EVOs california smog certified?
Originally Posted by evo racing
man my account on AWjunkies doesnt work anymore! i tried the password thing and it wont let me in... 
Originally Posted by evo racing
do i really? its already here in CALI but it has South Carolina registration
Originally Posted by savageevo
you could always go to a referee. they could go through your car and give you a pass or go. good idea to make sure everything is stock. good luck
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From: S. Houston ClearLake
Originally Posted by EVILutionVIII
+1....i got a state referee citation last month and went in to smog the car after putting it back to stock and passed all but the visual inspection because I forgot to take out my MBC
Did you pop your hood without knowing you DONT have too?
Did they tow you?
Was it like $2k bucks if it didnt get fixed and checked by the reff??
Local cop or CHP wrote you up?
We EVO owners out here in CA need to know what to look out for that is why im asking. I dont expect a small town cop to be trained on our cars but I heard CHP trains its people vividly with photo's and such. This is why I plan on running a white Rabbit and MR BOV and 'dirty looking' DP and cat, etc; so it will look stock. Ive even thought of welding/tacking the stock DP's heat sheilds onto a big DP so it will 'appear' stock. A WORKS X plate tray will cover up the DP and a properly welded up stock cat housing around a 3" test pipe should keep the officers properly confused. I can drive a de-catted '05 Hummer with an intercooled ATI supercharger all day long and be legal...thats whats F-d up about this deal! A tuned evo runs cleaner and leaner than a stock car with a stained black bumper so this all doesnt make sense at all..
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From: S. Houston ClearLake
Originally Posted by threepointsix
How did the ticket go down(for all us Evo owners to know)
Did you pop your hood without knowing you DONT have too?
Did they tow you?
Was it like $2k bucks if it didnt get fixed and checked by the reff??
Local cop or CHP wrote you up?
We EVO owners out here in CA need to know what to look out for that is why im asking. I dont expect a small town cop to be trained on our cars but I heard CHP trains its people vividly with photo's and such. This is why I plan on running a white Rabbit and MR BOV and 'dirty looking' DP and cat, etc; so it will look stock. Ive even thought of welding/tacking the stock DP's heat sheilds onto a big DP so it will 'appear' stock. A WORKS X plate tray will cover up the DP and a properly welded up stock cat housing around a 3" test pipe should keep the officers properly confused. I can drive a de-catted '05 Hummer with an intercooled ATI supercharger all day long and be legal(Thanks Arnold!)...thats whats F-d up about this deal! A tuned evo runs cleaner and much leaner than a stock car with a stained black bumper so this all doesnt make sense at all..
Did you pop your hood without knowing you DONT have too?
Did they tow you?
Was it like $2k bucks if it didnt get fixed and checked by the reff??
Local cop or CHP wrote you up?
We EVO owners out here in CA need to know what to look out for that is why im asking. I dont expect a small town cop to be trained on our cars but I heard CHP trains its people vividly with photo's and such. This is why I plan on running a white Rabbit and MR BOV and 'dirty looking' DP and cat, etc; so it will look stock. Ive even thought of welding/tacking the stock DP's heat sheilds onto a big DP so it will 'appear' stock. A WORKS X plate tray will cover up the DP and a properly welded up stock cat housing around a 3" test pipe should keep the officers properly confused. I can drive a de-catted '05 Hummer with an intercooled ATI supercharger all day long and be legal(Thanks Arnold!)...thats whats F-d up about this deal! A tuned evo runs cleaner and much leaner than a stock car with a stained black bumper so this all doesnt make sense at all..
help! im in san diego and i got a voilation for modifications, and need to get my car smogged at a referee station, i have aftermarket o2 housing, downpipe, 272 hks cams, aem intake, stock cat, and RMR cat back. and im not sure i will pass what happens if i dont and what are the chances i will pass?
back to the topic!
Yes, You have to go to smog station and pass the test first. Then, you can go to DMV. I think you have to register your car in 60 days. If you register late, they fine you also. And, there is no CA certified stickers under your hood.
Yes, You have to go to smog station and pass the test first. Then, you can go to DMV. I think you have to register your car in 60 days. If you register late, they fine you also. And, there is no CA certified stickers under your hood.
Originally Posted by evo racing
Question guys, im currently buying a used evo from a guy here in California. only problem is that the evo is still registered in South Carolina. It says in the DMV i need to provide proof that the Vehicle is CA smog certified in order to register it. It says the CA certified badge can be found under the hood? is this true? arent all evos sold in the US CA certified? will i have trouble registering the vehicle to my name cuz the car came from South Carolina? please i need answers! thanks guys
Originally Posted by taenaive
back to the topic!
Yes, You have to go to smog station and pass the test first. Then, you can go to DMV. I think you have to register your car in 60 days. If you register late, they fine you also. And, there is no CA certified stickers under your hood.
Yes, You have to go to smog station and pass the test first. Then, you can go to DMV. I think you have to register your car in 60 days. If you register late, they fine you also. And, there is no CA certified stickers under your hood.
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I have a Texas license plate and I got pulled over yesterday and got fix-it's for no CA registration and license plate... I got warning for "lane change" and no front plate...
He also thought my exhaust was modified but my car is bone stock... This is a PITA, I have to get it smog tested, get a CA D/L, and get my car registered... will end up costing over $300, I think... sucks... I should've told the guy I drove here for vacation or something...
He also thought my exhaust was modified but my car is bone stock... This is a PITA, I have to get it smog tested, get a CA D/L, and get my car registered... will end up costing over $300, I think... sucks... I should've told the guy I drove here for vacation or something...
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