VA Beach/Hampton Roads

VABAM · 03-23-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

the dealer was failing me for not having the "z" turn signals on the fenders. I've had my fenders replaced with the RS1 fenders by fly1.

I don't think they're reading the state code right.
Just because it came with the car doesn’t mean it is required.
If they are failing 370Zs then they should be failing 350Zs too.
350Zs side logos don't light up.

I don't see anything about side indicator lights being required in the state code.
LIS > Administrative Code > 19VAC30-70-190

I researched the VA car safety code before modding my lights.
Got to keep those dealers in check.

Voice59 · 03-23-2015, 02:20 PM

Cool, now I just need to find a place with a lift that won't damage my car. Thanks man.

Voice59 · 03-23-2015, 02:26 PM

I drove to all aspects and they can't do it nor do they know anyone who can. Anyone got someone?

VABAM · 03-23-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Cool, now I just need to find a place with a lift that won't damage my car. Thanks man.

Read through the code again.
They could get you on your front indicator conversion.
Not your side indicators.

"D. Inspect for and reject if:......

14. Any vehicle has wire, unapproved lens or plastic covers, any other materials that are not original equipment or any colored material placed on or in front of the signal device (intention to stop or turn), hazard lights or stop lamp."

This has me concerned about my tinted taillights.
At least my taillights are the JDM clear taillights so even with light tinting they are still very bright.
Also I have my OEM tail lights on hot standby just in case.

Tigger · 03-23-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

Read through the code again.

They could get you on your front indicator conversion.

Not your side indicators.

"D. Inspect for and reject if:......

14. Any vehicle has wire, unapproved lens or plastic covers, any other materials that are not original equipment or any colored material placed on or in front of the signal device (intention to stop or turn), hazard lights or stop lamp."

This has me concerned about my tinted taillights.

At least my taillights are the JDM clear taillights so even with light tinting they are still very bright.

Also I have my OEM tail lights on hot standby just in case.

There's a caveat to that code. If the brake lights can be seen from 500 feet away with good brightness/illumination then it can still pass inspection.

Now when I had my TSX, they failed me for having a crack in the fog light. I went home, ripped the front end off and removed the fog lights. Took it back and it passed. So if you apply the same logic then it shouldn't be an inspected item. Not all cars have side markers like that.

VABAM · 03-23-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

I drove to all aspects and they can't do it nor do they know anyone who can. Anyone got someone?

I have been getting my Z inspected at Hall Nissan VA Beach.
That's where I got my Z from and I have many dealings with them.
They know not to F with me.
They passed my Z with test pipes on it last year.

From what I've heard Hall Nissan Chesapeake is the most mod friendly dealer.
However I can't confirm that.
They made me scrape my club stickers off of my windshield a couple of years ago.

VABAM · 03-23-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

There's a caveat to that code. If the brake lights can be seen from 500 feet away with good brightness/illumination then it can still pass inspection.

Now when I had my TSX, they failed me for having a crack in the fog light. I went home, tipped the front end off and removed the fog lights. Took it back and it passed. So if you apply the same logic then it shouldn't be an inspected item. Not all cars have side markers like that.

I'm only a little concerned.
My taillights should pass unless the inspector is an ***.

And if I remember correctly indicators and backup lights only need to be visible at 100 feet.

Tigger · 03-23-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VABAM

I'm only a little concerned.

My taillights should pass unless the inspector is an ***.

And if I remember correctly indicators and backup lights only need to be visible at 100 feet.

It's more than 100. Think about it. That means someone can be cited for following to close before they can actually see your brake lights. Lol.

VABAM · 03-23-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

It's more than 100. Think about it. That means someone can be cited for following to close before they can actually see your brake lights. Lol.

500 ft for brake lights
100 ft for turn signals/indicators and back-up lights.

"Every turn signal used to give a signal of intention to turn a vehicle shall be so constructed and so installed as to give a signal plainly visible in clear weather and under normal traffic conditions from a distance of at least 100 feet to the rear and 100 feet to the front of the vehicle."

https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/leg...+cod+46.2-1039

I'm not going to dig up the back-up light reg.

bkngo · 03-23-2015, 05:52 PM

man, I'm glad I kept FL plates... I remembered when I registered my car in VA a few years ago... smh...

bkngo · 03-23-2015, 06:04 PM

guys... if you had to pick between a full carbon aerojacket amuse replica (front, rear, sides, and wing) and powder coat the stock 19s satin black or purchase the new Works CR2P wheels 19x9.5+22 and 19x10.5+12... which would you choose?

Running4Mayor · 03-23-2015, 07:41 PM

I miss read what you said. But is that Amuse Kit a must have now? If not I would go with the Works first... But that's me tho

takjak2 · 03-23-2015, 08:20 PM

The stock wheels are very nice stock wheels.

bkngo · 03-23-2015, 09:04 PM

Running4Mayor, I'm debating on a brand new amuse replica in full carbon for a very good price from Aerojacket (saving hundreds and it is ready to ship) or spend about the same amount for the Works CR2P wheels (however, I would have to wait). So the body kit is a "must have now" in order to save a few hundred bucks... but I really like those wheels... hard decision... or the alternative is get the Works wheels and purchase the Stillen front, sides, and spoiler (Stillen fixed the fitment issues according to the recent posts). So many options... SMH...

Voice59 · 03-23-2015, 10:40 PM

LoL..what a dilemma.

03-23-2015, 02:20 PM	#2567 (permalink)
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03-23-2015, 02:26 PM	#2568 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I drove to all aspects and they can't do it nor do they know anyone who can. Anyone got someone? __________________ Amuse//GTM//Stance//Z1//ONEighty//Defi//VolkRacing//FLy1Motorsports Seibon//FastIntentions//Zspeed//Mishimoto//EBC//Innovate//Defi//Ichiba Quaife//RJM//Galeforce//ShineAuto//TWM//IG @n0w_u_z_me

03-23-2015, 05:52 PM	#2575 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	man, I'm glad I kept FL plates... I remembered when I registered my car in VA a few years ago... smh... __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

03-23-2015, 06:04 PM	#2576 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	guys... if you had to pick between a full carbon aerojacket amuse replica (front, rear, sides, and wing) and powder coat the stock 19s satin black or purchase the new Works CR2P wheels 19x9.5+22 and 19x10.5+12... which would you choose? __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

03-23-2015, 07:41 PM	#2577 (permalink)
Running4Mayor Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 39 Posts: 369 Drives: 15 Charger R/T Rep Power: 12	I miss read what you said. But is that Amuse Kit a must have now? If not I would go with the Works first... But that's me tho Last edited by Running4Mayor; 03-23-2015 at 07:52 PM.

03-23-2015, 08:20 PM	#2578 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	The stock wheels are very nice stock wheels. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

03-23-2015, 09:04 PM	#2579 (permalink)
bkngo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio Posts: 653 Drives: 09 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 38	Running4Mayor, I'm debating on a brand new amuse replica in full carbon for a very good price from Aerojacket (saving hundreds and it is ready to ship) or spend about the same amount for the Works CR2P wheels (however, I would have to wait). So the body kit is a "must have now" in order to save a few hundred bucks... but I really like those wheels... hard decision... or the alternative is get the Works wheels and purchase the Stillen front, sides, and spoiler (Stillen fixed the fitment issues according to the recent posts). So many options... SMH... __________________ Fly1 Zele\|Stillen G3\|FI CBE 18" RES w/quad tips\|FI RTP\|UpRev\|IJDM LED Halos\|6k HIDs\|LEDs\|JDM PW Shifter\|NAVTOOL V2

03-23-2015, 10:40 PM	#2580 (permalink)
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