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I�ll dig them out in the garage, it�s spring cleaning time anyway.
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I have a Euro spec cat that I would hope to bring back to the US when my tour here is over. I am wondering if I would/could get away with just double-sided tape the bumperettes to my rear bumper to pass at least a cursory inspection...
What year and what state are you registering in? Makes a big difference for inspection. Just a thought, I doubt that missing bumperettes would be noticed, especially if the car didn't come with them in the first and there are no empty brackets hanging down.
Not sure of your cars age,,, but....
Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act of 1988 (IVSCA)
exempts non-conforming foreign motor vehicles that are 25 years old or older .
jfyi...
Car Age goes by the manufacture date, not model year.
Nope, even if I return CONUS at the very last possible date (June 2028), the car will only be 24.
Gettig the certificate of compliance should be somewhat doable since the NHTSA has already deemed these substantially compliant
NHTSA-2004-17413
NHTSA-2004-17942
Federal Register :: Decision that Certain Nonconforming Motor Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation
There are hundreds of US spec rear bumpers in the junk yards if u have to swap it for the feds. All mk1 or mk2 narrow bodies were the same for their respctive series.
2004 C4S here. Bumperette delete done in my garage. Zero questions asked when it goes to annual inspection.
I have my old bumperettes I�d gladly give you if you feel like you need them.
Yes to both. Hmmm, well, yes to first, and no, I don't mind paying for shipping of course
PM me the pertinent details (I tried PM'ing you but not sure my post count is high enough?). Thanks again
