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[wannabe_sky]

Ok guys i have been doing some reading.... I am preparing to gather items to pass the OPP and just need some help from people with experience.

First off Where should i take it to get it done in Calgary or close?

Secondly i have done some reading:
Anyone know of anything new in regarding headlights to replace that are dot?
Anyone have a set i could possibly borrow for the inspection?
Where do i need to place sidemarkers?
How Do i get DRL?
How can i jimmy a third brake light?
And Tires have to have a load rating?

Am i missing anything else??

Thanks
Colby

[ColinR33]

What type of Skyline is it? From your questions I would assume it is an R32. In this case I hear many people use Accord headlights to pass the OOP, then switch back in the OEMs. DRL modules can be bought at just about any autoparts store for $40 (Crappy Tire), just have to install. Sidemarkers are required on rear quarters behind the wheel wells, I used stickons from Crappy Tire. 3rd brake light is required, you can get those at Crappy Tire too. Tires have to be load rated iirc, DOT approved. Good luck.

[Gordoskin]

Mine passed everything with only day time running lights and I live in Alberta. I dont have side markers, gay accord lights, or a 3rd brake light. Go to a small shop that's not part of some big chain and cross your fingers. A buddy of mine went to kal tire in Red Deer and failed his OOP miserably, I told him to go somewhere else, and he said that if your car gets failed at a certain shop, you can't go to another shop for a different inspection because motor vehicles will have a letter stating that it failed the first one. I'm not sure of the accuracy of these claims, but keep it in mind when deciding on a shop to go to. For daytime running lights, there is an easy DIY fix for the inspection somewhere on this site

[wannabe_sky]

How long do you have to fix the issues if you fail?

[JDMotion]

do some radiation test first! im not joking, a lots of cars imported to east side of Russia have that issue

[IslandDrifter]

I don't know about this guy. But both of my skylines had to get radiation testing done before they could leave Japan.

[cooke24]

Are you guys serious?

[JDMotion]

Are you guys serious?

yes, no jokes! dont you know what happened there last year? In Russia, 1000's cars seized cuz of that (it was in news in December 2011)

I don't know about this guy. But both of my skylines had to get radiation testing done before they could leave Japan.

thats good!

[Dakota_gsx]

I have the headlights and turn signals out of the accord or whatever **** bucket they come from if you end up needing them. Just give me a shout, im in edmonton.

[knate]

I have accord lights and signals--in Calgary

[wannabe_sky]

Knate do you have a mounting bracket or anything as well?

[knate]

ya was just a thin piece of aluminum and they just kinda chilled there. pm me your num if you want to borrow them

[wannabe_sky]

Anyone have a fix to the rear markers without drilling holes in the fender? Do they care if Wires are sshowing or not? And for the front if i understand correctly i just need reflectors???

[Voodoo_ChildR32]

How long do you have to fix the issues if you fail?

I'm pretty sure it's 14 days from the initial inspection, the car needs to be re-inspected and all failing issues must be replaced or repaired. Once an OPI is done on a car, a copy of the inspection is sent to the ministry of transportation. You cannot take it somewhere else to have it re inspected.
I am a mechanic and do these inspections daily, make sure everything inside and out work (seatbelts, lights, HVAC, seats, door handles). Make sure all your glass has an AS-1, or AS-2 type certification ( visible in the really small writing in the corner of window), have at least 5mm+ tire tread, at least 5mm or more of brake lining, no major leaks, front end good and tight, non cracked windshield, and no loose or broken body panels/parts.
Slapping a pair of sticky reflectors on the rear quarters behind the rear wheels isn't a bad idea either, after the inspection you can just pull them off easy peasy.
Depending on what year your car is, anything after 1991 is required to have a high mount brake light and daytime running lights.
Hopefully this helps you out and makes you a little better prepared for your OPI.

[cschepp]

^ thanks for the info, that was very informative! I must ask why just anything newer than 91? Did something change in cars for 92?