Inextricabledrvr

I just came from a test only station today to get my 97 SH smogged and I passed! I have a 97 SH with i/h/e/p/high flow cat. I was completely surprised that I passed. I did clean out my EGR valve, changed plugs, cap and rotor.

There was one bit of information I did not know when I was speaking to the smog tech. (A Friend of mine). He told me that he came from a seminar that all techs had to go to. Anything with a "Carb sticker" does not apply anymore for it being legal in "CA". I thought it only applied to "cats," but apparently not. He told me that any modification done to Hondas and Acuras will be subject to checking under hood. He specifically said hondas and acuras are the target. I dont know how valid his statements are, but this is what he told me.

So be careful out there... for people in Ca.

Rob97'SH

hell My SH passed with the turbo installed although not the tubes (NV though)

russlan44

yeah Cali sucks about rules for smog and aftermarket parts without CARB# are illegal

dagle

iTrader: (1)

wait why didn't you just call in to get your smog done?

Storm_Rider

what does the p in i/h/e/p/high flow cat stand for?

Inextricabledrvr

Haha...worthless pulllies.

Inextricabledrvr

He was telling me that even the CARB#'s are illegal as well for aftermarket parts. At least this is what the smog tech told me. If you could get pulled over and they pop your hood they will impound your car if you have any mods. Can anyone clarify this? He told me this is effective this year.

Inextricabledrvr

What do you mean call in? I did make an appointment.

HondaVerno

hahahaha thats the biggest BS ive ever heard BUT(!!!) that can also be true. i dont understand wat the states trying to do here but hey, it involves money. i got to do a smog check this oct. i/h/e and ta-da...a testpipe (aka a hi-flow cat). its an obd1 car so i wonder if i still can pass with a pipe. im really surprised you passed with a hi flow. normally you cant pass w those on. did they just looked underneath if you had one or what?

Inextricabledrvr

This guy that told me is a friend of mine so, I doubt he would lie to me. As for checking for all the modified parts in my car, he just overlooked all of them. Any other shop would have failed me immediately.

HondaVerno

hahaha man that really sucks if its true. think of how many cars in Cali there are that are modded with carb stuff. if carb stuff is illegal wouldnt the state have to go up against companies like AEM? GReddy? DC? im not saying your friend is a liar but honestly thats alot the state would have to go through. just my $00.02.

Inextricabledrvr

Thats a good point so, I guess it all depends what the cop pulls you over for and how of an @ss he wants to be. So be cautious everyone. You guys know how cops are. I just wanted to share with everyone what might happen if you get pulled over by these lowly power hungry cops.

fastludeh22

iTrader: (1)

I've always wondered, what about out of state cars? I was thinking about going to my cuz in ca and my car is gt35r, 4"dp, open dump wg, blah blah, what can they do to me if im driving it out there with my GA plates and GA lic?

HondaVerno

if you read about CA laws itll still say you have to abide by it. youll get a warning then its over hahaha...but seriously, they are super strict and they do not care if you are from out of state. my friend from canada came with his civic domani and still got in trouble...lol

Postulio4jOO

did you guys have a problem with running rich on a h22a?

meanshyguy

That's why I don't like Cali, too much BS, not there there's none here in Texas, but I have not had to pop my hood when I get pulled over and inspection stations don't even bother either.

Mad Third Gear Vtec

I believe its something if your going to be in Cali for less than 30 days than its fine. Anything more and you'll be in trouble. Not sure though lol. You gotta double check this.

Matgallis

are the cops really that bad? I just pulled over for a bad headlight. I had overdue registration and a cracked window but he let me off.

Inextricabledrvr

Speaking of our friends, "the cops". I got pulled over today for modified exhaust and being lowered. He then asked me to pop my hood. He saw my carb exempt stickers and let me go for my intake and header. He then saw my clear record and let me go with a warning for everything. I guess my smog tech lied to me about the carb exempts being "illegal". Oh well, im just happy I was let go with a warning.