Originally Posted by Don

Go to the web site and on the right hand side enter the CT VIN, from the registration, that was issued after passing the Composite Inspection. Include the CT before the 5 numeric digits. Your Cobra has Composite, Comp or Compo on the registration as the make ?

Search for Your Test Date
Enter Your Vehicle Identification Number

Not sure what will appear since the inspection/registration took place after July 1 ? How did the Inspectors at Wethersfield handle the paperwork since the Composite emission test is no longer required ?

Originally Posted by Don

The provision for emission exemption effective July 1 applies to Composite ( Comp, Compo ) only. " Appears " you have a different situation in that the make happens to be the manufacturer of the kit, Unique ?

Has the previous CT owner indicated whether the Cobta was inspected at Wethersfield as a Composite ? Or, by referring to the kit car/replica as a Unique. the Wethersfield inspection was skipped ? To the best of my knowledge, all kit cars/replicas have to be registered in CT as a Composite, other opinions ?

If you have a VIN other than CTXXXXX ( 5 numerics ), which is issued by the CT DMV , the Cobra was not registered as a Composite.

My experience with the CT VIN system for Composites dates back only to 2000, does anyone with an older registration year have any experience ?

You may want to contact the Emissions Program with the details for their determination:

CustomerSupport@ctemissions.com

Originally Posted by Don

My only experience with the CT VIN tag was in 2000, a metal tag affixed to the door jam by the Anti-Theft Unit.

The home site for CT Emissions, which I am able to access as of this AM, along with the link to find the test date

http://www.ctemissions.com/

Anyone have any other thoughts ?

Originally Posted by Don

I called the Emissions Test Hot Line @ 888-828-8399. Spoke with an individual, they are not aware of any problems with their web site. I was able to access the site to obtain the phone number.

If all else fails, call the Hot Line

Originally Posted by SJK2

Don,
A thought would be, can all who will attend meet up somehow there for combined strategy.??

Also what do you think of this used w/perm letter:
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Dear Joint Transportation Committee Member:

By this letter, I am requesting your support for legislation (H.B. No.5790) to exempt composite vehicles from emissions testing including street rods and custom cars, kit cars and replicas.


This legislation represents a number of important benefits to a huge number of Connecticut residents. The Connecticut street rod and custom vehicle community is an important part of our State.

Street rods and custom cars are the same crowd pleasers that participate in exhibitions and as parade vehicles, and whose owners regularly contribute to charities and civic events. H.B. 5790 simply recognize the immeasurable amount of time, money and thought automotive hobbyists invest in their cars. For many vehicle enthusiasts in Connecticut and throughout America, building, maintaining and enjoying their vehicles is a favorite pastime. This legislation represents an opportunity to acknowledge their commitment to the hobby and to protect it for future generations.

Based on model legislation crafted by the Specialty Equipment market Association (SEMA), similar bills have been enacted in Illinois (2002), Missouri (2004), Rhode Island (2004), Montana (2005) and Maine (2005). A version of the bill was also enacted in Hawaii (2004). The New York, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Virginia, Wyoming and Arkansas Legislatures have already introduced the SEMA model for the 2006 legislative session.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, or require additional information please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
xxx
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