Help Registering a Cobra in CT

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by ShelbyPuppy

I am in the market for a Cobra replica. I live in CT. I have looked at numerous cars with non CT titles. Does anyone have any recent experience with registering one in CT, especially a CA SB-100 Car?

If it is from out of state you will have to go thru full MVD composite inspection and VIN verification in Wethersfield. they will waive the 88.00 fee because it was already registered in another state. Also exempt from emission testing.

[mudhenk27]

My experience was back in 1999, so I hope things may have improved.

I had a terrible time in Wethersfield, and gave up after 3 tries. Although my car is a factory-built Superformance, they insisted that they treat it like a garage-built kit car. They pressed me for receipts for parts, which of course, I only had for the engine. Though my car was built in 1992 and previously titled in LA and FL, they insisted on using a new-car standard. They failed me for things that they never would have failed on my wife's 1991 Camaro, including the last straw for me...a minor oil leak at the shift lever. At every turn, the Wethersfield staff were arrogant and unhelpful. Fortunately, I moved to NH after about two years.

I suggest that if you want a Cobra in CT, it will be a lot easier to buy one already registered in the state...or be prepared for a difficult time. Go over the car with the finest-tooth comb you can find before making the trip to Wethersfield.

Bill

[andydawid]

They want me to take out my Simpson harnees which has a SFI 16.1 for a FMVSS-209 certified lap belts. There is noway I can get these belts out without destrying the car. I have alao been told diferent answer fir the same issue in Wethersfield and Willimantic .

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by andydawid

They want me to take out my Simpson harnees which has a SFI 16.1 for a FMVSS-209 certified lap belts. There is noway I can get these belts out without destrying the car. I have alao been told diferent answer fir the same issue in Wethersfield and Willimantic .

Yes the belts are a requirement. Not sure how changing the belts out could be so difficult? Especially when certified belts expire and would need changing out for any on track events.

[FFR428]

Originally Posted by andydawid

They want me to take out my Simpson harnees which has a SFI 16.1 for a FMVSS-209 certified lap belts. There is noway I can get these belts out without destrying the car. I have alao been told diferent answer fir the same issue in Wethersfield and Willimantic .

How old are the Simpson belts? I have a set of RJS harnesses that are SFI rated but also have a tag stating they meet FMVSS 209 regs . Take a close look at all the tags on them if you haven't already. My car is still a build in progress. But trying to comply to current CT DMV regs. For when that day comes. Curious if I will have a issue?