Coming to SoCal with new 370 (SMOG?)

Chosimba · 05-07-2010, 05:43 PM

Hi Everyone,

We are going to buy a 2010 370Z in maryland and probably move to SoCal this summer.

Due to California laws we have to SMOG the car (MD does not have 50 state car).

My question is:

-Do you think I would have to have anything in the car changed+added to pass smog? (catalytic converter, oxygen sensor...etc)

Thanks

Trips · 05-07-2010, 07:25 PM

simple yes!! the Z is 50 state legal

G Fo12ce · 05-07-2010, 10:47 PM

Probably wouldn't hurt to call them and see what/if there is anything you have to have ready before you register the car here. I'd probably call the CA DMV too. You only want to wait in that line 1 time and not ever have to come back! I think they will want to inspect the car before approving.

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CA DMV For Out Of State

Chosimba · 05-08-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Probably wouldn't hurt to call them and see what/if there is anything you have to have ready before you register the car here. I'd probably call the CA DMV too. You only want to wait in that line 1 time and not ever have to come back! I think they will want to inspect the car before approving.

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CA DMV For Out Of State

I had called the DMV but they were no help, they just read me whats on the website which had little info. I am going to try to cal Nissan and see if they can confirm 370z is 50 state car.

Thanks

gladeslvrcoq · 05-11-2010, 02:41 PM

You didn't mention what types of mods you have. If you have a turbo installed then you will not pass. If you have anything other than stock cats, then you will not pass. Other than that you will be fine. I heard Kinetix makes a passable cat but who knows until you try it.

molamann · 05-11-2010, 09:55 PM

I bought my Z in Oklahoma and passed Cali's smog test with no problem when registering my car here. Also, the DMV didn't even bother asking for my smog test papers. I'm guessing the test station reported it to the DMV for me?

Chosimba · 05-12-2010, 05:51 AM

-We wont have any mods in the car, it will be as is.

-Its good to know Oklahoma car passed smog in LA.

-Nissan did confirm that 370z is not a 50 state car.

Thanks

Chosimba · 05-22-2010, 08:16 AM

CORRECTION: (and an apology to "Triple's" for doubting him),

Nissan is a 50 state car, we had spoken with a Nissan rep that wasn't well informed. Up on further search we found the 50 state+Cal ULEV stickers. A more informed rep at Nissan also confirmed the information via the VIN.

Thanks everyone.

KillerBee370 · 05-24-2010, 03:32 PM

Don't we have 5 years before we have to worry about a smog anyway?

southercadesi · 02-16-2011, 01:27 AM

Has anyone in CA who has mods on their Z done a smog test yet?

Jamaica · 02-16-2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Don't we have 5 years before we have to worry about a smog anyway?

Exactly no smog till 2015

zero0269 · 02-16-2011, 08:52 PM

Even if they did smog u its cheap and a definite pass

dcrew1x · 02-24-2011, 05:48 PM

I bought my car in Georgia and had Stillen gen3 CAI and Stillen CBE exhaust installed and passed CA's smog test in 2010. You shouldn't have any issues

05-07-2010, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chosimba Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10 Drives: hoping to buy Rep Power: 15	Coming to SoCal with new 370 (SMOG?) Hi Everyone, We are going to buy a 2010 370Z in maryland and probably move to SoCal this summer. Due to California laws we have to SMOG the car (MD does not have 50 state car). My question is: -Do you think I would have to have anything in the car changed+added to pass smog? (catalytic converter, oxygen sensor...etc) Thanks

05-07-2010, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	simple yes!! the Z is 50 state legal __________________

05-07-2010, 10:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Probably wouldn't hurt to call them and see what/if there is anything you have to have ready before you register the car here. I'd probably call the CA DMV too. You only want to wait in that line 1 time and not ever have to come back! I think they will want to inspect the car before approving. CARB CA DMV For Out Of State __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

05-11-2010, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
gladeslvrcoq Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: everglades of OC Posts: 115 Drives: 55 Rep Power: 16	You didn't mention what types of mods you have. If you have a turbo installed then you will not pass. If you have anything other than stock cats, then you will not pass. Other than that you will be fine. I heard Kinetix makes a passable cat but who knows until you try it. __________________ "yeah.....and if the chick didn't have the tattoo, it would be like "no thanks Fatty"....

02-24-2011, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I bought my car in Georgia and had Stillen gen3 CAI and Stillen CBE exhaust installed and passed CA's smog test in 2010. You shouldn't have any issues __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

05-11-2010, 09:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I bought my Z in Oklahoma and passed Cali's smog test with no problem when registering my car here. Also, the DMV didn't even bother asking for my smog test papers. I'm guessing the test station reported it to the DMV for me?

05-12-2010, 05:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chosimba Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10 Drives: hoping to buy Rep Power: 15	-We wont have any mods in the car, it will be as is. -Its good to know Oklahoma car passed smog in LA. -Nissan did confirm that 370z is not a 50 state car. Thanks

05-22-2010, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chosimba Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10 Drives: hoping to buy Rep Power: 15	CORRECTION: (and an apology to "Triple's" for doubting him), Nissan is a 50 state car, we had spoken with a Nissan rep that wasn't well informed. Up on further search we found the 50 state+Cal ULEV stickers. A more informed rep at Nissan also confirmed the information via the VIN. Thanks everyone.

05-24-2010, 03:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Don't we have 5 years before we have to worry about a smog anyway?

02-16-2011, 01:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
southercadesi Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 76 Drives: 06 350Z Base MT PW Rep Power: 14	Has anyone in CA who has mods on their Z done a smog test yet?

02-16-2011, 08:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
zero0269 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 41 Drives: 09 nissan 370Z R M6 Rep Power: 15	Even if they did smog u its cheap and a definite pass

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