registering my ffr in n.y--any help out there!
 

has anyone gone through this process.it doesnt sound fun.
dmv states i need a defroster?did anyone get one.
i keep getting different info--how about side pipe noise.
did anyone actually go through this dmv inspection.
any info please
thanks
dave

Dave,
I am also getting ready to go through the NY DMV gauntlet... Everyone I know has registered their vehicle in another state, then transfered to NY. I am going to go through the DMV process with my Superformance, and document the steps to help anyone else following my steps.

The SPF is already in pretty good shape for passing NYS, and has a heater/defroster. You will probably have to add one to get your FFR to pass. I need to add a PCV system, which I was going to do anyways....

I will post updates as I go. Probably won't be for another 30-60 days, though. Let me know if I can be of any help to you...

Someone has to be first.... :JEKYLHYDE

Jim Kellogg

thats great jim,thank you.
i still have to install the wiper arms,horn,the defroster thing that makes no sense. and i have yet to find someone that sells a kit-or
put something together to work.--now some people are saying you have to register it the year it was completed?i want to title the car as a 1965 i really hope that can be done
dave

i registered sand rail last year, defroster was small electic plug in i wired to switch. cheap at auto parts store, it passed

sand rail has stinger header, loud, it passed

Dave,

You may want to drop a post over on www.ffcobra.com as there are many FFR New Yorker's who have gone through this process. Also, here's a link to current thread covering car registration that may be of interest.
http://www.ffcobra.com/cgi-bin/ultim...c;f=1;t=034090

Doug
FFR2625

hey jim,what are you going to do about the side pipes?
and emissions.will they title the car the year it was built.
dave

Torre44,

Do you mind elaborating on the defroster set-up? Sounds just what I am looking for, I am in Upstate New York. who makes it, where did you get it?

Jerry

Assuming you title the car this year, it will be titled as a "2004 Custom."

Jim

The last guy I talked to at the DMV says mine should come through as "1965". My Superformance came with a MSO "Manufacturer's State of Origin" stating the car is a "Superformace" make, "Cobra replica" type, and "1965" year. He said that the state will probably assign a new VIN - it dependes on who happens to process the initial application. My Superformance has a Vehicle ID number on the MSO, but it is only 7 digits long.

I am not sure how the FFR will come through, though. I will ask next time I get a chance. Does it have an MSO?

The sidepipes should be ok. The state equipment list says, the muffler "..... should be able to effectively reduce the noise." I guess that will depend upon who checks out my car! A crankcase ventilating system is required for all 1964 and newer vehicles. That should be all I need for emissions equipment. 1968 and newer vehicles require more and more equipment, depending upon the year.

I work at a new car dealership, and talk to DMV people in Albany on a regular basis. A lot of the rules can be interpreted differently by different people at the DMV, as I have gotten different answers from different people.

I will keep you posted. As I said, I probably won't run through the process for another 30-60 days.

Have fun!
Jim Kellogg
(check out my winter Cobra photos in my gallery)

Jim: I am very interested as to whether NYS will let you register as a 1965. Please keep us posted.

Thanks, Bruce

Call US title service in Rochester NY. 888-521-1891. From what I'm told you hand them a check for $299.00 and they will get your car registered. Someone I spoke to used them for his Superformance and he said it was a no brainer.

Hope this helps
Mike

Hey guy's Hope this helps? there are a bunch of upstate guy's that have gone thru the process.

http://www.upstatecobras.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=250

www.upstatecobras.com

The car will be registered as the year it was bulit :mad: and all emissions are based on the year of the block.

My car was titled as a 1997 Shelby conv:eek:

Greg