>I just need to get it inspected and approved By whom? >This is clearly a power move to protect their industry. You're arguing against a conspiracy for which

>I just need to get it inspected and approved By whom? >This is clearly a power move to protect their industry. You're arguing against a conspiracy for which not a shred of evidence has been provided. Obviously a power move? Do you, in fact, know that paperwork from the manufacturer is required for any modifications, and what the source and/or requirements of it are? Or have you dreamed up some conspiracy where permission from the manufacturer is required to modify your car because you read a random comment on HackerNews (despite the fact that there's a massive aftermarket modding community in the real world)? I also find it quaint that some posters here think we need to regulate mortgage loans because people aren't capable of calculating interest and what they owe, but the same people should be able to replace the fuel tank in their vehicle with 1000lbs of combustibles, in their garage, and then take it out onto the road. With no oversight.