The Newbie Thread - Introduce Yourself Here
02-07-2007, 10:32 PM
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Hey there! my name is Christian and I just bought my first S! (2001) Long time honda fan, 97' Prelude, 05' EP3 Si
I also broke my first mod cherry and got some AP1 wheels from the forum here! I hope this pic posts correctly!!
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/sho...at=500&size=big
I also broke my first mod cherry and got some AP1 wheels from the forum here! I hope this pic posts correctly!!
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/sho...at=500&size=big
03-16-2007, 06:47 AM
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Hey guys. My name's John, and my wife and I are moving to the South Bay in July. I just sold my e36 M3 and am looking for an S2K. Want some high-revving, top-down driving goodness for the great climate.
I'm from the midwest and currently living in NC, so I am wondering how I can find out more about the dreaded CARB laws. Can someone help me out? What can you do to an S2K performance wise, if anything?
Thanks.
I'm from the midwest and currently living in NC, so I am wondering how I can find out more about the dreaded CARB laws. Can someone help me out? What can you do to an S2K performance wise, if anything?
Thanks.
03-16-2007, 07:25 AM
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Hi John 
You will enjoy Cali - although it will be very hot in July! You might want to check out DMV's website (http://www.dmv.ca.gov) as well as the site for the Air Resources Board (http://www.arb.ca.gov/html/lawsregs.htm)
Performance wise, you can do whatever you want as long as it has a CARB approved sticker/number. As a general rule, exhaust systems are fine as long as you haven't modified/bypassed the cat and it isn't above a certain db level. Of course, that is subject to whoever is testing you
Turbo and SC systems are ok as long as they have a CARB approved sticker.
You will enjoy Cali - although it will be very hot in July! You might want to check out DMV's website (http://www.dmv.ca.gov) as well as the site for the Air Resources Board (http://www.arb.ca.gov/html/lawsregs.htm)
Performance wise, you can do whatever you want as long as it has a CARB approved sticker/number. As a general rule, exhaust systems are fine as long as you haven't modified/bypassed the cat and it isn't above a certain db level. Of course, that is subject to whoever is testing you
Turbo and SC systems are ok as long as they have a CARB approved sticker.
03-16-2007, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by minako' date='Mar 16 2007, 07:25 AM
Hi John
You will enjoy Cali - although it will be very hot in July! You might want to check out DMV's website (http://www.dmv.ca.gov) as well as the site for the Air Resources Board (http://www.arb.ca.gov/html/lawsregs.htm)
Performance wise, you can do whatever you want as long as it has a CARB approved sticker/number. As a general rule, exhaust systems are fine as long as you haven't modified/bypassed the cat and it isn't above a certain db level. Of course, that is subject to whoever is testing you
Turbo and SC systems are ok as long as they have a CARB approved sticker.
You will enjoy Cali - although it will be very hot in July! You might want to check out DMV's website (http://www.dmv.ca.gov) as well as the site for the Air Resources Board (http://www.arb.ca.gov/html/lawsregs.htm)
Performance wise, you can do whatever you want as long as it has a CARB approved sticker/number. As a general rule, exhaust systems are fine as long as you haven't modified/bypassed the cat and it isn't above a certain db level. Of course, that is subject to whoever is testing you
Turbo and SC systems are ok as long as they have a CARB approved sticker.
I'm torn between an s2k and an M roadster. I do love BMWs, but the cost of ownership and reliability of a Honda is enticing. Cali is, after all, very expensive
03-16-2007, 09:40 AM
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I can't help you on the turbo end, since I never considered it for my car. I just had the Comptech supercharger installed on my car, and it's CARB approved. I had the luxury of taking my S up to Comptech to have them install it rather than a third-party shop. Unfortunately, they are going out of business, so I don't think you'll be able to do the same.
I believe the Vortech supercharger is also CARB approved.
If you shop around in the For Sale section, I'm sure you'll find a lot of FI kits. Just make sure you do your research. Smog is a pain to pass if you don't have the CARB certification!
I believe the Vortech supercharger is also CARB approved.
If you shop around in the For Sale section, I'm sure you'll find a lot of FI kits. Just make sure you do your research. Smog is a pain to pass if you don't have the CARB certification!
