so it finally happened... (ticket to see State Ref)
09-29-2004 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by NZO
Yes, any intercooler is legal for factory turbocharged cars; tmic, fmic, cmic, doesnt matter.
where did you ever see this info??? I would LOVE for this to be true...infact this sounds too good to be true....
-freddie <---big fan of FMIC
09-29-2004 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nic3krnnamja83
cmic? wuts that?
Just a sec guys trying to dig up the info and watching adultswim at the same time.
Edit: K found it, its in the emissions handbook, Revision 7, appendix K. It states all parts that are not of concern for smog legality.
Last edited by NZO; 09-29-2004 at 01:29 AM.
09-29-2004 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 1WRX2NV
where did you ever see this info??? I would LOVE for this to be true...infact this sounds too good to be true....
-freddie <---big fan of FMIC
-freddie <---big fan of FMIC
WW's post about either OEM or CARB are the only ways. previous person didnt clarify.
09-29-2004 | 11:53 AM
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Why even bother taking your car to the state ref? You can just pay off these tickets and be done with them. No need to remove everything off your car.
09-29-2004 | 03:25 PM
#39
GUYS!!! You keep debating over the FMIC issue. My buddy went to ref with one and passed, because they are LEGAL. However, if you run a FMIC on a WRX, you will fail because of the blow off valve welded onto the piping. Another reason to fail would be the non CARB legal intake. But, if there were some way to run a fmic with the stock recirc valve and carb legal intake, you are good to go. As for the JDM bumper beam - they are only concerned with smog.
09-29-2004 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by titsataki
don't you have to correct the problem or they will not renew your registration or something?
Nick
Nick
-freddie
09-29-2004 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1WRX2NV
I paid the fine (non-corrected, about $300.) and got to renew my registration....all they want is your $$$$$
-freddie
-freddie
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09-29-2004 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by brucelee
I saw you driving the other day in Fremont (On Thornton by Sujus coffee...). There was an officer in the turn lane next to me, and you were going to opposite direction from us. He was TOTALLY scoping you out... Your car is pretty flashy man... sucks that we cant have flashy cars and live in the bay area. 
