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Sandshark

Jul 7 2005, 12:17 PM

Ever thought about all the choppers out there running unsmogged open headder engines etc.

Ever thought about making your buggy street legal for those trips to the grocery?

Besides, turn indicators, windshield, side mirrors (are fenders really necessary) what could a brother do for a quick and simple conversion and what would you have to do at the DMV?

Could you legally drive it there to get your plate or would you have to tow it. Probably would get a ticket on the way to? If cops just let bikes rip by as specialty mfg why do they give buggies such a hard time when your just doing a test run down the block to see if your linkage works.

Sure would make looking for those slow speed bump streets and hills a bit more exciting.

Any experiences?

lincster

Jul 7 2005, 12:22 PM

I've got mine street legal.
The kids think it is great when I pick them up from school in it.

I towed mine to the DMV to get inspected.
Had my receipt, told them I had a clip on windshield being made and bam, I have a plate.

South Bay

Jul 7 2005, 12:23 PM

There are a few peeps who have them on here. Easy to do in AZ. Not as easy in California . . .

LEAD DOG

Jul 7 2005, 12:32 PM

mines ready for plates (AZ) allready inspected and tagged but i'm selling it so it's up to the next buyer to pay the fee's for street reg!

Surf-n-Sand

Jul 7 2005, 12:35 PM

QUOTE(LEAD DOG @ Jul 7 2005, 12:32 PM)

mines ready for plates (AZ) allready inspected and tagged but i'm selling it so it's up to the next buyer to pay the fee's for street reg!
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did you sell it already?

Can't wait for your birthday, i got you a set of paddle tires for your walker.

Jeffinrivercity

Jul 7 2005, 01:07 PM

Andrew...somehow got his new car registered in cali....

It was fun doing wheelies down the street

Sandzilla

Jul 7 2005, 02:10 PM

QUOTE(lincster @ Jul 7 2005, 12:22 PM)

I've got mine street legal.
The kids think it is great when I pick them up from school in it.

I towed mine to the DMV to get inspected.
Had my receipt, told them I had a clip on windshield being made and bam, I have a plate.

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No THAT'S a cool dad!

Zilla

RAZOR

Jul 7 2005, 03:03 PM

QUOTE(lincster @ Jul 7 2005, 04:22 PM)

I've got mine street legal.
The kids think it is great when I pick them up from school in it.

I towed mine to the DMV to get inspected.
Had my receipt, told them I had a clip on windshield being made and bam, I have a plate.

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What did you do about the required parking brake. Also did they hit you pretty hard$$$ for the tags?

Lucky

Jul 7 2005, 03:14 PM

What parking brake? I never heard of this and my last rail was street legal.

QUOTE(mike-n-joyce @ Jul 7 2005, 05:03 PM)

QUOTE(lincster @ Jul 7 2005, 04:22 PM)

I've got mine street legal.
The kids think it is great when I pick them up from school in it.

I towed mine to the DMV to get inspected.
Had my receipt, told them I had a clip on windshield being made and bam, I have a plate.

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What did you do about the required parking brake. Also did they hit you pretty hard$$$ for the tags?
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lincster

Jul 7 2005, 04:11 PM

QUOTE(mike-n-joyce @ Jul 7 2005, 03:03 PM)

QUOTE(lincster @ Jul 7 2005, 04:22 PM)

I've got mine street legal.
The kids think it is great when I pick them up from school in it.

I towed mine to the DMV to get inspected.
Had my receipt, told them I had a clip on windshield being made and bam, I have a plate.

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What did you do about the required parking brake. Also did they hit you pretty hard$$$ for the tags?
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I showed the inspector my turning brake and said I could lock it in position if I needed to. He shrugged his shoulders and said ok.

$210 per year.

When he asked how much I had into it, I said.... oh around 15k. He saw my receipt which was broken into pieces and saw 15k and said ok.

I got very lucky that day. Just the right people.
I stayed low, got my plate and ran like he!!.

Sandbooger

Jul 7 2005, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(Surf-n-Sand @ Jul 7 2005, 12:35 PM)

QUOTE(LEAD DOG @ Jul 7 2005, 12:32 PM)

mines ready for plates (AZ) allready inspected and tagged but i'm selling it so it's up to the next buyer to pay the fee's for street reg!
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did you sell it already?

Can't wait for your birthday, i got you a set of paddle tires for your walker.

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Very funny kimosabe

I think he is going to cut your nuts off

Sandbooger

Jul 7 2005, 08:48 PM

QUOTE(Sandshark @ Jul 7 2005, 12:17 PM)

Ever thought about all the choppers out there running unsmogged open headder engines etc.

Ever thought about making your buggy street legal for those trips to the grocery?

Besides, turn indicators, windshield, side mirrors (are fenders really necessary) what could a brother do for a quick and simple conversion and what would you have to do at the DMV?

Could you legally drive it there to get your plate or would you have to tow it. Probably would get a ticket on the way to? If cops just let bikes rip by as specialty mfg why do they give buggies such a hard time when your just doing a test run down the block to see if your linkage works.

Sure would make looking for those slow speed bump streets and hills a bit more exciting.

Any experiences?

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I am working on it right now. My holdup now is smog

The DMV (CA) gave me one of those red 4"X4" tags with a big number 9, so I am good to drive mine on the street untill the end of Sept. That is what is required to drive it on the street to the DMV to get your plate.

Fenders are required on vehicles over 1500 lbs from what I understand.

I am really looking forward to driving her on the street.

RoosterBooster

Jul 7 2005, 10:03 PM

John, one of our customer, has his car street legal in CA:

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he got the temp tag at the DMV but when he was driving the car to the CHP the inspecting Officer almost got a hart attack first

...but John is a seasoned stunt and camera pilot/driver...so i guess the Hollywood "magic" helped him that the officer didnt give him too much trouble (btw the car has no fenders, turn signal, emergency brake,....

)

Sandbooger

Jul 7 2005, 10:34 PM

That's cuz it weighs less than 1500, right

v8rail

Jul 8 2005, 06:52 AM

QUOTE(Sandbooger @ Jul 7 2005, 10:34 PM)

That's cuz it weighs less than 1500, right

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Yes, was on the same scale WW weights their trailers

Carl P

Jul 8 2005, 07:11 AM

But the tranny does retain the park pawl feaure in the turbo 400 correct?

I would hate to see some of these tail heavy cars on the street!

Gotta be a handful!

When I did my 914/V8, (before '89 KG), the shop near here that does exclusively Porsche body work had many 911's and 930's that had rear end damage only. I asked why, and if they'd all been rear-ended. The guy laughed and said tht they'd all been backed into guard rails by inexperienced drivers! Swapped ends under power no doubt.

Carl

lincster

Jul 8 2005, 07:21 AM

QUOTE(v8rail @ Jul 8 2005, 06:52 AM)

QUOTE(Sandbooger @ Jul 7 2005, 10:34 PM)

That's cuz it weighs less than 1500, right

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Yes, was on the same scale WW weights their trailers

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That is a good one.

RoosterBooster

Jul 8 2005, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(Carl P @ Jul 8 2005, 07:11 AM)

But the tranny does retain the park pawl feaure in the turbo 400 correct?

I would hate to see some of these tail heavy cars on the street!

Gotta be a handful!

When I did my 914/V8, (before '89 KG), the shop near here that does exclusively Porsche body work had many 911's and 930's that had rear end damage only. I asked why, and if they'd all been rear-ended. The guy laughed and said tht they'd all been backed into guard rails by inexperienced drivers! Swapped ends under power no doubt.

Carl

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Carl
yes, the "park" pin is still there (btw John has a turbo 350)

i agree with that rearengine problem

John loves the handling on the street. he calls the car "the cat on carpet"; very neutral and predictable (he likes to scare the local "import racers"

)

Xtreme Motorsports

Jul 8 2005, 08:19 AM

We've got a car on order that will be street legal. It's out about 6 months but from what i've found out it's not really a big deal.

Baja

Jul 8 2005, 09:54 AM

What is required in AZ to get this done?

I am a Cali resident, but I do have an AZ address. I would mostly use it on the street when in AZ to get from the house to the dirt, or go through a drive through here and there. I may even risk it a few times by driving it in Cali. I do know that is a risk, by me being a Cali resident and driving in Cali in a AZ registered vehicle.

I have a windshield, tail and brake lights, horn, but no wiper (is that required in AZ?) I also have the Mende S-5 trans. I figured that the reverse lever would be easy to pass as the parking brake lever. It would actually work as long as the vehicle is not running.

I also need to have a VIN issued at the same time. Would it be better to VIN it as an off road vehicle in Cali first, then take it to AZ for the street plate thing, or should I just start in AZ?

I would like to get a run down from someone who has done this and also maybe a copy of the regs would be nice. I need to get this taken care of ASAP so that I can insure the car.

Thanks

Montana

Jul 8 2005, 12:18 PM

Dejong Sand Cars has been making street legal cars for the past 3 years that I know of. here is a pic of him at the drive through.

RAZOR

Jul 8 2005, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(Baja @ Jul 8 2005, 01:54 PM)

What is required in AZ to get this done?

I am a Cali resident, but I do have an AZ address. I would mostly use it on the street when in AZ to get from the house to the dirt, or go through a drive through here and there. I may even risk it a few times by driving it in Cali. I do know that is a risk, by me being a Cali resident and driving in Cali in a AZ registered vehicle.

I have a windshield, tail and brake lights, horn, but no wiper (is that required in AZ?) I also have the Mende S-5 trans. I figured that the reverse lever would be easy to pass as the parking brake lever. It would actually work as long as the vehicle is not running.

I also need to have a VIN issued at the same time. Would it be better to VIN it as an off road vehicle in Cali first, then take it to AZ for the street plate thing, or should I just start in AZ?

I would like to get a run down from someone who has done this and also maybe a copy of the regs would be nice. I need to get this taken care of ASAP so that I can insure the car.

Thanks
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Here is a link that will answer all you question. I had ours built street legal except I
for the parking brake. I am going to try to get it past with the JaMar parking brake rather than a mechanical brake. from what i here it's hit or miss on this. http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp good luck an keep us posted (see title 28 transportation)

Baja

Jul 13 2005, 01:21 PM

Anymore tips on this from you dry heat people?

RoosterBooster

Jul 13 2005, 02:15 PM

QUOTE(Baja @ Jul 13 2005, 01:21 PM)

Anymore tips on this from you dry heat people?
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the heat is not so dry right now: T-storm is forming

registering it street legal here in the rural AZ is VERY easy

...they dont care much at the local ADOT

its more the Officer on the street that will check on you. you stand out like a red dog; better have brake lights, turn signals and dont speed

Baja

Jul 13 2005, 02:50 PM

Thanks. I think I will get this done soon. I will let you all know the outcome after I am done.

onanysunday

Jul 13 2005, 04:46 PM

In AZ would the car have to go through emissions?

jhitesma

Jul 14 2005, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(onanysunday @ Jul 13 2005, 05:46 PM)

In AZ would the car have to go through emissions?
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Depends on where in AZ you register it. In Pima and Maricopa counties yes you need to do an emissions test (though it's nowhere near as involved as CA's mess.)

Here in Yuma and other less populous parts of AZ we don't have emissions testing.