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      08-21-2012, 12:39 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by nobrakese28 View Post
I am sure I am gonna get blasted for this. But CARB is there for a reason, I just got back from Ensenada (where almost no car has a smog device, unless it is new) and the air was terrible, and I am use to LA air (which is pretty bad compared to say Seattle's air).
The problem isn't the tailpipe test, that would most likely pass (i'm sure the UK is as strict as CA, or close) and that is the reason for these types of laws.

The problem is that even if you do pass tailpipe test, you still need to pass visual.

Otherwise I completely agree with you in that these laws are there for a reason and I'm glad they're there. I just wish they would let you do whatever you want (within reason/safety) as long as you don't pollute more than the standards allow for the year of your car.
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