How To Do Your Own JCI!

[@mpeugeot]

Thanks for the information, very informative and valuable for newcomers to the island like me. I just bought a cheap beater that is going to need JCI in one year. Which naturally gives me a ton of time to deal with any possible issues that may be an issue for a beater. I feel better knowing what they are generally looking for. Should be easy enough to sort through the vehicle before having to JCI it next year.

[@YourCarBro]

Glad the video helped! It's definitely worth doing yourself and not paying so much extra for a shop to do it.

[@Makitojzx]

JCI is insurance for shaken. Insurance is seperate. You have to pay for 2 insurances. 1.) For the car 2.) For inspection.

[@Tanuki_03]

Cool! Never saw how the test was done before. Usually just paid the dealership. Repair of anything out of order is included in the price along with anti rust treatment and refreshing the AC. Thanks for sharing.

[@YourCarBro]

Sounds like that is nice and easy haha. I was just trying to save some $$$ by doing it myself

[@gonzalo4307]

Man, animes dont exaggerate the bugs thing

[@YourCarBro]

haha true

[@louishamilton225]

This is actually really interesting , glad to see the R32 is nice and healthy :P !

[@YourCarBro]

It was definitely an interesting learning experience for me as well. I am glad she passed and should be the last time she ever has to do any inspection other than shipping her home!

[@byGiNeSiToX]

Bugs louder than a civic...

[@YourCarBro]

lmao definitely

[@initialmoe]

Finally in Japan bro! Great to be watching your videos from here! (The portable Wi-Fi is a lot faster than i thought it would be)

[@YourCarBro]

Nice dude! Hope you are having fun already!

[@initialmoe]

Its truly amazing, we walked almost the entirety of Bunkyo Tokyo. I'm shocked at how amazing this place is compared to California. The food, the culture, the technology, everything is better!! Lol

[@quantumpleb4806]

Yes a new video. Nice work man :D

[@YourCarBro]

Thanks man!

[@stevedillon3486]

Tip for future hit the hub on the side where the ball joint goes into and the balljoint usually pops down

[@YourCarBro]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@mr.airgun6921]

steve dillon Yep, was going to post the same tip but thought I'd check if anyone else had first.

[@454k30]

Looks good, bro! The LTO nearest Atsugi just will not allow self-shakens by SOFA members at all. They want "base inspection" paperwork. I tried to do it myself and ended up going to Zama. Thank you for the video.

[@YourCarBro]

Oh wow that sucks. Hopefully it didnt cost to much

[@454k30]

luckily the base inspection is only $35 dollars or so. Essentially the piece of paper we get from the base is a "self-Shaken", but it also means that we don't do any of the tests at thee LTO. I did a video on my experience there if you're bored.

[@ParalyzedPosty]

Dam I wondered what that sound was and then you mentioned bugs, loudest bugs I have ever heard! Is the DMV in Japan as slow as it is in America? I swear every time I go in there its packed! When you said the guy had to take a drive to test the 4WD I could only imagine the guys taking the Ferrari for a test drive in Ferris Buehlers day off lmao! I really like your Nissan Nismo shirt, I cant believe you failed for those little problems, it seems like there inspections are pretty in depth and strict. Im really glad we dont have to pass inspection here in Michigan, so many cars up here would fail if we had to haha! Its sad to hear you say you only have 10 months left in Japan, I love your channel definitely the most entertaining on KZbin thanks for always trying to get to everyone's comments as well!

[@YourCarBro]

Hahaha thats what was going through my head when he said he needed to drive it. Luckily he only took it around the building. I am super glad we have no inspections in SC! Plenty more videos to come in the 10 months left for sure!

[@doublebscustoms7217]

I'm glad they don't have that strict of inspections here haha. They really don't care as long as the horn, lights, tail lights and blinkers work(rebuild titled cars). Did make me laugh when the guy killed it though. As always, keep up the great work bro!

[@YourCarBro]

Dude I am so glad inspections aren't like this is the states. SC doesn't have any inspections so that is definitely where I will be registering my car. I laughed when he stalled it but inside I was crying lol

[@doublebscustoms7217]

YourCarBro I cringed when he killed it but still laughed. Does your dash not have the bubble? Looks to be in good shape!

[@ajdahun]

when you remove the castle nut, flip it around, put it back on and hit it with hammer, no more mushrooms. Better yet, let Mason do it, no torn up stuff and task complete in half the time.

[@YourCarBro]

That is a genius idea lol! Definitely will use that next time

[@sebsworld01]

Haha when the guy stalled it that was pretty funny 😂

[@YourCarBro]

He wasn't ready for that clutch haha

[@mauricesabater9618]

Just went through this inspection, everything is pretty much the same. I failed for a broken 3rd brake light(wire on the plug was pulled out), a expired sticker on my windshield and ride height being 3 cm too low. Fixed it the same day, then went back to show them those items were fixed. Easy day

[@Wingspan_5]

That's a really extensive inspection process. On one hand its good cause it makes sure all cars on the road are %100. On the other hand it makes me appreciate my MA inspection where I give a dude $35 to honk the horn and look at the brake lights lol

[@YourCarBro]

Yea I can see it being beneficial but am definitely super glad South Carolina has no inspections lol

[@colins4732]

To keep the same alignment, you could also count the number of rotations to remove the outer tie rod.

[@YourCarBro]

Yea pretty much the same thing as I did

[@91carmack]

That self JCI process is exactly like it was when I was there, lol! Had to turn my car back to stock each and every time. What a mess.

[@YourCarBro]

Nice! Luckily mine wasn't to far from stock so it wasn't to bad.

[@kellsled]

Very similar to are mot test every year in Northern Ireland, very strict lol

[@YourCarBro]

Yea I am not a fan of these strict inspections lol

[@urko7177]

JDM- Phil same in Slovenia

[@SuperDman90000]

How do bosozoku and cambered cars deal with JCI inspection???

[@YourCarBro]

Either switch it back to stock or get a "paper" JCI. There are places that do sketchy JCIs for way more money.

[@zilvinas82]

In the Ireland insurance for the honda prelude 2.2 3500 euro and road tax in a year 950 euro....If you have GTR probably you can get insurance if you get, price should be sky-high...one shanc classic car insurance...so enjoy your time in Japan :)

[@JDMehdi]

Hello from Spain, and nice video bro 👍👍

[@YourCarBro]

Thanks man

[@juanpamuozm]

I love your gtr skyline 😍😍😍

[@YourCarBro]

Thank you!

[@danroland3572]

Hopefully the process is similar. Currently importing mine to Japan for 3 years

[@TRAININGFLAME]

Jesus that's strict.... glad to see another r32 video!

[@YourCarBro]

Yea dude lol...It was pretty strict!

[@SacCarScene]

Damn so many cars here in the US would not pass this sort of thorough inspection. Smog is bad enough but this is very thorough.

[@YourCarBro]

Yea this one was pretty strict. Pretty glad we don't have to worry about this in the US

[@joerodriguez4497]

Man... can't believe you're leaving Japan. Def gonna miss Japan vids even if it's just driving around

[@YourCarBro]

I am going to miss it but we still have 10 months of videos from Japan!

[@abub4kar862]

r32 vids are best

[@YourCarBro]

Because r32s are the best!

[@kornpop4887]

When your hitch is complete, sourcing JDM cars and parts could be your new gig!

[@YourCarBro]

I wish I could stay in Japan and do that for a living lol

[@omarmathews]

bonus of living in south africa, we only do that inspection when we do change of ownership

[@YourCarBro]

That sounds like a way better set up lol

[@milliondollaboiibsb4927]

Awesome vid bud

[@YourCarBro]

Thanks!

[@DayNoodler]

Hey man, Im in Okinawa and I was wondering when there will be a car meet/show during the day. I really want to get out and take some photos of all the cars that I grew up loving!

[@YourCarBro]

Nice dude! How long are you here for?

[@DayNoodler]

I'm in Okinawa for 8 more months, I'm here with the Marine Corps and I'm on foster so I would ask about it!

[@YourCarBro]

Ok cool. Cars and Coffee is every other month. Customs Night is every 4th Saturday night. There is a Autocross type event next Saturday. If you have Facebook you can follow me on there and I will post events sometimes or you can message me when you are trying to find something car related to do and maybe I will know of something

[@DayNoodler]

Sweet man, I really appreciate it! Definitely going to get a hold of you sometime!!

[@kustomizer2008]

They also check frame numbers make sure it matches the title

[@abub4kar862]

are those noises from BUGS?! id be creeped out

[@YourCarBro]

yep haha. In the summer they are ridiculous

[@karson1214]

Hey Spencer ! Heading to Okinawa today in 3 hours

[@YourCarBro]

Sick! How long will you be here?

[@karson1214]

YourCarBro will be going home next Tuesday haha I was the guy that PMed you on Instagram 😂😂😂

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Your really need to get underneath check for obvious things like track rod bellows damage and brake hose missing bolts BEFORE you swing by the Inspection Center.

[@tabishahmedparkar9734]

Here in South Africa, you only need to go once unless you damage your car!

[@YourCarBro]

Thats a smart way to do it!

[@BuiltByBlake]

So we've always seen this insanely crazy modified cars getting around japan? How do they go about getting them passed? or is there dodgy places that will pass your car like in AUS.

[@YourCarBro]

There are definitely some dodgy places that will pass anything for the right amount of money lol

[@kdash1152]

How much was it it all?

[@mr.meeseeks9802]

How much did the process cost? I'm about to jci my r33.

[@YourCarBro]

I think I talk price in the video. I don't remember off the top of my head.

[@brokenboltgarage3505]

Where is that? I love that view. I want it as a wallpaper

[@YourCarBro]

Are you on Okinawa?

[@brokenboltgarage3505]

+YourCarBro No, sadly, but I plan on visiting soon

[@nismojdm5950]

great vid as usual man! what shop let you use their lift?

[@YourCarBro]

Thanks man! We actually have a shop on the military base that has 5 lifts in it for personal use.

[@nismojdm5950]

Oh man, You are living the dream:)

[@DeeZeeGR]

Looking down in the comments and im like in Greece you just take your car to KTEO and all they do is check it up see if it's good and you are ok but you cant have your engine swapped unless you go through some ridiculous rules :/!!! Are you going to keep the gtr for 10 months or are you going to ship back in America? :D

[@YourCarBro]

I will be shipping it back in about 9 months! :)

[@kogiekobayashi3421]

Yes, the weather?

[@YourCarBro]

Hot and humid lol! 95 degrees and probably 80% humidity

[@Ulrira]

lol when he stalled it. It happens.

[@YourCarBro]

Yea and it's not the easiest clutch lol

[@djayceemobileentertainment]

a little different for Y plates

[@kogiekobayashi3421]

How's the temp during the inspection?

[@YourCarBro]

Outside temp?

[@MrGrizzlyXiong]

Can you do more drone videos so we can see how beautiful Japan really is?

[@YourCarBro]

Yea I can definitely do some more drone videos soon!

[@rileypart1]

I didn't realize that Japanese Inspection take thing very seriously entire car. Not like back in the states DMV don't take thing very serious.

[@YourCarBro]

Yea it's definitely super strict here. In South Carolina we don't have any inspections at all.

[@cj1613]

Its seems they think the cars are on a race track lol,Nice to see ya wrenching again tip for removing any threaded rod place nut on to three threads hammer away might need to replace nut but not assembly,nice job seems like a huge money grab tho !

[@YourCarBro]

Thanks man! The inspection is pretty strict lol. Definitely worth doing myself for the savings though!

[@NZcarBlog]

I wonder how JCI works if you are a member of the Yakuza.

[@laynesuhr]

I just noticed we have the same HKS EVC!

[@YourCarBro]

I need to get something newer lol! These things are so old

[@laynesuhr]

Still works a treat though!

[@trickz901]

Wonder why they check the block for the Rb26

[@YourCarBro]

My guess is to check that it matches what is on the title. In Japan when you do a motor swap or trans swap you have to change the tittle to reflect that.

[@trickz901]

YourCarBro also do they just go around hitting things? Lol

[@YourCarBro]

Yea they were hitting bolts and things like that to see if they were loose lol

[@MrMikey1273]

It looks more strict than Pennsylvania state inspection is.

[@ThatGaijinFella]

Darn those cicadas are loud! Here in Yamaguchi too - like an unwanted alarm clock! I'll be doing my own JCI (shakken) next year, because I'm sick of having to take off wheels, spacers, interior lights, etc, just for that!

[@wildboy386__3]

Can u cone to camp zama

[@friend_built]

Only 10 months left, going to fly by

[@YourCarBro]

Yea it will. 2 years has flown by lol

[@davidmopar8446]

Thats why im going with a classic car. No bs like that

[@XXXXHP]

evo 9 gsr the R32 is technically a Japanese classic car...

[@davidmopar8446]

AS_EV4D3R_ 1 by classic i mean pre 1975. But, you do have a point it is a classic it should get a pass.

[@YourCarBro]

In the US it will get a pass because it is considered a classic. In Japan as far as I know there are no rules like that for classics

[@billybushell984]

Bro you still haven't got the airfreshner 😔

[@YourCarBro]

What air freshener?

[@billybushell984]

YourCarBro the one from your old honda, ganja leaf bro

[@Compaxius]

thats i hate shaken cause more money you fuel the more money you pay if i am a senator i would remove the road tax and instead replaced it by a new law

[@nickp1868]

Wow they sure do inspect the crap outta cars there. Kinda glad we don't have that here in the U.S. But then again some cars here definitely shouldn't be on the road lol.

[@YourCarBro]

Yea I am definitely glad its not like this in the US lol

[@TheMick26]

What's up, Spencer? 🙋

[@YourCarBro]

Woahhhh look who is first today! What up Mick!?

[@TheMick26]

YourCarBro My lucky day.🙌👐

[@TheMick26]

YourCarBro Congrats on gettin' the job done, bro.🙌 Very interesting to see this process and what all is involved. I remember you were going to do the Evo, but didn't get to. I think it's very cool that you documented the process to help others see and understand what all is involved. Good man, Spencer!👍👏 About the ball joint, someone else mentioned hitting the side of the casting. Another tip I use is anytime you have to hit a part with a thread on the end, just loosen the nut a few turns, then strike the top of the nut to prevent damaging the shaft threads. Also, if possible use a lead or brass hammer (something softer than the part you are striking). Thanks again for all you do and have a great day, brother.🙋

[@vincentforce1]

Does your car need a horn to pass JCI?

[@banditrenard5289]

Yes, definitely

[@djdeck1757]

Wish they had that in the US allot of vehicles will sure fail that test

[@YourCarBro]

I am glad they don't but I could see it being beneficial to keep some crap off the streets

[@NANGSGARAGE]

Some loud bugs right there

[@YourCarBro]

super loud!

[@fabo506]

huh pretty much similar inspection to the one done in my country, just that here, depending on the humor of the guy doing the inspection might try to get you failed specially in emissions...

[@YourCarBro]

haha that sucks. I was afraid that the inspector might dislike American GTR owners but he seemed cool lol

[@ramonnavarro9752]

The reason why he is staring under the hood is because he is looking for illegal mods so he can pop you. He was staring hard because for some reason he seems to think that you did and was looking as hard as he could; since, as you are ready know you have to produce the documentation that those mods are approved and not illegal. What did you expect, you are foreigner in a Skyline and there is only one reason why a foreigner would buy one - to have fun!

[@playstation2bigs]

can you just bribe them ?? to pass your car easily

[@YourCarBro]

I would imagine it happens lol

[@ToriL97]

This seems stupid strict

[@YourCarBro]

It is pretty strict

[@stevedillon3486]

Tip for future hit the hub on the side where the ball joint goes into and the balljoint usually pops down

[@rileypart1]

I didn't realize that Japanese Inspection take thing very seriously entire car. Not like back in the states DMV don't take thing very serious.