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We Are Now Legal!!!

There are only 3 shops in a 100km radius that can inspect it. The restrictions are not clear,and no one can explain them. They are not public, and the shops don't know because they have no idea how to read the so called "confusing book from hell."

All i know at this point is all the money i spent on black 2/0 wire was basically wasted. Needs to be Orange. I'm thinking spray paint.

Also, i have to classify it as a modified vehicle, so the insurance rates(require here to drive) will be huge.

Posted 09-20-2010 at 08:32 PM by alexcrouse alexcrouse is offline

	We Are Now Legal!!! Thank you, we live in Ontario, Canada. Are the restrictions that tight in Pennsylvania? How many hoops do you think?
	Posted 09-20-2010 at 07:38 PM by eco steve

	We Are Now Legal!!! Congrats! Where do you live? Here in Pennsylvania, USA it looks like i will have to jump through some hoops...
	Posted 09-20-2010 at 09:41 AM by alexcrouse

	Picking Your Dream Car for Conversion Don'f forget, when choosing your car, that you can sell off the ICE-related parts if they are in good condition. At least check for how much a good engine is going for before you decide to take on a non-runner.
	Posted 09-03-2010 at 02:55 AM by marcexec

	Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!! electric cars are temporarily permitted in Quebec for 2-3 years http://www.zenncars.com/media/docume...adianPress.pdf
	Posted 08-22-2010 at 07:07 PM by ragez0r

Being a Pro Eco Recycler

Some of my best finds have been behind industrial units, the ones that small companies rent. Most of the time if you drive by during the day while most have their back doors open you can scout out the materials. Bring pictures and a printout of your websites and links with you about your project. Most of the time if it's out side it's garbage to them.

While you are out driving around especially on garbage day give yourself extra time (if you need to stop and pick something up) keep you eyes open and don't care about what you think people are thinking.

Once when I was driving home from work i was following a guy in a pickup truck full of fencing that he had just replaced with wood, well at the next stop light I got out and asked what he was doing with the fencing, his response was going to the garbage dump. So I saved him $20.00 disposal fees and scored enough fencing to make a dog run and fence around my pool.

Keep your eyes open and don’t ever be afraid to ask do you need that?

Eco Steve

Posted 07-12-2010 at 07:50 AM by eco steve eco steve is offline

	Being a Pro Eco Recycler Nice tips. Do you have any advice for finding out who might have things that you can use?
	Posted 07-11-2010 at 02:27 PM by mhud