First, let me direct you to an internet site that should explain just
about everything:
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/smoghome.htm
It has a specific section of information for people moving into
California. If you don't have web access let me know and I can copy
some of the text into an e-mail note to you.
Verify this with the official info at the web site, but I believe that
California has stricter laws than the federal standards. In '91 I
bought an '86 Mazda in California. I then moved to Alabama and last
year moved back to California. When I went to re-register the Mazda in
California I had to pay a $300 fee since it didn't have some sticker
under the hood certifying it in California. I also had a '90 Honda that
was purchased new in California and it had this sticker so when I went
to re-register it I didn't have to pay the fee.
Your cars will have to pass the smog test which is a tailpipe emissions
test as well as making sure that all the mandated emissions equipment is
installed and working properly. You will also likely have to pay this
$300 "fee" . If you have all the emissions equipment that was required
for your year car then you'll most likely pass the test. It's a sliding
scale so older cars before fancy emissions equipment can have "worse"
emissions.
This is all my interpretation and remembrance of the rules so make you
get the official information from the web site.
In the end though whatever you have to pay is probably worth it to be
able to drive a convertible around in the gorgeous Southern California
sun!!!
Bob Bollinger
'79 Spitfire
> ----------
> From: Dave Simpson[SMTP:dsimpson@ds2.ncweb.com]
> Reply To: Dave Simpson
> Sent: September 04, 1998 8:58 AM
> To: "'spitfires@Autox.Team.Net'"; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: California Emmisons?
>
> Sorry to bomb both lists but, I am need of some answers to some
> questions about getting a 76 federal spitfire and a TR3 licensed in
> California. I have just been offered a job in Santa Maria (north of
> Santa Barbara)
>
> Can a 1976 spitfire Federal version meet what ever standards are
> required?
>
> Presently it has a no emission equipment installed, But I have
> collected all of the parts necessary except a functioning EGR valve.
> The one I have has a bad diaphragm. If I reinstall all of this
> ""stuff"
> will it be able to pass?
>
> On the TR3, it has Strombergs carburettors instead of the SU, will
> that
> make any difference, what is the deal with older card such as these?
>
> Any other comments on the area or cost of living will be greatly
> appreciated?
>
> A big TIA to all, and have a enjoyable Holiday weekend
>
> Dave Simpson
> NE Ohio for now ???
>
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