FYI - In PA, you cannot pass inspection with spacers larger than 1/4"...

Singletrack · 03-01-2012, 02:54 PM

Just found this out with my 12.5mm spacers on there which will not pass. Just wanted to give others the heads-up, because this was news to me.

Later!

kthxbye · 03-01-2012, 08:02 PM

Did they say why?

TRY...M3 · 03-02-2012, 01:21 AM

I see huge lifted trucks near me everyday....their wheels stick out like 2 feet. I don't its too strict of a rule.

Singletrack · 03-02-2012, 09:57 AM

I assumed the motivation was rednecks with tires outside the wheel wells spitting crap all over other cars and the road. However, I do not know.

Here is the law anyway:

http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/dat...3-48/2265.html

Agree with TRY...M3 - most places would not say anything. I'm going to take my car to a different garage for the mechanical inspection.

Singletrack · 03-02-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TRY...M3

I see huge lifted trucks near me everyday....their wheels stick out like 2 feet. I don't its too strict of a rule.

Yah - I mean tint is technically illegal in PA too, yet 95% of the mechanics doing the inspection don't care.

WillC310 · 03-20-2012, 11:02 PM

You probably got a douchebag inspector.

Singletrack · 03-20-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WillC310

You probably got a douchebag inspector.

Just a BMW dealer going by the book. I have another shop that will pass it : )

volkswackin · 03-28-2012, 08:19 PM

i had my PA inspection liscense for a few years...some people really follow it by the book..others know whats safe and whats not. lol

MSteve5036 · 11-14-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Just a BMW dealer going by the book. I have another shop that will pass it : )

sorry to bump an old thread but saw you live in Pittsburgh. Wondering what dealership you took it to? Dont think Ive seen an SSII around...where do you live at?

Team Plutonium · 11-14-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Just a BMW dealer going by the book. I have another shop that will pass it : )

sorry to bump an old thread but saw you live in Pittsburgh. Wondering what dealership you took it to? Dont think Ive seen an SSII around...where do you live at?

Unfortunately Singletrack doesn't post here anymore.

ec_E92 · 11-15-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

Unfortunately Singletrack doesn't post here anymore.

Ahhh back in the good ol' days. When there was an informative detailing section and something worth reading in the general forum...

THE TECH · 11-15-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

Unfortunately Singletrack doesn't post here anymore.

I miss him.

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Originally Posted by ec_E92

Ahhh back in the good ol' days. When there was an informative detailing section and something worth reading in the general forum...

+1

Radiation Joe · 12-15-2012, 11:53 AM

The dealer passed my car in late spring with 15mm spacers in the front.

pbonsalb · 12-15-2012, 05:47 PM

Inspection shops vary considerably in their thoroughness.

SchnellM3 · 12-15-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ec_E92

Ahhh back in the good ol' days. When there was an informative detailing section and something worth reading in the general forum...

03-01-2012, 02:54 PM	#1
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Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,800 iTrader: (3)	I assumed the motivation was rednecks with tires outside the wheel wells spitting crap all over other cars and the road. However, I do not know. Here is the law anyway: http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/dat...3-48/2265.html Agree with TRY...M3 - most places would not say anything. I'm going to take my car to a different garage for the mechanical inspection. __________________ Singletrack's M3 iND/Singletrack's X5d

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03-02-2012, 01:21 AM	#3
TRY...M3 Major Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,408 iTrader: (2)	I see huge lifted trucks near me everyday....their wheels stick out like 2 feet. I don't its too strict of a rule.

03-20-2012, 11:02 PM	#6
WillC310 First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E90 Alpine White/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 370 iTrader: (0)	You probably got a douchebag inspector.

03-28-2012, 08:19 PM	#8
volkswackin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: too broke for a BMW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: i get around.. Posts: 1,825 iTrader: (1)	i had my PA inspection liscense for a few years...some people really follow it by the book..others know whats safe and whats not. lol

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pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,169 iTrader: (3)	Inspection shops vary considerably in their thoroughness.