Yeti Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Feast your eyes on a Pennsylvania DOT compliant 2001 Birkin. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13568&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13569&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13570&stc=1 The obvious additions for compliance are the bumpers, reflectors and exhaust wrap. The not so obvious being various warning lights (+wiring), washer fluid pump (custom reservoir , plumbing, button) , AS1 windshield and defroster. I have learned a lot more that I expected and not just about cars (Patience, bureaucracy, humility) . I'd especially like to thank the guys from Infinity Box, Watson's StreetWorks, Silver Springs Metal fabrication and Tom from Birkin Direct. Without their patience and ability to simplify things the car would still be in parts. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13574&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13573&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13572&stc=1http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13575&stc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemtd Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Congratulations! The wheels look nice on the car (Enkei ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Lotus Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I think I recognize your car. Did it come from CO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) The wheels are Enkei and it did come from CO. My son and I flew out and drove it back to PA on Labor Day weekend last year. Edited November 25, 2017 by Yeti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Did you ever call Blast From The Past for the initial inspection and PA VIN? Neither of my two PA titled Birkin's needed these items to pass the safety inspection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Congrats! Enjoy your drives before it gets too cold. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Congrats, yeti. And I really like the aero front bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Now, get out and drive your brains out!!!!!!!!:auto: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Did you ever call Blast From The Past for the initial inspection and PA VIN? Neither of my two PA titled Birkin's needed these items to pass the safety inspection No, I did not call them. I figured that once the state inspectors got involved it was best not to change. It would not have made a difference in what they wanted done to the car at that point. If I were starting anew, I would certainly do it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Congrats, yeti. And I really like the aero front bumper. Thanks. I figured that if I had to do it; I'd make it look the best I could, since I know it was pretty much worthless as a bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughna Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hi, I just joined the forum (long time Lotus fan and looking for a nice 7 (either Lotus or Caterham) at some point), but have a registration question I hope you can help with. I've just moved from CA to PA (close to Harrisburg) and shipped over my Lancia Stratos replica that I built and registered in CA. It's still on it's CA title and plates, but I will need to switch over to PA registration at some point. Looking at the DMV website, it seemed like a straight forward enough process, but seeing this thread has me thinking I need to be a bit more thoughtful about it. Can I ask, based on your experience, the best approach to take for inspection, what I should take care of beforehand, etc Thanks a lot Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 I would recommend using an enhanced inspection station that has dealt with your type (kit/replica) of car before. I would look at the list on the website and start by calling them first. The shop I used pretty much had only done hot rods before. I used them because they were close and I knew them. Not the best way to choose but it worked out in the long run. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughna Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks - appreciate the advice. Love your car by the way Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi, I just joined the forum (long time Lotus fan and looking for a nice 7 (either Lotus or Caterham) at some point), but have a registration question I hope you can help with. I've just moved from CA to PA (close to Harrisburg) and shipped over my Lancia Stratos replica that I built and registered in CA. It's still on it's CA title and plates, but I will need to switch over to PA registration at some point. Looking at the DMV website, it seemed like a straight forward enough process, but seeing this thread has me thinking I need to be a bit more thoughtful about it. Can I ask, based on your experience, the best approach to take for inspection, what I should take care of beforehand, etc Thanks a lot Paul Paul, PA uses "PA licensed" Notary services for the title swap. My sound advice as an Ex-PA resident who titled more than my fair share of "replicas" (mostly Cobra and Lotus 7's), is that you do a straight title swap first. Once title is in hand you can then get a set of plates and valid registration. Keep it simple, do not use the word kit or replica while at the notary office as to throw up a red flag of any kind. PA should take your CA title at face value, regardless of whether it was done using the SPCNS (and SB100) process or not. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughna Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi Bill, That sounds like a good approach. It is a SPCNS (under SB100), so I'm wondering if your approach works out, what that will mean for emissions requirements (I do need that exemption). My current CA title shows Model YR: 0000, Make: SPCNS. Actual title issue date was 2014 (year I completed the build). Should that SPCNS designation just copy over onto the new title and automatically exempt me from emissions? Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Hi Bill, That sounds like a good approach. It is a SPCNS (under SB100), so I'm wondering if your approach works out, what that will mean for emissions requirements (I do need that exemption). My current CA title shows Model YR: 0000, Make: SPCNS. Actual title issue date was 2014 (year I completed the build). Should that SPCNS designation just copy over onto the new title and automatically exempt me from emissions? Regards Paul Paul, Before you go get your title, you'll need a letter from the California DMV office explaining the "0000" model year to the PA DMV. Even using the same notary, I've had to submit a copy of the letter to the PA MVS office each time. Bill S. Edited November 27, 2017 by mrmustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The bumpers look like they were part of the original design, they look great! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 The bumpers look like they were part of the original design, they look great! Enjoy. Thanks. I am just glad that they didn't ask me to have them pass a crash test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 HaHa, mine were taped on. For some reason they fell off before my first drive. Hope you are out enjoying it today. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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