We have new emissions law in California that just went into effect. The
Tr3-being pre-1973 is exempt from emissions testing. And there is the
sliding scale -in fact in the new law, the scale is based in income. It does
cost $300 just to register out of state cars-I know plenty of people who
just keep reregistering their cars in the original state!
The new emissions testing is even stricter-I know someone with a 3 year
Honda-no modifications-who barely passed!
For me-I bought the car that way, I make under x amount of dollars a year so
I can apply for an exemption. Relative poverty does have its rewards!
Santa Maria is really beautiful country-actually , 74 miles north or sofrom
Santa Barbara, it's closer to San Luis Obispo (31 miles). And, if you like
vintage aeroplanes and wineries-you're near both.
Hope that helps!
Laura G.
'78 BRG Spit named 'Nigel'
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Simpson <dsimpson@ds2.ncweb.com>
To: "'spitfires@Autox.Team.Net'" <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>;
triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Friday, September 04, 1998 9:16 AM
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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