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Old 12-01-07, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by aa35199
You think thats evil, soon there are going to be SMOG TRAPS!
http://www.dmvnv.com/news/02-157.htm
They did that about 1 mile away from my house right off the highway.
Old 12-01-07, 03:01 PM
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I know my post didn't add to the convo much, but why was it deleted?...


EDIT: or this is a double thread... -___-
Old 12-01-07, 04:35 PM
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lol, theres a thread in the lougne and one in the west forum. you're obviously confused


I like the idea of if itll pass smog its all good, thats how it is in Az. They have just as strict emissions numbers, but only require charcoal canister and gas cap tests for visual on a lot of cars (FB and FC years). I don't think they even look for cat or airpump on visual but i have heard of them being bitchy before.

I'm just gonna put some 4.88 gears and a flywheel and RB muffler on the car and keep the thermal reactor, bone stock its not really slow, moves at a good pace and is never dead on power even w/ 100hp/105tq, so gears and flywheel will pep it up bigtime.


Smog ***** win on this car. Plus it means it makes it easier for me to keep this car very near stock and original, not utterly original, but almost.
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Originally Posted by Node
lol, theres a thread in the lougne and one in the west forum. you're obviously confused


I like the idea of if itll pass smog its all good, thats how it is in Az. They have just as strict emissions numbers, but only require charcoal canister and gas cap tests for visual on a lot of cars (FB and FC years). I don't think they even look for cat or airpump on visual but i have heard of them being bitchy before.

I'm just gonna put some 4.88 gears and a flywheel and RB muffler on the car and keep the thermal reactor, bone stock its not really slow, moves at a good pace and is never dead on power even w/ 100hp/105tq, so gears and flywheel will pep it up bigtime.


Smog ***** win on this car. Plus it means it makes it easier for me to keep this car very near stock and original, not utterly original, but almost.
4.88 gears, like final drive? That's crazy!
Old 12-01-07, 08:34 PM
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4.88 is not bad on the freeway. I have it. Its like having a speed limiter.
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what about quarter mile?
Old 12-02-07, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinnercoat
4.88 gears, like final drive? That's crazy!
74 repus have 4.625 stock. It's not bad. Engine sure likes to rev up.

Every gear is "passing gear".
Old 12-04-07, 01:05 AM
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Old 12-04-07, 11:54 AM
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all that bill did was focus people on putting more old schools back on the road. old schools that people don't need to worry about getting 6mpg in or belching black smoke and no one to watch them. the older cars were tougher to burn cleaner but they didn't care back then and now we're going back to that mentality? fine by me, i have 2 pre smog vehicles and putting the 7 back to stock and selling it isn't a huge ordeal.
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Talking

Market value on old school just increased by 200% based on this thread.
Old 12-04-07, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
Market value on old school just increased by 200% based on this thread.
200% my eye, I see no drifting going on in this thread!
Old 12-04-07, 01:22 PM
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CA is currently targeting all 76-80 vehicles, want them "retired". Forcing an annual smog test and/or being sent to Test Only where its neigh impossible to get 'a little help'.

There are stats from actual smog tests and the roadside 'mobile smog machines' that show the older the vehicle, the more likely it failed the smog test. And by a larger margin than newer vehicles. And, older vehicles were reported more often by 1-800-CUT-SMOG.

Report Smoking Cars to 1-800-CUT-SMOG
Gross Polluters represent only 10 to 15 % of all California vehicles, but they produce over 50 % of vehicle smog.
I wonder what happens if a pre 76 vehicle is reported to 1-800-CUT-SMOG??????
Old 12-04-07, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DriveFast7
CA is currently targeting all 76-80 vehicles, want them "retired". Forcing an annual smog test and/or being sent to Test Only where its neigh impossible to get 'a little help'.

There are stats from actual smog tests and the roadside 'mobile smog machines' that show the older the vehicle, the more likely it failed the smog test. And by a larger margin than newer vehicles. And, older vehicles were reported more often by 1-800-CUT-SMOG.



I wonder what happens if a pre 76 vehicle is reported to 1-800-CUT-SMOG??????
they lol
Old 12-04-07, 01:47 PM
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then the bill pushers will try to pull the bill that makes 75 and earlier exempt, duh...

yes, it will come.
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i hate smog laws.

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Originally Posted by Dinnercoat
they lol
what are you talking about...
Old 12-04-07, 06:54 PM
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yep, technically even the pre 76 vehicles still are supposed to be OEM outfitted( ie not modified) however you generally aren't hassled if you have a pre smog vehicle.
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And you wont be targetted if you have a KMA or KJC rear license frame holder.
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Originally Posted by Dinnercoat
200% my eye, I see no drifting going on in this thread!
I dont give a **** about drifting...that **** is just driving with thick wallet, not racing.
Old 12-05-07, 02:42 AM
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seems like CA should have a car enthusiast plate. Pay a little extra and get a special registration.
Old 12-05-07, 04:07 AM
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^Seems like that would be a target on a lot of people's backs. It's a cool idea though.
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
And you wont be targetted if you have a KMA or KJC rear license frame holder.
That **** still works? I swear, I've even seen them for sale on eBay so figured it's just a rumor nowdays.
Old 12-05-07, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by fchoncho
That **** still works? I swear, I've even seen them for sale on eBay so figured it's just a rumor nowdays.
I have over 20 years of law enforcement experience. We call it a professional courtesy.
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Originally Posted by grimple1
seems like CA should have a car enthusiast plate. Pay a little extra and get a special registration.
It aint that easy.
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wacko is easy.


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