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    So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    http://www.smogtips.com/new-smog-law-AB-2289.cfm

    "AB 2289 - New Smog Check Law

    Set to begin January 01, 2013; Model year 2000 and newer vehicles will no longer require the tailpipe emissions test portion of the smog check process. AB 2289 will require late model vehicles be administered the smog check's visual and functional tests only.

    The implementation of AB 2289 is expected to reduce the time and cost of the smog check. The program will now take better advantage of a vehicle's OBD II technology by eliminating tailpipe testing and instead using the vehicle's own OBD II emissions monitoring system.

    This new smog test system is already in place in 22 other states. "This new and improved program will have the same result as taking 800,000 old cars off the road, also resulting in a more cost effective program for California motorists." said ARB Chairman, Mary D. Nichols."

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    So.. does this mean I can go full 3'' straight pipe and not get a ticket If I'm on E85?

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by LakaiorDie
    So.. does this mean I can go full 3'' straight pipe and not get a ticket If I'm on E85?
    its a tough call... youre running clean but still if the pigs a bitch about visual...

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by evodriver49
    Quote Originally Posted by LakaiorDie
    So.. does this mean I can go full 3'' straight pipe and not get a ticket If I'm on E85?
    its a tough call... youre running clean but still if the pigs a bitch about visual...
    awh.. :/

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by LakaiorDie
    So.. does this mean I can go full 3'' straight pipe and not get a ticket If I'm on E85?
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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by MR Dan
    http://www.smogtips.com/new-smog-law-AB-2289.cfm


    The implementation of AB 2289 is expected to reduce the time and cost of the smog check. The program "
    Does anyone here believe the cost of a smog check will go down? If so I have some beach front property here in the desert I'd like to sell you. Lying bitch meaning Nichols.

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by 4G63 FEVER
    Quote Originally Posted by MR Dan
    http://www.smogtips.com/new-smog-law-AB-2289.cfm


    The implementation of AB 2289 is expected to reduce the time and cost of the smog check. The program "
    Does anyone here believe the cost of a smog check will go down? If so I have some beach front property here in the desert I'd like to sell you. Lying bitch meaning Nichols.
    hahahah I had to read that twice to get it..

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by LakaiorDie
    Quote Originally Posted by evodriver49
    Quote Originally Posted by LakaiorDie
    So.. does this mean I can go full 3'' straight pipe and not get a ticket If I'm on E85?
    its a tough call... youre running clean but still if the pigs a bitch about visual...
    awh.. :/
    get the RRE rallycat baby

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    This is great! Just swap out the aftermarket with stock parts and your good. I always keep my stock parts

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Still won't pass.

    Registered in Ohio (military) so I don't really have to get it smogged, but base won't give me a sticker because it's older than 6 years and not smogged. Annoying as crap since on E85, I run cleaner than most cars on the road even without a cat.

    Test pipe, AEM EMS, E85, 2.3L. Ain't no way I'm going to pass anything near a smog check, visual or otherwise. Dumbass rules.
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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    FYI, an evo on E85 with a testpipe won't pass smog.......
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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by Azian
    FYI, an evo on E85 with a testpipe won't pass smog.......
    LOL thomas told me you tried

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by evodriver49
    Quote Originally Posted by Azian
    FYI, an evo on E85 with a testpipe won't pass smog.......
    LOL thomas told me you tried
    sniffer I'm assuming? how far were you off on the pass/fail readings?
    hey roll down your windows down I wanna talk
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    where did you get your car from?
    i give him the name that's on my dealer paper plates
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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by ebevo
    Quote Originally Posted by evodriver49
    Quote Originally Posted by Azian
    FYI, an evo on E85 with a testpipe won't pass smog.......
    LOL thomas told me you tried
    sniffer I'm assuming? how far were you off on the pass/fail readings?
    Yup, I was pretty far off. Wasn't super close by any means, maybe with a 300 cell high flow cat, no way with a 100 cell or even a 200 cell probably.
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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Sorry for the noob-ness, but which drivers benefit from this? And does this make it difficult for certain drivers?

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    i wont have to worry about this until 2014, ill let u guys deal with it .

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    This is good news.
    No if i can just figure out how to pass the visual.....
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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mister
    This is good news.
    No if i can just figure out how to pass the visual.....
    U and I both.

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    jedi mind tricks. " you see no mods, you want to pass me"

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    Re: So no more tail pipe sniffer inspection starting Jan 2013?

    haha... someone figure this out lol December 21st is getting near .

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