Oh John I meant to ask: What's it like owning a modified car like that in CA? On all of the boards I'm on, I've always heard from the people that live there that the cops are like nazis when it comes to aftermarket intakes, exhausts, etc due to the poor air quality in a lot of areas. Have you been harassed at all or been forced to pop your hood?
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car looks awesome :thumbup:
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WRXtranceformed Wrote:On all of the boards I'm on, I've always heard from the people that live there that the cops are like nazis when it comes to aftermarket intakes, exhausts, etc due to the poor air quality in a lot of areas.
I believe thats usually the riceboi crowd. Ride around in a lowered/tinted/HID'd/fart can'd civic and you get harassed. I say good for them 
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
That is gorgeous! Damn I'm jealous ;-). Nice work and congrats on such a sweet car.
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WRXtranceformed Wrote:Oh John I meant to ask: What's it like owning a modified car like that in CA? On all of the boards I'm on, I've always heard from the people that live there that the cops are like nazis when it comes to aftermarket intakes, exhausts, etc due to the poor air quality in a lot of areas. Have you been harassed at all or been forced to pop your hood?
Believe it or not, the emissions standards here in California are the same as in NoVA, the biggest difference on being that aftermarket parts have to go through a CARB certification process (just another means for California to make money). Also, cars under 4 years old don't require SMOG unlike VA that requires it after two years. Reality is that if your car looks stock and isn't too loud, most cops won't bug you or ask you to pop your hood (tubes and crap like that in the engine bay are going to be another dead-giveaway). My car attracts a ton of attention (since nobody knows what the hell it is) and is pretty loud with my OEM "Stage II" exhaust, but even if I get pulled over, an officer is going to have no idea what he's looking at - plus the blower is under a cover (although my car passed SMOG with it on anyways).
On a side note, there have been reports of people getting "fix-it" tickets and harassed by cops for stock Evos... LOL
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John, are emissions state-wide in California or is it restricted to the more populated areas (NOVA) like it is in Virginia?
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Ryan T Wrote:John, are emissions state-wide in California or is it restricted to the more populated areas (NOVA) like it is in Virginia?
From what I understand, that's set to change over the next few years... but I don't know much about it 
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Ryan T Wrote:John, are emissions state-wide in California or is it restricted to the more populated areas (NOVA) like it is in Virginia?
I think it's most of the state, minus a few select farming areas.
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Yeahhh that's right, I remember hearing that the CARB certification was important. And yeah that's a good point, I'm sure most of the cops there have looked under the hoods of a billion Civics and EVOs, but would have probably no idea what a stock Lotus engine bay would look like :lol:
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asteele2 Wrote:Ryan T Wrote:John, are emissions state-wide in California or is it restricted to the more populated areas (NOVA) like it is in Virginia?
From what I understand, that's set to change over the next few years... but I don't know much about it
fuuuck I hope not, or else its time to buy a trailer for the Civic.
John, that car is hot dude. I need a ride!
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navin Wrote:asteele2 Wrote:Ryan T Wrote:John, are emissions state-wide in California or is it restricted to the more populated areas (NOVA) like it is in Virginia?
From what I understand, that's set to change over the next few years... but I don't know much about it
fuuuck I hope not, or else its time to buy a trailer for the Civic.
I was wrong But the emissions still stick for NOVA, of course 
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*phew*
scared me for a minute.
Anybody have any innovative ideas for a numbering scheme for vinyl track numbers?
Car finally gets Exige seats with harnesses last weekend of December - will likely take out the seat belts as you can't see shit behind you anyways and turning your head is futile...
Forgot to add the laughable total repair amount for her insurance company: $31,727.66 + rentals. Diminished value claim on the way... LOL
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John Wrote:Anybody have any innovative ideas for a numbering scheme for vinyl track numbers?
Gold wheels.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
A forward leaning 3... :wink:
I rarely see an Elise and have never seen one with your color combo, very cool.
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I have a little bit of a rub near lock but if you are turned to lock on a track there are other problems already...
"Invisible Car Syndrome" strikes again! Just got punted in the rear by a lifted Dodge Ram that didn't see me. Back to the body shop my car goes... they should just give me a permanent garage space there.
This was the car on Sunday:
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Holy crap you have to be kidding. You have the worst luck with that car, hopefully it will be back much sooner this time.
PS. That picture makes me all hot and bothered.
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Did you have the same liscense plates on it? just wondering
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