Tony

Appreciate the offer Mark Im pretty sure i have the "guts" of what i will need here, if not i will be in touch.


It is what it is, and i will jump through the hoops. Its just so sad when you realize its not the end result that the "emissions station/govt" is looking for. Its the employement at smog stations, taxes generated etc etc thats the bottom line.

Still the funnest car i have ever owned and the best looking one out there on the street!
I will NEVER sell it..."torch" it...etc etc. thats just frustration about the "system" talking.

Champagne

That sucks!

Hang in there Tony. If anybody can make this work, you're the guy for the job.

And you have the support of the whole community. Nobody here wants to see that particular car back to stock.

I learned most of what I know about my car by watching your posts.

Paul

Tony

Hmmm..good question about the VIR number. Looking through the paper work of past tests , all the VIR numbers are different for my car and our others. But...who knows how they are "connected" once they are filed away?

from what i see the VIR number is called a Vehicle inspection report ...like a case file #? So I'm sure it is some how for ever linked to the VIN?


Actually, i may just go down to another corner smog station and test it again for the $hits of it to see what happens. If it passes...the guy enters it in the computer as it was done last time as PASSED and a new more recent VIR is generated for the same VIN and the "system" is updated. It all depends on whether the VIN is flagged by that original specific VIR # until a guy at THEEEE "emissions station" gives it his special blessing. ie a certain rank/level of personnel has to sign off on the offending VIR # first to release it to be registered again?


It would be too easy otherwise? It may be worth $19.95 as an experiment?
Hmmmm..now i am curious how the system works?

fraggle

This is why you get to know "a guy" and he can help sort of the mess, especially when you need to do some dry runs in alternate configurations.

polecat702

Tony, rent a forwarding mail box/suite in Pahrump, it's Nye County. No smog requirements in Nye county. Register it over there, like having a second home.

Nicole

It might be a sign that it's time for an upgrade... to an Aston Martin Vantage V12, or something along those lines.

Speedtoys

IMHO, its weeding out shaky inspection stations.

LUCKYJACKASS

Sorry to hear about this, Tony. I would be really careful with trying the new smog at a station and seeing what happens. I would think they have your VIN flagged and you may run into further problems if another smog check comes up on your VIN. They really aren't the people you want to **** off. I would try doing what Joe suggested and try registering in Pahrump or out of state. I have a similar scenario with my '83 Euro, which is why it will stay registered in Florida. I thought about the classic tags, but really don't want to go that route. Let us know how this turns out...and if you need a hand, let me know, I'd be glad to help you out if you need an assistant when doing all of the work required to become 'legal'.

polecat702

Personally I like Nicole's idea, but I'll swap you my smog stuff for you're blower. Just trying to be a good friend. Strait across too, I wouldn't want any money.

dr bob

Tony--

Bolt the diverter on, the hoses from the pump etc but don't worry about the other ends or the cats. Put The Belly Pans On and safety-wire the fasteners so they can't get them off without damaging stuff. Pop-rivet the two pans together so they can't be separated. They won't pull the belly pans, but will be able to do a visual from the sides to confirm the cats are there. Th rest of the stuff will look fine and will pass, unless you have an obvious crankcase breather open to atmosphere. Remember that all the stock breather hoses are trapped under the intake. No way that an amateur at an inspection station will know what was there originally from what you have now. If you are nervous about it, maybe they have a pre-test option. Better though is go in not at all nervous, state with confidence that it's all original and all there, and how much you value originality in the car, etc. A good up-front image and a test guy unfamiliar with the car will do it.

joejoe

Only read fist page here, but I think I might get a set of metal number punches and put on the cat numbers on the new cats you have. I am sure the numbers are on PET.

Bill Ball

Hey Tony:

Every two years I have been completely removing the SC kit, x-pipe, etc. and returning the car to bone stock configuration so I can pass CA smog. I did get tired of doing that. Maybe you can do it this one time.

Gregg K

To be honest, this is one reason why I'm more inclined to go super charger rather than turbo.

AO

Wow Tony. Sucks for sure! I've got my old air pump in my garage attic if you need - just let me know.

I like the idea of registering it in MN. They do require a front plate, but how does NV know that.

Overall, don't sweat it. Enjoy your day today!

odurandina

Tony. got any friends in Massachusetts ? no smog check whatsovever for your car.