Forums. Different experiences in other countries

[MidwayJ]

I visited Japan in January of last year. The car culture over there is insane. Not sure what regulations they may or may not have, but I saw mild to very heavily modified JDM cars everywhere. From old school Datsun Z cars to modern Supras and everything in between.

Evidently in Japan, like the US, they don't have the mentality described below. The "concern" about safety relating to mods is interesting. I'm definitely more worried about people driving around with worn out brakes and tires than an aftermarket exhaust.

It's mostly don't injure others with the modifications you make to your car,

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[GrabThatBlue]

In Germany and Switzerland you can't even change to different wheels that fit if they are not certified by the law.
Let alone change exhaust system or anything else.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

Learned some new stuff today! Not too worried about people injuring or killing me because the put uncertified valve stem caps on their ride/Mustang........................fr more concerned about people and their phones, French fries, coffee/beverages, kids,............................did I mention phones?

 

[MidwayJ]

In Germany and Switzerland you can't even change to different wheels that fit if they are not certified by the law.
Let alone change exhaust system or anything else.

Are wheel companies able to get their products certified? What does it require--inspections, fees, etc.? It makes one wonder who or what influenced the creation of these types of laws.

 

[GrabThatBlue]

Are wheel companies able to get their products certified? What does it require--inspections, fees, etc.? It makes one wonder who or what influenced the creation of these types of laws.

I have no clue how that works. The only thing I know is that it's limited because of these rules.

These types of laws are created because car companies who sell theor cars in Europe have to meet certain quality and safety procedures.

If you change something on your car, the law sees that as changing or removing safe parts for unknown parts and that can be a safety issue.

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