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**Here we go again: EMISSIONS in MD**

Old Oct 5, 2009 | 05:22 AM
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I switch tags with another 240sx I have. It seems to get emissions tsted every year LOL. As for the VIN plate I drilled out the rivets took it off the dash, put in new rivets that are not attached to anything to fill the hole and glued a magnet in the dash and now it has a removable vin plate that I can switch between cars I've never even had someone look at the VIN plate but better safe then sorry.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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I heart the Mid A.
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
I have had a member PM me with some possible help. I didnt have a chance to go up on Saturday so with or without help Im going to a station with rollers tomorrow.

Worst case scenario I FAIL, get an extension then its just a matter of getting a receipt no worries.

I'll keep everyone updated.

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let me know if you need that receipt
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by KornerCarver
No reason to yell. You apparently have your opinion and I have mine. If everyone took the attitude that it is ok to pollute the air, we would all be breathing foul air. Fortunately, most people are responsible enough to keep their cars in a condition to not pollute the air. Besides, it is illegal to remove the catalytic converters and there is a pretty hefty fine if caught.
We all know that there is a hefty fine if we get caught(impound, 10k+fines) but those who are catless chose to be catless and accept the consequences if caught. If you're so worried about polluting the environment, why drive a Z? Go drive a prius. Btw do you sit down and pee?
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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I have this same dilemma to confront next week in VA. Such a PITA. I feel for ya Alberto. I'd just say F it and get the receipt.

When u go make the broken bumper look as good as possible and when they hit it and it falls file a claim for a new one. lol


LOL at the "Green" guy. They seem to come out of the woodwork. haha

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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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people from missouri crack me up.

there's always a good laugh in the Mid-A threads
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Driven1
I have this same dilemma to confront next week in VA. Such a PITA. I feel for ya Alberto. I'd just say F it and get the receipt.

When u go make the broken bumper look as good as possible and when they hit it and it falls file a claim for a new one. lol


LOL at the "Green" guy. They seem to come out of the woodwork. haha
I always thought VA was a pain until linh got her old POS car tested.

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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Zip tied the broken front bumper, and Im on the way now!

Montgomery county east, wish me luck!!!

I forgot the passenger side fender liner is hanging down almost touching the ground, this could help me avoid the rollers.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Good Luck Alberto!!
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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LMFAO. I see what you guys were telling me about at the McDonalds after skyline.


"Tree hugger GTFO"...... hahahahaaha
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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I wish I had a camera in the car for when I pulled up into the service lanes, you would have been able to see the dumbfounded/owned expression on my face as I realized the rollers at Montgomery East (thanks Dan you fawking **** itch!) were gone!!!

LMFAO-they got rid of them 1 month ago according to the guy who did the test. I flat out told him it would fail, and be bad. It did, but only 2 codes came up, that pertain to emissions. I asked him if the car needed no CEL period or no CEL with relation to emissions he said none period, but the printout would disagree as my 27 codes all didnt show up.

I cant find my scanner for the life of me, but when I do I'll confirm what I think is a catalytic converter inefficiency pair of fail.

Sooooo, 2 options one is now $450 of work to car, after I go back with "receipts" and fail again----> bingo 2 years extension, as the manager told me. Does not have to be emissions related work either, can be engine, mechanical, fluids, whatever.

I have an idea that would provide a permanent solution to this but once I see if its possiile I'll post about. I have until Feb 3!!!!
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
I wish I had a camera in the car for when I pulled up into the service lanes, you would have been able to see the dumbfounded/owned expression on my face as I realized the rollers at Montgomery East (thanks Dan you fawking **** itch!) were gone!!!

LMFAO-they got rid of them 1 month ago according to the guy who did the test. I flat out told him it would fail, and be bad. It did, but only 2 codes came up, that pertain to emissions. I asked him if the car needed no CEL period or no CEL with relation to emissions he said none period, but the printout would disagree as my 27 codes all didnt show up.

I cant find my scanner for the life of me, but when I do I'll confirm what I think is a catalytic converter inefficiency pair of fail.

Sooooo, 2 options one is now $450 of work to car, after I go back with "receipts" and fail again----> bingo 2 years extension, as the manager told me. Does not have to be emissions related work either, can be engine, mechanical, fluids, whatever.

I have an idea that would provide a permanent solution to this but once I see if its possiile I'll post about. I have until Feb 3!!!!
Bert if you need a reciet all you gotta do is stop by the shop.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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I guess they raised it to 2 years, back when I had my failing turbo datsun, they only extended it for 1 year at a time =(
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Man, I feel for you guys.
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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WOW , MD is sooo much more lienient than PA.

We should all chip in to a fund to buy one of those $5000 houses in Michigan and all register our cars there
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cass007
WOW , MD is sooo much more lienient than PA.

We should all chip in to a fund to buy one of those $5000 houses in Michigan and all register our cars there
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Bert if you need a reciet all you gotta do is stop by the shop.
I appreciate that Keith, I'll likely take you up on that offer.

Im leaving town for a wedding Friday morning I'll deal with this when I get back.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
I appreciate that Keith, I'll likely take you up on that offer.

Im leaving town for a wedding Friday morning I'll deal with this when I get back.
No problemo bro.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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A pair of non-foulers might delete those cat codes.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Alberto, any luck on Feb 3?
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