licesnse suspended, need ideas....

[Fzzy285]

As the title state, my license has been suspended until November. Now with the car sitting in the drive-way, im looking for some basic things i could do for the car to help get the car running better. Now, i only have a basic set of tools, and a basic knowledge of cars, (looking to improve that part) so i cant be going to crazy with tearing the engine apart and everything, Im just looking for simple, easy things to do to help it out.

I have a Completely stock 92 Ex 5spd with 178k miles. I know for a fact my gas mileage wasnt what it should be (roughly 20 mpg, 50/50 city/highway).

Im sure this has been asked several times, however searching didnt yield any results.

So throw me some suggestions..

TIA

[owequitit]

I would start with more accurate titling of your threads. I moved this to off topic because the title and first paragraph seemed like it should be in off topic.

I moved it to beginner technical, because then you can get better responses.

[Fzzy285]

Ah, that explains that. I saw it said moved, then thought, "wtf, this is where i posted it"

[Losiracer2]

well when my lic. was suspended i just drove anyway. I was just real careful. I had to, to make money at a job and what not, so as long as your tags are current and you don't have any obnoxious modifications like a loud fart can exhaust that attracts attention, then you should be okay. I drove like that for a year or more back in HS.

[js593]

well when my lic. was suspended i just drove anyway. I was just real careful. I had to, to make money at a job and what not, so as long as your tags are current and you don't have any obnoxious modifications like a loud fart can exhaust that attracts attention, then you should be okay. I drove like that for a year or more back in HS.

Thats... umm... luck... My buddy was caught 6 times in 2 months without valid license.... suspended for 2 years.

[MadSpleen85]

well when my lic. was suspended i just drove anyway. I was just real careful. I had to, to make money at a job and what not, so as long as your tags are current and you don't have any obnoxious modifications like a loud fart can exhaust that attracts attention, then you should be okay. I drove like that for a year or more back in HS.

You could try that and take the risk of being arrested, having your car impounded, and some hefty fines, OR you could do what it sounds like you were thinking, Parking it and using the downtime to modify.

Check out the Beginners Guide to Modification. Also, take a look at the DIY's see if there is anything there that catches your eye. There are a ton of things in there, most of which are semi inexpensive. Sounds like you could use a good and thorough tune up also to get that MPG back up to par.

Sounds like she will be getting plenty of attention during the downtime.

[Fzzy285]

You could try that and take the risk of being arrested, having your car impounded, and some hefty fines, OR you could do what it sounds like you were thinking, Parking it and using the downtime to modify.

Check out the Beginners Guide to Modification. Also, take a look at the DIY's see if there is anything there that catches your eye. There are a ton of things in there, most of which are semi inexpensive. Sounds like you could use a good and thorough tune up also to get that MPG back up to par.

Sounds like she will be getting plenty of attention during the downtime.

Yeah, ive driven for two years with an expired license, and warrants. im sick driving while paranoid. Im also on house arrest till july 1st, so it seemed like a good time to learn some things. This past weekends project was a thorough cleaning of the interior, and i had this great sense of acomplishment when i stood back and looked over it.

I just need someone to run to the parts store for me, apparently that is something that the corrections office doesnt approve me doing.

[txohcb790]

Yeah, ive driven for two years with an expired license, and warrants. im sick driving while paranoid. Im also on house arrest till july 1st, so it seemed like a good time to learn some things. This past weekends project was a thorough cleaning of the interior, and i had this great sense of acomplishment when i stood back and looked over it.

I just need someone to run to the parts store for me, apparently that is something that the corrections office doesnt approve me doing.

damn sorry for your luck, I drove for 2 years without having my california l on me. Just never really got to the dmv here in ohio lol to get my l stated here lol. Did not want to get my l doing the test in my cb7 so I had to use an old friend of mine's intrepid. I do have what many call ie fart can coffe can etc. non resignated exhaust system and cops never really bothered me at all.fzzy285 by the way how far are you from victoria? ill be moving there in a few months

[vtechead]

Hello,

Tough break on the license suspension. I think you are approaching the situation with the right frame of mind and using the opportunity to not only improve your ride, but also you skills.

The post above that reccomend searching the forum is spot on, and I will just add a few bullets to get you pointed in the right direction.

- Add a lip to the front bumper for improved looks.
- Add a Cone style air filter for looks and minor performance gains.
- Crack open your headlight assemblies and add the HID lighting
- A full tune-up is right up your car's alley. Replace o2 sensor, adjust the valvles, etc.

Because of the poor gas mileage a tne up will pay for itself in the long run and so performance wise I recommend that before any other performance work is done.

Stay off the road. November will be here before yo know it and best of luck to you.

vtechead