Originally Posted by bart_dood
Why are you worried what happens in 2 years? Did you do mods that won't pass the visual inspection etc?
I can't understand why they have failure for visual inspection without even measuring the tailpipe emissions, its the most crazy thing I've heard....
Seems like everyone is assumed guilty and they have to prove their innocence....
What if I were to turbocharge my car, I would have to get an approved turbo installation, what parts exactly carry these CARB numbers? Every part or just the main things like the exhaust manifold etc?
Thanks
Chris
Yes, welcome to the despotic reign of the California Air Resources Board. :a: Beauracracy is their broadsword, and they reign with near complete authority.
And yes, motoring enthusiasts like us are being unfairly targeted.
If you want to be boosted and legal, your only option is to go with a system that has recieved a CARB Exemption Order number. The only systems currently on the market that I know of are those by GReddy.
Basically, if it affects any aspect of emissions, it must be certified by CARB.
The only part that has little bearing on CARB legality is the standard cat-back exhaust....but then - those exhaust systems need to comply with the 95 Db(A) noise limit for exhaust sound.
I am mounting a fight to put this nonsense to an end.
And I invite all you Cali folks to join me. CARB's despotic reign must be tempered. Screw this EO crap and let's focus on what is coming out of the tailpipe. If we're ultimately concerned with emissions, then let's focus on emissions for once. :a: