The damn HOA decided that i can not be nice to the environment and that I can not have an EV. Well I cant work on my car in my driveway… They cited my car for be “inoperable” even though the only difference is that the suspension on the front is higher than normal because of the lack of engine. I have no garage space and will not in the near future. So I have 10 days to “make the vehicle operable, or remove it”. If i could freeze time it would be operable! I hate people… :mad:
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The damn HOA
? do you mean homeowners association?
The first thing that came to my mind when i read this post was to find somewhere you can host your project , friends house , auto shop, etc. Their is always a way if you put your mind to the task.
But in the mean time here is hopefully some inspirational words from a very sucessfull business man Bob Parsons.
The two that is like the best is
2. Never give up.
Almost nothing works the first time it’s attempted. Just because what you’re doing does not seem to be working, doesn’t mean it won’t work. It just means that it might not work the way you’re doing it. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, and you wouldn’t have an opportunity.
And
3. When you’re ready to quit, you’re closer than you think.
There’s an old Chinese saying that I just love, and I believe it is so true. It goes like this: “The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.”
Bob Parsons 16 Laws
1. Get and stay out of your comfort zone.
I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. I hear people say, “But I’m concerned about security.” My response to that is simple: “Security is for cadavers.”
2. Never give up.
Almost nothing works the first time it’s attempted. Just because what you’re doing does not seem to be working, doesn’t mean it won’t work. It just means that it might not work the way you’re doing it. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, and you wouldn’t have an opportunity.
3. When you’re ready to quit, you’re closer than you think.
There’s an old Chinese saying that I just love, and I believe it is so true. It goes like this: “The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.”
4. With regard to whatever worries you, not only accept the worst thing that could happen, but make it a point to quantify what the worst thing could be.
Very seldom will the worst consequence be anywhere near as bad as a cloud of “undefined consequences.” My father would tell me early on, when I was struggling and losing my shirt trying to get Parsons Technology going, “Well, Robert, if it doesn’t work, they can’t eat you.”
5. Focus on what you want to have happen.
Remember that old saying, “As you think, so shall you be.”
6. Take things a day at a time.
No matter how difficult your situation is, you can get through it if you don’t look too far into the future, and focus on the present moment. You can get through anything one day at a time.
7. Always be moving forward.
Never stop investing. Never stop improving. Never stop doing something new. The moment you stop improving your organization, it starts to die. Make it your goal to be better each and every day, in some small way. Remember the Japanese concept of Kaizen. Small daily improvements eventually result in huge advantages.
8. Be quick to decide.
Remember what General George S. Patton said: “A good plan violently executed today is far and away better than a perfect plan tomorrow.”
9. Measure everything of significance.
I swear this is true. Anything that is measured and watched, improves.
10. Anything that is not managed will deteriorate.
If you want to uncover problems you don’t know about, take a few moments and look closely at the areas you haven’t examined for a while. I guarantee you problems will be there.
11. Pay attention to your competitors, but pay more attention to what you’re doing.
When you look at your competitors, remember that everything looks perfect at a distance. Even the planet Earth, if you get far enough into space, looks like a peaceful place.
12. Never let anybody push you around.
In our society, with our laws and even playing field, you have just as much right to what you’re doing as anyone else, provided that what you’re doing is legal.
13. Never expect life to be fair.
Life isn’t fair. You make your own breaks. You’ll be doing good if the only meaning fair has to you, is something that you pay when you get on a bus (i.e., fare).
14. Solve your own problems.
You’ll find that by coming up with your own solutions, you’ll develop a competitive edge. Masura Ibuka, the co-founder of SONY, said it best: “You never succeed in technology, business, or anything by following the others.” There’s also an old Asian saying that I remind myself of frequently. It goes like this: “A wise man keeps his own counsel.”
15. Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Lighten up. Often, at least half of what we accomplish is due to luck. None of us are in control as much as we like to think we are.
16. There’s always a reason to smile.
Find it. After all, you’re really lucky just to be alive. Life is short. More and more, I agree with my little brother. He always reminds me: “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time!”
What about one of the car ports with fabric sides, Or a large pre-made sheds. Is that aloud in your HOA.
Good luck! Stick it to the MAN.
if i lived closer you would be more than welcome to use my garage but i dont think you want to work on it from 1/2 the country away…
I almost had the same problem… But I got the car inspected and licenced before the conversion, so they couldnt say a thing
[QUOTE=Twilly;2076]I almost had the same problem… But I got the car inspected and licenced before the conversion, so they couldnt say a thing[/QUOTE]
i dont think it would matter all that much with the housing laws per town area… sometimes they are insanely strict with all of that… i lucked out that i dont have that many requirements dealing with the local code and vehicles (hence i have 5 cars between my drive way and garage) lol
Hmm… Put it on a trailer. LOL:)
Rent one of dem POD-thingeys.
Put all of the batteries for the project in the front to level it out!!
Hey… i live in a gated community so once i start my project (in a few more months or research etc) i will have to work on it on my father-in-laws farm… 1 1/2 hour drive from my house! Sucks so bad, but it will be worth it… always find a way… all good things come at a price.