Adam in CLE
Well-Known Member
Hey All,
Wasn't sure where to post and beyond pissed off at the state inspection folks in OH. Disclaimer, I need the advice of Ohio Goblin owners only as each state is different. I went to Parkman (30 minutes away) for the inspection today. I know the Troy location has done several Goblins but is 3 hours and 30 minutes each way. The state highway patrol took 2 hours to inspect and told me the following items that I haven't met: 1) Will need to add front and rear bumper 2) different headlights (I used the cube off-road lights that others have used) 3) Windshield material doesn't comply with federal standards 4) No windshield wipers. There is an Ohio revised code that states the car doesn't need bumpers if it wasn't manufactured with them; I showed them this and they stated I still needed them. They said the headlights need focus and adjustment capabilities; mine have both as I am running flood for driving lights and spots for high beams. The wiper isn't a big issue as I will buy a clip on. I was also told to speak to the Sargant when he comes back from vacation to see what he will allow.
The questions: 1) Did anyone else have issues with the bumpers, if so what was the fix? Side note, they stated I could attach (to the frame) a 2x4 front and rear and they would pass me. 2) Did you have issues with the windshield if so, what was your fix? 3) If you failed and had to go back, did you go to the same place or to a different inspection site?
Thanks in advance for your comments, thoughts and experiences at Ohio inspection sites.
Wasn't sure where to post and beyond pissed off at the state inspection folks in OH. Disclaimer, I need the advice of Ohio Goblin owners only as each state is different. I went to Parkman (30 minutes away) for the inspection today. I know the Troy location has done several Goblins but is 3 hours and 30 minutes each way. The state highway patrol took 2 hours to inspect and told me the following items that I haven't met: 1) Will need to add front and rear bumper 2) different headlights (I used the cube off-road lights that others have used) 3) Windshield material doesn't comply with federal standards 4) No windshield wipers. There is an Ohio revised code that states the car doesn't need bumpers if it wasn't manufactured with them; I showed them this and they stated I still needed them. They said the headlights need focus and adjustment capabilities; mine have both as I am running flood for driving lights and spots for high beams. The wiper isn't a big issue as I will buy a clip on. I was also told to speak to the Sargant when he comes back from vacation to see what he will allow.
The questions: 1) Did anyone else have issues with the bumpers, if so what was the fix? Side note, they stated I could attach (to the frame) a 2x4 front and rear and they would pass me. 2) Did you have issues with the windshield if so, what was your fix? 3) If you failed and had to go back, did you go to the same place or to a different inspection site?
Thanks in advance for your comments, thoughts and experiences at Ohio inspection sites.