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

nomodsjk · 09-13-2014, 08:23 PM

Lower than factory suspension are u fking serious??

dmhenderson · 09-13-2014, 08:25 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.

dmhenderson · 09-13-2014, 09:42 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.

MightyBobo · 09-13-2014, 11:34 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, 07:33 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.

jpkirk · 09-14-2014, 07:36 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.

chieuxuan · 09-14-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I've never done it, wanna help me? I'll buy the corona and pizza.

Dee, I can install the camber kit for you, but first, I need at least 5 Heineken......

dmhenderson · 09-15-2014, 08:00 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.

Cristobal09 · 09-15-2014, 08:18 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.

dmhenderson · 09-15-2014, 08:20 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.

MightyBobo · 09-15-2014, 08:23 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.

Cristobal09 · 09-15-2014, 08:26 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.

jlw2546 · 09-15-2014, 09:01 AM

I made it through emissions in my rx8 with a resonated test pipe and it was throwing a code. I did a battery disconnect just before entering the station and they hooked it up during the reset period when the cel was not on. It passed. Light came back on while driving home but i was good for another 2 years. And that car smelled like crap at idle. I took my passing emissions sheet and ran.

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chieuxuan

Dee, I can install the camber kit for you, but first, I need at least 5 Heineken......

Lets do it brother, and dude, I'd fricken like to catch up with you bro, its been a while.

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jlw2546

I made it through emissions in my rx8 with a resonated test pipe and it was throwing a code. I did a battery disconnect just before entering the station and they hooked it up during the reset period when the cel was not on. It passed. Light came back on while driving home but i was good for another 2 years. And that car smelled like crap at idle. I took my passing emissions sheet and ran.

cheater.

thats smart thinking though...

09-13-2014, 08:25 PM	#8102 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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. b1adesofcha0s and jpkirk like this. __________________ Last edited by dmhenderson; 09-13-2014 at 10:06 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: 26	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, 08:26 AM	#8112 (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

09-15-2014, 09:01 AM	#8113 (permalink)
jlw2546 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 157 Drives: 13 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	I made it through emissions in my rx8 with a resonated test pipe and it was throwing a code. I did a battery disconnect just before entering the station and they hooked it up during the reset period when the cel was not on. It passed. Light came back on while driving home but i was good for another 2 years. And that car smelled like crap at idle. I took my passing emissions sheet and ran. eastwest2300 and Pie like this. __________________ 18% tint - Swifts - SPL - H&R 20mm - F I Carbon Fiber TDX w/12in Res. - F I Hfc - R2C Short Ram Intake and a little Plasti Dip

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nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	Lower than factory suspension are u fking serious??