CT Inspections

[Fattyd]

Hello Everyone:

I am a new poster to CC and figured I'd use this forum to introduce myself (couldn't find the specific intro forum). I've been a CT resident my whole life and always dreamed of owning a Cobra (or at least since I saw Gumball Rally about 15 years ago). For me, no car other than a Cobra would just ever do. I've been a CC member for a little while now and have thoroughly enjoyed the insight, passion and fun that goes into all your posts. I am hoping I can contribute and you'll welcome me in as a member and friend.

My Car:
After years of calls, car shows and continuous checks on sites like CobraCountry, I finally found (and had the where-with-all) to purchase my own Cobra. My snake is a 2 yr old Superformance #SPF1694, Royal Blue with Antique White stripes outfitted with a Roush 402R motor. I had it trailered in from where the previous owner lived in Chicago. By the way, although it got here fine, be weary of the "interesting" characters Autobahn Transport uses. Not the nice yellow rigs they show on their site. Regardless, 3 weeks after delivery, my heart still skips a beat everytime I see her in the garage.

Now for the "fun" part...

My Dilema:
Now I figured that because the car was titled in Chicago, IL as a '65, allot of the CT registration/titling issues would be avoided, BOY WAS I WRONG!! I too had my share of the Wethersfield DMV experience. My situation was almost identical to Don's in that I to had a legally transfered title from another State and figured, Vin Verification, No problem, I'm on my way, right. Ha Ha Ha.

Cut to the chase, got VERY versed in R-157, car was solid, had my reciepts (days of calling Dynamic, Roush, etc.) figured BRING IT ON!!. Well my friends they failed me on 3 things:

1. Said my rear tail lights and front parking lights had to say "DOT" or "SAE" on them. Should I fight this because in the R-157 it does say that only the 2 front headlamps need to say that? I don't even know if I can get those other lenses to say that.

2. Noise. Now they said the car read a 75db. Damn close. Any advise on this would be appreciated.

3. This one hurts. Said that the edge of the side pipe(s) did not pass beyond the edge of the doors. Top edge no, but bottom edge yes. Anyone got a long set of SPF sidepipes?

I my estimation gentlemen, you've all been so right. VERY few people pass the first time and I swear they are just looking for something to fail you. Also, alot of items in the regs can be subjective. They were trying to make me put an exterior door handle on the drivers side until I had him read further into the reg. "This car wasn't made to have exterior door handles" I firmly commented. Then he said I should install an "air-activated" automatic door opening button as a secondary means of exit. Love that one!!

Sorry for rambling on here folks, just frustrated I guess. Seriously though, as a new owner I hope to get more involved and, once these issues get resolved, maybe hook up with some of you for a cruise and a few laughs.

Best Regards,
Mike.