JPS Europa wrote:
If I had a top, I would want a defroster. Without the top, functionally not needed. As far as heat goes, by the time I really need it, I tend to switch over to one of the closed cars.
What does NJ do now as far as generating a title for the car inspection-wise? I know that for annual inspection it is emissions only now. From what I hear from friends and family that still live there, the number of truly not road-worthy cars has noticeably increased.
When it rains, I would not mind wipers on both sides of the windshield...but it would look far too silly, even for this car.
As of now, once the car is completed, you have to fill out the paperwork, providing all receipts, VIN numbers on major components, a full description of the build process with pictures. Then, they will issue paperwork that says you are the lawful owner of the vehicle. If all is in order, it then goes for the safety inspection. If that all passes, an OBD1 vehicle is good to go, there is no more inspection for pre-obd1 vehicles. If you are using an engine that is obdII, you have to pass the obdII test. If all is well, they will submit the report, and a title will be issued. Vehicle can then be registered and insured.
You are right, there is some serious junk on the road in NJ these days. The only inspection left is the OBDII emissions test. No brake test, no horn test, etc. Shows where the priorities are!