That shit is the devil. They have that here in my neck of the woodsThere are rumors that California will start using RapidPass to catch scofflaws that run non-compliant vehicles.
That shit is the devil. They have that here in my neck of the woodsThere are rumors that California will start using RapidPass to catch scofflaws that run non-compliant vehicles.
Rapid pass requires you to pass at least 2-3 times a year. Every 2 years. All you have to do is drive through it. So folks who are swapping down pipes are screwed.This seems preferable to what CA is doing at this point. Emissions should be pass or fail, no matter what mods you have. You either meet emissions standards at the tailpipe or you don't.
Meh, I'm keeping stock DP, unless it turns into a dedicated track car.Rapid pass requires you to pass at least 2-3 times a year. Every 2 years. All you have to do is drive through it. So folks who are swapping down pipes are screwed.
Yes, but in VA there is also a physical safety inspection that sometimes checks for mods.This seems preferable to what CA is doing at this point. Emissions should be pass or fail, no matter what mods you have. You either meet emissions standards at the tailpipe or you don't.
VA is different. You need to pass once before your next test in two years. Once you've passed, you get a bill in the mail for the $28 emissions test fee. Once paid, the system will disregard your plate for another 18 months or so.Rapid pass requires you to pass at least 2-3 times a year. Every 2 years. All you have to do is drive through it. So folks who are swapping down pipes are screwed.
That black market for unmodded cars is kinda genius.Yes, but in VA there is also a physical safety inspection that sometimes checks for mods.
There is a black market for renting un-modded cars for a few hours at meets. You find a car that looks like yours, rent it and swap plates while you drive by a rapidpass location. You swap plates back and you've passed emissions.
But yes, as long as you are compliant, there should be no reason to look for mods. If you can get compliant without cats then you should be given a medal.
I wish there was better availability of emissions compliant, high flow cats. They exist, they're just expensive and most of the aftermarket seems geared towards "faster for cheaper". AWE had the only compliant one on the market when I was shopping, but it was always unavailable or backordered. I would have gladly paid extra to not fight with spacers or DP swaps and have clean emissions.Meh, I'm keeping stock DP.
Anyway, set a standard, you either pass at the tailpipe or not.
If someone can't pass emissions, they shouldn't be driving it on the road. Sorry, not sorry.
I was picking up some Krispy Kremes a couple of years ago driving my wife's Civic when they had a Honda meet and a guy came up to me and said "can I rent your car for an hour? I'll give you $100" I declined and suggested he find one on Turo.That black market for unmodded cars is kinda genius.
Most counties don't even go that far. I grew up in a county that did emissions, but basically every BFE county around DFW was just visual inspection. I had my Celica registered in one of those counties and they'd just make sure my blinkers worked and send me on my way.In Texas, a lil cash gets you a pass lol
This seems preferable to what CA is doing at this point. Emissions should be pass or fail, no matter what mods you have. You either meet emissions standards at the tailpipe or you don't.
What kind of dystopian state you guys driving around in where cops impound cars for being modified? 'Round here, people can drive the most ratchet shit and nobody cares.
This is the issue. EPA wants you to pass at the tail pipe. While fucking carb wants to try and fuck u at every cornerMeh, I'm keeping stock DP, unless it turns into a dedicated track car.
Anyway, set a standard, you either pass at the tailpipe or not.
If someone can't pass emissions, they shouldn't be driving it on the road. Sorry, not sorry.
Not really. EPA and Federal law say removing emissions equipment or altering emissions is illegal.This is the issue. EPA wants you to pass at the tail pipe. While fucking carb wants to try and fuck u at every corner