VRT All The Way
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From: NY
Originally Posted by dubs
I think it's time you guys set up a east coast location... All this good news is killing me here in NY 
I wish they had a NY shop but Performance Motorsporsts is no joke either
both are the first 2 shop allowed to install a JWT kit
But VRT cars are SICK!!!
Originally Posted by AthenG
I wish they had a NY shop but Performance Motorsporsts is no joke either both are the first 2 shop allowed to install a JWT kit But VRT cars are SICK!!!
both are the first 2 shop allowed to install a JWT kit But VRT cars are SICK!!!
The kit runs clean. It is just a function of getting it to meet testing parameters that the State throws in just to make it difficult...like running at certain temps within so many seconds of ignition, etc etc.
In California you do not have to run a smog check for several years on a new car, so not having the CARB cert really only becomes a major issue when, on year five, you come up for renewal subject to inspection. Absent getting a ticket which mandates an inspection, like going 100mph+, or enraging an officer who has the ear to notice you have turbo, you should make it through that initial non inspection period. If you are prepared to take the car back to stock, or to just track it, or sell it, or to take it out of state, or have a mechanic that will run the test and pass you based on true readings that are clean enough to meet all applicable standards and not automatically flunk you on visual inspection, you are potentially fine. If you get a "test only" station request.....you are screwed.
In California you do not have to run a smog check for several years on a new car, so not having the CARB cert really only becomes a major issue when, on year five, you come up for renewal subject to inspection. Absent getting a ticket which mandates an inspection, like going 100mph+, or enraging an officer who has the ear to notice you have turbo, you should make it through that initial non inspection period. If you are prepared to take the car back to stock, or to just track it, or sell it, or to take it out of state, or have a mechanic that will run the test and pass you based on true readings that are clean enough to meet all applicable standards and not automatically flunk you on visual inspection, you are potentially fine. If you get a "test only" station request.....you are screwed.
Yes, I know it runs clean.
However, as you implied, it will automatically fail any smog test which does a visual inspection, or a at a "test only" station. And I am not prepared to remove a turbo system to pass a smog test.
So, I wait for CARB certification before I get a turbo kit.
Dave
However, as you implied, it will automatically fail any smog test which does a visual inspection, or a at a "test only" station. And I am not prepared to remove a turbo system to pass a smog test.
So, I wait for CARB certification before I get a turbo kit.
Dave
Caelric, why not just make sure that your installer or tuner *is* an inspector...
Hmmm... Here in NC we just have emissions testing. Sharif indicated that with cats it should pass just fine. So I don't know that it's an issue here.
Hmmm... Here in NC we just have emissions testing. Sharif indicated that with cats it should pass just fine. So I don't know that it's an issue here.
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From: New York
Originally Posted by AthenG
I wish they had a NY shop but Performance Motorsporsts is no joke either both are the first 2 shop allowed to install a JWT kit But VRT cars are SICK!!!
both are the first 2 shop allowed to install a JWT kit But VRT cars are SICK!!!
Went to a meet there 2 weeks ago... and Vinny and the crew there were all very cool, and knew the **** they're working on. Had a 1hr Q&A and knew more that one day than reading for hours on any forums.
To turbo.. or not to turbo...
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by holyfrickster
Hey guys, i just wanted to drop by and give you some info about VRT, I Have met Mike, and all of the mechanics over at vrt and let me tell you, Nothing but the best work for the g35's. After Meeting them and seeing their work, there is no doubt in my mind that they are the best. They are all perfectionists, and know exactly what they are doing. Just watching their videos, performance of their cars, and what they can achieve should be enough. I would not take my car anywhere else to get forced induction and a built motor done. If have not checked out their website do it now.
VRT
If you have any questions about anything related to forced induction or building of motors, Feel free to email them.
Just wanted to drop by and give my opinion.
VRT
If you have any questions about anything related to forced induction or building of motors, Feel free to email them.
Just wanted to drop by and give my opinion.
M
Originally Posted by audiblemayhem
Scott = cool guy!! keep up the good work.
my shop might be open here in the southeast pretty soon. im sure i will have some questions for ya...
my shop might be open here in the southeast pretty soon. im sure i will have some questions for ya...
