In Knoxville, Tennessee, they just lowered the speed limits instead of requiring smog tests. They said slower speeds would make less smog. Problem was, no one slowed down. They can now write bigger speeding tickets.
The Vdub was a ’68, its exempt from smog certification.
Back in the 80’s I had a ’71 Vdub, back then they were still required to be smogged, the basic air cooled design of the engine meant it was almost impossible to pass the test and still run with any effect, so the smog guys would set up the engine to pass the test, do the test, then reset everything back to where the engine would run again. Later bugs, ’75 and on, had smog controls added but it really clogged up the engine compartment, That was a big reason VW decided to pull new bugs from California market by 1980.
Some states have smog tests every year, but here in CA it’s every 2 years. The catch is that they’re way harder to pass in CA than in other states. That’s also why when there are new cars there are 50 state cars (will pass in CA) and 49 state cars (won’t pass in CA).
Not Me over 11 years ago
T.M.I.
Vince M over 11 years ago
Odd – here in Georgia we have to pass a smog test every year. We’re more strict than California?
jmcx4 over 11 years ago
In Knoxville, Tennessee, they just lowered the speed limits instead of requiring smog tests. They said slower speeds would make less smog. Problem was, no one slowed down. They can now write bigger speeding tickets.
klunker rider over 11 years ago
The Vdub was a ’68, its exempt from smog certification.
Back in the 80’s I had a ’71 Vdub, back then they were still required to be smogged, the basic air cooled design of the engine meant it was almost impossible to pass the test and still run with any effect, so the smog guys would set up the engine to pass the test, do the test, then reset everything back to where the engine would run again. Later bugs, ’75 and on, had smog controls added but it really clogged up the engine compartment, That was a big reason VW decided to pull new bugs from California market by 1980.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
Dorothy is straight….but only when it’s a few weeks after the last time Jane fell for her again.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
And I think maybe the new redhead is straight…. or at least she hasn’t punched Ethan’s lights out yet.Hard to say, at this point.
Ulo over 11 years ago
Some states have smog tests every year, but here in CA it’s every 2 years. The catch is that they’re way harder to pass in CA than in other states. That’s also why when there are new cars there are 50 state cars (will pass in CA) and 49 state cars (won’t pass in CA).
Kenneth Buhagiar Premium Member over 11 years ago
More Audrey please!