Maryland guys!
What I learned about VEIP today.
For the sixth time in a row, I got a low-rider emissions exemption on my CYM FD today. The guy actually looked at it, telling me he had too because the "big boss" was there today. But it was smooth sailing anyway. For the first time the exemption was actually computer-printed and not hand-written. Same form, just spit out of a computer this time.
What I learned today was that it is NOT an "exemption". It is actually just and extension! They merely extend the deadline for testing for two years to the next testing date, when they just extend it another two years, wash-rinse-repeat. This is obvious because the form says it in big, bold letters, but I just never bothered to understand it.
What made me finally get it was that I was due in July. Of 2007. But because it's just an extension, there is NO PENALTY for being late! The guy just writes it up for a two year extension from the original extension expiration date! So I'm good until July, 2009, when I just go get /another/ extension.
This is such a gaping good loophole. I just can't believe how big it is. I don't think post-95 cars can get away with it because of OBD-II, but I may get some cheap spring binders and try it when my RX-8 comes up for emissions. Just to see. Any pre-96 car I register from now on (that I don't put historic plates on) will be *slammed* to the pavement before any visits to the VEIP, for sure...
- Bill
What I learned today was that it is NOT an "exemption". It is actually just and extension! They merely extend the deadline for testing for two years to the next testing date, when they just extend it another two years, wash-rinse-repeat. This is obvious because the form says it in big, bold letters, but I just never bothered to understand it.
What made me finally get it was that I was due in July. Of 2007. But because it's just an extension, there is NO PENALTY for being late! The guy just writes it up for a two year extension from the original extension expiration date! So I'm good until July, 2009, when I just go get /another/ extension.
This is such a gaping good loophole. I just can't believe how big it is. I don't think post-95 cars can get away with it because of OBD-II, but I may get some cheap spring binders and try it when my RX-8 comes up for emissions. Just to see. Any pre-96 car I register from now on (that I don't put historic plates on) will be *slammed* to the pavement before any visits to the VEIP, for sure...
- Bill
Nope. At least three different stations: South Baltimore off I-95, Glen Burnie, and Forest Hill just yesterday. Might have done it once in Owings Mills, but I don't remember. It's standard VEIP policy, so it shouldn't matter which station you go to.
- Bill
- Bill
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Heath at Avalon Automotive in Elkridge...
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20x the legal on CO
I think the factory cats still on there though, so I'm figuring on replacing that, swapping the ignition, any other suggestions?
Preferably one better than the state rep who told me to look into adjusting the timing on my valves.
That one is also sexual
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NEVER listen to them on how to fix the issues. there should have been a little MVA packet given to you that covers basic causes of those issues.
my old supra failed and the guy was trying to tell me my air/fuel ratio needed to be adjusted and some other crap like that. the pamphlet he handed me said "catalytic converter is bad". guess which was right.
new supra the tester ALMOST put it on as a front wheel drive car. luckily he doublechecked with me first before actually doing it.
"it's a front wheel drive, right?" "HELL NO, rear wheel" "oh, ok"
my old supra failed and the guy was trying to tell me my air/fuel ratio needed to be adjusted and some other crap like that. the pamphlet he handed me said "catalytic converter is bad". guess which was right.
new supra the tester ALMOST put it on as a front wheel drive car. luckily he doublechecked with me first before actually doing it.
"it's a front wheel drive, right?" "HELL NO, rear wheel" "oh, ok"
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Just not fair. They got out a tape measure and a mirror and measured my pipes and flares and declared they would clear the rollers by 1/4" (this was true.) Next time I let air out of the rear tires
20x the legal on CO
I think the factory cats still on there though, so I'm figuring on replacing that, swapping the ignition, any other suggestions?
Preferably one better than the state rep who told me to look into adjusting the timing on my valves.
20x the legal on CO
I think the factory cats still on there though, so I'm figuring on replacing that, swapping the ignition, any other suggestions?
Preferably one better than the state rep who told me to look into adjusting the timing on my valves.
That would have been epic
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You know something I don't Tofu? Rubbing alcohol?
New, slightly more better question - anyone got a 2nd Gen Integra they're parting out (completely wrong forums I know but the correct ones don't have the part I need.) My DD just met a guardrail after I hydroplaned at 15mph for 60' along the straightest puddle I've ever seen. Bumper did its job and took most of the impact, but it looks like someone took a huge pair of tinsnips to it.
New, slightly more better question - anyone got a 2nd Gen Integra they're parting out (completely wrong forums I know but the correct ones don't have the part I need.) My DD just met a guardrail after I hydroplaned at 15mph for 60' along the straightest puddle I've ever seen. Bumper did its job and took most of the impact, but it looks like someone took a huge pair of tinsnips to it.
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Failed on HC's too. Passed on NOx with flying colors though because the combustion in a Wankel doesn't act long enough to create much of it.
It all comes down to the same thing I think, the engine is designed to shunt unburned fuel down the pipes (HC) and because it doesn't generally complete the combustion process and do total conversion into CO2, there's a lot of CO in the exhaust too. I've got a few months to work it out though.
It all comes down to the same thing I think, the engine is designed to shunt unburned fuel down the pipes (HC) and because it doesn't generally complete the combustion process and do total conversion into CO2, there's a lot of CO in the exhaust too. I've got a few months to work it out though.
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Well, ethanol WILL help a lot, just the rubber in your car wont appreciate it. Isopropyl is a bit pricey to run as fuel :P
There are lots of tricks with a 7 to reduce HCs, things you can't do on piston cars, because of the lack of NOx.
But it sounds to me, with all the CO, you've got a dead cat/airpump setup.
If the cat IS almost dead, route the airpump directly to it. It'll go out in a blaze of clean air glory.
There are lots of tricks with a 7 to reduce HCs, things you can't do on piston cars, because of the lack of NOx.
But it sounds to me, with all the CO, you've got a dead cat/airpump setup.
If the cat IS almost dead, route the airpump directly to it. It'll go out in a blaze of clean air glory.
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You might be able to clean it up with a simple tune up. Spark plugs, Wires, distributor cap and rotor, air and fuel filters, and an oil change.
But at 20x, I tend to agree with Jason and say that the cats and air pump are shot. Might look into the ACV too.
If the cats are shot, gut out the first two precats and put on a newer three-way cat.
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Just not fair. They got out a tape measure and a mirror and measured my pipes and flares and declared they would clear the rollers by 1/4" (this was true.) Next time I let air out of the rear tires
20x the legal on CO
I think the factory cats still on there though, so I'm figuring on replacing that, swapping the ignition, any other suggestions?
Preferably one better than the state rep who told me to look into adjusting the timing on my valves.
20x the legal on CO
I think the factory cats still on there though, so I'm figuring on replacing that, swapping the ignition, any other suggestions?
Preferably one better than the state rep who told me to look into adjusting the timing on my valves.
1) There's no limit to the number of times you can FAIL,
2) See if you can get them to do an "IDLE TEST" (cause it'll probably pass!),
3) If it's a stick, make sure the tester DOES NOT follow the guidelines on where to shift to the next gear!! They're designed for piston engines and have you shifting at the WORST possible place for a rotary! Get him to shift it at about 5,500 RPM...
Emory
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Emory
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Does anyone here have an S5 NA with a stock harness, preferably still in working condition with the stock ECU?
I have just finished the S5 NA megasquirt adapter and have ordered a couple of prototype boards, but need an S5 NA to test on.
S5 TII isn't far behind.
Ken
I have just finished the S5 NA megasquirt adapter and have ordered a couple of prototype boards, but need an S5 NA to test on.
S5 TII isn't far behind.
Ken