North Bay smog check

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03-01-2006, 10:02 AM

#16

Cashis

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Car Info: 02 WRX

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Originally Posted by eddiec168

So I have to smog my car next year, does anyone in the bay know anyone else that can "hook it up"?

I'm pretty sure my car won't pass

Mods:
UPpipe/TBE Scooby Sport (it has a dual tip box and looks pretty stock, but it is kinda tilted)
Perrin Hoses IC/Radiator
COBB AP

This summer:
JDM RA v2 short block
VF23
STi Pink Injectors
STi v7 FMIC

Or does anyone have any idea if there's something I can do, less than taking everything off, to get my car to pass? Because it doesn't seem like anyone else has answered the question really, just suggested smog places? I guess I could hold off the swap until next year if I can pass it with my current mods.

If you put the stock TBE back on, I know a place that is not too strict on visuals

03-01-2006, 11:02 AM

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hkwan

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Originally Posted by LICmotorsports

Not ripped off, some places charge more than others. The place next door is $53 which about the cheapest you'll find. Since you passed, you should have no worrries.

-Adam

I have the M Roadster done in E. Bay (Hayward area) for ~$30.

03-01-2006, 11:42 AM

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subie OCD

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Originally Posted by stealthrex68

about smog...if i ran an sti uppipe which is catless on my 02 wrx will i still pass visual and emissions...

As long as you have had no CEL's recently, you will pass. Its only used for cold start emmisions so it wont matter when its warmed up. The uppipe is kinda deep in the engine bay, doubtful they would notice it.