For You CA Folks: Question About FI, Smog Check & Being A New CA Resident

jmciver · Fri, Dec-19-2008, 01:29:03 AM

Well I just found out that Uncle Sam (aka the Navy) will be shipping me out to San Diego for at least 2 years. If my E46 makes the trip (i.e. it does not sell), I was wondering if there were any waivers, exemptions, time extensions, etc for getting my car smog checked either because I am military or because the car is relatively new (2005 model year) or both.

I know VF is still working on the long process of CARB approval for Stage I, which would make this all a moot point if complete. However, I wanted to start learning about what I may (or may not) have to do regarding smog check.

**JTrejo** · Fri, Dec-19-2008, 01:32:13 AM

need a buddy for that. I have a guy and i bet lot of other members out here know guys also. so dont worry

Orange fever · Fri, Dec-19-2008, 01:51:17 AM

+1 on that
like JTrejo said we know ppl .....

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Originally Posted by JTrejo

need a buddy for that. I have a guy and i bet lot of other members out here know guys also. so dont worry

docwyte · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 02:20:35 AM

Or just don't become a Cali resident. Since you're in the military, you can keep your car registered out of state without a problem. Then you don't need to bother with the Cali smog stuff.

jmciver · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 02:28:12 AM

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Originally Posted by docwyte

Or just don't become a Cali resident. Since you're in the military, you can keep your car registered out of state without a problem. Then you don't need to bother with the Cali smog stuff.

That is what I would like to do, but I had heard that CA was real strict about registering cars there if you live there, even for military.

ArmyAV8R · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 08:53:58 AM

If you keep your state of residence as Virginia you won't have an issue. That way you just keep the car registered in Virginia and it is legal because you are military. That way you will never have to register it in CA and never have to deal with CARB.

Nik@VFE · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 03:49:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jmciver

Well I just found out that Uncle Sam (aka the Navy) will be shipping me out to San Diego for at least 2 years.

Congrats on the move. Southern Cali is where "it's at". Now you will be able to participate and meet up with the M-Fest crew and fellow S54 owners! There is a very large contingency here, you have friends here that you did not even know about!

DLSJ5 · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 04:53:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nik@vf-engineering

Congrats on the move. Southern Cali is where "it's at". Now you will be able to participate and meet up with the M-Fest crew and fellow S54 owners! There is a very large contingency here, you have friends here that you did not even know about!

Agreed, looking forward to meeting Jim!

jmciver · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 07:17:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nik@vf-engineering

Congrats on the move. Southern Cali is where "it's at". Now you will be able to participate and meet up with the M-Fest crew and fellow S54 owners! There is a very large contingency here, you have friends here that you did not even know about!

Yeah, I will be looking forward to that type of stuff. I have met quite a few southern Cali folks on the boards. I won't be out there for several months though, around Jun 09.

leletyM3 · Sat, Dec-20-2008, 09:08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JTrejo

need a buddy for that. I have a guy and i bet lot of other members out here know guys also. so dont worry

Yup....that is wat I do for my turbo dd!

Fri, Dec-19-2008, 01:29:03 AM	#1
jmciver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,097 Reputation: 0 Location: PacNW	For You CA Folks: Question About FI, Smog Check & Being A New CA Resident Well I just found out that Uncle Sam (aka the Navy) will be shipping me out to San Diego for at least 2 years. If my E46 makes the trip (i.e. it does not sell), I was wondering if there were any waivers, exemptions, time extensions, etc for getting my car smog checked either because I am military or because the car is relatively new (2005 model year) or both. I know VF is still working on the long process of CARB approval for Stage I, which would make this all a moot point if complete. However, I wanted to start learning about what I may (or may not) have to do regarding smog check. __________________ James 2005 Imola Red M3 - VF Stage I Supercharged (Track car upgrades complete....... But back under the knife to address some issues ) E46 M3 VF Engineering Stage I Supercharger DIY

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docwyte Track addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,632 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	Or just don't become a Cali resident. Since you're in the military, you can keep your car registered out of state without a problem. Then you don't need to bother with the Cali smog stuff. __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track machine '04 Audi A4 Avant Daily Driver

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JTrejo Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 2,445 Reputation: 0 Location: Riverside, Socal	need a buddy for that. I have a guy and i bet lot of other members out here know guys also. so dont worry

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ArmyAV8R Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 164 Reputation: 0 Location: Colorado Springs	If you keep your state of residence as Virginia you won't have an issue. That way you just keep the car registered in Virginia and it is legal because you are military. That way you will never have to register it in CA and never have to deal with CARB.