SMOG TIME for 2007's - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

joec500 · 11-14-2012, 02:39 PM

Has anyone taken their tuned N54's to SMOG yet. Thankfully mine are not due until January (NO MORE SNIFFER in 2013), but I was curious how crazy the technicians go over visuals, as I have Downpipes installed, but my secondaries are in place on the stock exhaust. I can easily re-install my stock intake, so I am not worried about that.

Mahhvinn · 11-14-2012, 02:45 PM

Some of the places I've been to and my buddies, the smog tech checks the engine bay and exhaust. They didn't check the cats. Good luck Joe! I'm sure you'll pass!

Coding@DetailAddict · 11-14-2012, 06:48 PM

Marvin... which spot? PM?

wafflesmartano · 11-14-2012, 07:33 PM

Has anyone heard about whether or not it is illegal now to have High Flow Cats installed?

joec500 · 12-30-2012, 11:56 AM

BUMP, anyone getting Smogged in JAN, I heard they are removing the Sniffer test

http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResource...esentation.pdf

skinrock · 12-30-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wafflesmartano

Has anyone heard about whether or not it is illegal now to have High Flow Cats installed?

Old post, but anything except stock is technically illegal, even in states that don't check for emissions.

Bimmer Barney · 12-30-2012, 01:12 PM

Mine is in October. I'm going to install a DP Fix then, turn JB4 off and then go for it. If I fail the first time I'll put everything back to stock and go back. I expect to pass the first time, though...No Sniffer this year

Stangorang · 12-30-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Mine is in October. I'm going to install a DP Fix then, turn JB4 off and then go for it. If I fail the first time I'll put everything back to stock and go back. I expect to pass the first time, though...No Sniffer this year

I know with Cobb that the dp codes are still present when you check the obd port so it won't pass. But maybe it will with a dp fix?

Bimmer Barney · 12-30-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stangorang

I know with Cobb that the dp codes are still present when you check the obd port so it won't pass. But maybe it will with a dp fix?

Correct. Same with JB4; gotta have it turned of for OBDII readiness, and thus need the DP Fix so suppress codes for c@less dp's

64-46 · 01-01-2013, 04:29 PM

On a side note. If you're in SF, get your smog check at the Chevron on Market and Castro. $30 for the test and certificate. Tell them you saw the deal on Google. I just got mine done 2 weeks ago.

sourphish · 01-01-2013, 05:23 PM

Dang, mine is due in 2 weeks -_-. Worried about visual like intake and secondary cats removed..

ign335i · 01-01-2013, 10:56 PM

I am concerned about the DCI and meth for visual inspection.

joec500 · 01-01-2013, 11:58 PM

The intake is easy...Not sure about Meth though. I don't have my primary cats!!!

ign335i · 01-02-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by joec500

The intake is easy...Not sure about Meth though. I don't have my primary cats!!!

I don't think they will remove underbody trays. I wouldn't worry about them if you have a dpfix.

Coding@DetailAddict · 01-02-2013, 03:52 PM

So for sure no more sniffers?
DP fix and engine bay with stock air box should be good to go?

joec500 · 01-02-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant@DetailAddict

So for sure no more sniffers?
DP fix and engine bay with stock air box should be good to go?

According to this:
http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResource...ual%202013.pdf

NO, but I will try to drive by a SMOG shop to ask.

Coding@DetailAddict · 01-02-2013, 04:10 PM

You rock, thanks man.
Please let us know your findings.

joec500 · 01-02-2013, 04:20 PM

http://www.importtuner.com/tech/impp...missions_laws/

joec500 · 01-02-2013, 08:29 PM

UPDATE, stopped by two Smog stations, Tailpipe will still be used, they will eventually phase it out, but unknown when...I am guessing secondaries only will not pass :\ Time to get some downpipes.

Route 16 · 01-02-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joec500

UPDATE, stopped by two Smog stations, Tailpipe will still be used, they will eventually phase it out, but unknown when...I am guessing secondaries only will not pass :\ Time to get some downpipes.

You have secondaries but no primary? Did you happen to ask removal of 2ndary will not pass but pass with primary? (for us NA cars)

hipnotic · 01-02-2013, 08:57 PM

how about removal of muffler in the case of a muffler delete will that pass the visual inspection of the smog test or they don't even do a visual inspection?

joec500 · 01-02-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Route 16

You have secondaries but no primary? Did you happen to ask removal of 2ndary will not pass but pass with primary? (for us NA cars)

Nope...sorry.

Yah I have stock exhaust on my aftermarket DP's

11-14-2012, 02:39 PM	#1
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,706 iTrader: (10)	SMOG TIME for 2007's Has anyone taken their tuned N54's to SMOG yet. Thankfully mine are not due until January (NO MORE SNIFFER in 2013), but I was curious how crazy the technicians go over visuals, as I have Downpipes installed, but my secondaries are in place on the stock exhaust. I can easily re-install my stock intake, so I am not worried about that. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch Last edited by joec500; 11-14-2012 at 04:47 PM.
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11-14-2012, 06:48 PM	#3
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12-30-2012, 11:56 AM	#5
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,706 iTrader: (10)	BUMP, anyone getting Smogged in JAN, I heard they are removing the Sniffer test http://www.bar.ca.gov/80_BARResource...esentation.pdf __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch Last edited by joec500; 12-30-2012 at 12:04 PM.

01-01-2013, 05:23 PM	#11
sourphish Major Drives: '07 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berkeley and San Gabriel, CA Posts: 1,426 iTrader: (20) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [3.50]	Dang, mine is due in 2 weeks -_-. Worried about visual like intake and secondary cats removed.. __________________ 2007 E92 335i, 6MT, Sparking Graphite, ZPP, ZSP, Nav, Logic7

11-14-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
wafflesmartano New Member Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 17 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW/335i [0.00]	Has anyone heard about whether or not it is illegal now to have High Flow Cats installed?

12-30-2012, 01:12 PM	#7
Bimmer Barney Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 178 iTrader: (3)	Mine is in October. I'm going to install a DP Fix then, turn JB4 off and then go for it. If I fail the first time I'll put everything back to stock and go back. I expect to pass the first time, though...No Sniffer this year

01-01-2013, 04:29 PM	#10
64-46 New Member Drives: e91xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: 4fifteen Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	On a side note. If you're in SF, get your smog check at the Chevron on Market and Castro. $30 for the test and certificate. Tell them you saw the deal on Google. I just got mine done 2 weeks ago.

01-01-2013, 10:56 PM	#12
ign335i Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Posts: 242 iTrader: (1)	I am concerned about the DCI and meth for visual inspection.

01-01-2013, 11:58 PM	#13
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,706 iTrader: (10)	The intake is easy...Not sure about Meth though. I don't have my primary cats!!! __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch

01-02-2013, 03:52 PM	#15
Coding@DetailAddict BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 335i E92 (SGM) Join Date: May 2011 Location: 1600 Wyatt Dr. Ste. 16, Santa Clara CA Posts: 3,032 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E92 [3.79]	So for sure no more sniffers? DP fix and engine bay with stock air box should be good to go? __________________ █ Click HERE for Info & Pricing █

01-02-2013, 04:10 PM	#17
Coding@DetailAddict BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 335i E92 (SGM) Join Date: May 2011 Location: 1600 Wyatt Dr. Ste. 16, Santa Clara CA Posts: 3,032 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E92 [3.79]	You rock, thanks man. Please let us know your findings. __________________ █ Click HERE for Info & Pricing █

01-02-2013, 04:20 PM	#18
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,706 iTrader: (10)	http://www.importtuner.com/tech/impp...missions_laws/ __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch

01-02-2013, 08:29 PM	#19
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,706 iTrader: (10)	UPDATE, stopped by two Smog stations, Tailpipe will still be used, they will eventually phase it out, but unknown when...I am guessing secondaries only will not pass :\ Time to get some downpipes. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch

01-02-2013, 08:57 PM	#21
hipnotic Major General Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 6,543 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [3.50]	how about removal of muffler in the case of a muffler delete will that pass the visual inspection of the smog test or they don't even do a visual inspection? __________________

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