Good morning California

[JK_vantage]

Hi CA folks!

Wondering about the performance mods you have done to your Aston within California's strict regulations.

Ive fitted a Quicksilver SuperSport and will get performance air filters at my next service coming up.

[Jon39]

JK_vantage said:

.... within California's strict regulations.

How strict are they?

Possibly there might a few loopholes, because Mr. Leno has a car powered by a helicopter engine with shaft drive.

[JK_vantage]

Hahaha mr. Leno has lots of stuff but for regular road use aftermarket parts need to comply to c.a.r.p. and Executive Order approval, pass smog and noise tests.

[AstonV]

As long as you pass smog check you are good to go. Every two years on the third third renewal I believe. There are no visual inspections anymore. I've been told the Vantage will pass with secondary cats removed. Was told take the car out on the freeway and run it hard, get it hot, better chance of passing on any car. Quick silver exhaust and different air filters should be fine. You can always reinstall the secondary cats just to be sure, then remove them for the next 2 years.

[JK_vantage]

AstonV said:

As long as you pass smog check you are good to go. Every two years on the third third renewal I believe. There are no visual inspections anymore. I've been told the Vantage will pass with secondary cats removed. Was told take the car out on the freeway and run it hard, get it hot, better chance of passing on any car. Quick silver exhaust and different air filters should be fine. You can always reinstall the secondary cats just to be sure, then remove them for the next 2 years.

Pre 2011 don't have the secondary cats tho right? Im guessing the 200cell ones on offer won't pass.

[AstonV]

JK_vantage said:

Pre 2011 don't have the secondary cats tho right? Im guessing the 200cell ones on offer won't pass.

No idea. If they don't just replace them with the originals to pass smog, then reinstall.