75 in cali...duals
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by onaqwst
can u have true duals on a 75 in cali..... since u don't need smog?
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Yes. No smog? No problems. I have to smog my '76 still, thanks to Ahhnuld.
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technically no, but if you never plan on getting pulled over by the smog police, then sure, run whatever you want. they've been cracking down on the sportbike / import emissions violations esp. in Los Angeles areas... IMHO it's only a matter of time before the rest of CA conforms. since you're talking about a classic looking sports car, chances are they'll give you a bit more slack than someone with a newer looking vehicle. for the most part, it's officer's discression.
in other words... go for it? i would.
tbw
in other words... go for it? i would.
tbw
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ha... boom...boom.boom..... tweet tweet tweet...
my stereo system is nice..... i just wish i could turn it on..hehe... i need a new radio.....
i don't see y it would be an issue for duals if i have them done in michigan then move to cali..since i don't need smog........
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my stereo system is nice..... i just wish i could turn it on..hehe... i need a new radio.....
i don't see y it would be an issue for duals if i have them done in michigan then move to cali..since i don't need smog........
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I'd imagine you'd have to have "smog" since all '75 Corvettes came with it "originally". There was a similar post a few weeks where a Forum poster was in a similar situation with a '77 Corvette that originally had smog and it had been removed and he was taking the car INTO California. Out there, I think it's just the pre-73 vehicles that are "exempt" 
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Originally Posted by Paul Borowski
There was a similar post a few weeks where a Forum poster was in a similar situation with a '77 Corvette that originally had smog and it had been removed and he was taking the car INTO California.
'75 and earlier are smog-exempt in Cali., but I think a car being registered in the state for the first time will be inspected.
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http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/smogfaq.htm#BM2536
1975 and earlier cars are only required to maintain smog equipment for that year car..no smog test required.....
1975 and earlier cars are only required to maintain smog equipment for that year car..no smog test required.....
Last edited by rihwoods; Jul 14, 2005 at 12:40 AM.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
Yes. No smog? No problems. I have to smog my '76 still, thanks to Ahhnuld.
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so...i'm still confused here....
i would still need to buy all that smog isht but they won't test it anyways..........
i am trying to avoid having to spend over 2500 to get smog/exhaust done......
if not then i can installs duals and be done with it... the cali dmv said that the 75 and older cars don't get tested for smog...
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i would still need to buy all that smog isht but they won't test it anyways..........
i am trying to avoid having to spend over 2500 to get smog/exhaust done......
if not then i can installs duals and be done with it... the cali dmv said that the 75 and older cars don't get tested for smog...
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Here's what happened to me with my 73:
Pulled up to DMV, filled out paperwork, pulled around to inspection area. Guy comes out and looks at VIN.
Guy: This paperwork says Chevrolet. Isn't this a Corvette, though?
Me: ????? yeah, Corvette is a model made by Chevrolet.
Guy: Can I drive it?
Me: Sure, I'll swing by tomorrow and drop it off for ya.
Guy: Ha ha. Here are your plates. Your title will arrive in the mail.
No open hood, no check for compliance of anything but the VIN.
Pulled up to DMV, filled out paperwork, pulled around to inspection area. Guy comes out and looks at VIN.
Guy: This paperwork says Chevrolet. Isn't this a Corvette, though?
Me: ????? yeah, Corvette is a model made by Chevrolet.
Guy: Can I drive it?
Me: Sure, I'll swing by tomorrow and drop it off for ya.
Guy: Ha ha. Here are your plates. Your title will arrive in the mail.
No open hood, no check for compliance of anything but the VIN.
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here is the thing if you are 75 or older your car will not have to pass a smog test, but by law you still have to have all the smog stuff on your car. But the only way they are going to see that you have or dont have all of the smof stuff is when you register or if you ever get pulled over by a cop that wants to be a really big ***.
other then that you are just fine
like when my 76 does not have to pass smog anymore all of that stuff is coming off and headers and sidepipes are going on. So lets just hope the cops on the California roads will be nice to me
other then that you are just fine
like when my 76 does not have to pass smog anymore all of that stuff is coming off and headers and sidepipes are going on. So lets just hope the cops on the California roads will be nice to me
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Originally Posted by Anubis76
here is the thing if you are 75 or older your car will not have to pass a smog test, but by law you still have to have all the smog stuff on your car. But the only way they are going to see that you have or dont have all of the smof stuff is when you register or if you ever get pulled over by a cop that wants to be a really big ***.
other then that you are just fine
like when my 76 does not have to pass smog anymore all of that stuff is coming off and headers and sidepipes are going on. So lets just hope the cops on the California roads will be nice to me
other then that you are just fine
like when my 76 does not have to pass smog anymore all of that stuff is coming off and headers and sidepipes are going on. So lets just hope the cops on the California roads will be nice to me
Rich
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i guess i'm gonna do what i need to do and hopefully it'll all work out....... y does cali have that law anyways...u would think detroit would have it since it's the motor city and the only way to get around is by car since the public transportation sucks....... 
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From: Norco / Lincoln CA / NE
Originally Posted by rihwoods
I think they have killed the 30 year rolling exemption...so from now on all cars must pass smog test from 1976 and above....forever...that is why I'm looking for an older one...
Rich
Rich
they are still making cars exempt but it is not a year to year rolling 30 anymore
it should follow some what close to the 30yr date but there are no garenties
got to hope it some some time soon