wkbdpremier135

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Ok, so my TL-S was leased in North Carolina, but I live in Florida. I want to get the precats. I have read a few threads and come to the conclusion that with the precats, my car WILL NOT pass emissions requirements. So, If I live in Florida, with a valid Florida driver's license, is it possible to get a Florida License plate and registration, bypassing the NC safety inspections?

mmp1214

im pretty sure it is.. but im a first time driver so dont take my word for it

wkbdpremier135

iTrader: (6)

hmmmmm, i sure hope sooo..

01tl4tl

CHECK with your bank first since they must still be listed as lienholder and may want to know you are moving the car to another state.
THEN
You can pay the fee and register the car where you live now and whatever state inspection rules apply to it there.
WHEN you go to return the lease car it must be in stock trim or face big penalties!
Check floridas website for vehicle reg and inspection rules or stop by an inspectiom station and ask what is legal--they wont hassle you for checking beforehand!

01tl4tl

anywhere with a smog test- will NOT pass with ANY change to the emission systems
Some states will even SIEZE the car if modified----

wkbdpremier135

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wow...thanks bro

shubysingh

wow, modifying exhaust can get your car seized?
half of us on this forum fall into this category.

Bearcat94

Removing/modifying a smog control device (i.e. Catalytic Converter) is the issue, not exhaust mods. I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure messing with the cats is a federal offense. (Not that I care one way or another what you do to your own car. I'm no tree-hugger or fear-monger; I'm just saying you need make yourself aware of potential issues and consequences).

Regards the OP's status: Your car must conform to whatever vehiclular laws apply in the state in which your car is registered. Most states frown upon carrying an out or state registration (and tags and license) if you are now legal resident in their state.

IOW - if you are a legal resident in FL now, you should be registered in FL.

I suppose there may be some grey area where you have a kind of "dual residence". For instance, a student with a permanent address in NC, but living in FL while going to school. I would think you may be able to take advantage of the situation by registering your car wherever is most advantageous to you.

aceman4

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http://www.flhsmv.gov/dhsmv/newflres.html

"In the state of Florida, a motor vehicle is required by law to be registered within ten days of the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing residency."

They will hit you up for $100 for initially registering a vehicle that does not have a FL registration. It's a one time charge for the plate. If you buy a new vehicle, the plate moves with you. You aren't issued a new plate and don't pay the $100 again. If you buy a second vehicle, then you pay another $100.

Sal's Type S

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if you want to remove cats its easier to try to find some older ones that are defective then hollow them out that way they are there but no restriction. it will cause an MIL to come on but at least there there

LoveMyTL-S

To anwser your question, yes you can register your car in FL since you live here. Of course no inspection in FL. My sister in law lives in NC but buys her cars here in FL. So she gets around the state inspection. I remember when we had them here. Not sure why FL did away with the inspection.