gc86

Few questions, maybe the gurus can answer them for me. I have the UR Pulley set (alternator, power steering, crank) will this pass the inspection? I know it doesn't modify the emission systems but will they still fuck me on it?

Can I use the comptech carb paperwork for my XS Headers? http://arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/de...o/D-455-21.pdf

or do I have to have something stamped on the header?

Any help really appreciated in this dark time for me and my CLS.

Allout

Sorry to hear about your problem. Not sure about the pulleys. The Comptech Headers have a CARB metal tag tacked on them so I don't think using the Comptech paperwork will work. I've even heard of issues with some of the older Comptech headers that had the older CARB number on them confusing the Ref.

How did they flag you to send you to the Ref. Roadside inspection?

Good luck.

calvinnguy3n

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damn how did this shit happen? that shit sucks... gl with it. let us know what you did

phipark

The pulleys won't do anything. However, your headers might as CT is the only CARB certified.

EL19

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Damn that sux...what happens if u dont pass the inspection??? California has some crazy laws

gc86

I was sitting in traffic back in December and the bastard pulled me over for tinted taillights, asked me to pop my hood and I was done for at that point. Car is currently at the shop getting the stock headers and stock pullies put on... I just didn't feel like doing all the wrenching this time around. We'll see what comes of this.... most likely i'll get a huge fine for the "modified emissions" violation. This is gonna cost me close to 600 bucks im guessing.

CL6

Good looks cost you $$$.

gc86

LOL I was driving around earlier and I thought that exact same thing... you gotta pay to play.

calvinnguy3n

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where did you get pulled over at? i'm from the bay too, so i can know which areas to avoid lol.

TCM 01 CL-S

What does it mean when your State Ref'ed?

I've never had to deal with emissions/visual inspections...although I hear I am going to have to soon.

aznboi2424

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damn...and i was thinking about tinting my taillights too. but i guess sleepers are best. fast but stealthy lol goodluck with it.

02type-s

Damn dude, fuck living out there. Im good with MO. That really sucks. Are you gonna be putting it all back on?

Allout

If a cop suspects you've modifed your car, he can send you to a State Emmissions testing referee. I've heard of guys getting sent to the ref for loud exhaust. Once you're at the ref, they will go through your car with a fine tooth comb to make sure it complies. One guy I met said they even pulled out his ECU and looked at it. His mistake was that he forgot to remove the JWT sticker from the e-prom and he got nailed. Another guy failed because all the vacuum lines didn't match the diagram. They're pretty tough in CA.

Allout

That sucks but probably a wise move.

matt21484

^^^ where at in STL are you? I live off Tesson Ferry now, but I just bought a house in Bellevegas. I love the cheap gas in MO though, 2.97 for premium yesterday

Now onto something that pertains to this thread, does IL require the strict CARB emissions tests? My first serious mod would probably be XS headers, but I don't want to get jacked if I take my car to get the emissions test done

LIPPSTUH

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aw crap that sucks

TCM 01 CL-S

Wow, thats crazy. Hopefully FL doesn't go that wild, even though my car looks and sounds stock to the casual observer.

gc86

Was on the 280 headed to the bay bridge, regardless of where your at, since THEY are everywhere. Look out for a giant part out list in the BM, from my AFC NEO to my P2R TB Spacer.

aznboi2424

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CARB: California Air Resources Board. California is the strictest state. some products usually say 49 state and CARB approved. well the 50th state is California.

fsttyms1

Cali laws are dumb!

CL6

If you are smart you run with a COPS sticker or two on your window... you know, those stickers that say you support the police officer's fund or something. They only cost you a $20 donation but they have saved me a ton of $$$ over the years.

matt21484

hahaha I'm a tard, thanks for the explanation though

gc86

Very smart idea

Cocoa

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Or you can just pay the fine, like $500. Sometimes, it's not worth even bothering putting stock shit back on if you have tons invested already. My friend with his 500whp RX-7 got state ref'd. He had over $20,000 in his engine, and it looked freaking sweet. He told us he just payed the fine instead, which only ran him $500.

I don't know how it goes, but if you're asked to get state ref'd, and you pass, you only pay a small fine. I had a friend do that, and his $700 tickets dropped to around $114. I don't really remember how that went about. All I know was he got ticketed for something else as well.

Cocoa

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I have that sticker.

Allout

I didn't know there was an option to just pay the fine for a Ref ticket? I've done that for tinted windows - paid the fine and moved on. For the Ref, I thought it was a mandatory appearance.

krisdlm

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me too! I dunno but that seems to be my good luck charm. Gary, lemme know if you need one, my dad was a cop so im sure he can get ahold of some

Cocoa

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That's what I thought. But he said he just paid the fine.

gc86

Yeah a few of my friends payed the fine aswell... my buddy with a 240SX/NEO6 motor just payed like 400 bucks... better than swapping in the stock motor.

I still think im gonna get fucked for the "Modified Emissions" violation on my ticket.. everyone says thats a pretty penny, we'll see what the judge says. My cars all back to stock now and slower than ever

Cocoa

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^^ Word. This occurance happend 4 years ago. So I wasn't sure if they changed anything from then till now. Guess not. Definetely worth just paying the fine if you have way too much done to the car.

aznboi2424

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If anything, its stricter now.