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No more emissions testing on pre-ODBII cars in NY

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  1. ace_pilot

    ace_pilot Formula Junior

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    For those of us with euro cars and cars with problematic emissions, it appears after Dec 31, 2010, we do not need to pass emissions on those crazy dyno machines. Anyone go for inspection lately care to comment on this? I was told they only check for safety now. This is day in heaven for us!

    This is the only relevant information that I've found.

    http://www.nyvip.us/interior/dmvmsg-view.php?msgid=246

    Ace
     
    ace_pilot, Mar 17, 2011
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  2. 76Steel

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    I did get a leaflet from my insurance co saying something to this effect. They mentioned anytime after August 2011 cars in general, at least in NJ - will only get safety inspection.
     
    76Steel, Mar 20, 2011
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    Yes, that is correct, pre-1996 non-OBDii cars will now just be a safety inspection (Repair shops are required though to verify that the vehicle has catalytic converters :-( )

    John
     
    LotusS4, Mar 20, 2011
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    Can those catalytic converters be stored in the trunk? :p
     
    Ashman, Mar 21, 2011
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    well, lets say they arent going to crack them open to see if there is anything inside :) Making those test pipes that resemble cats look real good.
     
    LotusS4, Mar 21, 2011
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    !!!! YOW!

    Makes sense too. Not too many non-ODBII vehicles on the road and dwindling every day.
    Hooray!!!
     
    buzzm2005, Mar 21, 2011
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  7. ace_pilot

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    My euro car came with two exhaust. The first one was a straight thru Tubi. The second one was home made from a BMW catalytic converter with one set of fake tail pipes simply welded on and the other set of tail pipes directly out of the converter. No muffler.

    Needless to say, I never put that home made one on!

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  9. buzzm2005

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    Got the Mondi inspected today on 11th Ave and 51St. Safety only. Zero issues. $21. Done.
     
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  10. glenv6

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    Hello - I am resurrecting this old thread to find out from the group what registration/inspection/emission nightmares I might face when I move my '85 Euro 308QV from Texas to NY next month. Without going into the specific line items, my car is everything you would expect of a Euro model.

    Thanks!
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  11. dwhite

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    Absolutely none. Just register and spend 12 bucks or so on a safety inspection. The car is over 25 years old.
     
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    Awesome, thanks! Looking forward to driving those beautiful roads back east.
     
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