If your inspectors are being that harsh, what if you upgraded the front end, hood, grille and head lights to the 94/95 E. Give the Euro look, with somewhat improved lighting. A bit expensive, but should do the trick.

Other option, move out of Viginia and install genuine Euro lights.

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Mike Tangas
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