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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Im just wondering how you guys avoid smog in cali. My dad owns a house in willits where smog is required every two years. what are the procedures for changing my car over to this? How legal is it? How hard is it?
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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everyone on this board is smog legal bro, we're the kinda people that like to keep the air of California clean as can be
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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Wicked, you're the man, cause I'm not understanding anything this ******* saying.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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You mean there's ways around smog laws?? Never heard of it!
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
Wicked, you're the man, cause I'm not understanding anything this ******* saying.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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the way you get around smog laws in california is you move out of the state.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LFNDUST
the way you get around smog laws in california is you move out of the state.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LFNDUST
the way you get around smog laws in california is you move out of the state.
DAMN! Took the words right outa my mouth. BTW: I can say this cuz I'm originally from LA.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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hey what smog guys do you guys all use??????
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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need the names phone numbers and adresses so i can get them i mean get there help.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rocketrider93
need the names phone numbers and adresses so i can get them i mean get there help.
I PM'd you the names and numbers of all of the shops. Go get 'em.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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I PM'd you the names and numbers of all of the shops. Go get 'em.

you guys are too funny...but seriously cough seriously who can I bust i mean use to get my car smogged illegally?
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Wicked94Z
everyone on this board is smog legal bro, we're the kinda people that like to keep the air of California clean as can be
i Do my part.... I added 2 etxra cats!
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Juiced
i Do my part.... I added 2 etxra cats!
<----- Same here, bought myself a Toyota Prius! 55mpg
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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For all of you concerned about enviorment my car is clean i just plan on putting long tubes on my car. Wich will not pass smog visually but out the tail pipe it will pass. And this is just a question hor hypothetical reasons.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Sell your car and buy a Trek bicycle. I don't think smog checks are required for pedal bikes, at least not yet
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Sell your car and buy a Trek bicycle. I don't think smog checks are required for pedal bikes, at least not yet
Last i heard the owners might have to undergo natural gas inspections but not sure.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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any modification from the factory configuration to evade the smog station is an abomination of the emancipation proclamation and may result in termination of your driving... uhh.... obligation.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by whatsaholden
any modification from the factory configuration to evade the smog station is an abomination of the emancipation proclamation and may result in termination of your driving... uhh.... obligation.
That's right, Abraham ****** Lincoln will rise from his grave and not only take your car, but your slaves as well.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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