Passing smog in CA (GT4)
Today, 02:48 PM
#16
What's the verdict on compliant GT4s passing a regular (no special sauce guys) smog in Cali? My car never had a tune and is running the factory exhaust manifolds so OE cats are intact. I was turned away from 3 smog shops in San Diego. The first two shops flat out said they don't do 981 or later since they can't complete the visual on the top of the motor. Third shop said to bring my car to the dealer to remove carpet and engine cover before bringing it back to complete the smog.
I can pull the carpet and top clamshell in my garage if necessary. I just want to have the correct bi-annual Cali requirement. This seems like a nightmare for GT4RS owners when the initial smog pops.
I can pull the carpet and top clamshell in my garage if necessary. I just want to have the correct bi-annual Cali requirement. This seems like a nightmare for GT4RS owners when the initial smog pops.
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MVEED3 (Today)
Today, 03:37 PM
#17
Luck was not on my side for the initial attempts. A long-time buddy filled me in on a local shop familiar with Porsches. They use an inspection mirror from the bottom so no top clamshell removal required. The car passed as I suspected.
