Registering a car in a smog exempt county
08-01-2016, 11:36 PM
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Registering a car in a smog exempt county
I know that you can't use a PO Box, but is it possible to use a UPS store mailbox? They have an address that looks similar to an apartment address that has a unit number.
If I change the registration to an address in a smog exempt county is the state going to ask for proof of residency in that county? I can easily have the mail forwarded to another address so I'm not driving far away to pick up mail.
Or is my only option to buy property in an exempt county and register the car there instead?
Thanks to anybody who has done this before.
If I change the registration to an address in a smog exempt county is the state going to ask for proof of residency in that county? I can easily have the mail forwarded to another address so I'm not driving far away to pick up mail.
Or is my only option to buy property in an exempt county and register the car there instead?
Thanks to anybody who has done this before.
08-02-2016, 01:20 AM
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08-02-2016, 11:01 AM
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08-03-2016, 05:00 AM
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It seems an honest law abiding citizen needs to stand up here.
Theses laws were created by the people, for the people. I saw them getting signatures, at first only a list of interested people on notebook paper , citizens using democracy to effect change.
I feel these laws are valuable even if you take issue with them, because they are a working principle of democracy.
THese laws were created by the people, for the people. I respect that principle quite a bit, that is the only reason I speak up here. I offer no judgements on any one mans personal decision to break the law , although those decisions are reflected in the reality of my opening superior sounding statement. I wish I could explain it better.
I know full well I am not the judge .
, A man makes his own decisions in the end, .
To my thinking, one can disagree with the law all you want . Breaking it is another deal, because then you just crossed your neighbors. I am a buy it , don't steal it guy. Although I would not hesitate to take a pellet gun to the street light out front if the right telescope showed up.
Again, I am not the judge. Good thing, huh Do not think I lack personal judgement, well probably at least to an almost normal level.
Theses laws were created by the people, for the people. I saw them getting signatures, at first only a list of interested people on notebook paper , citizens using democracy to effect change.
I feel these laws are valuable even if you take issue with them, because they are a working principle of democracy.
THese laws were created by the people, for the people. I respect that principle quite a bit, that is the only reason I speak up here. I offer no judgements on any one mans personal decision to break the law , although those decisions are reflected in the reality of my opening superior sounding statement. I wish I could explain it better.
I know full well I am not the judge .
, A man makes his own decisions in the end, .
To my thinking, one can disagree with the law all you want . Breaking it is another deal, because then you just crossed your neighbors. I am a buy it , don't steal it guy. Although I would not hesitate to take a pellet gun to the street light out front if the right telescope showed up.
Again, I am not the judge. Good thing, huh Do not think I lack personal judgement, well probably at least to an almost normal level.
08-03-2016, 08:56 AM
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The smog laws may have good intentions but they were written with disregard as to what actually contributes to the problem. The visual inspection portion can be failed for having a different air intake system on the car without a CARB sticker or replacement exhaust parts that don't have a manufacturer's stamp of origin. I think that's pretty harsh considering a stamp or missing CARB sticker isn't present. If a car passes a sniffer test WTF cares what kind of catylists or air intakes are on the car? The goal was to reduce emissions not squeeze out aftermarket parts.
08-03-2016, 10:36 AM
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like CA gun laws? especially new ones just signed?
It seems an honest law abiding citizen needs to stand up here.
Theses laws were created by the people, for the people. I saw them getting signatures, at first only a list of interested people on notebook paper , citizens using democracy to effect change.
I feel these laws are valuable even if you take issue with them, because they are a working principle of democracy.
THese laws were created by the people, for the people. I respect that principle quite a bit, that is the only reason I speak up here. I offer no judgements on any one mans personal decision to break the law , although those decisions are reflected in the reality of my opening superior sounding statement. I wish I could explain it better.
I know full well I am not the judge .
, A man makes his own decisions in the end, .
To my thinking, one can disagree with the law all you want . Breaking it is another deal, because then you just crossed your neighbors. I am a buy it , don't steal it guy. Although I would not hesitate to take a pellet gun to the street light out front if the right telescope showed up.
Again, I am not the judge. Good thing, huh Do not think I lack personal judgement, well probably at least to an almost normal level.
Theses laws were created by the people, for the people. I saw them getting signatures, at first only a list of interested people on notebook paper , citizens using democracy to effect change.
I feel these laws are valuable even if you take issue with them, because they are a working principle of democracy.
THese laws were created by the people, for the people. I respect that principle quite a bit, that is the only reason I speak up here. I offer no judgements on any one mans personal decision to break the law , although those decisions are reflected in the reality of my opening superior sounding statement. I wish I could explain it better.
I know full well I am not the judge .
, A man makes his own decisions in the end, .
To my thinking, one can disagree with the law all you want . Breaking it is another deal, because then you just crossed your neighbors. I am a buy it , don't steal it guy. Although I would not hesitate to take a pellet gun to the street light out front if the right telescope showed up.
Again, I am not the judge. Good thing, huh Do not think I lack personal judgement, well probably at least to an almost normal level.
08-05-2016, 04:55 PM
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There are six counties that require smog certifications within certain Zip Codes only. These counties are:
El Dorado, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Sonoma.
http://smogcheck.ca.gov/pubwebquery/...ZipLookup.aspx
I know on Imperial County, Inyo, Mono, Lassen and others you do it with change of ownership.
El Dorado, Placer, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Sonoma.
http://smogcheck.ca.gov/pubwebquery/...ZipLookup.aspx
I know on Imperial County, Inyo, Mono, Lassen and others you do it with change of ownership.
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08-05-2016, 09:07 PM
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smog legal
This topic is something i have been wondering about and has had me worried , i do not have to worry about it this year but my 96 will require a smog check next year, i have been told that my 383, hot cam, with 1.6 rr s will not pass because of more stringent emission testing, some say it can be tuned to pass but get conflicting opinions on that, so lets say worst case scenario is if it cannot be tuned to pass then i will have to replace the cam of different spec s or sell it to someone in another state. any opinions or advice would be appreciated...Ps. when i built this earlier this year i was told i would have no problems,, go figure,,,very confused.
08-07-2016, 12:30 AM
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This topic is something i have been wondering about and has had me worried , i do not have to worry about it this year but my 96 will require a smog check next year, i have been told that my 383, hot cam, with 1.6 rr s will not pass because of more stringent emission testing, some say it can be tuned to pass but get conflicting opinions on that, so lets say worst case scenario is if it cannot be tuned to pass then i will have to replace the cam of different spec s or sell it to someone in another state. any opinions or advice would be appreciated...Ps. when i built this earlier this year i was told i would have no problems,, go figure,,,very confused.
Here is my SMOG results for 2016
08-12-2016, 04:21 PM
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The smog laws were made by the same F$#&#! liberals that made the gun laws... Boxer, Feinstine, moonbeam himself... I love California... but the left wing liberals that seem to be in power need to be shot. love to see a concealed carry state, and any car over 30years exempt form smog. And if you pass the sniffer... you should be good to go... 100 round mags for me baby!
And no, we did not vote these laws in, they were shoved down out thought by bleeding hart libs.
GO TRUMP!
And no, we did not vote these laws in, they were shoved down out thought by bleeding hart libs.
GO TRUMP!
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08-12-2016, 07:14 PM
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Feel free to take this to pm and we can talk further.
08-30-2016, 03:35 PM
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The smog laws were made by the same F$#&#! liberals that made the gun laws... Boxer, Feinstine, moonbeam himself... I love California... but the left wing liberals that seem to be in power need to be shot. love to see a concealed carry state, and any car over 30years exempt form smog. And if you pass the sniffer... you should be good to go... 100 round mags for me baby!
And no, we did not vote these laws in, they were shoved down out thought by bleeding hart libs.
GO TRUMP!
And no, we did not vote these laws in, they were shoved down out thought by bleeding hart libs.
GO TRUMP!
I regret the personal attacks on your spelling.
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08-30-2016, 04:30 PM
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Politics aside, you are wildly misinformed. I strongly resent your recasting of my normal good information into lies.
It is depressing that a person voicing such strong opinions is ignorant of basic spelling . Perhaps english is a second language. If you are an adult , mastering the language should come first, willful ignorance of your native language detracts from your ability to advance your opinions. Well, beyond the ignorant, of course.
There used to be a thing called surfers cough, when guys took up surfing, they developed a cough, you could taste the air back in those days. One can still see a light brown cloud of smog drifting down from L.A. when in the water in San Diego. Or you could check the AQMD records for the medical records of todays kids and permanent smog damage.
People used to solve problems with ballots in America, they worked together, yet thought differently.
It is depressing that a person voicing such strong opinions is ignorant of basic spelling . Perhaps english is a second language. If you are an adult , mastering the language should come first, willful ignorance of your native language detracts from your ability to advance your opinions. Well, beyond the ignorant, of course.
There used to be a thing called surfers cough, when guys took up surfing, they developed a cough, you could taste the air back in those days. One can still see a light brown cloud of smog drifting down from L.A. when in the water in San Diego. Or you could check the AQMD records for the medical records of todays kids and permanent smog damage.
People used to solve problems with ballots in America, they worked together, yet thought differently.
Must be voting for Hitlery Rob'em Cliton. The radical left wing idiots like the Sierra Club, Boxer, Feinstein, Brown and the rest of the bunch can go hike to h3!!.. yes, this is my political view... These people, and people like them, have taken a good point/view so far to the left that it is no longer even reasonable. .. And if you want to knock up my education.. lets do that,, yea,, my spelling is atrocious:-) That being said, I have a General contractors license, a pilots license, a electrical engineering degree specializing in R.F. communications, 3 teaching credentials in industrial technologies (not English:-)) and ran very successful business in communications and telecommunications, as well as import and export.. Ever use a mag stripe card in a slot machine? Every had a colored pager case in the day? Both of those were mine..So... Mr perfect spelling... what ya got?? 
And what you see as normal good information, i see as left wing liberal BS... You must me a climant changer, hear your friend Gore needs a buddy.. lol!!!
OP, keep your cams duration at or below 225, unless you split the exhaust and intake.. Then you can get a little longer duration on exhaust.. Like maybe 230 max.. and you should pass the smog *****... lift does not really matter, so get as much as you can..
But you can not get away with long tubes ether
AND... Saw your topic in OT... about haters... did not go well for you there ether did it!! lol
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-haters-2.html
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09-01-2016, 12:26 PM
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Gee wonder if we didnt had a few MILLION illegals driving around how the air quality would be.
Nope cant attack that, it would hurt some feellings WAHHH!
These smog laws are a joke
Sure my 67 stinks to high heaven but since Ive owned it in 95 bet it has less than 2k mi on it.
I have an 02 Silverado thats had ghost codes for 6 yrs runs perfect burns fine. Nope, no pass for me. Who cares whats under the hood.
I
Remember the laws passed on leaf blowers, they ignored it. That defiance...oh well dont get me started
Paul how the hell do you pass that sucker?
-Looking at getting the hell outta here this next year.
Ca is a haven for welfare recipients..if you have money you can still live Ok but its getting tough.
Best of luck on the smog.
Postal plus forwards mail and doesnt show up as a po box. Just hope they dont ask you for a utility bill.
Anyone hear about the "pilot program" (BS) by caltrans to propose to tax by the mile? Why do you think your ins agent asks you your mileage these days? Its on a "volunteer" basis for now. Ive had enough.
Yeah Im a bitter bitch LOL;such a great state gone to pot
Nope cant attack that, it would hurt some feellings WAHHH!
These smog laws are a joke
Sure my 67 stinks to high heaven but since Ive owned it in 95 bet it has less than 2k mi on it.
I have an 02 Silverado thats had ghost codes for 6 yrs runs perfect burns fine. Nope, no pass for me. Who cares whats under the hood.
I
Remember the laws passed on leaf blowers, they ignored it. That defiance...oh well dont get me started
Paul how the hell do you pass that sucker?
-Looking at getting the hell outta here this next year.
Ca is a haven for welfare recipients..if you have money you can still live Ok but its getting tough.
Best of luck on the smog.
Postal plus forwards mail and doesnt show up as a po box. Just hope they dont ask you for a utility bill.
Anyone hear about the "pilot program" (BS) by caltrans to propose to tax by the mile? Why do you think your ins agent asks you your mileage these days? Its on a "volunteer" basis for now. Ive had enough.
Yeah Im a bitter bitch LOL;such a great state gone to pot
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This topic is something i have been wondering about and has had me worried , i do not have to worry about it this year but my 96 will require a smog check next year, i have been told that my 383, hot cam, with 1.6 rr s will not pass because of more stringent emission testing, some say it can be tuned to pass but get conflicting opinions on that, so lets say worst case scenario is if it cannot be tuned to pass then i will have to replace the cam of different spec s or sell it to someone in another state. any opinions or advice would be appreciated...Ps. when i built this earlier this year i was told i would have no problems,, go figure,,,very confused.
09-10-2016, 10:37 PM
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I had an 89 Turbo Trans Am (bought new) and watched the HC go from 140 ppm MAX to MAX of 76 ppm through the course of a twenty year ownership. Even after performing full maintenance on the car it had failed on multiple occasions. Adding E85 to the tank ~40%, cut the HC's in half from 80-90 to the low 30's. Might be worth a shot.