state Jersey inspection-visual

TrboMike · 10-17-2024, 03:39 PM

Has anyone with a non cat downpipe (but ok sensor checks) failed the visual at a state inspection in NJ?

Has anyone with a catted downpipe (again ok ODB2) failed the visual?

I'm looking at aftermarket downpipes and some of the catted ones LOOK less factory / with a catalyst than some of the non catted ones. I've have other cars fail visual at state inspection even with a cat that didnt look OEM enough so I'm asking before I plan on what I'm buying.

Can you even see the downpipe looking straight up at the car from the floor where the state inspection cameras are? I might have to jack up my car and remind myself if they can even see it.

Maynard · 10-22-2024, 01:02 PM

Get a catted downpipe - the good ones cost you almost nothing in performance and save a lot of this kind of worry (and perhaps even keep the planet alive a little longer?)

TrboMike · 10-28-2024, 01:32 PM

Aftermarket (catted or not) will fail the visual inspection if they notice its not an OEM downpipe. So back to my question for NJ people: anyone passed or failed a state visual inspection with any aftermarket downpipe?

WolfGTI · 10-29-2024, 06:35 PM

I've passed every year since I started needing inspection.

TrboMike · 10-30-2024, 11:02 AM

State free inspection? I'm looking at pics of the AA downpipe you have, doesnt look very OEM. That makes me feel better.

WolfGTI · 10-31-2024, 03:52 PM

Correct - state inspection at a DMV state inspection facility.

10-17-2024, 03:39 PM	#1
TrboMike Lieutenant 180 Rep 424 Posts Drives: BMW M240ix Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: 07508 iTrader: (0)	state Jersey inspection-visual Has anyone with a non cat downpipe (but ok sensor checks) failed the visual at a state inspection in NJ? Has anyone with a catted downpipe (again ok ODB2) failed the visual? I'm looking at aftermarket downpipes and some of the catted ones LOOK less factory / with a catalyst than some of the non catted ones. I've have other cars fail visual at state inspection even with a cat that didnt look OEM enough so I'm asking before I plan on what I'm buying. Can you even see the downpipe looking straight up at the car from the floor where the state inspection cameras are? I might have to jack up my car and remind myself if they can even see it.
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10-22-2024, 01:02 PM	#2
Maynard Brigadier General 5600 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Get a catted downpipe - the good ones cost you almost nothing in performance and save a lot of this kind of worry (and perhaps even keep the planet alive a little longer?)
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10-28-2024, 01:32 PM	#3
TrboMike Lieutenant 180 Rep 424 Posts Drives: BMW M240ix Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: 07508 iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket (catted or not) will fail the visual inspection if they notice its not an OEM downpipe. So back to my question for NJ people: anyone passed or failed a state visual inspection with any aftermarket downpipe?
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10-29-2024, 06:35 PM	#4
WolfGTI Captain 752 Rep 939 Posts Drives: '17 F22,15 E84 M Sport,02 R53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00] 2002 MINI Cooper S [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 [0.00]	I've passed every year since I started needing inspection. __________________ Integrated Engineering engine mounts, Dinan CAI, AA catted DP, Remus resonated cat back. Rogue Engineering SSK & transmission mounts, WaveTrac LSD. Ohlins R&T coilovers, VAC monoball thrust arms, F87 LCAs, GC camber plates, Superpro subframe bushings, Megan Racing adj. RCAs, delrin differential bushings. Stoptech BBK 6 piston (f) 4 piston (r).
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10-30-2024, 11:02 AM	#5
TrboMike Lieutenant 180 Rep 424 Posts Drives: BMW M240ix Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: 07508 iTrader: (0)	State free inspection? I'm looking at pics of the AA downpipe you have, doesnt look very OEM. That makes me feel better.
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10-31-2024, 03:52 PM	#6
WolfGTI Captain 752 Rep 939 Posts Drives: '17 F22,15 E84 M Sport,02 R53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00] 2002 MINI Cooper S [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 [0.00]	Correct - state inspection at a DMV state inspection facility. __________________ Integrated Engineering engine mounts, Dinan CAI, AA catted DP, Remus resonated cat back. Rogue Engineering SSK & transmission mounts, WaveTrac LSD. Ohlins R&T coilovers, VAC monoball thrust arms, F87 LCAs, GC camber plates, Superpro subframe bushings, Megan Racing adj. RCAs, delrin differential bushings. Stoptech BBK 6 piston (f) 4 piston (r).
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