DMV rant

Avatard · 08-16-2011, 05:18 PM

Took the Silver C3 in for inspection.

Mind you, it's a 1969 L46 350HP 350, with 11 to 1 compression.

Asshole dweeb at the DMV lets my fucking car idle for 5 minutes before testing it. I watched him do it.

Of course, this is a car that will eventually wet its plugs enough to shut off.

It's not a commuter car.

While the DMV computer requires that they hold your motor at 2500 to test it, he did NOT even clear the thing's throat with a rev beforehand, after letting it drown for five fucking minutes.

Shockingly, I failed emissions.

The guy that moves my car to the end then manages to set the brake insufficiently, and my car rolls off the pad, and half out of the building before he gets it under control.

I asked him to try and not wreck my car.

He went asshole on me.

Me and his manager had a talk afterwards.

He was nice, and professional, but overall, it was NOT a positive experience.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

I have a brand new Tach Drive HEI 60Kvolt fucking "arc welder" ignition, Moroso Blue Max Spiral core wires, a set of hotter R45 plugs, and a factory fresh Holley 4165 spread bore Q-jet replacement that says it fucking goddamn passes next time, no matter what the motherfucking assmunch at the DMV does.

Captain Morgan · 08-16-2011, 05:39 PM

It's stupid that older, big engine cars are even required to pass emissions. It's near impossible for them to do so.

shmike · 08-16-2011, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

It's stupid that older, big engine cars are even required to pass emissions. It's near impossible for them to do so.

That's what I was thinking.

No free pass for classics, huh?

Avatard · 08-16-2011, 06:27 PM

Not unless I register it QQ (classic car).

Then I'm limited to 5000 miles, and Sundays.

Homeslice · 08-16-2011, 06:32 PM

Here in CA, anything pre-1976 is exempt from emissions testing.

Oh but wait, we're supposed to be a communist pinko state.

Dave · 08-16-2011, 07:08 PM

Uhh isint that pre catalytic convertor? Wtf are they thinking?

Homeslice · 08-16-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Uhh isint that pre catalytic convertor? Wtf are they thinking?

The limousine-liberal politicians might have been stupid enough to think it would benefit low-income people. In reality, low-income people are buying mid 80's Nissans.

KSGregman · 08-16-2011, 08:31 PM

He can't even pump his own gas in New Jersey....you think they're gonna give him a pass on an emissions test?

Avatard · 08-16-2011, 08:32 PM

Before:

After:

101lifts2 · 08-17-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

Before:

After:

Congrads on the Crager wheel mod.

Your car wets the plugs because it is random misfiring due to a high exhaust valve overlap, not high compression.

08-16-2011, 05:18 PM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	DMV rant Took the Silver C3 in for inspection. Mind you, it's a 1969 L46 350HP 350, with 11 to 1 compression. Asshole dweeb at the DMV lets my fucking car idle for 5 minutes before testing it. I watched him do it. Of course, this is a car that will eventually wet its plugs enough to shut off. It's not a commuter car. While the DMV computer requires that they hold your motor at 2500 to test it, he did NOT even clear the thing's throat with a rev beforehand, after letting it drown for five fucking minutes. Shockingly, I failed emissions. The guy that moves my car to the end then manages to set the brake insufficiently, and my car rolls off the pad, and half out of the building before he gets it under control. I asked him to try and not wreck my car. He went asshole on me. Me and his manager had a talk afterwards. He was nice, and professional, but overall, it was NOT a positive experience. Meanwhile, back at the ranch... I have a brand new Tach Drive HEI 60Kvolt fucking "arc welder" ignition, Moroso Blue Max Spiral core wires, a set of hotter R45 plugs, and a factory fresh Holley 4165 spread bore Q-jet replacement that says it fucking goddamn passes next time, no matter what the motherfucking assmunch at the DMV does. __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 08-16-2011 at 05:22 PM..

08-16-2011, 06:27 PM	#4
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Not unless I register it QQ (classic car). Then I'm limited to 5000 miles, and Sundays. __________________ Insert free thought here.

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	What a difference the right tires make Before: After: __________________ Insert free thought here.

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08-16-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	It's stupid that older, big engine cars are even required to pass emissions. It's near impossible for them to do so.

08-16-2011, 06:32 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Here in CA, anything pre-1976 is exempt from emissions testing. Oh but wait, we're supposed to be a communist pinko state.

08-16-2011, 07:08 PM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Uhh isint that pre catalytic convertor? Wtf are they thinking?

08-16-2011, 08:31 PM	#8
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	He can't even pump his own gas in New Jersey....you think they're gonna give him a pass on an emissions test?