Did I see you driving around in Longmont today? IIRC you pulled into Autozone. I was like yep, another jeep at the parts store!montanablueSJ wrote:After failing the first time because I forgot my key (doh!)(They claimed they couldn't test it since it starts without a key.) I went back the next day with a key in there (they didn't check it this time) and then they hooked it up, checked my smog equipment, and ran the test. Amazingly I passed, even without any carb tuning or timing, I initially just wanted to see how it would do and what I was in for to get it to pass. After passing and what a relief that was, I went to the DMV on my high horse to get it registered and get some plates so it would finally be legal. I brought all the info but then found out that the vehicle's title had a mistake in the VIN number, a single letter got typed incorrectly on the title. So I was shot down hard there. Now I have to track down the previous owner (who is out of state) and have him send it back to his dmv to have it corrected. That, or I go through some "bond" thing which sounds very complicated and a lot of paperwork. Wish me luck! This thing has been a pain in the butt for me, hoping it will all be worth it someday.
I know, that's what I said! But I think it's kind of like a little inspection they do. It's just very brief, not like other states where they have to fully inspect the car, check the brakes, tires, lights, etc. to pass inspection. Here, they just won't pass you if they notice something wrong like leaking oil or the horn doesn't work.ShagWagon wrote:What a friggin nightmare emissions!!
Because you don't have a key? What if I wanted to install a clapper ignition?
That has sooooo nothing at all to do at all with air quality.
That's BS. It's a public place.Charles Kline wrote:I got my ass chewed out for taking a photo of the Honcho getting it emissions done. They don't want evidence of their mistreatment of our vehicles.
Congrats. Did you have to go multiple times?
Colorado really does have some great FSJs...
-Charles
Nope. The point is, it is a F$%*ing money racket. Has nothing to do with the environment. Glad there's no testing in my county.ShagWagon wrote:What I find rediculous about it is that you fail automatically if you upgrade to FI. Unless it's a Howell unit as if someone who made that rule has a buddy that owns that company.... hrmmm.
I've never heard of any FI upgrade that polluted more than before it was upgraded.
Isn't the point of it all to have cleaner air?
Should be more like " Oh I see you've upgraded to FI. Here's a tax credit equal to your complete cost to upgrade it."