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freekwonder · 10-24-2008, 12:34 PM

I got a job offer in Quantico. Just wondering what vehicle laws are like in VA. Emissions, tint, plates. That kind of stuff. Also what about classic cars. I have a 1972 Datsun 510

smoker6 · 10-24-2008, 12:40 PM

No idea about classic cars. As for the rest, need a front plate, tint can be 50% front sides 35% rear, and emissions not sure. Illegal in theory to have an aftermarket exhaust louder than stock.

In reality you'll get away with a lot, although NoVa cops are a bit worse I hear.

jinhao · 10-25-2008, 01:37 PM

emissions is based on where you live. if you live in fairfax county or pretty much anywhere in the DC metro area, emissions ar erequired. you live down in stafford or sometihng, i can't tell u what their emissions laws are.

freekwonder · 10-26-2008, 07:44 AM

Thanks guys. The job is on the Marine corps base, but we would be looking at probably living in Stafford. My wife use to live there and it isn't that far from the base.

y2kc0wb0y · 10-26-2008, 09:02 AM

QUOTE (freekwonder @ Oct 26 2008, 06:44 AM)

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Thanks guys. The job is on the Marine corps base, but we would be looking at probably living in Stafford. My wife use to live there and it isn't that far from the base.[/b]

Lot's to do in this area of VA. Stafford is nice if you live and work in the area. If your going to try and commute to DC forget it but you'll be going to the other way so no worries.

jinhao · 10-26-2008, 12:19 PM

actually he'll be going WITH traffic if he lives in stafford.

live in woodbridge, u can deal with a catalytic converter. save the planet!

in woodbridge, gas is cheap, outlet mall is right there, not horribly crowded and you'll be going against traffic to quantico

Grim6 · 10-26-2008, 02:00 PM

QUOTE (jinhao @ Oct 26 2008, 11:19 AM)

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actually he'll be going WITH traffic if he lives in stafford.

live in woodbridge, u can deal with a catalytic converter. save the planet!

in woodbridge, gas is cheap, outlet mall is right there, not horribly crowded and you'll be going against traffic to quantico[/b]

+1 I just moved into a great house couple of months ago in woodbridge. Here to Quantico is maybe ~15-20min. And there is A LOT more to do than in Stafford. Housing is not that bad....just be sure to research where you are looking to purchase. Just like any area, it has its not so nice parts. If you are looking to come to the area hit me up. Been here for over a year now....and still love it!

As far as cars go...emissions testing is required here in Woodbridge. If you travel further west or south all they do is the visual inspections. But I have been bothered more than once for tint and no front plate on the car.

ßill

jinhao · 10-27-2008, 01:33 AM

hoodbridge (haha) springfield, alexandria you can get some nice sized townhouses for the 300k range. pretty cheap if ur lookin gto buy.

I know a friend takes 25minutes to get to quantico from south arlington. ur going against traffic living anywhere north of quantico. personally I like living close to DC/metro

freekwonder · 10-31-2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks for tall the info guys. Sounds like it won't be to bad there. My wife and I are really considering moving. Time to get the F out of the midwest.

jinhao · 10-31-2008, 11:33 AM

be ready to live a faster lifestyle

10-24-2008, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
freekwonder Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belton, MO Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I got a job offer in Quantico. Just wondering what vehicle laws are like in VA. Emissions, tint, plates. That kind of stuff. Also what about classic cars. I have a 1972 Datsun 510 __________________

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smoker6 Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,516 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	No idea about classic cars. As for the rest, need a front plate, tint can be 50% front sides 35% rear, and emissions not sure. Illegal in theory to have an aftermarket exhaust louder than stock. In reality you'll get away with a lot, although NoVa cops are a bit worse I hear. __________________ '06 Black Cherry Mica Speed6 Since 2-26-07 \| 0-60: 3.87s \| CPE CAI, SU MM, SU Boost and Recirc Tubes, Synapse BPV, Magnaflow 2.5" CBE, MDS DashHawk, TWM SS Stage 1 w/Bushings, TT Front MM, TT Rear Diff Mount, SU StiffDiff, Whiteline RSB, CX-7 Antenna, BC Coilovers, mrlilguy CDFP, CPE Catted DP, HKS Twin Power Ignition System, RAYS Gram Lights 57 Maximum Time Attack, CPE TIP, Denso 2Step Colder Spark Plugs, COBB Shifter Weight, SPC Ball Joints, VTCS, BS, & EGR Delete, VentPod w/VEI Boost Guage, Saikou Michi CC, Labonte ISG-S3, GT2871r, DNP manifold, Tial 44mm EWG, Cobb AP, TT Liquid to Air Intercooler. Spare GT2871r for sale.

10-25-2008, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
jinhao Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NO. VA Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	emissions is based on where you live. if you live in fairfax county or pretty much anywhere in the DC metro area, emissions ar erequired. you live down in stafford or sometihng, i can't tell u what their emissions laws are. __________________ 06 WWP MS6 GT AP stage2 93+ v101 \| CS Resonated testpipe \| Type-RS BOV \| F5 CAI \| Prosport Boost Gauge \|Dekz Vent Pod \| SU MM \| Sharkfin \| 3M Clear Bra \| RX-8 Rims w/ 245/40/18 Falken ZE-912 \| RPM Street Springs \| Mazda Bose MP3 unit 04 Carbon Black BMW M3 Vert stock 19s, SMG, cinnamon interior. depo smoked corners, orion v2 halos, painted reflectors

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freekwonder Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belton, MO Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. The job is on the Marine corps base, but we would be looking at probably living in Stafford. My wife use to live there and it isn't that far from the base. __________________

10-26-2008, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
jinhao Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NO. VA Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	actually he'll be going WITH traffic if he lives in stafford. live in woodbridge, u can deal with a catalytic converter. save the planet! in woodbridge, gas is cheap, outlet mall is right there, not horribly crowded and you'll be going against traffic to quantico __________________ 06 WWP MS6 GT AP stage2 93+ v101 \| CS Resonated testpipe \| Type-RS BOV \| F5 CAI \| Prosport Boost Gauge \|Dekz Vent Pod \| SU MM \| Sharkfin \| 3M Clear Bra \| RX-8 Rims w/ 245/40/18 Falken ZE-912 \| RPM Street Springs \| Mazda Bose MP3 unit 04 Carbon Black BMW M3 Vert stock 19s, SMG, cinnamon interior. depo smoked corners, orion v2 halos, painted reflectors

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10-27-2008, 01:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
jinhao Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NO. VA Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	hoodbridge (haha) springfield, alexandria you can get some nice sized townhouses for the 300k range. pretty cheap if ur lookin gto buy. I know a friend takes 25minutes to get to quantico from south arlington. ur going against traffic living anywhere north of quantico. personally I like living close to DC/metro __________________ 06 WWP MS6 GT AP stage2 93+ v101 \| CS Resonated testpipe \| Type-RS BOV \| F5 CAI \| Prosport Boost Gauge \|Dekz Vent Pod \| SU MM \| Sharkfin \| 3M Clear Bra \| RX-8 Rims w/ 245/40/18 Falken ZE-912 \| RPM Street Springs \| Mazda Bose MP3 unit 04 Carbon Black BMW M3 Vert stock 19s, SMG, cinnamon interior. depo smoked corners, orion v2 halos, painted reflectors

10-31-2008, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
freekwonder Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belton, MO Posts: 246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for tall the info guys. Sounds like it won't be to bad there. My wife and I are really considering moving. Time to get the F out of the midwest. __________________

10-31-2008, 11:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
jinhao Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NO. VA Posts: 2,385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	be ready to live a faster lifestyle __________________ 06 WWP MS6 GT AP stage2 93+ v101 \| CS Resonated testpipe \| Type-RS BOV \| F5 CAI \| Prosport Boost Gauge \|Dekz Vent Pod \| SU MM \| Sharkfin \| 3M Clear Bra \| RX-8 Rims w/ 245/40/18 Falken ZE-912 \| RPM Street Springs \| Mazda Bose MP3 unit 04 Carbon Black BMW M3 Vert stock 19s, SMG, cinnamon interior. depo smoked corners, orion v2 halos, painted reflectors