Lark's Track Goblin No. 40 - 2008 LT ***REGISTERED***

[k.rollin]

My friend has been renting out one of the stalls in his home garage, the renter's car being a 25th anniversary Lotus Esprit. Today I learned that a different car has moved in to take the place of the Esprit. Looks like a Lotus Eleven.

Totally unrelated to my build, unless you count the two days when my stage one crate was stored there after picking it up in Tacoma. Or the fact that I started thinning my main harness there. Still cool though.

 

[k.rollin]

After rushing my dog to the emergency vet clinic 30 miles away this morning because one of her recent surgery sites opened up and she was bleeding profusely from the abdomen, I actually worked on the car. Side panels are now wrapped, inside and out. Needless to say, I have much more appreciation for the skill of those who are good enough to make money at it. Also, for those looking to wrap their cars themselves, I can't recommended Avery Dennison's SW900 film enough; it's so easy for a total noob to work with. Interior is finished with satin black, and the exterior is the rushing riptide gloss colorflow (purple/cyan).

 

[Waterdriver]

Sorry to hear about your dog.
Nice job on the wrap!

 

[k.rollin]

Panels are on. Heading to the licensing office tomorrow for a transit permit so I can drive to the scale house without trouble from the cops.

I'm also back on collecting parts for budget boost, having just snagged an intake manifold from a LK9 (B207R) equipped Saab 9-3 because I prefer the position of the throttle body on it compared to the LDK intake manifold from the Buick Regal. With some oil and coolant lines, tubing, and an air to air charge cooler, I should be able to turbo my car. I think that the stock Gen II L61 rotating assembly will survive the stock LNF turbo if I don't exceed the wastegate pressure.

 

[Ark :D]

I was planning on using that exact film to wrap my hood and engine cover, but after practicing on my hood with a cheap piece of ViViD, I got cold feet. Looks good!

 

[Anks329]

Panels are on. Heading to the licensing office tomorrow for a transit permit so I can drive to the scale house without trouble from the cops.

I'm also back on collecting parts for budget boost, having just snagged an intake manifold from a LK9 (B207R) equipped Saab 9-3 because I prefer the position of the throttle body on it compared to the LDK intake manifold from the Buick Regal. With some oil and coolant lines, tubing, and an air to air charge cooler, I should be able to turbo my car. I think that the stock Gen II L61 rotating assembly will survive the stock LNF turbo if I don't exceed the wastegate pressure.

Huh, I didn’t know that the trip permit would work in this case for us. I thought that was for cars that had been registered at some point and just had expired tabs. Let me know if you run into any issues. The trip permit is much cheaper than the uhaul rental I’ve priced out for Friday.

 

[k.rollin]

Huh, I didn’t know that the trip permit would work in this case for us. I thought that was for cars that had been registered at some point and just had expired tabs. Let me know if you run into any issues. The trip permit is much cheaper than the uhaul rental I’ve priced out for Friday.

That is true for the $30, three day temporary license permit. A transit permit is only good for two days and is specifically for getting emissions tests, weights, state patrol inspection, etc.

WAC 308-96A-026:

 

[Anks329]

That is true for the $30, three day temporary license permit. A transit permit is only good for two days and is specifically for getting emissions tests, weights, state patrol inspection, etc.

WAC 308-96A-026:

Ahhh... didn’t know about this transit permit! Learn something new everyday thank you! This will save me a ton on uhual or getting a tow truck.

 

[k.rollin]

Ahhh... didn’t know about this transit permit! Learn something new everyday thank you! This will save me a ton on uhual or getting a tow truck.

It sure will; the transit permit was $10.25 out the door!

 

[k.rollin]

Transit permit: $10.25
Weight certification: $17.25
Registration/title application/taxes: $571.57
Total cost of licensing: $599.07

Worth it though. I couldn't even get out of the car to apply for title at the licensing office without a guy asking if it was an Ariel Atom and if he could take pictures for his son.

 

[Anks329]

Congrats!!

 

[k.rollin]

After reading everyone's comments regarding when and how frequently the fan comes on, I was concerned that my car was running really hot. Turns out I had my fan controller set to come on at 150°F, so that's a relief. Also, I really need to get it insured because it's been **** hard to not keep driving it after getting the tag.

 

[k.rollin]

Insured for $550 annually using Progressive's classic car policy option, which is handled by Hagerty. $20k agreed value and liability coverage that matches the limits of my daily driver.

 

[Ross]

You're full legal now!

 

[k.rollin]

Just picked up some forged rods and pistons as insurance when the turbo is added. Nothing fancy, just Eagle ESP H beam rods and Wiseco pistons.

 

[k.rollin]

Printed a temporary switch panel because I didn't want to go to Metal Supermarkets to get my dashboard material.

 

[Anks329]

hahah, love the labels on the buttons!

 

[k.rollin]

hahah, love the labels on the buttons!

Billet Automotive Buttons, if you want to get some for yourself. Mine were all custom, but they've got some off the shelf options available too.

 

[k.rollin]

New charge air cooler arrived to support the eventual turbo install. Steering wheel for scale.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

That's a big one. Tell us where it will be mounted? Any forced cooling, fans being installed?