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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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has anyone remove the carbon filter in the airbox and done a smog test? i was wondering if u still pass it. i just removed mine. if u guys had to install it back in before smog where can i order this item and do u know the part number i have the supercharger air box
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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I would think it would still pass.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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i took mine off and the corners are crack. hopefully i can still pass smog then whenever i get back to cali. anyone know the part number just incase i do need it
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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heh you need to get a whole new top of the air filter box cause those are plastic welded in...
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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really screw that then ima super glue the corners and stick it back in when i need smog test ill just keep my old on in my glove box. anyone with positive answer if u can pass smog without this on
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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forget super glue, use a glue gun instead you'll get more positive results with a glue gun
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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hmmm move to PA and dont worry about emission tests haha
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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haha i wishi was thinking of registering my car in nevada at my cousins house but thats alot of work
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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yeah that would be
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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You will likely need that (or some other kind of air filter) to pass smog in Cali.
We have strict emissions here. GL.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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well if i get the trd or k&n will i still need that carbon filter crap
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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If you're that concerned about emissions with removing it then why did you remove it in the first place?
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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^ x2.

plus i thought hawaii didnt have tough emissions?
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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i removed it cause it lets it breath better but for emission purpose im just gonna put it back in then take it out again
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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plus im in hawaii right now not ca but i will be in 1 yr
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then if your really worried about it leave it in.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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i have it still and since i cant buy one without buying a whole new air box im just gonna super glue it or use a glue gun when i get back to cali for smog
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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still wondering if anyone has tried getting a smog with this thing of if they pass or not
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