Mk7 inspection passing mods

ryscanlon said:

Hey dudes. Just got my first GTI the other day. 2015 GTI Autobahn and I love it. I know the question of "what's the best beginner mods" has been asked to death but I see that some won't pass inspection. I'd like to make a list of things to do that won't interfere with inspection so I don't have to reverse anything. So, a stage 1 tune is a good start(?) and from there some nice mods would be...?

I already ordered a odb eleven [emoji6]

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m3lonbr3ad said:

You need to elaborate on what you mean by inspection. State inspection? VW dealership flagging TD1? etc... State inspection is different per state, so you need to look up your local regulation and go from there.

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TheGreekFreak said:

Catback, slight drop (springs/shocks), sways, wheels/tires, stage 1, legal tint, engine/trans mounts, chassis braces (if you wish), properly coded LED taillights....pretty solid mod list to start with that will be fine at any inspection bay. The euro lights would take a dick inspector to fail by eye, just avoid pain in the ass shops.

With our new MA inspection system, we essentially became the strictest state in the country in terms of inspections. I mean they even put cameras in the bay NSA style. I know for a fact all these will not cause issues here so should be fine in NY. Still need confirmation on catted DPs, no one really knows yet but I'm sure they'll be ok.

You guys don't have the cameras in the bay like us. Why not just mod to your hearts desire and find a mod friendly inspection bay to slap on the sticker? Before this horseshit in MA, most did not care about mods as long as the car was safe to drive and not obnoxious (slammed, catless, etc).

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TheGreekFreak said:

Catback, slight drop (springs/shocks), sways, wheels/tires, stage 1, legal tint, engine/trans mounts, chassis braces (if you wish), properly coded LED taillights....pretty solid mod list to start with that will be fine at any inspection bay. The euro lights would take a dick inspector to fail by eye, just avoid pain in the ass shops.

With our new MA inspection system, we essentially became the strictest state in the country in terms of inspections. I mean they even put cameras in the bay NSA style. I know for a fact all these will not cause issues here so should be fine in NY. Still need confirmation on catted DPs, no one really knows yet but I'm sure they'll be ok.

You guys don't have the cameras in the bay like us. Why not just mod to your hearts desire and find a mod friendly inspection bay to slap on the sticker? Before this horseshit in MA, most did not care about mods as long as the car was safe to drive and not obnoxious (slammed, catless, etc).

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tonipepperoni77 said:

I’m in mass and people have passed this month with DPs in. The things they got strict about in mass are things they should of been checking for awhile. Safety things

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TheGreekFreak said:

That's good to hear. Still, I believe by the book, altering an emissions device (aka cat in the DP) is grounds for rejection. Especially since the cell count on aftermarket units is much less.



Doubt a friendly inspection bay will care as long as its catted but I bet more will be hesitant to pass it given that everything is documented via cameras.



I still hate the new system. Its a solution for a problem that doesn't exist (how many auto deaths in MA are due to modified or "unsafe" vehicles that weren't previously rejected on the old system?). They can reject for body rust for God sakes. Will just hurt poor people looking to get by with an old beater. But I digress...

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demi9od said:

I'd say the most critical mods are aspherical side mirrors, dogbone insert, rear sway bar, summer tires, and OBD11. Since you're in LI I'd be looking for a deal on lightweight 18*8.5 wheels to use with 235/40 18 summer tires since you can't run them year round.

If you choose to go for lowering springs, the sway bar becomes less important.

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TheGreekFreak said:

Catback, slight drop (springs/shocks), sways, wheels/tires, stage 1, legal tint, engine/trans mounts, chassis braces (if you wish), properly coded LED taillights....pretty solid mod list to start with that will be fine at any inspection bay. The euro lights would take a dick inspector to fail by eye, just avoid pain in the ass shops.

With our new MA inspection system, we essentially became the strictest state in the country in terms of inspections. I mean they even put cameras in the bay NSA style. I know for a fact all these will not cause issues here so should be fine in NY. Still need confirmation on catted DPs, no one really knows yet but I'm sure they'll be ok.

You guys don't have the cameras in the bay like us. Why not just mod to your hearts desire and find a mod friendly inspection bay to slap on the sticker? Before this horseshit in MA, most did not care about mods as long as the car was safe to drive and not obnoxious (slammed, catless, etc).

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