[naz]

steve man... i think you have just confirmed everyone's worse fears about what happens when its not you or one your good friends modifying a car..

but in a way.. its almost better you are renting a car to go on a long trip.. i'm not sure a car with many one off parts is a good choice for any long trip.. at least this way if you break something you will have the rental car company to back you up plus you have a car that is really common and easy to fix by whatever small shop you stumble on in the boonies