smog in cali

kerm1t · 08-17-2017, 07:46 PM

I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on how often we need to get smog check done in california. I just got my 2017 m3 beginning of this year and installed DP + Jb4, so im wondering what the answer is?

I've read some threads saying newer cars dont need smog from 2-4 years, and/or you can apply for a smog exemption?

Also, for those who have DP installed, are you guys removing and reinstalling it every time?

Thescout13 · 08-17-2017, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on how often we need to get smog check done in california. I just got my 2017 m3 beginning of this year and installed DP + Jb4, so im wondering what the answer is?

I've read some threads saying newer cars dont need smog from 2-4 years, and/or you can apply for a smog exemption?

Also, for those who have DP installed, are you guys removing and reinstalling it every time?

5 years on new cars.

As to when you finally need to get it, find a good smog guy who will help you skirt the rules. Ask a local independent shop to point you in right direction.

tooshay · 08-17-2017, 10:59 PM

No smog test for the first 5 years on new cars. After that, it's just a visual inspection under the hood and hook your car up to a computer to see if there is any emission warning from your car's computer. No more tailpipe test on newer cars. I forgot the exact model years tho.

kerm1t · 08-17-2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tooshay

No smog test for the first 5 years on new cars. After that, it's just a visual inspection under the hood and hook your car up to a computer to see if there is any emission warning from your car's computer. No more tailpipe test on newer cars. I forgot the exact model years tho.

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on how often we need to get smog check done in california. I just got my 2017 m3 beginning of this year and installed DP + Jb4, so im wondering what the answer is?

I've read some threads saying newer cars dont need smog from 2-4 years, and/or you can apply for a smog exemption?

Also, for those who have DP installed, are you guys removing and reinstalling it every time?

5 years on new cars.

As to when you finally need to get it, find a good smog guy who will help you skirt the rules. Ask a local independent shop to point you in right direction.

Awesome thanks for this! If it's a visual inspection, do you have to uninstall jb4 or remove intake?

isugoo · 08-18-2017, 12:01 AM

unless you bought it from out of state, you don't need a smog for a while.

Thescout13 · 08-18-2017, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

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Originally Posted by tooshay

No smog test for the first 5 years on new cars. After that, it's just a visual inspection under the hood and hook your car up to a computer to see if there is any emission warning from your car's computer. No more tailpipe test on newer cars. I forgot the exact model years tho.

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Originally Posted by Thescout13

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Originally Posted by kerm1t

I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on how often we need to get smog check done in california. I just got my 2017 m3 beginning of this year and installed DP + Jb4, so im wondering what the answer is?

I've read some threads saying newer cars dont need smog from 2-4 years, and/or you can apply for a smog exemption?

Also, for those who have DP installed, are you guys removing and reinstalling it every time?

5 years on new cars.

As to when you finally need to get it, find a good smog guy who will help you skirt the rules. Ask a local independent shop to point you in right direction.

Awesome thanks for this! If it's a visual inspection, do you have to uninstall jb4 or remove intake?

JB4 can easily be hidden and with the intake it depends on who does it. Like I mentioned above finding a good local tune shop will help find the good smog checkers who just see a regular intake

HighlyMedicated · 08-18-2017, 04:22 AM

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/smog

Downpipe need to take off and install stock

Nikolas · 08-25-2017, 03:47 PM

Yes, if you bought the car out of state you have to smog it when you first register it, even if it is brand new. Then you get a 5 year break, then every 2 years after that.

There are some parts of CA that do not have any smog requirement, typically very rural areas.

e90-4aj · 08-25-2017, 04:20 PM

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kerm1t Captain 169 Rep 926 Posts Drives: 17 M3 ZCP Stage 2 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	smog in cali I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on how often we need to get smog check done in california. I just got my 2017 m3 beginning of this year and installed DP + Jb4, so im wondering what the answer is? I've read some threads saying newer cars dont need smog from 2-4 years, and/or you can apply for a smog exemption? Also, for those who have DP installed, are you guys removing and reinstalling it every time?
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tooshay Captain 313 Rep 755 Posts Drives: G20+M3 badge Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Temecula iTrader: (6)	No smog test for the first 5 years on new cars. After that, it's just a visual inspection under the hood and hook your car up to a computer to see if there is any emission warning from your car's computer. No more tailpipe test on newer cars. I forgot the exact model years tho. __________________ G20 with some ///M3 stuff = G80
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isugoo Major General 247 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	unless you bought it from out of state, you don't need a smog for a while. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	Yes, if you bought the car out of state you have to smog it when you first register it, even if it is brand new. Then you get a 5 year break, then every 2 years after that. There are some parts of CA that do not have any smog requirement, typically very rural areas.
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