NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee, Saturdays at 10AM in [WHERE?!], VA & Columbia, MD

370 ZZZ · 09-13-2014, 12:05 PM

Assuming no meet this morning I cleaned the car and got it in the garage before the rain came. Funny, since I got my Z, if it's clean and in the garage and it is raining, I would much rather stay home than go out driving my wife's Prius. Owning the 370Z sure adds a whole new dimension to driving. I'm glad to be one of you.

Asheth · 09-13-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

h20 is a huge import (european import?) meet in Ocean City. It used to be fun but like many large car meets, a couple dumbasses ruined it for everyone by doing stuff like drag racing down coastal highway.

The thing is, the cops there have been cracking down and impounding cars for dumb **** the last couple years. Improper exhausts? Illegal camber? Yeah they'll tow and impound your car and look for a reason to arrest you as well.

Not worth the headache.

I think it was mostly European now it's all makes.

Saw this posted today in Maryland car meets Facebook group page.

Definitely looks like it's not worth the trouble I break almost all these.

dmhenderson · 09-13-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

I think it was mostly European now it's all makes.

Saw this posted today in Maryland car meets Facebook group page.

Definitely looks like it's not worth the trouble I break almost all these.

Also bear in mind that most of the time, they IMPOUND and tow your car meaning you're going to pay a shitton of money to get it back. Then they will find some BS reason to arrest you and issue you a criminal ticket. Oh and when your trial date comes up, you have to be present in Ocean City for it or they will issue a motherf'ing bench warrant for you*

*Source: My old roommate was hauled out of our townhouse in his boxers for an unanswered noise complaint from OC while we lived in Montgomery Village.

Long story short: It's a money grab for Ocean City. Don't participate.

nomodsjk · 09-13-2014, 07:23 PM

Lower than factory suspension are u fking serious??

dmhenderson · 09-13-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nomodsjk

Lower than factory suspension are u fking serious??

I've also heard they'll write tickets even if you're not breaking a law and then it's up to you to prove you weren't (you never win).

Ex: Nismo body kit is low to begin with, they write you a ticket for low suspension. Judge will ignore anything you say.

dmhenderson · 09-13-2014, 07:25 PM

In other news I will be in Columbia next week for sure (rain or shine) because I'm going to get my emissions tested afterward.

Anyone who wants to tag along, it should be super hilarious. I should fail horribly. If I don't well, we learn something.

MightyBobo · 09-13-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

In other news I will be in Columbia next week for sure (rain or shine) because I'm going to get my emissions tested afterward.

Anyone who wants to tag along, it should be super hilarious. I should fail horribly. If I don't well, we learn something.

Are you throwing a code? If not, you won't fail.

jpkirk · 09-14-2014, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

In other news I will be in Columbia next week for sure (rain or shine) because I'm going to get my emissions tested afterward.

Anyone who wants to tag along, it should be super hilarious. I should fail horribly. If I don't well, we learn something.

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Are you throwing a code? If not, you won't fail.

I have an ODB scanner if you want to check before you go.

dmhenderson · 09-15-2014, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

I have an ODB scanner if you want to check before you go.

Will you be there next week? If so, please bring it.

jpkirk · 09-15-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Will you be there next week? If so, please bring it.

Done deal. I'll be there.

Cristobal09 · 09-15-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Are you throwing a code? If not, you won't fail.

Correct me if im wrong as when it comes to cars you are definitely smarter than me when it comes to vehicles.

That isnt always true though, when he was tuned, the tuner most likely turned off the P0420 code that tells you your cat isnt working IF Mark has a test pipe or HFC. (Thats what they did with my evo). So when he goes to get emissions, itll read as "not ready" and theyll just fail him. I dunno, maybe MD is different than VA, but I just registered my Evo at my parents house in a county that doesnt have emissions. Problem solved.

If hes on stock cats though, should be fine most likely.

MightyBobo · 09-15-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Correct me if im wrong as when it comes to cars you are definitely smarter than me when it comes to vehicles.

That isnt always true though, when he was tuned, the tuner most likely turned off the P0420 code that tells you your cat isnt working IF Mark has a test pipe or HFC. (Thats what they did with my evo). So when he goes to get emissions, itll read as "not ready" and theyll just fail him. I dunno, maybe MD is different than VA, but I just registered my Evo at my parents house in a county that doesnt have emissions. Problem solved.

If hes on stock cats though, should be fine most likely.

That is possible. However, I believe MD's test is really just a cursory "is the light on?" test. However, you have a point and you could be correct.

jpkirk · 09-14-2014, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

In other news I will be in Columbia next week for sure (rain or shine) because I'm going to get my emissions tested afterward.

Anyone who wants to tag along, it should be super hilarious. I should fail horribly. If I don't well, we learn something.

That sounds like fun.

dmhenderson · 09-15-2014, 07:20 AM

I have test pipes on the car but I still have the stock cats in case it fails.
I've heard of people passing with test pipes but I don't know what the criteria are.

Cristobal09 · 09-15-2014, 07:26 AM

The Z doesnt put out near the emissions an evo does, but your car, not sure about that lol. Focus ST's can pass with test pipes a lot of the times. Ill fail even with an HFC.

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370 ZZZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bel Air MD Posts: 65 Drives: 13 Rd'str/Tour/Sp/A7 Rep Power: 11	Assuming no meet this morning I cleaned the car and got it in the garage before the rain came. Funny, since I got my Z, if it's clean and in the garage and it is raining, I would much rather stay home than go out driving my wife's Prius. Owning the 370Z sure adds a whole new dimension to driving. I'm glad to be one of you. __________________ Any day with the top down is a good day!

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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	In other news I will be in Columbia next week for sure (rain or shine) because I'm going to get my emissions tested afterward. Anyone who wants to tag along, it should be super hilarious. I should fail horribly. If I don't well, we learn something. __________________ Last edited by dmhenderson; 09-13-2014 at 09:06 PM.

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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I have test pipes on the car but I still have the stock cats in case it fails. I've heard of people passing with test pipes but I don't know what the criteria are. __________________

09-15-2014, 07:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3372	The Z doesnt put out near the emissions an evo does, but your car, not sure about that lol. Focus ST's can pass with test pipes a lot of the times. Ill fail even with an HFC. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST

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