Sandi4JH@aol.com writes:
> From owner-sol Wed Jul 31 02:48:30 1996
> From: Sandi4JH@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 31 Jul 1996 03:48:30 -0400
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> j.e.upham@reading.ac
> Subject: Re: Smog Protests
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>
> Subj: brit car lists
> Date: 96-07-26 22:43:59 EDT
> From: TRIFARI
> To: Sandi4JH
>
>
> To: Everyone who has a car over 5 years old, British or American and wants to
> keep driving it in CA or the US. A must read. There IS something you can do
> about it. Below are some posts that should get your interest. In addition to
> them, NJ already has a law in effect that outlaws all cars over 5 yrs old by
> making the smog requirements so strict that NONE can pass them. CA and the
> FEDS are about to follow suit. They are trying to SNEAK this by us. Very hard
> to find out the info in time to stop it.
>
> Please forward this post along to any other car clubs who can help.
>
> There will be a smog protest in Sacramento, CA on Aug. 21 at the West Steps
> of the Capitol. BE THERE! If enuf of us show up, we can possbily change it.
> This sponsored by KSFO radio in the SF Bay area 560am. You can reach them for
> updates and info at 415/954-7523.
>
> See below for Del Slavens message about a DRIVE PROTEST in Washington, DC on
> AUG. 1st. BE THERE TOO. IT's short notice, but worth the effort.
>
> << Subj: New California Smog Law In Force
> Date: 96-07-26 03:52:45 EDT
> From: DOUG_JONES@hp-santaclara-om2.om.hp.com
> To: jensen-cars@halcyon.com
>
> Hi JenNuts,
>
> If you are interested in what our Government is doing to us, as what
> happens to us now will probably happen to you soon.
>
> >>>>
>
> My fearless mechanic James called this morning to advise that the new
> smog law is in effect. In practical terms, it means the following:
>
> The test gear is linked directly to Big Brother in Sacramento. There
> are no printouts and no certificates. Big Brother is informed via
> direct link that your vehicle's VIN either passed or did not.
>
> If the same VIN fails twice, that VIN is ruled a "gross polluter" and
> a trip to the referee is mandatory. The referee has the power to
> demand repairs that bring compliance (from an "authorized shop" over
> which you have no control in terms of price or expertise). The upper
> boundary for repairs is *expensive. Next time out, there is no upper
> limit.
>
> The referee is booked for about 1 1/2 months, during which time your
> VIN has been ruled off the road.
>
> The car must now pass a "high rpm" test as well as the idle and low
> rpm test that were the former requirements. James watched as a very
> fine TR-6, in excellent tune, failed this new test after passing both
> former tests. It failed just barely - 4.11 against a limit of 4.0.
> Nonetheless, one more fail and it is off the road!
>
> James was not clear that there is any way to prepare for this test, as
> it is not possible to tune the car on the test rig prior to the actual
> test run. He forsees BIG trouble for Jensen-Healeys, which were
> difficult to get through with the former test.
>
> Start saving now for an aftermarket catalytic converter - it may be
> your only option if you want to keep driving your car.
>
> If the above makes you unhappy, I strongly suggest you write all of
> your elected public servants and say so. Their unstated goal is to
> eliminate old automobiles and force you to a) buy a new car or b) take
> public transit. If your goal is otherwise, you better start making
> some noise.
>
> James asked me to distribute this message, as he is shocked and
> dismayed by what he saw, and he is not sure he can help British car
> owners pass the test under the new law.
>
> Not very cheery news ...
>
> DJ
> Subj: New California Smog Law In Force -Reply
> Date: 96-07-26 17:47:05 EDT
> From: TRMAIL4.TGARCIA@trmx3.dot.ca.gov (Tom Garcia)
> To: jensen-cars@halcyon.com
>
> For California drivers only: The current smog laws are nothing compared to
> what will happen around Feb, 97. At that time, the "New, Improved" smog test
> will be required. It consists of placing the vehicle on a Dynomometer, and
> testing the system under load. It also requires the tester to verify that
> other periferials are working, such as the Vacuum Purge of your charcoal
> canister. This is done by the mechanic cutting various vacuum lines,
> inserting a vacuum gauge, then splicing the mess back together after the
> tests are done. The test is estimated by the Gov to cost about $120 (US),
> but
> mechanics estimate it to be more like $150-$180. It will also be required on
> a
> yearly basis, not the every two years as is now the case.
>
> Chances of this going away are slim, as various Air Quality Boards have
> staked
> up to 30% of their required emissions reductions (to be in compliance with
> Federal EPA Clean Air Act) on implementing this testing proceedure. There's
> more, if anyone is interested.
>
> Tom G.
>
> Subj: Jensens to be murdered
> Date: 96-07-27 01:45:08 EDT
> From: FRJF87B@prodigy.com (MR DELBERT M SLAVENS)
> To: jensen-cars@halcyon.com
>
> -- [ From: Delbert M. Slavens * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] --
>
> Everyone,
> Just heard a rumor from a fellow enthusiast that there is a new law
> up
> for passage in Congress, that would outlaw cars built before 1965. The
> proposed law would require anything older than 65 be registered as an
> antique and limited to 500 miles max driving per year. Any other car
> would be required to report to the car crusher. If driven over the
> limit, tickets would ensue, possibly even impounding. This is
> supposedly a federal law, not just California. The vote in congress is
> supposedly the 1st week in August. Does anyone have any more info? I
> find the concept inconceivable, but then I work for the government and
> know that we have elected/appointed some real idiots. My car is a 73,
> but if it can be done to a 65 this year, it can be done to a 75 next
> year.
> there is some talk about having all the clubs support a "drive" on
> Washington in protest.
> Any info is desperately wanted. Time may be critically short if all
> this is true. I read about the California proposition that may require
> pollution junk on our cars. I can live with a catalytic converter. I
> can't live with the outlawing of my car. I don' know if my source is
> accurate or not, but we definitely have too much to lose to ignore the
> possibility.
> Del Slavens
> FRJF87B@prodigy.com
>
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