Emission Sniffing Vans in NOVA

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 02:20 PM

Here's an example of what a mobile setup might look like:

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 02:24 PM

BTW, I think most states that do emissions testing have these vans, they are just put to rather limited use. This is the first time I've encountered one in VA, and I've been driving here for almost 10 years.

Kirkster · 02-08-2011, 02:30 PM

never seen one in the People's Republic...

ZCarMan · 02-08-2011, 06:40 PM

Bastards.

Red__Zed · 02-08-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Here's an example of what a mobile setup might look like:

Hated that sight when running the s2k (very rich with TPs).

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Hated that sight when running the s2k (very rich with TPs).

Ever get a ticket for it?

Red__Zed · 02-08-2011, 08:00 PM

Yeah, I got a couple, but they didn't show up until after I had sold it, so I didn't have to pay.

Slow mail ftw!

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 08:16 PM

How much were the tickets?

Red__Zed · 02-08-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

How much were the tickets?

I think I was supposed to get the car inspected based on the first one, second one was for $2,300, with the opportunity to rise to $25,000 if they determined I had personally removed the cats.

Based on talking to one friend who got the ticket, they try to slap you with the bigger ticket if you don't narc the shop who installed them, and you can wind up screwed if you installed them yourself.

I just told them that I sold the car when I knew it was out of compliance, and since it went to Canada they didn't pursue it.

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I think I was supposed to get the car inspected based on the first one, second one was for $2,300, with the opportunity to rise to $25,000 if they determined I had personally removed the cats.

Based on talking to one friend who got the ticket, they try to slap you with the bigger ticket if you don't narc the shop who installed them, and you can wind up screwed if you installed them yourself.

I just told them that I sold the car when I knew it was out of compliance, and since it went to Canada they didn't pursue it.

Holy crap. I remember when I got stopped a while back for an off-road X pipe I was warned that I could face a $10,000 fine but that was back in 2005. They are getting serious!

b1adesofcha0s · 02-08-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I think I was supposed to get the car inspected based on the first one, second one was for $2,300, with the opportunity to rise to $25,000 if they determined I had personally removed the cats.

Based on talking to one friend who got the ticket, they try to slap you with the bigger ticket if you don't narc the shop who installed them, and you can wind up screwed if you installed them yourself.

I just told them that I sold the car when I knew it was out of compliance, and since it went to Canada they didn't pursue it.

That's insane!

I hope all goes well with my future HFC's.

2theextreme · 02-08-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Holy crap. I remember when I got stopped a while back for an off-road X pipe I was warned that I could face a $10,000 fine but that was back in 2005. They are getting serious!

Let's not forget my little incident at the dealer that I purchased The Smurf from. HFC's = $10,000 fine......and they told me to never come back.....that was a fun experience.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-08-2011, 09:09 PM

How does an after market CBE fare against the emission van? I think I will stay out of VA once I get all these performance mods.

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How does an after market CBE fare against the emission van? I think I will stay out of VA once I get all these performance mods.

A cat-back does nothing to impact the emissions system. You only risk failing a sniffer test if you install HFCs (they will probably pass) or Test Pipes / Cat-Delete (definite fail).

PapoZalsa · 02-08-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How does an after market CBE fare against the emission van? I think I will stay out of VA once I get all these performance mods.

Why do you think that I cannot wait to get the hell out this state?

02-08-2011, 02:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	BTW, I think most states that do emissions testing have these vans, they are just put to rather limited use. This is the first time I've encountered one in VA, and I've been driving here for almost 10 years. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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