NJ Inspection: TP n ESS Tune = Pass

Mmmdreamer · 10-30-2013, 04:56 PM

I sometimes see threads asking about what to do...thought I might have to go to a private inspection place but based on advice I just went to a standard state inspection facility (Secaucus). They plugged into the OBDII, looked at their computer, then I got the sticker good til 2015.

Figured it would be helpful for others and know they don't need to fork out the $70 of whatever to get a private inspection.

E90M3-SG · 10-30-2013, 06:41 PM

Glad they didn't give you a hard time. I might have to switch my front turn signals to amber temporarily when I go in next year. What's the color of the sticker for '15? Pink?

Mmmdreamer · 10-30-2013, 06:52 PM

Orange I think....Front Turn signals? Umm...I had no front license plate and painted reflectors...they didn't flinch at those.

S65V8 · 10-30-2013, 07:31 PM

Didn't realize they check those things as well, always thought it was just emissions related.

bretster · 10-30-2013, 08:13 PM

I passed with a fully catless no resonator Meisterschaft x pipe and acm exhaust with the bpm stage 2 tune. I have no front plates, painted reflectors, tinted windows, suspension and red wheels. Passed at randolph with flying colors, in and out in less than 3 minutes.

E90M3-SG · 10-30-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer

Orange I think....Front Turn signals? Umm...I had no front license plate and painted reflectors...they didn't flinch at those.

Yeah, my front turn signals blink white instead of amber/orange. lol

E90M3-SG · 10-30-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bretster

I passed with a fully catless no resonator Meisterschaft x pipe and acm exhaust with the bpm stage 2 tune. I have no front plates, painted reflectors, tinted windows, suspension and red wheels. Passed at randolph with flying colors, in and out in less than 3 minutes.

I'm surprised at the tinted windows passing. They used to be strict on those, particularly the front windows. I guess I won't have to take mine off.

eternallx · 10-31-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer

I sometimes see threads asking about what to do...thought I might have to go to a private inspection place but based on advice I just went to a standard state inspection facility (Secaucus). They plugged into the OBDII, looked at their computer, then I got the sticker good til 2015.

Figured it would be helpful for others and know they don't need to fork out the $70 of whatever to get a private inspection.

Which inspection station? No camera under to look for cats?

Mmmdreamer · 10-31-2013, 08:33 AM

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Which inspection station? No camera under to look for cats?

Secaucus was the station I went to...Not sure about cameras...I saw something like a screen which looked like it was showing some camera feed but I couldn't make out what it was pointed to...but it didn't really seem part of the process.

Ghetto2315 · 11-04-2013, 05:44 PM

NJ inspection is now just emissions. Used to be everything like headlights, signals, suspension, etc.

kwality · 03-23-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

NJ inspection is now just emissions. Used to be everything like headlights, signals, suspension, etc.

got my just picked up 08 inspected - no issues. i don't have a tune, but i have tints.

the inspectors were more interested in the car and how pretty it was

south plainfield location.

Matt@AUTOcouture · 03-24-2014, 08:51 AM

FLOSS M · 03-27-2014, 09:00 PM

If less than 5 years old - no emissions test.

BobS · 03-28-2014, 07:16 AM

NJ is easy, they just plug in the OBDII and look for codes. As long as you have a tune that "tricks the system" your good to go. No more sniffer test in NJ.

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