California Smog Check - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DandoX · 05-28-2021, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Times 2 please

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Originally Posted by SPCorBUST

x3 please

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Originally Posted by oso_25

X4 please need a smog check soon

Sorry didn't get a chance to check this thread.

The place I went to is called smog simple. The guy actually has a website, the shop is in Mission Viejo next to some dealerships, building directly next to a volvo dealership I think.

https://www.smogsimple.com/

Place was run by a single guy, seemed like a good dude. I read on yelp he failed someone, but who knows what that guy was trying to pull. My experience was good, I just pulled in front of his place (its in the back of the building) before he even arrived at work early Monday morning. Said hi when he showed up and got his shop all ready to go and knocked out my smog check in like 15 mins. No lift, didn't have to drive the car. He checked his book frequently and poked around the engine bay with a flash light for a bit and very briefly peeked under the car. He also blipped the throttle a few times.

Mind you I knew my car would pass, it only has a simple catback and some bracing in the engine bay so everything was stock. His English wasn't super strong but I got what he was saying, seemed like a nice fella.

Hope this helps someone

Also the guy doesn't do appointments, so better off checking google busy hours and just showing up.

pauletello · 06-07-2021, 02:35 PM

Good news, I passed my SMOG. Was very nervous about it because I have bolt ons and ran E-85 religiously but I can happily say, I passed. Some notes for you guys and I highly recommend the spot I went to.

I used a Stage 2 UEL E-85 tune (OFT) for the last 2 years. I flashed my stock image back to the car about 2 weeks ago, and switched back to gasoline (91). Let the car get close to Empty and would fill up and waste gas so that I could get all the E-85 out of the car.

Mods I have:
K&N Air Filter
JDL UEL Header (not catted)
JDL OP
JDL Front Pipe (catted)
Greddy Supreme SP Cat-Back Exhaust

If you guys are from the 626 area like I am, I highly recommend going to Kevin's Smog, its on Baldwin Ave and Lower Azusa Ave on the West side of Baldwin in El Monte.

It cost me $40.00

They did not lift my car, they rev'd it a couple times. Took about 10 minutes at most.

TAKECLEAR_86 · 06-08-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pauletello

Good news, I passed my SMOG. Was very nervous about it because I have bolt ons and ran E-85 religiously but I can happily say, I passed. Some notes for you guys and I highly recommend the spot I went to.

I used a Stage 2 UEL E-85 tune (OFT) for the last 2 years. I flashed my stock image back to the car about 2 weeks ago, and switched back to gasoline (91). Let the car get close to Empty and would fill up and waste gas so that I could get all the E-85 out of the car.

Mods I have:
K&N Air Filter
JDL UEL Header (not catted)
JDL OP
JDL Front Pipe (catted)
Greddy Supreme SP Cat-Back Exhaust

If you guys are from the 626 area like I am, I highly recommend going to Kevin's Smog, its on Baldwin Ave and Lower Azusa Ave on the West side of Baldwin in El Monte.

It cost me $40.00

They did not lift my car, they rev'd it a couple times. Took about 10 minutes at most.

Are you sure you're not missing a 0 on that price? lol. All that done and they passed you? You are one lucky guy.

jflogerzi · 06-08-2021, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TAKECLEAR_86

Are you sure you're not missing a 0 on that price? lol. All that done and they passed you? You are one lucky guy.

You are super lucky. Did they plug in the obd2 to check your ready status?

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pauletello · 06-14-2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TAKECLEAR_86

Are you sure you're not missing a 0 on that price? lol. All that done and they passed you? You are one lucky guy.

Haha, I was just as surprised as you. I will scan the paperwork when I get home and show you guys what specifically passed.

SexyPirates · 06-16-2021, 12:40 AM

Thanks for heads up, I think I’m due for one this year lol

pauletello · 06-16-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

You are super lucky. Did they plug in the obd2 to check your ready status?

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Here you guys go, these are my SMOG Receipts!

TAKECLEAR_86 · 06-16-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pauletello

Here you guys go, these are my SMOG Receipts!

You lucky mfer.

jflogerzi · 06-16-2021, 11:06 PM

This almost sounds like a sting

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jflogerzi · 07-05-2021, 04:33 PM

I just got my car in today to get smog done. After putting everything back to stock I had no issues passing but he did mention that other places might have failed me for missing the sound tube.. so just passing this along.

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Decimus · 07-07-2021, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

I just got my car in today to get smog done. After putting everything back to stock I had no issues passing but he did mention that other places might have failed me for missing the sound tube.. so just passing this along.

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Did you just flash back a stock map via ecutek and it passed?

jflogerzi · 07-07-2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Decimus

Did you just flash back a stock map via ecutek and it passed?

correct.

mrha · 07-21-2021, 01:34 PM

I failed smog today for MODIFIED SOFTWARE.

I am flashed with the Vortech CARB tune.

Today sucks and I'll let you guys know what Vortech says when they get back to me.

Lonewolf · 07-21-2021, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mrha

I failed smog today for MODIFIED SOFTWARE.

I am flashed with the Vortech CARB tune.

Today sucks and I'll let you guys know what Vortech says when they get back to me.

Did you show the tech who failed you the CARB sticker or certificate?

06-07-2021, 02:35 PM	#114
pauletello Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 38 Thanks: 3 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Passed my SMOG Good news, I passed my SMOG. Was very nervous about it because I have bolt ons and ran E-85 religiously but I can happily say, I passed. Some notes for you guys and I highly recommend the spot I went to. I used a Stage 2 UEL E-85 tune (OFT) for the last 2 years. I flashed my stock image back to the car about 2 weeks ago, and switched back to gasoline (91). Let the car get close to Empty and would fill up and waste gas so that I could get all the E-85 out of the car. Mods I have: K&N Air Filter JDL UEL Header (not catted) JDL OP JDL Front Pipe (catted) Greddy Supreme SP Cat-Back Exhaust If you guys are from the 626 area like I am, I highly recommend going to Kevin's Smog, its on Baldwin Ave and Lower Azusa Ave on the West side of Baldwin in El Monte. It cost me $40.00 They did not lift my car, they rev'd it a couple times. Took about 10 minutes at most.

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