KStier Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 All, I can't believe that I am writing this but after my NJMVC inspection and some sould searching I am reluctantly putting my Birkin up for sale only two months (actually less) after I got it here to NJ. The car has only a few hundred miles on it since it came off the trailer, most to Calrisle and back. I have been trying to get the car titled, registered and legally on the road for over a month and after my inspection this week, I don't think that will ever be possible here in NJ. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with the car. Most of the issues were nitpicky about the way the wiring is connected to the fram and the size of the steering wheel. The big one, the one I am not willing to spend the money and time on, is the lack of an OBDII plug which is required on by NJ for any car with a post 1996 engine. The car was fully legal, titled and registered in Texas when I bought it and should be again in probably any state but NJ...@#$%^!!!! More on the car: Purchased 4/09 from Texas Motor Works. Red body and cycle fenders with a silver stripe, black interior, comes with top and birkini, door and tonneau cover, tool kit, spare etc Zetec engine with raceline rail, upgraded cam and other internals, dyno = 190+ HP Suspension is corner weighted Quaife LSD I have a lot of documentation from the original owner on what was done, receipts etc. Asking $25k IM me or email at kstiermd at gmail dot com more pics etc if requested I have added a thrid brake light (LED bar on the roll bar cross member), a new shift knob and a catalytic converter since these pics were taken (attempt to meet NJ regs). I still have the old longer connector if you want to swap out the cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry to hear that, Kyle. Odd that Mike and Jack's cars got through relatively easily and yours got hung up. As I've noted in some thread somewhere, after I brought in Orange, the rules changed. It's definitely harder to get newish cars registered here. So after you sell this, I know you're going to start looking for vintage Lotus S2 or S3 (including period Caterhams) cars that skate by on the QQ Historic plates, right? Chin up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Kyle, Sorry you have to sell it, it 's a very nice 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Kyle, how about putting up $500 for someone who is willing to wrench on it to get it through inspection? That's a beautiful car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlbtrans1 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Kyle, my sympathy goes out to you. Im so sorry that you have to sell. A real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Could you just temporarily drop in an old engine with carbs that pre-dates the requirements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Very sorry to hear that Kyle. Just a thought if you were interested. I have a stock intake/TB/ECU and harness from a 95 or 96 Contour (I can check the date on the ECU when I get home tonight) that were originally on my Birkin if you wanted to play around with it. I also have the factory wiring/vacuum book for reference. I don't remember seeing any plug on the harness but that could have been removed. Let me know if you want to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) This is very frustrating. It is a case of inconsistent application of NJ laws and regs. It is hard to aim for a target when NJ keeps moving it. Of course if you try and ask the NJ MVC exactly what process you should follow you get 20 different answers. The NJ Government are just not friendly to cars like ours. Morgan's suggestion of substituting engine is a clever one its just who wants to do an engine change every 2 years when you have to address the inspection requirements. The QQ plate idea is also a good one but I was told by the MVC in January that they plan to phase out the plate in 2010 since too many cars were taking advantage of it - I guess that was a forewarning of where they plan to go. Edited June 26, 2009 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Very sorry to hear that Kyle. Just a thought if you were interested. I have a stock intake/TB/ECU and harness from a 95 or 96 Contour (I can check the date on the ECU when I get home tonight) that were originally on my Birkin if you wanted to play around with it. I also have the factory wiring/vacuum book for reference. I don't remember seeing any plug on the harness but that could have been removed. Let me know if you want to give it a try. that's what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KStier Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Guys, The car would need an OBDII that was not used until after 1996... The aftermarket Emerald system would have to be replaced and then I'd have to hope that it would pass. (all the other internal mods may trigger fault codes etc and fail me anyway). Then every two years this would have to be done again so it could go for inspection. NJ sucks by the way. I have done the research and did not take this decision lightly, I am selling the car. The merits of what 'could' be done can be argued elsewhere. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 It is soooo sad. It is a beautiful car and a fair price (Mite be $10-15K more if it wore the Caterham nameplate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 sleep on it again and see if u want to pursue any of your other options u said a few weeks ago, but not mentioned here. Let your frustrations subside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 "Zetec engine with raceline rail, upgraded cam and other internals, dyno = 190+ HP" Kyle - Can you provide any more details on the engine. Is it a ZX1? What cams? Compression? etc, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KStier Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Lookig through what I have I can tell you this: Casting stamp on the block is 1999, the code for the engine itself indicates use in a car prodcued 2/00. The following is a summary of what is reresented by the receipts in my posession: Intake system is a 45mm Jenvey, Raceline Manifold Cylinder Heads ported and polished Compression test pre-dyno: 125/130/130/125 Dyno sheet for 192 at the flywheel Emerald M3DK ECU Transmission is a T9 with semi-helical gearkit, also have a receipt for a T9 rebuild kit Quaife alloy top cover, gearlever/shifter assembly, LSD Cams are from Crower (San Diego CA) I have the intake/exhaust open/close timing for anyone interested Receipts for: Wet sump kit, ZX3 front cover kit and engine breather catch can, master and slave cylinders, FocusSport underdrive pulley, aluminum flywheel, Central Coast Motorsports (Focus Central) camshafts and piston set, CNC-Motorsports Eagle ESP 3D H Beam connecting rods Most of the parts were shipped to Stewart's Automotive in Sacramento Californis so I assume they did the engine work. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KStier Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I also have the owners manual and the full build manuals printed out and in PDF format... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Kyle, please don't sell until I come take a look (next week, probs) for a friend. No, that friend is not named "Al Navarro". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KStier Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Al and all, The car is on eBay so if you are interested, let me know. I will end he auction there early with money in hand, otherwise I have to let it play out. The reserve is a little less than what I am asking here so if you are thinking seriously about it send me an email or message here. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerjozwik Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) nice car! Edited July 1, 2009 by jerjozwik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfun Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Any interest in a Shelby Cobra replica? FFR,427W,550 HP,red. Pics: http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh291/spitfun/IMG_9822.jpg http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh291/spitfun/IMG_9817.jpg Call Rich:313-377-9542 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now