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FLIPRCR
07-30-2004, 05:21 AM
heres the dilema, my wife got a ticket and well the cop said we have to get the cars registered,ect.ect.
now if i go to a LEGIT smog testing place whats the worst they can do since i have a CAI
i need the car registered by next week.
putting the old system on is not an option yet...its buried in temporary storage..movers did a crappy job of labeling things
now will i be able to drive the car if i fail
i searched but my questioned is whats the worse they can do here in socal
h8beingbored
07-30-2004, 05:46 AM
you can borrow mine if needs be . . . but i dont think a CAI would cause you to not pass emissions
SizzlinCougar99
07-30-2004, 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by: h8beingbored
you can borrow mine if needs be . . . but i dont think a CAI would cause you to not pass emissions
Depending on the brand...not all brands are 50 state CARB legal. What do you have?
Excel...I just changed mine out today...You are welcome to borrow it, but that is quite a drive for you.
As for registration and the smog test, you MAY be able to get a one month extension. DMV will give you a red sticker that will say "10" on it (for September)
I know my mom was able to get that so she would be able to replace her cat converter. I am not sure how far it would go as for a new CA registration, though.
Just say "We just moved here a while ago, and I need a while to get it smog ready" More than likely they will grant your request.
Hope I helped...any questions? PM me!
azbobbybooshay10
07-30-2004, 06:24 AM
I think any modifications to a car in Cali need to have some kind of CARB approval sticker on them. I dont live in Cali, so im not sure, but I think thats what I've heard. I have heard everyone in Cali DMV are complete a$$holes, and they give people crap for putting ANYTHING on their car. Like I said, this is just heresay, since I dont live in Cali.
h8beingbored
07-30-2004, 06:26 AM
actually i dont think any CAI's are carb legal now that i think about it . . . just take it out . . .
SizzlinCougar99
07-30-2004, 06:36 AM
Originally posted by: h8beingbored
actually i dont think any CAI's are carb legal now that i think about it . . . just take it out . . .
Now that you think about it? OR Now that I told you.....?
h8beingbored
07-30-2004, 06:38 AM
oh no . . . not own3d again :banghead:
FLIPRCR
07-30-2004, 06:56 AM
well thanks for the help guys. i gonna research on their web site in a few..
man i already got a warning a week ago for speeding in the kewg
my wife got a ticket a few days ago in the kewg.
plus im still paying for a speeding ticket back in texas
cant afford any more problems with it if u know what i mean
gonna make an appt this morning for monday
i'll post later let u guys know wassup thanks again everybody
LostRacer
07-30-2004, 12:56 PM
At this time there are no Carb Legal intakes for the coog. except maybe the AEM(not positive) If you go to a legit shop you havea slim possibility of passing with a High Flo cat..Headers would be a no pass because of the missing pre-cats. Intake- Well we already went over that. The rest is pretty normal I guess.
DEVIOUSDEV
07-30-2004, 04:19 PM
Excel, if you still need a stock intake to borrow, I am coming down to SD on Saturday night, so I could bring you one to borrow then :)
SizzlinCougar99
07-30-2004, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by: LostRacer
At this time there are no Carb Legal intakes for the coog. except maybe the AEM(not positive) If you go to a legit shop you havea slim possibility of passing with a High Flo cat..Headers would be a no pass because of the missing pre-cats. Intake- Well we already went over that. The rest is pretty normal I guess.
Ty...The AEM is CARB Legal, for sure!;)
h8beingbored
07-30-2004, 05:21 PM
even if he did have an AEM intake . . . the cold air kit makes it not legal . . . i'm going to be quiet now :cover:
LostRacer
08-02-2004, 12:59 PM
Originally posted by: h8beingbored
even if he did have an AEM intake . . . the cold air kit makes it not legal . . . i'm going to be quiet now :cover:
Yeah..but the maf adaptor is still there, and how many cops are going to know its not part of the kit??
azbobbybooshay10
08-02-2004, 06:10 PM
I think its not the cops, its the emmisions inspectors. If they see anything not stock, they ask for a CARB sticker. If you dont have one, they automatically fail you.
LostRacer
08-02-2004, 06:28 PM
Originally posted by: azbobbybooshay10
I think its not the cops, its the emmisions inspectors. If they see anything not stock, they ask for a CARB sticker. If you dont have one, they automatically fail you.
Thats understandable..but some officers to avoid the ref will ask you for the sticker as well so they don't have to go through the hassle ;)
yeehaw
08-03-2004, 05:38 PM
you can pass with no precats... I've done it.
If you want to drive to San Bernardino I happen to know of a 'VERY legitimate' shop, if you know what I mean. I am under the impression that this guy passes most everybody if you talk to him right.
LostRacer
08-03-2004, 06:15 PM
thats a long ass drive :(
FLIPRCR
08-05-2004, 02:54 AM
A DEV...Remember i had a bulb cap to cover that one part of the intake ...haha the red one with rubberbands..i think it was originally for some sort of hose..you think that will pass...o well i have an extention till sept.. so no rush now. i think i will be changing it out this coming weekend.
yeehaw u been PM'D