06-29-2007, 10:45 AM
SStratman Wrote:Yea I figured since I failed inspection and one minor thing guy mentioned it being close on failing was front pads and I know for VA the failing inspection for pads is some ridiculously thin thickness so I thought I would change them out, and I figured they would be low especially driving around this hilly area.Are you serious? There's an inspection station down in Harrisonburg of all places that is that stringent? I can go to any mom and pop up here in NoVA and pass just about any car, as long as you bullshit with the techs for a couple of minutes.
FYI failed me for tires (figured this would probably happen but just got new BFGoodrich KDWS courtesy of Costco on today!) and also for improper lighting
Now I figured they wouldnt like the clear corners and strobes but guy went as far as to notice my headlamps werent DOT approved!
No biggie just annoying to change and chance messing up my nice headlamps pulling them in and out, and then have to change back because once youve had 80W/100W headlights the stocker 40W/65W bulbs are no good and with buying nice headlight harness to handle that wattage no way Im gonna stay with stock headlamps way to dim for my car!
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks