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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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so i was told by an employee @ don mcgill scion that if i were to have my car take the inspection test it would not pass cause i don't have a driver side visor. i don't use it so i got rid of it and put a pair of gauges up there. is there any truth to the visor thing? if so can anyone recommend me a place where i can get my inspection done without any 'hassles'?
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i've never heard of that one. sun visors are not an inspectable item in texas. i'd have him show you in the inspection manual where it says that because ours doesn't show it.
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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That has to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Ok, well, at least one of the dumbest.
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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i've never heard of that one. sun visors are not an inspectable item in texas. i'd have him show you in the inspection manual where it says that because ours doesn't show it.
that's good to know. well i'll ask you this: i have 35 degree REd window tint around the entire xa's windows with the stripe on the front. withh that be an issue as far as getting my inspection renewed? i ask cause i got pulled over by a constable on the way back form dallas to houston and he told me that tint can only be black or mirriored.
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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maybe this will help you with your questions.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/insp...ejectsubmit=Go
Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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chris call up juicy or hit her up on myspace or mike an see what there shop can do for u
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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there is some good news and some bad news

the bad news: red tint is a no-no
the good news: the sun visors are not 'tested'

quoted from the DPS website:

20.32 Window Tinting. All 1988 or newer model vehicles that have window coating, tinting, or sunscreening applied to the windows must be inspected for the following:
1. Inspect for and reject if:

a. Glass coating or sunscreening devices on windshields:
1) Extends downward beyond the AS-1 line or more than five (5) inches from the top of windshield on vehicles without an AS-1 line. Measurements shall be taken from inside the windshield; or
2)is red, blue, amber in color or is a reflective type.

b. Glass coating or sunscreening devices on windows:
Windows immediately to the right and left of the driver, which open, have less than 20% light transmittance.
2. Exemptions:
a. The following will not be considered as sunscreening or glass coating devices:
1) Rearview mirror.
2)Sun visors.
3)Motor carrier destination signs.
4) Rear window wipers and motors.
5) Trunk lid handle or hinge.
6) Luggage racks.

I find it funny the constable said mirrored tint was ok. He should know traffic laws better.
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maybe he didnt wanna do paper work for it lol
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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yeah i really don't want to take the tint off. ...
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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i told u chris hit up juicy an she can help ya out di di di
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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does juicy do the hook up inspection jon lol ;) you know what kind of car i have lol
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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yup they can hook ya up u just gotta go see them
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can you text me the address to where their inspection spot is at?
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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i just did
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