guy wouldnt smog my car becuase of intake

Waiz · 01-06-2014, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Makes no sense they use a k&n filter.

Doesn't matter, Stillen took the time to get CARB approval for their product configuration and K&N didn't

Just because it is using one of the parts it doesn't automatically mean it's also under the same umbrella

axmea? · 01-06-2014, 12:03 AM

Smog shops are not dumb. There's a reason why they are in business and make money. They hear a car with a loud exhaust driving in they know what's up. I don't have to do it for a while but will need to start looking at a place that will pass me. I'm going to where DE.50 and Waizz recommends. The problem CA has is enforcement. Too many cars, too many smog shops, some in bad neighborhoods for them to effectively oversee. They can do randoms but that is not effective to check on compliance. You should find another one. Being conservative here I think one in 5 shops will take you. Passing you is another story.

malteir · 01-06-2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Smog shops are not dumb. There's a reason why they are in business and make money. They hear a car with a loud exhaust driving in they know what's up. I don't have to do it for a while but will need to start looking at a place that will pass me. I'm going to where DE.50 and Waizz recommends. The problem CA has is enforcement. Too many cars, too many smog shops, some in bad neighborhoods for them to effectively oversee. They can do randoms but that is not effective to check on compliance. You should find another one. Being conservative here I think one in 5 shops will take you. Passing you is another story.

If your in cali can you pm the places to go to ? I need to register my car asap

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by malteir

If your in cali can you pm the places to go to ? I need to register my car asap

It's cheaper to have a pro take your intakes off and reinstall them. Unless you wanna go to THE ghetto.

where are you? I'll do/help you swap it

malteir · 01-06-2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

It's cheaper to have a pro take your intakes off and reinstall them. Unless you wanna go to THE ghetto.

where are you? I'll do/help you swap it

im located in garden grove ..where would i find a 370z oem intake ?

1slow370 · 01-06-2014, 01:55 AM

it needs to be smogged on change of ownership after that you won't need to smog for the rest of the 5 years unless you sell it. dealers are not required to smog a vehicle pre sale but the must cover the needed repairs if it doesn't pass so if you bought it from a dealer(with the intake on it) tell them what happened and most likely they will smog it for you or fix it because it is still illegal for them to sell a vehicle that doesn't meet emissions. if you bought it private party your best route is to find a more lenient shop or sue/talk to the seller.

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2014, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

it needs to be smogged on change of ownership after that you won't need to smog for the rest of the 5 years unless you sell it. dealers are not required to smog a vehicle pre sale but the must cover the needed repairs if it doesn't pass so if you bought it from a dealer(with the intake on it) tell them what happened and most likely they will smog it for you or fix it because it is still illegal for them to sell a vehicle that doesn't meet emissions. if you bought it private party your best route is to find a more lenient shop or sue/talk to the seller.

"or sue/talk to the seller."

synolimit · 01-06-2014, 02:04 AM

Stock intake, $50 and a few minutes of your time. Seems pretty simple to me.

malteir · 01-06-2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Stock intake, $50 and a few minutes of your time. Seems pretty simple to me.

who has a stock intake i can buy or maybe borrow for just a day ?

Zbrah · 01-06-2014, 02:41 AM

Damn sorry to hear this bro. Hit me up Rocky, ill swap my stockers with you for the test. Can anyone chime in how long he needs to drive the car for the ecu to readjust before going in for testing? Or can we just simply pull he neg. on battery to reset the ecu and go.

malteir · 01-06-2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Damn sorry to hear this bro. Hit me up Rocky, ill swap my stockers with you for the test. Can anyone chime in how long he needs to drive the car for the ecu to readjust before going in for testing? Or can we just simply pull he neg. on battery to reset the ecu and go.

to the rescue ..always looking out for me ..thank you man.

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by malteir

im located in garden grove ..where would i find a 370z oem intake ?

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Damn sorry to hear this bro. Hit me up Rocky, ill swap my stockers with you for the test. Can anyone chime in how long he needs to drive the car for the ecu to readjust before going in for testing? Or can we just simply pull he neg. on battery to reset the ecu and go.

Lol
I was gonna say just use mine, swap it then swap back.

And 50 miles or so for the ECU to not come up as "just reset" which will make you fail.

If you need to swap because ZBrah is a bastard

Shoot me a text, I can drive down tonight (31O ) eight nine three -42O7

malteir · 01-06-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Lol
I was gonna say just use mine, swap it then swap back.

And 50 miles or so for the ECU to not come up as "just reset" which will make you fail.

If you need to swap because ZBrah is a bastard

Shoot me a text, I can drive down tonight (31O ) eight nine three -42O7

i just went to another smog shop in garden grove ..he didn't say anything ..and the car passed . I knew the other guy I went to for the first time was over exaggerating...but thanks for the offer ..it would've saved my *** if it didnt pass

malteir · 01-06-2014, 02:47 AM

i dont even like this intake...if anyone wants to trade for oem and buy me lunch id be down hahaha

luigi90210 · 01-06-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by malteir

i dont even like this intake...if anyone wants to trade for oem and buy me lunch id be down hahaha

it looks like you even got ripped off on this intake, the heat shields are missing

good luck though OP

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	it needs to be smogged on change of ownership after that you won't need to smog for the rest of the 5 years unless you sell it. dealers are not required to smog a vehicle pre sale but the must cover the needed repairs if it doesn't pass so if you bought it from a dealer(with the intake on it) tell them what happened and most likely they will smog it for you or fix it because it is still illegal for them to sell a vehicle that doesn't meet emissions. if you bought it private party your best route is to find a more lenient shop or sue/talk to the seller. fuct, Trips and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 Last edited by 1slow370; 01-06-2014 at 01:57 AM.

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