CHP inspection and CA BAR?

[SF_SN888KE]

Saw all you guys at Santa Clara on Jan 2. Congrats all!
ref Shell Valley Daytona #27
Went to SF CHP today for my VIN, took 5 minutes! Officer Dwyer was great .. show me the vin, OK done.
Went down the block to get Brake and Light ...
FAILED Brake Inspection - big hassle trying to get specs for Ford 9" stuff and Wilwood Dynalite front. Long story short, rear discs were not within min specs!$%#@! (only 1400 miles on car!) Changing to Mustang Cobra rear kit anyway ... What did I learn? Bring lots of docs for brake system with all the specs (hopefully on your reciepts) so they don't have to look it up, especially if it's aftermarket stuff or off a donor car. ... Or they can pull off your wheels and look at the rotors and ... $$$??? (but that's too easy ..) $60 but no charge for retest.
Passed light inspection after adjustment. $60
Total time: 2 1/2 hours.
Have appointment for BAR at Skyline College on Friday. Looks like they are not back logged in San Bruno or San Jose.
Will get another brake inspection after I change to Mustang Cobra rear brakes
Good news is that I drove down to Monterey this weekend with the rebuilt motor. The TKO 500 OD and 3:50 rears gave me over 20 MPG
Anyone know about registration fees after May 15th? What kind of increase?

[LudicrousSpeed]

Originally Posted by SF_SN888KE

Anyone know about registration fees after May 15th? What kind of increase?

I believe the VLF (Vehicle Licensing Fee) will double. I was on the CA DMV site the other day looking at the Tax Trauma I'm about to sustain.

For a 40k car was about $300, soon to double to about $600, if I'm reading it right.

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by LudicrousSpeed

I believe the VLF (Vehicle Licensing Fee) will double. I was on the CA DMV site the other day looking at the Tax Trauma I'm about to sustain.

For a 40k car was about $300, soon to double to about $600, if I'm reading it right.

Unfortunately, that sounds about right. My registration is due in June and my registration fees jumped by $200.

On the bright side (if there is one) you'll be able to drive your car year round.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Unfortunately, that sounds about right. My registration is due in June and my registration fees jumped by $200.

On the bright side (if there is one) you'll be able to drive your car year round.

Not that it will make you feel any better, but I believe that some or all of your registration fees are considered personal property taxes and can be listed as itemized deductions on your income tax return.

However, I'm in no way a tax expert, so please consult with your tax advisor.