My car finally passed the emissions section of her exam, but failed the safety section. For me to pass and get a new tag I need to have the side reflector like the stock front bumper and must light up at night. So I am looking for options of what I can do. I need to do this in the next day or two so any help would be appreciated. My idea was to take the stock bumpers reflector and incorporate it into the Vertex one, but I'm not sure it will look right. If there is a smaller alternative I'm all ears.

Reference pics.....
(note the absence of a reflector on the side of the front bumper)


(Amber reflector on the side of the bumper)
See what my car looked like when I bought it


-Dan

 

Go get reflector tape that people stick on trailers, bikes, etc and stick it on for the inspection then remove once you get home.

 

99 or any custom side markers may fit the bill also.

Why don't you just borrow a stock bumper and install for the time being. That should help you get it done quicker.

 

What is up with some of theres places inspections? Seams like they come up with crazy **** everytime someone goes and gets there car inspected.

 

they had to be reflectors/markers so it needed to have a light. I rigged something up for a temp pass.....it looked funny as hell and the guy laughed at me, but I'll post pictures of the lights a bit later. I'm finally legal to drive the car for the first time in 6 months!!!

 

I've passed numerous times (even asked directly about it) without them in VA... I think your guy was a dick.

 

It most likely depends on the state, similar to emissions testing.

 

as Mahjik said, I believe it depends on the state....Delaware emissions are based off of California's.

-Dan

 

As Gracer7 said why not get a stock bumper and just use it for the inspection.

 

^^ +1 ..

 

Here they are in all their glory....I didn't take any pictures with them installed though, but believe me they are by no means small. I think they are about 2.5 inches thick hahaha.

I'm gonna look for a more permanent option, these were stuck on with double sided tape, and the cables were ran through the seam between the bumper and the fender. I removed them as soon as I left the parking lot because I was so embarrassed.

 

I was going to say the same.. I thought the fender side markers will work. I think that was the reason for 99+ FDs.

 

Those side markers are not reflectors though, it's my understanding that they have to be a reflector/light. I was thinking about installing the 99 spec marker lights, and hopefully they'll work for next time.