Our Cars are exempted from Smog Checks (In Cali... that is)

[A4Shizl]

So I'm having a conversation with Luvemshaved this morining, and he states that our cars may be exempted form Smog Checks...

so I do a little research and this is what I came up with from the California Department of Consumer Affairs web site:

Smog Check Chart (http://www.autorepair.ca.gov/ftp/pdffacts/vehicle_model_years_subject_to_smog_check.pdf)

Not all vehicles must get a Smog Check. Additionally, some vehicles only need a Smog Check when they are being sold or being registered in California after previously being registered in another state. Whether or not a vehicle needs a Smog Check depends on the type of vehicle, the model-year, and the area in which the vehicle is registered.

Some vehicles are exempt from the Smog Check program

Legislation enacted during 2004 made several changes in motor vehicle Smog Check exemptions that will become effective next year. Following is a summary of the revised exemptions and the effective date of each change:

Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 6 or less model-years old will be exempt from the biennial Smog Check inspection requirement. For vehicles with registration renewals due in the 2005 calendar year, this exemption includes model-years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Beginning January 1, 2005, vehicles 4 or less model-years old will be exempt from the Smog Check inspection requirement upon change of ownership and transfer of title transactions with DMV. In 2005, this exemption includes model-years 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Looks like no smog ceck to me.. (hello test pipe) [:D] [wrench] [drive][I]

[A4 TSCHUSS]

Whats a smog check[:D] We dont have any emissions here in Florida its o so nice[:p]

[axonal]

Unfortunetly, though... I believe this rule makes it illegal for the new 2006 TT to be sold in CA due to emissions. Try going to the audi website and building a TT. It will ask for your zip code enter a CA one (or 93933).

[atito]

Sweet

[F16HTON]

According to the chart I have to smog my car in 2008 [race]

[chris@penskeaudi]

You can not build a TT on audis website because there is no 06 model,From the charts it say are cars are not due for smog anymore, 2000-2005 models are not needed for a smog anymore acorrding to DMV's website, i will be call the DMV tomorrow to find out .

[chris@penskeaudi]

Yep TRe test pipe it is for me to and thanks for beating me to the post sucka

[Krendor]

yes, that works for cars 6 years and less old, until they get that old...
BUT a police can still pull you over if he thinks you are mod-ed, he see's you have a FMIC or hears a loud exhaust, and make you test, which you will fail the visual if you have non carb -exempt aftermarket parts..

so stay stock looking and you are good for 6 years from new purchase date

[A4NCAR]

Originally posted by axonal
Unfortunetly, though... I believe this rule makes it illegal for the new 2006 TT to be sold in CA due to emissions. Try going to the audi website and building a TT. It will ask for your zip code enter a CA one (or 93933).


Yeah, I noticed that the other day... [mad] [:(]


"The 2006 Audi TT models do not meet California emission standards and cannot be sold in California or in those states that have adopted California emission standards, i.e., New York, Massachusetts, Vermont or Maine. TT models from model year 2005 and earlier may be available in these states through our Certified pre-owned program. Contact your dealer for more information. "

[gohan]

i rather have a smog check than our whack ass NJ safety inspection.

[JBM]

Sht in VA we have Safety and damn Emissions in PWC its just another way to make money.

[A4Shizl]

Originally posted by luvmshavd
Yep TRe test pipe it is for me to and thanks for beating me to the post sucka

haha....

[A4rce1]

sweet Im out!!

[RSZero1]

Yes, you are exempt for 6 years as stated above, but after that you have to have regular smog checks like everyone else. AND as mentioned above, if you are cited, an officer can and will send you to a test only center.

[A4NCAR]

So I'm good until 2009 (even though my car will be emissions compliant [;)] ), or if I keep the car that long.

[teamBOB]

ive never had a problem passing smog in my previous cars, or my friends cars....... but then again, my dad owns a testonly smog shop so that kinda helped [:o]

[lavetaaxon]

sweet, time for a test pipe and tubo upgrade no that i dont have to worry!

[lavetaaxon]

at least for a little while...

[ray-ray]

if you're going with a TP, you should really get the ER test pipe that Fred Su is making for everyone. it's great! pm me for info

[F16HTON]

Fred Su may be making them but Eurocode has already made them well over two years ago.

Buy today, have in a day or two...why wait for a someone to produce one for you?

http://www.ecodetuning.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=370&c=18


https://secure.memca.com/ecodetuning/images/products/product_370.jpg

[ray-ray]

or...

why wait a day or two...when ecode had them on back order for a few weeks when i needed one 2 weeks ago ASAP?

[F16HTON]

Your foglight will be in tomorrow. I'll PM you the price.

[ray-ray]

Originally posted by 400HPA4
Your foglight will be in tomorrow. I'll PM you the price.

thanks. you still rock greg! [:D]

[A4-Dys]

dont have smog here in hawaii.. but we have safety checks and a little thing called recon.. need to get recon if u do anything to ur car that doesnt come from the factory. i.e. susspension exhaust. sucks really but i havent got recon for any one of the cars that i had. as long as u dont have a honda or a nissan 240sx here u shouldnt have a probelm [:D]

[A4Technik]

Hey you guys can get your exhaust legalized from the BAR association. All they do is test your exhaust decibles from a distance and if it meets ca state requirements you are exempt from getting any more tickets for modified exhaust. Call up your local BAR and get it done.

[A4NCAR]

Originally posted by asianxthought
Hey you guys can get your exhaust legalized from the BAR association. All they do is test your exhaust decibles from a distance and if it meets ca state requirements you are exempt from getting any more tickets for modified exhaust. Call up your local BAR and get it done.

...and if it doesn't pass... [rolleyes] [;)] Not that I'd be worried about mine. But no one would do that unless they were sure of it passing beforehand. I was once written up (in addition to other things - speeding) for my VW 1.8t HPA catback exhaust. I went to get it signed off at Court by another Cop who thought it was fine. It's all subjective.

Thing is, what about using an aftermarket CAT that still passes smog/emissions? My turboback MTM w/ HJS 100 Cell, relocated CAT/DP, should hypothetically pass it. So IMO, it should be approved. [;)]

[A4Shizl]

Originally posted by teamBOB
ive never had a problem passing smog in my previous cars, or my friends cars....... but then again, my dad owns a testonly smog shop so that kinda helped [:o]

pops could make a lot of coin from these boards in a few years....[up]