The Cart Before the Horse: Spec 3 Build

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It's a 95 so if he wants plates at all to drive on the street he'll need at least a safety inspection. VA won't let you even register online without one (tried with the z3 last year). He could probably skirt the emissions if he 'garages' it elsewhere. Next year should be the first year he can get antique plates.

Really, are you sure?  Virginia never required inspection for me to register a car.  If you register it in an emissions county you are required to have emissions before registration but not inspection.

Edit: Just checked on DMV's website and it mirrors what I said. You must have emissions to register, but you have to "have" inspection sticker to "operate" on the road.

NC ties inspection to registration (and emissions) and it's one of the reasons why I want a modern car that won't get modified much.  At least we don't get a sticker on the windshield.

Having registration is important, a safety inspection ticket is like $30 + $75 court fees if I remember.  Far from "critical".  Hell, my trailers have NEVER had their inspection done either, and I have been towing for 8 years. Not saying you should and I 100% wouldn't tell you to do it if you feel uncomfortable. Just saying there are "options" to get you through one year.