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tonytduc 04-16-2016 01:56 AM
Turbo FRS Here In CA Smog Inspection Time
 
What do guys with turbo kit here in CA do when it's time for smog inspection??

menikmati 04-16-2016 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tonytduc (Post 2623916)
What do guys with turbo kit here in CA do when it's time for smog inspection??
Fail, remove the turbo, or pay someone under the table to pass them.

Luftwaffel 04-16-2016 02:27 AM
Pretty much what he said. And then if you get pulled over and get told to go to the ref, good luck with that shit.

Mr.ac 04-16-2016 02:31 AM
Unless you have a 50 state legal turbo/supercharge kit you'll be fine.

If not, your boned. Either do it the shady way, or go back to stock.

mav1178 04-16-2016 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tonytduc (Post 2623916)
What do guys with turbo kit here in CA do when it's time for smog inspection??
Usually people worry about it when it comes around.... in 2018 at the earliest.

ATaraxias 04-16-2016 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 2623952)
Usually people worry about it when it comes around.... in 2018 at the earliest.
If you are looking to buy a used SBD/Zage turbo kit, it will be Craigslist Christmas 2018-2020 as the majority of these are sold-off in CA due to smogs.

skye67 04-16-2016 12:33 PM
Get a P.O. box in Bishop or Mariposa. No smog there.

nickg 04-18-2016 08:28 PM
Isn't letting a cop search under the hood voluntary?

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chargedup 04-18-2016 08:47 PM
on this topic, if you can get smog accounted for, would I get caught up in DMV inspection if my car's from out of state?

mav1178 04-18-2016 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nickg (Post 2626206)
Isn't letting a cop search under the hood voluntary?
Nope, especially if there is probable cause.

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Originally Posted by chargedup (Post 2626234)
on this topic, if you can get smog accounted for, would I get caught up in DMV inspection if my car's from out of state?
There's several things that you are asking about, you need to be specific.

1) DMV performs no inspections of any kind, unless you total a car or if you buy a car from out of state and are trying to register it in CA.
2) DMV inspections can be done at any police agency or by any peace officer.
3) DMV inspections do not cover smog testing.
4) Smog testing is by ZIP code, and every 2 years. First 4 years are exempt, smog starts on 6th year of ownership... or with title transfer that is not gifted to/from immediate family member.

-alex

chargedup 04-18-2016 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 2626256)
Nope, especially if there is probable cause.



There's several things that you are asking about, you need to be specific.

1) DMV performs no inspections of any kind, unless you total a car or if you buy a car from out of state and are trying to register it in CA.
2) DMV inspections can be done at any police agency or by any peace officer.
3) DMV inspections do not cover smog testing.
4) Smog testing is by ZIP code, and every 2 years. First 4 years are exempt, smog starts on 6th year of ownership... or with title transfer that is not gifted to/from immediate family member.

-alex
Right, it's being registered in CA from out of state.

mav1178 04-18-2016 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chargedup (Post 2626263)
Right, it's being registered in CA from out of state.
Aside from the new car part, everything else that I wrote is still relevant.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20652

chargedup 04-18-2016 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 2626272)
Aside from the new car part, everything else that I wrote is still relevant.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20652
Right, so I assumed the inspection is where I get caught up. Like I said, I can get smogged. But the CHP/DMV will know about my mods.

mav1178 04-18-2016 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chargedup (Post 2626390)
Right, so I assumed the inspection is where I get caught up. Like I said, I can get smogged. But the CHP/DMV will know about my mods.
they won't care.

The inspection part is only to verify the VIN. 99% of the time they won't care.

Just have it inspected at the DMV, takes longer but it will be less hassle free as they have zero authority to make judgment calls on whether it is in violation or not.

-alex


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