MD State Inspection

eastwest2300 · 01-31-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessobear

No, it doesn't. Move to the District, like your location implies. DC inspection is much easier.

MD is basically impossible to pass inspection. The ordeal my friend went through to get a stock '98 M3 through MD inspection was laughable. I mean, they failed it for EVERYTHING.

I lived in Rockville for a year when I first moved here and kept my cars registered in Illinois, IL drivers license, etc. I got pulled over for speeding twice during that time (once in MD) and when the cop questioned my license, I just said that I was a contractor here temporarily. Didn't even question that.

Damn, believe me man, I really want to, but I work for a premier law enforcement agency, and I work with some straight up a-holes, they will not allow me to bring my vehicle in the building until i have MD tags on it. They are that anal about it.

4r3s · 01-31-2011, 01:48 PM

Im not an expert on this by any means but I would think the only things on your list that would cause you to fail are the custom painted head and tail lights. put the oem ones back on for inspection and slap em back on afterward. I would assume a junk yard would work for the parts if you dont still have them.

eastwest2300 · 01-31-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

Im not an expert on this by any means but I would think the only things on your list that would cause you to fail are the custom painted head and tail lights. put the oem ones back on for inspection and slap em back on afterward. I would assume a junk yard would work for the parts if you dont still have them.

The mechanic just looked and laughed, and literally said did you pay anything yet for the inspection? I said yeah, $75.. he said go back inside and get your money back.. then he said look at what you've done to this car, you've modified everything, as hes laughing with me.. ahh, man, we both thought it was funny.

superchargedg · 01-31-2011, 07:24 PM

In MD as long as there are no problems with the frt end or brakes/tires/lights/ps belt/cat convertor/tint/seat belts...you should be ok.You only have to do it once.

eastwest2300 · 01-31-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by superchargedg

In MD as long as there are no problems with the frt end or brakes/tires/lights/ps belt/cat convertor/tint/seat belts...you should be ok.You only have to do it once.

Dude, if that was the case, I would have Maryland tags on my car. You cant have anything aftermarket on your car prior to you having it inspected. I believe thats a fairly accurate statement right there.

dawankler · 02-01-2011, 08:52 AM

When I moved to MD I spent about $2k and 9 months replacing parts and doing maintenance on a 2 year old stock Scion xA trying to pass inspection (I took it three seperate times). The thing had 18k miles on it and still smelled new on the inside. I finally gave up on inspection, got two expired tags tickets over the course of a year when my TN tags were up, got frustrated and traded it in for the Z.

In the end I think I'm happier for it.

eastwest2300 · 02-01-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dawankler

When I moved to MD I spent about $2k and 9 months replacing parts and doing maintenance on a 2 year old stock Scion xA trying to pass inspection (I took it three seperate times). The thing had 18k miles on it and still smelled new on the inside. I finally gave up on inspection, got two expired tags tickets over the course of a year when my TN tags were up, got frustrated and traded it in for the Z.

In the end I think I'm happier for it.

Damn dude, that sucks.. well atleast you got a Z, thats a big step up from a Scion.

tonybui · 02-03-2011, 02:02 AM

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No where in there says you live in MD ? im confused

eastwest2300 · 02-03-2011, 07:17 AM

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No where in there says you live in MD ? im confused

I live in Kensington, which is literally 2.5 miles from the district, Im sure 99.9% of the people on the forum knows where Washington DC is, and 99.9% of the people have no idea where Kensington, MD is.. Thanks for pointing that out though, Im glad I had to clarify for you.

Kirkster · 02-03-2011, 08:58 AM

I worked for PG county schools for 6 years in the 90s... I know where Kensington is. Just find a friend 2 miles away and register it in DC...

tooohip · 02-03-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I live in Kensington, which is literally 2.5 miles from the district, Im sure 99.9% of the people on the forum knows where Washington DC is, and 99.9% of the people have no idea where Kensington, MD is.. Thanks for pointing that out though, Im glad I had to clarify for you.

Washington DC and MD are two different things... ;-)

eastwest2300 · 02-03-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Washington DC and MD are two different things... ;-)

Come on...

eastwest2300 · 02-03-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster

I worked for PG county schools for 6 years in the 90s... I know where Kensington is. Just find a friend 2 miles away and register it in DC...

Thanks Kirkster for looking out, my Eclipse should be taken care of by next week.

tooohip · 02-03-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Come on...

Eh? Well if you live in DC how would you know what would pass, or even need a MD inspection???

That's the distinction and why you were originally asked.

eastwest2300 · 02-03-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

Eh? Well if you live in DC how would you know what would pass, or even need a MD inspection???

That's the distinction and why you were originally asked.

I dont live in DC, so it doesnt matter and its irrelevant.. and it would be dumb to live in the district JUST to get 1 of my 2 cars to pass inspection.

01-31-2011, 07:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
superchargedg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: timonium Posts: 144 Drives: 2003 g35 TT Rep Power: 14	In MD as long as there are no problems with the frt end or brakes/tires/lights/ps belt/cat convertor/tint/seat belts...you should be ok.You only have to do it once. __________________ My car is bone stock...i promise.

02-03-2011, 08:58 AM	#25 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	I worked for PG county schools for 6 years in the 90s... I know where Kensington is. Just find a friend 2 miles away and register it in DC... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

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tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	eastwest2300 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 165 Drives: '10 370Z MT Rep Power: 1 No where in there says you live in MD ? im confused