Ca state ref

Aznjay83 · 05-02-2016, 04:01 PM

Needed some info on ca state ref? Got one yesterday. I don't mind putting the stock stuff back on, but wanted to know if anyone has ever received one and if I can just pay a fine and leave the car as is?

wanker · 05-02-2016, 04:31 PM

It obviously depends on the issue. Is it a smog issue? An allegation that you modified or tampered with the emission? Or an exhaust that is too loud?

Candidly, you're probably SOL as the Z is a new car and any flagged issue will be due to aftermarket modifications.

Aznjay83 · 05-02-2016, 04:36 PM

Emissions on my intakes
I showed him the carb sticker from Stillen, but he was an ******* so.....

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RumbleFish · 05-02-2016, 05:04 PM

Unless you mod'd the emissions in some other way, like, hi-flo cats., they shouldn't be able to hassle you for the G3 intakes...they are CARB legal. As long as you have the doc. & sticker.

I just passed smog myself recently...w/ G3 intakes, FI CBE, no problem

DEpointfive0 · 05-02-2016, 05:34 PM

What mods you got in total? Might not need to revert anything

370Z JT · 05-02-2016, 06:13 PM

You got pulled over and the LEO asked you to pop the hood?

What city was this?

axmea? · 05-02-2016, 06:19 PM

Rumblefish where did you go?

Andrew - who did you go to?

Although I have 2 years to go, I am starting to do some research and fill my knowledge bank.

Aznjay83 · 05-02-2016, 07:02 PM

Sorry for the delay, phone died. We were off the 101/topanga canyon headed to Malibu. I have full tomei, z1 intake manifold and lower manifold, z1 crank pulley and a tune. I'm just not sure if I can just pay a fine. Some people tell me they just paid a fine and left it, others say to turn back to stock and pay a fine.

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RumbleFish · 05-02-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Rumblefish where did you go?

Andrew - who did you go to?

Although I have 2 years to go, I am starting to do some research and fill my knowledge bank.

I went here Franklin STAR Smog Check & Test Only STAR CERTIFIED | 5600 Franklin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 464-7664

DEpointfive0 · 05-02-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Rumblefish where did you go?

Andrew - who did you go to?

Although I have 2 years to go, I am starting to do some research and fill my knowledge bank.

My car is registered in TEAXASS BABY!!! I don't have to deal with this bullshít

DEpointfive0 · 05-02-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Aznjay83

Sorry for the delay, phone died. We were off the 101/topanga canyon headed to Malibu. I have full tomei, z1 intake manifold and lower manifold, z1 crank pulley and a tune. I'm just not sure if I can just pay a fine. Some people tell me they just paid a fine and left it, others say to turn back to stock and pay a fine.

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You can pay a fine, but if you get reffed again, you can't just pay.

The fine is something like $500-600.

I'd not take any of the mods off and go for the ref. Fúck them. They can't see an upper or lower manifold...

Aznjay83 · 05-02-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You can pay a fine, but if you get reffed again, you can't just pay.

The fine is something like $500-600.

I'd not take any of the mods off and go for the ref. Fúck them. They can't see an upper or lower manifold...

Do u know if they require smog as well?

Aznjay83 · 05-02-2016, 07:15 PM

I have tomei test pipes as well

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KrnAndy · 05-02-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aznjay83

I have tomei test pipes as well

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i'd take off the test pipes, but other then than you have a carb LEGAL sticker for your intakes...

jaedub · 05-02-2016, 10:35 PM

State ref charges a bit over $100 just for testing. I got away with it through some loophole. Those guys are really anal about aftermarket parts. Got my visit to ref due to my CBE. I swapped it back to stock and had them waive it. CA is a b!tch

05-02-2016, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aznjay83 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 16' PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	Ca state ref Needed some info on ca state ref? Got one yesterday. I don't mind putting the stock stuff back on, but wanted to know if anyone has ever received one and if I can just pay a fine and leave the car as is?

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RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	Unless you mod'd the emissions in some other way, like, hi-flo cats., they shouldn't be able to hassle you for the G3 intakes...they are CARB legal. As long as you have the doc. & sticker. I just passed smog myself recently...w/ G3 intakes, FI CBE, no problem __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

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05-02-2016, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	It obviously depends on the issue. Is it a smog issue? An allegation that you modified or tampered with the emission? Or an exhaust that is too loud? Candidly, you're probably SOL as the Z is a new car and any flagged issue will be due to aftermarket modifications.

05-02-2016, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Aznjay83 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 16' PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	Emissions on my intakes I showed him the carb sticker from Stillen, but he was an ******* so..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-02-2016, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aznjay83 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 16' PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	Sorry for the delay, phone died. We were off the 101/topanga canyon headed to Malibu. I have full tomei, z1 intake manifold and lower manifold, z1 crank pulley and a tune. I'm just not sure if I can just pay a fine. Some people tell me they just paid a fine and left it, others say to turn back to stock and pay a fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-02-2016, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Aznjay83 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 16' PW 370Z Rep Power: 10	I have tomei test pipes as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-02-2016, 10:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	State ref charges a bit over $100 just for testing. I got away with it through some loophole. Those guys are really anal about aftermarket parts. Got my visit to ref due to my CBE. I swapped it back to stock and had them waive it. CA is a b!tch

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