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Old 12-30-2006, 05:33 PM   #1
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European cars can be "lower" than US cars due to bumper height regulations. Simple...
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Also, in addition to Bumper height, there are differing Headlamp height regulations in the US by the DOT. This is another reason Euro cars are generally higher here than across the pond...

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Old 12-30-2006, 09:06 PM   #2
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Also, in addition to Bumper height, there are differing Headlamp height regulations in the US by the DOT. This is another reason Euro cars are generally higher here than across the pond...

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Jim, does this mean that a car lowered to a euro spec would not pass a US inspection?
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Old 12-30-2006, 10:23 PM   #3
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I think its mainly headlight regulations, thats why miatas and vettes had the flip up lights, so they could be high enough to pass. I dont think anyone measures though.
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Old 12-30-2006, 10:36 PM   #4
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Jim, does this mean that a car lowered to a euro spec would not pass a US inspection?
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It may not, but it's a nonsequitor since no one will ever check...

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