Noob from Philly with noob questions (re: smog and safety inspections)
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Noob from Philly with noob questions (re: smog and safety inspections)
Hello everyone. I will be relocating to Oakland from the Philadelphia area and I just wanted to say hi.
Also wanted to get some of your opinions on getting my car in CA shape. Things are not as strict in Philly regarding inspections so I was wondering if I could get some opinions on my car ('04 STi). Here are some things I'm worried about:
-TXS stealthback exhaust (hi flow cat)with Stromung single tip muffler
-Tinted front windows (35%)
Anybody have these mods and run into problems during inspections? Are some places more leanient than others? If so, any chance I could get some referals? Also looking for some good trustworthy shops in the area that know how to work on Subies in case I have to have my mods taken off as my new apartments won't let me work on cars in the lot. Sorry for all the dumb questions but thank you in advance and look forward to meeting many of you.
Also wanted to get some of your opinions on getting my car in CA shape. Things are not as strict in Philly regarding inspections so I was wondering if I could get some opinions on my car ('04 STi). Here are some things I'm worried about:
-TXS stealthback exhaust (hi flow cat)with Stromung single tip muffler
-Tinted front windows (35%)
Anybody have these mods and run into problems during inspections? Are some places more leanient than others? If so, any chance I could get some referals? Also looking for some good trustworthy shops in the area that know how to work on Subies in case I have to have my mods taken off as my new apartments won't let me work on cars in the lot. Sorry for all the dumb questions but thank you in advance and look forward to meeting many of you.
Last edited by doubleU RX; 04-27-2007 at 04:19 PM.
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CA sucks...they are strict with everything! btw...you prolly wont pass smog even with that high flow cat. you might as well go fully catless for more power since both are illegal anyways then just swap the stock exhaust parts when getting smogged. Stromung single tip is pretty stealthy so you wont have a problem gettin looked at by cops. the tint "could" be a problem...some cops are just a$$es and will write you up for it even tho it isnt dark at all. g'luck in that bay area!
#3
CA sucks...they are strict with everything! btw...you prolly wont pass smog even with that high flow cat. you might as well go fully catless for more power since both are illegal anyways then just swap the stock exhaust parts when getting smogged. Stromung single tip is pretty stealthy so you wont have a problem gettin looked at by cops. the tint "could" be a problem...some cops are just a$$es and will write you up for it even tho it isnt dark at all. g'luck in that bay area!
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Thanks for the reply Jumpman. Wife and I are pretty stoked to be moving back to CA (no offense to anyone but Philly flippin sucks). Anyways, I'm not so worried about the cops as I am about passing inspections and emissions since I have to register my out of state car in CA. So sounds like the hi-flow cat won't fool the sniffer. So you know any good shops around that you would recommend?
you should pass sniffer even with the high flow cat...honestly.
any other mods?
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They are going to **** with you because of the tint, guarenteed youll get pulled over in the first month or so...
My buddy bought a Lexus IS300 with tinted front windows(45%) and got pulled over 1 hour after the purchase =)
Other than that, find a stock exhaust to change back if you get reffed....
Dont think you should have many issues out here, unless there is more under the hood your neglecting to mention
=) Enjoy sweet warm cali!
My buddy bought a Lexus IS300 with tinted front windows(45%) and got pulled over 1 hour after the purchase =)
Other than that, find a stock exhaust to change back if you get reffed....
Dont think you should have many issues out here, unless there is more under the hood your neglecting to mention
=) Enjoy sweet warm cali!
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They are going to **** with you because of the tint, guarenteed youll get pulled over in the first month or so...
My buddy bought a Lexus IS300 with tinted front windows(45%) and got pulled over 1 hour after the purchase =)
Other than that, find a stock exhaust to change back if you get reffed....
Dont think you should have many issues out here, unless there is more under the hood your neglecting to mention
=) Enjoy sweet warm cali!
My buddy bought a Lexus IS300 with tinted front windows(45%) and got pulled over 1 hour after the purchase =)
Other than that, find a stock exhaust to change back if you get reffed....
Dont think you should have many issues out here, unless there is more under the hood your neglecting to mention
=) Enjoy sweet warm cali!
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They are going to **** with you because of the tint, guarenteed youll get pulled over in the first month or so...
My buddy bought a Lexus IS300 with tinted front windows(45%) and got pulled over 1 hour after the purchase =)
Other than that, find a stock exhaust to change back if you get reffed....
Dont think you should have many issues out here, unless there is more under the hood your neglecting to mention
=) Enjoy sweet warm cali!
My buddy bought a Lexus IS300 with tinted front windows(45%) and got pulled over 1 hour after the purchase =)
Other than that, find a stock exhaust to change back if you get reffed....
Dont think you should have many issues out here, unless there is more under the hood your neglecting to mention
=) Enjoy sweet warm cali!
#14
yea, ur car isn't tooo bing to the cops except the wing on the back of it... my car has all most the same stealthy set up as u but black and gold rims....but i think u should be fine as long as u don't give the cops a reason to pull u over... dark tins, loud exhaust, driving stupidish etc.
also, what and how u look when u do get pulled over is a biggy when it comes to having them say, "i have reason to believe you have more illegal mods under the hood pop ur hood." so the more un-street racer-ish the better.... u might have to drive around with a suit on everywhere... LOL
also, what and how u look when u do get pulled over is a biggy when it comes to having them say, "i have reason to believe you have more illegal mods under the hood pop ur hood." so the more un-street racer-ish the better.... u might have to drive around with a suit on everywhere... LOL
Last edited by RU-X; 04-28-2007 at 12:19 PM.