hfc ticket in socal
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Originally Posted by MegaPower,May 19 2009, 05:07 PM
i heard that it's 1grand for no cat.
and also heard if your car has 80k miles(?) then you can change aftermarket cat.
and also heard if your car has 80k miles(?) then you can change aftermarket cat.
and no we cant change our cat at 80K
CA law states that we are not allowed to replace the oem cat unless it was damaged or is no longer functionally passing smog testing. And if it were to be replaced then it should be up to OEM spec.
...Otherwise we can get fined that $1k
#22
Originally Posted by Milc,May 20 2009, 10:07 AM
get that test pipe that u can weld the heat shield on to
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Originally Posted by azap1,May 20 2009, 10:08 AM
yes it is $1k for no cat or hi-flow
and no we cant change our cat at 80K
CA law states that we are not allowed to replace the oem cat unless it was damaged or is no longer functionally passing smog testing. And if it were to be replaced then it should be up to OEM spec.
...Otherwise we can get fined that $1k
and no we cant change our cat at 80K
CA law states that we are not allowed to replace the oem cat unless it was damaged or is no longer functionally passing smog testing. And if it were to be replaced then it should be up to OEM spec.
...Otherwise we can get fined that $1k
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Originally Posted by Italia,May 20 2009, 10:49 AM
But how are they to judge right on the spot that the HFC is not an aftermarket universal replacement that is up to OEM specs???
Just like how cops know even if you have a basic looking apexi muffler or when they check under the hood for anything aftermarket on someones car, as an exmaple. They still know its upgraded because they are trained for those things.
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Originally Posted by azap1,May 20 2009, 12:05 PM
the size and measurements. Most cops are trained to know the size of a typical oem catalytic converter, even aftermarket ones. They are given the power to judge that btw and in most cases they would either check for a very long time sometimes with a second eye (deputy or other cops when they sometimes call for backup). But that doesnt mean that you still cant get away from it, it just depends
Just like how cops know even if you have a basic looking apexi muffler or when they check under the hood for anything aftermarket on someones car, as an exmaple. They still know its upgraded because they are trained for those things.
Just like how cops know even if you have a basic looking apexi muffler or when they check under the hood for anything aftermarket on someones car, as an exmaple. They still know its upgraded because they are trained for those things.
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It is technically illegal unless damage forces you to replace the OEM cat. I know, how do you prove (or disprove) that? Our cars come with extended emissions warranty that is supposed to cover a malfunctioning cat, hence you'd have no legal reason to swap in a different (HFC) cat until after the warranty is up, regardless of its certification.
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Originally Posted by tantheman,May 20 2009, 06:54 PM
Hooray this does not apply with my S2000, since my cat is not viewable.
Tan
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kewl .... i dont need to worry about it then.....