Mod-friendly smog place in SoCal

MbahSurip · 02-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Hi all, I failed my smog test because the engine of my car is somewhat modded. It's a 335i.

Here are the mods:
Tial turbo upgrade
Riss Racing Catless 3 inch downpipe with 02 sim and AR gaskets
Spearco FMIC
ER charge pipe (Polished)
ER top intercooler pipe ( Polished)
HKS BOV

I think it's mainly because of the catless down pipe. Do you guys know any hook up for a mod-friendly smog place so I don't have to put everything back to stock just for the test? I live in West Los Angeles.

BTW, I am sure many of you guys have a catless down pipe. How do you get away with it on the smog test?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

ES_TRADER · 02-01-2012, 11:59 PM

That would be illegal for a smog shop to do that and your asking for that information on a public forum. Gl buddy

MbahSurip · 02-02-2012, 01:43 AM

I know man.. Well I just wanna know how to deal with catless DP for the smog test. I was wondering if the only way is to just replace it w/ the original one or there is any other way.

I'm planning to swap it w/ the orig this weekend but just wonder if there's a back-door-way. lol..

chromisdesigns · 02-02-2012, 02:00 PM

It the shop goes strictly by the rules, the turbo mod is probably illegal, too.

Don't you guys consider the smog rules when you do this stuff to begin with?

project6 · 02-02-2012, 02:32 PM

We all know they exist and the shady ones do not get away with crap for so long by being stupid and going on the internet to advertise their dealings...that's a face to face encounter on a strictly personal recommendation with a stack of cash involved.

The stupid ones go on the internet to look for such things.

bsamoul · 02-02-2012, 02:33 PM

this thread is full of lol

deadmn1337 · 02-02-2012, 04:00 PM

your best option would be to swap the parts out otherwise go to some car meets and ask in person cuz posting something online in writing could get their shop in trouble or shut down so no one will actually let you know on the forum.

duB-Side · 02-02-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MbahSurip

Hi all, I failed my smog test because the engine of my car is somewhat modded. It's a 335i.

Here are the mods:
Tial turbo upgrade
Riss Racing Catless 3 inch downpipe with 02 sim and AR gaskets
Spearco FMIC
ER charge pipe (Polished)
ER top intercooler pipe ( Polished)
HKS BOV

Steve

Somewhat modded!? If that is only somewhat modded, then 90% of people on this form might as well be bone stock. GL man.

02-01-2012, 11:55 PM	#1
MbahSurip Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: e92 335 '07 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose iTrader: (3)	Mod-friendly smog place in SoCal - LA Hi all, I failed my smog test because the engine of my car is somewhat modded. It's a 335i. Here are the mods: Tial turbo upgrade Riss Racing Catless 3 inch downpipe with 02 sim and AR gaskets Spearco FMIC ER charge pipe (Polished) ER top intercooler pipe ( Polished) HKS BOV I think it's mainly because of the catless down pipe. Do you guys know any hook up for a mod-friendly smog place so I don't have to put everything back to stock just for the test? I live in West Los Angeles. BTW, I am sure many of you guys have a catless down pipe. How do you get away with it on the smog test? Thanks in advance. Steve
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	That would be illegal for a smog shop to do that and your asking for that information on a public forum. Gl buddy
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MbahSurip Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: e92 335 '07 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose iTrader: (3)	I know man.. Well I just wanna know how to deal with catless DP for the smog test. I was wondering if the only way is to just replace it w/ the original one or there is any other way. I'm planning to swap it w/ the orig this weekend but just wonder if there's a back-door-way. lol..
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	It the shop goes strictly by the rules, the turbo mod is probably illegal, too. Don't you guys consider the smog rules when you do this stuff to begin with?
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project6 TOML Rescue 6 Rep 664 Posts Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	We all know they exist and the shady ones do not get away with crap for so long by being stupid and going on the internet to advertise their dealings...that's a face to face encounter on a strictly personal recommendation with a stack of cash involved. The stupid ones go on the internet to look for such things.
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deadmn1337 Captain 39 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2016 EB 435i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (11)	your best option would be to swap the parts out otherwise go to some car meets and ask in person cuz posting something online in writing could get their shop in trouble or shut down so no one will actually let you know on the forum.
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