PutnamCO Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I need a stock EBCS for smog. The shop I went to, which was lenient two years ago, has said he cannot overlook the 3-port EBCS, and that he doesn't think other shops will either. Anyone in LA area (preferably westside) have their old one laying around that I could borrow? I misread my registration due date, so I need to get it done ASAP. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 yeah, buddy. Torrance alright? pm me if so. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 PM'd, hoping to pick up rebourne's, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Thanks rebourne! I should have time to get the smog done on Thursday, then I'll get it back to you. I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 What?? Can't pass smog with an aftermarket EBCS? Soon, we won't be able to do anything to these cars , which the EPA already tried to push a few weeks ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 What?? Can't pass smog with an aftermarket EBCS? Soon, we won't be able to do anything to these cars , which the EPA already tried to push a few weeks ago.. CA is fun. Not allowed to do so many things. That being said. my EBCS was hidden under my engine cover (flipped over so the GS symbol wasn't showing). Passed fine. However, I think SoCal is a little harsher on SMOG requirements (they have pop-up SMOG stations for cops to flag you over to, can get pulled over for a FMIC and sent to a referee, etc). It's the worst for going beyond stock. OBXTs are pretty innocuous though and I think we can get by with more than a WRX / STI can. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 What?? Can't pass smog with an aftermarket EBCS? Soon, we won't be able to do anything to these cars , which the EPA already tried to push a few weeks ago.. Yup. I went to the same shop that I did two years ago when I first moved here. He passed me two years ago, but they have since instituted a new test. He said that if he got a single violation, they would shut down his shop for a month. The issues he had with my car were that it had a CARB legal intake, but it did not have the sticker on it, and I had a 3-port EBCS. Even though I showed him the manual with the CARB certification that matched the part number, he said he could not allow it. I got in touch with AEM and they were nice enough to mail me a new CARB sticker. The former test seemed less focused on the visual inspection, but conducted a test of exhaust gases. That test seemed reasonable, since all that really matters is what comes out of your tailpipe, so I do not understand the logic behind this test. Luckily I am scheduled to move from CA in two years, and really hope I don't have to go through this again. I also hope I don't get pulled into the DUI-style SMOG checkpoints as mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 That sucks man. Still is beyond me that they would frown upon an EBCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outblack Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Just a heads up for all the people in California, the pop up smog checks are 100% voluntary. You have no obligation to stop or stay once you pull over. CHP just gets contracted to oversee the area, civilians volunteer to do the visual inspections with some BAR employees supervising....its a joke. Don’t get suckered into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 I have read that as well. Good info to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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