Question??? getting 7's smog exempt
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From: Chino Hills, CA
You can put in for historical vehicle plates, but that means giving it up as a daily driver; Events only, and you still have to maintain original equipment, though you no longer have to be tested.
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convert your FB, FC and FD into diesel or propane. have it inspected by the proper authority (DMV or smog ref whatever), then switch it back to rotary. its that simple but costly. In fact, Im thinking of buying a diesel rabbit from the 80s then convert it to gas.
Historical plate is bullshit. I've inquired on that already with my prior SA and FB but they dont fit the category per several DMV offices (yeah, I inquired at different locations just to see) including triple A. 75 and below are smog exempt
Historical plate is bullshit. I've inquired on that already with my prior SA and FB but they dont fit the category per several DMV offices (yeah, I inquired at different locations just to see) including triple A. 75 and below are smog exempt
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Chino Hills, CA
Cali requirements for historical vehicle:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5004.htm
The equipment sections require:
26709 Rear view mirrors
27150 Adequate muffler
27600 Fenders and mudguards
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5004.htm
Vehicles of Historic Value
5004. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, any owner of a vehicle described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) which is operated or moved over the highway primarily for the purpose of historical exhibition or other similar purpose shall, upon application in the manner and at the time prescribed by the department, be issued special identification plates for the vehicle:
(1) A motor vehicle with an engine of 16 or more cylinders manufactured prior to 1965.
(2) A motor vehicle manufactured in the year 1922 or prior thereto.
(3) A vehicle which was manufactured after 1922, is at least 25 years old, and is of historic interest.
(b) The special identification plates assigned to motor vehicles with an engine of 16 or more cylinders manufactured prior to 1965 and to any motor vehicle manufactured in the year 1922 and prior thereto shall run in a separate numerical series, commencing with "Horseless Carriage No. 1".
The special identification plates assigned to vehicles specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall run in a separate numerical series, commencing with "Historical Vehicle No. 1".
Each series of plates shall have different and distinguishing colors.
(c) A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be charged for the initial issuance of the special identification plates. Such plates shall be permanent and shall not be required to be replaced. If such special identification plates become damaged or unserviceable in any manner, replacement for the plates may be obtained from the department upon proper application and upon payment of such fee as is provided for in Section 9265.
(d) All funds received by the department in payment for such identification plates or the replacement thereof shall be deposited in the California Environmental License Plate Fund.
(e) These vehicles shall not be exempt from the equipment provisions of Sections 26709, 27150, and 27600.
(f) As used in this section, a vehicle is of historic interest if it is collected, restored, maintained, and operated by a collector or hobbyist principally for purposes of exhibition and historic vehicle club activities.
Amended Ch. 918, Stats. 1984. Effective January 1, 1985.
5004. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, any owner of a vehicle described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) which is operated or moved over the highway primarily for the purpose of historical exhibition or other similar purpose shall, upon application in the manner and at the time prescribed by the department, be issued special identification plates for the vehicle:
(1) A motor vehicle with an engine of 16 or more cylinders manufactured prior to 1965.
(2) A motor vehicle manufactured in the year 1922 or prior thereto.
(3) A vehicle which was manufactured after 1922, is at least 25 years old, and is of historic interest.
(b) The special identification plates assigned to motor vehicles with an engine of 16 or more cylinders manufactured prior to 1965 and to any motor vehicle manufactured in the year 1922 and prior thereto shall run in a separate numerical series, commencing with "Horseless Carriage No. 1".
The special identification plates assigned to vehicles specified in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) shall run in a separate numerical series, commencing with "Historical Vehicle No. 1".
Each series of plates shall have different and distinguishing colors.
(c) A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be charged for the initial issuance of the special identification plates. Such plates shall be permanent and shall not be required to be replaced. If such special identification plates become damaged or unserviceable in any manner, replacement for the plates may be obtained from the department upon proper application and upon payment of such fee as is provided for in Section 9265.
(d) All funds received by the department in payment for such identification plates or the replacement thereof shall be deposited in the California Environmental License Plate Fund.
(e) These vehicles shall not be exempt from the equipment provisions of Sections 26709, 27150, and 27600.
(f) As used in this section, a vehicle is of historic interest if it is collected, restored, maintained, and operated by a collector or hobbyist principally for purposes of exhibition and historic vehicle club activities.
Amended Ch. 918, Stats. 1984. Effective January 1, 1985.
26709 Rear view mirrors
27150 Adequate muffler
27600 Fenders and mudguards
That sounds like Wankel rotaries could easily be passed as historic vehicles. Give them proof of the car shows and the weekly meets some of us go to and I bet theres a good chance they'll give you historic plates. The only issue I can see a problem is the aforementioned mileage issue. I have heard through word of mouth before that historic vehicles can only travel a set maximum number of miles per year.
now, go and present it to DMV and then post the result 
Cali requirements for historical vehicle:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5004.htm
The equipment sections require:
26709 Rear view mirrors
27150 Adequate muffler
27600 Fenders and mudguards
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5004.htm
The equipment sections require:
26709 Rear view mirrors
27150 Adequate muffler
27600 Fenders and mudguards
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haha, the bio fuel idea i found to be the best idea to be smogged exempt. there are many ways to convert your car to bio, ...non-poluter. new thing to try, i wonder how ethanal would fare in a rotary?? powerloss or powergain with the right tunning, but it will be smog exempt.
or become a detective and use it as your work car...haha classify as historic vehicle, get a jdm fc change to aftermarket parts and classify as kit car, um there is prolly more...
or become a detective and use it as your work car...haha classify as historic vehicle, get a jdm fc change to aftermarket parts and classify as kit car, um there is prolly more...
