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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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ive been told by some people dropping your car like more than an inch will not pass state inspection....is this right? ive had some eibach sportlines and koni's for over a year now that i havn't put on yet
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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There are bumper height laws, other than that I don't think any of the inspectors care too much. You'll pass inspection fine, only an inch drop is barely noticeable on most cars..
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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Default Re: lowering legality

my drop should drop me down 1.5 - 2", just enough to get rid of most of the tire gap
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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You'll be fine, make sure you get an alignment though or your tires will wear so fast you won't pass inspection.. =)
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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Hmm I thought the criteria was about 1/2" gap from the top of the wheels to the fenderwells measured by running your hand across it?
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:49 AM
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14 and a half inches from the lowest point on your horizontal bumper is what I have been told by a handful of Virginia Beach's finest.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:08 AM
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i wouldnt worry about it, most cars from the factory wont pass ride height in va.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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Inspectors don't care. The only people I've ever had say anyhting about mine is the Beach Police
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:27 AM
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i dropped my car a good 2" after the springs set and when i went to get inspected they gave me more crap about my factory hood scoop being too big than they did about ride height. You have nothing to worry about.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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Default Re: lowering legality

Originally Posted by SignfcntOthr
14 and a half inches from the lowest point on your horizontal bumper is what I have been told by a handful of Virginia Beach's finest.
this is slimsta.. haha, my front bumper is like 3 or 4 inches off the ground :-X


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