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 May 15, 2012 - 7:46 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
They don't care here in Alabama either. Vehicle inspection is a foreign concept around here.
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May 15, 2012 - 8:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '12 From Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
AT 65,000 in an ST205 a slight suspension knock is $1000+ and that's just parts. That mileage is just about right for the fig 8s and control arms to go. Usually one side just after the other.
Control arms are usually $340 and fig 8s are around $150. Shipping and tax around $100. It adds up fast but damn nice car to drive, I would do it again. |
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May 15, 2012 - 8:51 PM
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QUOTE (Box @ May 15, 2012 - 8:46 PM)  They don't care here in Alabama either. Vehicle inspection is a foreign concept around here. Inspections is different from cop stopping you and noticing that your car is illegally registered. -------------------- 94 Celica GT - Project
93 MR2 - Sold 91 Celica Alltrac/GT4 -Sold 95 Tacoma - DD |
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May 16, 2012 - 4:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I personally wouldn't take the chance(Murphy is relentless), unless he had the original VIN and title so I could legally register it. That and be prepared to have an expensive track car if not.
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May 16, 2012 - 4:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
can probably remove ALL vin numbers and register it as an "assembled vehicle" at least in TX you can
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 24, 2012 - 1:35 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You can buy a "declared value " insurance. Basically you buy a policy declaring the value of your car. This is how old classic cars are insured where they are one of a kind and can not be valued.
The main problem you will face is smog. Every time u get a smog check the shop will freak out and possible report you to the DMV. I just want the body panels. I would swap out the floor pan and convert to awd. |
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May 24, 2012 - 3:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Or live in one of the many wonderful states that wouldn't know a smog test if it bit them in the ass.
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