PA Specially Constructed Vehicle Inspection and Registration

[pusherfans]

Originally Posted by saltshaker

what about a defroster?

I was told: no HVAC and no top, so not necessary

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by pusherfans

I was told: no HVAC and no top, so not necessary

That contradicts the experiences of several customers of mine. That is why you need to speak with the enhanced vehicle inspection station in advance and get their personal take on it. Privatized system has its downsides too...

[marcalan]

pm sent...thanks

m-a

[Don]

My understanding in PA, the mechanic performing the inspection and signing the documents has to place their license number on the documents, any irregularities etc subject the mechanic to loss or suspension of the license, which is needed to maintain employment.

[mr bruce]

Correct, the inspection mechanic is on the hook for a car that you built. Lots of cats won't put their a$$e$ on the line. So when you complain about the mechanic telling you need something fixed or put on your car, he's on the hook, not you.

[pazcarguy]

I live south of Pittsburgh and had this done in April of this year. I do not have back up lights (just a license plate light), you need defrosters in PA (with a top or not) I have just a drivers side mirror, no passenger side. Keep all receipts, your MSO (if purchased elsewhere). The biggest issue was "scrub line", nothing can fall below this (see MV-1 booklet) Brian

[pusherfans]

Originally Posted by pazcarguy

I live south of Pittsburgh and had this done in April of this year. I do not have back up lights (just a license plate light), you need defrosters in PA (with a top or not) I have just a drivers side mirror, no passenger side. Keep all receipts, your MSO (if purchased elsewhere). The biggest issue was "scrub line", nothing can fall below this (see MV-1 booklet) Brian

Wow, good to know. Well, so much for consistency. I think it's best to do all you can to be safe and not fail and have to go back.

How long did it take once you submitted your paperwork? April is peak registration season, so I am curious. I was told that they revamped their internal process and so now 10 days is the normal turn around. I wonder if that's true.

[JBCOBRA]

Hi Pusherfans! Welcome
If you are near Valley Forge lmk
I squeeked right through with no backup light, but that was in 05 or early 06

[JBCOBRA]

I really don't think the cops care about all that nit-picky stuff. They are more concerned with DUI's and real crime. Also, cops are usually car-guys/girls. Just treat them with respect and it is amazing how flexible they will be, even if you were driving fast etc...
My 2 cents

[mr bruce]

All it takes is one car hating trooper, or how about this, You pull into a gas station, a little 4 year old girl walks past your Cobra, and gets her leg scorched from one of your side pipes, that you had heat shields on, but took them off after you got your inspection/title/registration. I know if it were my little girl, you wouldn't even have to worry about a lawsuit, you would now be in a vegitative state. But a normal civilian would just sue you, the inspection mechanic and anybody else they could find. It CLEARLY states "heat shields" on exposed exhaust, take them off at your own peril.

[JBCOBRA]

Hey Bruce Lighten Up. Put me in a vegitative state? I am pretty sure comments like that are not appreciated here or anywhere for that matter. Besides, I am always packing. And on top of that, my car doesn't even have sidepipes!

[PJ4myboo]

I'm with Mr. Bruce on this one. Cops do look for this stuff all the time. If you don't believe me, just go sit in your District Judge's Courtroom for a morning and see all the chicken chit that they cite people for. Also, you would get sued if someone got hurt from lack of State required equipment....we do it all the time.