gentleman, i am currently living in california, i figured you guys could probably figure this out… i have a vehicle that is tuned out (1997 camaro z28, with cam, intake, cold air, and slp loudmouth exhaust) is there any way around the smog inspection or any loopholes where i can pass it? thankyou for your time.
Lance Corpral St. George, Stephen M
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton California
register the car out of the area, thats your best bet, if you get pulled over in cali like that, I’ sure you serving for the country should humble most cops, but then again cali is so full of fail I could be wrong.
CA inspections are rough… If you plan on taking your car from NY to CA you’re going to have some problems.
You’re best bet is to somehow keep your modded car registered and inspected in NY. NYSpeed member Xrunner drove his truck to CA and kept the inspection on it for the longest time and they didn’t hassle him about it. But his truck wasn’t a modded Camaro and wouldn’t attract much attention.
I’d also check with some FBod guys from out that way. They should be able to give you Camaro-specific tips on how to get past the smog test. I know there are “tricks” the people with my car who live in CA can do. I’m sure someone here will recommend you an FBody form to ask on.
:word: especially to the last part, i know this isnt CA but i have no emissions crap left in my car, but i still pass inspection with flying colors.
you could go get smogged, see what happens. if you can pass the sniffer you can prolly find a shady shop to pass it. do you have any check engine lights or anything?
You’re fucked…
Time to make that car a track only car while your in cali, and get a DD.
Which has nothing to do with CA since they use a sniffer on your car…
IM 240 test. i read they are working on roadside checkpoints- as in remote/random testing as cars drive by
even if dont know how to get around this one, but like andy said just find some shady guy, or some guy in compton
thats why i put that in my repsonse… along with going with what josh said
Get a PO box in an area that doesn’t require inspections at all, then forward the mail from that PO box to your real addy. Then you’re all set.
If you keep your car registered in NY you don’t actually need to get it inspected until you bring it back in state. Find out if this is workable in CA.
What if the NYS inspection expires while my vehicle is in another state?
Contact the motor vehicle authorities in that state. Determine if an expired out-of-state inspection is a violation of motor vehicle law in that state. Ask the authorities if a NYS inspection extension sticker prevents a ticket for the violation. A NYS inspection extension allows you 10 days from the date the vehicle returns to NYS to get a NYS inspection done.
When you request the extension, allow 14 days for the DMV to process and mail your extension sticker. You need to receive the extension sticker before you return your vehicle to New York.
To receive an inspection extension, send the following information:
your name and current out-of-state mailing address
the year and make of your vehicle
your NYS vehicle plate number
your inspection sticker number and expiration date.
Mail the information to:
Inspection Extension
Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services
Division of Vehicle Safety Services
NYSDMV
P.O. Box 2700-ESP
Albany, NY 12220-0700
When you receive your extension sticker:
Do not put the extension sticker on your windshield while your vehicle is out of state.
Keep the sticker and the instructions in your vehicle to show to an out-of-state police officer.
The sticker is not a guarantee that a police officer will not issue a traffic ticket.
There will be no record of an inspection on the NYSDMV computerized registration files. You cannot renew the registration if there is no DMV computer record of an inspection within the last 12 months. If you must renew the registration before you get a NYS inspection, call 1-518-402-2111.
After you return your vehicle to NYS:
Write the date the vehicle returned to NYS on the extension sticker.
Attach the sticker to your windshield.
Get a NYS inspection within 10 days.
http://www.nysdmv.com/vehsafe.htm
From what I’ve heard from people that have moved to cali, you need to get your car registered/smogged in Cali within like 30 days or you risk getting a ticket. I don’t think there’s any way around that, unless there’s an exception for military. I’d also urge you to ask on an Fbod forum or LS1tech. Someone should be able to give you some ideas.
thankyou all… no, there is no check engine lights. and for me to have a base tag, it must be smog tested… happy holidays and thankyou for your help