Originally Posted by Shmoo
Well FMIC's are illegal in CA and if I get seen with it by a cop, it won't be pretty. I will be safe rather than sorry, so I painted it. There hasn't been any problems with the light coat of paint I put on it, so I rest my case.
What? That doesn't sound right. What about all the cars that came with factory FMIC's? Intercoolers can't be illegal. Many factory cars would grenade if they were removed. I saw several EVO's when I was in Cali last Sept... Plenty of Civics and DSMs in San Fran had FMICs...
If they're illegal in California, move.