver Spark Plugs
CPR Mini (custom) Battery Box
CRAVEN SPEED STUBBY ANTENNA BLK
Deka ETX30L (alumninum posts, knife switch disconnect)
DIODE DYNAMICS 921 XP50 REV LGTS LED (pair)
DIODE DYNAMICS FLEXLIGHT TRUNK LED STRIP
DIODE DYNAMICS LED RESISTER KIT ( 6 ohm, 50W )
DIODE DYNAMICS XML2 Yellow LED FOGS
Ecliptech Shift-I (progressive shift warning light)
Eibach 10mm spacers/bolts (REAR)
EIBACH PRO-KIT LOWERING SPRINGS
El Gato Exhaust (midpipe)
ENERGY SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS X2
EURO+DRIVE® TUNING SYSTEM
EUROCOMPULSION ENGINE COVER BLK
EUROCOMPULSION front mounted intercooler (FMIC)
EUROCOMPULSION OIL CATCH CAN KIT
EUROCOMPULSION V4.1 INTAKE SYSTEM RED
EUROCOMPULSION/HPSI R3T SKIDPLATE
EUROCOMPULSION® 1446+ BIG TURBO UPGRADE
EUROCOMPULSION® PERFORMANCE TURBO MANIFOLD
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Door Handles
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Front Emblem
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Rear Emblem
FEROCE Carbon Fiber Trunk Handle
FIAT DOWN-PIPE/TURBO V-BAND CLAMP (GENUINE)
FIAT TURBO INSTALLATION KIT (1446 TURBO VARIANTS)
FORGE MOTORSPORT WASTE-GATE ACTUATOR
FORGE MOTORSPORTS BLOW OFF VALVE Recirculating
FORGE TURBO BLANKET
H&R SPACER KIT 5mm x2
HPSI SILICONE VACUUM KIT RED
KONI YELLOW REAR SHOCKS
MOPAR FIAT 500 CARGO TRAY
MOPAR FIAT 500 REAR SLUSH MATS
NEU-F 28mm REAR TORSION BAR
NEU-F PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEMS Y-Pipe
NEU-F SHORT SHIFTER
NEU-F TQ MOUNT INSERT/BUSHING
OTIS INC LA Lug Bolt 12mmx1.25, 30mm Shank
RALLYARMOR MUDFLAPS
RRM FRONT CHASSIS BRACE
SHIFT KNOB by BLACK
Tint 20% all around
TORQUE SOLUTIONS URETHANE EXHAUST HANGERS
VEI v1 Turbo Boost Gauge
WEATHERTECH MATS front black
I also have all original parts except the midpipe, and an extra set of aluminum rims. Recent full brake job done too. All receipts kept.
KG3D
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