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  1. JAD3081982

    JAD3081982 Rookie

    Aug 25, 2024
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    Jeff Dillingham
    #1 JAD3081982, Sep 17, 2024
    Smog Alert

    In Southern California. Trying to get my 81 308 GTSI smoged and it did not pass the first time. Anyone know whare I can get the car done. May have to get it detuned to get it to pass.

    Any ideas would help immensely.
     
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  2. rob5819

    rob5819 Formula Junior

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    #2 rob5819, Sep 17, 2024
    I would post your question in the Southern California thread. You're too far away from San Diego for my recommendations, but you might find someone in your area who can help: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/forums/california-southern.12/.
     
  3. JAD3081982

    JAD3081982 Rookie

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    #3 JAD3081982, Sep 17, 2024
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  4. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 fatbillybob, Sep 17, 2024
    Does the car not pass or is the car not smog legal and you think you can get around that?
     
  5. Kenny94945

    Kenny94945 Karting

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    #5 Kenny94945, Sep 18, 2024
    fatbilly asks a great question for the OP.

    If missing smog equipment, well, ya, that may make the term impossible valid.
    If stock, but "out of tune" local mechanics may be of assistance.
    If stock and still won't pass in Calif. there is the next step above the local smog certification shops of the area Smog Referee.
    I'd also ask, what happened at the last Calif. registration smog test 2 years ago (what changed)?

    Good luck.
     
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  6. F1blood

    F1blood Rookie

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    #6 F1blood, Sep 18, 2024
    If it passed 2 years ago Im hopeful for you that its not a major issue . Im for sure interested in how you resolve the problem. This is a great thread in the hopes that other 3x8 owners in California can find helpful.
     
  7. JAD3081982

    JAD3081982 Rookie

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    #7 JAD3081982, Sep 18, 2024
    Car passed 2 years ago. Its recently tuned but running little rich. Had it tested, but just barely did not pass. I want someone who can tune correctly to pass and get the smog done at the same time. In hind site should have approach this in the first place. All smog equipment in tact. Thanks
     
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