Are all 997's CA approved?
06-16-2018 | 12:06 PM
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Are all 997's CA approved?
I have always been told that there are no stupid questions, so here goes; I am looking to buy a 2006 997 from Florida, but I am not 100% sure it can be registered in CA where I live (they have weird rules here….). Anyone know whether all 997's are 50 state compliant?
My friend Mr. Google doesn't give me a clear answer.
My friend Mr. Google doesn't give me a clear answer.
06-16-2018 | 02:08 PM
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Potentially. Anything cat/cat-forward (e.g. headers) that doesn’t have a CARB EO number is prohibited for emissions reasons.
I believe cat-back is free of emissions regulations, but is subject to noise regulations, such as:
https://arb.ca.gov/bluebook/bb11/veh/veh-27150.htm
https://arb.ca.gov/bluebook/bb11/veh/veh-27151.htm
Whether the SMOG inspection would catch the mods during the visual inspection, YMMV.
In practice, lots of people have aftermarket exhaust mods without issues. But presumably some will get tagged (example).
Karl.
I believe cat-back is free of emissions regulations, but is subject to noise regulations, such as:
https://arb.ca.gov/bluebook/bb11/veh/veh-27150.htm
https://arb.ca.gov/bluebook/bb11/veh/veh-27151.htm
Whether the SMOG inspection would catch the mods during the visual inspection, YMMV.
In practice, lots of people have aftermarket exhaust mods without issues. But presumably some will get tagged (example).
Karl.
06-16-2018 | 04:11 PM
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If you buy out of state plan on spending a day at DMV as there is a state inspector that will go over the car and check VIN numbers as well as all the emissions equipment. I did this about 8 years ago and vowed I would not do it again.
Perhaps there are now now shops that can perform the work but I doubt it. Other than that it wasn’t hard just time consuming.
Perhaps there are now now shops that can perform the work but I doubt it. Other than that it wasn’t hard just time consuming.
06-16-2018 | 04:32 PM
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Don't forget that header too that's part of the emissions track. But after the cat. It's fair game. And the cat MUST have the correct EO number.
Make sure the air pump is working too and that someone didn't just delete it and reflash to ROW
Make sure the air pump is working too and that someone didn't just delete it and reflash to ROW
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06-16-2018 | 07:38 PM
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A lot of good info. Please keep the advise coming. I would like popping my 911 virginity to be a good experience.... :-)
Another question; looking into transport from FL to CA and the difference in price between an open and a closed trailer is enourmous. How big are the risks associated with open trailer transport? Would you do it?
Another question; looking into transport from FL to CA and the difference in price between an open and a closed trailer is enourmous. How big are the risks associated with open trailer transport? Would you do it?
06-16-2018 | 08:48 PM
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I just transported enclosed from AZ to CA....$550. Open would have been $400. Just takes one errant stone to break a window or chip the paint and you’ll kick yourself for not spending the money for enclosed.
06-16-2018 | 09:33 PM
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I've transported 2 cayennes, an s2000 and a 911 all open trailer. The biggest thing is try and get a top spot. Closed transportation is mainly to protect from hail, which you don't have to worry about during the winter time. Plus the transpo companies are all license and bonded
I wouldn't worry about transporting it open
I wouldn't worry about transporting it open
06-16-2018 | 09:52 PM
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I understanf that the car is better protected in a closed trailer, but when I drive my car on the road it isn’t in a box, so not sure how much an open trailer concerns me.
The open trailer is $899 and the closed trailer is $2095, so a pretty significant difference.
I have seen many new cars being delivered to dealerships on open trailers and even on open rail road carts.
The open trailer is $899 and the closed trailer is $2095, so a pretty significant difference.
I have seen many new cars being delivered to dealerships on open trailers and even on open rail road carts.
06-16-2018 | 11:45 PM
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When I relocated from Illinois to NJ in 2011, I had the 911 in an enclosed trailer for $1000 and drove my SUV. However, I again relocated from NJ to CA in 2015, I had the 911 in an enclosed one for $1700 and my SUV in an open one for $1000. The 911 of course arrived clean as when it was loaded. The SUV arrived with cement dried up on the hood, windshield, roof and of course salt as it was winter (January) when I shipped them both. If its coast to coast I suggest to have a closed one specially if its a 911.
06-17-2018 | 12:37 PM
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I had mine shipped from FL to PA. I used an open carrier without any issues. I'm not sure how you got your pricing but be careful to what you ate comparing. 99% of open carrier pricing comes from brokers. My advise is to consider the highest price then add 50% as the price you will pay unless you want your car to sit for a long time. The shipment all goes on the same national board and gets first come, first serve by the trucker that will accept the offer. If there are no takers, the broker will bump up the price until it is taken. I say all this because my quoted price was $550 and finally got shipped for $950. This may affect your decision between open and closed transport options.