Project Lex

[Halon]

You're in St. Francis? That's where the guy lives who painted my car.

Small update, drove it into work today, verified the speedo was accurate up to 70mph. So I think I'm good to go :) I do think I'm going to redo the mounting though. After thinking about it I want to mount it somewhere else, will make for a cleaner install.

[Halon]

I also have collector plates on my car. The rule says that as long as you have another car to drive and the car is 20 years old you can get collector plates. Insurance does not matter as long as you have insurance.

Yeah, but there's more rules than just that. I'm worried about the one that says you can't use the car for general driving purposes. I live a mile from Blaine PD, if the same cop sees me multiple times in a week and recognizes it, I wouldn't put it past them to hassle me. They stopped a black guy walking a Rottweiler by our house, nice guy minding his own business, but he looked suspicious. I just don't want to deal with or worry about being hassled.

[A//// Guy]

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/pages/dvs-content-detail.aspx?pageID=616

"Minnesota does not have a mileage restriction for collector class vehicles. Collector vehicles are to be operated only as a “Collector’s Item” and may not be used for general transportation. Generally driving to and from collector events (shows, parades) is acceptable. Check with local Law Enforcement for more specific issues."

I really doubt youd be pulled over for those plates.. But its possible. Not like they know where you are going, you could just say you are going on a test drive since you just got X mods done, who knows. I wouldnt worry.

[Halon]

I understand I could probably come up with a story and be off the hook. But in general I'd just rather avoid that whole consultation to begin with. I'm trying to stay under the radar now a days :)

I live right next to Blaine PD, and work right next to Ramsey Sheriff's Office. From the things I've seen and experienced, I would not put it past any of them to pull me over for some BS reason. So I want to give them as few BS reasons as possible. So I think I'll just stick with my vet plates and run a front one. It'd be different if I was driving around a 'Cuda or something that's more obviously a collectors car. But a semi-modern "rice burner" running around with no front plate/collector plates, even as legal as it may be, just seems like another reason for a cop to give me a second glance. Thanks for all the advice though, was good food for thought for me.

[A//// Guy]

Yea that works. I like that gps speedo integration! That works slick!

[dsmDolney]

Well yea i am thats my dads house my moms is right in blaine by nsc also

[Halon]

Small update. Made a list of misc crap I still need to do, trying to make my way through my tick list before scheduling my next dyno session. I replaced all the spark plugs, new spark plug boots, and ordered up some more spare NGK plugs. I swapped in a new oil filter just so I know it's a nice fresh one in there. All new lug nuts installed since some of them were mismatched and not the right kind for these wheels. I'm ordering up an electronic fuel pressure gauge since I want to be able to keep an eye on it in the car to ensure it's never way off. I got my wideband fixed so it's logging in Megasquirt again. Got the interior fan working properly again and also adjusted the windshield wiper arms as they always hit the hood (don't want them messing up the new paint). Just waiting to get the last section of the exhaust finished up, and I think I'll be just about ready to try the dyno again.

[turbotalon1g]

Wootski!!!

FP gauge for the win!!

[Murlo26]

Wootski!!!

FP gauge for the win!!

Agreed on this.

I have an FP gauge near my fuel rail but with all my fuel problems I also bought an FP gauge for inside as I got tired of not knowing.

Good pickup. Can't wait to see this on the dyno!

[Halon]

Yeah I have a mechanical FP gauge on the AFPR, but would be nice to monitor inside the car so I can watch it at all times vs. just when it's parked with the hood open.