Californa emissions violation/citation - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LSX Camaro · 01-17-2014, 12:42 PM

Has anyone been cited for an emissions violation, specifically long tube headers, high flow/no cats? Not concerned about noise violations. Only serious emission violations. What happened, how much did it cost, and how did you fix it.

tribone · 01-17-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

Has anyone been cited for an emissions violation, specifically long tube headers, high flow/no cats? Not concerned about noise violations. Only serious emission violations. What happened, how much did it cost, and how did you fix it.

Luckily not me. And hopefully I won't have to find out. But if I hear something, I'll let you know.

-G

King Nothing · 01-17-2014, 11:10 PM

Last I was told it is 1k per cat that has been moved from factory position, I could be wrong though. The fix? Put manifolds and cats back on or be forced to pay the fine

Ryne @ CMS · 01-18-2014, 10:42 AM

I have twice... Just paid the fine, never even took it to the ref... Even if you go to ref you still have to pay the fine... Stupid law..

caper · 01-18-2014, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS

I have twice... Just paid the fine, never even took it to the ref... Even if you go to ref you still have to pay the fine... Stupid law..

and was it 1k per cat? jesus I hope not. was it on a random stop?

Ryne @ CMS · 01-18-2014, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caper

and was it 1k per cat? jesus I hope not. was it on a random stop?

No it was like $450 total... He pulled me over because I was with a group of loud cars, just picked me out of the group... Honestly it's a rare instance..

caper · 01-18-2014, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS

No it was like $450 total... He pulled me over because I was with a group of loud cars, just picked me out of the group... Honestly it's a rare instance..

yeah I got pulled over in the parking lot of the gym after just starting my car and pulling away. asked me all kids of questions about my car being loud and (for some reason) race fuel...then told me to keep it down. I never went above 2k rpm lol...I was keeping it down lol. the guy was a pr!ck.

Ryne @ CMS · 01-18-2014, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caper

yeah I got pulled over in the parking lot of the gym after just starting my car and pulling away. asked me all kids of questions about my car being loud and (for some reason) race fuel...then told me to keep it down. I never went above 2k rpm lol...I was keeping it down lol. the guy was a pr!ck.

Most cops are cool though... Only if you're driving likes douche they tend to mess with you..

King Nothing · 01-18-2014, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caper

and was it 1k per cat? jesus I hope not. was it on a random stop?

I was only told that but had no evidence if it was real or not.

Even if it's $450 a ticket plus finding a smog hook up every 2 years isn't worth it for the price. I'd rather just have smog legal stuff and not have to worry about getting pulled over for excessive noise or failing smog, that's just me though

Ryne @ CMS · 01-18-2014, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stock6.0GTO

I was only told that but had no evidence if it was real or not.

Even if it's $450 a ticket plus finding a smog hook up every 2 years isn't worth it for the price. I'd rather just have smog legal stuff and not have to worry about getting pulled over for excessive noise or failing smog, that's just me though

You don't have to have your car loud... My current cars are in fact very quiet. It really depends on your enthusiast level with cars.. To a lot of people having a car that much faster or fun is worth it to them.. It's all up to the end user.

SPCBA · 01-18-2014, 02:03 PM

Dont drive like a complete idiot or piss of the LEO. I have gotten fixit tickets for noise...those cops knew my car had been modified..they dont care unless you are being dumb 99.9998% of the time.

the new california smog laws are supposed to change some things...so that may alleviate your worries about getting a pencil whipped smog test every 2 years.

Ryne your vette is NOT quiet.

Ryne @ CMS · 01-18-2014, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPCBA

Dont drive like a complete idiot or piss of the LEO. I have gotten fixit tickets for noise...those cops knew my car had been modified..they dont care unless you are being dumb 99.9998% of the time.

the new california smog laws are supposed to change some things...so that may alleviate your worries about getting a pencil whipped smog test every 2 years.

Ryne your vette is NOT quiet.

It is to me... Lol

King Nothing · 01-18-2014, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS

You don't have to have your car loud... My current cars are in fact very quiet. It really depends on your enthusiast level with cars.. To a lot of people having a car that much faster or fun is worth it to them.. It's all up to the end user.

Is your exhaust under 90 decibels lol I plan on a smog legal supercharger with shorty headers and sweet thunder exhaust. Smog wise I'll pass and never worry, sound level will always be in violation lol

01-17-2014, 12:42 PM	#1
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Californa emissions violation/citation Has anyone been cited for an emissions violation, specifically long tube headers, high flow/no cats? Not concerned about noise violations. Only serious emission violations. What happened, how much did it cost, and how did you fix it. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

01-17-2014, 11:10 PM	#3
King Nothing Under a Peterbilt Drives: Rogue, Durango and Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto Posts: 1,121	Last I was told it is 1k per cat that has been moved from factory position, I could be wrong though. The fix? Put manifolds and cats back on or be forced to pay the fine __________________ Sold-2006 Pontiac GTO M6 1 of 475 353rwhp 353rwtq Sold-2000 Camaro SS A4 Hardtop #867 of 8913 1 of 103 Bright Rally Red Hardtop SS A4 in 2000 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 By Berger #11BC21

01-18-2014, 02:03 PM	#11
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	Dont drive like a complete idiot or piss of the LEO. I have gotten fixit tickets for noise...those cops knew my car had been modified..they dont care unless you are being dumb 99.9998% of the time. the new california smog laws are supposed to change some things...so that may alleviate your worries about getting a pencil whipped smog test every 2 years. Ryne your vette is NOT quiet. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

01-18-2014, 10:42 AM	#4
Ryne @ CMS Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 06 C6 Z06, 15 Sierra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 778	I have twice... Just paid the fine, never even took it to the ref... Even if you go to ref you still have to pay the fine... Stupid law..